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Larne Athletic Club is Larneโ€™s leading athletics club, we are a friendly club who welcomes all levels of ability be it for competition or keeping fit.

Carnlough Quarry 5KOn Friday 27th June, a sizeable contingent of Larne Athletic Club runners made the short trip up the Coast Road to Carnlough to take part in the Quarry 5K race, superbly organised and marshalled by Glenlough Running Club. The route started in the heart of the village, travelled up a concrete lane for under a mile before hitting the quarry with its loose limestone paths under foot. This is where the real climbing started with epic views of the coastline. From here participants descended down the other side of the quarry and out onto the Largy Road, with a short out and back before a fast descent under one of the iconic limestone bridges to the finish line.Martan Keane was first finished for Larne AC, starting strongly and finishing in 6th place with a time of 20:45. Phelim McAllister next for the club in 10th place and a time of 21:19, while Philip Rennix was very close behind in 11th place and a time of 21:26.Fresh from her mountain running successes, Sinead McAllister was first Larne AC Lady finished in 26th place and a time of 24:42. Charlotte English had a fast finish for 35th place and a time of 25:46, followed home by Beverley Gaston, 38th in 26:21.The full list of Larne AC finishers is:6, Martan Keane, 20:4510, Phelim McAllister 21:1911, Philip Rennix, 21:2623, Andy Gregg, 23:1624, Dom Dorris, 23:2226, Sinead McAllister, 24:4229, Mark Todd, 24:5733, Matthew Johnston, 25:1934, David Johnston, 25:4335, Charlotte English, 25:4638, Beverley Gaston, 26:2141, Emma McKeen, 27:2243, Tommy Linton, 27:5447, Eddie Finn, 30:37Many Thanks to Glenlough Running Club for a very well organised and enjoyable event. See MoreSee Less

Carnlough Quarry 5K
On Friday 27th June, a sizeable contingent of Larne Athletic Club runners made the short trip up the Coast Road to Carnlough to take part in the Quarry 5K race, superbly organised and marshalled by Glenlough Running Club. The route started in the heart of the village, travelled up a concrete lane for under a mile before hitting the quarry with its loose limestone paths under foot. This is where the real climbing started with epic views of the coastline. From here participants descended down the other side of the quarry and out onto the Largy Road, with a short out and back before a fast descent under one of the iconic limestone bridges to the finish line.
Martan Keane was first finished for Larne AC, starting strongly and finishing in 6th place with a time of 20:45. Phelim McAllister next for the club in 10th place and a time of 21:19, while Philip Rennix was very close behind in 11th place and a time of 21:26.
Fresh from her mountain running successes, Sinead McAllister was first Larne AC Lady finished in 26th place and a time of 24:42. Charlotte English had a fast finish for 35th place and a time of 25:46, followed home by Beverley Gaston, 38th in 26:21.
The full list of Larne AC finishers is:
6, Martan Keane, 20:45
10, Phelim McAllister 21:19
11, Philip Rennix, 21:26
23, Andy Gregg, 23:16
24, Dom Dorris, 23:22
26, Sinead McAllister, 24:42
29, Mark Todd, 24:57
33, Matthew Johnston, 25:19
34, David Johnston, 25:43
35, Charlotte English, 25:46
38, Beverley Gaston, 26:21
41, Emma McKeen, 27:22
43, Tommy Linton, 27:54
47, Eddie Finn, 30:37
Many Thanks to Glenlough Running Club for a very well organised and enjoyable event.

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Way to go! Larne AC….

Well done everyone

Well done everyone. Great to see yous there

Well done everyone. Was it wee bit hilly? ๐Ÿ˜

Thanks for supporting Larne Athletic Club ๐Ÿ‘

Well done all

Well done everyone ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

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Lisburn 10kOn Wednesday 18th June, Juliane Keane joined over 1350 runners to compete in the Lisburn 10k. A very pleasant evening along an undulating route starting and finishing at the Lagan Valley Leisure Centre. Although, disappointed with her time of 47:21,Juliane was happy to complete the course, finishing as 30th female overall and winning an age category prize.Photo courtesy of Belfast Sports Photos See MoreSee Less

Lisburn 10k
On Wednesday 18th June, Juliane Keane joined over 1350 runners to  compete in the Lisburn 10k. 

