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Larne Athletic Club
Larne Athletic Club is Larne’s leading athletics club, we are a friendly club who welcomes all levels of ability be it for competition or keeping fit.
Hill and Dale SlievemartinOn Thursday evening, 25th April, Larne AC’s Andy Gregg travelled to Rostrevor to take part in the third race of this year’s Hill & Dale Mountain Running Series. Another record field of over 300 runners took on the 4.3 mile course which included a steep ascent past the Cloghmore Stone and up to the summit of Slievemeen before an undulating run to Slievemartin and a fast descent on rocky paths to the finish, a climb of some 1700 feet in all. Andy finished in 124th place with a time of 52:36.
BALLYMENA BELLES, HILL AND DALE, SOUTHAMPTON, LARNE 10 MILE, ZOO 5K, MANCHESTER, LONDONBallymena Belles 5 mile race
On Tuesday 9th April 2024 10 of the Larne Athletic Club Ladies took part amongst 335 Ladies to compete the Ballymena Belles 5 Mile Race. It was a beautiful April evening and this race is always worth the challenge to experience the wonderful post race spread!
Finishing first for the club was Ashlynn Rodgers in 30th position with the impressive time of 37:41, followed by Emma Mckeen 43/335 and Beverly Gaston 46/335 in 39:49 to finish under 40mins. Next home for the club was Diane Hawthorne running strong in 121st for a time of 46:04, followed by Sharon Bell 208th in 50:15, Melissa Shields 217th in 50:37, Gail Montgomery 233rd in 51:13, Shiree McCosh Brennan 244th in 52:11, Pearl Henry 282nd in 55:11 and Catherine Todd 299th in 58:00.
Well done to all runners and thank you to Michelle Mcintosh who couldn’t run due to injury but still came to support. Thanks to Ballymena Belles for a wonderful evening…See you again next year!
Hill and Dale Castlewellan and Tollymore
Thursday evening, 11th April, saw the first race in this year’s increasingly popular Hill and Dale Race Series set in and about the Mourne Mountains. A record field of over 350 runners took part in the 5-plus-miles race in Castlewellan Forest Park which included some 900 feet of climbing around and over Slievenaslat. Andy Gregg completed the race in 137th place and a time of 48:44.
The following week onThursday 18th April, Andy also took part in the second race of the series over a 4.3-mile course in Tollymore Forest. The route incorporated 930 feet of climbing on gravel paths, forest trails and some open mountain. Andy ran a much improved race this week, finishing 89thfrom almost 300 starters in a time of 42:01.
Southampton Marathon
On Sunday 7th April, Thompson Crawford achieved his marathon goal crossing the line in 4:28:33👏. Storm Kathleen made conditions blustery & the course had over 1000ft elevation. As can happen at this distance with anyone he encountered some difficulty, at mile 17 his calf cramped up, so options remaining were either pull out or walk to the finish line, Thompson chose to walk & hobble the best he could for the remaining 9 miles. Without this setback he would probably have come in under 3:50. This injury was unfortunate considering the work he put in with prep, training and strength & conditioning sessions.
Larne AC 10 Mile Coast Road Race
Congratulations to all club members who did Larne AC proud with their super runs and PBs at the highly competitive Larne AC 10 Mile Coast Road Race, April 13th. Well done toJordan Heron who claimed a well deserved 3rd place overall once again putting the red vest on the podium! A fantastic day for Larne AC!
Results:
Jordan Heron :55:23 (3rd)
John Steele 1:13:39
Mark Todd 1:13:43 (PB)
Dale Smyth 1:13:49
Colin McVicker 1:14:34 (PB)
Paul Tilson 1:15:53
David Johnston 1:17:53
Dom Dorris 1:17:59
Ashlynn Rodgers 1:20:27
Bobbie Garrett 1:22:27
Emma McKeen 1:22:46
Laura Brennan 1:28:59
Sharon Kelly 1:32:88
Eddie Finn 1:33:53
Michelle Woods 1:36:46 (PB)
Zoo 5k
After a fabulous day marshalling the 10miler, Teresa Evans took part in the Zoo 5k hosted by Monkstown Spartans. Conditions, although chilly for the 9am start, were perfect for tackling “those hills”. In a time of 40:08 the challenge was completed.
PBs at Manchester and London Marathon
Congratulations to George McKinley who achieved a PB at Manchester Marathon on Sunday 14th April in a time of 2:53. Juliane Keane also achieved a marathon PB of 25 minutes in London, April 21st, with a time of 3:42:57.
Well done everyone great running and great report
Well done everyone! Can you please add the Ballymena Belles 5miler to this round up?
Well done all, brillant
Incredible running..well done LAC 👏👏
Sharon Kelly ran 1:32:08 in the Larne AC Coast Road 10 Miler. Michele Woods' time was pb.
