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Club Race Report – 26th June 2022

Going by last week’s prediction that the weather was on the turn for the better was a step too far Cavilator, as many will have seen who did their long run today. Summer is well and truly over so we hope you enjoyed those 3 days of sunshine, Cavilator is having a break this week so unfortunately you are stuck with me. Tuesday night training, C25K, mid-week races and Aidy heading to Tyrone again all feature this week.
Taking to the streets of Lisburn for the annual Half & 10K on Wednesday evening where:
Andrew McNevison – Half 1:30.08
Sean Doherty – Half 1:40.12 PB
Alan Erwin – Half 1:31.13
David Graham – Half 1:28.03 PB
Steven Armour – 10k 43.01
Kevin Donnelly – 10k 38.17
Dermot Boyd – 10k 1:03.30
Patricia Curistan – 10k 45.18
All results are taken from Teamapp so apologies if you’ve been missed but it really helps to stick your times in the results section.
Aidy Hughes took his weekly drive to Tyrone to take on the Newells 5k in a time of 24.40.
At the same time slightly closer to home 3 Harries took to the roads of Ards in the half marathon and great times followed: Anton Piatek – 1:43.23, Bernard McKeavney – 2:01.31, Clare Teer – 2:10.12, A very well done you 3.
Young Tom Fleming headed off to the north coast for the Bob & Berts 5k on Friday evening and what a night he came away with a time of 18.11 and 1st place, a very well done Tom.
Valley Parkrun:
Tom Fleming – 17.10 1st Finisher
Robbie (Ronnie) Gould – 20.49 2nd Finisher
Elijah Cushley – 21.33 3rd Finisher
Robert Gould – 22.39
Ramunas Stanevicius – 24.08
Stephen Murphy – 24.15
Nuala Muldoon – 25.01
Sophie Magee – 25.59
Sinead O’Hare – 27.04
Paul Skillen – 27.05
Karen McKee – 30.47
Marie McBrien – 31.08
Joanne Milne – 32.39
Galina Stanevicius – 33.19
Martin McCready – 34.23
John Teer – 38.28
Ian Simpson – 38.29
Waterworks:
Maeve Kennedy – 24.34
Antrim:
David Graham – 18.49
Steven Armour – 20.42
Sharon Dunn – 26.24
Castlewellan:
Joe Mathers – 24.59
Cairns Parkrun:
Sarah Ross – 29.18
Derrynoid:
Elaine Kennedy – 28.08
Jordanstown Junior Parkrun:
Joseph Eager – 8.50 – 2nd Finsher
Sinead O’Hare – 9.05 – 3rd Finisher
Matthew Hawkins – 10.32
Andrea Bradley – 15.29
David Esler once again took on another triathlon this weekend this time the Sheephaven in Donegal over the 70.3 distance in a total time of 5 Hours 27 minutes & 43 seconds.
Maeve Mullan also took on a triathlon today at Browns Bay over the sprint distance in a time of 1 hour 18 minutes & 58 seconds.
Angela Stephens took on the Waterford Marathon today in a time of 4:53.37 not only did she have a fall mid race get back up with a sprained wrist to finish she still had a massive smile on her face so we salute you Angela.
A very well done to you all, C25K is still going for the next few weeks so if you can spare an extra hour after training to encourage the runners its very much appreciated, You will also have seen from Mr Chairman that our club race is on the 5th August so i’m sure you will hear more in time about what help he needs so keep an eye out. Thats it from me hopefully The Cavillator will be back next week.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfq1dJc5kbk
Work Experience Boy.

