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Club Report – Sunday 23rd June 2019

June is bustin’ out all over. So said Rodgers & Hammerstein (in that musical with the silly song about walking alone) but they obviously hadn’t spent much time in Mallusk. In fact, the sun only came out to annoy the headers in Victoria park this weekend.

This reporter thanks those Harriers who managed to cover just the 12 different parkruns this week:
Valley parkrun:
Alastair Houldsworth 21:17, Paul Skillen 23:20, Noel Bloomfield 25:38, Alan Erwin 26:32, David Esler 28:40, Anton Piatek 30:27, Yasmin Lynn 30:45, Aaron Ladd 33:28PB, Karen O’Boyle 33:29, Prof Alan Ladd 33:30, Terry McIvor 47:23, Jennifer Maguire 51:48

Waterworks parkrun (this week sponsored by Brooks):
Maeve Kennedy 25:54, Joseph Eager 26:55, Rory Brooks 28:11PB, Paddy “good Daddy” Brooks 28:12PB, Jasper Brooks 28:30PB, Roisin Brooks 29:26, Michael McFarlane 35:57, Marie McFarlane 35:58

ECOS parkrun:
Tom Fleming 19:52PB

Queens parkrun:
Stephen Smyth 21:41, Jim Guinn 27:58
And well done Jim on completing your 100th parkrun.

Falls parkrun:
Ken McAuley 22:31, Susan Thompson 25:56

Antrim parkrun:
Tina Steele 33:38

Seems there was a bit of a competition on for tourist of the week this week. Elaine Kennedy had her usual attempt at it, this time at Rostrevor 36:13. Then Alan Kerr tried for it at Portrush 24:42. He was matched by Philip Fleck who, Scholeseque, came out of retirement to complete his 50th parkrun in 31:40. The vest in the west also had a go, Aidy Hughes completing MUSA in 24:35. Neil “sub 20” McCready and son Ryan then had a go completing Castlewellan in 19:29PB and 28:08 respectively. Kevin Donnelly was a strong contender completing Claremorris parkrun in 19:25, breaking 20 mins again and coming second whilst he was at it.
But there can only be one winner and it is, obviously, Fidelma McCoppin. Fidelma took on the beast that is Citypark parkrun in Craigavon, finishing in 33:43. Craigavon, home of the roundabout, is also home to the Craigavon Cowboys, winners of the inaugural Shamrock Bowl (luckily named Shamrock Bowl 1) in 1986. So there. (Stop laughing Brennan).

Waterworks junior parkrun:
Joseph Eager 10:00, Eloise McAuley 11:08, Leo McAuley 12:44

Jordanstown junior parkrun:
Ben Halliday 11:28, Matthew Hawkins 11:51

And, in the greatest reunion since the Spice Girls, ADav reappeared at the Valley, finishing in 22:47.

Wednesday saw the latest running of the Lisburn 10k and Half Marathon, always popular with the Harriers:

Juniors Fun Run:
Ben Halliday 21:11

10k
Ramunas Stanevicius 39:39, Alan “always a PB” Erwin 42:33PB, Dermot Boyd 1:01:58, Galina Stanevicius 1:02:07, Roseann McGeown 1:03:51

Half Marathon:
Martin O’Neill 1:28:40, Paddy Brooks 1:48:45, Angela Stevens 2:08:56, Kerry McDowell 2:24:57

On Thursday, Joe Mathers took part in the latest Grant Thornton 5k on the runway of Belfast City Airport finishing in a time of 18:51.

On Friday it was the turn of the Comber 10k:
Jonathan Carter 41:08, Mike Halliday 42:41, Paddy Brooks (again!) 45:59

No official results yet but a big congratulations to Craig Mills and our two relay teams who took part in the Energia 24 hour race yesterday and today. You should all be very proud of yourselves. Headers.

So this week’s tune is for everyone who survived both the heat and twilight hours of Victoria Park. And for those who went along to help them, ;augh at them or both. We salute you all.

https://youtu.be/0zWpHxfQvtk

Until next week, behave.

