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Club Report – Sunday 3rd February 2019

Another week of fighting the weather and the couch to get out on the roads. Even some of the parkruns suffered this week.

Taking on the remaining parkruns this week were:
Valley parkrun:
Neil Campbell 20:13, Laura “ice cream with a flake” Rose 23:48 (2nd female finisher), Nuala “really big ice cream with a flake” Muldoon 26:21, Neill McGlinchey 27:32, Emily Dowling 28:55, Lord Ian Brennan 28:56, David Esler 29:35, Angela Stevens 31:39PB

Waterworks parkrun:
Neil McCready 20:43PB, Tony McKeating 22:14PB, Maeve Kennedy 24:23 (3rd female finisher), Robert Gould 25:38, Claire McCann 28:19, Roseann McGeown 33:14, Sharon Thompson 35:09, Josi McKeating 35:30
Fair play to anyone PBing in those icy conditions.

Queens parkrun:
Jim Guinn 26:32

Stormont parkrun:
Hilary Faith 30:11

Orangefield parkrun:
Ken McAuley 22:09, Susan Thompson 24:40

Taking part in the first ever Stranmillis College parkrun was Elaine Kennedy 31:12. Good luck with the new parkrun guys!

This week’s parkrun tourists are Mr & Mrs Donaldson. Danny came first in the Delaware & Raritan Canal parkrun in 19:45 and Tiffany was second female finisher in 29:02. This parkrun is held in Somerset, New Jersey. Danny and Tiff have somehow managed to find a parkrun in the most unremarkable part of America. I cannot tell you anything interesting about Somerset NJ. I apologise. Or apologize if still in NJ.

Jordanstown junior parkrun:
Matthew Hawkins 10:48PB

Yesterday the latest Born2Run event at Antrim Castle Gardens managed to survive the weather. The 10k was won by our very own Mark Smith in 34:45. Also competing were Ramunas Stanevicius 38:32, Yasmin Lynn 53:20, Galina Stanevicius 54:32, Lisa Kerr 54:24PB.
Jo Smyth represented the club in the 5k, finishing in 43:13

And, finally, this morning, a couple of Harriers took part in the Lagan Valley Charity 5k:
Laura Rose 21:47, Suzanne Brennan 29:28

Another tune in honour of the weather this week. I look forward to a different theme very soon. We all do.

https://youtu.be/XS088Opj9o0

Until next week, behave.

CAVILLATOR

Club Report – Sunday 27th January 2019

Another quiet week for racing, both on and off the road, as most of us were focused on the latest Brexit developments. Or not.

Taking on the parkruns this week were:

Valley parkrun:

Tom Fleming 20:01, Neil McCready 22:56, Alan Erwin 23:47, Laura Rose 24:09 (first female finisher), Karen McKee 24:40 (second female finisher), Paul Skillen 25:33 (but not third female finisher), Nuala Muldoon 25:41 (actual third female finisher), Emily Dowling 29:58, Jim “ice cream with a flake in it” Hewitt 30:01, Deirdre McCann 41:58, Mairead O’Hare 51:08, Zoe O’Prey 51:09

Antrim parkrun:

Alan Kerr 27:01, Janet Grew 28:23, Deborah Ewing 28:23, Tina Steele 28:24, Angela Stevens 31:07, Elaine HOTM Kennedy 53:35

Waterworks parkrun:

Ramunas Stanevicius 19:41PB, Ken McAuley 22:52, Susan Thompson 24:03, Galina Stanevicius 28:53, Sharon Thompson 33:21PB, Josi McKeating 33:42, Jo Smyth 41:11

Queens parkrun:

Jim Guinn 31:13

Orangefield parkrun:

Ben Davidson 22:51

Larne parkrun:

Stephen Semple 23:30, Maeve Kennedy 24:56 (and first female finisher)

2 parkrun tourists this week. Maeve Dunseath went to Cambridge parkrun finishing in 27:35 and Stephen Weir went to Newcastle upon Tyne finishing in 31:13. Cambridge is obviously a very famous university town. Its many libraries hold in excess of 15 million books and its university alumni include Sir Isaac Newton, Lord Byron, Charles Darwin, Geoffrey Chaucer, David Attenborough, Alan Turing, Stephen Fry and Harold Abrahams. Ant and Dec are from Newcastle.

