Category Archives: Club Runs

NAC Goes Metric.

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Bogus boy reports from the Dundrum Road.

A movie character was once asked why a quarter pounder with cheese was called a Royale with Cheese (other burgers and franchises are available!) in Paris. He was told that because of the metric system they would not know what a quarter pounder was (the words in the movie may have been a tad stronger). In a reversal of this, Newcastle AC went ‘old school’ for the annual club handicap and the metric 5k became an imperial 3 miles. Why was this the case – well obviously it was to facilitate the parking of the van in a convenient location and not because the telegraph pole with the yellow sticker could not be located!

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Our Junior Training squad kicked off the season with great energy and enthusiasm

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The Post-Primary runners have once again embraced Mountain Mondays, bringing with them a mix of challenge, adventure, and team spirit. From tackling the hills of Castlewellan to climbing through Donard Wood and up to the Quarry and the Mast, every step tested their endurance and determination.

It was an incredible effort — where the views were earned, spirits ran high, and excitement grew as they now look forward to the cross-country season ahead.

Newcastle AC Juniors at their training session

Newcastle AC Juniors at training in Castlewellan 

Newcastle AC Juniors at their training session

Newcastle AC Juniors (plus some coaches!) at training in Donard Park

McNiff leads from gun to tape in a classy display of front running

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NameHandicap TimeReal TimePosition
Gillian McNiff38.4238.421
Aidan Brown38.4332.132
Frank Cunningham38.4732.173
Johnny Crutchley38.5129.514
Wonderwall38.5632.265
Ernie Hall39.0833.086
Paul Watson39.1833.187
Deon McNeilly39.3932.098
The Prophet39.4035.109
Ciaran Og Mussen39.5234.5210
Eamon McCrickard39.5732.2711
Mari Troeng39.5838.5812
Patrick Higgins39.5933.2913
Frankie McGivern40.0333.3314
Ciara Savage40.0636.0615
Lorna Cunningham40.1935.1916
Fionnuala Simons40.3038.0017
Jerome Farrell41.1935.3918

 

NameHandicap TimeReal TimePosition
Johnny Crutchley38.5129.514
Deon McNeilly39.3932.098
Aidan Brown38.4332.132
Frank Cunningham38.4732.173
Wonderwall38.5632.265
Eamon McCrickard39.5732.2711
Ernie Hall39.0833.086
Paul Watson39.1833.187
Patrick Higgins39.5933.2913
Frankie McGivern40.0333.3314
Ciaran Og Mussen39.5234.5210
The Prophet39.4035.109
Lorna Cunningham40.1935.1916
Jerome Farrell41.1935.3918
Ciara Savage40.0636.0615
Fionnuala Simons40.3038.0017
Gillian McNiff38.4238.421
Mari Troeng39.5838.5812

Newcastle AC Training Update

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Update 9 July 2020

There have been a few enquiries regarding formal Tuesday evening club training sessions recommencing.

Unfortunately, we will not be arranging formal training for the foreseeable future.

Under the current COVID-19 restrictions, members are able to train in small groups of less than 10.

Please refer to Athletics NI for up to date guidance at https://athleticsni.org/Coronavirus-Advice

Newcastle AC Committee

Official Statement – Hill & Dale Series and Slieve Donard Race

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We are living in unprecedented times.

As you will all know, all racing is currently cancelled – see notices on NIMRA (https://www.nimra.org.uk) and IMRA (https://www.imra.ie/news/view/id/619/) websites.

Further advice is also available on the Athletics NI website (https://athleticsni.org/News/Athletics-NI-News/COVID~19-Statement).

Sadly, we have had to take the decision to postpone the Hill & Dale Series and the Slieve Donard Race. All current registrations will be saved and we would still hope to reschedule some or all of the races once the situation allows.

In particular, the Donard Race has taken place every year since 1946 and we will do all we can to see a 2020 version before the end 2020!

Best wishes to everyone from Newcastle & District Athletic Club – stay healthy, respect the distance, continue to be vigilant with hand washing, cough and sneeze into your elbow (or better still an old-fashioned handkerchief) & help save a life…

Time Trial Results – Tuesday 30 October

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Thanks to the 24 members who took part in our second Autumn/Winter 5km Time Trail on Tuesday 30 October. The purpose of these events is to give those attending weekly training session a sense of how their performance is improving after a period of sessions, tempo runs and longer weekend runs. Runners should be looking to chart their progress over the winter which in turn helps set goals for spring and summer racing.

Time Trial Tuesday 30 October 2018
Position Name Handicap Time Net Time
1 Chris Neill 22.16 20.16
2 Sean Russell 22.43 18.43
3 Ian McCracken 22.48 22.48
4 Mari Troeng 22.55 18.55
5 Ronan Barr 22.57 21.57
6 Gerry Kingston 22.58 20.58
7 Stevie McNally 23.08 19.08
8 Gary McEvoy 23.08 19.08
9 Ernie Hall 23.10 22.10
10 James King 23.17 18.17
11 Francie McAlinden 23.18 22.18
12 Gereth McAuley 23.29 19.29
13 Chris Clarke 23.33 20.33
14 Ronan McVeigh 23.42 18.42
15 Benoit Le Houerou 23.45 18.45
16 Mark Keane 23.47 20.47
17 Ciaran Clifford 23.48 18.48
18 Connaire McVeigh 23.51 17.51
19 Brian McVeigh 24.01 19.01
20 Stevie Rice 24.09 22.09
21 Nicola Mathers 24.23 22.23
22 Gary Cairns 24.40 22.40
23 The Prophet 24.45 22.45
24 Catherine McIntosh 24.50 24.50

Timekeeper and Results processor: Joe McCann

Finisher and Recorder: Lorna Cunningham

The next set of Tuesday Session will be posted this week in preparation for Tuesday 6 November.