{"id":49,"date":"2014-05-02T20:49:44","date_gmt":"2014-05-02T20:49:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/saintpetersac.com\/?page_id=49"},"modified":"2026-06-24T07:53:15","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T07:53:15","slug":"blogs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/saintpetersac.com\/?page_id=49","title":{"rendered":"Latest News"},"content":{"rendered":"
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CLUB RECORD ALERT\"\ud83d\udea8\"<\/span>

Today club runner Ronan O\u2019Hara crossed the finish line at Barcelona Marathon in 2:29:29\"\"<\/div>\n
Securing a club record for St. Peter\u2019s AC and breaking the elusive 2:30 threshold that categorises him in the sub-elite class.

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\"\ud83d\udc4c\"<\/span>!

The day was very much a family affair with brother Niall also nailing his first sub 3 marathon at the race\u00a0\"\ud83d\udcaa\"<\/span>.

Well done to both of you from all at SPAC. We are so proud of you!

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International woman’s day<\/div>\n
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.\"\"<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\"\"\u00a0celebrating the phenomenal Kate Mulholland, a lifelong member of the club who excels at every distance – track, XC and the marathon. Kate was a key member of the St Peter’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
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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
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Here\u2019s to Patricia, Kate and Maeve – three inspiring women who continue to lift the whole club. \"\ud83e\udd0d\"<\/span>\"\ud83d\udda4\"<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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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

World Marathon Challenge<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u2013 Leg 5 Complete<\/div>\n
St.Peters Seniors Patsy Donnelly, Dwyer O Connor and Paul Casey -3 runners with nearly 100 world major marathons and nearly 200 calendar years between the senior masters of st Peter’s, completed the African leg of their big 7 continent challenge in the Moroccan city Marrakesh ! \"\ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\udde6\"\"\"<\/span><\/div>\n
Once again ignoring common sense and proving that determination beats age\u2026 just about.<\/div>\n
The run featured steady pacing, heroic endurance, and frequent discussions about knees, hips, and where the nearest toilet might be. Despite this, forward progress was achieved and spirits (not sprints) remained high\"\ud83c\udfc3\u200d\u2642\ufe0f\"<\/span>With five continents down and two to go, the lads continue to defy logic, gravity, and their own joints.Antartic penguins beware!<\/div>\n
Leg 5: \ufffdStill upright: \ufffdReady for Leg 6 (eventually):<\/div>\n

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As the final chapter closes on another incredible Rock the Lough & Lakes Run, we\u2019re proud to share the impact this year\u2019s event has made \u2014 far beyond the finish line.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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On behalf of St Peter\u2019s AC, Club Chairperson Paul Casey was delighted to present cheques of \u00a32,100 each to our chosen charities:<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u00a0PIPS Hope and Support<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
\u00a0SVP – Society of St. Vincent de Paul Ireland<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
\u00a0Cancer Fund For Children<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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These funds were raised through our annual Rock the Lough running event and were made possible through the incredible generosity of our local businesses, many of whom support us year after year, the runners who travelled from all over the country to take part, and the dedicated St Peter\u2019s AC club members who worked tirelessly to organise and deliver another outstanding event.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Pictured alongside club members are Karen Brown (Cancer Fund for Children), Anita McGeown (St Vincent De Paul) and Siobh\u00e1n Brennan (PIPS Hope and Support).<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Together, this shows the true power of community \u2014 when people come together with a shared purpose, the impact reaches far beyond race day.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Rosie\u2019s Bakes \u00b7 Gilbery Fair \u00b7 Golden Crust \u00b7 Tesco \u00b7 Lidl \u00b7 Lurgan Credit Union \u00b7 Reid\u2019s Bar Lurgan \u00b7 Towe Memorials \u00b7 McGrath Bakery Services \u00b7 Clann \u00c9ireann \u00b7 INTO (Irish National Teachers Organisation) \u00b7 Globeweigh \u00b7 Paddy McEvoy\u2022 Lurgan Vet \u00b7 Matt Lavery Auto Repairs \u00b7 Running Bubble Lisburn \u00b7 Daly Park Accountants \u00b7 Patsy Donnelly Construction \u00b7 Community Advice ABC \u00b7 McKeagney\u2019s Chemist \u00b7 Mallon Scaffolding \u00b7 Boconnell Properties\u2022Tayto<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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From all of us at St Peter\u2019s AC \u2014 thank you for being part of something truly special.<\/div>\n
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It\u2019s been a busy and brilliant festive period for St Peter\u2019s AC, with podium finishes, record-breaking performances, festive fun runs and strong representation across races and parkruns \"\ud83c\udf84\"<\/span>\"\ud83c\udfc3\u200d\u2642\ufe0f\"<\/span>\"\ud83c\udfc3\u200d\u2640\ufe0f\"<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The black and whites were out in force at Brocagh Bay, sweeping the podium across both distances, with standout performances from Jack Dee and Gillian McCrory, who both took the top spot, with Jack claiming 1st place overall and setting a new club 10K record, while Gillian delivered a superb run to finish 1st female overall \"\ud83d\udc4f\"<\/span>\"\ud83e\udd47\"<\/span>\"\ud83d\udd25\"<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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5K<\/div>\n
Daniel Harte \u2014 19:01 \"\ud83e\udd49\"<\/span> (3rd M45\u201355)<\/div>\n
Grace Harte \u2014 26:55<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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10K<\/div>\n
Jack Dee \u2014 30:53 \"\ud83e\udd47\"<\/span> (1st overall & new club record)<\/div>\n
Patrick McEvoy \u2014 36:44 \"\ud83e\udd47\"<\/span> (1st M45\u201355)<\/div>\n
Stewart Kirkland \u2014 36:56<\/div>\n
Gillian McCrory \u2014 37:18 \"\ud83e\udd47\"<\/span> (1st female overall)<\/div>\n
Daniel Moorcroft \u2014 38:03<\/div>\n
Gregory Croft \u2014 38:21<\/div>\n
Kate Mulholland \u2014 38:58 \"\ud83e\udd49\"<\/span> (3rd female overall)<\/div>\n
Maeve Carville \u2014 42:48<\/div>\n
Paul Casey \u2014 52:24<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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As always, the Christmas Cracker delivered on festive fun, brilliant costumes and plenty of laughs\"\ud83c\udf85\"<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\"\ud83d\udc2e\"<\/span>Mark Willis & Patrick Conwell \u2014 1:20<\/div>\n
\"\ud83d\udc6f\u200d\u2640\ufe0f\"<\/span>Sarah Heron & Terri-Jane Burns \u2014 1:27<\/div>\n
\"\ud83e\udd36\ud83c\udffb\"<\/span> Fiona Toman & Johnny Breen – 1.32<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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An outstanding family day out, with young brothers Sean and Tom flying it to 2nd and 3rd place in the Male Open 6.4km, before husband and wife Patricia and Deaglan capped things off in style by claiming \"\ud83e\udd47\"<\/span> 1st place in the Duathlon Relay (run\u2013cycle\u2013run).<\/div>\n
What a performance from the whole family \"\ud83d\udc4f\"<\/span>\"\ud83d\udd25\"<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Alexander Massey \u2014 20:27<\/div>\n
Patrick McEvoy \u2014 21:02<\/div>\n
Maeve Carville \u2014 29:44<\/div>\n
Lisa Foye \u2014 30:41 (First Timer)<\/div>\n
Claire Massey \u2014 35:11<\/div>\n
Lauren Beattie \u2014 35:12<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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A huge thank you to our Christmas Day volunteers \u2014 Dwyer, Paul, Peter and Lauren for giving up their time to make the event happen \"\ud83c\udf84\"<\/span>\"\ud83d\udc4f\"<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Emma Craig \u2014 21:01<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Laura Grimes \u2014 26:13<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Colin Armstrong \u2014 21:22<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Elizabeth Deacon \u2014 33:38<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Michael Mc Atamney \u2014 19:28<\/div>\n
Gillian McCrory \u2014 20:53 \"\ud83e\udd47\"<\/span> (1st female)<\/div>\n
Ois\u00edn Magee \u2014 22:04<\/div>\n
David Collins \u2014 23:03<\/div>\n
Patrick McEvoy \u2014 23:15<\/div>\n
Rebekah Collins \u2014 24:16<\/div>\n
Lauren Smyth \u2014 24:44<\/div>\n
Beverley Balfour \u2014 27:24<\/div>\n
Diarmuid Magee \u2014 28:31<\/div>\n
Kieran Robinson \u2014 29:16<\/div>\n
Patrick Gallagher \u2014 29:40<\/div>\n
Jaime Smyth \u2014 29:45<\/div>\n
Lauren Beattie \u2014 33:52<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Well done to all our juniors at the final junior parkrun events of 2025, some fantastic runs to finish off the year.\"\ud83d\udc4f\"<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Oscar McFarland \u2014 08:08 (PB)<\/div>\n
Elsa McFarland \u2014 08:28<\/div>\n
Jaime Smyth \u2014 09:29<\/div>\n
Sean McManus \u2014 12:46<\/div>\n
Matthew McManus \u2014 13:36 (PB)<\/div>\n
Cara Monaghan \u2014 14:08<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Spring summer round up!\u00a0Great running from St Peters athletes this weekend, including a world record no less as well as two Podiums and lots of PBs \u2026 go St Peters!!! Big shout out to Stephen Cochrane who is now the holder of the world record for the fastest half marathon dressed as a scientist \u2026 Stephen\u00a0\"\"(the nutty professor) braved \u2018the elements\u2019 and got a great \u2018reaction\u2019 from the crowd coming in at a time of 1 hour and 17 mins \u2013 an amazing achievement!!! Meanwhile Gillian just keeps doing what Gillian does \u2026 first female home in the Portadown half marathon.\u00a0\u00a0\"\"<\/span>Also, congratulations for another podium finish for Adam Smyth in the 10KM.Another great week of running from club members, with the club well represented at home and abroad\"\"<\/p>\n

Coach Dwyer O\u2019Connor soaked up rays at the Prague Half MarathonCloser to home, Cadence Hamilton competed in the National Juvenile Indoor Championships 1500m in AthloneA huge crowd went down to Omagh, with some seriously impressive running seeing the men take 2nd place in the NI & Ulster Championships and a lot of folks post PBs in difficult conditionsAs always, runners were out in force at Parkrun, with PBs and first-timers making their Parkrun debut<\/p>\n

\"\"Amazing news from the prestigious Rotterdam marathon where Gillian McCrory has went and won the F45 age category!!!\u00a0<\/span>These were two of many top performances from St. Peter\u2019s runners in Rotterdam, Ibiza, Larne and the senior & junior Parkruns Well done everyone The weekend for just gone for St. Peter\u2019s runners was dominated by the Belfast Marathon which included Pbs, First time marathons, sub 3 and sub 4 hour runs and relay runners.\"\"<\/span><\/p>\n

Folks we are back bigger and better this year with a new date and event registration is now open! We have added a 1k fun run as well so we have something for everyone. 5K,10K and 1\/2 Marathon! This Iconic multi terrain is a must for any runners bucket list! Come along and join this super event. We will be proudly supporting the Southern Area Hospice again a most worthwhile cause!<\/p>\n

\"\"Special mention to John McManus who combined a strong run with some powerful cycling to come in well under the 3 hour mark in 2:43, placing 23rd overallEarlier in the week, the club was represented by our juniors at the Lagan Valley Fab 5 meet with Enna McVeigh winning her 150m heat and Cadence Hamilton finishing 6th in the u16 1500m in a strong field<\/p>\n

As always, the club was very well represented at Parkrun and Junior Parkrun across the country with lots of folks braving the early morning heat.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Special mention for Ralph Campbell on completing his 200th Junior Parkrun\u00a0<\/span>Kate Mulholland also St Peter\u2019s AC\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>from the club won the 10k today at Newry.And Gillian McCrory Newell 10k winner\"\"<\/span><\/p>\n

We had an outstanding weekend of racing with 67 competitors participating in 17 different races. Here are some highlights:Podium Success: We achieved three podium places, showcasing the talent and hard work of our runners. Well done to Adam and Kate in the Newry Half and 10k respectively, and Gillian in the Newell 10k!Personal Bests: 11 runners set new personal bests, highlighting their impressive progress and dedication.<\/p>\n

\"\"A super effort from team\u00a0St Peter\u2019s AC Lurgan<\/a>\u00a0in their takeover of the Citypark Parkrun. The bumper field of over 400 were were paced by\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>the clubs members from 18mins to 32 and , the whole event superbly marshalled, timed, and recorded by the clubs volunteers who were launching the\u00a0Rock the Lough<\/a>\u00a0event in September. Great effort St. Peter\u2019s, always at the heart of the running community!<\/p>\n

Spring summer round up!\u00a0 A truly momentus evening for St. Peter\u2019s Athletics Club on winning the ABC Council Club of the Year Award 22. The club was honoured not just for it\u2019s outstanding achievements in Athletics but also how we have become a beacon of light in our Borough in so many areas that have made us a very special club. We were commended on our inclusivity, welcoming all calibre of runners, our work in setting up and ensuring the success of Lurgan Junior Parkrun, our successful Lough n Lakes race bringing runners from all over Ireland and supporting the Southern Area Hospice, our free training provision\u00a0 for 8 to 88 year olds the whole year round and of course supporting the positive wellbeing of members and friends alike. We have had an outstanding season for both teams and individuals but this honour was for you St. Peter\u2019s and each and every person connected with the Club. We have had a lot of support over the years and we thank those who have\u00a0 supported us on our journey, St. Peter\u2019s be proud be very proud! A Club like no other!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>An amazing week for St. Peter\u2019s AC Lurgan from Rotterdam to Boston, from Dublin to London and local track events in Belfast. Club records in London came tumbling with an amazing 2.36 for Brian Creaney, awesome. Our Supergirls made some smashing times in London for Eileen and Linda and the rising youth star Cadence Hamilton 2nd N Ireland girl in the London Mini Marathon! Ultra runner Johnny Breen had a terrific 3rd place in the Belfast to Dublin 107 mile run in 21 hours!\u00a0 Our track King James Monaghan put the country\u2019s big guns to the sword with a 15.12 5k at the North Belfast Harriers meet, class James! The club also had another Abbott 6th Star World Major Medal in Paul Casey\u2019s iconic Boston Marathon a very proud achievement for Paul, getting faster race by race! The club is beaming with pride at everyone\u2019s performances this week and the season only started! Awesome guys, just Awesome!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Smashing few days for club runners who were out in force for the start of the big events at the 33rd Omagh Half marathon. The fast course produced over 20 Pbs for club runners and it was the supers girls again who topped the table of the clubs with supeb runs from Kate, Orlagh and Gillian in the prizes again with a brilliant 5th place! Congrats to Patrick master of the short distances with a podium again at the Altamuskin in County Tyrone 5 mile race! The long winters training paying dividends for the squad and a exciting season beckons! Awesome stuff! Don\u2019t forget we are back to Lurgan park this week, usual time 6.30pm all welcome!<\/p>\n

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The Members of St Peter\u2019s Athletic Club Lurgan were welcomed to a Civic Reception in Craigavon Civic Centre on Friday past by Deputy Lord Mayor, Councillor Sorcha McGeown where the Club were congratulated on their fantastic successes this season.Deputy Lord Mayor, Sorch\u00e1 McGeown hosted a reception in Craigavon Civic Centre for St Peter\u2019s Athletic Club, pictured are club officials Patricia O\u2019Hagan (Secretary), Paul Moore (Chairman), Brian O\u2019Hagan (Registration Officer) and Dwyer O\u2019Connor (President).Deputy Lord Mayor, S<\/p>\n

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Super morning for club juniors in the first ever junior triathlon Ireland event to be held here as part of the national championchips. Our mini ironmen completed 400m open water swims, 5k cycle and finished with 2k runs.Oliver, Dom and Wyatt Superstars of the future!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Awesome few weeks for club runners and the supergirls Gillian and Eimear taking podium firsts in the Termonfeckin Half, the Sea to Sky 10k and the Galbally 5 miler! A\u00a0 distance run of 20 miles in 158 for Stephen and a podium first in the Atlas Canal 20! The running season hotting up for club runners and the Rock the Lough 5k,10k and Half just around the corner, a super few weeks ahead!<\/p>\n

A great weekend for St. Peter\u2019s with podium places a plenty at Mallusk, Carlingford, Sperrin and Loughmacrory! Gillian and Patricia on fire with super runs and mighty congratulations to Alan on his\u00a0\"\"<\/a>super 2nd place on the We Run Wild multi terrain event in the Mournes. James Monaghan had a super 5th place in the iconic Carlingford 5k with a sub 15min run! Outstanding! Getting fed up with his better half stealing all the limelight, Deaglan had to go and get himself on the Podium at the Tri limits triathlon! A special mention to our juniors Rosie and Sean collecting silverware at Carlingford! Be proud guys be very\u00a0proud!<\/u><\/p>\n