A very pleasant evening along an undulating route starting and finishing at the Lagan Valley Leisure Centre. 

Although, disappointed with her time of 47:21,Juliane was happy to complete the course, finishing as 30th female overall and winning an age category prize.

Photo courtesy of Belfast Sports Photos

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Great effort…well done…

Well done

Well done Juliane ๐Ÿ‘

Amazing ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ’ช

Well done Julianne ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

Well done Juliane! ๐Ÿ‘

Well done Juliane

Well done Juliane Keane๐ŸŽ‰

Well done Juliane Keane ๐Ÿ‘

Fantastic Juliane, well done ๐Ÿ‘

Well Done Juliane!

well done Julianne

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2 weeks ago
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On Saturday the 21st June Sinead Mcallister travelled down to County Mayo for the third race of the IMRA championship series. A race of 766m and 10.70km. Mweelrea Mountain is the highest in the western province of Connacht. A misty, wet race with little visibility on the peak, a fun fast muddy decent and a sunshine finish perfect for a quick sea dip before the drive home.Sinead finished in a time of 1:28 5th female and 2nd in age cat. See MoreSee Less

On Saturday the 21st June Sinead Mcallister travelled down to County Mayo for the third race of the IMRA championship series. 
A race of 766m and 10.70km. Mweelrea Mountain is the highest in the western province of Connacht. A misty, wet race with little visibility on the peak, a fun fast muddy decent and a sunshine finish perfect for a quick sea dip before the drive home.

Sinead finished in a time of 1:28 5th female and 2nd in age cat.

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Great run….well done…

Well done Sinead๐ŸŽ‰

Well done Sinead ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

Well done Sinead.

Congratulations Sinead

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2 weeks ago
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Hill & Dale, DrinahillyOn Friday 20th June, Andy Gregg travelled to Newcastle, County Down, to take part in the Drinahilly Race, the final round of this year’s Hill and Dale Series. Taking place on the gravel and forest paths through Donard Wood, the three-and-a-half mile course included some 260 metres of climbing.Andy ran well, competing in his only Hill and Dale race this year, finishing in a time of 31:47 and placing 81st in a field of almost 280 runners. See MoreSee Less

Hill & Dale, Drinahilly
On Friday 20th June, Andy Gregg travelled to Newcastle, County Down, to take part in the Drinahilly Race, the final round of this yearโ€™s Hill and Dale Series. Taking place on the gravel and forest paths through Donard Wood, the three-and-a-half mile course included some 260 metres of climbing.
Andy ran well, competing in his only Hill and Dale race this year, finishing in a time of 31:47 and placing 81st in a field of almost 280 runners.

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Well done Andy

Well done Andy ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

well done Andy.

2 weeks ago
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NI Masters Track and Field ChampionshipOn Saturday the 21st of June one member of LAC travelled to The Mary Peters Track for the NIreland Masters Track and Field Championship.Sean Mcallister, dropping down from his normal distance, raced in two events.First up was the 800 metres, in blistering heat, Sean finished in 2nd position receiving a Silver Medal in 2.48 Next up was the 400 metres, a first time for Sean off the blocks with the experienced 400 metre men… Sean took a standing start! An explosive flat out race from the off, Sean was third in the heats overall and first in his race earning a first ever Gold which has evaded him over the years .Well done Sean ! See MoreSee Less

NI Masters Track and Field Championship

On Saturday the 21st of June one member of LAC travelled to The Mary Peters Track for the N
Ireland Masters Track and Field Championship.

Sean Mcallister, dropping down from his normal distance, raced in two events.
First up was the 800 metres, in blistering heat, Sean finished in 2nd position receiving a Silver Medal in 2.48   

Next up was the 400 metres, a first time for Sean off the blocks with the experienced 400 metre men... Sean took a standing start! An explosive flat out race from the off, Sean was third in the heats overall and first in his race earning a first ever Gold which has evaded him over the years .

