Club Race Report – 31st October 2022

In Dublin’s fair city, where the girls are so pretty, I first set my eyes on … a load of Harriers, a lot of smiles, definitely a few pints, a fair few PBs and maybe even some club records. But more later.

Taking on the parkruns this week were:

Valley parkrun:

Coach Sinead O’Hare 25:03, Joseph Eager 25:04, Stephen Semple 25:05, Maeve Kennedy 25:47, Rory Mason 25:52PB, Marie McBrien 27:24, ADav 28:04, Ciaran Hawkins 28:55, Neill McGlinchey 29:20, Cathy Ryan 30:49, Joanne Milne 30:56, John Teer 37:08, Martin McCready 1:00:57

Waterworks parkrun:

Micky McAuley 19:11PB, Robbie Gould 19:35, Leo McAuley 21:33PB, Eloise McAuley 23:40PB, Lord Ian Brennan 28:54

Definitely 3 Shredded Wheat each in the McAuley household this Saturday! Well done on all getting PBs.

Victoria parkrun:

Mark Smith 17:08

ECOS parkrun:

Tom Fleming 16:48 and first finisher

Wallace parkrun:

Elijah Cushley 23:37

Antrim parkrun:

Alan Kerr 29:36, Carrie Murphy 32:53, Stephen Murphy 32:59, and Obviously Dermot Boyd 33:15

On the tourist front, Elaine Kennedy completed the Poolbeg parkrun in 33:58. This one is at Sean Moore Park in Sandymount, Dublin (see what she did there?). The park is named after an Irish politician and, sadly, not after the drummer from The Manic Street Preachers.

Susan Thompson continued her parkrun tour down under this week with a 27:56 run at Coffs Harbour parkrun. Coffs Harbour is on the Gold Coast between Sydney and Brisbane and is the home of the Big Banana. Yes, the Big Banana. A 15m long sculpture celebrating the region’s history as a banana plantation. It is not yet known if this is the main reason that Susan went to Australia. But we really hope it is.

Jordanstown junior parkrun:

Emily Murphy 8:04 and first female finisher, Eloise McAuley 8:17PB, Kayden McClelland 8:45PB, Leo McAuley 9:03, Kobe McClelland 9:13PB, Andrea Bradley 14:22, Coach Sinead O’Hare 14:22, Alice McAuley 15:44, Rhys Kerr 16:04, Riley Kerr 16:05, Joseph Eager 16:05, Matthew Hawkins 16:05

Looks like the Mallusk juniors took over the place!

And

congrats to Rhys on completing his 50th junior parkrun!

Portrush junior parkrun:

Rory Mason 9:55

In other racing, yesterday saw the Saintfield 10k and 5k.

In the 5k, Coach Sinead O’Hare finished in 25:34, Aidy Hughes in 27:44 and Obviously Dermot Boyd in 32:47.

But the big stories this week, like Guinness and wrapping paper, come from Dublin.

20 Harriers were foolish enough to take on the Dublin marathon course on Sunday. And they won!

Lee O’Boyle 2:38:27PB, David Graham 3:13:00, Stephen Gallagher 3:14:28, Neil Campbell 3:14:29, Alan Erwin 3:17:43, Kevin Donnelly 3:24:44, Patricia Curistan 3:25:37PB, Stevo Armour 3:38:27PB, Johnny Carey 3:49:17PB, Alan Stewart 3:50:46PB, Suzanne Brennan 3:55:47PB, ADav 3:55:47, Ken McAuley 3:55:49, Paul Skillen 3:58:14, Karen McKee 4:09:28, Joanne Milne 4:29:33PB, Lord Ian Brennan 4:31:55, Bernard McKeaveney 4:38:26, Angela Stevens 4:54:40, Elaine Kennedy 5:09:32

And I am proud to note we now have new club records for the marathon distance in both our male and female categories. So a huge

congratulations to both Lee and Patricia.

So this week’s tune is for Lee and Patricia, our very own record breakers.