CAVILLATOR

Club Report – Sunday 16th June 2019

It’s Father’s Day! The day where we all renew our annual stocks of pants and socks. Where we pretend it really is the best meal we’ve ever had. When what we really want is what made us fathers in the first place……

Firstly, taking on the parkruns this week were:
Valley parkrun:
Ramunas Stanevicius 19:52, Neil McCready 21:03, Alastair Houldsworth 21:48, Alan Erwin 22:03PB, Ciaran Hawkins 23:02PB, Noel Bloomfield 24:42, Neil Campbell 25:33, Anita Piatek 27:40PB, David Esler 28:00, Maeve Dunseath 28:46, Ben Davidson 29:35, Michael McFarlane 34:08, Sophie Davidson 35:17, Joanne Milne 35:19

Queens parkrun:
Stephen Smyth 21:46

Antrim parkrun:
Ken McAuley 22:17, Susan Thompson 24:08, Alan Kerr 24:25, Maeve Kennedy 26:29, Elaine Kennedy 30:33

Stranmillis parkrun:
Jim “ice cream with a flake” Guinn 29:50

This week’s tourist is Tina Steele who went the whole way to Portrush! Tina finished in 29:43. Amazingly, this is also the predicted average price of a pint in Portrush during the Open weekend.

Waterworks junior parkrun:
Joseph Eager 9:14, Leo McAuley 9:17, Eloise McAuley 10:27, Hollie Brennan 16:00

Jordanstown junior parkrun:
Ben Halliday 12:04

Racing began on Tuesday this week with the third and final Woodburn Trail Race. Completing the trio was Alan Kerr in 41:37 with Elaine Kennedy finishing in 46:19.

On Friday night, Elaine Kennedy (again!) took on the Aghalee 5k and finished in 44:23.

I know there were plenty of Harriers at the EAMS 6 hour challenge on Friday night (and the previous week) but I can’t find any results posted publicly anywhere.

On Saturday, Shane’s Castle was the venue for the Born 2 Run event, Run for Roscor, over 5k and 10k.
Our very own, in form, Peter McGarry was there for the 10k and, following Lee’s lead last week, went and won the thing. Peter finished in 35:11, over a minute ahead of the second finisher. Well done Sir.

So this week’s tune is for the Dads in the club. Not a classic, just funny. Slightly.
A good description of most of us too.

https://youtu.be/HX9QEHv2HMc

Until next week, behave.

CAVILLATOR

Club Report – Sunday 9th June 2019

You’re all catching up after the quiet one last week. We took over a parkrun, or ran many of them, or road raced, or mountain raced, or raced internationally, or even won some stuff. We’re some pups, aren’t we!

Firstly, taking on the parkruns this week were:
Valley parkrun:
Jonny Smith 23:51PB, Jim Hewitt 27:03, David Esler 27:10, Tina Steele 28:54, Lee-Anne Hutchinson 28:57PB, Gemma Fowler 29:52, Miss Teer 29:52, Philip Fleck 31:24, Matthew Hawkins 32:16, Ciaran Hawkins 32:17, Jennifer Maguire 49:00

Waterworks parkrun:
Joseph Eager 26:29, Maeve Kennedy 27:07, Elaine Kennedy 56:44

Victoria parkrun:
Neil McCready 19:24PB, Susan Thompson 24:46, Ken McAuley 24:47, Ryan McCready 25:44PB, Joanne Milne 28:52
Obviously taking 3 Shredded Wheat for breakfast in the McCready house this weekend.

Ormeau parkrun:
Emily Dowling 32:42

Stranmillis parkrun:
Laura Rose 28:33, Karen McKee 28:34, Lord Ian Brennan 28:41, Joe Mathers 28:42, Prof Alan Ladd 28:43
This was just one of 10 parkruns that these guys ran across Saturday morning and afternoon, as part of their 24 in 24 training. Well impressive.

