Race directory

There’s an event for everyone, go to events.scottishathletics.org.uk for full details.

Why not try parkrun? Free, weekly timed runs at 78 locations around Scotland, 5K events at 9.30am every Saturday and 2K junior events 9.30am every Sunday. See www.parkrun.org.uk for locations. 25

Sat 14 March Benbecula 10K D33 Ultra Marathon King’s Buildings 5 Mile Road Race Newburgh Dunes RC - Beach Bash 10K Sun 15 March Balloch to Clydebank Half Marathon Sat 21 March Craig Dunain Hill Race, Queen’s Park Sun 22 March Crinan Puffer Sat 28 March Strathaven Striders Marathon Sun 29 March Alloa Half Marathon Moray Road Runners 10K, Miltonduff Sun 19 Apr Round The Houses 10K (East District 10K Championship) Grangemouth Stadium Run Balmoral Trail Races Sat 25 Apr Highland Fling Race & National Ultra Trail Championship Sun 26 Apr Bluebell Trail Runs, Dalkeith Isle of Arran Ormidale 10K

Sun 3 May Mulberry Bush Montessori Balfron 10K Wed 6 May Troon Tortoises 10K Thu 7 May Babcock Helensburgh 10K Sat 9 May Kintyre Way Ultra Loch Leven Half Marathon Penicuik 10K Road Race Bog Road The Brew Toon Longside Loop Mon 11 May Loch Eribol Half Marathon Tue 12 May Two Lochs Run Thu 14 May Babcock 10K Road Race Dumbarton Sun 17 May clubsportnl (Monklands) Half Marathon & 5K plus kids’ fun runs

Sat 23 May Stornoway Half Marathon and 10K Sun 24 May Mull of Kintyre Half Marathon and 10K Sat 30 May Kayleigh’s Wee Stars Barra 10K Sun 31 May Babcock Shettleston 10K Mabie 10K, Dumfries Fri 5 Jun Metro Aberdeen Beach 10K The Black Rock ‘5’ Sat 6 Jun Mull of Galloway Trail Marathon and 10-miler Sun 7 Jun Portobello Beach Race, Edinburgh Rattray Blair Half Marathon Roon the Toon 10K Road Race and Wheelchair Race, Ayrshire Strathearn Marathon

When it comes to weightlifting, most gym-users tend to fall into one of two camps: either they love it or they hate it. Whether it’s down to a lack of knowledge or a bit of ‘gymtimidation’, a lot of people stick to cardio and bodyweight exercises, thinking the weights area is exclusively for bulking up.

Don’t let this stigma fool you into thinking that weightlifting isn’t for you. There are a number of amazing health benefits that come with choosing dumbbells over the treadmill -- and some of them may surprise you - for a bit of inspiration, why don’t you try the new High 5 Challenge https://www.dwfitnessfirst.com/ challenges/high-5/ at one of the DW Fitness First gyms using a free 3-day pass – visit https://www.dwfitnessfirst.com/guest-pass-pages/scottish-athletics/ to get yours.

To help show you the value of weightlifting, DW Fitness First have also debunked the myths and created a list of what you could gain by adding weights to your workout. www.dwfitnessfirst.com/inside-track/fitness/why-everyone-should-lift-weights/

Get fit and have fun with our sociable, supportive jogging groups for all levels – beginners welcome! Affordable, friendly sessions with trained Jog Leaders.