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Club Race Report – 16th April 2023

Easter’s over. It’s bucketing rain most of the time and blowing a gale. I think it’s marathon season folks. Time for maranoia to set in in households across Mallusk.

Taking on the parkruns this week:

Valley parkrun:

Adam McCann 18:10 and first finisher, Stevo Armour 19:55PB and third finisher, Ben Davidson 25:12, ADav 25:44, Paul Skillen 26:04, Anton Piatek 26:32, Alan Stewart 26:38, Sharon Dunn 28:11, Cathy Ryan 28:28, Clare Teer 28:46, Stephen Curran 28:48, Terri Ganley 31:58PB, Roisin Brooks 32:07, Bronagh Adjey 34:02, Martin McCready 34:42, Cathy McLoughlin 35:41PB, Shane McBrien 36:02, John Teer 36:50, Emma Toner 37:48, Clare Gallagher 39:11

Waterworks parkrun:

Kevin Donnelly 20:40, Ciaran Wright 23:18, Lord Ian Brennan 23:47, Joe Mathers 23:47, Dawn ROTM Blain 23:48, Jim Hewitt 25:14, Suzanne Brennan 26:00, Karen McKee 26:15PB, Joanne Milne 30:46

Victoria parkrun:

Mark Smith 17:00, Stephen Murphy 21:37, Carrie Murphy 31:10PB

Ormeau parkrun:

Robbie Gould 21:50, Rab Gould 26:28, Lauren Penman 32:39

Antrim parkrun:

Neil McCready 22:50, Stephen Semple 23:53, Maeve Kennedy 24:46, Elaine Kennedy 30:40, David Esler 42:16, Joseph Eager 47:36

Limavady parkrun:

David Graham 18:58 and third finisher

Knockbracken Reservoir parkrun:

Elijah Cushley 22:02

Limepark Playing Fields parkrun:

Coach Sinead O’Hare 25:36, Mairead O’Hare 40:42

Jordanstown junior parkrun:

Rory Mason 9:17PB and third finisher, Andrea Bradley 15:19, Coach Sinead O’Hare 20:05

Waterworks junior parkrun:

Kobe McClelland 9:15, Kayden McClelland 9:24, Aaron Ladd 10:46, Caleb Ladd 14:30, Alice McAuley 14:45, Hollie Brennan 15:00

Easter Monday saw some Harriers try to burn off a few of the Easter eggs by taking on the Whitehead 5 mile race:

Stephen Gallagher 33:57PB, Ciaran Wright 36:19, Craig Goodall 39:08, Suzanne Brennan 39:36PB, Aidy Hughes 44:16PB and obviously Dermot Boyd 55:28

And big shout out to Eloise and Leo McAuley who finished as second girl and third boy respectively in the junior fun run.

On Wednesday evening we had a great turn out for the latest Tafelta Night of Friendly 5000s. Braving the weather conditions were:

Race 1

Dawn ROTM Blain 22:32 and first place, Sophie Magee 23:30, Aidy Hughes 26:03

Race 2

Stephen Murphy 21:10 and second place, Joe Mathers 21:45, Lord Ian Brennan 21:54, Suzanne Brennan 22:46

Race 3

Stevo Armour 19:07 and race winner

Race 4

David Graham 17:46 and third place, Mark Smith 17:48, Robbie Gould 18:07, Marty O’Neill 18:18, Kevin Donnelly 18:31

Then on Thursday, our mountain goats, Lee and Micky, took on the first Hill & Dale event in Castlewellan:

Lee O’Boyle 36:07, Micky McAuley 40:21

Lee had a top 10 finish out of over 300 runners

So, this week’s tune is for Prof Ladd as he takes on the Boston marathon tomorrow.

It’s from Boston’s finest musical export (other than Marky Mark obviously).

Best of legs Prof.

Until next week, behave.

CAVILLATOR

Club Race Report – 3rd April 2023

Bright nights and back to the pitches. It’s Springtime in Mallusk!

