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Club Race Report – 17th July 2022

Wow, I’m really enjoying this really hot weather. Said no runner. Ever.
To be fair, I do usually meet new people when I go running in the heat. Usually paramedics.
Taking on the parkruns this week were:
Valley parkrun:
Nuala Muldoon 25:48, Cathy Ryan 29:09, Sinead O’Hare 30:30, Emily Murphy 30:31, Bronagh Adjey 33:10, Ian Simpson 38:43, John Teer 39:25, Martin McCready 53:10
Waterworks parkrun:
Dawn Blain 24:24, ADav 24:26, Robbie (the young one) Gould 24:37, Rab (slightly less young) Gould 24:40, Elijah Cushley 26:12PB, Anton Piatek 26:16, Roisin Brooks 32:30, Susan Thompson 32:31
Portrush parkrun:
Nikki Fleck 33:52
Antrim parkrun:
Maeve Kennedy 24:11
Carrickfergus parkrun:
Matthew Hawkins 28:45PB, Ciaran Hawkins 28:51PB
Sixmilewater parkrun:
Eloise McAuley 25:12 and first female finisher, Micky McAuley 25:25
Crawfordsburn parkrun:
Elaine Kennedy 30:05
As you can imagine, we have several tourists this week.
David Graham headed west to Sligo to finish 3rd at the impressively named Sligo parkrun in 18:56. Kelly Carlisle headed east to the Barclay parkrun and finished in 43:23.
Barclay parkrun is in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, somewhere sort of north of London. Lena Zavaroni and Gino D’Acampo both live (or lived) in Hoddesdon so that definitely makes it A list country for me.
But our winners this week are Jim and Janet Grew. They completed the Mura di Lucca parkrun in 25:32 and 29:55 respectively. Unsurprisingly, this parkrun is in northern Italy, just north of Pisa and west of Florence. Lucca is the birthplace of Giacomo Puccini. For the 99% of club members who have never heard of him (philistines), he wrote operas including La Boheme and Madam Butterfly. Both complete bangers in their time.
Jordanstown junior parkrun:
Emily Murphy 8:10 and first finisher, Sinead O’Hare 9:00 and third finisher, Matthew Hawkins 11:51, Riley Kerr 11:52, Joseph Eager 11:52, Rhys Kerr 15:29
Other running started on Tuesday when our pocket rocket, Eloise McAuley, was 1st female at the U16 (being only 9 herself!) Rith An Chairn mountain race. Definitely a chip of the old cliff face.
Friday night saw some Harriers head for the beach as they took on the Newcastle Sea to Sky events:
5k
Emily Murphy 24:03, Sinead O’Hare 26:57, Dermot Boyd 32:33, Mairead O’Hare 40:02
10k
Mark Smith 39:08, Anton Piatek 48:42, Ciaran Wright 48:49, Nuala Muldoon 54:29
Then yesterday, 11 Harriers lost their heads in the heat and took on the Greyabbey 12 hour challenge. So how far could you run in 12 hours?
Neil Campbell 56.7 miles, Stephen Gallagher 53.1, Suzanne Brennan 49.6, Angela Stevens 46.0, Bernard McKeaveney 46.0, Stephen Armour 46.0, Joanne Milne 42.5, Sharon Dunn 42.5, Laura Campbell 35.4, Leeanne Skillen 35.4, Neill McGlinchey 31.9
Finally, thankfully, this morning Kevin Donnelly headed south to Co Louth to excellently named village of Termonfeckin. Partly, he was looking for village native, Evanna Lynch, who was the criminally underused Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter films. But mostly he was there to run in their half marathon. It was well worth the effort as he finished third overall in a time of 1:23:59.
To be honest, I haven’t been away at all. I just couldn’t be bothered to write the reports. Minimal thanks to Work Experience Boy for his barely adequate cover.
But I do love him really, so this one is for him. The words say it better than I ever could. Boke.
https://youtu.be/0iAzMRKFX3c
Until next week, maybe, behave.
CAVILLATOR

