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Running In The West Of Scotland

When you are talking about running in the West Of Scotland, the obvious place to start is Glasgow with its long history of producing top class running clubs such as Maryhill Harriers, Springburn Harriers, and Shettleston Harriers. Beyond the city boundaries there is an abundance of trail routes and a burgeoning running scene where clubs such as Kirkintilloch Olympians and Campbeltown Running Club are important parts of their local communities. 

Further afield, the general area has long been a hotbed of running talent, with well-established clubs such as Kilbarchan AAC, Ronhill Cambuslang Harriers and Ayr Seaforth producing a string of stars over the years. But far from being the exclusive domain of elite runners, the area is home to an inclusive running scene with the likes of Troon Tortoises and Strathaven Striders providing a welcoming environment for runners of all abilities.

As the 'Dear Green Place' Glasgow has more public parks than any other city in Europe and is therefore an ideal place to go running. But besides these many green spaces, the area surrounding Scotland's largest city is one of varying vistas - from rolling hills to lochside views to stunning coastal routes, this area has the lot covered!

Whether you're an aspiring star of the track and field or simply enjoy going for a jog, there's something for everyone in the running empire that is the west of Scotland! Read on to find out why when it comes to running, west is best!

Argyll & Bute

• Campbeltown Running Club
• Helensburgh AAC

East Dunbartonshire

• Kirkintilloch Olympians
• Springburn Harriers

West Dunbartonshire

• Clydesdale Harriers
• Dumbarton AAC
• Milburn Harriers
• West Dunbartonshire AC

Glasgow

• Achilles Heel Run Club
• Bellahouston Harriers
• Bellahouston Road Runners
• Garscube Harriers
• Glasgow Caledonian University AC
• Glasgow FrontRunners
• Glasgow University Hares & Hounds
• Maryhill Harriers
• Red Star AC
• Ronhill Cambuslang Harriers
• Shettleston Harriers
• Strathclyde University Harriers
• Victoria Park City of Glasgow AC
• Westerlands Cross Country Club

Inverclyde

• Greenock Glenpark Harriers
• Inverclyde AC

Renfrewshire

• Kilbarchan Amateur AC

East Renfrewshire

• Giffnock North AAC

East Ayrshire

• Kilmarnock H & AC

North Ayrshire

• Arran Runners
• Beith Harriers
• Irvine Running Club
• North Ayrshire AC

South Ayrshire

• Ayr Seaforth AAC
• Ayrodynamic Triathlon Club
• Girvan AAC
• Troon Tortoises AC

South Lanarkshire

• Calderglen Harriers
• clyderunners
• East Kilbride AC
• Hamilton Harriers
• Larkhall YMCA Harriers
• Law & District AAC
• Ronhill Cambuslang Harriers
• Strathaven Striders
• Whitemoss AAC

North Lanarkshire

• Airdrie Harriers
• Cumbernauld AAC
• Motherwell AC

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Running groups in the West Of Scotland

Independent Running Groups 

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Remedial Services in the West of Scotland

The West Of Scotland is very well served by a strong network of professionals catering for runners who are suffering from injury, have biomechanical problems or simply want to maintain maximum fitness. Services can include physiotherapy, sports massage, podiatry, nutrition and personal training. Greaves Polyclinic in Gordon Street and Achilles Heel Injury Clinic on Great Western Road are two excellent facilities that provide a range of rehabilitation services.

Sports Massage

• Frank Seegar Massage
• Buchanan Clinic

Physiotherapy