Well done Sean !Image attachmentImage attachment

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Super running Sean ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

Super results Sean, well done.๐Ÿ‘

Outstanding Sean Mcallister๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’ช

Well done Sean ๐Ÿ‘ super stuff

Well done ๐Ÿ‘

Well done Sean ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

That is brill mate, well done

Well done Sean

Brilliant Sean Mcallister! And a gold at last!!! โค๏ธ

Fantastic Sean Mcallister ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

Well done Sean ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

well done Sean

๐Ÿฅ‡ ๐Ÿฅˆ ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿป ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฝ

Well done Sean Mcallister๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ™Œ

Awesome Sean ๐Ÿคฉ

Woohoo….fabulous Sean Mcallister ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

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3 weeks ago
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Sunday the 15th June saw Larne ac member sinead-Marie mcallister head down to the border for the nimra championship race flagstaff to carlingford. Trying her hand at this race for the first time, a race starting on the border and making its way along the Cooley mountains finishing in carlingford a point to point race with route between of own choice. A misty low visibility start with a mix of rain and fog then brightening up as the race went on, A race of 10.3miles and over 3400ft elevation.Sinead had a very strong race just shortly after the first checkpoint sinead was then leading the females throughout until just seconds before the final dibber at checkpoint 6. Descending side by side saw sinead and Naomi from glens runners see which line was best down to the forest upon hitting the track a race to the finish which saw sinead finish close but taking second place female Just 17seconds behind and placing 21st overall in a time of 2hrs 35. Good fun all round.A great day out and finishing up a good week which also saw sinead place as reserve for the nimra team for the 48th international snowdon team selection. See MoreSee Less

Sunday the 15th June saw Larne ac member sinead-Marie mcallister head down to the border for the nimra championship race flagstaff to carlingford. Trying her hand at this race for the first time, a race starting on the border and making its way along the Cooley mountains finishing in carlingford a point to point race with route between of own choice. A misty low visibility start with a mix of rain and fog then brightening up as the race went on, A race of 10.3miles and over 3400ft elevation.
Sinead had a very strong race just shortly after the first checkpoint sinead was then leading the females throughout until just seconds before the final dibber at checkpoint 6. Descending side by side saw sinead and Naomi from glens runners see which line was best down to the forest upon hitting the track a race to the finish which saw sinead finish close but taking second place female Just 17seconds behind and placing 21st overall in a time of 2hrs 35. Good fun all round.

A great day out and finishing up a good week which also saw sinead place as reserve for the nimra team for the 48th international snowdon team selection.Image attachment

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So close to taking the win too! Great running Sinead. Xx

Well done ๐Ÿ‘ fabulous photos ๐Ÿ’ช

Excellent Sinead ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

Amazing ๐Ÿ‘

Well done Sinead .

Congratulations Sinead ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

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4 weeks ago
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4 weeks ago
Larne Athletic Club

Cairncastle Fell RaceOn Saturday, 7 June, three Larne AC runners joined our friends at East Coast Athletic Club, as they held their annual Cairncastle Classic Fell Race.The Cairncastle Classic Fell Race is a medium distance fell race run over 10 miles with around 2,200ft (670m) of climbing. Starting at Cairncastle Primary School the runners climbed both on road and open mountainside to the top of Knock Dhu. From there it was a sharp descent to the valley and then straight back up for an out and back section along the Sallagh Braes. A swift descent to Linford car park was a short breather before the steady climb up to the top of Scawt. From there it was a fast descent through fields and paths back to the Coast Road, where a road section took them back to Ballygally.The race was also part of both the NI Mountain Running Association (NIMRA) Championship and Irish Mountain Running Association (IMRA) Ulster Championship.First home, and fresh from her recent adventures in Scotland and in the Mournes, was our perennial, and ever-smiling mountain stalwart, Sinead-marie Mcallister. Sinead ran strongly throughout to finish in 51st place (4th Female) in an excellent time of 1:45:09.Returning to the hills after his Spring marathon exploits on the roads was Dom Dorris, who finished in 60th place at 1:51:38.Sean Mcallister, undertaking his regular role of tail runner at this event, was the third Larne AC runner home, seeing all the runners off the mountains and safely back to the finish.Special mention goes to Sinead, who also finished third in this round of the IMRA Ulster Championship.As usual, this was an extremely well organised and well marshalled event by East Coast AC, and is an important local addition to the provincial and national mountain running calendar. See MoreSee Less

Cairncastle Fell Race

On Saturday, 7 June, three Larne AC runners joined our friends at East Coast Athletic Club, as they held their annual Cairncastle Classic Fell Race.

