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Club Report – Sunday 24th June 2018

Obviously, the big news of the Harrier week is that the McCaffertys missed a 10@10. The appropriate authorities have been informed. But, as we await news of their fate, onto the running….

Midweek racing this week focused on Lisburn as many Harriers took on either the 10k or Half Marathon distance:
10k:
Martin O’Neill 42:41, Patricia Curistan 46:56, Orin Calder 49:16, Suzanne Brennan 49:48, Tony McKeating 50:37PB, Pamela McCafferty 50:50PB, Gabrielle McMillan 50:53, Sarah McCafferty 50:58, Angela Stevens 54:48, Hannah Hope 55:43PB, Roseann McGeown 1:04:58, Dermot Boyd 1:04:58
Half Marathon:
Mark ROTM Smith 1:16:28 (and 6th overall), Lee O’Boyle 1:28:04PB, Joe Mathers 1:31:26PB, Danny Donaldson 1:33:06, Karen McKee 1:43:27PB, Sharon Dunn 1:52:43, Brian McDonald 1:53:19, Joanne Milne 1:58:11, Elaine Kennedy 2:08:39, Emily McKeown 2:09:03, Tiffany Donaldson 2:16:40

On the same evening, our vest in the west, Aidy Hughes, took on the An Creagan 5k Trail Run in 23:50.
The vest was donned a second time this week as Aidy also completed the St Mary’s Carland 5k today in 23:58.

Then on Thursday evening Matt Allen took part in the Grant Thornton Airport 5k, finishing in 21:17 and Joe Mathers took 5th place in the St Benedict’s College 5k in Randalstown in 20:14.

Not finding the Valley hill enough of a challenge, our female header-in-chief, Nuala “thought I’d only entered the half” Muldoon took on the South Armagh Twin Peaks marathon. As the name may subtly suggest, it is not flat. Nuala completed it in 5:26:03.

Valley parkrun:
Big 100 for Paul Skillen this week at the Valley. Also 150 for Frances Kane. Well done to both.
Damien Cole 21:17PB, Laura Rose 22:31PB, Sarah Ross 22:58PB, Danny Donaldson 24:18, Neil Campbell 24:18, Paul Skillen 24:19, Noel Bloomfield 24:20, Jasper Brooks 27:49PB, Owen Fulton 28:08, Oran McKee 28:46, Emily McKeown 28:54, Roisin Brooks 29:00PB, Lisa Kerr 31:33, Jennifer Maguire 32:51, Frances Kane 33:12, Lorna Esler 34:12, David Esler 34:13, Joanne Milne 35:30, Tiffany Donaldson 37:33, Patricia Kane 37:36, Rosalind Stitt 37:36, Rory Brooks 38:21, Lorraine-Ann Forsythe 49:12
A mention is also due to Lorna Esler above who completed her first ever parkrun after being part of our recent Couch to 5k course. An inspiration to everyone else for July 7th.

Waterworks parkrun (their 400th)
Patrick McGuckin 20:25, Robert Gould 23:40, Tony McKeating 24:32, Maeve Kennedy 26:03, Nikki Fleck 26:47, Roseann McGeown 29:35PB, Brendan McGeown 29:36, Janet Grew 31:00, Debbie Sterritt 31:11PB, Freda Stubbs 33:01, Sharon Thompson 34:40PB, Josi McKeating 35:23, Mairead O’Hare 35:36, Deirdre McCann 40:43

Victoria parkrun:
Stephen Weir 31:25

Queen’s parkrun:
Elaine NY Kennedy 1:00:28

Falls parkrun:
Ken McAuley 22:45, Susan Thompson 24:12

Stormont parkrun:
Heather Barker 31:38

MUSA Cookstown parkrun:
Aidy Hughes 23:16

And ADav went to the valley 20:00

Waterworks junior parkrun:
Joseph Eager 9:49

Jordanstown junior parkrun:
Riley Kerr 11:18PB

Our triathlon brethren were also out in the sun today, with Paul “the ton up” Skillen completing the Carrick Castle Sprint Triathlon in 1:30:47, Damien Cole in 1:31:08 and Frances Kane 1:43:14.

So last week it was Father’s Day but this week has been about brothers. Whether its Brooks, Skillen or Chemical. This one’s for you all.

https://youtu.be/5_Pq_lIkxRw

Until next week, behave.

CAVILLATOR

Club Report – Sunday 17th June 2018

A strange week for your favourite results report as Mark Smith did not have any podium finishes.
One podium finish that did happen though was Club Captain Suzanne Brennan achieving second place in the Newforge 10k on Wednesday night in 51:50.
Rumours that Suzanne is attempting to legally change her name to Lady Mark Brennan are still being investigated.

