Gladys Rocks to AAI Half Marathon Title
Gladys Ganiel repeated her success of 2007 to claim the AAI national title in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Dublin half marathon on Sunday morning. Elsewhere in a busy week of racing, club athletes competed in the mountains, on rural roads and round city centre streets.
Rock ‘n’ Roll Dublin Half Marathon
Gladys Ganiel claimed the AAI national title in Dublin in Sunday’s Rock ‘n’ Roll half marathon. On a challenging route the evergreen Gladys repeated her success of 2007, finishing in 1:17:07, almost 2 minutes clear of 2nd place Catriona Jennings. A total of 18 club athletes made the journey south to take part in the event with some fine times being recorded. Full club results were:
| Pos | Athlete | Time |
| 20 | Philip GOSS | 1:13:44 |
| 48 | Gladys GANIEL | 1:17:07 |
| 106 | David CLARKE | 1:21:54 |
| 200 | Martin REA | 1:26:34 |
| 557 | John STEELE | 1:36:23 |
| 2401 | Christopher HICKS | 1:57:16 |
| 2443 | Lyle CARLETON | 1:57:38 |
| 2501 | Matthew CARLETON | 1:58:04 |
| 3261 | John BEGGS | 2:05:39 |
| Sandy Plumb | 2:07:35 | |
| 4114 | Kerry COOGAN | 2:14:11 |
| 4116 | Megan BEGGS | 2:14:12 |
| Caelin Curley | 2:14:12 | |
| 4127 | Joanne MCGURK | 2:14:11 |
| 4723 | Claire BRADY | 2:21:26 |
| 4725 | Eileen KEENAN | 2:21:26 |
| 4808 | Anne Marie CLARKEN | 2:22:41 |
| 4817 | Kathleen O’NEILL | 2:22:40 |
Rock ‘n’ Roll Dublin 10k
Also on Sunday and part of the Rock ‘n’ Roll series of races the 10k saw 5 runners representing the club. Full results were:
| Pos | Athlete | Time |
| 1520 | Catherine CARLETON | 1:11:58 |
| 1521 | Paula O’REILLY | 1:11:58 |
| 1846 | Sinead Keenan | 1:22:03 |
| 1911 | Helen GRIMLEY | 1:26:24 |
| Gemma Doherty | 1:26:24 |
Rock ‘n’ Roll Dublin 5k
On Saturday the first of the Rock ‘n’ Roll series of races offered a 5k challenge which was taken up by 3 club athletes using it as a warm up for more strenuous efforts to come in the half marathon the following day. The results were:
| Pos | Athlete | Time |
| 1168 | Kerry COOGAN | 31:38 |
| 1170 | Eileen Keenan | 31:39 |
| 1174 | Kethleen O’Neill | 31:40 |
Ligoneil Community Festival 5m
On Wednesday evening, Coleen Thompson and Sam Carr finished first lady and first male respectively in the Ligoneil festival 5m race. No results were available but also spotted in pre-race photos were Jackie and Mick Lawlor and Gary Blythe.
