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Club Race Report – 26th March 2023

The wind and rain didn’t stop the hardy Harriers going to training on Tuesday and it didn’t stop you lot racing all week. So let’s get on with it.

Taking on the parkruns this week:

Valley parkrun:

Adam McCann 18:18 (and first finisher), Elijah Cushley 21:19 (and third finisher), Nuala Muldoon 26:04, Johnny Carey 26:32, Ciaran Hawkins 26:41, Paul Skillen 27:02, Cathy Ryan 28:24, Neill McGlinchey 28:26, Marie McBrien 28:59, Bronagh Adjey 32:27, Martin “the victim” McCready 34:09, Karen “the perpetrator” McKee 34:10, Coach Sinead O’Hare 34:59

Waterworks parkrun:

Robbie Gould 23:41, Sean Doherty 24:48

Victoria parkrun:

Sharon Dunn 23:04PB, Lord Ian Brennan 23:04, Ben Davidson 26:49, ADav 26:50, Joanne Milne 30:53, Hollie Brennan 44:01, Suzanne Brennan 44:42

Citypark Craigavon parkrun:

And Obviously Dermot Boyd 33:53

Antrim parkrun:

Maeve Kennedy 25:39, Terri Ganley 33:13, Clare Gallagher 38:16

Sixmilewater parkrun:

Maeve Dunseath 25:44

Knockbracken Reservoir parkrun:

Lauren Penman 31:56

Jordanstown Junior parkrun:

Coach Sinead O’Hare 9:06, Rory Mason 9:23PB, Joseph Eager 12:05, Matthew Hawkins 12:43

The racing started on Thursday night this week with the latest flat and fast Queens 5k. Plenty of Harriers and plenty of PBs (and plenty of drama from Robbie & Stevo who decided to pick up their numbers after the race started – a new technique maybe?). Anyhow:

Adam McCann 17:12PB, Mark Smith 17:19, David Graham 17:21, Stephen Gallagher 19:32, Robbie Gould 18:28, Stevo Armour (using bib in hand technique) 18:33PB, Emily Murphy 21:11, Stephen Murphy 21:38, Dawn ROTM Blain 22:37PB, Suzanne Brennan 22:52, Coach Sinead O’Hare 22:59PB, Karen McKee 23:20, Sophie Magee 23:36PB, Aidy Hughes 27:12, Roisin Brooks 30:11, Clare Gallagher 36:35

On Friday night, our elite squad was at Lisburn for the Atlas Running City of Lisburn 5k event to compete in the Junior Mile event. Leo McAuley came first in 5:45 and Rory Mason 8th in 6:41.

Congratulations on the win Leo. First of many, no doubt!

Racing continued on Saturday with the Larne 10 Miler. Kyle Lucas finished in 1:04:29 and Stephen Murphy in 1:20:31PB.

Also on Saturday, our polka dot Harrier was back in the mountains. This time at the IRMA Maurice Mullins 50k in Wicklow. Lee O’Boyle, for it is he, finished, after 6,700ft of elevation, in 5th place with a time of 4:34:21.

A busy weekend finished today with two very different races. Both with similar elevations though!

It was the first running of the Monkstown Spartans Zoo 5k, a slightly hilly run around Bellevue Zoo. And yes, I am surprised all the Harriers made it back out without several being mistaken for inmates:

Stephen Gallagher 22:24, Ciaran Wright 23:52, Craig Goodall 25:53, Suzanne Brennan 26:30, Sharon Dunn 30:25, Owen Fulton 30:25, Aidy Hughes 30:37, Calla Crossan 51:24

Not so many PBs at this one surprisingly!

The other race today was the Omagh Half Marathon. In Omagh. After the clocks went forward. Excellent.

David Graham 1:20:54PB, Steven Smyth 1:21:00, Kevin Donnelly 1:21:15, Sean Doherty 1:31:36, Stevo Armour (inc bib) 1:32:06PB, Anton Piatek 1:37:40PB, Brendan McGeown 1:44:03, Bernard McKeaveney 1:54:33

Right, that’s me off for a lie down. But before I do, just another gentle reminder to both renew your membership and buy your tickets for the Harrier Ball. I don’t come cheap and your funds help to pay for my house staff. Thank you.

So, this week’s tune is for all those who made it up and down the hills at the Zoo. You have a heart like a lion. But he wants it back.

Until next week, behave.

CAVILLATOR

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Club Race Report – 19th March 2023

So it’s Mothers’ Day. A special day for special people. As a joke, I asked my mum how many people it takes to change a light bulb. She said none – I don’t need a light BECAUSE NOBODY EVER COMES TO VISIT ME. Like I said, special.