Club Race Report – 10th July 2022

Just as we all thought thank god the Cavillator will be back this week and give us a half decent weekly report, nope not yet, it’s been reported that they have been detained another week due to laziness. It’s actually been a quiet week as everyone must’ve been enjoying the good weather and when I say good I mean not raining.
The only racing this week was once again young Tom Fleming doing the Irish Life Juvenile Track & Field Championship, Tom took on the 3000 meters distance in a time of 9:36.13 which was a PB and a brilliant 7th place overall.
As like every week there where a variety of parkruns attended on Saturday:
Derry City – David Graham 18:19 and 2nd Finisher
Portrush – Erin McNevison 38.30, Andrew McNevison 38.31 (well done dad)
Antrim – Stephen Semple 24.01, Maeve Kennedy 24.06 (Shame on you Stevie)
Carrickfergus- Alan Kerr 26.04
Bangor – Lord Ian Brennan 24.02, Suzanne Brennan 27.35 (Get in there Lord)
Valley – Stephen Gallagher 22.02, Neil Campbell 22.04, Nuala Muldoon 24.38, Ciaran Hawkins 29.30, Paul Skillen 30.09, Sinead O’Hare 30.34, Emily Murphy 30.34, Anita Piatek 30.51, Dermot Boyd 31.23, Bronagh Adjey 37.30, Cathy McLoughlin 37.35.
Limavady – Martin McCready 34.21
Six Mile Water – Steven Armour 20.20 2nd Finisher, Ronnie Gould 21.47, Robert Gould 23.01, Ciaran Wright 24.07, Sharon Dunn 25.01 1st Female, Sophie Davidson 29.25, Joanne Milne 29.26.
Dunleath Playing Fields – Elaine Kennedy 28.01
And A Dav was at Six Mile Water 23.31.
Waterworks Junior Parkrun – Emily Murphy 8.19, Sinead O’Hare 8.35, Matthew Gallagher 10.52.
Jordanstown – Joseph Eager 8.43 1st Finisher, Matthew Hawkins 10.23, Riley Kerr 10.36, Rhys Kerr 14.35
Bangor – Hollie Brennan 15.06
Again apologies if any results have been missed or PB’s but please remember to put anything results based in the results section on teamapp. As you will have seen from Mr Chairman David Esler will be moving away for a period due to work commitments and has an evening arranged for the 16th in the Crown & Shamrock so please come along and wish David all the best.
One last thing again from Mr Chairman about the club race on the 5th August, any members needing flyers be it for parkruns or races that haven’t got leaflets yet please see Bernard, Ian Simpson has taken on the role of race catering and he has already asked for some volunteers so please get in touch if you can help.
All that is left to say is please hurry up Cav we miss you and I’m running out of nice things to say, so this weeks tune is for Tom.
Work Experience Boy..
https://youtu.be/1vBF8aY_mtY