Nissan Classic 5m Road Race, Coleraine
The annual Nissan classic 5m race took place on Wednesday evening. Mark McKinstry led home the 351 strong field, ably supported by Stephen Walker and Ray Cameron. Full results were:
| Pos | Athlete | Cat | Time |
| 1 | Mark McKinstry | MO | 24:51 |
| 19 | Stephen Walker | M35 | 28:40 |
| 46 | Ray Cameron | M40 | 31:34 |
Mallusk Harriers 5m Road Race
The popular and challenging Mallusk Harriers 5m race took place on Friday 11th with a strong showing by 27 club athletes. Marc Jennings had a great run to take 3rd place in 28:49. Sarah-Jane McFadden also ran well to finish as 3rd lady and evergreen Jack Carberry took 1st place in the V70 category. Full results were:
| Pos | Athlete | Cat | Time |
| 3 | Mark Jennings | MO | 28:49 |
| 36 | Sara-Jane McFadden | FO | 33:33 |
| 48 | Robert Irvine | M55 | 35:06 |
| 99 | John Carberry | M70 | 38:40 |
| 111 | Sandy Carr | F35 | 39:25 |
| 114 | Emma Sheehy | F45 | 39:40 |
| 146 | Andy Taylor | M35 | 41:33 |
| 150 | Gordon Glenn | M45 | 41:44 |
| 155 | Anthony Fleming | M40 | 41:52 |
| 163 | Paul Carlin | M45 | 42:26 |
| 173 | Joe Wilson | M55 | 43:05 |
| 193 | Lynn McCullough | F45 | 44:30 |
| 213 | Diane Taylor | F35 | 46:09 |
| 216 | Fiona Magill | F35 | 46:30 |
| 238 | John Beggs | M50 | 48:57 |
| 247 | David Johnston | M45 | 50:00 |
| 254 | John Higgins | M45 | 50:54 |
| 262 | Eadaoin Donaldson | FO | 51:31 |
| 272 | Anne Marie Clarken | F40 | 52:29 |
| 273 | Monica O’Kane | F55 | 52:30 |
| 278 | Pat Curran | F60 | 53:06 |
| 281 | Ciara Seymour | F35 | 53:19 |
| 289 | Siobhan Magill | F45 | 54:25 |
| 299 | Kelly Kidd | F35 | 56:55 |
| 300 | Louise Spence | F35 | 56:55 |
| 304 | Dirdre Murphy | F50 | 58:50 |
| 305 | Rebecca Johnston | FJ | 59:12 |
Groomsport Half Marathon
In the latest race in the Pure Running/Champion Chip half marathon series new member Joe Malone recorded a fine win over the testing 2 lap course. John McConnell also finished strongly to take 6th place in 1h26m. Full results:
| Pos | Athlete | Time |
| 1 | Joe Malone | 1:18:11 |
| 6 | John McConnell | 1:26:23 |
Groomsport 10k
In the accompanying 10k race the club was represented by Leeanne Magee who took 79th place in 1h20.
| Pos | Athlete | Time |
| 79 | Leeanne Magee | 1:20:32 |
Lurig Mountain Race
The Lurig mountain race saw 366 athletes take on the challenging route from the centre of Cushendall village, navigating country trails and the grassy slopes of the open mountain. At times ascending on hands and knees and descending sliding on backsides the event was thoroughly enjoyed by all the club’s participants. Strong man Tommy Simmons took 2nd place behind mountain specialist Johnny Steede of Glen’s runners. Complete results were:
| Pos | Athlete | Cat | Time |
| 2 | Thomas Simmons | V35 | 29:11 |
| 28 | Joe Wilson | V35 | 35:50 |
| 38 | John MacAulay | OPEN | 37:05 |
| 47 | Ray Cameron | V40 | 38:19 |
| 97 | Helen Weir | V45 | 42:45 |
| 168 | Sandy Carr | V35 | 47:47 |
| 332 | Jacqueline Lawlor | V50 | 1:08:28 |
| 333 | Michael Lawlor | V55 | 1:08:27 |
NIMRA Seven Sevens
The annual seven sevens race over the seven highest peaks in the Mournes sees competitors run a total distance in excess of 19 miles with a total ascent of over 2,500m. The first of the seven summits is Slieve Donard and the runners subsequently ascend Commedagh, Bernagh, Meelmore, Meelbeg, Binnian and Lamagan. A total of 112 athletes completed the challenge with our own Simon Reeve representing the club and finishing in a fine 21st place. Simon timed his effort well, making up time on his rivals over the last 2 climbs over Binnian and Lamagan.
