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Club Report – Sunday 23rd September 2018

Firstly, apologies for the late posting. I couldn’t get a full list of half marathon results until today.

I think you all had a quiet week of racing just so you could all turn up for the Half yesterday. And why not! But more of that later.

2 members who shirked the Half were Lee ROTM O’Boyle and Alan Kerr. I suppose they had a good excuse as they both took on the Causeway Coast Marathon on Saturday instead.

Alan finished in 5:21:06. Lee finished in an amazing 2nd place overall in a time of 3:28:14. Some time for a course with over 2,600ft elevation.

Still squeezing in a parkrun were:

Valley parkrun:

Neil Campbell 22:33, Alan Erwin 25:37, John Teer 33:40, Rosalind Stitt 44:03, Patricia Kane 44:03, Katherine McCloskey 57:32

Waterworks parkrun:

Susan Thompson 24:36, Robert Gould 24:36, Ken McAuley 24:37, Jim Hewitt 24:54, Maeve Kennedy 25:36, Stephen Semple 25:37, Danny Donaldson 25:44, Tiffany Donaldson 35:12

And big congratulations to Maeve on completing her 100th parkrun (and for beating Stephen!)

Victoria parkrun:

Ben Davidson 22:38, Joanne Milne 27:42

Queens parkrun:

Jim Guinn 26:55

Antrim parkrun:

Tina Steele 29:13, Freda Stubbs 33:21, Josi McKeating 33:30, Fidelma McCoppin 33:31, Sharon Thompson 34:02

And ADav went to Victoria 19:52

Waterworks junior parkrun:

Leo McAuley 9:45PB, Eloise McAuley 11:56, Olivia McCready 14:38

The weather was kind to us yesterday as over 40 Harriers took on the Belfast Half Marathon, one of the largest club representations on show. Many PBs, plenty of stories and definitely no alcohol contributed to a great day.

Mark Smith 1:17:03, Alan Ladd 1:24:14PB, Joe Mathers 1:25:01PB, Neil Campbell 1:25:05, Martin O’Neill 1:26:47, Danny Donaldson 1:28:44, Alastair “toe model” Houldsworth 1:32:48, Kevin HOTM Donnelly 1:33:24PB, Laura Rose 1:35:07PB, Keith Waring 1:38:21, Karen McKee 1:39:07PB, Ken McAuley 1:38:32PB, Alan Erwin 1:38:46PB, Brendan McGeown 1:41:00PB, Patricia Curistan 1:41:01PB, Damien Cole 1:43:23PB, Sarah Ross 1:43:02, Sharon Dunn 1:45:41PB, Suzanne Brennan 1:45:41PB, Brian McDonald 1:46:16, Stephen Semple 1:46:26, Sarah McCafferty 1:50:21PB, Gabrielle McMillan 1:49:01PB, Pamela McCafferty 1:51:09PB, James Guinn 1:49:59, Lord Ian Brennan 1:53:12PB, Maeve Kennedy 1:55:13, Tony McKeating 1:56:26PB, Tina Steele 1:54:04PB, Deborah Ewing 1:54:05, Joanne Milne 2:00:39, Emily McKeown 2:05:08, Owen Fulton 2:05:11, Leeanne Skillen 2:11:57, David Esler 2:12:13, Lisa Kerr 2:14:51, Neill McGlinchey 2:14:47, Lee-Anne Hutchinson 2:18:30PB, Anita Piatek 2:19:22PB, Tiffany Donaldson 2:24:09, Laura Campbell 2:24:10, Zoe O’Prey 3:18:28PB

To see so many PBs is a tribute to the hard work everyone has been putting in lately. But it’s also due to all the efforts of the coaches for putting on such good sessions and for putting together all the training plans. Take a big purple collective bow.

Also big thanks to those who put up and took down the gazebo and provided the refreshments (and bottle opener) on the day.

I was going to post “Keep on Running” as this week’s song but you probably heard enough of it yesterday. And you deserve better for completing a Half. So sit back, relax and enjoy.

https://youtu.be/AWiBIrPMEWk

Until next week, behave.