The Cairncastle Classic Fell Race is a medium distance fell race run over 10 miles with around 2,200ft (670m) of climbing. Starting at Cairncastle Primary School the runners climbed both on road and open mountainside to the top of Knock Dhu. From there it was a sharp descent to the valley and then straight back up for an out and back section along the Sallagh Braes. A swift descent to Linford car park was a short breather before the steady climb up to the top of Scawt. From there it was a fast descent through fields and paths back to the Coast Road, where a road section took them back to Ballygally.

The race was also part of both the NI Mountain Running Association (NIMRA) Championship and Irish Mountain Running Association (IMRA) Ulster Championship.

First home, and fresh from her recent adventures in Scotland and in the Mournes, was our perennial, and ever-smiling mountain stalwart, Sinead-marie Mcallister. Sinead ran strongly throughout to finish in 51st place (4th Female) in an excellent time of 1:45:09.

Returning to the hills after his Spring marathon exploits on the roads was Dom Dorris, who finished in 60th place at 1:51:38.

Sean Mcallister, undertaking his regular role of tail runner at this event, was the third Larne AC runner home, seeing all the runners off the mountains and safely back to the finish.

Special mention goes to Sinead, who also finished third in this round of the IMRA Ulster Championship.

As usual, this was an extremely well organised and well marshalled event by East Coast AC, and is an important local addition to the provincial and national mountain running calendar.Image attachmentImage attachment

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Well Done Everyone!

Well done all! And what an achievement Sinead-marie Mcallister you are just going from strength to strength! pb’s galore at the minute. Xx

Well done folks

Well done all ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ…

Well done ๐Ÿ‘

Well done everyone ๐Ÿ‘

Well done folks

Well done Sinead-marie Mcallister ๐Ÿ’ช

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4 weeks ago
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Fairhill 5 Mile RaceOn Thursday 5th June, Larne AC runners took part in Ballymena’s Fairhill 5 Mile Race. A pleasant evening along a beautiful course, winding through the ECOS Park, with a testing little hill in the last mile to keep us on our toes!Well out in front, with a fab time of 26:11, our very own Jordan Heron, in the red vest of Larne, led a field of 500 runners to the finish line on Trostan Avenue to win the Fairhill 2025 title in great style!๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ‘Next home for the club, and great to see getting closer to his old self, was Martan Keane, finishing in a great time of 31:11, 35th place overall ( 3rd Vet 45)Our third athlete home was Billy Thompson, running superbly, 44th overall and winning the Male Vet 60 category prize in 32:06 ๐Ÿ†Erin Millar was our first female home, earning a top 10 spot as 10th female overall! Erin completed the course in a cracking time of 34:19, pretty speedy considering she had just ran a marathon at the weekend!!Next female home for the club was Juliane Keane, 18th female overall, pleased with her run, achieving a 5mile PB and winning the Female Vet 50 category prize in a time of 36:10.๐Ÿ†Beverly Gaston was 3rd female for the club, 33rd place female overall, completing the course in another great time of 38:57. Well done Beverly!Well done to all Larne AC runners, another evening of great running and camaraderie. Thank you to Ballymena Runners for such a fantastic and well organised event! Beautiful course and we look forward to it next year!Club Results:Jordan Heron 26:11 (๐Ÿ†1st overall๐Ÿ†)Martan Keane 31:11 ( ๐Ÿฅ‰3rd Vet 45)Billy Thompson 32.06 (๐Ÿ† Vet 60 1st Prize Winner)Philip McNeill 32:38Erin Millar 34:19 (10th female overall)Juliane Keane 36:10 PB (๐Ÿ† Vet 50 1st Prize Winner)Mark Todd 37:21Beverly Gaston 38:57Tommy Linton 39:14Laura Brennan 41:34Anna Jackson 42:48 PBDiane Hawthorne 45:37 PBMichele Mcintosh 45:38 PBMelissa Shieds 46:46Gail Montgomery 51:20Pearl Henry 53:17Pictures courtesy of Ballymena Runners and Gail Montgomery See MoreSee Less

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Well done everyone๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

