{"id":2,"date":"2014-04-30T19:48:23","date_gmt":"2014-04-30T19:48:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/saintpetersac.com\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-03-19T14:59:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T14:59:28","slug":"sample-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/saintpetersac.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b style=\"color: #000000;\">WELCOME TO ST.PETERS ATHLETICS CLUB<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul id=\"hybrid-slideshow\">\n<li id=\"h-slide-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/saintpetersac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/hist-peters-strap-570x250.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/li>\n<li id=\"h-slide-2\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/saintpetersac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/new-fbook-slider-1-570x250.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div dir=\"auto\">CLUB RECORD ALERT<span class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t45\/1\/16\/1f6a8.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udea8\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><\/span><br class=\"html-br\" \/><br class=\"html-br\" \/>Today club runner Ronan O\u2019Hara crossed the finish line at Barcelona Marathon in 2:29:29<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2256 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/saintpetersac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ronan-e1773930364164-221x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"221\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/saintpetersac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ronan-e1773930364164-221x300.jpg 221w, https:\/\/saintpetersac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ronan-e1773930364164-753x1024.jpg 753w, https:\/\/saintpetersac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ronan-e1773930364164-768x1044.jpg 768w, https:\/\/saintpetersac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ronan-e1773930364164.jpg 874w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 221px) 100vw, 221px\" \/><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Securing a club record for St. Peter\u2019s AC and breaking the elusive 2:30 threshold that categorises him in the sub-elite class.<br class=\"html-br\" \/><br class=\"html-br\" \/>Ronan, who is forever humble about his achievements, kept a steady pace for most of the race (an average of 5 minutes and 40 seconds per mile!) before hammering home the last 0.4 mile in 5 minutes and 7 seconds. Absolute class\u00a0<span class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t7b\/1\/16\/1f44c.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udc4c\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><\/span>!<br class=\"html-br\" \/><br class=\"html-br\" \/>The day was very much a family affair with brother Niall also nailing his first sub 3 marathon at the race\u00a0<span class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t6c\/1\/16\/1f4aa.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udcaa\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><\/span>.<br class=\"html-br\" \/><br class=\"html-br\" \/>Well done to both of you from all at SPAC. We are so proud of you!<br class=\"html-br\" \/><br class=\"html-br\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">International woman&#8217;s day<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">First up, Patricia O\u2019Hagan, a long-time St Peter\u2019s athlete, marked the day in style by completing her first-ever half marathon, clocking a brilliant 1:28:12 at this week\u2019s Bohermeen AC Half Marathon. Patricia is a driving force in our ladies XC team and was instrumental in their league and championship wins, has claimed countless 5K and 10K titles, and took the top spot at WAAR 2025. She leads from the front in every sense.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-2263 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/saintpetersac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/maeve-e1773931145746-280x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"189\" height=\"203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/saintpetersac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/maeve-e1773931145746-280x300.jpg 280w, https:\/\/saintpetersac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/maeve-e1773931145746.jpg 457w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 189px) 100vw, 189px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2261 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/saintpetersac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/kate-214x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" \/>\u00a0celebrating the phenomenal Kate Mulholland, a lifelong member of the club who excels at every distance &#8211; track, XC and the marathon. Kate was a key member of the St Peter&#8217;s XC champions and has represented Northern Ireland in XC. This week she showed her exceptional form once again with a superb 1:23:23 at Bohermeen HM. Kate seems to get faster every year, and we can\u2019t wait to see what comes next.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">Also a big round of applause for Maeve Haughey, one of the club\u2019s newer additions, who brings outstanding enthusiasm and dedication to every start line. This week she impressed with a strong 47:21 at the Carlingford 10K. Maeve represents St Peter\u2019s at senior level and is also an essential part of the team behind our weekly run reports.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">Here\u2019s to Patricia, Kate and Maeve &#8211; three inspiring women who continue to lift the whole club. <span class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tc5\/1\/16\/1f90d.png\" alt=\"\ud83e\udd0d\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><\/span><span class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t0\/1\/16\/1f5a4.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udda4\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">And well done to everyone who raced or parkran this week, from our juniors at XC and junior parkruns to our seniors across parkruns and road races. Your commitment, spirit and teamwork shine through every time you pull on the St Peter\u2019s vest.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>St Peters ac Lurgan County <\/em><em>Armagh, N Ireland and is an officially <a href=\"https:\/\/saintpetersac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Screen-shot-2017-04-30-at-09.55.39.png\"><br \/><\/a>affiliated club with Athletics Northern Ireland. The Club prides itself on a long tradition of athletic training in all aspects of the sport. The club welcomes athletes of all abilities from complete beginner to proficient competitors, male and female in junior and senior sections.\u00a0With a current membership of over 80, the club competes strongly in local, national and international events. The Club today continues to develop in line with the standards of the Irish Athletic Association\/NI Athletics.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>For Membership information please contact us via the <a href=\"https:\/\/saintpetersac.com\/?page_id=7\">Contact Form<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WELCOME TO ST.PETERS ATHLETICS CLUB CLUB RECORD ALERTToday club runner Ronan O\u2019Hara crossed the finish line at Barcelona Marathon in 2:29:29 Securing a club record for St. Peter\u2019s AC and breaking the elusive 2:30 threshold that categorises him in the &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/saintpetersac.com\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/saintpetersac.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/saintpetersac.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/saintpetersac.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/saintpetersac.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/saintpetersac.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2"}],"version-history":[{"count":505,"href":"https:\/\/saintpetersac.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2278,"href":"https:\/\/saintpetersac.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2\/revisions\/2278"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/saintpetersac.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}