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Club Race Report – 13th February 2022

Wind last week; rain this week. Typical Mallusk.
Do you know the technical term for a sunny day that follows two rainy days in Mallusk? Monday.


Taking on the parkruns this week were:
Valley parkrun:


Neil Campbell 19:23, Ramunas Stanevicius 22:30, Elijah Cushley 23:04, ADav 25:43, Neill McGlinchey 30:08, Martin McCready 31:11, Sophie Davidson 32:17, Joanne Milne 32:19


Waterworks parkrun:
Sean Doherty 21:04PB, Claire McCann 47:07


Citypark parkrun:
David Esler 23:55, Dermot Boyd 32:36


Antrim parkrun
Stephen Armour 20:05PB, Paul Skillen 22:50, Karen McKee 23:43, Stephen Semple 24:00, Maeve Kennedy 24:09PB, Elaine Kennedy 28:29, Nikki Fleck 30:09, Roisin Brooks 31:29
And congratulations to Roisin on her 50th parkrun


Sixmilewater parkrun:
Tom Fleming 18:06 and first finisher! Again!
Another tourist this week as Sarah “itchy feet” Ross headed over to the Buckingham parkrun, in Buckinghamshire – no, seriously. Sarah finished in 23:48. Buckingham is an old Anglo Saxon town, later settled by the Romans. But I genuinely know nothing interesting about this town. It has both a Barclays and a Lloyds bank, a Travelodge and a Best Western. Bet the weekends just fly by in Buckingham.


Jordanstown junior parkrun:
Joseph Eager 9:09 and first finisher, Matthew Hawkins 10:39 and 3rd finisher.

Waterworks junior parkrun:
Jessie Smith 12:15, Hollie Brennan 16:32


In other racing this week, we had representatives at the Stormont XC on Saturday. Kevin Donnelly finished the Men’s 4.4 mile race in 28:29, Micky McAuley 28:31, Johnny Carey 34:35, Alan Kerr 38:45


Then today, the Elites/Juniors were back in action at the latest East Coast Junior XC event:
Mini Girls 650m Race
Alice McAuley 5:26
Minor Girls 1300m Race
Eloise McAuley 5:51 and 2nd place
Minor Boys 1300m Race


Kayden McClelland 6:27
Junior Girls 1750m Race
Emily Murphy 8:59
Junior Boys 1750m Race
Joe Eager 9:24
Senior Boys 1750 Race
Tom Fleming 6:30 and 2nd place
So this week’s tune is for this morning’s 10@10 crew who had to brave the waves of water coming down the Sealstown Road as they attempted to swim upstream.
The route was Paul’s idea; his absence was noted!
(although the junior XC was a decent excuse, I suppose).
https://youtu.be/Gu2pVPWGYMQ
Until next week, behave.
CAVILLATOR

Club Race Report – 6th February 2022

nother windy one this week. Actually, on Wednesday night, I was so windy when I was walking to the gym that I got blown into the off licence. Extraordinary.


Taking on the parkruns this week were:


Valley parkrun:
Anton Piatek 29:46, Sinead O’Hare 31:44, Martin McCready 32:46


Waterworks parkrun:
Kevin Donnelly 19:52, Martin O’Neill 21:09, Stephen Armour 22:52, Paul Skillen 25:14, Sarah Ross 25:20, Brendan McGeown 25:23, Lord Ian Brennan 26:43, Joe Mathers 26:44, ADav 26:57, Karen McKee 29:15PB, Joanne Milne 31:42, Sharon Dunn 31:49, Claire McCann 49:39


Big crowd of Harriers at the Waterworks today as Suzanne Brennan was Run Director.
And because there was cake. Oh yeah, and because Lord Brennan was celebrating his 100th parkrun. And his 40th birthday. And his bad hangover.


Falls parkrun:
Susan Thompson 29:06


Antrim parkrun
Elaine Kennedy 28:21

Sixmilewater parkrun:
Tom Fleming 18:14 and first finisher!