Waterworks junior parkrun:

Owen Dunseath 11:37, Matthew Hawkins 11:46, Erin Dunseath 15:53 (first one!)

Yesterday was also the NI & Ulster Masters XC Championships. As usual it was won by Mark McKinstry but the club was ably represented by Mark Smith, finishing in 23:11.

Not to be outdone by auld Mark, our juniors were representing the club today at the East Coast Junior XC Series event:

Minis – 500m

Eloise McAuley 2:27 and first place. Well done Eloise!

Minors – 1000m

Leo McAuley 5:06, Peter McCann 5:22

Juniors – 1450m

Tom Fleming 5:39 (2nd place)

And, finally, a big well done to Janet and Jim for organising the now annual Cherryburn Challenge to raise funds for Meningitis Now. Still not sure how you organised that weather.

This week’s tune is a classic and is in honour of the weather we’ve had for most of the week.

https://youtu.be/lS-af9Q-zvQ

Until next week, behave.

CAVILLATOR

Club Report – Sunday 20th January 2019

Well, it was a week where we all took a breath and gathered ourselves after the big effort of organising and/or running a huge XC event. Then again, judging by Strava, for many it was a week of 5am alarm calls and running 7 miles every four hours. You know who you are!

One we missed last week was Adam McCann competing in the UUJ Indoor Sprints and Hurdles on Sat 12th. Adam came 1st in the U14 60m hurdles in 13:82. He was also 3rd in the U14 and U15 60m sprint in 9:66. Well done on both Adam!

I also now have the full junior results from our XC event. And they are definitely worth reporting!
Primary School Race
Joe Eager 2:58, Jasper Brooks 3:00, Leo McAuley 3:03, Oran McKee 3:06, Rory Brooks 3:12, Peter McCann 3:14, Keeley McGarry 3:21, Eloise McAuley 3:41, Riley Kerr 3:42, Matthew Hawkins 3:54, Amy O’Boyle 4:02, Lucy Fleck 4:40
U12 Boys
Tom Fleming 3:03 (2nd place)
U14 Boys
Adam McCann 7:58 (3rd place)

I missed Tina Steele out of the Mallusk XC results last week. Tina, my most profuse apologies. I have taken myself out the back and given myself a good kicking. And I still look forward to recording your results at both Stormont and Lurgan!

Taking on the parkruns this week were:
Valley parkrun:
Neil Campbell 19:23 (second finisher), Tom Fleming 19:46PB, Laura Rose 22:57 (first female finisher), Noel Bloomfield 24:18, Nuala Muldoon 24:35, Emily Dowling 28:21, Frances Kane 30:58, Anita Piatek 33:14, Sharon Thompson 36:02, Marie McFarlane 36:02, Freda Stubbs 36:24, Fidelma McCoppin 36:24, David Esler 37:34

Antrim parkrun:
Philip Fleck 28:19, Angela Stevens 31:06

Waterworks parkrun:
Stephen Semple 22:22, Ken McAuley 22:24, Susan Thompson 23;43, Maeve Kennedy 24:35, Jim Hewitt 25:56, Leo McAuley 30:55, Suzanne Brennan 45:31 (with Hollie 45:30)
And big congratulations to Stephen for hitting the 100 parkruns total!

Queens parkrun:
Jim Guinn 25:44

Ormeau parkrun:
Neil McCready 21:14PB, Alan Erwin 26:42, Mairead “PB machine” O’Hare 32:54PB

Orangefield parkrun:
Elaine HOTM Kennedy 29:20PB, Dermot Boyd 34:08PB, Anne Boyd 43:48

Waterworks junior parkrun:
Joseph Eager 9:16, Leo “parkrun double” McAuley 10:15, Matthew Hawkins 11:02, Eloise McAuley 11:10, Hollie “me double too” Brennan 14:48PB

Yesterday was the latest Born2Run event at Gosford. Our own Mark Smith gained yet another podium finish, coming second in 36:17. Well done (again) Mark! Ramunas Stanevicius continued his recent good form with 40:30 in the same event.
The results don’t record club affiliations in these events so please either post to Team App or come in the Top 3 to ensure you get included in the report.