Autumn\u00a0 winter round up<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\"\"<\/a>St. Peter’s AC taking the NI Cross country league by storm! 2 wins in 2 weeks for the ladies and 3 out of 4 in the NI league of Cross Country running! The Ladies team riding high in their first season of a tough league and the men a brilliant 6th to date. A super 3rd place overall for the in form Kate Mulholland and 4 StPeters runners in the first 10 over the line! Young guns Cadence Hamilton and Caelan Mc Cracken both with podium places, and Patricia O Hagan first in her category! Outstanding guys! We are all looking forward to the rest of the season and all of Irish cross country taking notice! #blacknwhitesstickingout<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Super day for St. Peter’s AC in the NI Athletes League with the Ladies Lifting the McKeag Cup\"\"<\/a> trophy in Comber for the very first time and putting themselves in with a great chance of winning the Cross country league! Roll on The Malcolm Cup next week! Gillian had a super silver medal podium place and Cadence again gold medalist in her U14 section. The mens team finished a very respectable 4th in a strong competition, but what a day guys awesome! And another strong performance from our juniors!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>A truly awesome few days for the runners of St Peters AC Lurgan in the best supported 26.2 in Europe the Dublin City marathon, with over 20 runners in the 16,000 race we had 9 Pbs, a 2nd section place for Gillian, and Brian came home in 92 place! The comittment, discipline, and sacrifice it takes to train for a marathon deserves respect and these guys representing the club deserve all the accolades, take a bow guys take a bow!<\/p>\n

Roll of honour! Gillian McCrory 2:52:11 2nd F40, John Nix 3:09:08, Linda Farquhar 3:32:58 PbSean Farquhar 3:16:58 Pb, Brian Creaney 2:41:51 Pb, Bernie Austin 4:17:48Mark Willis 2:59:13, Fionnuala Toman 4:37:09David Morgan 3:43:55 Pb, Geoff Eakins 3:06:06, Dom McGeough 4:44:24Marty McCracken 3:33:59 Pb, Connor Mulholland 3:26:57, Mervyn Molyneaux 3:36:17, Oisin McQuillan 3:52:56Michael Wheavil 4:02:49 Pb, Kieran Robinson 4:10:54, Marty McConaghy 3:56:46Daniel Harte 3:15:07 Pb<\/p>\n

A\"\"<\/a> truly international week for our club runners and ironmen who put the club on the map in events in Barcelona, Lisbon, Chicago and the local Armagh 10 miler! Superb Pbs for Paddy, Paul, Jourdane and Jenna and the Lisbon lions Marty, Dessie and Peter over for the Heat in the Portugal Capital! A belated congratulations to Ironman Steven Craig after his awesome 11.34 Ironman in Barcelona, Inc a 406 marathon! The club is proud of everyones achievements and putting the club on the global map! Well done folks! #blacknwhitesstickingout<\/a><\/p>\n

Another superb weekend for St. Peter’s AC with runners competing in London marathon\"\"<\/a> Donegal, Belfast Mary Peters and the prestigious Victoria Park relays. Gillian and Eileen put in amazing runs with the girls coming in 2.52 (52nd woman) and 3.03 respectively. Stephen 2.44 and John 3.09! The senior ladies came in 4th overall in the Victoria Park relays against the best in the country! And what a run from Club junior Cadence representing N. Ireland in the London Mini marathon who had an amazing 9.46 time in the 2.6 k event! And a top 10 finish! The club is very proud of everyones efforts in the Lurgan club colours!<\/p>\n

A super weekend for St. Peter’s AC for our team and individual runners in the Mc Meal cross country event Armagh the Cooley Coast 10k and the \"\"<\/a>Annaghmore running event. Our ladies team were home with the Mc Meal trophy and the men a very respectable 6th overall! A first outing for the club juniors in this great junior event! Congrats to Fiona first lady home in the Cooley Coast 10k and Patrick 3rd in the men’s race. Linda had a first in her category at the Annaghmore 18miler and Mark also first in his! Superb guys well done!<\/p>\n

We would like to wish our runners heading for the Iconic World major London marathon this weekend all the best! The club is very proud of everyones running!<\/p>\n

Congratulations to club runner Rioghan McClean on completing \"\"<\/a>the Wales Ironman in an amazing time of 15 hours, this was Rioghan’s first Ironman and he finished with a 4 hr 35 m marathon, some going!!<\/p>\n

Summer round up<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>St. Peter’s AC Ironman! What an amazing Achievement by clubman Brian Creaney who only started serious training three years ago, within a year he was cycling with Apollo A grade. Two years ago he started running and did his first marathon this year in under three hours. He only learned to swim a couple of years ago. He put them all together on Sunday in Cork for the iconic Ironman with competitors from all over Ireland and Europe,with a, 2.4 mile swim 112 mile cycle and full marathon. Finish time 12:43 in sweltering heat take a bow(if you can!) everyone very proud of you!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>What a fantastic day today at the club Rock the Lakes n Lough 22! Approx 475 runners from all over Ireland ran our 3 events in very warm conditions. Congratulations<\/span>\u00a0to the event winners. Yet again, following a 2 year hiatus the race was a resounding success. The club would like to thank all those members who worked hard organising and planning over the past few months as well as those who volunteered today to make the race such a success. We have had loads of positive feedback and it has really showcased our club to the whole running community. We really are a club like no other! We done all and take a bow St. Peter’s AC! Official photos https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/1639164942\/posts\/10225924409690404\/ https:\/\/www.myrunresults.com\/events\/rock_the_lakes_and_lough_5k,10k__1_2_marathon\/4491\/results<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>A new female course record for Gillian in the Great Rossa run today in and amazing 1.23! Gillian was joined on the podium by the in form Geoff Eakins who came in joint 2nd in 1.21 and Mark Willis 1st in his age category! Class guys! A missed turn and an extra few hundred metres didn’t stop Geoff Eakins coming a brilliant 2nd \u00a0at the @GreatRossaRun HM Fantastic also from Mark Willis, finishing 6th overall and 1st in his age category \u00a0Well done to all the St. Peter’s runners, top stuff from everyone<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>A superb 3rd place in probably the toughest marathon in Ireland for club runner Stephen Cochrane, even after a wrong turn in one of the 4 seasons of weather outside of Killybegs, managed to come in at 2.56! Amazing! Great runs also for Michael 59th overall and Claire 33 lady!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Club junior Cadence had an amazing 5.37 for the 1500 in the Ulster Championchips at Antrim Forum, what a time fir a\"\"<\/a> 12year old. Club very proud of everyone’s achievements.Mountain men! well done to Dwyer O’Connor 2:11:37 and Paul Casey 1:54:08 at the Breffni 3 Province Challenge Half Marathon hilly one by the sounds of it ,a unique 3 provence 3 county run!<\/p>\n

Great running from all the saintpetersac runners at the Hillsborough \"\"<\/a>Half Marathon & 10k HM Kieran Robinson 1:55:04 1st M60 \u00a0Fionnuala Toman 2:11:55 Michael Wheavil 1:54:02 Paul Moore 2:08:20 10k Chris Johnstone 51:54 Also a mention for winner and former @saintpetersac man Adam Smyth!Well done to the Farquhars and Paddy McEvoy this morning at a warm Termonfeckin Half Marathon. Fantastic running by all including 1st M50 for PaddyWell done to all the @saintpetersac crew at the @KeepErLit5 Newell 10k on Friday. Great results, top event \u00a0Jenna Burton 43:58 Paddy Conwell 45:41 Gillian McCrory 37:18 1st F40 Paul Moore 53:20 Fiona Toman 45:35 Mark Willis 45:40<\/p>\n

April – May round up-A great turn out from club runners at today’s Newry half marathon, some super times posted! Great to see one of the great local races back on the calendar! Well done folks!Half Marathon Bernie Austin 1:56:56 Jenna Burton 1:32:41 Patrick Conwell 1:43:46 Steven Craig 1:44:48 Brian Creaney 1:18:12 Geoff Eakins 1:20:17Linda Farquhar 1:41:38 Sean Farquar 1:32:35 Ciara Hoey 2:03:45 Marty McCracken 1:39:31 Laura McConville 1:50:42 Dom McGeough 2:03:26 Kate Mulholland 1:38:02 Claire O’Neill 1:52:38 Linda Reynolds 1:54:44 Eileen Stevenson 1:29:14 Tommy Stevenson 1:43:07Michael Wheavil 2:08:54 Mark Willis 1:26:39<\/p>\n

4 Hardy St Peter’s souls ventured on Saturday to the wilds of Donegal for the WAAR Adventure race consisting of a 10k run 42.5k cycle, 2k hike & 1k cycle They were: Dom McGeough 3:19:20 Sarah McGeough 4:46:17 Sean Farquar 3:13:12 Eunan Magee 4:46:15<\/p>\n

Patrick Conwell took a trip today to the Strabane Lifford Half Marathon near his Domemana homestead, coming in at 1:48:53 Well done Paddy<\/p>\n

Great runs from the St Peter’s contingent at the @ScraboStriders<\/a>Run the Runways in Newtownards last night. The Hamilton family were out in force – pb for Cadence in the 5k with Lily and Willow in the 2k Paddy McEvoy had another great performance in the 10k runing 37:59<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>A clean sweep of the parkruns in the North for Club runner \/coach Dwyer in completing his 36th at portrush! And what a day!<\/p>\n

Stephen Cochrane -Agonizingly close to sub-16 @Victoriaparkrun<\/a> GPS had me at 15:45 pace. Lesson learned, don’t trust GPS in future!<\/p>\n

Grainne Crilly made the trip to the Scottish capital for theEdinburgh Half Marathon as part of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival. Brilliant running by Grainne coming in at 2:08<\/p>\n

What a historic day for St Peters AC Lurgan. \"\"<\/a>Our first ever podium place in the Belfast City Marathon, by our very own Superwoman Gillian McCrory with an eye watering time of 2.52. As well as several other PB’s from our other club runners, making it our most successful year yet. Well done to all the runners, the endless hours of training has<\/p>\n

Paul Casey – 3:42 pb Paddy Conwell – 4:13 Brian Creaney – 3:24 Stephen Dunn – 4:02 Geoff Eakins – 2:57 pb Linda Farquhar – 3:36 pb Emmanuel Le Fouler – 3:30certainly paid off. We are extremely proud of each and every person who represented the club today.
\nMartin McCracken 3:47 Michael Wheavil 4:38 Kevin Haughian 4:45 Matthew Mulholland 03:38\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

A super few days for Club runners in Junior, Senior and Senior Masters with Pbs a plenty, amazing milestones and juniors in sparkling form. The guys pitted themselves against the country’s best in the iconic Queens 5 with some amazing times and James coming 2nd in his section with an eye-watering 15.30! Young Jadon Eakins 2nd in his section and the girl of the moment Cadence Hamilton 12,04 for 3K. Paddy Conwell was in amazing form at the Glenarm Challenge and a superb 1.41 in the toughest of half marathons! Kieran and Patsy also hitting 200 and 100 milestones in parkruns! The club is immensly proud of all sections of the club and look forward to what’s going to be an amazing season!<\/p>\n

Great weekend for cub runner Brian Creaney who knocked out a superb 02:53:52 at the Manchester Marathon, to join the sub 3 club. Hard work including some winter training with saintpetersac paying off.<\/p>\n

Also well done to all the St. Peter’s crew at the Omagh half marathon yesterday including team McGeough. Zara Baird 1:43:03 Mark Devlin 1:56:10 Stephen Dunn 1:42:54<\/p>\n

Dom McGeough 1:43:14 Pb! Sarah McGeough 2:28:30<\/p>\n

Club round up, A massive well done to club runner Beth Morrow on her first cross country race at the Mathieson Cup & Shield race in Belfast today. Although just 13, Beth was to old for her 13 section but that didn’t deter her and put in a Super performance jn the 15 section. Well\"\"<\/a> done, a rising star for St. Peter’s!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Super running today from Caelan at the District A cross country – a third place finish for him and their St\/ Colmans team came in first place. Well done lads!<\/p>\n

Although not know as a cross country club St.Peters put themselves up with the top clubs in the country today in the N I Championchip at Queens, The Ladies came an outstanding 2nd place overall, The Masters men had some great results with James Monaghan 4th place overall and great times all round.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Another great cross country result for club junior Cadence Hamilton who came 4 overall in the Schools Championchip! Flying guys just Flying!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Congratulations to Mark Willis and Caelen McCracken who came first in their 10k and 5k Born to run race series sections! Mark was streets ahead in his 45 plus section and 15 year old Caelen had 3 3Rd place and 3 4th in 6 races series 5k. The guys really have taken the race series by storm!<\/p>\n

A super weekend for club senior and junior runners in this weekends events! Club junior Cadence Hamilton was 2nd lady in the adult city park parkrun with a 21,06 finish and first overall in the junior parkrun today! Awesome for a 12 year old!\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Gillian and Geoff were 1st male \/female in todays lurgan Park hospice 10k, class folks just class! And in the first 1\/2 marathon of the season team Mulholland posted some serious times in the Carlingford run! Pbs also posted from Mervyn and Sean, and Eileen, Linda Laura came home in sub 1, 50s a \"\"<\/a>great weekend for the club! Well done all.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Although, not quite the year club runners had hoped for with numerous running events cancelled including the yearly pilgrimage to the Dublin City marathon, 2021 did have some notable highlights. \"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

After a 15 month lay off, we did get back to covid restricted training in April with a lot of runners chomping at the bit to get going again. We welcomed new members including Fiona now working on her full club coaching badge.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\"\"<\/a>We also encouraged our younger members to join our run for fun training now taking place during club sessions. Uncertainty was the buzz word for a lot of our usual runs in our diary although the major events went ahead. We did have strong teams out for London, Larne, Armagh 10 miler, Seeley Cup and the end of year Lough 5.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\"\"<\/a>Club records came tumbling down in half, full and ultra marathons and the personal performances of Gillian, Jenna, Stephen, James, Caomihe and Caelin have made us all very proud to be part of this very special club where all our runners no matter what age, gender, speed, time, distance all have their place and and personal performance is the real winner. We look forward to a new year and welcome all back this week. The team wish everyone all the very personal best. Run on 22!<\/p>\n

\u00a0 <\/b>August What a Super Sunday for club runners in the record breaking Antrim Coast half marathon, the club had over 15 runners taking part in the eagerly anticipated race. The dry hungry months of no competition were put to bed in an record breaking results day! The club is very proud of everyone’s efforts today! Official results Stephen Cochrane 1.13.38 pb John Nix 1.22.05 Gillian mc crory 1.22.19pb (and club record) Jenna Burton 1.27.32pb Christopher Starkey 1.37.17pb Daniel Harte 1.38.47 Linda Farquar 1.42.11 pb Patrick Conwell 1.45.14 pb Una Hoy 1.57.36 PB well done guys.<\/h4>\n

\"\"<\/a>September Stephen Cochrane was in amazing form in his first race in over a year in the Berlin marathon Horrible weather to run in, went from 20C to 24C during race and was nearly 100% humidity. Finished in 2.50:58, well off target of 2.34. But delighted that’s the first major checked of the list. 5 more to go!<\/p>\n

The senior master of the club Mr Paul Casey had an amazing week at the end of September by completed the Berlin marathon in 3:54. No mean feat as Berlin was sweltering in 24 degrees, with no real activity to speak of in the last 18 months this was some run, \"\"<\/a>but not content with that he took to the London Marathon the following Sunday and came home in a new PB of 3:45! This was an amazing achievement for 2 world majors in just 1 weeks, Paul well on the way to getting the elusive World Abbot Major medal!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>October It’s been a long time in coming but what a day for the Marathoners of St. Peters AC. The club recorded quite a few Pbs for runners in both the London and Belfast marathons, along with the personal achievements of club runners finishing their first to others helping friends get over the line, others in memory of loved ones, to runners on the quest for the World Majors, we are bursting with pride in all that has been achieved. We had the amazing achievement of our very own super girl<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Gillian McCrory who ran London in an all time Club record for a ladies marathon in a eye watering time of 2.43! just out of this world! In the space of 1 month Gillian has shattered both the clubs half and full marathon records! The club is Unbelievably proud of these amazing times. Take a bow Gillian Take a big Bow!!<\/p>\n

Latest News<\/em>. Super Marathon Sunday! A lot of amazing runs completed from club runners today, the day the Belfast marathon was meant to be. Usually 26.2miles\/42k, or what about 2100 lengths of the drive for Barry Shanks! And Kieran Robinson completing his first London marathon (around Derrycrow loop) quite a few times! John & Evelyn Cawley and Sean Montgomery all making the marathon distance today as well along their own routes. Amazing, all done on their own, on a hot day without the normal crowds to cheer home. Well done!\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