Taking on the parkruns this week:

Valley parkrun:

Martin O’Neil 20:48, David Graham 20:49, Leo McAuley 23:07, Eloise McAuley 24:10, Coach Sinead O’Hare 24:14PB, Stevo Armour 26:25, Ciaran Wright 26:26, Brendan McGeown 26:51, Johnny Carey 27:06, Owen Fulton 28:41, Joe Mathers 28:43, Neill McGlinchey 28:56, Sharon Dunn 28:57, Cathy Ryan 29:19, Marie McBrien 30:25, Shane McBrien 30:27, Ben Davidson 30:41, ADav 30:42, Joanne Milne 32:58, Carrie Murphy 32:58PB, Stephen Murphy 33:12, Terri Ganley 34:16, Roseann McGeown 34:45, John Teer 37:43, Clare Gallagher 41:37

And

congratulations to Marie on completing her 250th parkrun. And Joanne completing her 150th.

And

congrats on the excellent cakeage all round.

Waterworks parkrun:

Kevin Donnelly 20:08, Lord Ian Brennan 27:29, Michael Crossan 35:11

Wallace Park parkrun:

And Obviously Dermot Boyd 34:12

Ormeau parkrun:

Robbie Gould 22:13

Antrim parkrun:

Maeve Kennedy 25:20, Susan Thompson 29:06

Stormont parkrun:

Paul Skillen 24:36PB

Sixmilewater parkrun:

Elijah Cushley 20:26PB

Jordanstown Junior parkrun:

Coach Sinead O’Hare 8:47 and second finisher, Riley Kerr 14:27, Rhys Kerr 14:27

Waterworks junior parkrun:

Leo McAuley 7:29PB and third finisher, Alice McAuley 20:56

2 of our Harriers headed east to the big smoke to take part in the London Landmarks Half Marathon. Patrice McCann finished in 2:09:11 and Kelly Carlisle in 3:17:00.

This morning saw the latest Titanic 10k. Another event on the club championship calendar and so hotly contested by many (you know who you are Stephen!):

Mark Smith 35:35, David Graham 36:21, Stevo Armour 39:14PB, Stephen Gallagher 40:14PB, Alan Erwin 41:22, Stephen Murphy 46:03, Joe Mathers 47:18, Dawn ROTM Blain 47:31PB, Suzanne Brennan 47:42PB, Craig Goodall 48:53, Cathy Ryan 55:10, Aidy Hughes 55:18, Stephen Curran 57:45PB, Marie McBrien 57:46PB, Roisin Brooks 1:02:03

And our elite squad were competing in the junior 1k race:

Joseph Eager 4:07, Rory Mason 4:10, Conall Freehill 5:20, Zaria Warren 6:05PB, Hollie Brennan 6:08, Ziggy Warren (and Mum!) 7:31

So, this week’s tune is for all those who ran somewhere near the Titanic Quarter today.

And, to be cruel, the video contains shots of water. I apologise.

Until next week, behave.

CAVILLATOR

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

Club Race Report – 26th February 2023

Meteorological Spring starts on Wednesday so they tell me.

Nothing is so beautiful as Spring –

When weeds, in wheels, shoot long and lovely and lush;

Thrush’s eggs look little low heavens, and thrush

Through the echoing timber does so rinse and wring

The ear, it strikes like lightnings to hear him sing

So said that Gerard Manley Hopkins bloke. But then he didn’t live in Mallusk. It’s still baltic here.

Firstly, some late results off the Vidiprinter from last Sunday’s East Coast Junior XC event:

Mini Girls 650m:

Alice McAuley 4:24 and second place

Minor Girls 1300m:

Eloise McAuley 5:27 and third place

Junior Girls 1750m:

Coach Sinead O’Hare 10:02

Junior Boys 1750m:

Leo McAuley 8:09

Taking on the parkruns this week:

Valley parkrun:

Adam McCann 18:11PB and first finisher, Ben Davidson 20:37, ADav 23:33, Eloise McAuley 25:08, Coach Sinead O’Hare 25:22, Anton Piatek 25:41, Ciaran Hawkins 26:23, Paul Skillen 26:45, joe Mathers 27:03, Shane McBrien 28:47, Marie McBrien 28:59 (brave man Shane!), Neill McGlinchey 29:13, Nuala Muldoon 29:13, Owen Fulton 29:56, Sharon Dunn 29:57, Joanne Milne 31:39, Martin McCready 34:14, Stephen Curran 35:37