And we had a tourist this week as our own Iron Man David Esler took on the Ballincollig parkrun, finishing in 24:22. This parkrun is in County Cork, just west of Cork City. Ballincollig is famous for its old gunpowder mills (now closed!) and for Rory Gallagher’s grave which is just outside the town. Everyday is still a school day kids. Never too old to learn.
Except Ian obviously, we gave up on him a long time ago.

Jordanstown junior parkrun:
Joseph “back in action” Eager 10:45, Matthew Hawkins 10:55


Waterworks junior parkrun:
Jessie Smith 11:54PB


Victoria junior parkrun:
Kayden McClelland 9:56, Kobe McClelland 10:05

So this week’s tune is for Lord Brennan and it is the song that was number one on the day of his birth. Very apt it is too! He may be more Airfix than catwalk, but he is a model in our eyes and he is looking good.
https://youtu.be/GEnx9xS79Lc
Until next week, behave.
CAVILLATOR

Club Race Report – 30th January 2022

Another week, another hill, another storm and another delay to the start of my healthy new year resolutions.
Taking on the parkruns this week were:


Valley parkrun:
Joe Mathers 22:31, Sarah Ross 25:09, Paul Skillen 25:15, David Esler 26:23, Sinead O’Hare 30:36, Martin McCready 32:00, ADav 32:01, Joanne Milne 33:05, Roisin Brooks 34:05, Owen Fulton 53:25


Waterworks parkrun:
Lord Ian Brennan 25:43, Anton Piatek 26:32


Wallace parkrun:
Elijah Cushley 22:08PB


Antrim parkrun
Stephen Semple 24:06, Maeve Kennedy 24:33, Elaine Kennedy 29:46


Sixmilewater parkrun:
Stephen Armour 20:44, Sharon Dunn 25:49

Jordanstown junior parkrun:
Matthew Hawkins 10:30, Ben Halliday 11:55


Well done Matthew on completing your 150th junior parkrun!

Waterworks junior parkrun:
Hollie Brennan 17:09


In other racing this week, Alan Kerr continued his participation in the Sperrin Harriers Winter Trail League, this time ably assisted by ROTM Aidy Hughes. Alan finished in 1:03:59 and Aidy in 1:04:09.

And Dermot Boyd continued his running of the Born2Run series this time ably assisted by Kevin Donnelly. Dermot finished in 1:04:10 and Kevin in 36:08. A great effort from Kevin in particular as he finished in 5th place overall.
Finally, our elite squad (i.e. the juniors) were back in XC action ,this time at the East Coast Athletic Club Junior XC Event in Larne.


Minor Girls Race
Eloise McAuley 4:21 and 2nd place, Amelia Fleming 4:43

Minor Boys Race
Kayden McClelland 4:27, Kobe McClelland 4:50


Junior Girls Race
Emily Murphy 7:28, Sinead O’Hare 8:23

Junior Boys
Leo McAuley 7:16


Senior Boys
Tom Fleming 5:25 and first place!


And a special mention to Joe Eager who picked up a knee injury during the race and was unable to finish. Best wishes for a speedy recovery (but milk it while you can…).

So this week’s tune for everyone who braved the elements on Tuesday night at the pitch, Thursday night hills and anyone who just made it out on Saturday afternoon.


https://youtu.be/T2FAGaP3kY4
Until next week, behave.
CAVILLATOR

Club Race Report – 23rd January 2022

A quieter week after the excitement of our XC event last week. 3k time trials and Sunday long runs were enough to keep most of us occupied this week.


