Jenny Bannerman is heading of this weekend on her first International as part of the Scottish Athletics Team travelling to the Lillebaelt Half Marathon in Denmark. Jenny becomes only the second Inverness Harriers woman to have gained full international honours on the road alongside Melissa Whyte. Jenny now joins long-time club pals Rachael Mackenzie and Kirsty Law as a Scotland international.
‘I am just so pleased to get my first international vest,’ she said.
‘I was absolutely delighted because I missed out on the 10K selection for Leeds late last year. To be realistic, I think my racing distance is moving upwards and I think this selection came off the back of the Scottish 10-Miler at the Tom Scott Road Race.’
Jenny had planned to run the Scottish 5K Champs on Friday night but those plans altered after the selection for the International. Jenny will also be well managed as her dad Charlie has been asked to help out with the team duties and will be travelling as part of the squad as well. Good luck and well done Jenny. (and Charlie)