What a day yesterday with running my 1st marathon. London marathon \"\"<\/a>turned into a marathon around Derrycrow road (just over 7 times). Was tougher than I could have ever imagined. Thank you to all who came out to cheer me on it was much appreciated. Thanks to all who donated which reached a sum of \u00a34322.00 for the southern area hospice and some donations for the local Derrytrasna covit support group.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Well done to the machine, David Hamilton, who recently done a 2:30 marathon run in his own social lockdown on the treadmill in the house…class or what? Great David!<\/p>\n

We hope you are all keeping well out there. Be safe and train well. training on your own, or, if you’re lucky enough, you can train with a family member. If you can’t manage the sessions from the plan Dwyer sent you (which I hope you can) don’t just do long runs. You have worked so well on your fitness levels by doing our sessions on Tuesday and Thursday and you don’t want to let your efforts go to waste.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Fartlek sessions are a great and easy to manage alternative. You could use the lamp posts along the roads to guide your training. So, after a good warm up (a couple of kilometres), you could run at a comfortable pace for, say, 3 lamp posts, then sprint for the next one. You can add lots of variety to your workout, for example, run 1, sprint 1; run 2 sprint 1; run 4, sprint 2, and so on.<\/p>\n

Your speed on the sprint will determine how many of these speed runs you will do and how much of a recovery you will need between reps. You might find yourself needing a slow jog recovery. You can then run for as long or as short as you want until your session is finished.<\/p>\n

If Anyone Needs the current sessions planned for training please message the page. Keep the motivation up folks and it won\u2019t be long until we are all back as a club to cheer each other on!<\/p>\n

David Hamilton 2nd fastest park runner in Ireland! Amazing!\"\"<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

What another great night for the club on Thursday at the Armagh Road races. Caolan Mc Cracken started the evening off with a fantastic 15th placing from over one hundred entrants in the boys’ 1400m. The ladies 3k produced excellent runs from Kate (11:02), Emma (11:23), Gillian Brady, in her first race for the club (12:59), and Joan (13:59). \"\"<\/a>James Monaghan clocked up 9:15 in the men’s 3k and Tiarnan Cawley achieved an impressive 10:47 in the same race. I’d also like to give mention to Peter Donnelly who trained with us last summer. He managed to pip James in a time of 9:07. Congratulations to all of you. (Thanks to Lisa for the photo).\"\"<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Congrats to Emma Mulholland who came first in regional Cross country championships! Both Tiernan (who came 7th) and Emma now March on to the All Irelands! Well done guys!<\/p>\n

t was another momentous year for St Peter\u2019s Ac with the club punching well above its weight in almost all distances from the track, cross country, park running right up to ultra and all terrain distances. We had multiple podium places from male , female, and our teams which put the club on the national level with their awesome results. The ever growing youth and senior master levels made amazing strides at school , youth and senior events, our London, Belfast , Dublin, marathon runners made some amazing PB times, along with our first ever World Major medal .The heroics of the Great North runners, the Galway Bay team, the 32 halfs in 32 county\u2019s, new members completing their first 5k. From Australia to Annaghmore, Galway to Germany, Dublin to Dingle, Tokyo to Termoneeny, the club coaches are busting with pride at each and everyone. We would like to wish everyone a New Year filled with Pb\u2019s, achievements and personal challenges, Keep taking the running medicine in whatever dose you can.-\u2018blacknwhitesstickingout!<\/span><\/p>\n

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A selection of images from the major events of 2019.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Outstanding October<\/em> What an amazing run of form for David Hamilton and Jenna Burton, Along with super pbs in Dublin for 12 club runners in the Dublin marathon,Gillian in the top 80 ladies along with a new winter training venue at the Silverwood Arena what a month for St Peter\u2019s AC!\u00a0\"\"<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0 Congrats to Emma Mulholland who came first in regional Cross country championships! Both Tiernan (who came 7th) and Emma now March on to the All Irelands! Well done guys!\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em><\/p>\n

Oct 6th A weekend of PBs for club runners in runs in Galway, Navan and the NI championship relays in Belfast. What a run from Jenna in the Galway marathon, First Lady in3.15! Superb! Gillian was first in her age at the Longwood 3\/4 marathon in 2.24 and all the guys made PBs in the NI \"\"<\/a>championships at Victoria. An elite field with dedicated \"\"<\/a>sprint teams from all over the country but the guys got 17\/53 in the masters and 17\/31 in the seniors. Every one of the relay team runners hit PBs! Another great weekend for club runners!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>oct 13th-From Armagh to Australia the black n white stripes were doing their magic yesterday in another super Sunday for club runners. David Hamilton proving he is a master of all distances with a 4th place at the prestigious Armagh 10 mile race in a super 55min run! And at the other end of the world Adam Smyth had an amazing 2.48 in the Melbourne marathon, with Ciara Robinson smashing her own records with a 49 min pb in the 10k event!\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Desy Magee and Peter O Neil took on the Frankfurt Marathon on the same day as Dublin and came home with great results, Desy knocking 12 mins off his time in an amazing 3.41!, Great run guys! The man of the moment David Hamilton produced another scorching run and ended up the 4th fastest park runner in Ireland on Saturday! at 16 34.! And the guys were out in \"\"<\/a>force at the Sarsfields 10 k on sunday with Caoimhin romping home in 34 mins! Well done folks!<\/p>\n

Club runners Joan and Dwyer took to the mud in the Comber Cup Masters event and both hitting Pbs in the 6k and 8 k course.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

What an amazing day for club runners in yesterday’s 40th anniversary of the Dublin marathon. The club had 26 runners who all gave their all in a super day for running, with 3 sub 3hr times from David Hamilton, Stephen Cochran and John Nix. \"\"<\/a>Pbs for Gillian, Paddy, Paul C , Darren, Sean Mc Allister, Grainne ,Sonya and Zara, other super runs from Fiona, Jenna, Bernie, Barry, Colin, Paul m, Dom, Mervin, Lynda, Sean, John and Evelyn. Superb. The club and coaches are bursting with pride at these superhuman efforts, Take a bow folks!\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Super September for St.Peter’s<\/h3>\n

\"\"<\/a>Sep6th – What an amazing weekend for club runners taking part in events from Donegal to Dingle and the biggest half marathon in the world, The Great North Run. A proud day for David Hamilton the first N.Ireland athlete across the line in a field of 56,000, and yes another Pb in a eyewatering 1.13, \"\"<\/a>David was spilling the beans to the media about the Magic St.Peters dust and even some fella Mo Farrah stopped to listen. Jenna again another Pb, club runners rising with every race. At the other end of the scale we had the \"\"<\/a>senior masters also going for a long run, and the Donegal adventure lads giving it all!<\/p>\n

Sept-22 Amazing running from club runners in today’s Belfast half and what a run from David Hamilton who came 7th overall, smashing his Great North run by a full 1.30 in an eyewatering 1.12, the club’s best ever \"\"<\/a>placing in the Belfast half! A great turn out from club runners all round with Superb PBs from Tiernan 1.36 and Paddy also,and just in the last week Gillian on the podium at the east of Ireland 3\/4 marathon! What a week!\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Sept 29-Another super weekend of racing for club runners taking part in runs all over, PBs and podium places a plenty,in the NI and Ulster 10k at Bangor the man on fire David Hamilton came home with yes another Pb in 33.40! and Caoimhin Robinson in \"\"<\/a>37.16 in this most prestigious race. Eileen and Daniel on the podium at Annaghmore festival with a first and 3rd, with the club out in force to support Mark Devlin and his team.And still hoping to make The Guinness book of records John made it 30 halfs in his 32 county challenge at the Monaghan half, amazing John!\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

July Round Up-<\/em><\/p>\n

Another super month of racing from club members in events from Achill Island to Delamount, Florida to Ardboe and Newcastle to Loughgall, with plenty of trophies and medals on show! \"\"<\/a>
\nWell done Grainne Crilly 1st Lady in Ballyhegan 10k a very tough challenging course. A new event for the club in the Delamount 5x5k relays and the club winning the Lady\u2019s event with the men second just pipped by 29 seconds! the mixed team came second also, \"\"<\/a>This was smashing achievement and all capped off with David Hamilton taking the course record with 18.15 seconds for a tough, tough, course, class times all round, 1st and 2 2nds out of 3 put us well above all the rest of the teams! Another good turnout for the club at Great \"\"<\/a>Rossa 10k & half marathon in Ardboe with super half times recorded, and Gillian 3rd lady!<\/p>\n

7th<\/sup> July A new course record in the Junior park run this morning with a superb new course record by set by club junior Kian Moram in 7 mins 12secs ! for 2k\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Some Extreme running at the Sea to Sky, Stephen, with the most inclement weather, but it didn\u2019t stop Agneskia Aga who came first in her section!<\/p>\n

The race started on the beach in Newcastle and was\u00a0be a multi-terrain race with most of the 10k course off-road. Runners \u00a0climb by forest trail to an elevated position where their efforts will be \"\"<\/a>rewarded by stunning views of Newcastle and beyond.<\/p>\n

Holidaying in Florida but Sean and Linda Farquhar didn\u2019t leave the guddies at home! The Moss park, Florida in a Distance dare at 7.30am start in Moss park 10k & 5k 1st in age category & 2nd overall 4 medals in all and Linda ran well as well !\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

And what a running quest from John Cawley now on 24 of his 32 half marathon challenge, John completed Tipperary and Donegal this month for his 32 County Half Marathon \"\"<\/a>Challenge and it\u2019s 24\/32 completed. John Was meant to run the Magee Wild Atlantic Way HM a couple of weeks ago but unable to do so because of my fathers sudden death. Never easy in Donegal with its hills and the heat also being a factor. This one was for you Dad.Well done John.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Better late than never for club senior Bill Devlin who found out he was on the podium for the Lisburn Half marathon,The club had some great results at Lisburn but this tops them all !Bill first in his age section! Amazing, lad!<\/p>\n

Thanks everyone who has registered for St Peters Lurgan Lakes and Lough run in August – we’ve hit the 180 mark of entries.\u00a0 Online entry only via https:\/\/athleticsni.org\/Fixtures\/Lurgan-Lakes-and-Lough<\/a>
\nCheck the great wee promo video too https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch\u2026<\/a><\/p>\n

JULY 19-What a month for club Runners completing in events from 100meters to 52,000meters! The Maiden City Marathon is proving to be the highlight for many club runners, a great team effort from St Peter\u2019s with PBs all round! What an amazing achievement for Stephen Dunn in completing the Mourn Ultra 52 miles of Mournes!\u00a0 Also John Cawley on his half marathon tour of Ireland clocking up 22 halfs in 22 countys. And great success for the youth with Emma and Tiernan firsts in the lakes 5k and Aghalee 10 k!\"\"<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Great times coming through from team St. Peter\u2019s in the Derry City Marathon today, class\"\"<\/a> running guys! Pbs all round! Special mention to the senior master of the club Paul Casey, just short of his 57th birthdayin the Walled City Marathon 2019. As usual very warm and humid again but with strong head winds and a bit of rain for good measure. \"\"<\/a>Absolutely delighted to finish in 3.49 on such a tough course. That\u2019s a new course PB by 16 mins.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>What a day for Stephen Dunn with his longest race ever 52 miles 7800 feet elevation across the 7 Mourne mountains over and back again .He had rain, wind, sunshine and loads of mud took slightly longer than planned but got it done. What an achievement!<\/p>\n

Aghalee 5k\/10k charity run. Super event with lovely sausage and\"\"<\/a> chip supper afterwards. Huge congratulations to Tiarnan on winning the 5k tonight, class lad. Congratulations also to Gillian <\/a>\"\"<\/a>McCrory<\/a> who was second lady home in the 10k with a new Pb to boot.<\/p>\n

John Cawley,Avondale Forest Park Co. Wicklow for Half Marathon number 22 in my 32 County Challenge. Beautiful tough challenging course with plenty of rolling hills. Time – 1.48.20-super time John.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Smashing times from club runners in last nites Lisburn half and 10k races, with over 2500 runners taking park, our club was well up in all sections, This event has always well supported from the club, with some runners first taking it on 35 years ago! Well done to some of the senior masters proving we really are a club for all!<\/p>\n

Well didn\u2019t we just go and win it!!! Jenna Burton who was part of the Female relay champions of Energia 24 2019. What a team who all pulled together and ran beyond anything they had ever done before. \"\"<\/a>Over 150 miles achieved between the girls in 24 hours!<\/p>\n

What a real mixture at Energia 24 for Barry Shanks (or 17 for me). Started fine then suffered a bit with a calf niggle before finding my second wind with some great support. Tried to take a smart approach to it but in the end it wasn\u2019t happening and I had a decision to make, after a break at around 4am followed by a couple of laps to see how I was I pulled out. A big DNF. \"\"<\/a>On the plus side it was an experience and I ran further than I have before and for a longer time than before (that\u2019ll be my limits, never again). 70.8 miles or there about in 17 hours.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>The photographs tell it all, What a great night. Well done to all of you. I really don’t know how you guys kept it going, race after race. Particular thanks to Dwyer for all of the behind the scenes organisation as well as his work on the day. \"\"<\/a>Thank you also to Patricia for organising the refreshments and to all of those who helped her on the night. A proud night indeed for St. Peter’s A.C. We’re such a great wee team.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\"\"<\/a>Fantastic turnout from St Peter\u2019s for the Newell 10k run on a very warm and humid evening, which was followed by wonderful hospitality. Well done Gillian McCrory<\/a> on getting 3rd female overall and Fiona Toman<\/a> 2nd in her age category, and Jenna 2nd in age category with St Peter’s got top female team Well done everybody \"\"<\/a>There’s life left in the oul dog yet! Dwyer is starting to believe in all these club speed sessions! Gold and silver in the NI Masters 200 m and 400 m 50-55 year old category at the Mary Peters Track today! Well done to Joan Melonophany 3rd on the 100m<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Thank you gang for everyone who has registered for St Peters Lurgan Lakes and Lough run in August – we’ve hit the 120 mark of entries. Don’t forget the early bird offer finishes in July! Online entry only via https:\/\/athleticsni.org\/Fixtures\/Lurgan-Lakes-and-Lough<\/a>
\nCheck the great wee promo video too https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch\u2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Amazing April followed by Magnificent May!<\/h3>\n

What an record breaking month for club runners in all sorts of distances from 1 mile relays to half marathon and the unforgettable first ever Sunday Belfast Marathon, new course and new Distance for the 26.2! The Noisy Neighbours from Portadown put on one heck of a race over in Kernan, and club runners travelling to all corners of Europe to get the miles in!\"\"<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Congratulations to club runners who took part in today’s schools District Athletics event in Clones! Some standout performances: Emma Mulholland 1st 1500m Lauren Gellately 3rd 800m & 2nd<\/sup> 1500mJude Millar 3rd 800m& 2nd Well done!<\/p>\n

Congratulations to all of our Belfast Marathon runners. Such a great turn out from the club. Great achievements by all. \"\"<\/a>(Your coaches couldn’t be happier).
\nit was a momentous event , not only for the first time on a Sunday and a new flatter more \"\"<\/a>scenic course , but the added few meters to really turn it into a iconic marathon! Some amazing times guys take a bow team St Peter\u2019s!\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Another great weekend of racing with club runners out in force, great times recorded in the Kernan Festival of running.\u00a0 The inaugural Portadown Running Festival with the majority opting for the half marathon. Well done also to Patsy \"\"<\/a>and Kieran taken on their first half marathons, class lads making the dodgers look like proper old goats!. This event was organised by Kernan Running Club and what a fantastic day of running it was.<\/p>\n

Zara competed in the Liverpool Half marathon, \"\"<\/a>A big shout out to John Cawley who is giving Clubworld travel a run for their money on his Miles clocked up on the half marathon crusade, took the trip over to Edinburgh for the \"\"<\/a>festival of running, super times from John and Evelyn!<\/p>\n

EVENT LAUNCH-Entries for our ‘Lurgan Lakes & Lough’ event on the 25th August are 70+ now, with participants registered from all over the country. Don’t forget, you can enter the event and still volunteer, we are organising a club members pre-event and virtual run, where you’ll receive your medal and goody bag. This will free up members to volunteer on 25th August. \"\"<\/a>A great opportunity for all to get involved make our event one of the best in the running calendar. Thanks gang!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Great evening of running for club runners in last nights Carmen 1 mile road race championship with the ladies defending their title in style with first place in the elite 5\/6 min section,the men’s team a eyewatering sub 15 \"\"<\/a>min time, came second, such the strength of the competition, and the young vets 4th in their section!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>And Gillian Mc Crory A great result for Gillian who came second, with a new 1.30 on in the all female Run hur 1\/2 marathon!<\/p>\n

A very Warm welcome to the 2 new recruits, Paddy Mc Evoy and Fiona Toman who have really put in some hard training over the last month, \"\"<\/a>Super times recorded in their first races in the go faster Black n white stripes!<\/p>\n

Amazing April\u2013International Marathon Month<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

