{"id":11166,"date":"2020-02-07T17:01:18","date_gmt":"2020-02-07T17:01:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nirunning.voodooltd.co.uk\/?p=11166"},"modified":"2020-02-07T17:01:18","modified_gmt":"2020-02-07T17:01:18","slug":"ballydrain-harriers-weekly-report-27-01-20","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nirunning.co.uk\/ballydrain-harriers-weekly-report-27-01-20\/","title":{"rendered":"Ballydrain Harriers Weekly Report 27\/01\/20"},"content":{"rendered":"
It was a busier week of running for the Harriers. The action began on Wednesday 29th<\/sup> January at Delamont Country Park, near Downpatrick. This was the Co. Down Secondary Schools Cross Country Chaampionship, a great opportunity to watch the next generation of runners in action. Ballydrain Harriers were represented in the Senior Boys race which covered 6k. \u00a0The race was won by Micael McCaul (St. Colmans, Newry) in 23.47, James Gracey (Aquinas G.S. Belfast) was 2nd<\/sup> in 24.27 with Jared Martin (Regent House, Newtownards & Ballydrain Harriers)<\/strong> 3rd<\/sup> overall in 25.15. \u00a0Matthew Carville (Our Lady and St. Patricks, Knock & Ballydrain Harriers)<\/strong> was very close behind in 6th <\/sup>in a time of 2515. As a result of their super runs, both boys have qualified for the Ulster Schools Cross Country Championship which takes place on Wednesday 12th<\/sup> February at Mallusk Playing Fields.\u00a0 We wish both boys every success on that day also.<\/p>\n On Saturday 1st<\/sup> February, a number of Harriers travelled to Cookstown to run in the \u2018Irwin Speirs Memorial Cross Country\u2019. The race was held at the Mid Ulster Sports Arena (MUSA) on a very muddy, hilly course.\u00a0 The ladies race was 5k (3 laps).\u00a0 It was won by Helen Lavery (Beechmount Harriers) in 20.38, Karen Wilton (Jog Lisburn) was 2nd<\/sup>, Leann Gibson (Victoria Park & Connswater AC) 3rd<\/sup>. Our very own Alison Stocks (Ballydrain Harriers)<\/strong> finished 4th<\/sup> overall in 21.53, narrowly missing out on a podium place. Next up for the Harriers were Amanda Perry<\/strong> (23.00) and Emma Newell<\/strong> (25.43). Well done to all of the ladies from Ballydrain who ran and were the 3rd<\/sup> team overall.<\/p>\n The men ran next, covering 6.5k (4 laps).\u00a0 This race was won by Timothy Johnston (Mourne Runners) in 23.33.\u00a0 The home club Acorns had a good day with Vincent McKenna in 2nd<\/sup> and Darrell McKee 3rd<\/sup>.\u00a0 First home for the Harriers was captain Drew Fowler<\/strong> (27.34), leading by example! He was followed by Colin Bell<\/strong> (29.27) and Sam Hughes<\/strong> (30.43).<\/p>\n