Club Race Report – 19th June 2022

The sun sort of came out this week. We sort of almost had a sort of Summer. But the nights will be on the turn soon folks. Anyhow, the glimpse of sun brought the Harriers out in numbers for Tuesday training, C25k, hill reps, parkruns, 10ks, hilly long runs, ultras and everything in between. Loverly.
Taking on the parkruns this week were:
Valley parkrun:
David Graham 19:06 and 2nd finisher (same time and same placing as last week!), Stevo Armour 21:07, Elijah Cushley 21:29, Eloise McAuley 23:59 (and first female finisher), David Esler 24:09PB, Neil McCready 24:39, Paul Skillen 26:31, Brendan McGeown 28:38, Clare Teer 28:51, Sharon Dunn 28:59, Leo McAuley 29:41, Joanne Milne 30:30, Cathy Ryan 31:03, Roseann McGeown 34:03, Martin McCready 35:03, John Teer 38:59
And congrats to Mr Esler on completing his 100th parkrun, with a wee PB in the process.
Waterworks parkrun:
Maeve Kennedy 24:28, Kevin Donnelly 25:54, Rory Brooks 29:15, Jasper Brooks 29:41, Roisin Brooks 31:28
Falls parkrun:
Anton Piatek 25:04
Sixmilewater parkrun:
Tom Fleming 16:36PB and first finisher, Prof Alan Ladd 18:43 and third finisher, Robbie Gould 19:23PB, Robert Gould 21:11PB
Knockbracken Reservoir parkrun:
Stephen Murphy 23:00, Sinead O’Hare 24:13, Mairead O’Hare 37:11
Garvagh Forest parkrun:
Elaine Kennedy 29:41
Jordanstown junior parkrun:
Emily Murphy 8:13 and third finisher, Sinead O’Hare 8:53, Joseph Eager 10:00, Matthew Hawkins 10:06, Andrea Bradley 13:31PB, Riley Kerr 13:35, Rhys Kerr 13:37
On Thursday night we had our A team in action as Alan Ladd and Aidy Hughes took on the Lismore 5k in Craigavon. And, yes, Aidy had to get special permission to travel cross border from Tyrone to Armagh for the event. Alan finished 7th in 18:02 and Aidy finished in 25:25.
Friday night saw the latest event that counts towards our Club Championship (kerching again).
Comber was the venue; 10k the distance:
Ciaran Wright 44:28, Craig Goodall 46:35, Dermot Boyd 59:44PB, Janet Grew 1:00:08
Then on Saturday, Bernard McKeaveney decided that it was time that he became a header too. Bernard completed the 50k event within the Atlas Safety Solutions 24 hour event at Victoria Park in a time of 6:00:52. I note in the results he finished one place behind Liam Gallagher. Between him and Nish Kumar, Bernard did some amount of celeb spotting at this one. Well done Sir.
So this week’s tune is for David Esler and everyone else who ran up the hill twice at the Valley parkrun. And for those who survived Karen’s Sunday morning route. And for Stranger Things fans. And for Kate Bush fans. So that’s basically everyone in the world covered somehow.
https://youtu.be/wp43OdtAAkM
Until next week, behave.
CAVILLATOR

Club Race Report – 12th June 2022

Well, I hope you’ve all checked your placing after the first month of the Club Championship races (kerching). Don’t forget there is Lisburn and Comber coming up next before the end of June. Sure, what else would you be doing?
Taking on the parkruns this week were:
Valley parkrun:
David Graham 19:06 and 2nd finisher, Ramunas Stanevicius 22:26, Alan Erwin 23:07, Sinead O’Hare 25:19PB, Emily Murphy 25:20, Jasper Brooks 29:20, Rory Brooks 30:53, Sophie Davidson 32:10, ADav 32:13, Roisin Brooks 33:11, Martin McCready 35:23, Ian Simpson 40:07
Waterworks parkrun:
Lord Ian Brennan 24:01, Stephen Semple 24:11, Maeve Kennedy 24:18PB, Nuala Muldoon 24:46
Derry City parkrun:
Kevin Donnelly 20:23
Wallace parkrun:
Elijah Cushley 21:00, Dermot Boyd 31:26, Elaine Kennedy 32:34
Ormeau parkrun:
Robbie Gould 20:44, Robert Gould 21:39
Sixmilewater parkrun:
Eloise McAuley 23:07, Leo McAuley 23:58, Craig Goodall 25:11, Shane McBrien 27:53, Marie McBrien 30:19, Riley Kerr 35:09, Matthew Hawkins 35:10
Dunleath Playing Fields parkrun:
Sean Doherty 20:10
This week’s tourist is Karen McKee who travelled the whole way to Donegal to take part in the Narin Beach parkrun at Portnoo. Karen finished in 31:56. This parkrun is run entirely on sand. (Unlike Karen who usually runs entirely on gin). Brendan Behan reportedly spent time swimming here. I have not.
Jordanstown junior parkrun:
Emily Murphy 8:04PB and first finisher, Sinead O’Hare 8:48PB, Joseph Eager 9:53, Riley Kerr 10:09PB, Matthew Hawkins 13:26, Rhys Kerr 17:36
And well done Sinead on the weekend PB double!
Waterworks junior parkrun:
Jessie Smith 11:34
Yesterday, Tom Fleming represented the club at the NI & Ulster Age Group Championships. Tom finished 1st in the U16 Boys 3000m in a time of 9:47.
On the same day, Elaine Kennedy took part in the 26Extreme Mourne Way Event, finishing the half marathon distance in 2:43:41.
Again, on a busy Saturday, it was the turn of Andrew McNevison to represent the club. Andrew was at the NIMRA Cairncastle Classic Fell Race at Ballygally. Andrew completed the 10 mile, 2,200ft elevation course in 1:33:26.
Finally, Stephen Gallagher took part in the Donegal Wild Atlantic Marathon today. This one goes from Killybegs to Glencolmcille beach. Stephen finished in an unofficial time of 3:48:41. Whilst Karen completed the half marathon in 2:03:15.
So this week’s tune is for Stephen and Karen and their big trips to Donegal. I don’t care what Daniel says or sings. This is the greatest song ever written about the place. Fact.
https://youtu.be/dL_PXBt85rY
Until next week, behave.
CAVILLATOR