What an amazing month for the club at all sorts of distances, from the Omagh Half to the Paris full, Boston to Queens 6k, it really was a special month all round! Amazing PBs. First time marathoners, records broke and club runners putting some of the country\u2019s elite to the sword, amazing all round. \"\"<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Brilliant result at Queens 5k for Emma Mulholland (19.30) and Caoimhin Robinson who had an amazing run in his first competitive 5k, a time of 16.30, a winter of hard training paying off\u00a0 for Caoimhin!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>The Flying Lurgan Frenchman Emmanuel Le Fouler, in his 6th<\/sup> Paris Marathon in a row, finished in 3h18, first class fella!<\/p>\n

Well done to Owen Eagers in Boston, the oldest of them \"\"<\/a>all,(marathons that is!) who has come back after a difficult year with a superb 3.23 in Boston in his pursuit of the world majors. Keep it going Owen nearly there!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>An super day for team St. Peter’s in today’s 30th anniversary Omagh half marathon. A long history with the race and today 26 club runners all hitting great times. A field of 2350 and James Monaghan putting some of the country’s elite to the sword in a 12th place! Paddy Cornwell had a \"\"<\/a>great run in his first ever race at the young age of 58! Well done folks! A great time from John Cawley who is on the crusade to do a half marathon in every county in Ireland
\nJohn\u2019 s time in Omagh 1.43.43<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Great run at Seapatrick 10k for Jenna Burton and other club runners. A podium place for Jenna, first lady home in 45,35, Class!<\/p>\n

A superb month for David Hamilton who has broke all sorts of records in his run up to London. 1st in 34.36 in the MS Society Subway 10k in Holywood Exchange Belfast. Still Climbing!\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Record breaking London Marathon- The good weather conditions in London facilitated fast times for the runners from the club, David Hamilton in 2:39:42, (an all time club record) smashed the London marathon, an amazing 401 overall in a field of 40,000!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Gillian superwoman Mc Crory absolutely delighted with her new PB of 3:13 and rightly so! Big Moore always on the look out for more sweets came home in his second London event in 4.15, Zara and Stephen Dunn paced each other to the end and came home in 3.47! Grainne Crilly who was the clubs lucky winner in the London draw had the perfect race plan and all came together in 4.23! The Rocket herself Eileen Stevenson \"\"<\/a>another pb in London in 3.26 and Roseanna Mulholland in 4.37 first class ladies . \"\"<\/a>The club is very proud to have such a strong team to represent us in London! A great day! Congratulations to all who took part in this terrific event.<\/p>\n

What an record breaking month for St Peter\u2019s AC!!<\/p>\n

February-March Round Up!<\/p>\n

Armagh District Cross country -Well done to Emma Mulholland who was 1st, Thomas Edwards who was 2nd and Aoibh Stevenson who was 8th in the regional schools event on Friday! All 3 will now go onto the Ulsters and hopefully all Ireland’s.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Ulster Schools Cross Country-Three of our club members; Emma, Josh and Thomas represented their schools; St. Ronan’s, Friends and St. Patrick’s at the Northern Ireland and Ulster cross country finals today. All three did themselves and their schools proud showing great courage and determination. Emma also managed to secure a place in the All Ireland’s for herself. As you can see she took the news quite well.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Eleven runners from our club took part in the Armagh Road Races last night and each and every one of them did themselves and the club proud. We had seven entrants in the ladies 3k race which saw a field of 128 athletes. Each runner participates in their own category. Patricia finished 6th in her category, \"\"<\/a>Gillian finished 9th in hers, and Joan was 3rd in hers. Emma was 4th in the Junior A and Kate ran the exact same time as her to be placed 73rd in the hotly contested Open female group. Eireann was 8th in the Junior B and Johanna was 10th in the same category. Paul was 16th in his category in the mens’ 3k. There were also great performances from Sinead, Moya and Caoimhin in the junior races It was a great night of athletics, a night where nothing was left behind by our runners. Well done again,one and all.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>NI & Ulster Senior Cross Country Championships at Lurgan Park, not known for cross country but we made a big mark today with the girls team coming in 6th out of 14 teams and the men 7th out of 11. In a giant field of runners we had some great performances with Patricia, Emma and Ciara all in the top 20. \"\"<\/a>It was a tough course and the delight on the club runners faces said it all! Well done folks,<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>The club was very proud of our very own Emma Mulholland the who completed in the \u2018All Ireland Cross Country Championships in Kildare, an amazing 47 place for Emma!<\/p>\n

March events<\/p>\n

Dwyer was very honoured to have completed Tokyo today in 4.27 and also the first club member to complete the world major marathons and be the 49 Irishman in the roll of honour. \"\"<\/a>The most Senior runner of the club Paul Casey had an amazing run, in a time of 347 in his first \"\"<\/a>world major marathon, some going fellas!<\/p>\n

Junior park run 1 year old.-Great celebrations for the Gang as they have now completed their first year, It was quite a turn out for the folks who have build up the run to be one of the most popular in the district! The core team are all club members and are paving the way for the next generation of club runners! Class guys! \"\"<\/a>The awful weather didn\u2019t dampen spirits for the Lurgan juniors, when a bumper field of 58 super runners turned out to in a cold, wet ,wind chilled day! We had a Onesie theme for the runners in this special occasion with a few stormtroopers, spidermen, pixies and a unicorn!<\/p>\n

Congratulations to Stephen Dunn on a superb 3rd place in the EAMS March marathon Stephen finished with a new PB to boot. Also John \"\"<\/a>Cawley who is proving to be far from a newbie with another pb!Not forgetting Gillian McCrory for getting 1st Lady home. Gillian getting very used to the podium this last Year\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

After unsuccessful attempts, the councils advisory meeting have approved our request, we have been able to get it on the capital build for this year ! This will open up a lot of training opportunities for club runners next winter, also for the local community and park users! We cannot thank local councillors enough for their incessant lobbying on our behalf!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Washingbay Green Run, a great turn out from the club in the Half Marathon in very testing conditions. No avoiding the showers and running into those headwinds was something else. John Cawley breaking his PB in all Distances! \"\"<\/a>Well done to everyone who took part<\/p>\n

Unbelievable times from David Hamilton who has had an amazing \"\"<\/a>start to the season, with pbs in both the Jimmys 10k in a time of 35,11 and the Larne half marathon in a 1.15. And just today at the Titanic 10 k David smashed his own 10k time with a34.24! Unbelievable! \"\"<\/a>David has been putting in an a lot of hard work in preparation for London in just under 4 weeks, The sub 2.45 well within his reach! We wish David and all the club runners all the best on the count down to London!<\/p>\n

St Peter\u2019s AC is based in the Lurgan County\u00a0<\/em>Armagh, N Ireland and is an officially
\n<\/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

For Membership information please contact us via the Contact Form<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Winter round up<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>November\/December\/January the\u00a0\u00a0quiet months of the year, with only 7\u00a0races that club runners were involved in, the Tollymore 26 extreme , full marathon & half and also the Eams series half and full plus all the holiday runs from the Burren to Broacgh. Ormeau Park and the Seeley Cup 10k championship seen Stephen Dunn, recording a PB in a top class field of athletes. Best wishes to Grainne Crilly who was the winner in tonites draw for the London Marathon, good luck and let the training begin!\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>A great start to the cross country season for the club with no less than 5 podium places in the local jog moira cross country, Gillian, Emma, and James with firsts and Eireann second followed by young Ben.First class folks!<\/p>\n

Well done everyone at Santa Run this morning doing the 3.5 of 7 mile loops
\nWell done Gillian McCrory getting \"\"<\/a>first female in the 7 mile race and Sean Montgomery second in the mens race. The clubs juniors took the first ever junior santa parkrun, with over 70 little super Santa\u2019s Great running everyone<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Christmas holiday runs- with Gillian McCrory and in Burren 12 miler done and dusted. The hills and hangover don’t mix. Well done Gillian McCrory<\/a> on 2nd female.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Christmas runs broagh bay etcBrilliant running everyone at Brockagh bay 10k Dwyer O Connor<\/a> 46:31Paul Casey<\/a> 48:27Paul Moore<\/a> 49:00 Well done<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Another great day at EAMS St Peter’s doing half marathon\/full marathon last day of 2018- Great running today everybody and congrats to Gillian on 1st female in marathon and Zara 3rd female in the half Gillian McCrory<\/a> full 3:20 Paul Casey<\/a> full 3:56 Stephen Dunn<\/a> half 1:40 Zara Baird<\/a> first in 10k.Well done to everyone who took part, especially to Niall<\/a>, , 3rd female in half, Barry<\/a> 2nd in marathon and Gillian<\/a> 1st female.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Great start to the new year for club runners David Hamilton and John Cawley, David was 1st in Marathon in a time if 2 hrs 51 and the new kid of the old block John came 3rd in half marathon in a time of 1 hr 38.39,Amazing guys!<\/p>\n

Club running in October- With the start of the cross country season, The annual Armagh 10 Miler, Irish 3.4 marathon, Local runs also in Sarsfields and the highlight of the year the 39th Dublin City Marathon!<\/em><\/strong> There was a real buzz as most of the club runners are all at the top of their fitness and ready for the season finale in October the 39 Dublin city marathons.<\/strong>\u00a0\"\"<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Great performances from Eileen, Emma and Kate in this years Sarsfields annual race the girls made great times and podium places, well done guys.<\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Team St Peter\u2019s A C on tour at @ The Irish 3\/4 Marathon in Longwood, Co. Meath in the company of Team Runwell\u2019s Patrick McEvoy and Fiona Toman. The first year the club has entered the race, billed as the perfect warm down of Dublin, Big thank you to Mark and Stephen for getting us there and back safely. Great Club, Great People and Great Craic. Time – 3.03.32 John Cawley<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Stephen Dunn as if he needed any more challenges took on the Garmin Skyline Mtr challenge Wow what a tough day nearly 22 miles and 7000 feet elevation thankfully the weather was great Really well organised Time for a rest ?<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Armagh 10 miler, Another cool down for local runners in the Armagh hilly course, Paul, Dwyer, Mark and Mervyn all getting great times in a superb day for a race around the Armagh countryside Smashing raceday at the Armagh 10 miler with the Dodgers, wannabe Dodgers, Buffaloes, Rocket Roselyn and the flying Frenchman!\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Our club has a long history with Dublin marathon with the ladies achieving some amazing personal bests, others celebrating first marathons, outstanding performances and runners celebrating overcoming illness. The club is very proud of all the amazing effort put in by our club and local runners in Sunday’s Dublin marathon. \"\"<\/a>We all know what it takes to complete a marathon; preparation, training, discipline and the sacrifices made. The amazing personal times and pbs show the strength of our club and without a doubt our best record to date in one of the great marathons of Europe. Take a bow guys! See facebook for pics and times<\/p>\n

Super Sept for St Peters<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>The club’s newest member, some girl Radcliffe, says she’s done s bit of running before! Hope she does the shirt proud in the Laganside 10k today! A few lucky Club members were invited to an audience with Paula Radcliffe, the meet and greet session organised by Patrick Mc Aliskey from Novosco in Belfast. was a great start to September. A photo session followed by a question and answer session proved to be very motivational and club members Patricia, Grainne, Stephen Dunn and Dwyer came away very impressed by the event.<\/p>\n

Stephen Dunn was completing his 5th<\/sup> Great north run in a row, and along with Paul Casey\"\"<\/a> and Jenna the guys had great runs in the biggest half marathon in the worl\u00a0\u00a0 d, a new Pb for Paul casey on his second great north run! Great running guys.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Berlin- A new world record for and a new pb for Gillian. Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge smashed the marathon world record by clocking a time of two hours one minute 39 seconds in Berlin. Our very own Gillian was only 1 hour 19 behind in a new pb and an amazing 3 19. Delighted with her time and climbing all the time for the clubs mother of 3!<\/p>\n

Belfast Half, -with over 4500 runners in the new look \"\"<\/a>Belfast half marathon the club had a great team of over 14 runners and some smashing times. The senior of the club Sean Farquhar had an all times best run in a half marathon and came in on 129, some running Sean. Other great times posted by Stephen Dunn, John Cawley who just completed back to back halfs with Dublin on the Saturday and Belfast on the Sunday in near identical times of 1.40,19 and 1.40 42.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Causeway Marathon-The Only club runner to take on the full this year was Dwyer in an personal worst time!. The superb terrain is out of this world but def one for the hardcore marathon folk. Zara and Cj also posted great times in the half.<\/p>\n

Annaghmore 18 miler, Getting a great reputation for a well marshalled road run with plenty of water and feed stations en route. The club had a great representation in over 12 runners. Excellent hospitality afterwards, were greatly appreciated. \"\"<\/a>Well done to everyone involved in organising the Annaghmore Running Festival. Congratulations<\/strong> Eileen Stevenson<\/a> first lady home in the Half Marathon. Congratulations<\/strong> also to Emma Mulholland and Kaci Stevenson \"\"<\/a>who finished 1st and 3rd respectively in the 5K. Time – 2.32.53<\/p>\n

Club Members -60th Anniversary Games Sunday 30th Sept. We would like to invite all club members and their kids to our games day on Sunday 30th sept. \"\"<\/a>Runners are encouraged to enter a few races, at least 1 relay event and the annual 5 or 10k. Details and pairing to be decided! All club members will be able to collect their special event t-shirt! We would like thank everyone who made the 60th Anniversary \"\"<\/a>games such a big success, our sponsors Lurgan Vetinary clinic, Paddy Murray, Avonmore dairy, also Ceira for doing the registration and Patricia and her team for providing such a great spread of food. Thanks to all who participated!<\/p>\n

July Aug Round up<\/em><\/strong>\u2014Normally the mid season holiday month, but there were plenty of outings for club runners. Gillian mc Crory second in the Ladies Runhur event Half Marathon, and Eileen second in the Monaghan 10 miler, f a great month for Gillian. There was also the mammoth Sea to Sky event that attracted over 800 runners and the club was well represented with a team of over 10 from the club!\"\"<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

July 9th<\/sup><\/em><\/strong> Ardboe -Great morning at Great Rossa Run in Ardboe, the rossa half marathon as usual lived up to its reputation
\nWell done to Gillian McCrory first female in the half marathon! Great running to all and. Great craic Brilliant race everyone really well organised, good food, well \"\"<\/a>marshalled and nice touch with the ice baths, Club members said they definitely be back next year!<\/p>\n

July 14<\/em><\/strong> Some Extreme running at the Sea and Sky, Stephen, Trevor, Patricia, Grainne and Dwyer. The race started on the beach in Newcastle and was\u00a0be a multi-terrain race with most of the 10k course off-road. Runners \u00a0climb by forest trail to an elevated position where their efforts will be rewarded by stunning views of Newcastle and beyond.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>July 30th<\/sup><\/em><\/strong> Great morning run at Divis 10k (Warm\/and a torrential downpour at the end) Wee toughie but beautiful scenery. Great craic with St. Peter\u2019s crew. Jenna Joe, Paul, Michael, and 3rd<\/sup> in his age cat, Dwyer O Connor .\u2013 Steep tough one and plenty of hills glad to see the finish line.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Kathleen in top form! Another podium place at the Great Rossa Run for Kathleen Diver first lady home and 4th overall! Also some great times for club runners ! Well done all!<\/p>\n

Fantastic August for Club runners with the Ladies making the podium at both the Mallusk Harriers 5 miler, and the Monaghan 10 miler, Gillian and Eileen with super runs. Also some great times from the rest of the club members.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>A special mention to all who supported the Jonny Peden Memorial Run, a great event in memory of a great guy.This new event raised over 1100 for the memorial fund with club runners getting out in force to support well done club runners!\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

June Round Up-<\/em><\/p>\n

The Maiden City Marathon is proving to be the highlight of June for club runners, a great team effort from St Peter\u2019s. Great success for the club in the local lakes 10k\/5k.<\/em> A great turn out from the club in the annual Montaighs run! One heck of a run today from Eileen Stevenson in the twin peakes half marathon<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Sun 3rd Great times coming through from team St. Peter\u2019s in the Derry City Marathon today, class running guys! Special mention to the senior master of the club just short of his 56th birthday who knocked s mins of his last Derry marathon! Well what a day…Walled City Marathon Derry completed for the third occasion in a time of 4.23. \"\"<\/a>Completely cream cracked now. Caught a wee bit of sun. Fantastic marathon with brilliant support on the course and from fellow team members and friends all along the route Well done Paul Casey!<\/p>\n

Well done everyone at the Craigavon 5k\/10k tonight. Well done St. Peter\u2019s girls on 1st\/2nd\/3rd\/4th (Emma\/ Kate\/ Gillian)in the 5k.a great turn out from the club yet again<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>A great turn out from the club in the annual Midsummer Montaighs run! Podium places for the Mulholland girls in the 5 mile and a superb run from Eimear who came first overall, with Gillian and Eileen second and third ladies, class guys!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Sat 23th\u00a0was the twin peaks half marathon the one we had all been looking forward to or dreading depending on who you talked too. \"\"<\/a>The race didn\u2019t disappoint really great race probably the toughest half in Ireland club runners have ever done! One heck of a run today from Eileen Stevenson the First Lady home in the toughest half in Ireland, Twin peaks Camlough, Slieve gullion, a real challenge for some of the club’s senior members!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Great night of running at Annaghmore 5k \/ 10k. A great course \u2013 and definitely not flat! A good night for the St. Peter\u2019s crew. Loads of trophies.Sean Farquar getting back to top form with another podium in the 40 + group!\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