| Pos | Athlete | Cat | Time |
| 21 | Simon Reeve | MV40 | 5:18:31 |
GymCo Feile 10k
On Sunday morning the GymCo Feile 10k race took place with runners starting at Yorkgate, running through the Belfast city centre before heading up the Falls Road and eventually finishing at Malone College in Finaghy Road North. A fine, bright morning greeted the competitors with an excellent performance by Brendan Grew to claim 2nd place overall. Stephen Walker completed his second race of the week to finish in 6th place. Full club results were:
| Pos | Athlete | Cat | Time |
| 2 | Brendan Grew | 0:36:19 | |
| 6 | Stephen Walker | M35 | 0:37:30 |
| 66 | Paul Williams | M60 | 0:46:29 |
| 80 | Gary Blythe | M45 | 0:47:57 |
| 90 | Terence McAtamney | MO | 0:48:17 |
| 91 | Gordon Glenn | M45 | 0:48:20 |
| 122 | Sarah Jane Stewart | FO | 0:50:07 |
| 129 | Paul Carlin | M45 | 0:49:52 |
| 155 | Maurice Palmer | M55 | 0:52:08 |
| 173 | Lynn McCullough | F45 | 0:53:23 |
| 191 | John Clarke | M35 | 0:54:54 |
| 247 | Sharon Clarke | F35 | 0:59:21 |
| 268 | Jim Clinton | M35 | 1:01:01 |
| 303 | Claire Brady | FO | 1:04:28 |
parkrun 12 August
Congratulations to Mick Lawlor on completing his century of runs at the Waterworks. Full results were:
Kingston parkrun # 389 – 12/08/2017
| Pos | parkrunner | Time | Note | Total runs |
| 4 | Matt SHIELDS | 18:23 | PB stays at 00:17:58 | 254 |
Waterworks parkrun, Belfast # 357 – 12/08/2017
| Pos | parkrunner | Time | Note | Total runs |
| 1 | Kent SWANN | 16:44 | New PB! | 75 |
| 4 | David CURRAN | 19:33 | PB stays at 00:19:01 | 82 |
| 7 | Drew KNOX | 20:02 | PB stays at 00:18:42 | 213 |
| 15 | Greg MCCLURE | 21:07 | PB stays at 00:18:41 | 288 |
| 23 | Sam CARR | 22:11 | PB stays at 00:20:29 | 77 |
| 29 | Daniel O’CALLAGHAN | 22:36 | PB stays at 00:21:15 | 28 |
| 30 | Kevin MCCANN | 22:38 | PB stays at 00:21:54 | 52 |
| 33 | Lauren COX | 22:57 | PB stays at 00:20:33 | 58 |
| 36 | Tony REID | 23:14 | PB stays at 00:21:50 | 322 |
| 38 | Jennifer CURLEY | 23:23 | PB stays at 00:20:55 | 24 |
| 48 | Gerry ANDERSON | 23:55 | New PB! | 70 |
| 60 | Orla CASH | 24:44 | PB stays at 00:23:44 | 28 |
| 74 | Jack CARBERRY | 25:25 | PB stays at 00:21:14 | 214 |
| 88 | Anthony FLEMING | 26:22 | PB stays at 00:21:12 | 35 |
| 89 | Joanne MCALLISTER | 26:23 | New PB! | 8 |
| 90 | Lyle CARLETON | 26:23 | PB stays at 00:21:22 | 64 |
| 91 | Joe WILSON | 26:25 | PB stays at 00:24:26 | 45 |
| 99 | Thomas MCKINSTRY | 26:47 | PB stays at 00:23:09 | 157 |
| 106 | Diane TAYLOR | 27:06 | PB stays at 00:25:57 | 7 |
| 122 | John BEGGS | 27:40 | PB stays at 00:23:40 | 27 |
| 145 | Marian HAYES | 28:46 | PB stays at 00:24:30 | 95 |
| 146 | Thomas Peter NORTON | 28:48 | New PB! | 9 |
| 161 | Niamh MCAULEY | 29:46 | New PB! | 3 |