The club undertook its first parkrun tourism of the year as many Harriers headed for Stormont (9 of them for the first time). Some headed there last week too but let’s move on!
Danny “the redhead” Donaldson 19:14PB, Neil “I thought his head was a stop light” Campbell 19:18, Laura Rose 22:14, Ken McAuley 22:45PB, Susan Thompson 23:38, Gabrielle McMillan 23:39, Sharon Dunn 23:58, Tony McKeating 24:32, Wes Barker 25:49, Owen Fulton 26:12, Nikki Fleck 26:39, Fidelma McCoppin 30:38PB, Joanne Milne 30:48, Tiffany Donaldson 32:30PB, Patricia Kane 36:22, Rosalind Stitt 36:22

Valley parkrun:
Tom Fleming 23:07, Ethan Hutchinson 27:03, Yasmin Lynn 28:43, Terry McIvor 28:44, Jasper Brooks 32:17PB, Mairead O’Hare 36:50

Waterworks parkrun
Patrick McGuckin 20:41

Antrim parkrun:
Deborah Ewing 27:20, Elaine NY Kennedy 27:21, Tina Steele 31:04

This week’s multiple tourists were Alan Kerr at Carrickfergus 23:22, Jo HOTM Smyth at Comber 43:33, Stephen Semple and Maeve Kennedy who completed Portrush in 24:44 and 30:10 respectively, Neil and Ryan McCready who ran Castlewellan in 20:49 and 27:23, both PBs.

And ADav went to Antrim 20:31.

Waterworks junior parkrun:
Joseph Eager 9:25, Leo McAuley 13:03, Eloise McAuley 17:03

I’m off to watch more football but will leave you with a really bad song from the 1974 World Cup.
Because you’re worth it.

https://youtu.be/VQ8Q3fNKiaA

Until next week, behave.

CAVILLATOR

Club Report – Sunday 10th June 2018

I need to start this week by catching up with a few results that came in too late for last Sunday’s report.

Let’s not forget that one of our juniors was at the latest Lagan Valley Firmus Fab 5 meeting back on May 31st:
U13 Boys 75m
Adam McCann 16:19 (winner) McCann the man!

U13 Boys Mile
Adam McCann 6:06

U13 Boys Shot Putt
Adam McCann 4.40m

Last Sunday saw some Harriers head upwards for even more sun as they tackled several Divis Mountain distances in the NBH Run DMC Trail Races:

9 mile “Senior Header” race:
Emily McKeown 1:41:52

7.5 mile “Junior Header” race:
Karen McKee 1:05:40 and 3rdlady home – well done Karen!

5 mile “fun run”:
Neil McCready 38:31 and 7th overall.

Back to this week and Wed night was the Fairhill 5 Mile Race:
Mark Smith 27:58PB (and 5th place overall), Lee O’Boyle 31:41PB, Angela Stevens 45:43, Dermot Boyd 54:51

On the same night, the club was ably represented at the Craigavon Lakes 10k by Nuala Muldoon 52:34

Then on Saturday, our next able representative was Angela Stevens who completed the Stunnerz n Runnerz 5 mile race in Magherafelt in 48:39.

Valley parkrun:
Neil Campbell 20:47, Laura Rose 22:35PB(and first lady home), Joe Mathers 28:20, Yasmin Lynn 28:33, Lee-Anne Hutchinson 29:14PB, Neill “Why are we still running away from the pitches?” McGlinchey 29:14, Lisa Kerr 29:33PB, Ciaran Skillen 29:47, Joanne Milne 31:31, Susan Thompson 31:41, Ken McAuley 31:43, Yvonne Thompson 32:18, Maeve McGinley 32:31, Roseann McGeown 33:51, Roisin Brooks 36:07, Mairead O’Hare 36:53, Sharon Dunn 38:15, Lorraine Forsythe 50:08, Patricia Kane 58:45

Let’s just put a hold on the parkrun results for a moment.
Let me take you back to the colder days of Nov 12th 2017.
I quote from the wonderful report of that week:

Fairview parkrun:
The Brennans headed to Dublin for what seems to be a lot of drinking in green sports tops. Rugby may have been involved but this is yet to be proven.
Suzanne Brennan 24:49, Ian Brennan 24:56
Ian, your day will come. And when it does, men all across the club will sing your name.