Well done everyone ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

Well done everyone ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

Well done everyone ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

Fantastic running, well done everyone ๐Ÿ‘

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1 month ago
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Slieve Donard Mountain RaceOn Saturday 31st May, two Larne Athletic Club runners took part in the 80th annual Slieve Donard race, organised by Newcastle Athletic Club and included in this year’s Irish Mountain Running Championship. Starting in Newcastle town centre, the 160 runners ran along the Glen River to The Saddle, climbed to the top of Slieve Donard and descended back via the quarry, a distance of just under 6 miles and a demanding 2796 feet of climbing.Sinead McAllister, fresh from her experience last weekend on Jura, climbed steadily and was first finished for Larne AC in 101st place overall with a time of 1:29:53. This saw Sinead place as 14th female, 4th in the F35 category and should see her sitting in a superb Top-3 position in the Irish Mountain Running Championship after two races.Andy Gregg, competing in his first mountain race in 11 months, finished in 107th place in 1:30:51 with a time of exactly 1:00:00 to the summit of Donard. See MoreSee Less

Slieve Donard Mountain Race
On Saturday 31st May, two Larne Athletic Club runners took part in the 80th annual Slieve Donard race, organised by Newcastle Athletic Club and included in this yearโ€™s Irish Mountain Running Championship. Starting in Newcastle town centre, the 160 runners ran along the Glen River to The Saddle, climbed to the top of Slieve Donard and descended back via the quarry, a distance of just under 6 miles and a demanding 2796 feet of climbing.
Sinead McAllister, fresh from her experience last weekend on Jura, climbed steadily and was first finished for Larne AC in 101st place overall with a time of 1:29:53. This saw Sinead place as 14th female, 4th in the F35 category and should see her sitting in a superb Top-3 position in the Irish Mountain Running Championship after two races.
Andy Gregg, competing in his first mountain race in 11 months, finished in 107th place in 1:30:51 with a time of exactly 1:00:00 to the summit of Donard.

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Well done to you both ๐Ÿ‘

Amazing.. well done Sinead and Andy Gregg ๐Ÿ‘

Excellent running folks ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’ช

Well done Andy, Sinead

well done Andy and Sinead

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1 month ago
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Jura fell raceOn Saturday the 25th May 2025 Sinead Mcallister took on the Paps of Jura, with a good group of other NIMRA runners crossing the water too.Setting off on the Friday from Ballycastle to Islay then cycling 21miles to Port Aisking for the wee boat across to Feelin on Jura then a further 9miles cycle to craighouse. Runners then set up their tents for the night which proved to be a very soggy/cold night for Sinead whose tent seemingly used up all its waterproofness last year during the transatlantic. After basically sleeping in a puddle and dry gear all wet it wasn’t an issue that the race day was wet, windy and extremely poor visibility it didn’t dampen spirits. A race of 17.5miles and 8373feet (28km 2,370m of climbing) taking in 7 summitsStarting and finishing at Craighouse runners go up three mountains ‘pips’ Dubh Bheinn onto Glas Bheinn to Aonach Bheinn a mix of bog then ridge traverses. Then it’s the biggest ascent in the race up to the first ‘Pap’ Beinn a’Chaolais a long steep climb to a steep scree decent and up to the second pap Beinn an Oir and the third Beinn Shiantaidh all three of which are full of crags and scree making them very hard to traverse and descend. Onto the final mountain Corra Bheinn before the very boggy and long decent to the three bridge where you hit the road for the final 3miles to the finish.Putting map and compass skills to the test throughout it was going well and good timing in the race until it went pear shaped on the 2nd pap but mainly the 3rd decent off last pap and a very precarious situation on scree at the top of cliff edge, added so much time on (bit gutted) regardless of this so pleased to of made it down in one piece and completed it. A very tough race indeed and terrain which can’t be described, the whole mountain moves from under you with scree and rocks flying past.Sinead finished the race in 6hrs 28mins although a little gutted with finishing time caused by nav error it’s all part of it and to of finished and got to run the race with such strong field of runners is a great accomplishment. Placing 184th overall and 48th in the females.No boats off the island till Tuesday because of storm coming so a speedy exit with Ben on a small rib in the middle of the north channel back to Larne was an experience not likely to repeat anytime soon. Don’t know what was harder on the legs the race or the boat ride. What a wild and soggy 24hours! A pint/something stronger was needed, can’t believe I made it home in one piece. See MoreSee Less