CAVILLATOR

Club Report – Sunday 16th September 2018

“The lesson of running is to train well, and then have full faith in your training and show the proof in the race”.

You may think these fine words were spoken by me after my long run this morning (highly unlikely as I was unable to communicate at that point) or more philosophising from Danny, but no.

These are the words of Eliud Kipchoge after breaking the world record by 1 min 18 secs in Berlin this morning. Time of 2:01:39. Average pace about 4:38 per mile. No words.

And let it not go unnoticed that Gladys Cherono won her third Berlin, broke the course record and also PB’d in a time of 2:18:11

On Friday, Micky McAuley continued his quest for promotion within the headers department by taking part in the Salomon Ben Nevis Ultra. Just 52km and 4,000ft of elevation. (No Lee, no). Micky came 146th out of an elite field of almost 300 in a time of 6:18:15. Promotion highly likely Micky.

Yesterday, Mark Smith won yet another podium finish, coming third in the Tafelta 10 mile road race in 58:46.

Same day, Neil McCready and Paul Skillen covered 2 elements of the GOAT Triathlon relay on Saturday in the Glens of Antrim in a time of 1:38:47.

Then this morning, our vest in the west found yet another race to enter in Tyrone, completing the Dungannon Little Running Club 5k in 24:39 (unofficial).

Also today, Neil McCready decided running cross country was too easy (?!) and so competed in the Ulster Cyclo-Cross event in Lurgan. Basically XC on a bike! He completed the 8.4 mile course in 48:20 (unofficial).

The mere mortals amongst us went to the parkruns:
Valley parkrun:
Tom Fleming 20:22, Neil Campbell 20:32, Alan Erwin 22:12PB, Laura Rose 22:24PB (2nd female finisher), Sarah Ross 24:09 (3rd female finisher), Nuala Muldoon 24:20, Lee-Anne Hutchinson 29:57, Janine McNevison 31:00, Marie McFarlane 32:38, John Teer 33:40, Debbie Sterritt 33:55, Freda Stubbs 34:10, Fidelma McCoppin 34:11, Mairead O’Hare 35:53, Sharon Thompson 36:54, Deirdre McCann 40:59, Rosalind Stitt 41:05, Patricia Kane 41:06

Waterworks parkrun:
Stephen Semple 22:44, Suzanne Brennan 22:48 (2nd female finisher), Ken McAuley 23:43, Susan Thompson 23:53, Maeve “ice cream with a flake” Kennedy 24:23PB, Robert Gould 26:48, Jo Smyth 41:11

Falls parkrun:
David Esler 27:59

Queens parkrun:
Elaine Kennedy 29:42, Louise Ladd 29:44

Wallace parkrun:
James Guinn 24:03

Stormont parkrun:
Jennifer McCoppin 32:21

This week’s tourists were Mr and Mrs Donaldson who visited City of Derry parkrun finishing in 18:29PB and 31:12PB respectively with a 2nd place finish for Danny. He had no words of wisdom.And Joanne Milne avoided having to answer for the cake no show by going to Orangefield 26:49PB.

And ADav went to Orangefield 20:10 (and 2nd place)

Waterworks junior parkrun:
Joseph Eager 9:23, Ryan McCready 9:29, Leo McAuley 9:46PB, Eloise McAuley 11:50, Matthew Hawkins 12:29, Olivia McCready 13:50

Victoria junior parkrun:
Aaron Ladd 14:05

Given the amazing performances in Berlin today (and all the long runs being completed at the minute) there’s only one song I can really use this week.

https://youtu.be/lXgkuM2NhYI

Until next week, behave.

CAVILLATOR

Club Report – Sunday 9th September

Apologies for the no show last week. Sometimes real life gets in the way. Many thanks to my totally adequate young apprentice for stepping in at the last minute. Much appreciated.

The week of racing started on Thursday night as two Harriers joined over 750 other runners to take part in the 2nd Citi Inspire 5k. Joe Mathers finished an impressive 6th overall in 18:08PB and Maeve Dunseath finished in 25:35.