The podium challenge continued today as Lee O’Boyle matched Mark’s 2nd place, this time in the Northern Velocity Garvagh 10k trail race in a time of 36:59. Well done Sir.

Mrs C wouldn’t let me post the video I wanted to do. Not being nice, she said. (Answers on a postcard…) So instead, here’s a tune to help you chill out after a week of long miles, early starts and double days. But remember, it’s not because I like you. Cus I don’t.

https://binged.it/2MrSjAJ

Until next week behave.

Runner of the month – December 2018

December ROTM nominations were dominated by two events, Cross Country and the Seeley Cup.

Suzanne Brennan was nominated for rounding up and leading the ladies XC team in to battle in the Athletics NI XC league.

Club newcomer Ramunas Stanevicius received several nominations for some excellent PBs, race performances and team XC participation. Definitely a Harrier to watch out for in the future!

Similarly, Kevin Donnelly and Lee O’Boyle received nominations for superb PBs in the Seeley Cup, strong XC results and a sprinkling of podiums for the club.

But there can only be one winner and in my opinion this one is long overdue!

He is one of the most consistent club attendees throughout the year at training, always puts in a great performance in races and has had some amazing achievements throughout the year.

Sometimes these performances go under the radar due to his modesty, but it has finally caught up with him this month and has not gone unnoticed by many voting Harriers.

December saw him finish off a great year in style with a blistering PB in the Seeley Cup and some brilliant runs in XC events, helping the men’s team to score some valuable league bonus points.

ROTM is… the one… the only… Joe Mathers!

Club Report – Sunday 13th January 2019

“Blow, blow, thou winter wind, thou art not so unkind as man’s ingratitude; Thy tooth is not so keen, because thou art not seen, although thy breath be rude.”
So said my bro’ Willy Shakespeare. Probably after he visited Mallusk one January.
But even he would have been impressed, nay overwhelmed, by the sight of almost 500 headers out in the fields today for the Mathieson Cup and Shield event. But more of that later.

Taking on the parkruns this week were:
Valley parkrun:
Tom Fleming 20:33, Neil Campbell 21:33, Joe Mathers 21:34, Damien Cole 22:13, Stephen Gallagher 22:39, Laura Rose 23:45 (and first female finisher), Karen McKee 24:01 (2nd female finisher), Noel Bloomfield 24:34, Ramunas Stanevicius 24:51, Nuala Muldoon 25:24, Paul Skillen 25:36, Sarah McCafferty 26:08, Gabrielle McMillan 26:08, Pamela McCafferty 26:14, Jim Hewitt 27:08, Frances Kane 30:35, Roisin Brooks 31:16, Karen O’Boyle 32:26, Fidelma McCoppin 33:16, Tracey Whittley 34:15, Alyson Taylor 34:46, Patricia Kane 37:51, Deirdre McCann 43:31

Antrim parkrun:
Alan Kerr 24:42, Tina Steele 26:25, Deborah Ewing 26:26, Leo McAuley 26:33

Waterworks parkrun:
Ryan Clarke 21:06, Susan Thompson 24:54, Ken McAuley 24:55, Suzanne Brennan 26:19, Danny Donaldson 28:55, Tiffany Donaldson 28:55, Jo Smyth 44:39

Victoria parkrun:
Neil McCready 21:08PB, Ryan McCready 28:06

Wallace parkrun:
Jim Guinn 27:49

Comber parkrun:
Elaine HOTM Kennedy 31:08

Stormont parkrun:
David Esler 31:22

Orangefield parkrun:
Dermot Boyd 34:12

Waterworks junior parkrun:
Joseph Eager 9:20, Matthew Hawkins 11:42, Leo McAuley 11:52, Eloise McAuley 11:59

Today, Ramunas Stanevicius took on the latest EAMS half marathon event finishing in 1:31:46.