Waterworks parkrun:

Maeve Kennedy 25:00, Jim Hewitt 25:04

Victoria parkrun:

Elijah Cushley 20:48

ECOS Ballymena parkrun:

Stephen Murphy 22:39

Wallace parkrun:

Elaine Kennedy 29:09

Antrim parkrun:

Rab Gould 22:53, Robbie Gould 25:44

Carrickfergus parkrun:

And Obviously Dermot Boyd 34:25

Limavady parkrun:

Johnny Carey 25:03

Sixmilewater parkrun:

Rory Mason 27:38

Crawfordsburn Country parkrun:

Clare ROTM Gallagher 43:23, Louise Ladd 43:24

Victoria junior parkrun:

Rory Mason 9:23

Jordanstown Junior parkrun:

Coach Sinead O’Hare 8:58, Matthew Hawkins 9:47PB, Rhys Kerr 19:42

Waterworks junior parkrun:

Leo McAuley 7:49, Joseph Eager 8:48, Alice McAuley 13:47PB, Eloise McAuley 13:48

In other racing, Lee O’Boyle was podium hunting again at the latest Sperrin Harriers Winter League Event. Lee finished the 10 mile race in second place in 1:00:50.

Well done Lee. A great result.

Today saw the finale to this year’s XC League at Billy Neill Playing Fields.

Ladies 6k:

Suzanne Brennan 29:45, Sharon Dunn 32:55

Men’s 12k:

Michael Crossan 48:21, Kevin Donnelly 49:22, David Graham 49:22, Sean Doherty 50:36, Micky McAuley 52:51, Stephen Gallagher 52:52, Stephen Armour 53:24

By now, most of you will be willing this to end and eagerly awaiting the next question in the Alan Erwin quiz. Unfortunately, the quiz has been suspended for legal reasons (i.e. the lawyers thought it wasn’t funny). In other news, water is wet.

So this week’s tune is for Karen McKee who has progressed the Harrier Sunday morning 10@10 from a potential prayer meeting to a chance to shout randomly about her love of cars. Who knew?

Until next week, behave.

CAVILLATOR

Club Race Report – 19th February 2023

We had athletes falling over (gracefully), seniors panicking over getting beaten by the juniors (rightfully so) and Sunday runs almost turning into prayer groups. A fairly typical week for the Harriers then.

Taking on the parkruns this week:

Valley parkrun:

Ben Davidson 21:21, Elijah Cushley 21:31, Rab Gould 23:09, ADav 26:04, Martin McCready 34:20, Matthew Hawkins 36:06, Ciaran Hawkins 36:10, John Teer 37:34, Clare Teer 37:35, Terri Ganley 59:40, Clare Gallagher 59:52

Huge congratulations to John Teer on completing his 100th parkrun.

And similarly sized congratulations to Rab Gould who was told afterwards that he had just completed his 200th parkrun.

Waterworks parkrun:

Jim Hewitt 25:23, Marie McBrien 27:43, Cathy Ryan 27:50, Shane McBrien 28:08, Suzanne Brennan 28:11

Victoria parkrun:

Joe Mathers 23:45, Nuala Muldoon 23:55, Sharon Dunn 24:15

Antrim parkrun:

Elaine Kennedy 29:18

Limavady parkrun:

Johnny Carey 27:30

And we even had a couple of tourists this week:

Rory Mason headed to the Black Country, to Wolverhampton, the home of Robert Plant, Liam Payne and Enoch Powell, to take on the Wolverhampton parkrun. Rory finished in 27:27.

Also, 3 Harriers took on the Burgess parkrun in London: Joseph Eager 23:27, Stephen Semple 24:41, Maeve Kennedy 24:41. This parkrun is situated in Camberwell, previously home to famous parkrunners including Karl Marx, Enid Blyton and Florence Welch. Carrots were not involved.

Jordanstown Junior parkrun:

Matthew Hawkins 13:09, Coach Sinead O’Hare 15:03, Andrea Bradley 15:23, Rhys Kerr 15:39

Waterworks junior parkrun:

Aaron Ladd 11:10, Caleb Ladd 14:04PB

In other racing, Coach Sinead O’Hare completed her 6th and final leg of the Born 2 Run series, completing the Castlewellan 5k in 27:11.

