Both Junior and Senior athletes continue to demonstrate the diverse range of talents nurtured within the club. Over the past week, there have been outstanding achievements from the Junior mountain runners, alongside some notable performances on the track. With the local road racing calendar in full swing, there is always a red and yellow vest appearing among the line-up.
Category Archives: Masters
Lagan Valley Super 6 Series Ends on a High
The Lagan Valley Super 6 series came to a spectacular conclusion at Meet 6, with athletes from across the junior and senior ranks producing a host of medals, personal bests and outstanding performances.
The headline performance of the evening came from Harry McVeigh, who stormed to an exceptional 4:49 mile to become the fastest U14 mile runner in the UK this season. McVeigh had already enjoyed success earlier in the evening, claiming silver in the 100m to complete a memorable night.
Harry Breaks UK U14 Mile record
A Weekend of Racing Success for Newcastle AC
This weekend offered something to whet the appetite for athletes across all disciplines, with plenty of strong performances and podium finishes for Newcastle AC.
From the Lurig Challenge in Cushendall to chasing Irish selection in the mountains of Wicklow, with stops along the way in Carlingford for 5K PBs and Dublin for National medals, there was plenty to celebrate. Several athletes also kept the carbon footprint down by staying closer to home and taking on the iconic Seven Sevens in the Mournes.
Athletes Deliver Another Standout Performance at Super 6
Aoife Grant throws for Silver
Newcastle & District AC enjoyed another memorable evening at the fifth meeting of the Lagan Valley Super 6 series, with athletes producing a host of outstanding performances, including podium finishes, personal bests and impressive displays across both track and field events. Continue reading
Heat, Hills and Heroics as Newcastle AC Conquer Sea2Sky
The summer racing season always brings the annual local races into the spotlight, and with events taking place closer to home, athletes relish the opportunity to compete on familiar routes while representing their local clubs.
Mary Houston approaches the highest point of the race at the Boundary
Across the district, the red and yellow vests of both senior and junior members were a familiar sight, with Newcastle AC athletes enjoying a dominant presence on podiums throughout the region. In particular, the club’s junior squad made their mark in impressive fashion, claiming multiple victories and underlining the strength of the club’s emerging talent. Continue reading
Grant Grabs Four Medals and Shatters 2,000m Walk PB at Masters Championships
Newcastle & District AC athlete Siobhan Grant delivered a standout all-round performance at the Northern Ireland Masters Championships last week, leaving with four medals and a shattering her personal best in the 2000m walk.
Throwing her way to silver medal in Javelin