May Round up –<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Keep the date! Sun 30th sept! To celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the founding of the club, we will be holding a special club games day.We hope to stage a range of events that will involve all club members of all ages.Events planned include 4x200m relay 200m, 400m etc also a 2k race,5k and 10k.There will be an event tec tee for all members. Full details later.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Great nite for the club last nite in the 4×1 mile relay at Carmen’s Annual road races, the lady’s team took 1st place! Great result Girls. Our very own superwoman<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Gillian came second in the Runhur half marathon! After a series of marathons an amazing result! Super sisters doing it for themselves!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>This year’s Belfast marathon was a momentous occasion for a lot of club runners none more so than father and son Paul and Matthew Mulholland. For the first time in the club’s 60 year history a father and son completed the 26 mile course, with only minutes separating them! Another amazing achievement by the talented Mulholland family!!<\/p>\n

Kathleen rounded off the month of may with another podium place in the blackwatertown 5mile race,in amazing form at the min Kathleen!\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

March- April Round up –\"\"<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

March 2018\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0really kick started the race season Club runners involved in Carlingford half marathon, world major London and Boston marathons and Congratulations to Emma for her great performance in the Senior girls All Ireland schools cross country. Emma went from finishing 13th in the Ulster\u2019s to being the 7th Ulster girl home in the All Ireland\u2019s and 22th overall.Another great day for club runners, in the Lurgan park hospice run, with Sean Montgomery first and Daniel 3rd in the mens 10k and Emma first lady in the ladies 5k! First Class guys!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Great running today from Kathleen in the Washingbay half marathon 3rd female and a new Pb, class ! Oh Stephen back to his best as well! \"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Brilliant results from the 5k ladies team at Queens last nite, the team came 4th overall out of 24 teams! \"\"<\/a>Top of the class girls! St Peters ladies team finished 3rd in the Omagh Half marathon this morning while the fellas finished in 27th place. Some fantastic times posted. Congratulations and well done to all. A special mention to our strongest team yet to run in the London marathon, with some amazing times posted in a sweltering 24 degrees! With 12 in total club runners it was a great performance from team St Peter\u2019s, agreat day for the club.We also had Dwyer in persuit of his world major marathon medal as he completed his 5th<\/sup> major in an horrendous torrential rainsoaked Boston! \"\"<\/a>The highlight of th April was the new Lurgan lakes and Lough 10 miler, this new must do race in the running calendar took place on \"\"<\/a>the shores of the Lough and attracted and amazing 400 runnes.The organisers plan to make it the new club race after it being such a great success.Well done guys!\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

January February round up<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

January and most road runners taking a winter rest it was up to the BORN2RUNers competing in the series of forest races The Armagh marathoners were out to banish the Jan blues with the first marathon of the season and the new 10k nite race in Kilbroney finished off the long month of January. <\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>A cold but bright and dry January morning saw a bunch of St Peter\u2019s AC runners head to the woods for the 6th<\/sup>\u00a0race in Born 2 Run\u2019s Forest Run series. The venue was the scenic Tollymore Forest Park, a great race in all our B 2 Runners diary\u2019s.St Peter\u2019s were represented by; Stephen Dunn; Eileen Stevenson, taking on the 10k route. We even had a couple of course marshals helping out from St Peters \u2013 Dwyer and Paul Moore. January – Dwyer looking happy with himself and his 100th park run!\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

The ever popular cross border D.U.N.E half marathon took place and a few club runners braved the cold February day. The Armagh international road race<\/strong>\u00a0and the fantastic Mulholland girls., Gillian and Eimer, also Joan and Ciara. Again the club had a strong team in the event with Gillian and Eimer getting Pbs \"\"<\/a>The 3km Road Race done in 10:20 (Unofficial). Fantastic experience and privilege for the club to be involved in such a big race\/event which included the likes of Jonny Brownlee and other top elite International athletes from all over the world.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

There was an international feel to Feb with the 50+ girls celebrating the half century with the Malta international Half marathon. Graine, Patricia, Rachael all having a great time!<\/p>\n

There was a few cross country sessions over months of January and February in preparation for the NI senior cross country championships which took place on the 24th of Feb in lurgan park. \"\"<\/a>We entered a men and ladies team and the folks dug out their spikes! \"\"<\/a>A great day for the club, some great times posted for a tough 12k,although we are not know for cross country events, we made a great mark in this top team event. The men\u2019s team was 9 th out or 22 and the 2 ladies teams were 6th and \"\"<\/a>11th out of 32 , amazing well done folks!<\/p>\n

Club running in October- With the start of the cross country season, the Newtown Half, The annual Armagh 10 Miler, Great Dundrum run, Local runs also in Sarsfields and the highlight of the year the 38th Dublin City Marathon!<\/strong><\/em>. There was a real buzz as \u00a0most of the club runners are all at the top of their fitness and ready for the season finale in October<\/em> the 38 Dublin city marathon.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Great performances from Eileen in this years Dundrum-Murlough 8 mile race, a great day for a coastal race.\"\"<\/a><\/em>The Stevenson girls also made great times and podium at the Sarsfiels annual race, well done Casey and Eileen
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\"\"<\/a>The running of the Dublin City Marathon was the biggest ever Marathon gathering in Ireland with over 20,500 runners, numbers swelled by the Sunday race and the reviews from last years amazing event, and at the heart of this event was our own club St Peter\u2019s AC Lurgan. \"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Our club has a long history with Dublin marathon with the ladies achieving some amazing personal bests, others celebrating first marathons, outstanding performances and runners celebrating overcoming illness. The club is very proud of the mass turn out of the black and whites and were proud to be part of such a special occasion. Our club continues to go from strength to strength! Congratulations to everyone who took part did fantastically well.<\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>For the first time ever the club had 2 runners beating the sub 3 hour with James and David coming in at 2.55 an 2.57 respectively. James Monaghan deserves the applause as he has just came back from injury and beating last years Pb. Without a Doubt, all the girls from the club deserve enormous praise as they all recorded personal bests! Eimer Rose was the first lady home in a great (3.17), amazing, followed by Gillian (3.26) Linda and Patricia were neck and neck the whole way around and both came in in an an amazing 4,08 and 4,10.Notable performances also from the men in John Nix, Marty Mc Cracken and Paul Mulholland and Colin Conway, Not to mention the seniors, Paul Casey, \"\"<\/a>Paul Moore And Dwyer.All round the club had a total of 17 Pbs in this years marathon, we are very pround of all who came and supported the team this year. Also we hope to make the post race get-together a regular event.Well done all.<\/em><\/p>\n

Calling all Club runners , can we all come along to the local City parkrun on Saturday the 11th<\/sup> of November, Citypark have a difficult job some weeks getting enough volunteers at the parkrun so we thought it would be a good idea to get in touch with all the local running clubs who come and ask them to help out one or two weeks a year. So St Peters its our turn! We hope all can help the local park run!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>New School build! ,We have been in talks with St Ronan’s about including a running track in the new school build that we could avail of, if anyone is free to attend this Public Consultation meeting on Tuesday17th October. We hope to put a strong case forward for the need for this, please come along!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>The event of the month was the Clubs own 10k\/5k race in Lurgan, proving to be a great event, and over 160 runners taking to the pathways of the park. <\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>With no Gerald Heaney there to claim the cup, It Was up to the Clubs own James Monaghan, and didn\u2019t disappoint with a amazing time of 34.36, really great time from james 2 mins ahead of second place. Eimer was the first lady home in the 10k a great 40mins, Kate and Emma claimed the top 2 in the 5k well done girls!. Eoghan, Oisin and Niall had great runs for the juniors \"\"<\/a>and Patricia came in second in the 10k! <\/em>It was a great turn out considering the poor weather and there was a lot of praise for the race organizers, in how well the event was organized, marshaled and the after race refreshments, so well done St Peters ! Full report and results in the October Round up.\"\"<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

July News Round up<\/strong><\/em>\u2014Normally the mid season holiday month, but there were plenty of outings for club runners. Gillian mc Crory winning the Ladies Great Rossa Half Marathon, and second in the Cookstown Half a great month for Gillian. The Ladies really were the stars of the month with amazing success in Rossa, Divis, and track success in the Masters for Joanne Mc Cauley! There was also the mammoth Sea to Sky event that attracted over 800 runners and the club was well represented with a team of over 10 from the club!<\/em><\/p>\n

July 8<\/strong><\/em>-Masters Track event, <\/em>Well done Joanne Mc Cauley, on the podium in 100m 3rd<\/sup> and a new pb!. Well done also to Meadow and Joanne in the Newcastle 5k. Also St. Peter’s crew who supported the 24 running event for Man v Horse Autism event<\/p>\n

July 9th<\/sup><\/strong><\/em> Ardboe -Great morning at Great Rossa Run in Ardboe,the rossa half marathon as usual lived up to its reputation
\nWell done to Gillian McCrory first female in the half marathon! Great running to all and. Great craic Brilliant race everyone really well organised, good food,well marshalled and nice touch with the ice baths, Club members said they definitely be back next year!<\/p>\n

July 14<\/strong><\/em> Some Extreme running at the Sea and Sky, Stephen, Gillian, Mark, The race started on the beach in Newcastle and was\u00a0be a multi-terrain race with most of the 10k course off-road. Runners \u00a0climb by forest trail to an elevated position where their efforts will be rewarded by stunning views of Newcastle and beyond. Meadow claiming 2nd female in 5k with Joanne in 4th.. Hard, fast race with some challenges in between.<\/p>\n

July 30th<\/sup><\/strong><\/em> Great morning run at Divis 10k (Warm\/damp) Wee toughie but beautiful scenery. Great craic with St. Peter’s crew. Michelle, Ciara,Laura, Dwyer Paul Katie, and 3rd<\/sup> in his age cat, Paul Casey. Well done Eileen on 3rd place in the Ladies run.Cookstown half – Steep tough one and plenty of hills glad to see the finish line. Stephen Grainne, and Patricia all in good form.<\/p>\n

June Round Up-<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Maiden City Marathon is proving to be the highlight of June for club runners, a great team effort from a strong St Peter\u2019s old and young! Great success for the club in the local lakes 10k, the new twin peaks half marathon in south Armagh and a Major milestone for the club when Barry Shanks reached the magical 100 marathon mark, Most runners would agree that 1 marathon is an achievement in anyone\u2019s running career but to hit century something else!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Sun 3rd<\/strong> Great times coming through from team St. Peter’s in the Derry City Marathon<\/strong> today, class running guys! Special mention to the senior master of the club just short of his 55th birthday who knocked 35 mins of his lad Derry marathon! A new pb! You done us all proud!\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Sat 24th<\/strong>\u00a0was the twin peaks half marathon the one we had all been looking forward to or dreading depending on who you talked too. The race didn’t disappoint really great race probably the toughest half club runners have ever done but loved every minute of it well done to you and your whole team for an excellent day out.The first lady home was our very own Eileen Stevenson!, first class Eileen!\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Sun 17th<\/strong> Mad flipping day with the St. Peter’s mountain team extreme,11 mile of mountains, Flagstaff to Carlingford!<\/p>\n

Joann<\/em><\/strong>e<\/em>-A great final race of Hill & Dales Series. Loads of midgies but a great fast race to Drinnahilly Summit and back down through fire track. 3.2 miles (1.7 up and 1.5 down). Faster than last year with same route and conditions. Great craic after as always in Hugh McCanns. Well done everyone tonight and throughout the series – we \"\"<\/a>have had a ball. Roll on the next mountain race.<\/p>\n

Stephen<\/em><\/strong>-Great night of running at Annaghmore 5k \/ 10k. A great course – and definitely not flat! Last minute decision to go and glad I did as good night for the St. Peter’s crew. Loads of trophies. 3rd female and 1st in age category for me in the 5k; Patricia Thompson 1st in her 5k age category; Mark Cornett<\/a> 2nd in 10k & 1st in age category; Linda Farquhar<\/a> & Grainne Crilly<\/a> 2nd\/3rd females and 1st in their age categories in the 10k. Well done to everyone who took part. Best prize of all was the banquet after and the strawberry & fresh cream sponge cake!! In Linda’s words tonight “that was the best \u00a37 we spent on a race”<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Well done everyone at the Craigavon 5k\/10k tonight. Well done St. Peter’s girls on 1st\/2nd\/3rd\/4th (Emma\/Eireann\/Meadow\/Gillian)in the 5k. Great pacer support for the girls by our marathon star Gillian McCrory!.<\/p>\n

Congrats to Barry Shanks on reaching the amazing 100th Marathon milestone! See Slideshow!<\/strong>\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

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April Round up -International Marathon Month<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The race season has really took hold with club runners involved in various races from the off road half marathons in Castleward right up to marathons in Paris, Connemara & London.\u00a0Eunan, Paul Casey , Paul Moore and Dwyer\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>took on the grueling Connemara international marathon Def no park run! The run\u00a0has a variety\u00a0of Hills (Just) but the most breathtaking scenery in Ireland. The Gang\u00a0still looked have enjoyed themselves!\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Club runners also competing in the Armagh 10k race, and runners finishing their longer runs in preparation for the Belfast marathon, falling this year within a week of London with Eileen and David from the club over in the capital. Also the track season saw Joan and the girls in action, runners all making great strides with pbs all round!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Cross Country-<\/em><\/strong>Great show by the super sisters Emma and Kate Mulholland who came 1st<\/sup>\u00a0and 3rd<\/sup>\u00a0in the NIMRA News Junior championchips, at Mallusk.\"\"<\/a>\u00a0Firmus energy track nite-<\/strong>Great Evening for Joan\u2019s girls Roisin and Erin who did great in the 900 mtrs and even better cheerleaders for Joan in the 100 mtrs!<\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Castleward Half Marathon<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Well done to Mark who was first in the 10k, and Meadow who came 3rd<\/sup>\u00a0amazing guys! Patricia, Paul, and Mratin who\u00a0\"\"<\/a>completed to Born 2 run event in the\u00a0grounds of the\u00a0stunning Castleward Estate\u00a0estate. Well done everyone smashing day for running.<\/p>\n

Paris Marathon<\/strong>-Emmanual Le Fouler from the club had an amazing marathon in his home city of Paris he came in at an amazing 3.29!\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

London Marathon 2017<\/em><\/strong>– Congratulations to Eileen Stevenson who recorded a pb in an amazing time of 339,<\/p>\n

Connemara Ultra 2017<\/em><\/strong>– Barry showed that he can still turn it on\u20265:18. For a tough tough ultra, an amazing time that barry will cherish for many tears<\/p>\n

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March 2017\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0really kick started the race season with 2 half marathons, and 4 10ks and the weekly park run and club runners all making great strides with pbs all round!David Cassidy<\/em><\/strong>\u2013 Delighted to smash a pb at this years Carlingford Half Marathon with a time of 1:54:38.. excellent David!<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Clann na Gael 10k-First class running as the only club runner in this years lakes race, Grainne Crilly! All the training paying off Grainne!.<\/p>\n

Congratulations to Kate for her great performance in the senior girls All Ireland schools cross country. Kate went from finishing 13th in the Ulsters to being the 7th Ulster girl home in the All Ireland’s and 27th overall. Congratulations also to the Murray boys,\u00a0\"\"<\/a>Peter and Eoghan, who helped bring their school team (St. Colman’s) home for a silver medal in the intermediate boys race, missing\u00a0
\n<\/a>out by only 3 points on the gold. A proud day for the club.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/strong>Great day despite the rain at the start and good turn out from St Peters\u00a0Jimmy\u2019s 10-<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 Stephen Dunn had smashing runs in the Eastdown runners big event,<\/p>\n

Stephen Dunn -East Antrim marathon\u00a0<\/strong>6 hour challenge completed and my second ultra marathon<\/span><\/p>\n

Amazing running at the\u00a0Larne half marathon<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\"\"<\/a>with Mark cornett getting an amazing 1.17! The Senior side of the club down and all posted good times!<\/p>\n

Congratulations to the boys’ and girls’ teams from Kingspark primary school on their recent wins in the Flahavan’s Northern Ireland primary schools’ cross country finals. This is a fantastic achievement for the school and their coaches, Kieran Martin and Nichola Martin.<\/a>\u00a0Pictured are three of our club members all of whom played a major part in the girls’ team success. We are proud to have them as part of our club.<\/p>\n

Gerard Heaney =Meanwhile Down under-So decided late in the week to do my first race in Australia.. Got jealous of everyone doing Larne So went and dug out the Peter’s\u00a0\"\"<\/a>vest and did a trail half marathon in 30c heat. Good to test the race legs out, was out on my own so turned into a good training run.. Always good to get the ‘W’.. Lead from start to finish! Onto the next one.<\/p>\n