Okay, let me bring you back to the present day:

Waterworks parkrun
Patrick McGuckin 21:40, Lord Ian Brennan 23:26PB, Stephen Semple 23:37, Jim Hewitt 26:18, Maeve Kennedy 28:21, Jo HOTM Smyth 46:14
Yes, write down the date to tell your children. This week Lord Ian beat his wife’s 5k PB. He is obviously in a LOT of trouble but let’s just enjoy it for now. From a safe distance. If I stop typing for a few seconds I can definitely hear male voices echoing over the hills of Mallusk. Lord Ian, we salute you.
Antrim parkrun:
Wes Barker 21:02PB, Nikki Fleck 26:52, Elaine NY Kennedy 29:34, Jennifer McCoppin 31:38, Debbie Sterritt 32:58, Janet Grew 33:15, Fidelma McCoppin 33:52, Marie McFarlane 33:56

Stormont parkrun:
Alastair CHO Houldsworth 20:47 (welcome back Sir!), Katherine Todd 51:05

This week’s tourists were Adrian Hughes who completed the MUSA Cookstown parkrun in 23:37 and Dawn DuBois who completed the Ecos parkrun on 37:13PB.

And ADav was at the Valley 22:36. And well done on your 4th round knockout young man!

Waterworks junior parkrun:
Ryan McCready 9:35, Joseph Eager 10:02, Matthew Hawkins 11:28, Leo McAuley 13:31, Eloise McAuley 13:51

Jordanstown junior parkrun:
Riley Kerr 11:29PB

Also on Saturday, the growing triathlon branch of the club were in action with Damien Cole who took part in the Crooked Lake triathlon in Camlough.

So, this week’s aptly named tune is in honour of Lord Ian’s achievement.
Take it away lads.

https://youtu.be/jdSrl1lNTC0

Until next week, behave.

CAVILLATOR

Club Report – Sunday 3rd June 2018

A quieter mid-week this week but still plenty of running in the sun over the weekend:

However, firstly just to mention Nuala Muldoon, 39:19 and Mairead O’Hare, 59:19 who both represented the club at at last week’s Marconi Run in Ballycastle.

Friday evening started as Mark Smith continued his successful season with yet another podium finish. This one was third place at the 2nd Lough Neagh Rescue event at Antrim in a time of 28:26.
The battle of the Marks continues!

Valley parkrun:
Neil Campbell 20:15, Sharon Dunn 24:47PB(and first lady home), Ben Davidson 24:55, Brendan McGeown 25:07, Sarah Ross 26:08, Emily McKeown 28:43, Frances Kane 29:19, Yasmin Lynn 29:40, Terry McIvor 29:41, Lee-Anne Hutchinson 30:18, Neill McGlinchey 30:38, Yvonne Thompson 31:48, Joanne Milne 32:01, Debbie Sterritt 34:13, Patricia Kane 36:50, Rosalind Stitt 36:50, Roisin Brooks 37:14, Mairead O’Hare 37:30

Waterworks parkrun
Neil McCready 21:15PB, Eamonn Donaghy 21:17PB, Patrick McGuckian 21:47, Stephen Semple 22:58, Ken McAuley 23:26, Susan Thompson 23:35, Maeve Kennedy 27:22, Duncan Baxter 33:21, Kelly Carlisle 49:54, Jo HOTM Smyth 49:55

Antrim parkrun:
Alan Kerr 23:01, Deborah Ewing 25:35, Nikki Fleck 26:46, Elaine Kennedy 26:58, Danny Donaldson 27:10, Heather Barker 31:09PB, Wes Barker 31:10PB, Tina Steele 33:02, Tiffany Donaldson 35:56

Stormont parkrun:
Jennifer McCoppin 30:40PB, Freda Stubbs 32:18PB, Sharon Thompson 34:29

This week’s tourist was Adrian Hughes who completed the MUSA Cookstown parkrun in 23:18PB.

And ADav was at the Valley 22:19

Waterworks junior parkrun:
Joseph Eager 10:06, Eloise McAuley 13:02, Leo McAuley 13:42

Jordanstown junior parkrun:
Riley Kerr 12:17

Sunday saw the 6th running of the Walled City Marathon.
Representing the club in very tough hot conditions were:
Danny Donaldson 3:28:01, Catherine McMullan 4:47:59, Tiffany Donaldson 5:16:47

Currently, the results for Thursday’s junior Firmus meeting and today’s Run DMC hill race are not available. I’ll catch these up next week.
Please don’t forget to help by adding your non-parkrun results to Team App especially in races where the club name is not noted. Plus let us know if you managed a PB!

So, this week’s tune is for Mark Smith who has earned 3 third place podium finishes in the last ten days.

https://youtu.be/dLBx3g8cowY

Until next week, behave.

CAVILLATOR