Two parkrun tourists this week. Stephen Weir was back in Newcastle (upon Tyne) finishing in 29:35. Stephen Semple was at Bedfont Lakes parkrun, finishing in 23:53. This parkrun is near Ashford in Surrey. It used to be in Middlesex but they didn’t like it and so sold it to Surrey back in the 60s. Things were different in the 60s. Bobby Davro and Russell Grant, the astrologer, are from Ashford. No wonder they got rid of it.

Waterworks junior parkrun:
Joseph Eager 9:59, Eloise McAuley 10:45, Leo McAuley 15:53

Jordanstown junior parkrun:
Ben Halliday 11:08PB, Matthew Hawkins 11:53
And well done Ben on your 50th junior parkrun!

There was a big turnout for the Fairhill 5 mile road race on Wednesday night, including several Harriers:
Mark Smith 29:11, Alan Erwin 33:28, Maeve Dunseath 40:52, Anita Piatek 42:33, Angela Stevens 44:16, Louise Long 46:12, Dermot Boyd 49:08, Lisa Kerr 49:24, Mairead O’Hare 58:47

On the same night, Kevin Donnelly was our sole representative at the Craigavon Lakes 10k, finishing 39:46
Another solo effort on Friday night as Mike Halliday finished the Taking the Tower trail 10k in 55:32.

On the international front, Ramunas and Galina Stanevicius took part in the Kaunas Half Marathon today finishing in 1:29:26 and 2:10:40 respectively. Kaunas is Lithuania’s second city. It is known for its annual jazz festival. Possibly the reason Ramunas and Galina now live here.
Yesterday also saw the latest 26 Extreme Mourne Way Marathon event.
Taking on the marathon distance and almost 4,000ft of elevation were Stephen Gallagher 4:27:11 and Neil Campbell 4:27:18.
However, result of the day, and the week, came from Lee O’Boyle who not only completed the 52 mile ultra distance (with only a handy 7,750ft of elevation) in 8:13:37, he only went and won the thing! Some achievement Lee. Well done. Not sure it was an excuse to miss today’s 10@10 though.

So, this week’s tune is for Mr O’Boyle. Give him a polka dot jersey for he is, indeed, the King of the Mountains.

https://youtu.be/86URGgqONvA

Until next week, behave.

CAVILLATOR

Club Report – Sunday 2nd June 2019

A quieter week this week as we move into June, possibly named after Juno, Roman goddess of marriage but more importantly the month of 24 in 24.

Firstly, taking on the parkruns this week were:
Valley parkrun:
Neil Campbell 21:46, Stephen Semple 24:11, Noel Bloomfield 24:39, Eamonn Donaghy 25:00, Alan Erwin 28:11, Roisin Brooks 28:59, Galina Stanevicius 29:19, Lee-Anne Hutchinson 29:24, Oran McKee 33:42, Karen McKee 33:43, Ian Simpson 37:24, Jennifer Maguire 50:43

Waterworks parkrun:
Maeve Kennedy 27:00

Victoria parkrun:
Peter McGarry 16:39 (not bad for his first ever parkrun!)
Prof Ladd can confirm but I think is a new club record for 5k. Well done Sir!

Antrim parkrun:
Alastair Houldsworth 20:01, Marie McFarlane 30:33, Dermot Boyd 32:08, Philip Fleck 32:43, Fidelma McCoppin 33:21, Elaine Kennedy 1:00:29
And well done Dermot on your 50th parkrun!

Falls parkrun:
Susan Thompson 25:00

Larne parkrun:
Jonny Smith 25:23

Stormont parkrun:
Ben Davidson 22:46, Stephen Weir 30:02PB

Orangefield parkrun:
Prof Alan Ladd 19:47 (and 3rd place)

Waterworks junior parkrun:
Joseph Eager 10:03, Eloise McAuley 10:11, Leo McAuley 10:48

Jordanstown junior parkrun:
Matthew Hawkins 10:32PB

Tuesday night saw the second of the EAH Forest Trail Races at Woodburn. Back on midgey duty was Alan Kerr 38:08.