🏆 Congratulations to the Coast Road 10 Miler 2024 top finishers in the Women’s category: 1st place Claire McGuigan with a time of 1:00:48, followed by 2nd place Elisoa Crawford in 1:03:51, and 3rd place Louise Smith coming in at 1:04:33. 🌟👏
Well done to everyone who participated on Saturday 👏 🏃♀️ #runningn#winnersn#runnersn#runningcommunityn#larneacneac
🏆 Congratulations to the Coast Road 10 Miler 2024 top finishers in the Men’s category: 1st place Edward McGinley with a time of 0:53:12, followed by 2nd place Chris Madden in 0:54:28, and 3rd place Jordan Heron clocking in at 0:55:23. 🌟👏
Well done to everyone who participated on Saturday 👏 🏃♀️ #runningn#winnersn#runnersn#runningcommunitynity
Results are in! Thank you to everyone taking part today 🏃♀️ 🏃&zwj#raceresultse#runners##running##runi#larneac##ThankYouthankyou
ChampionChip Ireland – Race Timing and Sporting Events
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ChampionChip Ireland is the sole operator of MyLaps chip timing in Ireland & Northern Ireland, providing timing solutions for sports events across the country.Well done everyone
Sonia Martin
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What a fantastic day at the Larne AC Coast Road 10 Miler! A huge thank you to all the runners, supporters, & marshals who made today’s race unforgettable. Your determination & spirit truly made it a run to remember 🙌🏅Keep an eye on our Socials in the next week for more photos & a video or two 🥰 #runningcommunity #runners #run #pb #personalbest
Great event. Well done Larne Athletic Club.
Brilliantly organised race. Thank you and your volunteers for a great morning 👏👏
Another fantastic event from LAC. No better place to run. Thanks everyone involved 👏🏻
Keith Palmer
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🏃♂️🏅 Excitement is building for the Coast Road 10 Miler 2024. Final race day instructions for for tomorrow’s race; including start / finish, bib collection & water stations. Participants are ready for a memorable race day experience. Remember, safety first and enjoy the run! 🏃♀️🌊 #RaceDay
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Final Race Day Instructions for the Coast Road 10 Miler 2024. Larne Athletic Club would like to thank all the sponsors, supporters, and volunteers of The Larne Athletic Club 10 Mile Road Race.
After you’ve crossed the finish line on Saturday, we invite you to refuel & share your race stories at Larne Leisure Centre ☕️🥪Enjoy a selection of complimentary refreshments, including hot tea, coffee, assorted sandwiches, & delicious buns. Perfect for replenishing your energy levels and celebrating your achievement with fellow runners!
Keep an eye on Socials tomorrow for full Race Day Info 👁️
#run #running #pb #personalbest #10miles
🎉🏃♀️🎾 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿-𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗧𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 – 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲!🎾🏃♂️🎉If you’re going to smash your PB or simply enjoy the scenic route, there’s a place for everyone at the starting line at the Coast Road 10 Miler.
But the fun doesn’t stop at the finish line – we’re keeping the momentum going with an epic after- party at Larne Bowling and Lawn Tennis Club 🎧 Get ready to groove to your favourite hits with our jukebox tunes 🎶, and indulge in some top-notch craic from 12PM onwards.
This is your invitation to celebrate athleticism, meet fantastic people, & create unforgettable memories. Bring your friends, family, & that neighbour who’s never run a mile in their life – everyone’s welcome to join the festivities!
See you there for a day of sport & laughter🏅🍻🕺
#run #running #pb #personalbest #10miles #runners #runnerscommunity #runnersworld #runnerslife #10milerace #party #craic #catchup #fun
Is it too late for a name change. Thanks 😊
MarchCarnfunnock, Coleraine, Portadown
On Sarturday 23rd, Beverly Gaston was the winner of our Carnfunnock mixed terrain 5 mile club race.
The same weekend Jordan Heron raced in the Coleraine Campus 5k finishing in 8th place overall in a fab time of 15:11 and Philip McNeill ran an impressive sub1:30 half marathon in Portadown.
April
Whitehead Road Race
On Easter Monday 5 members competed in the ever popular Whitehead Road Race:
Jordan Heron (4th) 27:18
Sean McAllister 36:40
Thomas Morrow 37:07
Dom Dorris 38:19
Beverly Gaston 40:08
Ballymena Belles
A great night was had by all the Larne AC belles (and their supporter Michelle McIntosh), who took part in the Ballymena Belles 5 miler on 9th April
Ashlynn Rodgers 37:41
Emma McKeen 39:23
Beverly Gaston 39:49
Diane Hawthorne 46:04
Sharon Bell 50:15
Melissa Shields 50:37
Gail Montgomery 51:13
Shiree Brennan 52:11
Pearl Henry 55:11
Catherine Todd 58:00
Well done everyone 👏👏
Brillant, well done all
Well done all
Well done
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A few people have asked me about this group.I can really recommend this group as a way to get past runners back into the fold and new runners into a lifestyle that will truly enhance your life.
I’ve had a lot of people ask of the abilities required for this group and I have replied no matter what you think your ability is, this group will be for you as the training set out on a monthly basis for all of LAC groups is second to none and will improve your running.
If you are worried about meeting these LAC runners don’t be as they are a great bunch who will totally welcome you into all into an amazing lifestyle.🏃♂️🌟 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝟯𝗥𝗗 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗣 🌟🏃♀️
Larne AC are adding a third training group, starting on the first Tuesday in April. Whether you’re a past member, or someone keen to kickstart your running journey, this group is for you.
📅 Training Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays ⏰ Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM 📍 Locations: Drains Bay & Ballygally
This is a fantastic opportunity to get active, meet like-minded individuals, and enjoy the beauty of our local landscapes. Our sessions are designed to cater to all levels, ensuring a supportive and motivating environment for everyone.
For more details, feel free to reach out or drop us a message.
is it ok if you can only make one session a week? there would be times i could make both but other times once
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