Jura fell race

On Saturday the 25th May 2025 Sinead Mcallister  took on the Paps of Jura, with a good group of other NIMRA runners crossing the water too.
Setting off on the Friday from Ballycastle to Islay then cycling 21miles to Port Aisking for the wee boat across to Feelin on Jura then a further 9miles cycle to craighouse. Runners then set up their tents for the night which proved to be a very soggy/cold night for Sinead whose tent seemingly used up all its waterproofness last year during the transatlantic. After basically sleeping in a puddle and dry gear all wet it wasnโ€™t an issue that the race day was wet, windy and extremely poor visibility it didnโ€™t dampen spirits. 
A race of 17.5miles and 8373feet (28km 2,370m of climbing) taking in 7 summits

Starting and finishing at Craighouse runners go up three mountains โ€˜pipsโ€™ Dubh Bheinn onto Glas Bheinn to Aonach Bheinn a mix of bog then ridge traverses. Then itโ€™s the biggest ascent in the race up to the first โ€˜Papโ€™ Beinn aโ€™Chaolais a long steep climb to a steep scree decent and up to the second pap Beinn an Oir and the third Beinn Shiantaidh all three of which are full of crags and scree making them very hard to traverse and descend. Onto the final mountain Corra Bheinn before the very boggy and long decent to the three bridge where you hit the road for the final 3miles to the finish.

Putting map and compass skills to the test throughout it was going well and good timing in the race until it went pear shaped on the 2nd pap but mainly the 3rd decent off last pap and a very precarious situation on scree at the top of cliff edge, added so much time on (bit gutted) regardless of this so pleased to of made it down in one piece and completed it. A very tough race indeed and terrain which canโ€™t be described, the whole mountain moves from under you with scree and rocks flying past.

Sinead finished the race in 6hrs 28mins although a little gutted with finishing time caused by nav error itโ€™s all part of it and to of finished and got to run the race with such strong field of runners is a great accomplishment. 
Placing 184th overall and 48th in the females.

No boats off the island till Tuesday because of storm coming so a speedy exit with Ben on a small rib in the middle of the north channel back to Larne was an experience not likely to repeat anytime soon. Donโ€™t know what was harder on the legs the race or the boat ride. What a wild and soggy 24hours! A pint/something stronger was needed, canโ€™t believe I made it home in one piece.

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Your nuts! Most people would be hard pushed to even walk that route. Power to you

Good on you…don't think I would want to tackle that one….

Some adventure. Well done!๐Ÿ™‚

Sinead, you are amazing. ๐ŸŽ‰Well done completing that and getting home all in one pieceโค๏ธ

Oh wow Sinead, what an experience…. amazing to have competed and completed it in one piece…. well done ๐Ÿ‘

Well done Sinead ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

๐Ÿ˜ฒwell done ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

Well Done Sinead!

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1 month ago
Larne Athletic Club

Ballyclare May Fair 10K and 5KOn Saturday 24th May, a sizeable contingent of Larne Athletic Club runners travelled the short distance to Ballyclare to take part in the County Antrim Harriers May Fair Races. The 10K course took in a loop to the top of The Square in the town centre, along country roads to Doagh and a long climb on the return to the finish at the Rugby Club, while the 5K took in the Main Street and Sixmilewater Park.Jordan Heron ran another exceptionally good race in the 10K, finishing in second place with a time of 32:38. Will Barham also had a great run placing 8th in 37.04. Billy Thompson, benefiting from his recent marathon training, finished second in the M60 category in 25th overall while Andy Gregg, running on his local course, finished in 33rd place and a time of 43:13. Erin Millar was first Larne AC lady, running a well-paced race to finish in 41st place and a time of 43:13, with Beverley Gaston, a regular competitor at the Mayfair races, second lady home in 48:43. The full list of Larne AC 10K finishers is:2, Jordan Heron, 32:388, Will Barham, 37:0425, Billy Thompson, 41:41 (2nd M60)33, Andy Gregg, 42:43 (3rd M55)41, Erin Millar, 43:1351, Paul Tilson, 44:00115, Beverley Gaston, 48:43148, Ciara Darragh, 51:27151, John Wright, 51:36226, Anna Jackson, 57:47239, Kerri-Anne Craig, 58:52Ollie Reid was first home for Larne AC in the 5K race, finishing 14th in a time of 19:35. Dom Dorris followed up his two recent marathon successes with a win in the Vet50 category, finishing in 24th place and a time of 20:42. Not to be outdone, Emmett Woods, in his first race since the Belfast Marathon, won the Vet55 Category – 30th place and a time of 21:02.Emma McKeen was first Larne lady home in 71st place and a time of 24:28, just ahead of Laura Brennan in 75th place. Diane Hawthorne finished second in her category finishing 97th in 27:36, while Sharon Bell had a great run, winning her category and finishing 109th in a time of 28:30. The full list of Larne AC 5K finishers is:14, Ollie Reid, 19:3524, Dom Dorris, 20:42 (1st M50)30, Emmett Woods, 21:02 (1st M55)33, Thompson Crawford, 21:13 (2nd M45)37, Sean McAllister, 21:40 (3rd M60)55, Mark Todd, 23:0971, Emma McKeen, 24:2875, Laura Brennan, 25:1197, Diane Hawthorne, 27:36 (2nd F50)109, Sharon Bell, 28:30 (1st F60)118, Melissa Shields, 29:22 (3rd F55)145, Pearl Henry, 30:45147, Gail Montgomery, 30:47209, Catherine Todd, 35:52Thank You to all at County Antrim Harriers for organising another very enjoyable event and for the legendary spread of food afterwards. See MoreSee Less