Taking on the parkruns this week were:
Valley parkrun:


Ben Davidson 22:51, Elijah Cushley 23:01, Johnny Carey 23:10PB, Neil McCready 23:30, ADav 24:01, Sarah Ross 24:04 (and first female finisher), Paul Skillen 26:17, Neill McGlinchey 31:12, Cathy Ryan 32:27, Anita Piatek 34:01, Joanne Milne 36:09, John Teer 38:27, Marie McBrien 41:19


Waterworks parkrun:
Kevin Donnelly 21:57, David Esler 24:13PB, Lord Ian Brennan 26:01, Claire McCann 31:46, Martin McCready 32:56


Antrim parkrun:
Elaine Kennedy 29:26


Sixmilewater parkrun
Bernie McAllister 26:30PB


Knockbracken Reservoir parkrun:
Dermot Boyd 31:59
This week’s “tourists” were Stephen Semple and Maeve Kennedy who bravely ventured to sunny Strabane, the jewel of West Tyrone. Stephen finished his first visit to this parkrun in 22:55 and Maeve in 24:06.
Strabane is the birthplace of John Dunlap, who we all know printed the United States Declaration of Independence. It is also the home of Hugo Duncan who is, another person.


Jordanstown junior parkrun:
Emily Murphy 8:47PB, Sinead O’Hare 10:03, Ben Halliday 12:51, Matthew Hawkins 12:58

Waterworks junior parkrun:
Jessie Smith 12:48, Hollie Brennan 14:21, Lexi Smith 14:28


Some of our juniors were running with the big boys (and girls) yesterday at the International XC event at Billy Neill Playing Fields:
Under 13 Girls:
Emily Murphy 10:18
Sinead O’Hare 11:22
Under 15 Boys:
Tom Fleming 10:58


Speaking of tourists, Angela Stevens found somewhere even more exotic than Strabane. Honestly.
Angela took part in the Kearsney Striders Half Marathon in Durban, South Africa finishing in 2:40:02.
So, here’s a tune to commemorate Angela’s far away efforts. Hope the club vest was on show! And yes, I know this should be Toto. But where’s the fun in that…


https://youtu.be/9J3lwZjHenA
Until next week, behave.
CAVILLATOR

Club Race Report – 16th January 2022

Only really one event to dominate this week’s report. No, not the “work event” the committee members had that time. Yes, it’s all about the sun dappled fields of Mallusk this week. But more of that later.


Taking on the parkruns this week were:


Valley parkrun:
Ramunas Stanevicius 22:10, Karen McKee 26:05, ADav 26:07, David Esler 26:24, Paul Skillen 26:25, Neill McGlinchey 32:41, John Teer 38:33


Waterworks parkrun:
Kevin Donnelly 20:57, Lord Ian Brennan 24:31, Anton Piatek 27:08, Claire McCann 32:14


Victoria parkrun:
Martin O’Neill 18:15PB, Neil McCready 21:07, Dermot Boyd 31:40


Antrim parkrun:
Stephen Armour 20:29PB, Elijah Cushley 22:10PB, Sarah Ross 23:52, Sharon Dunn 25:36PB, Elaine Kennedy 29:32


Sixmilewater parkrun:
Bernie McAllister 27:18PB


Hillsborough Forest parkrun:
Martin McCready 36:02


Jordanstown junior parkrun:
Joseph Eager 8:54, Matthew Halliday 11:15, Ben Halliday 11:48

Waterworks junior parkrun:
Jessie Smith 14:17


So down to business and to our own wee event. This “wee” event has grown to be one of the top events on the XC calendar and is definitely now one of the first bookings of the year in many runners’ diaries. Things have obviously been far from normal in recent years and so we had no idea of the level of interest we would get this year. Turns out we had record attendances.

Whilst it was great to see the usual high calibre of athletes in the main senior races, it was just as satisfying to see over 90 primary school kids throw themselves at that first hill in the first junior race of the day.