But the big event of the week was the Harriers’ first event to be part of the XC League.
The overall Mathieson Cup for the men’s team event was won by North Belfast Harriers. The ladies Mathieson’s Shield was won by Acorns AC. A big congratulations to both.

Individually, the ladies’ event was won by Sinead Sweeney (unattached) and the men’s event by Mark McKinstry of NBH.
Full results, including the juniors are available on the Mallusk Cross Country Facebook page.
The Harriers performed as follows:
Ladies’ 6k Race:
Laura Rose 25:54, Karen McKee 27:12, Suzanne Brennan 27:22, Sarah McCafferty 28:08, Sharon Dunn 28:22, Pamela McCafferty 29:09, Gabrielle McMillan 29:10, Janine McNevison 31:59, Maeve Dunseath 32:17, Nikki Fleck 33:11, Leeanne Skillen 33:28, Lisa Kerr 33:38, Laura Campbell 34:06, Roisin Brooks 34:07, Angela Stevens 34:14, Joanne Milne 34:35, Emily Dowling 34:36, Leah Burns 34:42, Anita Piatek 34:45, Frances Kane 35:23, Galina Stanevicius 36:02, Gillian Bainbridge 36:09, Louise Ladd 36:13, Karen O’Boyle 36:18, Tiffany Donaldson 36:18, Fidelma McCoppin 36:46, Mairead O’Hare 39:43, Patricia Kane 43:16
Overall, the ladies’ team finished in 3rd position. A great result!

Men’s 8k Race:
Mark Smith 28:21, Lee O’Boyle 29:06, Alan Ladd 29:35, Neil Campbell 29:39, Joe Mathers 29:41, Chris Speers 31:35, Stephen Gallagher 32:01, Danny Donaldson 33:46, Alastair Houldsworth 34:06, Neil McCready 34:26, Alan Erwin 35:45, Paddy Brooks 36:39, Damien Cole 36:54, Jonny Smith 37:18, Brendan McGeown 37:44, Ciaran Hawkins 38:07, Lord Ian Brennan 38:53, Jim Guinn 39:27, Richard Dunseath 41:08, Eamonn Donaghy 41:57, Neill McGlinchey 43:25, Terry McIvor 43:34, David Esler 43:39, Aidy Hughes 43:56
Overall the men finished 4th. Well done gents!

Full results for the juniors are not available at the time of writing but there was a second place finish for Tom Fleming in the U12 race and a third place finish for Adam McCann in the U14 race.

All those who helped organise the race, provided sponsorship, encouraged participation, set up the course and facilities, tried to wreck the gazebo, baked/provided food and drinks, marshalled, cheered everyone on, did timekeeping, provided results, served food and hot drinks and tidied up afterwards should give themselves a big pat on the back. A job well done folks.

This week’s tune is for all those who were brave enough to take on Mallusk’s weather in January. And won.

https://youtu.be/Eu3CbGyKgiA

Until next week, behave.

CAVILLATOR

Club Report – Sunday 6th January 2019

My new year’s resolution is to be less sarcastic and more positive. How long do you think this fairy tale will last?!
Anyway, resolutions are like kids – more fun making than keeping. On with the results…

Late result from last week was Dawn Dubois completing the EAMS 10k on Sunday 31st in 1:21:50.
On the same day, our vest in the west, Aidy Hughes found yet another race none of the rest of us had heard of (not even Lee!). Aidy completed the Loughmacrory 5 mile race in 43:58 (unofficial).

