Race Report 5 – 11 August 2019

Even right in the middle of the summer months the North Belfast Harriers still had a busy racing week; some competing for pleasure, others as target races and the rest included them as training runs as part of marathon plans. 

Broughshane 5 and 10K (Mon 5 Aug)

Organised by Ballymena Runners, this event does not list clubs and so no results available.

Crawfordsburn Trail 5K (Wed 7 Aug)

Neil Carty was the only club representative at the 5K trail race in Crawfordsburn mid-week.  Although listed as fourth, two runners crossed the line in the exact same time of 18.15!  Well done Neil.

Pos	Bib	Firstname	Lastname	Category	Chiptime
4	294	Neil	Carty	M50	00:18:15

 

Mallusk 5 Miler (Friday 9 Aug)

Hosted by our neighbouring athletics club, Mallusk Harriers, NBH turned out in force to support this fantastic event.  The ‘hill’ did not deter the thirty club members who were rewarded with 3 podium finishes and age category prizes, not to mention the post-race hospitality.

A special congratulations to Mark McKinstry, first home with a sub 27; Gareth Lyons in second position and Sarah Jane McFadden who was third lady home.

Pos	Firstname	Lastname	Category	Chiptime
1	Mark	McKinstry	M35	00:26:46
2	Gareth	Lyons	M40	00:27:43
6	Connor	McCann	MO	00:29:00
9	Luke	Kelly	MJ	00:29:39
30	Patrick	McAuley	M40	00:33:14
34	David	Curran	M45	00:33:51
35	Sarah-Jane	McFadden	F35	00:33:56
50	Joe	Drain	M50	00:35:19
67	Christopher	Lennon	M45	00:36:23
71	Greg	McClure	M60	00:36:41
81	Una	McConnell	F40	00:37:03
94	Paul	Carlin	M45	00:37:49
101	Andrew	Taylor	M35	00:38:14
107	Thomas	Taylor	M35	00:38:58
116	Gerry	Anderson	M50	00:39:29
119	Diane	Taylor	F35	00:39:27
125	Lorraine	Hibburt	F45	00:39:54
146	Emma	Taylor	F35	00:40:47
153	Sarah-Jane	Stewart	F35	00:41:03
191	Laura	Connolly	FO	00:43:24
193	Catherine	Seawright	F45	00:43:37
203	Philip	McIlwrath	M45	00:44:11
221	Gordon	Glenn	M45	00:45:04
283	Kerry	Coogan	F40	00:50:50
298	Bernadette	Scott	F40	00:52:21
299	Jennifer	Butcher	F40	00:52:41
314	Monica	O’Kane	F60	00:54:06
319	Gillian	Roden	F35	00:55:11
327	Dirdre	Murphy	F50	00:59:30
328	Bronagh	Conlon	F50	00:59:41

(Credit Facebook – Mallusk Harriers and NBH News/Events)

Lurig Run (Sat 10 Aug)

The Lurig Challenge Run is considered the highlight of the Heart of the Glens Festival. Participants are guaranteed an exciting off-road race, breathtaking views and a famously warm Glens welcome. The 3.8 mile race started at 1pm in the main street of Cushendall adjacent to the Curfew Tower. After a short dash down the spectator lined main street, there was a sharp incline and a set of steps up the Stony Lonan, followed by a mile along a farm track to the base of the mountain. Next came an assault to the top of Lurig (1073 feet), with spectacular views, before a fast descent back along the farm track for the sprint (or otherwise) to the village and the finish.

(https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid=Y&event_id=5600)

Nat Glenn won O/50 category with a sub 34 in the challenging run and finished 11^th overall.  Super running Nat.

Pos	Athlete	Category	Chiptime
11	Nat Glenn	M50	00:33:54

Streets of Galway 8K Road Race (Sat 10 Aug)

2019 saw the 34th edition of the famous Streets of Galway 8km road race. Since its inception in 1986 the event has grown into one of the most prestigious road races in the country yet remains true to its original motto of Sport for All.

The race route started at Fr Griffin Road in the city and took in many of the sights of Galway city, including the Spanish Arch, Eyre Square, the landmark Galway Cathedral and NUI Galway, and out towards Salthill, past Pearse Stadium and then back in the ‘Prom’ along Galway Bay for a fast section into the finish at the historic Claddagh.

(https://www.myrunresults.com/events/galway_clinic_-streets_of_galway_8km_2019/3138/details)

Place	Surname	Name	Club	Chip Time
5	Hamilton	Paddy	North Belfast	00:24:51
6	Gordon	Lindsay	North Belfast	00:25:36

 

Rock n Roll Series – Dublin (Fri 9 – Sun 11 Aug)

This Dublin event forms part of the road running series known for its live bands, cheerleaders and themed water stations along the route. 

Half Marathon

Four harriers travelled down to complete the 13.1 mile course.  Fantastic results from Conán, Philip Joe and Thomas, with a sub 69 for Conán.

Conán McCaughey finished in 7^th position overall with a chip time of 1.08:30.

Philip Goss finished in 16^th position with a chip time of 1.13:47.

Joe Malone closely behind with a chip time of 1.18:48.

Thomas Norton completed in 1.56:58.

Holly Bennett also finished the 13.1 miles in 2.23:10.  Well done to all.

10K

Our club member Joanne McGurk also took part in the 10K event on Sunday morning.  Well done on a great run, crossing the line in a time of 1.06:25.

Monaghan 10 Mile (Sun 11 Aug)

Described as “perfect for the more serious runner and … a good kick start for those training for the Dublin City Marathon” the Monaghan 10 miler took place at the weekend.  Kicking off at 12.30, “the course route is relatively flat with some rolling inclines.”  (www.myrunresults.com)

Pádraigín Bingeam achieved a new PB of 4 minutes, finishing in a time of 1.33:18.  Congratulations!