Whilst the majority of Harriers were taking on organising and stewarding duties, several still doubled up and got the spikes on as well as the thermals:
Primary School 800m race
Boys
Joe Eager 1:57
Jack O’Neill 2:02


Girls
Eloise McAuley 1:59 (and 4th place)
Erin McNevison 2:23
Hollie Brennan 3:05

U12 2km race
Boys
Leo Mc Auley 8:12
Jack O’Neill 8:48
Girls
Sinead O’Hare 10:00

U14 3km race
Girls
Emily Murphy 14:42
Leah McNevison 15:57

Mathieson Shield 6km Ladies and Vets Race
Suzanne Brennan 30:26, Sarah Ross 31:45, Sarah O’Kane 33:02, Pamela McCafferty 33:03

Mathieson Cup 8km Men’s Race
Lee O’Boyle 29:26, Kevin Donnelly 33:34, Micky McAuley 34:29, Alan Erwin 35:01, Stephen Armour 35:34, Stephen Gallagher 35:48, Johnny Carey 40:15, Aidy Hughes 47:11

So, here’s a tune for Paul, Leeanne and all the organisers and volunteers for making today such a big success. And for all the visitors who entered our wee event and took part today.
https://youtu.be/ZUjW82je_38
Until next week, behave.
CAVILLATOR

Club Race Report – 9th January 2021

Well, don’t know about you but I made the decision to break all my new year resolutions early just so I could get on with enjoying the rest of the year. Much easier.


Taking on the parkruns this week were:
Valley parkrun:
Stephen Gallagher 22:20, Elijah Cushley 22:27PB, ADav 22:30, Ben Davidson 22:30, Stephen Armour 22:36, Alan Erwin 25:04, Sarah Ross 25:52, David Esler 27:53, Anita Piatek 29:43, Neill McGlinchey 30:45, Marie McBrien 32:50, Roisin Brooks 33:37, Joanne Milne 34:39, Sharon Dunn 34:40


Waterworks parkrun:
Kevin Donnelly 19:09, Neil McCready 21:36, Lord Ian Brennan 25:09


Antrim parkrun:
Elaine Kennedy 53:50


Castlewellan parkrun:
Ramunas Stanevicius 20:52 and 3rd finisher


Limavady parkrun:
Johnny Carey 22:58


Jordanstown junior parkrun:
Joseph Eager 9:02, Emily Murphy 9:09, Sinead O’Hare 10:46, Matthew Hawkins 11:10, Ben Halliday 12:49
In other racing, Dermot Boyd continued to compete in the Born2Run Forest series. He completed the Gosford 10k in 1:09:48.


Alan Kerr continued his participation in a different series, the Sperrin Harriers Trail Series. Alan finished An Creggan 5 mile in 45:11


So, I hope you all enjoyed the snow this week. Whoever said there is no such thing as bad weather, just inappropriate clothing, wasn’t from Mallusk. The only place where you can get sunburn and frostbite on the same run.
https://youtu.be/RlNhD0oS5pk
Until next week, behave.
CAVILLATOR

Club Run Report – 2nd January 2022

I had a mince pie for breakfast one day this week. That’s when I knew it had to be new year, new start. My resolution this time last year was to lose 10 pounds. Only 15 left to go.


Taking on the New Year’s Day parkruns this week were:
Valley parkrun:
ADav 23:17, Kevin Donnelly 23:33, Ramunas Stanevicius 24:02, Eloise McAuley 24:11PB (and first female finisher), Leo McAuley 24:15PB, Prof Alan Ladd 26:26, Michael McAuley 26:26, Sarah Ross 26:36 (and welcome home!), Sinead O’Hare 30:08PB, Ciaran Hawkins 31:01, Fidelma McCoppin 32:10, Nikki Fleck 32:33, Joanne Milne 32:55
Well done to all the juniors hitting PBs today and showing up the oldies.