Traditionally, the first race of the year is the Race over the Glens. Harriers were well represented as usual:
Lee O’Boyle 35:26 (11th overall and 1st place in M35 category), Joe Mathers 38:52, Stephen Gallagher 43:06, Nuala Muldoon 49:53

Shaking off the hangovers and taking on the New Year’s Day parkruns were:
Valley parkrun:
Danny Donaldson 21:07, Christiaan Spies 21:18, Laura Rose 22:05PB (and 1st female finisher), Suzanne Brennan 23:47, Neil Campbell 24:43, Sarah McCafferty 25:11, Pamela McCafferty 25:18, Neil McCready 25:23, Galina Stanevicius 26:40PB, Ramunas Stanevicius 26:41, Noel Bloomfield 27:36, Prof Alan ROTM Ladd 27:37, Nikki Fleck 28:51, Yasmin Lynn 29:13, Claire McCann 29:29, Leo McAuley 29:33, Neill McGlinchey 29:37, Laura Campbell 29:39, Owen Fulton 29:40, Micky McAuley 29:41, Elaine HOTM Kennedy 29:43, Jim Hewitt 29:43, Philip Fleck 30:10, Anita Piatek 30:38, Oran McKee 30:43, Karen McKee 30:43, Sharon Dunn 31:54, Tiffany Donaldson 32:25, David Esler 33:22, Mairead O’Hare 37:06, Dawn Dubois 38:51PB

Antrim parkrun:
Stephen Semple 22:57, Maeve Kennedy 24:25PB, Nikki Fleck 27:40, Deborah Ewing 28:12, Tina Steele 28:13, Philip Fleck 29:24, Elaine HOTM Kennedy 29:27, Janet Grew 29:29, Jim Grew 29:29

Waterworks parkrun:
Ramunas Stanevicius 19:44PB, Danny Donaldson 19:50, Christiaan Spies 20:01PB, Laura Rose 22:00PB, Neil Campbell 22:16, Neil McCready 22:26, Noel Bloomfield 25:16, Sarah McCafferty 25:19PB, Pamela McCafferty 25:20PB, Lord Ian Brennan 25:24, Anton Piatek 26:20, Jim Hewitt 26:32, Eamon Donaghy 26:36, Galina Stanevicius 26:48PB, Paul Skillen 26:49, Leo McAuley 29:25, Claire McCann 29:33, Jasper Brooks 29:42, Paddy Brooks 29:45, Micky McAuley 29:50, Neill McGlinchey 29:58, Laura Campbell 29:59, Sharon Dunn 30:30, Rory Brooks 30:31, Roisin Brooks 30:38, Yasmin Lynn 31:19, David Esler 31:35, Tiffany Donaldson 32:40, Aaron Ladd 36:22PB, Prof Alan ROTM Ladd 36:23, Rosalind Stitt 37:16, Deirdre McCann 39:29

Orangefield parkrun:
Joanne Milne 29:31

Victoria parkrun:
Martin O’Neill 19:18, Stephen Semple 22:35, Maeve Kennedy 23:41PB

The new year tourist was Aidy Hughes who headed east (for him) to Citypark parkrun, finishing in 25:14.
Citypark parkrun is in the lovely city of Craigavon, home of the roundabout and our local version of Milton Keynes. It has a dry ski slope and a petting zoo. I once saw Gloria Hunniford in Craigavon. There is nothing else printable that I can say about Craigavon. But I love Craigavon.

Well done to all those who managed to get 2 parkruns in this morning. Let’s see you keep that effort up all year now!

Saturday January 5th parkruns:
Valley parkrun:
Prof Alan ROTM Ladd 19:25PB (and 2nd overall), Tom Fleming 20:00 (3rd overall), Danny Donaldson 21:35, Neil “ton up” Campbell 22:10, Ken McAuley 22:58, Alan Erwin 23:15, Joe Mathers 23:22, Noel Bloomfield 24:14, Damien Cole 24:36, Lord Ian Brennan 25:31, Susan Thompson 25:33, Terry McIvor 25:42, Brendan McGeown 26:36, Jim Hewitt 26:50, Yasmin Lynn 26:53, Neill McGlinchey 27:15, Jasper Brooks 27:23PB, Paul Skillen 27:24, Lisa Kerr 28:14PB, Oran McKee 29:01, Karen McKee 29:01, Emily Dowling 29:58, Roisin Brooks 30:09, Nuala Muldoon 30:29, Frances Kane 30:37, Rory Brooks 30:53PB, Paddy Brooks 30:54, Karen O’Boyle 31:17, Sharon Dunn 32:07, Tiffany Donaldson 32:22, David Esler 36:12, Christopher Campbell 36:37, Laura Rose 36:38, Patricia Kane 37:39, Deirdre McCann 42:10, Lorraine Forsythe 1:02:20, Owen Fulton 1:02:21
Congratulations to Mr Chairman Campbell on completing his 100th parkrun!

