Larne Athletic Club

4 days ago

On Saturday 12 October Larne AC were out in force to enjoy a day of racing and socialising in Dundrum. With no fewer than 35 members competing, plus supporters, Larne AC was one of the top represented clubs. Thank you to Murlough AC for hosting yet another fabulous event!GR8 Dundrum RunThe scenic GR8 Dundrum Run is an 8.4 mile race taking in road, gravel, beach and boardwalk. Conditions were sunny and dry, however 900 runners faced a brutal headwind along the 2 mile beach section. 🎉Podium Spot🎉Congratulations to Jordan Heron who once again found himself on the podium after storming to 2nd place overall in the superb time of 47:09.Will Barham, his first time competing in this event, was 2nd male home for the club finishing in an impressive 14th place overall in a time of 53:11Phelim McAllister, 3rd Larne AC male to cross the line, also finished well within the top 20, in another cracking time of 54:02 and 17th overall.Not far behind Phelim, was Mackenzie Lynch, who took 20th position in a time of 54:15.Juliane Keane, claiming a top 10 female spot, was first female home for the club finishing in1:01:40, 9th female overall and also winning her age category.Charlotte English, 2nd Larne AC female home , finished as 20th overall female in a time of 1:03:13 and smashed her PB on this course by almost 4 minutes!Megan McMurray, first time racing this event was 3rd female for Larne AC, finishing in an impressive time of 1:03:54 and a super 24th overall female position.Full list of Larne AC Results: 2nd Jordan Heron 47:09 🥈Overall Podium14th Will Barham 53:1117th Phelim McAllister 54:02 20th Mackenzie Lynch 54:1548th Dale Smyth 57:49 49th Billy Thompson 59:48 (2nd M60)75th Thompson Crawford 59:48 PB🎉 95th Mark Todd 1:00:59 PB 🎉106th Ollie Reid 1:01:33108th Juliane Keane 1:01:40🥇 1st F50 Prize145th Charlotte English 1:03:13 PB 🎉147th Nigel Kane 1:03:26162nd Megan McMurray 1:03:54180th David Johnston 1:04:41245th Beverly Gaston 1:07:24255th Alison Magill 1:07:47262nd Ashlynn Rodgers 1:08:05278th Tommy Linton 1:08:22457th Mandy Johnston 1:14:30 475th Sharon Kelly 1:14:38499th Laura Brennan 1:16:09 PB🎉627th Diane Hawthorne 1:20:31 PB 🎉644th Karl Simpson 1:21:11696th Steven Reid 1:23:17737th Marie Hagan 1:25:34 PB 🎉830th Andrew Davidson 1:33:043.5 Mile RaceThe 3.5 Mile Race took place shortly after the main event with approximately 170 runners. Roberta Barham was first home for the club in 26th place overall and 13th female.Larne AC Results :26th Roberta Barham 29:37 35th John Agnew 31:2859th Melissa Shields 33:32 77th Pearl Henry 35:2699th Ian Bailie 37:00123rd Catherine Todd 39:41 163rd Gail Momtogomery 51:09 … See MoreSee Less

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Larne Athletic Club

1 week ago

Comber Cup XCOn Sunday the 13th of October 2024 ,one member of LAC travelled to Billy Neil Park for the Comber Cup X Country race, run by Ballydrain Harriers,Sean Mcallister ran on a hilly, undulating course 3 laps a distance of 6 KM in a time of 23.37 [nearly 2 minutes quicker than last year]finishing in 33rd position out of 177 finishers and 50 secs behind the first vet … See MoreSee Less

Larne Athletic Club

3 weeks ago

NI and Ulster Champs Bangor 10kOn Saturday 28th September, 4 Larne AC Members braved the traffic jams on the road to Bangor to compete against 1500 runners at the NI and Ulster Championships Bangor 10k.Clocking a new PB of 31:56, Jordan Heron finished in a superb 8th place overall!Thompson Crawford, running stronger in each race at the moment, also earned himself a PB of 43:30.Mark Todd completed the race in 44:46 and Juliane Keane won a category prize as 2nd F50 in a time of 45:56Jordan Heron 31:56 PB ( 8th overall)Thompson Crawford 43:30 PBMark Todd 44:46Juliane Keane 45:56 (🥈2nd F50)Well done to all runners on their impressive times as it’s not an easy course.👏👏👏 … See MoreSee Less

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Larne Athletic Club

3 weeks ago

Belfast Half MarathonOn Sunday 22nd September, six Larne AC members travelled to Belfast to compete in The Moy Park Belfast City Half Marathon.Jordan Heron, claiming a top ten spot, was first home for the club finishing in 9th place overall, in a time of 1:12: 26.Next home was John Steele, completing the race in a time of 1:35:51 and finishing 3rd in the M60 category.Mark Todd, running strongly off his training for Dublin Marathon, finished in a time of 1:36:30, only 9 seconds off his PB from seven years ago. Matthew Johnston, also had a great run finishing in a time of 1:37:10.Strong running by the ladies saw Emma McKeen, also in marathon training, finish in a super time of 1:45:04. Megan McMurray, improving further on her previous half marathon at Antrim Coast, earned herself a PB of 1:47: 56. Well done all! … See MoreSee Less

Larne Athletic Club

1 month ago

Congratulations to Charlotte English who won our Ballyboley Forest 4.2 mile club race on 3rd September. Charlotte was also fastest female on the night, finishing in a time of 30:45.Well done to Juliane Keane, once again completing the challenging muti-terrain15k Warriors Run in Co.Sligo. Out of over 1200 runners placing 23rd female and 8th in V45-54 category. … See MoreSee Less