Victoria parkrun:
Emily Murphy 26:18PB


Portrush parkrun:
Alan Kerr 26:43


Citypark parkrun, Craigavon:
Stephen Semple 23:55, Maeve Kennedy 24:17


Antrim parkrun:
Ciaran Wright 23:23PB, Lord Ian Brennan 25:11, Elaine Kennedy 31:50, Dermot Boyd 50:11


Comber parkrun:
Elijah Cushley 24:05


Stormont parkrun:
David Esler 26:27PB

Jordanstown junior parkrun:
Kayden McClelland 9:33, Kobe McClelland 9:51


The Xmas cobwebs were blown off by several Harriers who took part in the highly popular Christmas Cracker pairs run in Castlewellan:
Lee O’Boyle & Micky McAuley 1:07:43, Andrew McNevison & Phil Greenwood (Lisburn Triathlon Club) 1:10:54, Karen McKee & Stephen Gallagher 1:38:27, Bernard McKeaveney & Matthew Cavill 1:39:58, Frances Murray & Neil McCready 1:42:40, Lord Ian Brennan and Paul Skillen 1:46:04, Suzanne Brennan and Kate Montgomery (Lagan Valley AC) 1:49:44, Anita Piatek and Anton Piatek 1:50:48


Kevin Donnelly was at the Lough 5 mile race finishing in 29:40.


EAMS held a back to back event with 10ks, Half Marathons and Full Marathons on 2 consecutive days:
10k:
Dermot Boyd 1:07:57 on 30th
Matthew Cavill 1:01:23 on 31st
Half Marathon:
Bernard McKeaveney 2:02:25 and 2:02:41
Elaine Kennedy 2:21:35 and 2:22:32
Angela Stevens 2:19:42 on 31st


Yesterday saw the traditional curtain raiser to the new year, the Race Over the Glens.
Several Harriers took on the hills:

Lee O’Boyle 39:36 (1st place MV35-39 category and 7th place overall), Stephen Gallagher 51:09, Micky McAuley 51:54, Joe Mathers 52:06, Alan Erwin 53:20


Remember, new year’s resolutions are not legally binding. They are more like casual promises.
And the new year doesn’t really start until Tuesday anyway so time for one more mince pie.
So, this week’s tune is not the ABBA one. Thankfully.


You’re welcome.
https://youtu.be/HPRRPc2H47I
Until next week, behave.
CAVILLATOR

Club Run Report – 28th December 2021

The parkrun Gods have smiled on me this year and made Xmas Day a Saturday. No double results! And still the report is late. To be honest, I am still trying to work out whether to stop living solely off chocolate and cheese or if I should just use these After Eights as crackers to finish off the brie.


Taking on the Xmas day parkruns this week were:
Valley parkrun:
Kevin Donnelly 19:32, Micky McAuley 20:14PB, ADav 22:07, Alan Erwin 24:01, Eloise McAuley 24:23PB, Elijah Cushley 24:39, David Esler 27:03, Emily Murphy 27:59, Anton Piatek 30:21, Leo McAuley 1:00:31


And welcome Kevin to your first Valley parkrun!


Wallace parkrun:
Elaine Kennedy 31:05


Stormont parkrun:
Stephen Semple 24:27, Lord Ian Brennan 26:51


Derry City parkrun:
Johnny Carey 24:32
Jordanstown junior parkrun:
Joseph Eager 8:51 and first finisher, Matthew Hawkins 11:17 and second finisher


In other racing, Aidy Hughes continued his 2021 5k tour of darkest Tyrone, this time completing the Brocagh Bay Boxing Day 5k in 26:20.

On the same day, Bernard McKeaveney forgot about the Turkey Run and so entered the Titanic Festival 10k, finishing in 52:13.


This week’s tune is dedicated to Jim Howe of St Louis Missouri. He may not be a Harrier but he invented Tums, the first indigestion tablet. For that, I will be forever grateful. Sir, we salute you. With more wine and more cheese. And more tablets.


Until next week, behave.
CAVILLATOR

Club Run Report – 19th December 2021

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. That time where I can eat and drink absolutely everything, safe in the knowledge that I can justify it with “I’ll get back to training in January. Sure it’s only a week or two away”. I may need rolled onto the 3G pitches on a Tuesday but I’ll be back!