Taking on the parkruns this week:

Valley parkrun:

ADav 23:14, Nuala Muldoon 24:59, Ben Davidson 26:24, Anton Piatek 26:25, Johnny Carey 27:34, Coach Sinead O’Hare 29:10, Joanne Milne 29:13, Paul Skillen 29:14, Owen Fulton 29:15, Karen McKee 29:15, Elaine Kennedy 31:20, Matthew Hawkins 33:33, Martin McCready 34:06, Marie McBrien 34:34, Terri Ganley 34:39, Ciaran Hawkins 40:19, Clare ROTM Gallagher 43:58

And

congrats Ciaran on completing your 50th parkrun.

Waterworks parkrun:

Lord Ian Brennan 24:52, Suzanne Brennan 26:35, Jim Hewitt 26:43, Kevin Donnelly 27:22, Joe Mathers 27:45

Victoria parkrun:

Leo McAuley 20:43PB, Michael McAuley 20:47, Elijah Cushley 21:39, Eloise McAuley 22:52

ECOS parkrun:

Kayden McClelland 25:58, Kobe McClelland 26:11

Antrim parkrun:

Rab Gould 25:39, Robbie Gould 25:39, Maeve Kennedy 29:13

Carrickfergus parkrun:

Lauren Penman 33:34

Sixmilewater parkrun:

Rory mason 27:21

Knockbracken Reservoir parkrun:

Stephen Murphy 21:52PB, Carrie Murphy 31:55PB

Not only did we have the 8 local parkruns, we also had tourists this week. At the home of parkrun itself, no less! Yes, Stevo Armour and Sharon Dunn headed off to a very wet looking Bushy Park to celebrate Sharon’s 100th parkrun. Stevo finished in 19:34 and Sharon in 27:17.

Jordanstown Junior parkrun:

Coach Sinead O’Hare 9:02 and second finisher, Matthew Hawkins 10:43, Andrea Bradley 16:07

The main race of the week was the Spar Craic 10k, a Paddy’s Day jaunt around the middle of Belfast. Or round most of Ormeau Park. A couple of times. A great turnout for this one and some great performances:

Mark Smith 35:50 (and a top 20 finish), David Graham 36:11PB, Adam McCann 36:36PB, Kevin Donnelly 36:52, Stephen Gallagher 40:47, Johnny Carey 43:56PB, Patricia Curistan 44:19, Lord Ian Brennan 47:04PB, Alan Stewart 47:06, Karen McKee 47:30, Craig Goodall 48:24, Sophie Magee 49:59, Joe Eager 50:44, Nuala Muldoon 50:45, Bernard McKeaveney 51:03, Aidy Hughes 57:02, Cathy Ryan 56:56, Marie McBrien 57:58, Stephen Curran 59:07, Louise Ladd 59:50, Neill McGlinchey 1:01:21, Roisin Brooks 1:03:06, And Obviously Dermot Boyd 1:04:05, Maeve Kennedy 1:07:58, Roseann McGeown 1:09:45, Clare Teer 1:13:07, John Teer 1:13:07, Clare ROTM Gallagher 1:19:18, Mairead O’Hare 1:38:04, Calla Crossan 1:38:04

This week’s tune is to celebrate Mothers’ Day and so that means there is only one tune I can use.

This one is for all you mothers out there.

Until next week, behave.

Club Race Report – 12th March 2023

Snow may have slowed (some of) us down during the week but we definitely made up for it come the weekend. Racing all over the show.
First, a late result off the Vidiprinter as we catch up with the final event in the East Coast Junior XC Series. This event took place at Sandy Bay last Sunday 5th:
Mini Girls 800m
Alice McAuley 5:30 and third place
Minor Girls 1600m
Eloise McAuley 6:22 and first place
Junior Girls 2000m
Coach Sinead O’Hare 9:34
Junior Boys 2000m
Leo McAuley 7:58, Joseph Eager 9:14


In the overall series standings, Alice McAuley came second in the Mini Girls section; Eloise McAuley came third in the Minor Girls section; Coach Sinead O’Hare came tenth in the Junior Girls section and Leo McAuley came fourth in the Junior Boys section.


Well done to all our Juniors on representing the club so well in this series.


Taking on the parkruns this week:
Valley parkrun:
Ben Davidson 22:31, Neil Campbell 24:10, Nuala Muldoon 25:32, ADav 26:00, Lord Ian Brennan 28:13, Karen McKee 28:13, Neill McGlinchey 29:13, Joanne Milne 29:42, Cathy Ryan 30:35, And Obviously Dermot Boyd 35:14, Shane McBrien 35:35, Marie McBrien 35:35, Martin McCready 36:00, Hollie Brennan 43:25, Suzanne Brennan 43:25, Maeve Kennedy 46:38, Joseph Eager 46:38
Waterworks parkrun:
Kevin Donnelly 20:37, Robbie Gould 27:35, Rab Gould 27:36
Bangor parkrun:
David Graham 18:04 and third finisher, Stevo Armour 19:37, Sharon Dunn 25:12
Jordanstown Junior parkrun:
Coach Sinead O’Hare 9:32, Rory Mason 10:29, Matthew Hawkins 10:37, Andrea Bradley 14:05
Waterworks junior parkrun:
Leo McAuley 7:55 and third finisher, Eloise McAuley 8:10, Joseph Eager 8:51, Aaron Ladd 10:39, Caleb Ladd 16:46, Alice McAuley 16:50