Until next week, behave.

CAVILLATOR

Run Race Report – 23rd October 2022

Another week over, another week nearer to Dublin for many Harriers and taper madness is rife. Don’t panic, nearly there folks. But not everyone runs marathons and there was plenty of parkrunning and mudsucking this week too.
Taking on the parkruns this week were:
Valley parkrun:
ADav 21:30, Ramunas Stanevicius 21:33, Neil Campbell 24:52, Clare Teer 29:08, Stephen Curran 29:25, Cathy Ryan 30:00, Neill McGlinchey 30:02, Roisin Brooks 32:36, Ciaran Hawkins 37:01, John Teer 37:32, Andrea Bradley 41:48
And a begrudging congratulations to ADav on completing 350 parkruns.
Waterworks parkrun:
Lord Ian Brennan 23:24, Jim Hewitt 25:53, Clare Gallagher 40:11
Wallace parkrun:
Elijah Cushley 22:29
Antrim parkrun:
Stephen Semple 24:38, Maeve Kennedy 24:47, Elaine Kennedy 31:07, And obviously Dermot Boyd 32:07
And we had a real tourist this week. Susan Thompson completed the South Bank parkrun in 38:49.
This parkrun is in Brisbane. Brisbane Australia. Where the Bee Gees lived. How far away do you have to go to avoid ADav’s 350th at the Valley?? The parkrun is held in the South Bank Parklands, a lovely area of park and beaches. It is also home to the Ghandi Curry House.
Jordanstown junior parkrun:
Emily Murphy 8:01 and first finisher, Coach Sinead O’Hare 8:41 and second finisher, Calum Murphy 10:11, Joseph Eager 12:39, Riley Kerr 12:40, Matthew Hawkins 12:40, Andrea Bradley 13:08PB, Rhys Kerr 14:49
Waterworks junior parkrun:
Leo McAuley 7:34PB and first finisher, Matthew Gallagher 10:23PB, Alice McAuley 15:45PB, Eloise McAuley 20:40
Victoria junior parkrun:
Rory Mason 8:51PB and second finisher
It’s been a quiet week for racing with not even Aidy nor Dermot getting the vest on. That must be a first! Too busy working on your Halloween costumes gents?
But there was finally another day out for the mudsuckers. Yes, XC is back! Hate it or really hate it, there are always a few Harriers ready to dig the spikes out of the attic. The usual routine is “I don’t want to do this; I hate this; I really hate this; that was class, when’s the next one?” Both Robbie and David definitely fell into this category yesterday.
Yesterday was the Bobby Rea XC Event at Billy Neill Playing Fields in sunny (genuinely!) Comber. We had juniors, ladies and even a full team of “gentlemen”.
U10 Girls 1,000m:
Eloise McAuley 3:46 and 6th place
U10 Boys 1,000m:
Rory Mason 4:01
U14 Girls 2,500m:
Emily Murphy 10:33, Coach Sinead O’Hare 11:44
U16 Boys 3,500m:
Tom Fleming 10:49 and 2nd place
U18 Boys 5,000m:
Adam McCann 19:49 (running for St Malachy’s)
Senior Woman 6,000m
Nuala Muldoon 32:12, Sharon Dunn 33:18
Senior Men 8,000m
Mark Smith 30:49, David Graham 32:33, Andrew McNevison 33:31, Kevin Donnelly 33:51, Micky McAuley 34:33, Sean Doherty 34:56, Robbie “used to be white spikes” Gould 35:33, Stevo Armour 36:13, Alan Erwin 38:13, Brendan McGeown 38:58
So this week’s tune is for all the juniors and seniors who tackled the Comber mud yesterday. You should all know better. I know I’ve used this tune before but there only so many mud related songs out there and this one is still an absolute belter. For the melters.
https://youtu.be/_nGsT_qFMBs
Until next week, behave.
CAVILLATOR
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Run Race Report – 16th October 2022