Club Race Report – 3rd July 2022

Well another week has come and gone and still no sight of the Cavillator, Tuesday night training and C25K continued this week along with more mid-week and weekend racing taken part.
Starting the week off a bunch of merry Harriers headed to Magherafelt for a friendly night of mile racing, taking on the distance was Aidy Hughes 7:15, Sean Doherty 5:44, David Graham 5:21, and a very well done.
Next up was the Larne 10k which was also a club championship race on Saturday and taking part this year was, Tom Fleming 34:46, Alan Ladd 36:21PB, Alan Erwin 38:18PB, Sean Doherty 41:04PB, Stephen Armour 42:33, Ciaran Wright 44:51, Johnny Carey 46:37PB, Craig Goodall 48:07, Aidy Runner Hughes 53:37PB, Sharon Dunn 53:51, Maeve Dunseath 54:54, Bronagh Adjey 1:08.56PB. Well done to Tom completing his first 10K and to everyone who competed and achieved PB’s.
Also on Saturday was the Clontarf 5 mile & half marathon, Dermot Boyd took on the 5 mile in 49:45 and Elaine Kennedy completed the half marathon in 2:17.55.
Next up to finish the weekend of racing was the very popular Great Rossa Run, we had another great turnout for the club taking on the 10K was David Graham in a time of 39:08, and taking part in the half marathon was Suzanne Brennan 1:54.54, Stephen Semple 1:56.29, Maeve Kennedy 1:56.42, Elaine Kennedy 2:22.21, a back to back half for Elaine.
This weekend’s parkrun roundup seen us travel to exotic climits such as Antrim and i suppose South Africa counts too:
Antrim Parkrun
Paul Skillen 23:58
Karen McKee 24:45
Maeve Kennedy 26:47
Stephen Semple 26:48
Waterworks Parkrun
Joseph Mathers 21:45
Stephen Murphy 22:53PB
Sinead O’Hare 24:38PB – And 2nd lady finisher
Lord Ian Brennan 24:39
Suzanne Brennan 26:12
Cathy Ryan 28:55
Mairead O’Hare 37:17
Victoria Parkrun
Robbie Gould 19:14PB
Robert Gould 21:33
Portrush Parkrun
Joanne Milne 35:04
Finlay Milne 34:47
Valley Parkrun
Ramunas Stanevicius 22:57
Neil Campbell 23:36
Stephen Gallagher 23:36
David Esler 28:12
Marie McBrien 30:48
Martin McCready 33:31
Galina Stanevicius 33:57
Ian Simpson 39:13
Limavady Parkrun
Kevin Donnelly 21:15 – And 2nd Male Finisher
Knockbracken Parkrun
David Graham 18:00 – And 2nd Male Finisher
Elijah Cushley 21:04
Rietvlei Parkrun South Africa
Lee O’Boyle 18:26 – And 2nd Male Finisher
And A Dav was at the Valley in a time of 31:19
Jordanstown Junior Parkrun
Elijah Cushley 7:56
Emily Murphy 8:40
Sinead O’Hare 8:53
Rhys Kerr 13:54
Riley Kerr 13:54
Andrea Bradley 14:41
Going by all the results this weekend and the amount of PB’s achieved you should all give yourselves a round of applause on the hard work that’s been done, As you will have seen from Mr Chairman our club race promotion is under way so please contact Bernard for leaflets and distribute them at any races or parkruns that you’ll be attending.
So in true Cavillator tradition this week’s tune is for all the PB’s achieved over the weekend.
Work Experience Boy.
https://youtu.be/L2ksenLQ_RE

Club Race Report – 26th June 2022

Going by last week’s prediction that the weather was on the turn for the better was a step too far Cavilator, as many will have seen who did their long run today. Summer is well and truly over so we hope you enjoyed those 3 days of sunshine, Cavilator is having a break this week so unfortunately you are stuck with me. Tuesday night training, C25K, mid-week races and Aidy heading to Tyrone again all feature this week.
Taking to the streets of Lisburn for the annual Half & 10K on Wednesday evening where:
Andrew McNevison – Half 1:30.08
Sean Doherty – Half 1:40.12 PB
Alan Erwin – Half 1:31.13
David Graham – Half 1:28.03 PB
Steven Armour – 10k 43.01
Kevin Donnelly – 10k 38.17
Dermot Boyd – 10k 1:03.30
Patricia Curistan – 10k 45.18
All results are taken from Teamapp so apologies if you’ve been missed but it really helps to stick your times in the results section.
Aidy Hughes took his weekly drive to Tyrone to take on the Newells 5k in a time of 24.40.
At the same time slightly closer to home 3 Harries took to the roads of Ards in the half marathon and great times followed: Anton Piatek – 1:43.23, Bernard McKeavney – 2:01.31, Clare Teer – 2:10.12, A very well done you 3.
Young Tom Fleming headed off to the north coast for the Bob & Berts 5k on Friday evening and what a night he came away with a time of 18.11 and 1st place, a very well done Tom.
Valley Parkrun:
Tom Fleming – 17.10 1st Finisher
Robbie (Ronnie) Gould – 20.49 2nd Finisher
Elijah Cushley – 21.33 3rd Finisher
Robert Gould – 22.39
Ramunas Stanevicius – 24.08
Stephen Murphy – 24.15
Nuala Muldoon – 25.01
Sophie Magee – 25.59
Sinead O’Hare – 27.04
Paul Skillen – 27.05
Karen McKee – 30.47
Marie McBrien – 31.08
Joanne Milne – 32.39
Galina Stanevicius – 33.19
Martin McCready – 34.23
John Teer – 38.28
Ian Simpson – 38.29
Waterworks:
Maeve Kennedy – 24.34
Antrim:
David Graham – 18.49
Steven Armour – 20.42
Sharon Dunn – 26.24
Castlewellan:
Joe Mathers – 24.59
Cairns Parkrun:
Sarah Ross – 29.18
Derrynoid:
Elaine Kennedy – 28.08
Jordanstown Junior Parkrun:
Joseph Eager – 8.50 – 2nd Finsher
Sinead O’Hare – 9.05 – 3rd Finisher
Matthew Hawkins – 10.32
Andrea Bradley – 15.29
David Esler once again took on another triathlon this weekend this time the Sheephaven in Donegal over the 70.3 distance in a total time of 5 Hours 27 minutes & 43 seconds.
Maeve Mullan also took on a triathlon today at Browns Bay over the sprint distance in a time of 1 hour 18 minutes & 58 seconds.
Angela Stephens took on the Waterford Marathon today in a time of 4:53.37 not only did she have a fall mid race get back up with a sprained wrist to finish she still had a massive smile on her face so we salute you Angela.
A very well done to you all, C25K is still going for the next few weeks so if you can spare an extra hour after training to encourage the runners its very much appreciated, You will also have seen from Mr Chairman that our club race is on the 5th August so i’m sure you will hear more in time about what help he needs so keep an eye out. Thats it from me hopefully The Cavillator will be back next week.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfq1dJc5kbk
Work Experience Boy.

