Yes, it’s freezing, windy and the nights are getting darker. It must be August in Mallusk. And as thoughts turn to Christmas, you’ve all been getting in some racing before the first snow hits. Taking on the parkruns this week were: Valley parkrun: Ramunas Stanevicius 19:41, Neil Campbell 21:27, Alan Erwin 27:08, Neill McGlinchey 28:38,…
The obvious highlight of the week (or any week) was a certain race over a PB course somewhere in darkest Mallusk. But more of that later. Taking on the parkruns this week were: Valley “Blues Brothers” parkrun: Alastair “Elwood” Houldsworth 22:35 (and 2nd place overall), Ken “orange whip” McAuley 20:46, Paddy “Jake” Brooks 23:53, Noel…
Well, the annual two weeks of overindulging, a diet consisting mainly of beer, pizza, wine, ice cream and beer again, has not really helped my elite training regime. Then again, I did do a couple of short slow runs when I was away. (Well, obviously just for the first week). I think that more than…
Do you hear that sound? It’s the bottom of the barrel being scraped as both Cav and Work Experience Boy are both off enjoying their holidays, and so it’s left to yours truly to report on last week’s running. So down to business, beginning with a round-up of all your parkrunning. Waterworks parkrun Ken McAuley…
Denis Rankin Round by Lee O’Boyle
Well good morning Harriers. As our weekly Cavillator is on a well deserved holiday you are once again lumbered with me. To start us off this week a few had their yearly pilgrimage to the Ards Riviera resort of Portaferry completing the 10 miles and relay where: 10 Miler Mark Smith 1.02:56 (1st in age…
June was a jam packed month in the racing calendar and as always the Harriers were out in force. From EAMS 6hr Challenges, Comber 10k, Energia 24, ultras in the Mournes, marathons along the coast and the best challenge in the calendar, Mallusk Harriers 24 in 24. Firstly, a massive congratulations to all the 24…
I’m walking on sunshine and don’t it feel good. So said Katrina and her Waves. I disagree. Both on a general scientific basis (it sounds dangerous to me) and also after my run today. I was practically walking and didn’t feel good at all. Taking on the parkruns this week were: Valley parkrun: Neil McCready…
June was a super busy month for the club with many harriers taking part and helping in lots of crazy running adventures. June had us see Energia 24 and 24in24. Special mention to our harrier hero Peter McGarry. Whilst out on his run at the pitches he came across a man who had collapsed and…
They say the best things in life are worth waiting for. This report is the exception. Taking on the parkruns without being headers this week were: Valley parkrun: Neil McCready 20:54, Alan Erwin 24:38, Ken McAuley 24:38, Paul Skillen 25:59, Pamela McCafferty 26:47, Leo McAuley 29:40, Lord Ian Brennan 29:52, Danny Donaldson 29:53, Joe Mathers…
