Great performances at trail and cross country

Sperrin Harriers Winter League - An Creagan 5 Mile 13th January 2024

Saturday past seen the third race of the Sperrin Harriers Winter Trail Series in the scenic An Creggan Forest & River Trail.  A bright, clear day made for almost perfect running conditions

Jason Wilson, Nena Corsican, Mandy Gregg & Pablo McClurkin started the race with a fast downhill start followed by undulating route with a steady climb to complete the first of two laps, a 1km push for the finish line saw Jason take third place overall for the club in a time of 28.25

Jason Wilson 28.25

Nena Cormican 33.37

Mandy Gregg 39.15

Pablo McClurkin 39.57

Mullusk XC

Well done to all 23 club members who turned out at the club target cross country race on a bitterly cold afternoon in Mallusk.

First up was the ladies and men over 60 years old (6k). The ladies were led home by Paula Worthington (16th) and second in her age category. Geraldine Quigley and Claire Ramsey were next Ballymena Runners.  

Five men (over 60) followed, led by Ray Curran (2nd in his age category), Thomas Bradley, Paddy Millar, Sam Jackson and David Rainey...well run guys. 

Gemma Clyde, Aine Hasson, Susanna Allen (2nd in her age category), Nikki Hassan, Brigid Quinn (1st in her age category) and Catherine Stewart all gained valuable league points.

The younger men completed 4 laps led home by Brendan Kerr (52nd) in this quality field closely followed by Sean Hasson, Tony Scullion and John Nicholson. Well done too to James McLarnon, Darren Walker, Robert Clyde, John Donnelly and Alan O’Neill…more club points for the team.