Club Race Report – 19th June 2022

The sun sort of came out this week. We sort of almost had a sort of Summer. But the nights will be on the turn soon folks. Anyhow, the glimpse of sun brought the Harriers out in numbers for Tuesday training, C25k, hill reps, parkruns, 10ks, hilly long runs, ultras and everything in between. Loverly.
Taking on the parkruns this week were:
Valley parkrun:
David Graham 19:06 and 2nd finisher (same time and same placing as last week!), Stevo Armour 21:07, Elijah Cushley 21:29, Eloise McAuley 23:59 (and first female finisher), David Esler 24:09PB, Neil McCready 24:39, Paul Skillen 26:31, Brendan McGeown 28:38, Clare Teer 28:51, Sharon Dunn 28:59, Leo McAuley 29:41, Joanne Milne 30:30, Cathy Ryan 31:03, Roseann McGeown 34:03, Martin McCready 35:03, John Teer 38:59
And congrats to Mr Esler on completing his 100th parkrun, with a wee PB in the process.
Waterworks parkrun:
Maeve Kennedy 24:28, Kevin Donnelly 25:54, Rory Brooks 29:15, Jasper Brooks 29:41, Roisin Brooks 31:28
Falls parkrun:
Anton Piatek 25:04
Sixmilewater parkrun:
Tom Fleming 16:36PB and first finisher, Prof Alan Ladd 18:43 and third finisher, Robbie Gould 19:23PB, Robert Gould 21:11PB
Knockbracken Reservoir parkrun:
Stephen Murphy 23:00, Sinead O’Hare 24:13, Mairead O’Hare 37:11
Garvagh Forest parkrun:
Elaine Kennedy 29:41
Jordanstown junior parkrun:
Emily Murphy 8:13 and third finisher, Sinead O’Hare 8:53, Joseph Eager 10:00, Matthew Hawkins 10:06, Andrea Bradley 13:31PB, Riley Kerr 13:35, Rhys Kerr 13:37
On Thursday night we had our A team in action as Alan Ladd and Aidy Hughes took on the Lismore 5k in Craigavon. And, yes, Aidy had to get special permission to travel cross border from Tyrone to Armagh for the event. Alan finished 7th in 18:02 and Aidy finished in 25:25.
Friday night saw the latest event that counts towards our Club Championship (kerching again).
Comber was the venue; 10k the distance:
Ciaran Wright 44:28, Craig Goodall 46:35, Dermot Boyd 59:44PB, Janet Grew 1:00:08
Then on Saturday, Bernard McKeaveney decided that it was time that he became a header too. Bernard completed the 50k event within the Atlas Safety Solutions 24 hour event at Victoria Park in a time of 6:00:52. I note in the results he finished one place behind Liam Gallagher. Between him and Nish Kumar, Bernard did some amount of celeb spotting at this one. Well done Sir.
So this week’s tune is for David Esler and everyone else who ran up the hill twice at the Valley parkrun. And for those who survived Karen’s Sunday morning route. And for Stranger Things fans. And for Kate Bush fans. So that’s basically everyone in the world covered somehow.
https://youtu.be/wp43OdtAAkM
Until next week, behave.
CAVILLATOR