Friday night saw the latest Pure Running Half Marathon in Killyleagh:
Elaine NY Kennedy 2:08:34

On Saturday, Mark Smith continued his quest to run in every race in the world ever when he took on the Larne 10k held by East Coast AC:
Mark Smith 35:35 (5th overall and another age category win)

Not to be outdone, Lee O’Boyle found a race Mark hadn’t noticed as he produced yet another PB finishing the Ratoath Half Marathon at Fairyhouse Racecourse in Co Meath in 1:22:25PB
Rumours that Lee complained about the lack of big hills are yet to be confirmed.

The mere mortals amongst us went to the parkruns:
Valley parkrun:
Tom Fleming 19:57, Neil Campbell 20:44, Alan Erwin 22:19PB, Joe “not really bothered after Thursday” Mathers 23:55, Adrian Hughes 24:43PB, Ben “beat the da” Davidson 24:44, Philip Fleck 27:19, Joanne Milne 28:05, Sharon Dunn 28:55, Frances Kane 31:20, John Teer 33:05, Sophie “I can beat him too” Davidson 34:06, Lee-Anne Hutchinson 34:18, Mairead O’Hare 35:07, Patricia Kane 37:28
Well done Joanne on completing your 50th parkrun. My cake must still be in the post?

Waterworks parkrun:
Danny Donaldson 18:35 (and 1st place), Rab Gould 22:56, Susan Thompson 24:48, Eamonn Donaghy 27:47, David Esler 27:57, Tiffany Donaldson 29:49
And well done to Danny for being the first runner home at only his 567th attempt. Danny once told me “A river cuts through rock, not because of its power, but because of its persistence”. Boke.

Antrim parkrun:
Sarah Knowles 26:52, Yasmin Lynn 28:21, Terry McIvor 28:22, Jo Smyth 39:31, Elaine Kennedy 39:31

Victoria parkrun:
Louise Ladd 30:01, Marie McFarlane 30:22PB, Jennifer McCoppin 30:36, Debbie Sterritt 32:44, Freda Stubbs 32:57PB, Fidelma McCoppin 32:58, Aaron Ladd 43:47, Alan Ladd 43:49, Rosalind Stitt 48:58

Queens parkrun:
Stephen Semple 22:00PB, Maeve Kennedy 24:42PB, Jim Guinn 28:35

No parkrun tourists this week. Must all still be exhausted after last week’s travels.

And ADav went to the Valley 34:10

Waterworks junior parkrun:
Ryan McCready 9:13PB, Joseph Eager 9:24, Leo McAuley 10:01, Eloise McAuley 11:28, Matthew Hawkins 11:41

Bangor junior parkrun:
Aaron Ladd 15:20PB

Keeping up the proud Harrier tradition of mixing drink and running, our own Ian Simpson, held on to his pint of stout to complete the Great North Run in 2:55:54. Well done sir.

And over at the headers corner, Paul Skillen took on the Dublin Triathlon finishing in 1:39:52.

My last tune seemed to go down well with many. It really is good to see so many people of a certain age still out running!
However, this week’s song has to be for young Mister Donaldson. He does talk rubbish sometimes but he’s still a winner and I know he loves his AOR.

https://youtu.be/1k8craCGpgs

Until next week, behave.

CAVILLATOR

Club Report – Sunday 2nd September 2018

On Tuesday evening, we were well represented in both the women’s and men’s team events at the annual East Antrim inter club race hosted by Larne AC. Overall, the men were 6th and the women were 9th.