Waterworks parkrun:
Robert Gould 23:25

Antrim parkrun:
Stephen “ice cream with a flake in it” Semple 22:14, Maeve Kennedy 24:38, Joseph Eager 24:42, Tina Steele 27:56, Deborah Ewing 28:00, Janet Grew 29:06, Mairead O’Hare 33:30PB, Dawn Dubois 37:19

ECOS parkrun:
Sharon Thompson 34:25, Miriam Clarke 36:51PB, Josi McKeating 37:19

Queens parkrun:
James Guinn 28:00, Elaine HOTM Kennedy 47:39

Yesterday’s tourist was our very own CHO and Zorro impersonator, Alastair Houldsworth who completed Cliffe Castle parkrun in 21:55. Cliffe Castle parkrun is in Keighley. We’ve spoken of it before back in November so let’s not repeat ourselves.

Waterworks junior parkrun:
Joseph Eager 9:15, Leo McAuley 10:00, Owen Dunseath 10:45, Matthew Hawkins 11:06, Eloise McAuley 11:09, Hollie Brennan 15:41

Yesterday also saw the latest Born2Run event at Tollymore. Competing in the 10k race were Ramunas and Galina Stanevicius, finishing in 41:34 and 58:13 respectively.

This week’s tune is really a theme and is in honour of Mr Campbell on his 100th parkrun. He knows why – he knows what he’s doing!

https://youtu.be/KGAubZ71fXY

Until next week, behave.

CAVILLATOR

Club Report – Sunday 30th December 2018

Too many selection boxes and too many germs in Chateau Cavillator and too many races to report. So it’s less talk and more action this week.

As promised last week, here’s the Harrier results from the Leg It Hazelbank 5 Mile Xmas Run on 23rd. Seems a long time ago now!
Alan Ladd 30:08PB, Joe Mathers 31:27, Ramunas Stanevicius 32:33, Aidy Hughes 40:25, Galina Stanevicius 43:35, Joanne Milne 48:15, Claire McCann 51:50, Stephen Weir 51:51, Louise Ladd 53:20, Freda Stubbs 57:00, Mairead O’Hare 57:21 Zoe O’Prey 1:18:00

Taking on the Xmas day parkruns (and obviously getting their dinners made by their in-laws or mammies) were:
Valley parkrun:
Ramunas Stanevicius 20:10, Laura Rose 22:32 (and first female finisher) Alastair Houldsworth 23:24, Sarah McCafferty 24:39PB (and second female finisher), Noel Bloomfield 24:40, Pamela McCafferty 24:54PB, Nuala Muldoon 25:07, Aidy Hughes 25:53, Owen Fulton 26:16, Neill McGlinchey 27:11, Paul Skillen 27:45, David Esler 30:10, Stephen Weir 31:28, Fidelma McCoppin 32:44, Deirdre McCann 41:32, Rosalind Stitt 43:03, Patricia Kane 43:15

Waterworks parkrun:
Kevin Donnelly 19:31PB, Christiaan Spies 20:18, Neil McCready 23:19, Stephen Semple 24:05, Maeve Kennedy 24:33, Lord Ian Brennan 28:23, Claire McCann 28:50, Joe Mathers 31:40, Aaron Ladd 41:49, Louise Ladd 41:50, Alan ROTM Ladd 41:51

Orangefield parkrun:
Elaine HOTM Kennedy 30:27PB

Big thanks to Prof Ladd for letting me know about the shortcut by date – no need now to post any New Year results on Team App (unless they’re brill and you’re all proud of yourself. In that case, work away).