Club Race Report – 12th June 2022

Well, I hope you’ve all checked your placing after the first month of the Club Championship races (kerching). Don’t forget there is Lisburn and Comber coming up next before the end of June. Sure, what else would you be doing?
Taking on the parkruns this week were:
Valley parkrun:
David Graham 19:06 and 2nd finisher, Ramunas Stanevicius 22:26, Alan Erwin 23:07, Sinead O’Hare 25:19PB, Emily Murphy 25:20, Jasper Brooks 29:20, Rory Brooks 30:53, Sophie Davidson 32:10, ADav 32:13, Roisin Brooks 33:11, Martin McCready 35:23, Ian Simpson 40:07
Waterworks parkrun:
Lord Ian Brennan 24:01, Stephen Semple 24:11, Maeve Kennedy 24:18PB, Nuala Muldoon 24:46
Derry City parkrun:
Kevin Donnelly 20:23
Wallace parkrun:
Elijah Cushley 21:00, Dermot Boyd 31:26, Elaine Kennedy 32:34
Ormeau parkrun:
Robbie Gould 20:44, Robert Gould 21:39
Sixmilewater parkrun:
Eloise McAuley 23:07, Leo McAuley 23:58, Craig Goodall 25:11, Shane McBrien 27:53, Marie McBrien 30:19, Riley Kerr 35:09, Matthew Hawkins 35:10
Dunleath Playing Fields parkrun:
Sean Doherty 20:10
This week’s tourist is Karen McKee who travelled the whole way to Donegal to take part in the Narin Beach parkrun at Portnoo. Karen finished in 31:56. This parkrun is run entirely on sand. (Unlike Karen who usually runs entirely on gin). Brendan Behan reportedly spent time swimming here. I have not.
Jordanstown junior parkrun:
Emily Murphy 8:04PB and first finisher, Sinead O’Hare 8:48PB, Joseph Eager 9:53, Riley Kerr 10:09PB, Matthew Hawkins 13:26, Rhys Kerr 17:36
And well done Sinead on the weekend PB double!
Waterworks junior parkrun:
Jessie Smith 11:34
Yesterday, Tom Fleming represented the club at the NI & Ulster Age Group Championships. Tom finished 1st in the U16 Boys 3000m in a time of 9:47.
On the same day, Elaine Kennedy took part in the 26Extreme Mourne Way Event, finishing the half marathon distance in 2:43:41.
Again, on a busy Saturday, it was the turn of Andrew McNevison to represent the club. Andrew was at the NIMRA Cairncastle Classic Fell Race at Ballygally. Andrew completed the 10 mile, 2,200ft elevation course in 1:33:26.
Finally, Stephen Gallagher took part in the Donegal Wild Atlantic Marathon today. This one goes from Killybegs to Glencolmcille beach. Stephen finished in an unofficial time of 3:48:41. Whilst Karen completed the half marathon in 2:03:15.
So this week’s tune is for Stephen and Karen and their big trips to Donegal. I don’t care what Daniel says or sings. This is the greatest song ever written about the place. Fact.
https://youtu.be/dL_PXBt85rY
Until next week, behave.
CAVILLATOR