Taking on the parkruns this week were:
Valley parkrun:
Roisin Brooks 31:28, Marie McBrien 38:26


ECOS Ballymena parkrun:
Neil McCready 23:13


Queen’s parkrun:
Elaine Kennedy 29:04


Carrickfergus parkrun:
Matthew Hawkins 29:36, Ciaran Hawkins 29:37


Comber parkrun:
Elijah Cushley 22:49PB


Sixmilewater parkrun:
Tom Fleming 17:58 and 1st finisher, Ciaran Wright 22:18, Maeve Dunseath 25:48


Queen’s parkrun, Glasgow:
Sarah Ross 27:27

Crawfordsburn Country parkrun:
Stephen Semple 24:56, Maeve Kennedy 25:26


But most Harriers were on a day out, taking their best PB efforts across town to Victoria. Glory hunters the lot of them!
Ramunas Stanevicius 19:14PB, Andrew McNevison 19:18, Alan Erwin 19:19, Stephen Armour 19:32PB, Johnny Carey 21:34, Lord Ian Brennan 23:03, Cathy Ryan 25:00, Alan Kerr 25:11, Gemma Fowler 26:25, Clare Teer 26:26PB, Sinead O’Hare 27:50, ADav 27:51, John Teer 36:40

7 first timers on the course so not sure if any of these are 5k PBs. And one PB missed by one second. Unlucky son!
Jordanstown junior parkrun:


Tom Fleming ROTM 6:49PB and 1st finisher (another weekend double, Emily Murphy 8:48PB and 1st female finisher, Kobe McClelland 9:42, Matthew Hawkins 10:20
The only other racing this week was the latest Born2Run Run Forest Run event. This one was the 10k at Tollymore:
Matthew Cavill 55:00, Dermot Boyd 1:09:46


So, I let me wish a safe and Happy Christmas to all the Harriers. Have a good one.
Then get ready to hurt in the new year.

https://youtu.be/YGnBiaGRa1I?list=RDYGnBiaGRa1I
Until next week, behave.
CAVILLATOR

Club Run Report – 5th December 2021

“Regrets, I’ve had a few” sang Frank when he did it his way and I’m sure that, this morning, many of the Harriers who attended the Xmas dinner last night may have agreed. But a great night was still had by all, despite the nonsense being talked and the odd sore head today. Sure, we even had an appearance from Santa! Can’t believe Ian missed him.
Taking on the parkruns this week were:


Valley parkrun:
Ramunas Stanevicius 23:12, Elijah Cushley 25:23, Eloise McAuley 25:49, Paul Skillen 25:54, Clare Teer 28:17, Emily Murphy 28:47, Sharon Dunn 29:46, Dermot Boyd 33:50, John Teer 39:38, Marie McBrien 45:07


Waterworks parkrun:
Joe Mathers 23:45, David Esler 25:02PB, Maeve Kennedy 25:15 and first female finisher, Lord Ian Brennan 25:25, Claire McCann 30:04


Queens parkrun Belfast version:
Elaine Kennedy 29:35


Queens parkrun, Glasgow version:
Sarah Ross 26:47


Jordanstown junior parkrun:
Emily Murphy 9:10, 3rd finisher and 1st female finisher, Kayden McClelland 9:55, Kobe McClelland 10:13, Matthew Hawkins 11:12


Waterworks junior parkrun:
Leo McAuley 9:04 and 2nd finisher, Eloise McAuley 9:16 and 3rd finisher
And ADav was back at the Valley finishing in 22:29

The last major road race of the year took place this weekend and several Harriers took the opportunity for one more potential PB at the Podium for Sport Seeley Cup 10k:
Kevin Donnelly 36:49PB, Alan Erwin 38:56PB, Johnny Carey 46:41, Roisin Brooks 59:15
Rumours that Benny McGeown was a no show as he was making any early start on his outfit for the Xmas dinner are still to be confirmed. From the look of him last night it is unlikely.


Our own XC master, Tom Fleming, was representing the club again this week, this time at the National XC Uneven Ages competition. Tom finished 35th in the Boys U15 race in 11:54


So this week’s tune is an 80s classic, like many of our members!
https://youtu.be/r3kQlzOi27M
Until next week, behave.

CAVILLATOR