Yesterday saw 2 Harriers take on the East Coast AC NIMRA Cairncastle Classic. Lee O’Boyle finished in 1:23:43 and Micky McAuley in 1:34:38

Today’s big event was the Walled City Marathon with 4 Harriers taking on the popular event:
Craig Mills 3:42:12, Stephen Smyth 3:53:00, Jim Guinn 4:18:03, Brian MacDonald 5:18:26

So, for this week’s tune I was thinking about it being June. That got me thinking about June Whitfield, the actress. Which made me think of Norman Whitfield the Motown record producer. Here’s one of his best. Simples.

https://youtu.be/pJV2pWFyfn4

Until next week, behave.

CAVILLATOR

Club Report – Sunday 26th May 2019

A (not very) wise man once told me “make hay while the iron is hot” and many of you seem to have taken that slightly confused advice this week with Harriers racing all over the place.

Firstly, taking on the parkruns this week were:
Valley parkrun:
Ciaran Hawkins 24:35, Jim Hewitt 25:35, Gemma Fowler 28:09, Clare Teer 28:09, David Esler 28:20, Roisin Brooks 28:41PB, Yasmin Lynn 28:53, Lee-Anne Hutchinson 29:12, Joanne Milne 31:01, Sarah McCrea 32:20

Waterworks parkrun:
Lord Ian Brennan 26:25, Claire McCann 53:15

Victoria parkrun:
Stephen Weir 28:44PB, Nina Baird 30:30

Queens parkrun:
Jim Guinn 24:58

Falls parkrun:
Emily Dowling 33:10

Stranmillis parkrun:
Ken McAuley 22:37, Susan Thompson 25:52, Elaine Kennedy 29:40PB

Orangefield parkrun:
Ben Davidson 22:32

Portrush parkrun:
Janine McNevison 26:08

Castlewellan parkrun:
Joe Mathers 20:05

Waterworks junior parkrun:
Joseph Eager 9:38, Eloise McAuley 9:58, Leo McAuley 16:03
And a big congratulations to Joseph for completing his 100th junior parkrun, the first Harrier to do so.

Jordanstown junior parkrun:
Matthew Hawkins 11:32

On Tuesday night, Kevin Donnelly continued his recent good form with a 18:24PB at the Bob Heffernan 5k in Johnstownbridge, Co Meath (or Kildare, the jury is still out). Amazing that Kevin finished 136th with that time.

On Wednesday, Dermot “Snapper” Boyd began his week of racing with the Maghera 5k, finishing in 31:29.

The RunHer Coastal Races took place on Friday night in North Down with Harriers covering a couple of distances. Clubs are not noted in the official results so apologies if I have missed anyone.

10k
Suzanne Brennan 51:07, Anita (definitely not Anton!) Piatek 54:33PB, Mairead 1:10:55

Half Marathon
Patricia Curistan 1:44:58

Saturday saw the ever popular Mayfair races held by Co Antrim Harriers who seem to be a cookery club as well as a running club. Once again, they had post-race hospitality good enough to rival our own race spread (almost!).

5k
Tom Fleming 19:00, Aidy Hughes 23:41, Louise Ladd 28:57, Roisin Bradley 30:22

10k
Ramunas Stanevicius 39:16PB, Mike Halliday 41:57, Alan Erwin 44:01PB, Anton (definitely not Anita!) Piatek 52:30PB, Neill McGlinchey 55:59, Angela Stevens 58:27, Michael McFarlane 1:01:10, Marie McFarlane 1:01:11, Galina Stanevicius 1:01:21, Dermot “Snapper” Boyd (again) 1:04:31

Earlier today, Mairead O’Hare was at it again (two races a week minimum for this one recently!) at the Ballycastle Runners AC RSMF Marconi Run in (amazingly) Ballycastle, finishing the 4.7 mile course in 54:15 (unofficial).

Couldn’t find official results anywhere but I know Aidy Hughes took part in the run for life 5k at Stormont this morning finishing in 24:20 (unofficial). Elaine Kennedy ran the 10k distance in 1:11:08 (unofficial). No time yet for Emily Dowling but I understand she ran with Elaine.