Club Race Report – 5th June 2022

Well, I hope you’ve all been celebrating the big platinum anniversary this week. Yup, 70 years since the first pop music charts were published.
(Al Martino’s “Here in my Heart” was the first ever number one if you’re wondering. Not exactly a banger to be fair).
Also 70 years since Emil Zatopek set a marathon world record of 2:23:03 at the Helsinki Olympic Games for the runners amongst you.
Taking on the parkruns this week were:
Valley parkrun:
Matthew Hawkins 30:01, Ciaran Hawkins 30:02
Waterworks parkrun:
Joe Mathers 22:50
Portrush parkrun:
Tom Fleming 18:08PB and first finisher, Nikki Fleck 33:34
Ormeau parkrun:
Kevin Donnelly 20:55
Larne parkrun:
David Esler 24:41
Limavady parkrun:
Johnny Carey 21:55
Knockbracken Reservoir parkrun:
Dermot Boyd 29:40PB
Hillsborough Forest parkrun:
Elijah Cushley 20:37PB
Garvagh Forest parkrun:
Martin McCready 39:33
But most of the parkrunning Harriers were at Antrim, taking part in a day organised by the team captains to encourage people to come out and run for fun with a bit of craic afterwards
It worked.
Antrim parkrun:
Martin O’Neill 18:57 and third finisher, Robbie Gould 20:01, Stevo Armour 20:12, Rab Gould 21:51, Ciaran Wright 22:02PB, Anton Piatek 23:13PB, Stephen Murphy 23:13, Maeve Kennedy 23:54PB, Stephen Semple 24:10, Jim Grew 24:18, Craig Goodall 25:29, Sarah McCafferty 27:08, Pamela McCafferty 27:08, Shane McBrien 27:12, Sharon Dunn 27:23, Rory Brooks 27:26, Sinead O’Hare 27:38, Maeve Mullan 28:17, Clare Teer 28:22, Karen McKee 28:40, Alan Stewart 28:41, Brendan McGeown 28:41, Alan Erwin 28:42, Neill McGlinchey 29:35, Marie McBrien 29:59, Elaine Kennedy 30:18, Jasper Brooks 31:23, Paddy Brooks 31:28, Roisin Brooks 31:38, Mairead O’Hare 39:52
And a big thanks to Janet and the captains for organising and for the post-run refreshments.
Much appreciated on a warm day.
Jordanstown junior parkrun:
Joseph Eager 8:31 and first finisher, Sinead O’Hare 9:36, Matthew Hawkins 10:29, Andrea Bradley 14:26
In other racing this week Elaine Kennedy completed the Woodburn Trail Series on Tuesday evening, finishing the third and final race in 46:53.
Wednesday evening saw several Harriers turn on the subtitles and head to Magherafelt for the latest friendly 5000s event. This one was held by Tafelta AC and was attended by Tafelta, Keep Er Lit Running, North Belfast Harriers, Victoria Park & Connswater AC, Galbally Runners and Purvis Running as well as 12 of our very own Harriers.
It was a great night, perfect weather conditions, relaxed atmosphere, well organised and even free Mars Bars. Oh yeah, and PBs!
Race 1:
Marvel (that name’s gonna stick) Mullan 25:11, Aidy Hughes 25:17, Sinead O’Hare 26:03
Race 2:
Brendan McGeown 21:12PB, Rab Gould 21:15, Ciaran Wright 22:03, Orla McNulty 23:07, David Esler 23:46
Race 3:
Stevo Armour 19:58PB
Race 4:
Kevin Donnelly 17:56, Robbie Gould 19:29, Sean Doherty 19:30PB.
On Thursday night, our elite squad was back in action at the latest junior Firmus Fab 5 event.
Eloise McAuley got a 10:19PB in the U11 60m. Leo McAuley completed the U13 75m Hurdles in 18:01. Emily completed the U15 3000m in 12:13:17. Emily Murphy also completed in the U15 75m Hurdles but no time is available.
Eloise McAuley also had a podium finish on Saturday, finishing second in the 500m at the N.I & Ulster Championship.
Aidy Hughes, our vest in the West, was at it again on Saturday, this time at the Washing Bay Green events. Aidy finished the 5k in 24:46.
This morning Ken McAuley headed south to Cork and completed their marathon in 3:46:18.
Our chief header was also back at it at the end of a busy week for the club. Lee O’Boyle completed the first Werunwild Norn Iron 100 event. This is an ultra race from Ballycastle across the Sperrins to Gortin. Not only did Lee complete it in 19hrs and 40 min, he only went and won it too. Congratulations Sir!
So this week’s tune is for all the parkrunners, at Antrim and elsewhere, and for those that helped organise and feed them. Harrier life!
https://youtu.be/YSuHrTfcikU
Until next week, behave.
CAVILLATOR