Ballyclare May Fair 10K and 5K

On Saturday 24th May, a sizeable contingent of Larne Athletic Club runners travelled the short distance to Ballyclare to take part in the County Antrim Harriers May Fair Races. The 10K course took in a loop to the top of The Square in the town centre, along country roads to Doagh and a long climb on the return to the finish at the Rugby Club, while the 5K took in the Main Street and Sixmilewater Park.

Jordan Heron ran another exceptionally good race in the 10K, finishing in second place with a time of 32:38. Will Barham also had a great run placing 8th in 37.04. Billy Thompson, benefiting from his recent marathon training, finished second in the M60 category in 25th overall while Andy Gregg, running on his local course, finished in 33rd place and a time of 43:13. Erin Millar was first Larne AC lady, running a well-paced race to finish in 41st place and a time of 43:13, with Beverley Gaston, a regular competitor at the Mayfair races, second lady home in 48:43. The full list of Larne AC 10K finishers is:

2,         Jordan Heron,               32:38
8,         Will Barham,                 37:04
25,        Billy Thompson,             41:41 (2nd M60)
33,        Andy Gregg,                 42:43 (3rd M55)
41,        Erin Millar,                     43:13
51,        Paul Tilson,                   44:00
115,      Beverley Gaston,          48:43
148,      Ciara Darragh,              51:27
151,      John Wright,                 51:36
226,      Anna Jackson,              57:47
239,      Kerri-Anne Craig,           58:52

Ollie Reid was first home for Larne AC in the 5K race, finishing 14th in a time of 19:35. Dom Dorris followed up his two recent marathon successes with a win in the Vet50 category, finishing in 24th place and a time of 20:42. Not to be outdone, Emmett Woods, in his first race since the Belfast Marathon, won the Vet55 Category โ€“ 30th place and a time of 21:02.

Emma McKeen was first Larne lady home in 71st place and a time of 24:28, just ahead of Laura Brennan in 75th place. Diane Hawthorne finished second in her category finishing 97th in 27:36, while Sharon Bell had a great run, winning her category and finishing 109th in a time of 28:30. The full list of Larne AC 5K finishers is:

14,        Ollie Reid,                     19:35
24,        Dom Dorris,                  20:42 (1st M50)
30,        Emmett Woods,             21:02 (1st M55)
33,        Thompson Crawford,     21:13 (2nd M45)
37,        Sean McAllister,            21:40 (3rd M60)
55,        Mark Todd,                   23:09
71,        Emma McKeen,             24:28
75,        Laura Brennan,              25:11
97,        Diane Hawthorne,          27:36 (2nd F50)
109,      Sharon Bell,                  28:30 (1st F60)
118,      Melissa Shields,            29:22 (3rd F55)
145,      Pearl Henry,                  30:45
147,      Gail Montgomery,          30:47
209,      Catherine Todd,            35:52

Thank You to all at County Antrim Harriers for organising another very enjoyable event and for the legendary spread of food afterwards.

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Well done everyone ๐Ÿ™‚

Well done everyone ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

Well done everyone…and well done Erin, 5th female overall !!๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

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