January and most road runners taking a winter rest it was up to the BORN2RUNers competing in the series of forest races. There was also the elite Raheney 5 mile road race , Gerard Heaney and Mark Cornett representing the club, with 2 great PB\u2019s for the guys! The armagh marathoners were out to banish the Jan blues with the first marathon of the season and the new 10k nite race in Kilbroney finished off the long month for club runners.\"\"<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

A cold but bright and dry January morning saw a bunch of St Peter\u2019s AC runners head to the woods for the 6th<\/sup>\u00a0race in Born 2 Run\u2019s Forest Run series. The venue was the scenic Gosford Forest Park, just outside the village of Markethill.<\/p>\n

Team St Peter\u2019s were represented by; Stephen Dunn; Patricia Thompson and Marty Timlin, taking on the 10k route. In the 5k race we had Joanne McCauley and Mark Cornett. We even had a couple of course marshals helping out from St Peters \u2013 Katie and Paul Moore. Great running by Mark Cornett who came second in a field of over 700 in the\u00a05k race.<\/strong>\u00a0Great times posted by the whole crew\u00a0\"\"<\/a>with some notable PBs! Nice one guys!<\/p>\n

Great picture from Raheny 5mile today. Another Super PB Sunday.. A new pb over the 5 mile distance. 25.58 was the chip time. Some notable performances today from\u00a0Amy<\/a>\u00a0(31.53 pb),\u00a0Mark<\/a>\u00a0(28.45 pb) showing his speeds on the road away from the ultras. Well done to the other\u00a0St Peter’s AC Lurgan<\/a>\u00a0men out running\u00a0Mark<\/a>\u00a0(28.07 pb)\u00a0James<\/a>\u00a0(27.54 pb).. Great performances all round..\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Lurgan park schools cross country races-\u00a0<\/strong>Super running by the girls with both the Mulholland girls Kate and Emma both getting second place finishes! In the 1500mtr Eve and Meadow and were in the top 5,a very\u00a0\"\"<\/a>successful day for the club runners.<\/p>\n

Review of the year<\/p>\n

2016 was an amazing year for St.Peter\u2019s AC with club members breaking records in nearly all race distances. Equipped with new striking club gear, runners took part in races from Chicago to Cork, Manchester, Edinburgh, and the main event the London marathon.<\/p>\n

There was also club runners who got into the record books for the most runners in fancy dress, taking park in the Belfast marathon. Gerald has been taking the NI running race series by storm, smashing all sorts of records! (see slideshow) Meadow McCauley earning lots of praise in all her distances.<\/p>\n

The highlight of the year for the club was without doubt the Dublin marathon in October where over 25 club runners took part. Sean & Linda Farquhar; Performance of the year has to go to Linda Farquhar for a truly amazing performance in light of a recent personal health setback well done Linda from one and all at St Peters AC! The Dublin event was greatly swelled by the first ever Sunday race and the special commerative medal.<\/p>\n

November December 16 News Round up<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

November\/December is the\u00a0\u00a0quiet month of the year, with only 5\u00a0races that club runners were involved in, the Tollymore 26 extreme event, a full marathon and who took on the Half Marathon. Ormeau Park and the Seeley Cup 10k championship seen Gerald Heaney, recording a PB in a top class field of athletes.There was the annual Santa run, and the club was out in full force, also the Kilbroney and Loughgall\u00a0\u00a0born 2 run events,The only real competitive event was the Boxing day Greencastle 5 mile event and Gerard Heaney produced the run of his year\u00a0when he\u00a0went back to reach the top 5! Coming 17th\/6th\/5th is the past 3 years a\u00a0new\u00a0\u00a0PB with \u00a026:26,\u00a0Amazing Hurricane!\"gerd-green-castle-jpg\"<\/a><\/p>\n

\"15202783_10157821289860385_3335633369084736811_n\"<\/a>In November the Seeley cup, Gerald Heaney going after a pb and was achieved with a new pb of 33:00:06 Gerald so close to a sub 33 but has said he will be back for it.!!! Nearly everyone from the club had a pb (Stephen Dunn and Mark Cornett posting superb times) well done all.! Sean Murphy had a smashing run by running his first sub 40 since having a horrible year with injury.! There was also the first of the Born 2 Run events , Minnowburn Featuring a new 5k race this year in all it\u2019s races.\"14992004_10211285303830831_281741567637890565_n\"<\/a><\/p>\n

A Great day at Acorns XC in Cookstown 19th<\/sup>\u00a0Nov. Meadow U15, Joanne Seniors representing St. Peter’s today with supporting. Gerald Heaney and the joys of running XC just over 2 mile with one shoe, made for some interesting running up and down hills. Where is my Cinderella with my Slipper? Great Success for Meadow in the Monaghan 5 miler – who had a great run and unofficially 2nd Female Junior (13th female overall)<\/a><\/p>\n

The end of the season and club runners are now on the wind down to be ready and refreshed for the new season, and not-to forget the Aghagallon Santa Run And don\u2019t forget the club dinner on the 17th\u00a0Dec in the New Haven windsor ave if you still wish to attend see Brian Or Nuala at training for details.<\/p>\n

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There was a lot of running in October with the start of the cross country season, the Newtown Half, The annual Armagh 10 Miler, Great Dundrum run, Local runs also in Sarsfields and the 37th Dublin City Marathon!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"lads-armag-1o-miler\"<\/a>Great show today at the Armagh 10 & 4mile road race by the\u00a0St Peter’s AC Lurgan<\/a>\u00a0juniors, seniors,and seniors plus! great race and great hospitality. Without a doubt most beautiful scenic run and only down the road!<\/p>\n

There was also a International feel to the month with runners taking on the\u00a0Chicago\u00a0<\/strong>and the\u00a0Amsterdam<\/strong>\u00a0Marathons. There was a real buzz as \u00a0most of the club runners are all at the top of their fitness and ready for the big races in October.\u00a0There was a big\u00a0Dublin<\/strong>\u00a0build up at St Peter\u2019s AC with quite a few athletes taking part.\"gerd-sars\"<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2028<\/a>\u00a0\"winners-sarsfield\"<\/a>The Sarsfields 10k was also a great run for all and Gerald Heaney and Mark Cornett, taking Podium places .Emma Mulholland and the Stevenson girls again in the top 3, and the ever improving Katie Moore came in 3rd<\/sup>\u00a0place great guys<\/p>\n

\"dublin-16\"<\/a>The\u00a037th running of the Dublin City Marathon was the biggest ever Marathon gathering in Ireland with over 19,500 runners, numbers swelled by the first ever Sunday race and the special comemmorative medal, and at the heart of this event was our own club St Peter’s AC Lurgan. Our club has a long history with Dublin marathon with some runners celebrating anniversaries, runners\u00a0\"linda-finis\"<\/a>celebrating personal bests, others celebrating first marathons, outstanding performances and runners celebrating overcoming illness. The club is very proud of the mass turn out of the black and whites and were proud to be part of such a special occasion. Our club continues to go from strength to strength! Congratulations to everyone who took part.\u00a0\"sean-finisj\"<\/a>Everyone did fantastically well. \u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

September News Round up<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"img_6292\"<\/a>Laganside 10k kicking of September\u2019s running, the club had Gerald Mark, Patricia, again setting some great times<\/p>\n

For lot of local athletes the highlight of September would have been the Belfast half marathon, a new route starting and finishing at the Ormeau Park, Gerard, Marty ,Colin, Linda, and Zara had great runs and a great race from Sean Farquar with a pb of 1.33. The Beautiful September weather made it a great race and great times all round, and the club was well represented with 10 runners in total!\"img_6469\"<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\"img_6492\"<\/a>Team St Peter\u2019s took on the Causeway coast full and half marathons in late September and the poor conditions made it a challenging event for all, Stephen Dunn running his first ultra and his 5th<\/sup>\u00a0marathon this year!. Conor, Emmanuel, Stephen, Paul and\u00a0\"img_6467\"<\/a>Sean all found it a big challenge. The Girls were well represented by Joanne, Rachel, Linda Gillian Joan and Eileen. Paul and Joanne took the time to help some runners over the line!<\/em><\/p>\n

The event of the month was the Clubs own 10k\/5k race in Lurgan\"img_9579\"<\/a>\u00a0park, proving to be a great event, and over 180 runners taking to the pathways of the park. Gerald was there to reclaim the cup from, and didn\u2019t disappoint with a amazing time of 33.13,really busting a gut to break 33mins, coming home 2 full mins from last years time. He set a blistering pace no one could match, some amazing Results recorded in the blazing sunshine.\"img_6493\"<\/a>\u00a0Club runners Eimer, Roslyn and Emma claimed the top 3 in the 5k well done girls!. Eoghan, Oisin and Niall had great runs for the juniors and Emma came in at 21.21 second in the 5k! There was a lot of praise for the race organizers, in how well the event was organized, marshaled and the after race refreshments, so well done St Peters !\"img_9550\"<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Aug not normally as busy as other race months but got off to a great start for Geard Heaney following on from his record breaking July races, the Carlingford 5k with a top race entry from clubs north and south, Geard coming home with a nice PB 15.46, 10th place. Especially after a ropey few days being ill with stomach \"meadow<\/a>problems the last minute decision to enter proved a masterstroke! There was highs and lows on the social front with Jamie Tomaseli tying the knot with Nicola in great fashion, and also great sadness and shock in the running circle after the untimely passing away of local runner Jonathan Peden, The Runner of the month award definitely belonged to Meadow Mc Cauley in both track and field, after great success in the Firmus Super Sixes, and a first place in the Rathlin 5k,and success in the Tandragee 10k. Zara also climbed new heights in her Fields of Life Charity trek to Kilimanjaro,
\na\"dunner\"<\/a>nd Stephen Dunn completing the 4 laps in the first ever Armagh city marathon. The club also was also well represented in the born 2 run the Dambusters half marathon with 8 runners and some good times were posted by Eileen and Emmanuel. Best wishes to club member Jamie and Nicola who got married weekend, wishing you many years of happiness from all at the club!<\/p>\n

Team Dambusters- Juniors and seniors were also well represented in a very wet run in the mournes, with Paul, Stephen, Emmanuel, Katie, Martin, Eileen and Dwyer putting in good times. Overall in a very competitive field, again the club had over 12 runners in a great scenic race.\"meadow<\/a><\/p>\n

Club members Grainne, Patricia, Gwen who took on the Monaghan 10\/5miler<\/p>\n

Joanne and Gillian – Completed In the Crawfordsburn 5k Trail Race. Tough one. The infamous Runher Heartbreak Hill included. Well done Meadow – 1st Junior Female. Rain, wind, heavy under foot and poor visibility. 3 mountains to summit – Meelbeg, Bearnagh and Meelmore,just Glad to get to finish line.\"joan<\/a><\/p>\n

Great night at Firmus Super Sixes at Mary Peters track. Well done Joan on a great 200 metre race. Superb running also for Meadow, 4th in U15 800 metres with a new pb!<\/p>\n

Stephen Dunn Armagh- really happy with his new pb Ok so yesterday was the first Armagh marathon it was tough 4 laps of a hilly course and 20 degrees but we survived and I got a new pb!<\/p>\n

\"joanne<\/a>Joanne and Meadow \u2013Rathlin race-Great day had with a great group of friends. Fantastic chartered boat trip over & back. Topped off by Meadow winning first female in the 5k race. 10 miler was very warm and tough but scenery was outstanding.!<\/p>\n

July<\/em> News Round up<\/em><\/strong>\u2014July was anything but a quiet month in the running calendar there were plenty of outings for the club sporting the new club shirt. Gerald Heaney winning the Great Rossa Half Marathon, and second in the Cookstown Half a great month for Gerd.\u00a0\"meadow<\/a>The Ladies really were the starts of the month with amazing success in Rossa, Ballyhagan,Mullaghbawn and track success in the North Down event! There was also the mammoth Sea to Sky event that attracted over 800 runners and the club was well represented with a team of over 10 from the club!<\/em><\/p>\n

\"bhagan<\/a>July 5<\/em><\/strong>-Ballyhagan race<\/em>\u00a0Well done\u00a0Mark Cornett<\/a>\u00a01st Male home in 10k and Meadow 1st Female home in 5k. Well done also to Sean and Linda Farquar and all St. Peter’s crew Very warm and humid conditions plus a few ‘wee hills’.<\/p>\n

July 10th<\/sup><\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Ardboe -Great morning at Great Rossa Run in Ardboe. Gerad First in his comeback race after a injury scare, his hard 3\/4 weeks training and it paid off massively. Going out with a game plan and executed it to perfection.\u00a0\"gerd<\/a>And came away with 1st place and a new pb 33.36. 32 ,Meadow gaining her 2nd podium place of the weekend with 2nd female in the 5k race. Great running to all and number one supporter Michele. Great craic Brilliant race everyone really well organised, good food,well marshalled and nice touch with the ice baths, Club members said they definitely be back next year!<\/p>\n

July 17<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Some Extreme running at the Sea and Sky, Stephen, Marty, Mark, Zara The race started on the beach in Newcastle and was\u00a0be a multi-terrain race with most of the 10k course off-road. Runners \u00a0climb by forest trail to an elevated position where their efforts will be rewarded by stunning views of Newcastle and beyond. A tough race but all club runners fully enjoyed themselves.<\/p>\n

\"peters<\/a>July 24th<\/sup><\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Great morning run at Divis 10k (Warm\/damp) Wee toughie but beautiful scenery. Great craic with St. Peter’s crew. Well done Meadow on 3rd place in the Junior run.\u00a0Patricia Thompson<\/a>\u00a0Stephen Dunn<\/a>\u00a0Conor Skelton<\/a>\u00a0Michelle Skelton<\/a>\u00a0Eileen Stevenson<\/a>\u00a0Ciara Hoey<\/p>\n

July 26th<\/sup><\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Very wet but enjoyable night at\u00a0\"joanne<\/a>
\n<\/a>North Down AC. Great running from\u00a0Joanne<\/a>\u00a0who was 3rd in the 3000m, Meadow who did the 1500m and 400m and Lala who did the 1500m.<\/p>\n

\"gerd<\/a>July 31st<\/sup><\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Super Sunday for St .Peter\u2019s AC with the Cookstown Half marathon and the Mullaghbawn races, Gerard Hurricane Heaney came in with only seconds between 1st. 2nd<\/sup>\u00a0and third In a amazing 1.16! With A field of over 700 a real credit to Gerard! This annual event changed back to the old course, but still plenty of hills!,Zara was first lady home in 140, Rioghan and Steven Dunn also posting great times.<\/p>\n

\"bawnIMG_6029\"<\/a>The girls travelled to the Mullaghbawn 5k & 10k, a toughie – loads of hills. But well done Meadow (1st female & U16 girl in 5k); well done Lala with 3rd U16;\u00a0Niall Rankin<\/a>\u00a0on 1st male 5k &\u00a0Gillian McCrory<\/a>\u00a0on 2nd female in 10k. A great Day for the club Guys! First class!<\/p>\n

June Round Up<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"derry<\/a>Derry Marathon<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013Owen Eagars had a great run in Derry in the hottest day of the year, there was record times for all the club runners, Great to see such a big contingent from the club with Marty, Colin, Eunan, David, Conor, Mark and Stephen. Patricia and Grainne represented the Girls and Rachel had an amazing run knocking 20 mins of her previous Marathon time! Fantastic day in Derry our members along with many more took on the 26.2mile walled city route\u00a0super Sunday at its finest some great times with fantastic PB\u2019s.<\/p>\n

\"gillian<\/a>June 1<\/strong>\u00a0The Lakes 10k eventful nite, the oldest race in the local calendar, Mark was the first male home, and Gillian the first lady home. The club had a over 20 runners in all events, a great showing from St Peters AC.<\/p>\n

\"doc<\/a>June 10<\/strong>th<\/strong>-Mourne marathon Well done to Conor Paul Dwyer Michelle, Joanne Mc Cauley who has been making amazing strides in her hill running left everyone in her wake with a time of 212! A great race and great hospitality! Well done to all involved.<\/p>\n

Lisburn Half<\/strong>\u00a0\/10k<\/strong>\u00a0Well done to everyone in Lilburn the evening event turned out to be quite un-eventfull compared to last year with the new course,\u00a0\"gang\"<\/a>A sunny nite and very warm, runners had to keep hydrated, Zara Baird a new Pb in an amazing 1.40!<\/p>\n

Fields for Life –<\/strong>Zara had the Amazing stormount estate for her great 10k\/5k race, and just a few hills on the way to the house on the hill, the club turned out in force to support Zara in her quest for her African adventure!<\/p>\n