Ian Simpson dumped the gazebo for once and headed off to Liverpool for the Rock’n’Roll Half marathon. Ian finished in the rain in 3:00:40. Enjoy meeting your Uncle Arthur later sir!

We also had Harriers at the Newry Half Marathon today (told you it was a busy week!).
Prof Alan Ladd finished in 1:25:37 and Angela Stevens in 2:07:44PB. Again, apologies if I missed anyone here.

So this week’s tune is in honour of social boy’s visit to Liverpool, the second best city in England in terms of both music and football (all complaints to the committee please). I know it’s a cover of a Beatles song but it’s just an excuse to remember the Wonder Years as well as a crackin’ tune.

https://youtu.be/hLHhekjG2vI

Until next week, behave.

CAVILLATOR

Club Report – Sunday 19th May 2019

A quieter week for running this week. Maybe you were all psyching yourselves up for the GoT finale instead. Maybe you were too busy planning your party for the annual unmissable train wreck that is the Eurovision “Song” Contest. (Madonna – please stop. Now. Thanks)

Firstly, taking on the parkruns this week were:
Valley parkrun:
Neil Campbell 21:36, Noel Bloomfield 24:20, Stephen Semple 24:44, David Esler 27:10, Neill McGlinchey 27:15, Angela Stevens 28:38PB, Clare Teer 28:52, Gemma Fowler 28:53, Roisin Brooks 29:07, Lee-Anne Hutchinson 29:11, Karen O’Boyle 31:00, Yasmin Lynn 33:01, Jennifer Maguire 51:33

Waterworks parkrun:
Danny Donaldson 21:05, Neil McCready 21:06, Kevin Donnelly 23:13, Emily Dowling 31:36, Tiffany Donaldson 38:19

Antrim parkrun:
Alastair Houldsworth 20:21, Tina Steele 29:33

Queens parkrun:
Elaine Kennedy 52:27

Stormont parkrun:
Ben Davidson 22:28PB

Stranmillis parkrun:
Ken McAuley 21:44PB, Susan Thompson 26:27

This week’s parkrun tourist was Stephen Weir who went to where the windscreen wiper was invented. Stephen completed the Newcastle (obviously!) parkrun in 28:47PB.

Waterworks junior parkrun:
Leo McAuley 9:12PB, Joseph “ice cream with a flake” Eager 9:34, Eloise McAuley 10:11

Jordanstown junior parkrun:
Riley Kerr 12:13, Matthew Hawkins 12:24, Rhys Kerr 14:18

Tuesday night saw the first of the EAH Forest Trail Races at Woodburn. Running and eating midges for the Harriers were Alan Kerr 25:17 and Elaine Kennedy 28:17.

On Friday night, several Harriers took on the hill at the Les Jones 10k:
Prof Alan Ladd 37:56PB, Kevin Donnelly 39:43PB, Alan Erwin 45:27PB, Paddy Brooks 47:18, Aidy Hughes 50:48

Our own Mairead O’Hare took on the latest EAMS Fatlad event at the 10k distance yesterday. I can’t find official results but believe she finished unofficially in 1:22:00

Team Brennan headed off this weekend to take part in the Great Manchester Run half marathon.
Lord Brennan, ever the gallant, suave, courteous gentleman, let Suzanne beat him to the line, 1:57:53 to 1:58:26. Or else she just beat him. Again.

Slightly closer to home, Angela Stevens followed up her parkrun PB with a run in the latest instalment of the Pure Running Half Marathon Series. She completed the Portadown Half Marathon in 2:10:46.

Manchester, home of Alan Turing and Joy Division, LS Lowry and The Smiths.
Portadown, home of Gloria Hunniford and Joyrider (See TOTP circa July 1996).
You decide.

So, this week’s tune is for Madonna. I wanted to show her how a Eurovision interval act should sound. I could have used Riverdance, I should have used The Hothouse Flowers. But I’ve used the Wombles from 1974. Sorry.

https://youtu.be/5u0CWyae6S4

Until next week, behave.