So many decisions to make when you’re training and planning for a marathon. Nutrition, race refuelling, shoe choice, race pace, clothing, etc. However, for most Harriers this week it seems to be the choice of pub for the post-race pint. Fair play.
Taking on the parkruns this week were:
Valley parkrun:
Ramunas Stanevicius 21:14, Eloise McAuley 23:55, Nuala Muldoon 24:18, Coach Sinead O’Hare 24:40PB, Anton Piatek 28:02, Marie McBrien 28:08, Cathy Ryan 29:00, Johnny Carey 29:36, Emma Toner 35:44PB
Waterworks parkrun:
Suzanne Brennan 26:15, ADav 26:16, Joanne Milne 29:35PB
Ormeau parkrun:
Stephen Murphy 22:16PB
Antrim parkrun:
Joseph Eager 24:15, Maeve Kennedy 24:56, Elaine Kennedy 31:06
Colin Glen parkrun:
Martin McCready 35:09
Jordanstown junior parkrun:
Coach Sinead O’Hare 8:35PB and second finisher, Joseph Eager 9:58, Ben Halliday 10:52, Andrea Bradley 16:20
And well done Sinead on a double PB weekend!
Waterworks junior parkrun:
Leo McAuley 7:53 and second finisher, Hollie Brennan 16:59
Wardown junior parkrun:
Rory Mason 8:52 and third finisher
Yesterday saw the latest Friendly 5000 event. This one was back with Tafelta AC, our friends in Magherafelt. Not the best conditions but still plenty of great performances in the rain:
Aidy Hughes 25:38, Stevo Armour 19:39, Robbie Gould 19:31 and B Race winner, Kevin Donnelly 18:18, Adam McCann 18:10, David Graham 17:56, Tom Fleming 16:13 and A Race winner.
Earlier today the Harriers were back in action at the Centra Run Together events in Ormeau Park:
5k:
Emily Murphy 23:47 and first female finisher, Aidy Hughes 27:42, Carrie Murphy 33:54, Terri Ganley 34:23, Bernard McKeaveney 34:27, Clare Gallagher 43:47, Calla Crossan 48:17
10k:
Bronagh Adjey 1:02:34PB, Hannah Hope 1:02:34
And particular congratulations to all the C25k graduates who were representing the club for the first time. Great to see it.
I’ve treated you all to enough musical classics over the weeks and months as well as passing on some essential nuggets of general knowledge. It’s now time you put all that effort to good use and get yourselves out to the club quiz this Friday. You may not know all the answers but seeing how bad the rest of the Harriers are will make you feel better at least!
To finish, I was going to pick a track from that “classic” Bon Jovi album, Slippery When Wet, for those who swam around the track in Magherafelt yesterday. However, today really needed recognised as it was the annual outing of Alan Erwin’s “special” socks. Alan, we salute you.

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Until next week, behave.
CAVILLATOR
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Adam McCann – Antrim and Newtownabbey – Joan Christie Bursary Award 2022

Since our formation, Mallusk Harriers, have been involved in work in our community. We supply volunteers for a range of running events, including the Belfast Marathon, parkrun and junior parkrun. We have held many donations to North Belfast and Newtownabbey Foodbanks as well as Newtownabbey Babybank, Our members have also made clothing and food donations to the homeless in Belfast. In addition tens of thousands of pounds have been raised fundraising for 100s of charities.

Volunteering and trying to give back is an important part of who we are.

Thats why last night was such a special night for the club, when one of our Junior athletes, Adam McCann was awarded the Joan Christie Bursary for young People volunteering in the community.

Some of you will know that in 2019, Adam was involved in a very serious accident at school which nearly resulted in tragic consequences. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic Adam was not able to get the help he needed and the Club was able to help in a small way. Adam has since made a miraculous recovery. (As anyone who attends training on Tuesday night will attest to) Its been brilliant to see.