Larne Athletic Club

1 month ago

Ben Nevis raceBritains highest mountain a race of over 11.35miles 4357ft.On Saturday the 7th of September one larne ac member travelled across to Scotland for the Ben Nevis mountain race. About 40 or more other runners from various clubs were there too forming a great turn out from Northern Ireland and nimra (Northern Ireland mountain running)A scorcher of a day at 27degrees with absolutely no wind even on the summit made for a very tough day all roundEven locals that have raced many years have said this year was the toughest and finishing times reflected the struggle. Many hospital visits for injuries and heat stroke the race had a capacity of 600 runners and over 100 DNF this year with only 375 finishing.Sinead’s first time doing the Ben Nevis race although having hiked and ran for leisure before it was the first time ever having views and a clear summit.Starting at Claggan Park football ground on the outskirts of Fort William with pipers leading you to the start line then setting out along the undulating tarmac road for a mile to the foot of the mountain, it is then, a continuous and winding climb to the summit. Locals and marshals were great with handing out water and pouring water on runners to keep everyone going through the heat as no streams/water is few and far between the support and atmosphere along the route from hikers and locals was great.Sinead-Marie McAllister had a great run and finished under three hours in a time of 2:58 and 184th out of 375.23rd out of 70 females and 14th in age category. Pleased with how this went especially as just three weeks after a 10day cycle ultra race 1500miles 24,000m elevation which will still be in the legs.Separate to the race above but to round up the end of the year, As the mountain season comes to a close overall results for this years nimra championship league sinead placed 9th overall this year and 3rd in the female open category. And the first year seeing the Ulster championship league which combined north and south mountain running NIMRA and IMRA sinead finished 5th overall. … See MoreSee Less

Larne Athletic Club

1 month ago

Rathlin runOn the 24th August 2024 three larne ac members took the boat across to rathlin island for the 10mile hilly road race held by east coast ac. A great course and day out it’s a race that is looked forward to each year. A windy headwind on the way out and showers on the back but between glorious sun. First home was Pheilm McAllister finishing 12th in a time of 1:10 next up was Sean McAllister placing 50th in a time of 1:24 and followed by Sinead McAllister 59th in a time of 1:28 … See MoreSee Less

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Larne Athletic Club

1 month ago

Jordan Sets Course RecordWell done to Jordan Heron on setting a new course record at Glenlough’s Coastal 5k on the 30th August. Jordan, retaining his title, won the race in an outstanding time of 15:04.Showing great potential, Will Barham and Mackenzie Lynch were next home for the club in cracking times of 17:27 and 18:02 respectively. First female for the club was Ashlynn Rodgers, showing that consistency, dedication and hard work pays off. Well done to Ashlynn finishing in a superb time of 21:08. Megan McMurray and Emma McKeen came in as 2nd and 3rd females for the club in times of 22:05 and 22:08. Super running ladies! Overall, a fantastic turnout for Larne AC with many members achieving PBs and more importantly enjoying running and making the most of this fabulous race right on our doorstep.Thank you to Glenlough Running Club for organising yet another top class event.Jordan Heron 15:04Will Barham 17:27 PBMackenzie Lynch 18:02 PBPhilip Rennix 18:40 PBWilliam Thompson 19:00John Steele 19:35Paul Tilson 20:00Dale Smyth 20:20Mark Todd 20:48 PBAshlynn Rodgers 21:08Colin McVicker 21:09David Johnston 21:08Dom Dorris 21:27Megan Mc Murray 22:05Emma McKeen 22:08Tommy Linton 22:46 PBBeverly Gaston 23:14Ciara Darragh 23:56Paul Magill 24:31David Mcwhirter 24:58Laura Brennan 25:05 PBSharon Kelly 26:08Diane Hawthorne 27:17 PBIan Baille 27:34Melissa Shields 28:25Marie Hagan 28:26 PBPearl Henry 30:39Shriee Brennan 30:57Catherine Todd 34:33Senga Craig 36:38Leah Steele 41:13Sandy Plumb 48:23 … See MoreSee Less

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Larne Athletic Club

2 months ago

Portrush 5 Mile Road RaceOn Friday 23rd August, 2 members of Larne Athletic Club travelled to Portrush for the annual charity run supporting Prostate Cancer UK. Starting at West Strand Beach in the torrential rain the 211 runners progressed along the West Prom, up Blackrock hill and along the footpath towards Portsteward, turning at the 2.5mile waypoint and returning the same route to the finish where runners had out ran the rain and could enjoy the lovely sunset.First home for the club was Pearl Henry completing the course in 55:45, followed by Catherine Todd in 58:51.Well done to all runners and thanks to the race organisers for a great event who managed everything smoothly despite the weather, that can’t be controlled’ … See MoreSee Less

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Larne Athletic Club

2 months ago

Hillsborough Castle and Gardens Running Festival On Sunday 28th July 2024, three members of Larne Athletic Club joined over 2000 runners in the sunshine for Hillsborough Castle and Gardens Running Festival. Starting and finishing at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, the 5k, 10k and Half Marathon courses took in the glorious locals sights such as Hillsborough Lake and the Hillsborough Castle and Gardens grounds across multi-terrain.Participating in the 10k Mark Todd running strong finished in 47:41 89th/1004.Competing in the 5k Pearl Henry finished in 33:45 in 107th/243, followed by Catherine Todd in 35:38 in 133rd/243.Lovely morning exploring the Castle grounds, open to Runners and their friends and family during the event. We even managed to meet some celebrities (Peter Rabbit and Miss Northern Ireland) and enjoy a complementary leg massage from Hit Physio.Well done to all runners and thanks to Hillsborough Castle and Gardens Running Festival for another great event. … See MoreSee Less

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