The individual results:
Women 4 Miles: Laura Rose 28:55PB, Sarah McCafferty 32:56, Leeanne Skillen 35:45, Tiffany Donaldson 36:45, Anita Piatek 37:23, Laura Campbell 38:55, Hannah Hope 39:49
Men 5 Miles: Lee O’Boyle 30:32, Danny Donaldson 30:39, Joe Mathers 30:43, Kevin Donnelly 35:37, Owen Fulton 38:26, Ian Brennan 40:38, Neill McGlinchey 45:54, David Esler 46:12

It was the final event in the Firmus track series on Thursday at the Mary Peters Track. In the Under 13s 100m, Adam McCann ran 15.07 for third place claiming another podium, while in the U13s 1500m, Tom Fleming also took the podium, with 5:06.37 for second place, with Adam McCann 5:39.26

On Friday, a number of Harriers headed to Magheralin for the 5k race, although Paul Skillen forgot to set his alarm clock. Brian McDonald 23:58, Gabrielle McMillan 24:59, Andrew Kerr 26:50, David McMillan 27:36, Lisa Kerr 28:26PB, Scott Skelton.

On Saturday, our ‘Vest in the West’ Aidy Hughes took part in the Great Torrent Run nailing 20:00 exactly for the 5k race.

Our furthest traveller this week was Nuala Muldoon, who added the Dingle marathon to her long collection of marathon races, finishing in 4:20:53.

And so to Saturday’s parkruns:

Newcastle – Stephen Weir 34:40

Waterworks – Patrick McGuckin 20:26, Stephen Semple 23:34, Maeve Kennedy 25:19, Maureen Ward 35:04, Rosalind Stitt 35:08, Miriam Clarke 37:52, Jennifer McCoppin 37:53, Jo Smyth 41:54, Deirdre McCann 44:46

Victoria – Ken McAuley 22:06, Robert Gould 23:07, Susan Thompson 23:44

Queen’s – Elaine Kennedy 26:46

Bangor – Danny Donaldson 27:16, Tiffany Donaldson 37:58

Valley – Neil Campbell 20:19, Tom Fleming 23:01, Suzanne Brennan 23:42, Owen Fulton 25:25, Brendan McGeown 25:51, Philip Fleck 27:14, Lee-Anne Hutchinson 31:00, Janine McNevison 31:47, Louise Ladd 32:39, Debbie Sterritt 33:48, Brenna McGeown 34:38, Mairead O’Hare 34:56, Niamh McGeown 38:12, Roseann McGeown 38:13, Ian Brennan 41:55,  Maeve McGinley 46:23

Orangefield – Alex Davidson 20:27, Joanne Milne 28:06

Bangor junior parkrun – Aaron Ladd 15:23PB

Waterworks junior parkrun – Joseph Eager 9:17, Leo McAuley 10:00, Eloise McAuley 11:19,

There were several contenders for highlight of the week, not least Team McGeown’s success at last night’s fundraising quiz, or Danny’s almost wardrobe malfunction with a last minute dash to Sports Direct sparing a few blushes just in time, but it was meeting running legend Paula Radcliffe at the Laganside 10k that takes top billing. Another great day for the club with some wonderful performances on what was a hot day. Special mention to all the juniors who took part and did amazing today in the 1 mile run:

Adam McCann 05:04, Ryan McCready 05:48, Oran McKee 06:19, Jasper Brooks 06:20, Peter McCann 06:27, Owen Millar 06:51, Olivia Millar 08:52, Rory Brooks 09:12, Will O’Hare 09:12, Hollie Brennan 09:28, Sinead O’Hare 09:33 (Any omissions, let me know as there were quite a few late entries not detailed in the official results).

The seniors did pretty amazing too: Mark Smith 36:26, Lee O’Boyle 37:29PB, Danny Donaldson 37:57, Joe Mathers 38:21, Martin O’Neill 40:02PB, Alastair Houldsworth 42:40, Kevin Donnelly 44:06, Brendan McGeown 45:04, Stephen Semple 47:31, Brian McDonald 49:08, Ian Brennan 49:10, Maeve Kennedy 52:31, Jim Grew 53:26, Nikki Fleck 56:29, Tiffany Donaldson 57:29PB, Roseann McGeown 1:05:34, David Esler 1:05:13, Mairead O’Hare 1:12:25PB, Debbie Morrow 1:15:48, Patricia Kane 1:22:17,