Yesterday saw the first race of this year’s NIMRA Championship with the latest Glenariffe Mountain Race (i.e. the Spud Run). 1,200ft of elevation over 6 miles with a bag of spuds as your bling:
Micky McAuley 54:16. Anton Piatek 1:07:29


On the same day Alan Erwin (yes, he of quiz fame) and Bernard McKeaveney (yes, he of cake fame) ran the Walled City 10 mile Road Race. Alan finished in 1:06:58 and Bernard in 1:25:28.


Other Harriers headed for Portadown to take on the half marathon distance there:
Marty O’Neill 1:19:17, Robbie Gould 1:28:14PB, Johnny Carey 1:38:22, Rab Gould 1:39:25


To finish off the weekend of racing, Mark Smith completed the Jimmy’s 10k in 36:27.
So this week’s tune is for the members in the club who celebrated International Ladies Day on Tuesday, and no doubt continue to do so. And, yes, I was told to use this song.
https://youtu.be/6FOUqQt3Kg0
Until next week, behave.
CAVILLATOR

Club Race Report – 5th March 2023

Just remember, if you’re out running and see someone going faster than you, it’s because you’re running further. Fact.

Taking on the parkruns this week:

Valley parkrun:

Adam McCann 18:06PB and second finisher, Neil Campbell 24:39, Coach Sinead O’Hare 26:07, Ciaran Hawkins 27:33, Stephen Curran 34:16

And

congrats to Coach Sinead on completing her 50th senior parkrun.

Waterworks parkrun:

Kevin Donnelly 20:38, Stephen Semple 28:00, Maeve Kennedy 48:30

Victoria parkrun:

Leo O’Boyle 16:22PB and third place

ECOS Ballymena parkrun:

Elijah Cushley 21:04PB

We had a tourist this week as Martin McCready headed off to Ballina in County Mayo to complete the aptly named Ballina parkrun in 33:52. Ballina is the birthplace of Mary Robinson and was Jack Charlton’s base for his fishing trips. But the most exciting fact about Ballina is that it is twinned with the northern paradise that is Craigavon. Lucky sods.

But the real bit of tourism this week was the Harriers trip to Antrim parkrun. 24 Harriers and their support crew were tempted by Sean’s offer of free tea and coffee with a wee bit of running:

Stevo Armour 18:45PB, ADav 21:28, Ben Davidson 23:44, Robbie Gould 23:45, Lord Ian Brennan 24:27PB, Joe Mathers 24:28, Brendan McGeown 24:48, Aidy Hughes 26:09, David Graham 26:10, Shane McBrien 27:18, Suzanne Brennan 27:31, Sharon Dunn 27:32, Sean Doherty 27:34, Marie McBrien 27:46, Neill McGlinchey 28:12, Owen Fulton 28:29, Joanne Milne 28:48, Susan Thompson 31:58, Roseann McGeown 32:07PB, Terri Ganley 32:30, Carrie Murphy 32:30PB, Stephen Murphy 32:31, Elaine Kennedy 34:19, Clare ROTM Gallagher 37:02

Jordanstown Junior parkrun:

Riley Kerr 12:18, Matthew Hawkins 12:29, Joseph Eager 12:54, Rhys Kerr 16:20, Coach Sinead O’Hare 16:48

And a big shout out to Matthew on completing his 200th junior parkrun. Well done sir.

Waterworks junior parkrun:

Aaron Ladd 10:29PB, Caleb Ladd 16:13

Other racing started early this week as the Harriers were represented again at the latest Tafelta AC night of 5000s track event. Taking on the 5k distance were:

Mark Smith 17:33, Sean Doherty 17:57PB, Stevo Armour 19:06PB

Several Harriers stayed on in Antrim on Saturday to take part in the Atlas Shane’s Castle half marathon event:

Karen McKee 1:49:35, Dawn “birthday girl” Blain 1:49:59, Nuala Muldoon 1:57:29, Elaine Kennedy 2:19:57

But that wasn’t the only half distance that day as we also had Harriers at the 26 Extreme Carlingford Half Marathon as well:

Alan Ladd 1:17:31PB and 10th place overall, Patricia Curistan 1:34:29PB, Johnny Carey 1:36:19PB, Ciaran Wright 1:38:27, Ken McAuley 1:41:19

And a huge

congratulations to Patricia on breaking the club’s female half marathon record!

We may have had juniors at the latest East Coast AC Junior XC event today but we’ll catch up their results next week.

So this week’s tune is for Dawn Blain who celebrated her big birthday with a half marathon. Proper Harrier.

Until next week, behave.

CAVILLATOR