During Adam’s recovery, we invited him to stay involved at the club and help Paul out at Junior training. Adam was able to pass on his own knowledge and experience to his peers. On top of this Adam has volunteered and attended every other event we have held as a volunteer, including our Couch to 5k and Road Race. In addition Adam will shortly complete his ANI Athletics Coach qualification.

Running wise, Adam has gone on to represent the Club at the NI Road Relays, Cross Country and our 5000k track nights. He has also represented his school at Ulster School level.

As part of the award process, Adam had to attend an interview panel and explain why helping out at the club was important to him and the Judges were very impressed with him. Like many of our Juniors, Adam is an amazing unassuming and humble person. We are lucky to have him at the club.

Last nights awards saw 100’s of nomination, celebrating a range of good people in our community helping each other out for free. I feel that Adam stood rightfully beside all the other winners and nominees.

In addition to Adam’s individual award Mallusk Harriers were awarded £1000. Thank you to Adam’s mum Patrice McCann for the nomination. This money will be used to ensure the club continues to help our local community and our junior athletes.

I have opened up a chatroom if you wish to pass on your congratulations to Adam.

Once again congratulations Adam

Mark Smith selected for the 2022 NI Masters team.

Mark competed recently at the NIMAA XC Championships and Trials, with a strong finish, Mark has been selected to represent NI in the British and Irish International XC in Santry, Dublin on 12th November 2022.

Congratulations to Mark Smith on his selection for the 2022 NI Masters team. All club members wish Mark the best of luck during the International event. It’s fantastic achievement.

Run Race Report – 9th October 2022

The rain is back, the wind is back and its turning baltic again. Great to see Mallusk returning to its natural state, no longer pretending to be, in any way, warm or inviting. Must be almost XC season then…
Taking on the parkruns this week were:
Valley parkrun:
Tom Fleming 16:51PB and first finisher, Ramunas Stanevicius 21:14, David Graham 23:32, Coach Sinead O’Hare 25:21, Eloise McAuley 25:36, ADav 26:39, Marie McBrien 27:44, Cathy Ryan 28:34, Clare Teer 28:40, Neill McGlinchey 29:08, Bernard McKeaveney 34:50, John Teer 37:58
Waterworks parkrun:
Marty O’Neill 18:59PB and third finisher, Nuala Muldoon 24:32, Jim Hewitt 26:02, Lord Ian Brennan 26:15, Joe Mathers 26:16, Joseph Eager 27:43, Maeve Kennedy 27:47, Terri Ganley 34:06, Susan Thompson 37:15, Clare Gallagher 37:48
Antrim parkrun:
Robbie “the party” Gould 18:51PB, Stephen Murphy 22:37PB, Rory Mason 24:07, Elaine Kennedy 32:07, and obviously Dermot Boyd 32:42, Carrie Murphy 32:45PB
And congratulations Elaine on completing your 250th parkrun! I assume there was cake.
Limavady parkrun:
Johnny Carey 25:30
Knockbracken Reservoir parkrun:
Martin McCready 32:14
Jordanstown junior parkrun:
Emily Murphy 7:55PB and second finisher, Coach Sinead O’Hare 9:10, Calum Murphy 10:17, Ben Halliday 11:26, Riley Kerr 12:55, Matthew Hawkins 12:55, Joseph Eager 12:58, Andrea Bradley 14:00, Rhys Kerr 17:14
Waterworks junior parkrun:
Leo McAuley 7:46PB, Alice McAuley 18:06PB
A couple of late results off the vidiprinter from last Sunday’s Mary Peter’s Festival of Running:
5k race:
Emily Murphy 22:31, Aidy Hughes 26:19, Calum Murphy 27:12PB, Carrie Murphy 34:17
10k race:
Stephen Murphy 46:59PB (and obviously avoiding getting beaten by the kids!)
20 mile race:
David Graham 2:21:43, Stevo Armour 2:48:06, Bernard McKeaveney 3:34:47
Apologies to anyone missed at this event but the results did not include club names (post on Team App to get included folks!).
In international news, Lauren Penman took part in the Chicago 5k yesterday. This race is part of their marathon weekend. Lauren finished in 29:12 (and definitely not in 29:16).
This morning, our Vest in the West, Aidy Hughes, was at it again, this time at the Les Jones 5k. Aidy collected even more bling with a time of 26:15. Where was Dermot we ask?
I was going to pick a Belinda Carlisle classic this week just to annoy Lord Brennan. But there were too many to choose from.
So this week’s tune is for Robbie Gould. The boss of party central. Get the dry ice and lasers ready Robbie, we’re all on our way. Just don’t tell his Da.
https://youtu.be/Cj8JrQ9w5jY
Until next week, behave.
CAVILLATOR