| 162 | Katrina MCAULEY | 29:47 | PB stays at 00:23:23 | 20 |
| 172 | David JOHNSTON | 30:22 | PB stays at 00:27:09 | 17 |
| 174 | Nuala MAHON | 30:31 | PB stays at 00:27:02 | 101 |
| 183 | Emma TONER | 30:54 | PB stays at 00:29:47 | 15 |
| 185 | Leona KNOX | 31:03 | New PB! | 2 |
| 187 | Lynn MCCULLOUGH | 31:21 | PB stays at 00:23:37 | 87 |
| 188 | Gabrielle MALLAGHAN | 31:22 | PB stays at 00:27:25 | 87 |
| 189 | Margaret STEPHENS | 31:23 | PB stays at 00:28:23 | 164 |
| 190 | Sandy CARR | 31:31 | PB stays at 00:22:55 | 174 |
| 191 | Jacqueline LAWLOR | 31:31 | PB stays at 00:28:48 | 130 |
| 192 | Michael LAWLOR | 31:32 | PB stays at 00:25:44 | 100 |
| 195 | Bernadette DUFFY | 31:53 | PB stays at 00:29:29 | 156 |
| 202 | Dermot MCGRATH | 32:21 | PB stays at 00:28:46 | 70 |
| 221 | Dirdre MURPHY | 34:13 | PB stays at 00:29:43 | 41 |
| 236 | Padraigin BINGHAM | 37:58 | PB stays at 00:26:52 | 55 |
Belfast Victoria parkrun # 329 – 12/08/2017
| Pos | parkrunner | Time | Note | Total runs |
| 7 | Matthew LAVERY | 18:52 | New PB! | 52 |
| 18 | Claire CONNOR | 20:11 | PB stays at 00:18:21 | 32 |
| 21 | Colin SIMPSON | 21:00 | PB stays at 00:19:23 | 186 |
| 90 | Paul WILLIAMS | 26:04 | PB stays at 00:20:36 | 229 |
| 91 | Stephen WALKER | 26:09 | PB stays at 00:17:34 | 62 |
Queen’s parkrun, Belfast # 282 – 12/08/2017
| Pos | parkrunner | Time | Note | Total runs |
| 16 | Eoin MCQUILLAN | 21:38 | PB stays at 00:18:03 | 32 |
| 19 | Ciaran HUNTER | 22:05 | PB stays at 00:20:24 | 206 |
Falls parkrun, Belfast # 262 – 12/08/2017
| Pos | parkrunner | Time | Note | Total runs |
| 6 | Gerard SOWNEY | 22:13 | First Timer! | 28 |
| 22 | Chris O’DONOGHUE | 27:21 | First Timer! | 24 |
Wallace parkrun, Lisburn # 219 – 12/08/2017
| Pos | parkrunner | Time | Note | Total runs |
| 66 | Jim CLINTON | 26:10 | PB stays at 00:22:46 | 328 |
Citypark parkrun, Craigavon # 254 – 12/08/2017
| Pos | parkrunner | Time | Note | Total runs |
| 3 | Alan RITCHIE | 18:44 | PB stays at 00:17:04 | 38 |
Ormeau parkrun # 216 – 12/08/2017
| Pos | parkrunner | Time | Note | Total runs |
| 18 | Rory KANE | 19:59 | First Timer! | 13 |
Larne parkrun # 188 – 12/08/2017
| Pos | parkrunner | Time | Note | Total runs |
| 1 | Nat GLENN | 18:14 | PB stays at 00:17:48 | 64 |
| 3 | Ethan GLENN | 21:45 | PB stays at 00:19:13 | 33 |
| 12 | Harry PLUMB | 26:06 | PB stays at 00:22:24 | 68 |
Carrickfergus parkrun # 177 – 12/08/2017
| Pos | parkrunner | Time | Note | Total runs |
| 1 | Andrew MILLIGAN | 17:48 | PB stays at 00:17:45 | 103 |
Stormont parkrun # 102 – 12/08/2017
| Pos | parkrunner | Time | Note | Total runs |
| 128 | Eadaoin DONALDSON | 29:41 | First Timer! | 132 |
Dungloe parkrun # 76 – 12/08/2017
| Pos | parkrunner | Time | Note | Total runs |
| 2 | John Gerard MURPHY | 20:02 | PB stays at 00:19:50 | 314 |