Also on Saturday, the club held its latest running of its 5k handicap event. This is where start times are staggered depending on 5k PB times (or Harrier’s versions of them!). If everyone matches their PB then everyone crosses the line together. Simples.

Finish times were as follows:

Adam McCann 17:55 PB, David Graham 18:16, Stevo Armour 18:50, Robbie Gould 18:50, Michael Crossan 18:57 PB, Kevin Donnelly 21:47, Anton Piatek 22:34, Ian Brennan 22:39, Dawn Blain 23:14 PB, Karen McKee 24:03, Stephen Curran 26:27 PB, Erin Dunseath 33:54 PB, Clare Gallagher 37:54,Hollie Brennan 39:20 PB

After Prof Ladd did his wizardy calculation things, Hollie Brennan was declared the well-deserved winner. Congratulations Hollie. Good time to ask for a pony.

If any of our juniors were competing in the second East Coast Junior XC event today we will update next week as result are not available yet.

So, to finish on a low, it’s time for the Alan Erwin Quiz. Again.

First of all, last week’s answer – Alan Erwin. So well done again if you got that one.

This week’s question is:

Which Harrier thinks that Game of Thrones is a documentary but that Fiona Bruce is made up?

Just keep your thoughts to yourselves.

So this week’s tune is for Davy Graham, the man who loves to eat. Especially before he takes on the juniors over 5k.

Until next week, behave.

CAVILLATOR

Club Race Report – 12th February 2023

Another fairly quiet week, with only the highest class international road racing event and high quality league XC running to break it up. So, you know. Quiet.

Taking on the parkruns this week:

Valley parkrun:

Adam McCann 18:14PB and first finisher, Neil Campbell 20:41, ADav 22:29, Anton Piatek 25:35, Coach Sinead O’Hare 26:35, Paul Skillen 26:36, Cathy Ryan 28:44, Clare Teer 29:18, Terri Ganley 32:47PB, Martin McCready 34:10, John Teer 37:46

Waterworks parkrun:

Jim Hewitt 25:10, Lord Ian Brennan 25:57, Joe Mathers 25:57, Marie McBrien 27:55, Shane McBrien 29:24, Hollie Brennan 44:12, Suzanne Brennan 45:51

Victoria parkrun:

Robbie Gould 21:39, Stephen Semple 24:00, Maeve Kennedy 24:40, Sharon Dunn 32:06, Stevo Armour 32:07

Craigavon parkrun:

And Obviously Dermot Boyd 32:02PB

Antrim parkrun:

Stephen Murphy 22:09PB, Carrie Murphy 32:33PB, Elaine Kennedy 49:37

Limavady parkrun:

Johnny Carey 24:45

Sixmilewater parkrun:

Tom Fleming 16:36 and first finisher, Rory Mason 26:54, Matthew Hawkins 32:51PB, Ciaran Hawkins 32:59

Crawfordsburn Country parkrun:

Elijah Cushley 21:24PB

Garvagh Forest parkrun:

Owen Fulton 29:27

Jordanstown Junior parkrun:

Matthew Hawkins 12:54, Andrea Bradley 13:28, Coach Sinead O’Hare 18:47

Waterworks junior parkrun:

Leo McAuley 7:57 and second finisher, Joseph Eager 8:33PB, Hollie Brennan 14:26, Caleb Ladd 14:37, Alice McAuley 14:40PB

In other racing, we had Harrier representation at the ever impressive Armagh International Road Race Series on Thursday night. Kevin Donnelly completed the 3k in 10:06

Then the mudsuckers were back at it again on Saturday, this time at the latest league event at Stormont:

U13 Boys & Girls

Eloise McAuley 7:48, Joseph Eager 8:08, Leo McAuley 12:05

Women’s Race:

Suzanne Brennan 25:05, Nuala Muldoon 27:24, Sharon Dunn 28:11, Joanne Milne 30:34

Men’s Race:

Michael Crossan 26:46, Kevin Donnelly 27:37, Robbie Gould 28:03, Stevo Armour 28:55, Stephen Gallagher 29:06, Micky McAuley 29:07, Ben Davidson 29:10, Ciaran Wright 30:34

In other mysteries, the Alan Erwin quiz has still not been killed off. Work that one out.