Run Racer Report- 2nd October 2022

Good to know that things are finally back to normal. I’m back doing the reports, society is falling apart, United are getting stuffed and the boss stood on my toe. I’m not in a good mood.

Taking on the parkruns this week were:

Valley parkrun:

Tom Fleming 17:00 and first finisher, Elijah Cushley 22:59, Eloise McAuley 23:25PB, Micky McAuley 23:25, Neil Campbell 23:26, Ramunas Stanevicius 23:31, ADav 26:17, Ciaran Hawkins 27:39, Cathy Ryan 28:59, Galina Stanevicius 32:17, Martin McCready 35:10, Clare Gallagher 42:40

Waterworks parkrun:

Neil McCready 22:13, Coach Sinead O’Hare 25:26

Rostrevor parkrun:

Sean Doherty 21:51 and third finisher

Victoria parkrun:

Maeve Kennedy 26:51

Carrickfergus parkrun:

Alan Kerr 24:32

Sixmilewater parkrun:

Rory Mason 24:31

Jordanstown junior parkrun:

Joseph Eager 12:06, Matthew Hawkins 12:06

Waterworks junior parkrun:

Hollie Brennan 17:04

A couple of results from last Sunday.

We had 2 Harriers in the Bangor 10k. Doing it for the oldies were Mark Smith 35:30 and Rab Gould 45:34.

David Graham competed in the Finn Valley AC Glenmore 10 Miler, finishing 9th in 59:40

Thursday night was the Citi 5km. Another podium for David Graham as he finished 2nd in 17:03PB.

Also representing the Harriers were Ciaran Wright 19:56, Craig Goodall 20:52, Alan Stewart 21:50PB, Bronagh Adjey 30:18, Emma Toner 33:39, Clare Teer 36:36, John Teer 36:37

Yesterday was the latest running of the popular team event, the Orangefield Victoria Park Relays. This is for relay teams of 4 runners covering 2 mile each.

Our Men’s Seniors Team of Robbie Gould, David Graham, Adam McCann and Stevo Armour finished in 47:40.

Our Women’s Senior team of Hannah Hope, Bronagh Adjey, Marvel Mullan and Suzanne Brennan finished in 1:08:24

Our Men’s Masters Team of Lord Ian Brennan, Rab Gould, Craig Goodall and Mark Smith finished in 52:33.

Our Women’s Masters A team of Karen McKee, Dawn Blain, Pamela McCafferty and Suzanne Brennan (again!) finished in 1:00:50

Our Women’s Masters B team of Maeve Kennedy, Clare Teer, Maeve Dunseath and Patricia Curistan finished in 1:03:49

Another Sunday, another marathon major. No rest for the Harriers’ international division as 4 Harriers took to the gold paved streets of London looking for PBs and Liz Truss’ autograph:

Prof Alan Ladd 2:48:36, Big Mary O’Neill 2:58:35PB, Kevin Donnelly 2:58:59PB and Angela Stevens 4:56:24.

Results for the Mary Peters event today are not yet available and so will be noted next week.

So this week’s tune is for our Londoners. Big congrats on finishing a marathon, a major and, for some, a PB. Gents and lady, we salute you.

And, just to cheer you up, it’s the Smiths. Told you I was in a bad mood.