CAVILLATOR

Club Report – Sunday 12th May 2019

Some Harriers spent the week recovering from last Sunday’s marathon. Others hit the racetrack again. Some wound down with a 55 mile ultra. Takes all sorts I suppose.

Firstly, taking on the parkruns this week were:
Valley parkrun:
Prof Alan Ladd 19:34, Alan Erwin 22:47, Paul Skillen 23:45, Anton Piatek 27:08, Neill McGlinchey 27:19, Stephen Weir 30:44, Sharon ROTM Dunn 33:31, Marie McFarlane 35:17, Lorraine Forsythe 56:42,

Waterworks parkrun:
Ken McAuley 21:20, Ramunas Stanevicius 23:54, Jim Hewitt 26:08, Susan Thompson 26:09, Galina Stanevicius 26:57, Angela Stevens 28:35PB, Dermot Boyd 31:09, Anne Boyd 47:49
And congratulations to Mr McAuley on completing his 100th parkrun. Still claiming he’ll go slow every single time. Still melting them, every single time….

Antrim parkrun:
Tina Steele 28:23

Armagh parkrun:
Elaine Kennedy 30:16

Portrush parkrun:
Suzanne Brennan 25:45PB
No result for Lord Brennan? He’s all talk and no trousers that one!

Waterworks junior parkrun:
Eloise McAuley 9:43PB, Joseph Eager 10:23, Leo McAuley 19:47

Jordanstown junior parkrun:
Matthew Hawkins 11:17, Rhys Kerr 13:59, Riley Kerr 13:59

Our vest in the west was buzzin’ after his marathon relay run on Sunday and managed two more races in the week. Aidy Hughes, for it is he, ran the Dungannon CHS 5k mid-week in 24:27 and then the Termoneeney 5k on Friday night in 22:55PB.

Friday night also saw the latest Scrabo Striders Run the Runway events at Newtownards Airfield. Making it look like “plane” sailing were:
10k
Ramunas Stanevicius 38:39 (and 6th place overall), Louise Ladd 56:40, Hannah “I’m back” Hope 59:06
5k
Angela Stevens 27:30

On the same night, Neil McCready was running a mile with Mary Peters finishing in 5:43. I believe Neil beat her. Bit harsh given the track is named after her. Ruthless.

Yesterday saw our very own King and Queen of different, Danny and Tiffany Donaldson, decide that last week’s Belfast ultra was not tough enough and so headed to Scotland for the Cateran Ultra. This is just a 55 mile trail race over the Scottish Highlands. Sort of like the hill at the Valley parkrun, just longer….
They made the journey together (aahhh) and finished in 14hrs 49 mins.

So, this week’s tune is for our very own vegan promoting, tattoo sporting, Adam Ant liking, street performing, lamb saving, ultra running headers. Donaldsons, we salute you.

https://youtu.be/tbNlMtqrYS0

Until next week, behave.

CAVILLATOR

Club report – Sunday 5th April 2019

Sorry that the report production was longer than expected this week. Seems to be a bit of a theme…..

Firstly, taking on the parkruns this week were:
Valley parkrun:
Ramunas Stanevicius 19:33PB, Tom Fleming 22:45, Paul Skillen 24:26, Brendan McGeown 25:59, Alan Erwin 26:01, Anita Piatek 28:02PB, Lee-Anne Hutchinson 29:35, Karen O’Boyle 31:46, Roseann McGeown 32:02, Loraine Forsythe 1:17:03

Waterworks parkrun:
Neil McCready 21:01, Jim Hewitt 24:31, Ryan McCready 26:55PB, Hollie Brennan 43:42, Lord Ian Brennan 43:44, Suzanne Brennan 43:44

Victoria parkrun:
Eamonn Donaghy 26:57

Antrim parkrun:
Elaine Kennedy 30:11, Susan Thompson 30:11, Ken “ice cream with a flake” McAuley 30:13

But the running week was really focused on the Belfast Marathon.