Parkrun

NBH members participated in seventeen different parkruns this weekend.  Congratulations to all but a particular mention to those with PBs and the following:

Paul Horan, second finisher with a new PB at Victoria; Paul Hutchinson, third home in Larne; and Lynn McKenna, first female home in Buncrana and Elaine Holmes, second female to finish at Colin Glen.

Rostrevor
	Position	Parkrunner	Time	Gender Position	Note
	30	Nuala MAHON	31:45:00	7	First Timer!
Waterworks
	4	John MCGUIGAN	18:40	4	PB stays at 00:17:13
	5	Paul CURLEY	18:52	5	PB stays at 00:17:40
	18	Drew KNOX	22:05	17	PB stays at 00:18:42
	20	Luke KELLY	22:20	19	PB stays at 00:18:05
	22	Kevin MCCANN	22:25	21	PB stays at 00:21:54
	24	Ivan MCALLISTER	22:38	23	PB stays at 00:21:38
	27	Laurence ROGERS	23:09	26	PB stays at 00:21:23
	35	Dara CASSIDY	23:36	34	PB stays at 00:23:01
	45	Maurice PALMER	24:05:00	42	PB stays at 00:23:11
	47	Gary BLYTHE	24:08:00	44	PB stays at 00:21:14
	49	Lyle CARLETON	24:12:00	46	PB stays at 00:21:22
	59	Niamh MCAULEY	24:39:00	7	New PB!
	61	Patrick MCAULEY	24:47:00	54	PB stays at 00:18:48
	88	Thomas Peter NORTON	26:23:00	77	PB stays at 00:25:24
	114	Erin MCAULEY	27:37:00	18	PB stays at 00:26:45
	115	Katrina MCAULEY	27:40:00	19	PB stays at 00:23:17
	117	Catherine SEAWRIGHT	27:42:00	21	PB stays at 00:25:28
	120	Eimear NUGENT	27:50:00	24	PB stays at 00:25:41
	128	Matt SHIELDS	28:15:00	100	PB stays at 00:17:44
	129	John Gerard MURPHY	28:19:00	101	PB stays at 00:18:49
	142	Lucinda MCAVOY	29:04:00	35	PB stays at 00:27:45
	156	Michelle MCLOUGHLIN	29:55:00	40	PB stays at 00:24:00
	161	Fergus JAMISON	30:14:00	118	PB stays at 00:28:03
	162	Leanne O’HARA	30:17:00	44	PB stays at 00:29:12
	163	Evelyn PALMER	30:19:00	45	PB stays at 00:29:11
	169	Claire KELLY	30:26:00	47	PB stays at 00:29:54
	172	Philomena DONALDSON	30:57:00	49	PB stays at 00:27:50
	178	Stella HARRISON	32:10:00	51	PB stays at 00:26:15
	191	Margaret STEPHENS	33:58:00	59	PB stays at 00:28:23
	193	Grainne STEPHENS	34:19:00	61	PB stays at 00:30:59
	208	Philip MCILWRATH	35:20:00	137	PB stays at 00:24:47
	212	Jim CLINTON	36:06:00	140	PB stays at 00:21:37
	235	Elisabeth FRENCH	01:03:30	92	PB stays at 00:41:10
	236	Rosy RYAN	01:03:31	93	PB stays at 00:36:00
Inverness
	45	Ray CAMERON	24:22:00	36	PB stays at 00:20:04
Belfast Victoria
	2	Paul HORAN	17:12	2	New PB!
	42	Claire CONNOR	21:29	5	PB stays at 00:18:21
	57	Paul WILLIAMS	22:32	50	PB stays at 00:20:36
	152	Gerry ANDERSON	28:08:00	117	First Timer!
Queen’s
	21	Ciaran HUNTER	21:55	20	PB stays at 00:20:24
	77	John LAVERY	26:31:00	59	PB stays at 00:20:04
	97	Vincent BRADLEY	27:43:00	74	PB stays at 00:21:37
Portrush
	35	Robert IRVINE	22:09	33	First Timer!
	322	Angela GREENHILL	41:41:00	123	First Timer!
Wallace
	53	John MCCONNELL	22:55	49	PB stays at 00:18:24
Ormeau
	42	Max REID	21:11	39	New PB!
	69	Gerard SOWNEY	22:41	62	PB stays at 00:21:09
	155	Alex REID	25:41:00	129	First Timer!
	318	Trisha MURRAY	31:23:00	94	PB stays at 00:29:02
	319	John BEGGS	31:24:00	225	PB stays at 00:27:32
Antrim
	28	Brian STEWART	22:06	27	PB stays at 00:20:59
Castlewellan
	44	Colin SIMPSON	24:23:00	39	First Timer!
Larne
	3	Paul HUTCHINSON	19:54	3	PB stays at 00:19:07
Fulham Palace
	136	Tony REID	23:47	118	PB stays at 00:22:12
Valley
	31	Sandy CARR	27:00:00	6	PB stays at 00:24:57
	52	Paul MURPHY	28:46:00	41	PB stays at 00:24:20
	84	Gabrielle MALLAGHAN	34:40:00	28	PB stays at 00:33:09
Stormont
	15	Greg MCCLURE	22:29	14	PB stays at 00:22:14
Colin Glen
	17	Elaine HOLMES	26:21:00	2	PB stays at 00:25:45
Vandeleur
	11	Jack MCCREADY	23:48	10	First Timer!
Buncrana
	21	Lynn MCKENNA	26:36:00	1	First Timer!