May Round up-\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0The busiest running month of the year to date starting with the Belfast marathon and ending with the Newry marathon and St. Peter\u2019s Ac well represented in all events. The Club had runners in the Flattest marathon in the uk with the Edinburgh marathon festival, and great times posted by club runners. There was also the Annual events in the very hilly Banbridge 10k, the Newry half- back to its original route and the all girl event-the Belfast Telegraph Runher event. The finish line was their goal \u2013 but the victory of the hundreds of women taking part in the Runher 10k and 5k Coastal event was measured in the smiles, hugs and tears of relief that waited on the other side<\/em><\/p>\n

\"1unma<\/a>May 4<\/em><\/strong>th<\/em><\/strong>\u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Congratulations to all of our athletes who took part in the Belfast Marathon.\u00a0Barry, Eunan, Owen, Marty and not forgetting Paul Casey who completed his first Marathon, superb Killer!\u00a0Club runners in fancy dress made it to the record books as the largest collection of marathon runners in fancy dress!<\/p>\n

\"bbridge\"<\/a>Banbridge 10k<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0The young guns from the club who led from the start in the Banbridge 10k, Jamie and Mark Cornett both finished in the top 10, Patricia O Hagan was the 3rd<\/sup>\u00a0lady , with Gillian close behind in 5th, Zara, Roselyn, Bernie also posting great times.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\"runhur<\/a>Les jones<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Gillian Seamus and Zara were the club representatives in the oldest 10k in the calendar, Zara going from strength to strength and chipping minutes off each race, a great season for Zara to date, Seamus a respectable 37th<\/sup>\u00a0in 38mins.<\/p>\n

Lifford Strabane half-<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0This new Cross border event proving to be a top fixture for runners from all over the north, Stephen Dunn had a great run and posted a Pb in a tough course, with Zara and Dwyer close behind.<\/p>\n

\"IMG_5494\"<\/a>Runher<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 The club had a large team present in the Hundreds of women who took part in the Runher Coastal event\u2013 some were running for charity, some in\u00a0memory<\/u>\u00a0of loved ones, some for personal goals they had set themselves and others simply because they love to run. There were two races, the newly-introduced 5K and the well-established 10K, each run with its own challenges and both routes surrounded by the stunning landscapes of the Co Down coast.<\/p>\n

\"newry<\/a>Newry Marathon\/Half Marathon\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Great Times in Newry in the hottest day of the year so far, A few water station problems maybe but great hospitality provided by the Newry folk , some experienced runners -Frankie, Eileen, Stephen. And Barry found the going very tough.<\/p>\n

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April round up –<\/p>\n

The race season has really took hold with club runners involved in various races from the off road half marathons in the Coolies and Castleward right up to marathons in Manchester & London. Club runners also competing in the new Kernan AC race, and runners finishing their longer runs in preparation for the Belfast marathon, falling this year within a week of London with Frankie, Barry and David from the club over in the capital. Also the Titanic and Armagh 10ks club runners all making great strides with pbs all round!<\/p>\n

\"titanic<\/a>Titanic 10k \u2013 James Monaghan (34.33) was first home from the club in the fastest, flattest, race in Belfast<\/p>\n

with Stephen (53.12) Dwyer (45:59) \u2028Zara (46:23) Mark (50:3) all enjoying a good race.<\/p>\n

Manchester Marathon- with the long winter training runs behind them Martin and Stephen had a few starting mishaps with severe traffic congestion at race start, certainly didn\u2019t help the guys from the club but \u2028 Stephen Dunn 4:23: and Marty Timlin\u2028 4:40:25 doing great!
\n\"cward<\/a>Castleward Half Marathon Well done to Rachael, Patricia, Mark Martin, Stephen, and Grainne who completed to Born 2 run event in the grounds of the stunning Castleward Estate estate.<\/p>\n

Eileen, Ciara, Michelle, Paul and Dwyer took on the grueling Coolie Legends half marathon, Def no park run! The run has a variety of surfaces from forest roads to rocky sheep tracks and some minor roads, making for a challenging off-road run.with stunning scenery. The Gang still \"12998673_970892749673994_6869449358058414371_n\"<\/a>looked have enjoyed themselves!<\/p>\n

Run Armagh-The City of Armagh played host to the seventh annual RUN ARMAGH race series the professionally chip timed 10K road race event, A great turn out from the club who enjoyed some great times. Gerard Heaney came 3rd in a great time of 34.33,with Jamie (37.14) Rioghan (40.17) John (40.44) and Rosalyn first lady home in 44.45.Stephen (45.40) and Zara (47.27)<\/p>\n

Queens 5k-Although a bit disappointed with his time Gerard still came in under 17 mins\"Queens<\/a> in this top class event with runners from all over the north, (Mark16.54) (Sean 18.34) (Rioghan 20.34) Joanne and and Zara also coming in just over 22 mins.<\/p>\n

\"frankie<\/a>London Marathon 2016-Congratulations to our athletes over in London. Barry showed that he can still turn it on\u20263:18. Frankie had a great 3:11:19. Fantastic performances by all.<\/p>\n

Kernan 10k, 5k,Race \u2013Well done to Gillian and James from the\"Screen<\/a> club, 2 firsts! in the new 10k from the Portadown club, Gerard and Mark also in the top 5 amazing guys! Rosalyn and Zara with podium places! Class!<\/p>\n

March 2016\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0really kick started the race season with 3 half marathons, and 4 10ks and the<\/h3>\n

\"the<\/p>\n

weekly park run and club runners all making great strides with pbs all round!Sean Farquhar<\/em><\/strong>– Delighted to smash a pb at this years Carlingford Half Marathon with a time of 1:37:38.. excellent sean! the only club runner to take on this years Co Louth race!<\/h3>\n

\"jimmys\"<\/a>Jimmy\u2019s 10-<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Gerard, Jamie, Stephen all had smashing runs in the Eastdown runners big event,Zara also a new pb with 47.19<\/h3>\n

\"craic<\/a>Marty Timlin,<\/em><\/strong>-Great start to Paddy\u2019s day.!!! Just smashed my pb by 40 secs.. 47.41 (unoffical).. buzzing bring on the 47 mark!<\/h3>\n

\"resamp3\"<\/a>Amazing running at the\u00a0Larne half marathon<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0with Stephen Dunn, Gerard, Mark and Jamie all getting Pbs!Paul Mulholland, Paul Moore and Dwyer didn\u2019t let the The Senior side of the club down and all posted good times!<\/h3>\n

Great running from the club team in a tough\u00a0\"resamp2\"<\/a>Omagh<\/strong>\u00a0course, biggest race of the year with over 3200 runners. The wind rain and tough conditions didn\u2019t put the fist Lady home Zara Bird improving all the time with her new pb of 1.43! Homeward Bound at\u00a0Omagh Half Marathon 1.15.37 P<\/strong>B, hard 10 miles on your own in the rain. Gerard looking forward to some chocolate, 3months he had been it..<\/h3>\n

February 2016 News<\/strong>\u00a0–<\/h2>\n

Notable highlights for February were, the\u00a0Dune half marathon, and its new hilly route, a full month early this year he Armagh international road race, the Ni Masters Cross country races in Lurgan park\u00a0all sandwiched in between the ever popular born 2 run 10ks in Antrim and Castlewellan .Gerald finished off February with a third in the Castlewellan born 2 run race, Class!<\/p>\n

\"IMG_7574\"<\/a>Stephen Dunn has been making great strides in all his races and chipping of times in all his 10 mile, 10k, and half marathon distances, all in preparation for the Manchester marathon in early April, Good luck to Stephen and Marty in their big race!<\/p>\n

\"IMG_5276\"<\/a>There was again plenty of club interest with Gerald, Seamus, Jamie, and Mark featuring in the local events. In the NI cross country series, Meadow, Joanne and Joan kept the flag flying for the club in the most extreme of weather!<\/p>\n

The Armagh international road race<\/strong>\u00a0and again the club had a strong team in the event with Gerald Heaney hitting the magical sub 16 mins for a 5k,unbelievabl! Read all about Gerald\u2019s experience in his great new blog.\"12552567_1679430202296171_232499335999046799_n\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Fantastic experience and privilege for our runners to be involved in such a big race\/event which included the likes of Jonny Brownlee and other top elite International athletes from all over the world.\"g<\/a>\u00a0A big thanks to everyone from the club who attended the enjoyable armagh road races on such a cold night to cheer on the club runners race, really appreciate it.Well done Guys! Read Gerald\u2019s blog here-\u00a0https:\/\/saintpetersac.com\/?p=837<\/a><\/p>\n

January 2016<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\"ethna\"<\/a>January and most road runners taking a winter rest it was up to the BORN2RUNers completing the series of 6 forest races. These running events with a difference all over Ireland, take place in areas of outstanding natural beauty. Local runners had a truly memorable and inspired experience at the races. All BORN2RUN races are set in stunning locations. BORN2RUN races stand out and are the races that you talk about long after you\u2019ve stumbled over the finish line.<\/p>\n

\"Press<\/a><\/p>\n

Great running by Mark Cornett who came second in a field of over 700 in the\u00a0Mount Stewart Born to run 10k race.<\/strong>\u00a0Great times posted by the the whole Lurgan crew Paul Moore, Paul Cassidy, Dwyer, Linda ,Patricia, Sharon, Martin and Stephen and Ethna Mc Quade running her first ever 10k.and a few notable PBs! Nice one guys!<\/p>\n

\"joan<\/a>Notable highlights for\u00a0Joan<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Joanne<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Meadow<\/strong>\u00a0(not to be outdone by the very wet January with races being cancelled due to flooding instead of the usual ice and snow) were the\u00a0\u00a0Cross country races in\u00a0<\/strong>Antrim and- Coleraine. Kate and Emma Mulholland also had great firsts in junior Schools cross country runs<\/p>\n

Well done Dwyer who came 4th<\/sup>\u00a0in the Derry City park run at the end of the month ,and now claims he is officially the youngest in his new age cat, medals a plenty this year!<\/p>\n

2015 -An amazing year<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0for St.Peter\u2019s AC<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

With even more members\u00a0joining the club,\u00a0a\u00a0new shirt sponsor, enabled all runners to get a new free shirt, a very generous gesture by Patrick Mc Aliskey.\u00a0Gerald<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Jamie<\/strong>\u00a0have been taking the NI running race series by storm,\u00a0\"gerald<\/a>Gerald Heaney<\/strong>\u00a0smashing all sorts of records!.\"\"<\/a>\u00a0Some notable highlights were the 7 club members who took to the streets of London in the biggest marathon in the world,\u00a0
\n<\/a>Peter Murray<\/strong>\u00a0earning his all star U-15 Ireland
\n<\/a>running award and the large team from the club in Dublin for the October marathon.\u00a0
\n<\/a>Dwyer achieved a lifetime ambition in completing the New York Marathon after his disappointment of 2012. It was also with deepest regret and sadness that the club lost one of it\u2019s members,\u00a0\"11880644_10153170707038160_8723722272275566695_n\"<\/a>Phelim Brewster<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/em>Phelim a friendly face taking time to chat and encourage others, his sudden passing was a great shock felt by the all the club, his\u00a0
\n<\/a>presence sorely missed.\"peter_n\"<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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The Club is looking forward to an even better 2016.A Happy New Year to all club runners. So keep her Lit, keep her fit! See the full\u00a0new\u00a0blog -2015 Review\u00a0https:\/\/saintpetersac.com\/?p=726<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0for a \u00a0round up of 2015 and latest news for full reports of the year month by month ! Also gallery for this years pics.https:\/\/saintpetersac.com\/?page_id=43<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

It is with deepest regret and sadness that the club lost-one-of the our club members Phelim Brewster. Phelim was always a friendly face taking time to chat and always encouraging others, his presence will be sorely missed. Thinking of his family at this time and keeping Joan, Seamus and family in our prayers and thoughts.<\/p>\n

\"peter_n\"<\/a>Well done to Peter Murray on receiving an All Star for his outstanding achievement in u15 Co Armagh Athletics<\/p>\n

\"conor\"<\/a>November is the\u00a0\u00a0quiet month of the year, with only 3 races that club runners were involved in, the Tollymore 26 extreme event, a full marathon and Eunan, Conor and Joanne-who took on the Half Marathon.<\/p>\n

\"seely2015\"<\/a>Ormeau Park and the Seeley Cup 10k championship seen Gerald Heaney and Jamie-Tomasali, recording great times in a top class field of athletes.<\/p>\n

It may have took Dwyer 30 years from my first marathon, nearly 100 races , to reach 50 and to cover the 5 boroughs of New York,but a lifetime ambition was achieved! Big thanks to everyone at St Peters ac-#\u200enyc<\/a>\u00a0marathon done!\"newdocnyc\"<\/a><\/p>\n

The end of the season and club runners are now on the wind down to be ready and refreshed for the new season,and not-to forget the\u00a0Aghagallon Santa on sun 6th\u00a0December.\u00a0<\/strong>And don\u2019t forget the club dinner on the 19th\u00a0Dec in the Haven Windsor Ave if you still wish to attend see Brian Or Nuala at training for details.<\/p>\n

October News Round up….<\/p>\n

\"dublin<\/a>There was a lot of running in October for all the club athletes, with the Newtown Half, The annual Armagh 10 Mile road race, the amazing scenic, Great Dundrum run, Local runs also in Sarsfields and the highlight for all Irish runners the Dublin City Marathon!<\/p>\n

Great show today at the Armagh 10 & 4mile road race by the St Peter’s AC Lurgan juniors, seniors,and seniors plus! great race and great hospitality. Without a doubt most beautiful scenic run and only down the road!\"dundrum<\/a><\/p>\n

There was also a International feel to the month with runners taking on the New York and the Amsterdam Marathons. There was a real buzz as most of the club runners are all at the top of their fitness and ready for the big races in October. There was a big Dublin build up at St Peter\u2019s AC with quite a few athletes taking part.<\/p>\n

\"armagh<\/a>We would encourage all club runners to mark a date in their diary for next year, The Dundrum 8 mile road race! This was the biggest local event with over 800 runners, a really beautiful scenic run in Dundrum and everyone recording great times, again great hospitality at after .<\/p>\n

The Sarsfields 10k was also a great run for all and the rising star Gerald Heaney an amazing 36.36! (see results page)<\/p>\n

Well done to all the St Peter\u2019s AC runners who done the 2015 Dublin marathon. Everyone did fantastically well. Approx finishing times of some of the team \u2028Barry shanks 3.29.44\u2028Conor Skelton 3.39.46\u2028Patrick mc Aliskey 3.51.24\u2028Paul Moore 3.51.56\u2028Mark leighio 3.58.20\u2028Emmmanuel le fouler 3.59.49\u2028Patricia Thompson 4.10.08\u2028Marty timlin 4.27.47\u2028Trevor Murphy 4.28.38\u2028Rachael mc Kendry 4.28.40\u2028Grainne crilly 4.44.44\u2028 .<\/p>\n

September News Round up<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"lagan<\/a>September brings the busiest running month in the calendar for club runners with the Laganside 10k kicking of the running, The club had over 10 runners awith Gerald and Jamie, Patricia, setting some great times (see results)\"jamie<\/a><\/p>\n

For lot of local athletes the highlight of September would have been the Belfast half marathon, a new route starting and finishing at the Ormeau Park. Jamie, Gerard, Marty, had great runs and a great race from Patricia with a pb.<\/em><\/p>\n

\"lads<\/a>The Beautiful September weather made it very uncomfortable for a lot of runners but great times all round, and the club was well represented with 11 runners in total!<\/em><\/p>\n

Marty, Mark and Dwyer took on the New challenge of 2\u00a0\"doc<\/a>
\n<\/a>half marathons in 2 days as the Dublin half was staged the day before Belfast, with a massive crowd of over 8000 runners in the beautiful Phoenix park, a great run in beautiful conditions.<\/p>\n

Conor Michelle, Eunan, Paul \u00a0Joanne and Grainne\u00a0took on the Causeway coast full and half marathons in late September and the good conditions made it a great event for all, Eunan again trying to outdo Barry with his 5th<\/sup>\u00a0marathon this year!. Paul and Joanne used the north coast event as a training run for the Dublin Marathon and took the time to help some runners over the line!\"cuseway\"<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

September also seen the Berlin Marathon, the flattest in \u00a0Europe and Colin Conway from the club came in 342, the hard summers training paying off , well done\u00a0\"colie\"<\/a>Colin!<\/p>\n

\"gerald<\/a>The event of the month was the Clubs own 10k\/5k race in Lurgan park, proving to be a great event, and over 200 runners taking to the pathways of the park. Gerald was there to reclaim the cup from top runners from Lisburn, and didn\u2019t disappoint with a amazing time of 35.13, coming home 23 seconds ahead of 2nd<\/sup>\u00a0he set a blistering pace no one could match, some amazing Results recorded in the blazing sunshine.\"ros\"<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Club runners Kathleen, Roslyn and Emma claimed the top 3 in the 5k well done girls! The race had a new course with 2\/4 full laps of the park the runners took in a partial lap to complete the course. Eoghan, Oisin and Niall had great runs for the juniors and Emma came in at 21.21 second in the 5k!<\/em><\/p>\n