Club Race Report – 5th June 2022

Well, I hope you’ve all been celebrating the big platinum anniversary this week. Yup, 70 years since the first pop music charts were published.
(Al Martino’s “Here in my Heart” was the first ever number one if you’re wondering. Not exactly a banger to be fair).
Also 70 years since Emil Zatopek set a marathon world record of 2:23:03 at the Helsinki Olympic Games for the runners amongst you.
Taking on the parkruns this week were:
Valley parkrun:
Matthew Hawkins 30:01, Ciaran Hawkins 30:02
Waterworks parkrun:
Joe Mathers 22:50
Portrush parkrun:
Tom Fleming 18:08PB and first finisher, Nikki Fleck 33:34
Ormeau parkrun:
Kevin Donnelly 20:55
Larne parkrun:
David Esler 24:41
Limavady parkrun:
Johnny Carey 21:55
Knockbracken Reservoir parkrun:
Dermot Boyd 29:40PB
Hillsborough Forest parkrun:
Elijah Cushley 20:37PB
Garvagh Forest parkrun:
Martin McCready 39:33
But most of the parkrunning Harriers were at Antrim, taking part in a day organised by the team captains to encourage people to come out and run for fun with a bit of craic afterwards
It worked.
Antrim parkrun:
Martin O’Neill 18:57 and third finisher, Robbie Gould 20:01, Stevo Armour 20:12, Rab Gould 21:51, Ciaran Wright 22:02PB, Anton Piatek 23:13PB, Stephen Murphy 23:13, Maeve Kennedy 23:54PB, Stephen Semple 24:10, Jim Grew 24:18, Craig Goodall 25:29, Sarah McCafferty 27:08, Pamela McCafferty 27:08, Shane McBrien 27:12, Sharon Dunn 27:23, Rory Brooks 27:26, Sinead O’Hare 27:38, Maeve Mullan 28:17, Clare Teer 28:22, Karen McKee 28:40, Alan Stewart 28:41, Brendan McGeown 28:41, Alan Erwin 28:42, Neill McGlinchey 29:35, Marie McBrien 29:59, Elaine Kennedy 30:18, Jasper Brooks 31:23, Paddy Brooks 31:28, Roisin Brooks 31:38, Mairead O’Hare 39:52
And a big thanks to Janet and the captains for organising and for the post-run refreshments.
Much appreciated on a warm day.
Jordanstown junior parkrun:
Joseph Eager 8:31 and first finisher, Sinead O’Hare 9:36, Matthew Hawkins 10:29, Andrea Bradley 14:26
In other racing this week Elaine Kennedy completed the Woodburn Trail Series on Tuesday evening, finishing the third and final race in 46:53.
Wednesday evening saw several Harriers turn on the subtitles and head to Magherafelt for the latest friendly 5000s event. This one was held by Tafelta AC and was attended by Tafelta, Keep Er Lit Running, North Belfast Harriers, Victoria Park & Connswater AC, Galbally Runners and Purvis Running as well as 12 of our very own Harriers.
It was a great night, perfect weather conditions, relaxed atmosphere, well organised and even free Mars Bars. Oh yeah, and PBs!
Race 1:
Marvel (that name’s gonna stick) Mullan 25:11, Aidy Hughes 25:17, Sinead O’Hare 26:03
Race 2:
Brendan McGeown 21:12PB, Rab Gould 21:15, Ciaran Wright 22:03, Orla McNulty 23:07, David Esler 23:46
Race 3:
Stevo Armour 19:58PB
Race 4:
Kevin Donnelly 17:56, Robbie Gould 19:29, Sean Doherty 19:30PB.
On Thursday night, our elite squad was back in action at the latest junior Firmus Fab 5 event.
Eloise McAuley got a 10:19PB in the U11 60m. Leo McAuley completed the U13 75m Hurdles in 18:01. Emily completed the U15 3000m in 12:13:17. Emily Murphy also completed in the U15 75m Hurdles but no time is available.
Eloise McAuley also had a podium finish on Saturday, finishing second in the 500m at the N.I & Ulster Championship.
Aidy Hughes, our vest in the West, was at it again on Saturday, this time at the Washing Bay Green events. Aidy finished the 5k in 24:46.
This morning Ken McAuley headed south to Cork and completed their marathon in 3:46:18.
Our chief header was also back at it at the end of a busy week for the club. Lee O’Boyle completed the first Werunwild Norn Iron 100 event. This is an ultra race from Ballycastle across the Sperrins to Gortin. Not only did Lee complete it in 19hrs and 40 min, he only went and won it too. Congratulations Sir!
So this week’s tune is for all the parkrunners, at Antrim and elsewhere, and for those that helped organise and feed them. Harrier life!
https://youtu.be/YSuHrTfcikU
Until next week, behave.
CAVILLATOR