Saturday December 29th parkruns:
Valley parkrun:
Ramunas Stanevicius 20:35, Tom Fleming 22:15, Michael McFarlane 24:47, Neil Campbell 24:53, Stephen Gallagher 24:53, Nuala Muldoon 25:19, Lord Ian Brennan 25:52, Lisa Kerr 28:32PB, Leo McAuley 29:12, Louise Ladd 29:14, Micky McAuley 29:20, Galina Stanevicius 30:02, David Esler 30:18, Lee-Anne Hutchinson 30:47, Nikki Fleck 31:06, Rory Brooks 31:50, Paddy Brooks 31:53, Karen O’Boyle 32:10, Marie McFarlane 32:12, Jasper Brooks 32:37, Roisin Brooks 32:39, Rosalind Stitt 39:56, Patricia Kane 39:56, Deirdre McCann 43:31, Mairead O’Hare 54:53, Zoe O’Prey 54:54

Waterworks parkrun:
Stephen Semple 23:38, Maeve Kennedy 25:27, Alan Erwin 28:38, Joe Mathers 31:10, Miriam Clarke 38:40

Antrim parkrun:
Sarah Knowles 24:27, Janet Grew 28:41, Deborah Ewing 28:42, Elaine HOTM Kennedy 29:38, Jackie McCreesh 32:38, Jo Smyth 42:33

Victoria parkrun:
Kevin Donnelly 18:54PB

ECOS parkrun:
Ken McAuley 22:31, Susan Thompson 23:59

Portrush parkrun:
Owen Fulton 27:25

Wallace parkrun:
James Guinn 29:24

Waterworks junior parkrun:
Joseph Eager 9:20, Leo McAuley 10:02, Matthew Hawkins 11:19, Eloise McAuley 12:34

Jordanstown junior parkrun:
Tom Fleming 7:31 (first place)

The Harriers were ably represented on Dec 26th at the Larne AC 5 mile race by Kevin Donnelly 32:33 and Nuala Muldoon 40:24.

On 27th, Lee O’Boyle represented the club at the Muff Glen trail race finishing second in 25:44. Well done Lee on yet another podium finish.

Mairead O’Hare completed the EAMS Carrickfergus Half Marathon in 2:39:56PB. Well done Mairead, all that training and XC is definitely paying off!

Finally, yesterday saw the latest running of the very popular, if slightly mental, Castlewellan Xmas Cracker pairs trail race. Taking on the tough 8.5 mile course were:
Neil McCready (with M McCourt) 1:17:33, Suzanne Brennan and Laura Rose 1:26:38, Pamela and Sarah McCafferty 1:30:14, Joanne Milne and Sharon Dunn 1:47:55, Anita and Anton Piatek 1:50:05

So here’s hoping you had a great 2018. We’ll meet again in 2019. Let’s hope it’s healthy, happy and full of PBs.
Happy new year!

Until next week, behave.

CAVILLATOR

Club Report – Sunday 23rd December 2018

Yes folks, it that time of year again. The time when just three little words can strike fear into the bravest – “some assembly required”.
The time when nothing says Xmas like queueing for an overpriced German sausage outside City Hall.
My club mates have come round to our house every year for the last few Xmases. This year we’re doing something different. I’m going to let them in.

Doing the rounds of the parkruns were:
Valley parkrun:
Ramunas Stanevicius 19:56PB, Tom Fleming 20:04, Neil McCready 21:32PB, Adan McCann 21:42PB, Paddy Brooks 22:31PB, Neil Campbell 22:31, Ciaran Hawkins 23:15PB, Nuala Muldoon 24:45 (and 1st female finisher), Susan Thompson 25:27, Ken McAuley 25:28, Paul Skillen 27:10, Philip Fleck 29:53, Frances Kane 31:27, Lee-Anne Hutchinson 31:35, John Teer 35:12, Gemma Fowler 35:13, Clare Teer 35:13, Nikki Fleck 48:05, Mairead O’Hare 49:54
And a big well done and thank you to Ian Simpson and all the Harriers who took over the organising of the Valley parkrun this week.