33 Harriers took on the new (very new in some places) course. However, despite the very public issues with course length and timings, it was still a great day out for the Harriers. Some amazing runs and some very brave runs. Just remember that effort and courage are not always reflected in the times. Every runner has their own story.

The times below are those as per Belfast Live website at 11am Monday morning. They may have changed. I have also marked any PBs and first timers I know about but apologies if yours is not noted.

Laura Campbell 4:58:27PB
Leeanne Skillen 4:58:27
Joanne Milne – 5:05:20
Sharon Dunn 4:04:32
Louise Ladd 5:08:34 first timer
Lisa Kerr 5:09:45 first timer
Gemma Fowler 4:35:03 first timer
Clare Teer 4:35:03 first timer
Pamela McCafferty 4:25:20 first timer
Sarah McCafferty – unfortunately unable to finish due to injury
Tiffany Donaldson 5:19:52
Karen McKee 3:50:09
Susan Thompson 3:44:30
Maeve Kennedy – 4:49:03
Nikki Fleck 4:59:57
Peter McGarry 2:40:30PB
Neil Campbell 3:00:20
Lee O’Boyle 2:43:36PB
Joe Mathers 3:29:52
Micky McAuley 3:32:27
Lord Ian Brennan 4:32:38
Micky McAuley 3:32:27
Stephen Gallagher 3:09:50PB
Martin O’Neill 3:02:39PB
Jim Guinn 4:14:01
Neill McGlinchey 5:42:05PB
Danny Donaldson 4:04:32
Christiaan Spies – 4:04:33
Ken McAuley 3:36:58PB
Stephen Semple 4:23:11
Paddy Brooks 4:05:16
Brian McDonald 4:25:20
Craig Mills 6:08:54
Michael McFarlane 5:05:21

Big congratulations to Peter McGarry who came in 27th position overall and set a new club record in the process.

Also a big shout out to Ian, Suzanne and all those involved in the organisation of yesterday’s events. Putting up the gazebos, stocking the bar, tea, coffee and biccies, organising the bus, carrying the gear, supporting around the course, taking the photos, updating runners progress, shouting and clapping, taking down the gazebos, organising the BBQ, drinking all the beer, etc, etc

Onwards and upwards for the runners and the club. Here’s to next year!
Until then, a tune for sore feet and sore heads. Enjoy. Well deserved.

https://youtu.be/cWpRY0flS2U

Until next week, behave.

CAVILLATOR

Club Report – Sunday 28th April 2019

“Dull would he be of soul who could pass by a sight so touching in its majesty”

“If, when, why, what, how much have you got? Have you got it, do you get it, if so, how often? And which do you choose, a hard or soft option?”

William Wordsworth and The Pet Shop Boys may have phrased it differently but they all knew that a weekend in London was one to remember. More later.

Firstly, taking on the parkruns this week were:
Valley parkrun:
Tom Fleming 22:47, Noel Bloomfield 25:05, Paul Skillen 25:09, Sarah McCafferty 25:28, Pamela McCafferty 26:01, Nuala Muldoon 26:22, Eamonn Donaghy 26:41, Stephen Weir 31:10, Yasmin Lynn 31:36, Terry McIvor 32:20

Waterworks parkrun:
Stephen Semple 24:08

Orangefield parkrun:
Joanne Milne 30:01

MUSA parkrun:
Aidy Hughes 24:15

This week’s tourist ended up at the birthplace of the parkrun, Bushy Park. Elaine Kennedy added yet another parkrun location to her list, finishing in 50:30.

Waterworks junior parkrun:
Joseph Eager 10:11, Owen Dunseath 10:30, Eloise McAuley 11:19, Leo McAuley 11:19, Erin Dunseath 16:03

The running started back on Easter Monday as a few Harriers were first to run off the Easter eggs at the Whitehead 5 mile:
Kevin Donnelly 32:13, Neil McCready 33:49, Yasmin Lynn 49:07, Dermot Boyd 51:03.