Club Race Report – 29th May 2022

I’m disappointed in myself but I don’t think I have it in me to make any sarcastic comments about Liverpool fans this week given what happened both on and off the pitch last night. And that’s despite me getting here hours early to write something.
Taking on the parkruns this week were:
Valley parkrun:
ADav 24:28, Nuala Muldoon 24:51, Ciaran Wright 27:44, Ciaran Hawkins 28:18, Martin McCready 33:36, Joanne Milne 34:45, John Teer 38:17
Waterworks parkrun:
Bernie McAllister 27:39, David Esler 29:51
Victoria parkrun:
Elijah Cushley 20:08PB
Falls parkrun:
Anita Piatek 29:34
Portrush parkrun:
Stephen Armour 21:28PB, Sharon Dunn 30:00
Ormeau Park parkrun:
Susan Thompson 37:10
Antrim parkrun:
Stephen Semple 23:47, Maeve Kennedy 24:02PB, Elaine Kennedy 28:21, Riley Kerr 33:47
Jordanstown junior parkrun:
Elijah Cushley 7:38 and second finisher, Emily Murphy 8:10 and third finisher, Sinead O’Hare 9:46, Matthew Hawkins 10:24, Andrea Bradley 13:55
Waterworks junior parkrun:
Eloise McAuley 8:40, Leo McAuley 10:30, Jessie Smith 11:13, Lexi Smith 14:06PB
Musgrave junior parkrun:
Leo McAuley 9:03
There were 2 racing events this week, both of which form part of the 2022 Club Championship (kerching again), with the Mayfair races in Ballyclare on Saturday and Newry on Sunday.
The ever popular Mayfair event (absolutely nothing to do with the spread they put on) had perfect weather conditions and saw another great turnout from the Harriers:
5k
Tom Fleming 16:25PB, Emily Murphy 20:59, Brendan McGeown 21:13PB, Craig Goodall 21:28, Paul Skillen 22:38, Karen McKee 23:56, Aidy Hughes 24:51, Sinead O’Hare 26:50, Marie McBrien 28:41, Roseann McGeown 30:30
And great to see 2 juniors leading the way. Unless you’re one of the oldies they beat of course.
10k
Sean Doherty 42:35PB, Robbie Gould 42:42, Robert Gould 45:04, Stephen Murphy 49:49, Janet Grew 1:01:43, Dermot Boyd 1:03:51PB, Roisin Brooks 1:04:23
Then on Sunday we had other Harriers in Newry at both 10k and half marathon distance:
10k
Kevin Donnelly 37:08
Half Marathon
Martin O’Neill 1:21:54PB, Patrick Shields 1:32:15, Alan Stewart 1:44:58, Ciaran Wright 1:48:15
So this week’s tune is for the Juniors who ruled the Mayfair 5k. It’s an oldie for the young ‘uns. From one Junior to the others.
https://youtu.be/bjAdfZp8mWw
Until next week, nunca caminarás solo.
CAVILLATOR

Club Race Report – 22nd May 2022

Another Sunday, another day to have a laugh at the Liverpool fans who still think they’re winning the league this year. More chance of Rory McIlroy winning another trophy folks…..
But enough of slagging off other sports – what about the running you ask?
Taking on the parkruns this week were:
Valley parkrun:
ADav 21:34, Gareth McLoughlin 22:32, Karen McKee 25:43, Sinead O’Hare 28:55, Cathy Ryan 30:04, Neill McGlinchey 30:30, Joanne Milne 30:39, Marie McBrien 32:11, Martin McCready 36:42
Waterworks parkrun:
Ciaran Wright 22:27, Neil McCready 24:55, Paul Skillen 25:55, Kevin Donnelly 25:59, Joe Mathers 25:59
Victoria parkrun:
Robbie Gould 21:26, Stevo Armour 21:56, Robert Gould 22:35, Sharon Dunn 25:44
ECOS Ballymena parkrun:
Elijah Cushley 21:26PB
Portrush parkrun:
Anton Piatek 40:20PB, Anita Piatek 50:23
Antrim parkrun:
Stephen Semple 24:06, Maeve Kennedy 24:21, Dermot Boyd 32:10, Elaine Kennedy 33:36
Limavady parkrun:
Johnny Carey 23:17
Stormont parkrun:
Emily Murphy 22:06, Stephen Murphy 23:52
Sixmilewater parkrun:
Tom Fleming 17:21 and first finisher, Bernie McAllister 27:03, Riley Kerr 32:16
Jordanstown junior parkrun:
Emily Murphy 8:08PB and first finisher, Sinead O’Hare 9:33, Matthew Hawkins 10:21, Joseph Eager 10:21, Rhys Kerr 16:55
Waterworks junior parkrun:
Kobe McClelland 9:03 and third finisher
Musgrave junior parkrun:
Leo McAuley 9:03
In other racing, Elaine Kennedy continued her assault on the Woodburn Trail Series, completing their second race in 42:23.
Lee O’Boyle and Micky McAuley both donned their trendy headbands this weekend as they took part in the Annalong Horseshoe. This is a 13.1 mile race that is part of the NIMRA Championship. It takes place across 5 of the peaks of the Mournes and includes just the 4,500ft of elevation. Lee finished 7th in 2:45:14 and Micky 16th in 2:54:44.
So this week’s tune is another reminder about the upcoming Club Championship (ker-ching). Entries for the Ballyclare Mayfair races close this evening. So get in there and support your CLUB championship. Geddit?
https://youtu.be/lk5iMgG-WJI
Until next week, behave.
CAVILLATOR

