London Mini Marathon

London Mini Marathon - London 26/4/09
Joanna Muir (Stewartry AC) produced the best performance out of the three D&G athletics competing for Scotland in this event. The Scottish Under 15 XC Champion finished 5th in the Girls Age 13-14 age group and was 29th female overall. She was also the 2nd female Scot to finish behind Hollie Young, which bodes well for next year when she moves up the Under 17 age group. She took a notable scalp in the shape of Emily Dudgeon, who received the same time of 17:40 as Joanna for the 3 mile course but was just edged out of position.

Kyle McLellan (Nithsdale AC) and David Vernon (Nithsdale AC) were competing in the Boys 15-17 age group. Kyle bet David for only the 2nd time, finishing 24th in the age group and 25th overall. David was six seconds behind in 29th place and 32nd overall. Their times of 15:14 and 15:20 respectively put them as 2nd and 3rd Scots overall behind Andrew Butchart. They also bet Scottish Schools Group B XC Champion and Under 17 XC Silver Medallist, Ross Matheson.