Then on Tuesday the ladies took over in the Springwell Purple Ladies 5k:
Anita Piatek 26:47, Suzanne Brennan 27:40, Roisin Bradley 31:18, Mairead “2 races a week at least” O’Hare 33:50

Then this afternoon was the Armagh 10k:
Ramunas Stanevicius 39:35PB, Kevin Donnelly (again) 40:29, Galina Stanevicius 1:06:19

A big thanks to John Black and ulsterathleticsarchive.co.uk who are taking up the space left by NI Running and keeping us poor report writers sane by posting loads of local race results. Cheers!

But the highlight of the week was the London Marathon and our own Magnificent Seven were glad to see temperatures this year were more like Mallusk than Malaga. (Thankfully, taps were definitely on)

Prof Alan Ladd, the birthday boy, was first home in a PB (and close to club record) 2:53:50
Patricia HOTM Curistan 3:35:55 another PB
Laura Rose 3:40:15
Deborah Ewing 4:25:04
Elaine Kennedy 5:16:35
Janet “it’s only a twinge” Grew 5:36:47
Mairead “The Newbie” O’Hare 5:47:43

Time for some well earned celebrations all round folks.

https://youtu.be/9iteRKvRKFA

Until next week, behave.

CAVILLATOR

Club Report – Sunday 21st April 2019

Happy Easter to all you Harriers, hope the bunny brought you plenty of chocolate. The Cavillator has took his well earned break so you’re stuck with work experience boy this week.

Glad there is not much to report with very little racing this week, as everyone has their taps aff, Benny McGeown is regularly seen running around Mallusk with not a tap on when the big yellow thing is high in the sky.

Scott Dowling and Emily Dowling took on the event in Ballybunion, Co. Kerry, with Scott finishing the half marathon in 1.58.59 and Emily completing the 10K in 1.08.59

Now onto the parkrun results.

At the Valley, it was the launch of the 24 in 24, a number of brave Harriers, men and women will take on the crazy challenge on the 29th June 2019, I thought the Ultras were bad last week but these guys are a different breed however all in aid of a worthy cause and our charity partner Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice.

First finisher was our young superstar Tom Fleming in 19.27PB, if you blinked you would miss him, Ramunas Stanevicius 19.59, James Hewitt 25.30PB, Laura Rose 26.24, Karen McKee 26.25, Danny Donaldson 26.26, Jim Guinn 26.26, Neil Campbell 26.26, Aidy Hughes 26.27, Stephen Gallagher 26.28, Joe Mathers 26.28, Odhran Skillen 26.52, Michael McFarlane 26.52, Anton Piatek 27.32, Lee-Anne Hutchinson 29.10PB, Hannah Hope 29.23PB, Pamela McCafferty 29.31, Sarah McCafferty 29.42, Marie McFarlane 29.43, Joanne Milne 30.32, Yasmin Lynn 30.39, Jasper Brooks 31.01, Paddy Brooks 31.07, Sharon Dunn 31.44, Tiffany Donaldson 31.45, Paul Skillen 33.40, Galina Stanevicius 35.04, Lorraine Forsythe 54.56

Antrim Parkrun

Alan Kerr 25.01, Elaine Kennedy 29.11, Tina Steele 30.42

Waterworks Parkrun

Neil McCready 22.28, Ryan McCready28.18,

Victoria Parkrun

Kevin Donnelly 18.29

Portrush Parkrun

David Esler 27.17, Riley Kerr 35.17, Andrew Kerr 35.20

Castlewellan Parkrun

Stephen Semple 27.19, Joseph Eager 27.18, Maeve Kennedy 42.08

Orangefield Parkrun

Ben Davidson 24.03

Now onto the junior parkruns

Jordanstown junior parkrun

Mathew Hawkins 11.16

Waterworks junior parkrun

Joseph Eager 9.55, Eloise McAuley 10.44, Leo McAuley 11.09, Jamie Campbell 15.03, Hollie Brennan 15.48.

With the London and Belfast marathons quickly approaching and the last of the long miles being completed good luck to everyone, trust your training be safe and more importantly have fun.

Sorry in advance if anything has been missed but I am taking my tap aff and going for a run!

Work Experience Boy..