Club Race Report – 15th May 2022

Track session on Wednesday and Sealstown run on Thursday. Ever get the feeling the coaches are trying to kill us? Won’t help numbers for the club championship! (Get yourselves signed up by the way). I get paid every time I plug it so expect a lot of this..
Taking on the parkruns this week were:
Valley parkrun:
Elijah Cushley 20:29PB and 3rd finisher, Joe Mathers 24:00, ADav 24:11, David Esler 26:25, Sinead ROTM O’Hare 26:49, Paul Skillen 26:52, Karen McKee 26:52, Clare Teer 28:11, Neill McGlinchey 30:59, Marie McBrien 32:25, Roisin Brooks 32:55, Joanne Milne 33:38, John Teer 38:37, Martin McCready 59:59
Waterworks parkrun:
Emily Murphy 21:42PB, Stephen Murphy 23:38PB, Maeve Dunseath 26:47
Victoria parkrun:
Adam McCann 19:19, Neil McCready 25:07
Enniskillen parkrun:
Bernie McAllister 28:43
Ormeau Park parkrun:
Maeve Kennedy 24:25PB, Stephen Semple 24:33
Antrim parkrun:
Elaine Kennedy 29:00
Limavady parkrun:
Johnny Carey 23:35
Colin Glen parkrun:
Anton Piatek 28:43
Sixmilewater parkrun:
Robbie Gould 21:07, Robert Gould 22:36, Craig Goodall 25:59, Riley Kerr 31:27PB
Jordanstown junior parkrun:
Elijah Cushley 7:27PB and second finisher, Kayden McClelland 9:17, Kobe McClelland 9:50, Riley Kerr 11:29, Matthew Hawkins 11:31, Rhys Kerr 15:29
And well done Elijah on your weekend parkrun PB double!
Waterworks junior parkrun:
Emily Murphy 7:56PB and third finisher, Eloise “media star” McAuley 8:23, Leo McAuley 8:32, Sinead ROTM O’Hare 9:01PB
And Leo’s 150th junior parkrun!
Bernie was nearly our parkrun tourist of the week (is Enniskillen foreign?) but thankfully I was saved, not for the first time, by Dermot Boyd. Dermot completed the Amsterdamse Bos parkrun in the Netherlands in 31:22. This parkrun, as our more cultured Harriers (both of them) may have guessed is in Amsterdam. It takes place in the Amsterdamse Bos park. Did you know it is three times the size of Central park in New York? Do you care? Fine.
Let’s hope Dermot enjoyed his time in Amsterdam and was able to see the sights and do the usual touristy things. I meant museums and pushbikes, people. Get your minds out of the gutter. Honestly!
The only other racing for the Harriers this week was at the first race of the Woodburn Forest Series. Elaine Kennedy finished in 28:15 with a wee course PB to boot.
So this week’s tune is for Dermot. Mainly because, y’know, it’s Dermot. But also because his Amsterdam trip gives me another chance to play this classic. David will probably hate this one.
https://youtu.be/iwWoGJXrPyk
Until next week, behave.
CAVILLATOR