Waterworks parkrun:
Lord Ian Brennan 23:46, Marie McFarlane 32:25, Freda Stubbs 33:36, Fidelma McCoppin 33:37, Josi McKeating 34:04, Patricia Kane 35:37PB, Rosalind Stitt 35:52, Miriam Clarke 39:34, Deirdre McCann 42:50

Victoria parkrun:
Louise Ladd 27:44PB

MUSA parkrun:
Aidy Hughes 23:57

Antrim parkrun:
Stephen Semple 22:44, Joseph Eager 23:58PB, Maeve Kennedy 24:37PB, Deborah Ewing 28:25, Tina Steele 28:26

Dungannon parkrun:
Elaine HOTM Kennedy 31:06

This week’s tourist is Emily Dowling who completed Listowel parkrun in 27:41PB. Listowel is in County Kerry and is well known for its week-long horse-racing festival. Its also the site of the world’s first ever monorail. I was going to make a monorail joke but couldn’t think of a good one liner. (I’ll wait for you…..). Thanks.

And ADav was at the valley 49:55

Waterworks junior parkrun:
Joseph Eager 7:37PB, Leo McAuley 8:28PB, Eloise McAuley 9:53PB
Seriously showing us big folks up here! Xmas PBs all round.

I know a lot of Harriers, both junior and senior, were at the Leg It Hazelbank Xmas Run today. Full result are not available as I write this so I’ll catch up in the next report.

You may be dreaming of a white Xmas but if it runs out, drink the red.
I’m off to find a present for the current Mrs C. I don’t know what to get her but I was told that the one thing women don’t want to find in their stockings on Xmas morning is their husband.
So keep your friends close, your enemies closer, and receipts for all major purchases. Here’s a lovely Xmas song to get you in the mood.
Happy Xmas Harriers!

https://youtu.be/4Y5GtaTrPHM

Until next week, behave.

CAVILLATOR

Harrier of the month November 2018

November has been and gone in the blink of an eye and many Harriers are getting into the festive spirit, some more than others as we seen from hungover XC.

Some Harriers stood out again in November, including Louise Ladd who was nominated for stepping up and being part of a fantastic ladies XC team, commitment to training and self improvement, oh and for delicious banana bread!!!

Next, Lee O’Boyle, for promoting XC and driving up the numbers for both male and female teams and in most races achieving the magic number of 12 per team. Massive difference from last year.

Karen McKee, was nominated for giving her fellow Harriers support during training and always will to help and volunteer in all club related activities.

Alan Ladd also deserved a shout out for always being there to talk through plans, concerns and training, he is a great asset to the club. Congrats again on the podium finish at Kirkistown Alan!!!

Harrier of the month can only go to one person and November’s winner, well and truly deserves it. Elaine Kennedy battled with injury during her New York Marathon training, but despite this, she completed her New York Marathon and raised an amazing amount of money for the Children’s Heartbeat Trust. The true heart of a harrier.

Congratulations Elaine there has never been a more worthy winner and good luck with your training for the London Marathon.

Until next month Harriers, have a great Christmas and we will see you all in 2019 for some more great running.

Runner of the month for November 2018

Karen McKee, Maeve Dunseath, Sarah McCafferty and Stephen Gallagher each received nominations this month for their positive attitudes and progress. Without a doubt it has been a great month for all four with regular training paying off across many distances and terrains, with some even braving the madness of the cross country.

As always of course, there can only be one winner and this month’s was a runaway victor. Alan Ladd has gone above and beyond this month, including PB’s and podium finishes in his achievements.

Alan’s first place finish at the Kirkistown half marathon is an example of what can be achieved with the right dedication and work. Congratulations Alan, fantastic running!