New book celebrates the centenary of Irvine Running Club

The book reveals the 100-year history of Irvine Running Club <i>(Image: Irvine Running Club)</i>
The book reveals the 100-year history of Irvine Running Club (Image: Irvine Running Club)
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A NEW book celebrating the centenary of Irvine Running Club has been released.

Author Andy Rennie first competed for the club in 1961 and the book has been professionally produced by long-term club member Brian Craig.

The club was founded in 1924 as Irvine YMCA Harriers, changed its name to Irvine Athletic Club in 1972, and then became Irvine Running Club in 2013.

The book charts the history of the club from its founding to the present day and includes more than 250 photos to highlight the club’s many achievements.

It shows how the club adapted to meet a huge period of social change and also contains a section with personal testimonials from current and past members.

The book is available to purchase at a cost of £12 - anyone interested in buying a copy is asked to email members@irvinerunningclub.co.uk.

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