First of all, last week’s answer – Alan Erwin. So well done again if you got that one.

This week’s question is:

Which Harrier has left their straighteners on since June 1983?

Answers on a postcard to the usual address.

So this week’s tune is for all you lovers out there. So, on Tuesday evening, cuddle up close to your loved one (or someone else’s if that way inclined) and sing this in their ear. Happy Valentine’s Day Harriers.

Until next week, behave.

CAVILLATOR

Club Race Report – 5th February 2023

A fairly quiet week this week for racing and results. You must all be focusing on your strength training or cleaning your XC spikes. Or maybe just bingeing Happy Valley. All equally painful.

Taking on the parkruns this week:

Valley parkrun:

Adam McCann 18:17PB and first finisher, Neil Campbell 21:59, Nuala Muldoon 24:39, Coach Sinead O’Hare 27:51, Stephen Curran 28:03PB, Paul Skillen 28:03, Marie McBrien 29:27, Ciaran Hawkins 37:56, John Teer 38:14

Waterworks parkrun:

Jim Hewitt 27:14, Cathy Ryan 27:56

Victoria parkrun:

Lord Ian Brennan 22:47PB, Martin McCready 33:24

Ormeau Park parkrun:

And Obviously Dermot Boyd 32:52

Antrim parkrun:

Maeve Kennedy 25:23

Colin Glen parkrun:

Neil McCready 22:01

Orangefield parkrun:

Elijah Cushley 22:57

Sixmilewater parkrun:

Anita Piatek 47:31

Garvagh Forest parkrun:

Johnny Carey 23:28

But the Harriers also had a wee parkrun day out as several headed off to sunny Carryduff to take on the Knockbracken Reservoir parkrun. This parkrun takes place in Knockbracken and the course surrounds a reservoir. Imagine.

Great results all round with 5 Harriers filling spots in the top 10 finishers.

David Graham 17:26PB and second finisher, Kevin Donnelly 18:18, Robbie Gould 18:25, Stevo Armour 18:34, Sean Doherty 18:50PB, Ben Davidson 20:32, ADav 21:16, Rab Gould 21:57, Stephen Murphy 22:05PB, Sharon Dunn 25:46, Neill McGlinchey 27:25, Owen Fulton 29:34, Joanne Milne 30:43, Louise Ladd 31:21, Carrie Murphy 32:34, Emily Murphy 32:34, Clare Gallagher 37:48

Belfast Victoria junior parkrun:

Rory Mason 10:23

Jordanstown Junior parkrun:

Riley Kerr 13:23, Matthew Hawkins 13:35, Andrea Bradley 14:21, Coach Sinead O’Hare 15:28, Rhys Kerr 15:47

Bangor junior parkrun:

Aaron Ladd 10:30PB, Caleb Ladd 12:45

No Harriers at the Waterworks junior parkrun this week but I did say I would catch up with last week’s results which were delayed:

Aaron Ladd 10:53PB, Caleb Ladd 14:06, Hollie Brennan 15:25

In other running, we were represented at Half Marathon distance at the We Run Wild Rabbit Run event at Woodburn Reservoir:

Alan Kerr 2:23:26, Elaine Kennedy 2:29:18

We also had vests at the latest Sperrin Harriers Trail Series 10k event at Drum Manor:

Lee O’Boyle 37:19 and second place and Aidy Hughes 1:00:53

Our elites (basically Team McAuley) were then in action today at the first event of this year’s East Coast AC Junior XC Series at Larne. Whilst each of the 3 McAuleys were good enough for podium finishes, the exact results and times are not yet available. I’ll update full details next week but well done McAuleys.

But no racing doesn’t mean no question folks! The Alan Erwin Quiz continues (why? most of you ask)

First of all, last week’s answer – Alan Erwin. So well done again if you got that one.

This week’s question is:

Which Harrier cannot say the work “ticket” and so missed out on their dream of being a train conductor?

If you know, tell someone.

So this week’s tune is for those who ran the reservoir yesterday. Even Neill. Who smiled whilst running. Honestly.

Until next week, behave.

CAVILLATOR