\"oisin<\/a>There was a lot of praise for the race organizers, in how well the event was organized, marshaled and the after race refreshments, so well done St Peters !<\/em><\/p>\n

Full race results and pics in gallery
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See gallery for race pics<\/em><\/p>\n

Aug News Round up<\/em><\/p>\n

Aug got off to a great start for the club with the cookstown half marathon and its new race route. The club had over 10 runners and some good times were posted by Jamie Gerald\u00a0Sean and John,\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

\"cstown<\/a>The seniors were also well represented with Paul Moore, Davis Mc Ivor and Dwyer putting in good times.Congrats to david in completing the Pure running half marathon series, quite an achievement well done David! Only one small calf injury to Barry prevented him from posting another good time, but Barry \u00a0managed to finish, in recuperation now we wish Barry back to speed as soon as possible<\/em><\/p>\n

\"benburb<\/a>Gerald Heaney was the athlete of the month with a first in Benburb 10k, 2nd<\/sup>\u00a0in the dambusters and a 4th<\/sup>\u00a0in Cookstown. In the Born 2 run Dambusters race Gerald had an amazing run with a 4th<\/sup>\u00a0place overall in a very competitive field, again the club had over 12 runners in a great scenic race.\"buster<\/a>\u00a0Eunan took on a new challenge in the Letterkenny marathon and was hampered by the downpours on the worst sunday in August. The Amazing race challenge by the 100 marathons in 100 days was well supported by St.Peter\u2019s .Well Done to Meadow and Gerald first in the Benburb 5k!\u00a0\"gerald<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Club members who took on the Monaghan 10\/5miler<\/em><\/p>\n

\"baby<\/a>Well done to Gillian McCrory and family on the birth of there little baby boy Zach!<\/p>\n

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July News Round up<\/em><\/strong>\u2014Although normally a quiet month in the running calendar there was a few outings for the lily whites. Gerald Hurricane Heaney winning the local park run on 2 Saturdays and a PB as well. The Newcastle\u00a0Sea-2-sky<\/strong>, born 2 run event attracting the month\u2019s biggest crowd. The club seniors also braved the horrendous weather on sun the 26th in the Divis 10k mountain challenge. A Michael O\u2019 Hare special! The ladies also took on the kilbroney ladies mini marathon race.\"sea<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

July 17<\/strong>\u2013 Some Extreme running at the Sea and Sky, Conor & Michelle Skelton, Ciara, Lisa, Laura and Laura. The race started on the beach in Newcastle and was\u00a0be a multi-terrain race with most of the 10k course off-road. Runners \u00a0climb by forest trail to an elevated position where their efforts will be rewarded by stunning views of Newcastle and beyond. A tough race but all club runners fully enjoyed themselves.<\/p>\n

\"sea<\/a>July 26<\/strong>\u00a0-Fantastic results from our ladies in Kilbroney mini marathon .Katie, Patricia and Rachel, rest of ladies had great runs and a few wee pb\u2019s as well.(See results)<\/p>\n

Dublin Marathon 2014<\/strong>-A lot of members will be starting to \u2018up\u2019 there miles on longer training runs in prep for Dublin marathon, it was suggested that we do group run outs at diff min miles ie 7min mile, 8min mile, 9 min mile and so on, obviously these runs will not be interfering with club training sessions, so if your interested let us know if u have a run planned and want some company let us know how many miles you are planning and what pace you are aiming for.<\/p>\n

June Round Up<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"lakes<\/a>June 3<\/strong>-Well done all on the Lakes 10k eventful nite, the oldest race in the local calendar with a few pbs for club runners, Mark was the first male home, followed by Sean and Seamus, and Eileen the first lady home in a great time of 42 mins. The club had a over 20 runners in all events, a great showing from St Peters AC!.(See Gallery)<\/p>\n

\"patricia_n\"<\/a>June 10th<\/sup><\/strong>-Annaghmore 10k Well done to Sean Farquhar who was first in his Age group in the 10k and Patricia also first in her section, A great race and great hospitality! Well done to all involved.<\/p>\n

\"11393001_914109088648993_439213758521917127_n\"<\/a>June 17th<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0Lilburn Half \/10k Well done to everyone in Lilburn the evening turned out to be quite eventfull, with the new course, and a lot of traffic problems with parking in some cases over 2 miles away!\u00a0\"11355494_816858505077420_921060779_n\"<\/a>A sunny nite and very warm, runners had to keep hydrated, the club had a great turn out again in all the events.<\/p>\n

\"bazza\"<\/a>Barry<\/strong>-(East coast marathon club) again on the marathon trail -Great to get back up to the 26.2 mile distance in a race that runners actually matter, after the tough Mourne Marathon. Very warm day so had to rethink my target and eventually made it to the finish line (just).<\/p>\n

Jamie-<\/strong>Ards Half Marathon done in 1:26:14. Toughest race of the season so far.\u00a0\"lads<\/a>Gerard 1.21 and Rioghan 1.30 the other club runners in the last race of june.<\/p>\n

Mad May Marathon Month!\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Probably the busiest running month of the year to date starting with the Belfast marathon and ending with the Derry marathon and St. Peter\u2019s Ac well represented in all events. There was also the Newry Full and half in the month and Club runner Barry Shanks has managed to do 5 Marathons in 6 weeks-most athletes would be happy to do that in a career of running! Some achievement, and Barry well on the way to hit the marathon century.\"11231753_10155551785080385_6358674097191800020_n\"<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

There was also the Annual events in the very hilly Banbridge 10k, the Newry half- back to its original route and the all girl event-the Belfast Telegraph Runher event.<\/em>The finish line was their goal – but the victory of the hundreds of women taking part in the Runher 10k and 5k Coastal event was measured in the smiles, hugs and tears of relief that waited on the other side.<\/em>\u00a0Also the\u00a0\"15589_10155551765780385_8485807834725664890_n\"<\/a>weekly park run and club runners all making great strides with pbs all round!<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em>May 4th<\/sup><\/em><\/strong>–<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0Congratulations to all of our athletes who took part in the Belfast Marathon .\u00a0Barry, Eunan,Paul Frankie, Marty and not forgetting Grainne who completed her first Marathon, superb Grainne!\"11188245_10155551766205385_5908488226796537862_n\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Banbridge 10k<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0The young guns from the club who led from the start in the Banbridge 10k, Jamie and Gerald both finished in the top 10, and Mark also posting great times.\"11011453_797897596973511_638512647732619997_n\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Runher<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0The finish line was their goal – but the victory of the hundreds of women taking part in the Runher Coastal event was measured in the smiles, hugs and tears of relief that waited on the other side. Each woman taking part in the\u00a0\"11246695_798749936888277_8432622825325760519_n\"<\/a>Belfast Telegraph Runher Coastal event had her own story to tell – some were running for charity, some in\u00a0memory<\/u>\u00a0of loved ones, some for personal goals they had set themselves and others simply because they love to run. There were two races, the newly-introduced 5K and the well-established 10K, each run with its own challenges and both routes surrounded by the stunning landscapes of the Co Down coast.<\/p>\n

\"11138080_10206817265338775_4086611179473596745_n\"<\/a>Well done Gillian<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0on completing the runher 10k, you wouldnt know to look at her but gillian is 6 months pregnant!!! and with a time of 48 mins that pretty fantastic<\/p>\n

Newry Marathon\/Half Marathon<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\"1509962_799112810185323_7610637883397709661_n\"<\/a>Great Times in Newry from all club runners, In the half marathon back to its original route and the great hospitality provided by the Newry folk ,Frankie Eileen and Laura all getting Pbs. Lisa and Ciara also posting great times.\"11053042_799112960185308_6302380101949647400_n\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Aiobh Stevenenson<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0recieving prize for 1st female in termoneeny 5k, fantastic running well done Aiobh well done everyone.\"1508037_368709416648952_7037194989091030454_n\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Derry<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0-Barry Shanks had a great run in Derry 3:07:28 slightly over a minute faster than previous weeks effort in Newry. Infact the there was record times for all the club runners, Great to see such a big contingent from the club with Paul, Colin, Eunan, Jamie, Conor, Eoin and Sean.\u00a0\"11148550_794203980695304_1472331828303640873_n\"<\/a>Linda and Joan represented the Girls and Linda had an amazing run knocking 20 mins of her previous Marathon time! Fantastic day in Derry our members along with many more took on the 26.2mile walled city route\u00a0super Sunday at its finest Well done to all of the\u00a0St Peter’s AC Lurgan<\/a>\u00a0runners and supporters (ahem), some great times with fantastic PB’s.<\/p>\n

Congratulations to all club Marathoners in both London and Belfast- Peter, Barry, Rioghan, Owen, Paul, Ciara, Eunan, Paul C, Sean, Grainne, Also the club runners involved in the team event. Fantastic performances by all!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

April Round up -London Marathon Month<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

The race season has really took hold with club runners involved in the various races from the off road born 2 runs, new half marathons in Strabane and Castleward right up to runners finishing their longer runs in preparation for the highlights of the year in the London and Belfast marathons, falling this year within a week of each other, Barry Shanks finishing with a London amazing time in another sub 3 hours! Also the weekly park run and club runners all making great strides with pbs all round!<\/p>\n

\"IMG_3779\"<\/a>Michael\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>\u2013<\/strong>Amazing run in a sweltering Easter Monday heat by the club seniors- The Kilbroney 10k, the run Overlooking Carlingford Lough and the nearby town of Rostrevor more popular for walkers and trekkers than runners to reach and enjoy the excellent views across the region around the cloughmore stone!<\/p>\n

Castleward Half Marathon<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Well done Rachael, Patricia t,\u00a0\"10929157_799687350107981_8609109059917331112_n\"<\/a>Mark and Grainne who completed to Born 2 run event in the\u00a0grounds of the\u00a0stunning Castleward Estate\u00a0estate.<\/p>\n

\"10300287_1115433465150537_500879594571997991_n\"<\/a>Eileen \u00a0Conor<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0&\u00a0Laura<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0took on the gruelling Coolie Legends half marathon,The run\u00a0has a variety\u00a0of surfaces from forest roads to rocky sheep tracks and some \u00a0minor roads, making for a challenging off-road run.with stunning scenery. The trio\u00a0still looked have enjoyed themselves!<\/p>\n

Gerald<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0and Jamie took on the new\u00a0Stabane – Lifford\u00a0Cross border Half Marathon \u00a0 which\u00a0took\u00a0place in \u00a0on Sunday 26th April , the\u00a0pair<\/span>\u00a0produced some amazing times Gerald came in at 1.15 and Jamie 1.22 some running lads\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Paris Marathon 2015<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Club Runners Connor Mulholland (3.09) and Owen Eagers (3.18) on the completion of the paris marathon great running lads!<\/p>\n

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\"11146472_10152901348308165_6409643433223468723_n-1\"<\/a><\/i><\/b>Run Armagh<\/strong>-The City of Armagh played host to the seventh annual RUN ARMAGH race series on Sunday, 17th April Once again Armagh hosted the professionally chip timed 10K road race event, and also the 5K fun run\/walk.A great turn out from the club who enjoyed some great times.<\/p>\n

\"11193330_10202616699017728_4482033841733337584_n\"<\/a>Brian<\/em><\/strong>-Congratulations to all of our athletes over in London today. Peter did his 3 miles in 17:39. Barry showed that he can still turn it on…2:59:18. Rioghan had a great 3:23:19. Owen came home in a very pleasing time of 3:44:47. Richard did 4:28:48, which included a swim across the Thames. Paul smashed his target by running 3:55:40 and, with a smile from ear to ear, Ciara finished in 4:31:52. Fantastic performances by all.\"\"<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>Also see London\u00a02015 Believe blog\"11210329_10155452317950858_1138587059_n\"<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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<\/b>March Half Marathon Month\"997003_903337953020351_5256721917581562418_n\"<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

March \u00a0really kick started the race season with 4 half marathons, and 4 plus 10ks and the weekly park run and club runners all making great strides with pbs all round!<\/p>\n

Dwyer<\/em><\/strong>–<\/strong>Amazing running at the Dune half marathon with Barry Shanks Frankie Mc Kay and Colie Conway all getting Pbs !<\/p>\n

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Gerald Heaney<\/em><\/strong>-Great start to Paddy\u2019s day.!!! Just smashed my pb by 40 secs.. 35.41 (unoffical).. buzzing bring on the 34 mark\"11034195_10152808494488165_243039779285639044_n\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Jamie<\/em><\/strong>-Delighted to smash a pb at this mornings Carlingford Half Marathon with a time of 1:26:51. Happy to get my first half marathon of the season done and dusted. The hard work is starting to pay off. Great days banter with the St Peter’s AC family.<\/p>\n

\"Screen<\/a>Jamie and Gerald<\/strong>– the boys smashed the Queens 5K. Finally dipped the head under the 17min mark. 16.53 Another race and another pb smashed. Powerade Queens 5K Road Race done in 17:48:08 (Unofficial). 67 seconds quicker than my previous pb.<\/p>\n

\"lisa<\/a>Pbs for Lisa & Linda !<\/strong>\u00a0Great running from the girls in a tough Omagh course,The biggest race of the year with over 4000 runners.The wind rain and tough conditions didn’t put the fist 2 club ladies home in well under 49 mins!<\/p>\n

\"Screen<\/a><\/strong>Joan a NI Master!\u00a0<\/strong>On 1 March 2015 an eleven strong NI Masters team that included the St Peters\u2019s Joan Melanophy competed in 3 track events , Shot Putt (an new event for her) and 4 x 200m relay despite just returning from illness. The athletes travelled to the Lee Valley Athletics centre London for the 2nd annual indoor track & field match against 7 other regions.<\/p>\n

January and February Round Up<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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\"Screen<\/a>Jan and Feb and most road runners taking a winter rest it was up to the BORN2RUNers completing the series of 6 forest races. These running events with a difference all over Ireland, take place in areas of outstanding natural beauty. All St Peters runners had a truly memorable and inspired experience at the races. All BORN2RUN races are set in stunning locations. BORN2RUN races stand out and are the races that you talk about long after you\u2019ve stumbled over the finish line.<\/p>\n

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Notable highlights were the\u00a0Cross country races in Moira and Lurgan<\/strong>\u00a0and again the was plenty of club interest with Jamie, John,Rioghan, and Gerald featuring in the local events. Meadow and Emma in junior girls Oisin and Peter in U 18 boys, Joanne in ladies and Special mention to medal winners Kate who won the u 18 girls and Anna who came 3rd<\/sup>.<\/p>\n

\"murrarm\"<\/a>The Armagh international road race<\/strong>\u00a0and the fantastic Murray boys pictured.Again the club had a strong team in the event with Jamie getting a pb The 3km Road Race done in 10:20 (Unofficial). Fantastic experience and privilege to be involved in such a big race\/event which included the likes of Jonny Brownlee and other top elite International athletes from all over the world.<\/p>\n

\"10897768_719046531544383_1033816232480288790_n\"<\/a>A big thanks to everyone from the club who stayed about on such a cold night to watch the race, really appreciate it.Well done Jamie!<\/p>\n

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December -2014 review\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n

\"1002204_523392421109796_1604286179_n\"<\/a>2014 was an amazing year for St.Peter\u2019s\u00a0<\/strong>with even more member\u00a0joining the ever-expanding club.New\u00a0members Gerald and Jamie have been putting in great times and Gerald Heaney getting quite a few firsts. Some notable highlights were the 5 club members who took to the streets of London in the biggest marathon in the world, Barry hitting the big 50 marathons, and the large team from the club in Dublin for the October marathon. The year started with 3 teams over 20 runners, that braved the harsh weather in the masters cross country in Lurgan Park There was also a International feel to the month of October with runners taking on the\u00a0Amsterdam<\/strong>\u00a0and the\u00a0Munich<\/strong>\u00a0Marathons.<\/p>\n

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The highlight of\u00a0September<\/strong>\u00a0for a lot of the club runners would have been the Belfast half marathon. The Beautiful September weather made it very uncomfortable for a lot of runners but great times all round, Eunan and Barry took on the Titanic endurance 50 k and proved to be quite a challenge, they both encouraged all club runners to mark a date in their diary for next year! Conor and Michelle took on the Causeway coast full and half marathons in late September and the good conditions made it a great event for Conor with a great time. September also seen the Berlin Marathon, the flattest in \u00a0Europe and Darren Whitmarch from the club came in just over 4 hours,<\/p>\n

\"new<\/a>August<\/strong>\u00a0was\u00a0Probably the quietest month With Conor, Michelle and Dwyer proving your never to old to Rock \u2018N\u2019Roll at the Dublin half marathon at the start of the month.. Barry took on a new challenge in the Letterkenny marathon and was well placed 6th<\/sup>\u00a0overall and first in the 40+ age. . Conor and Eileen had quite an adventure in the Dervagh 26k park race in Tyrone and a bit disappointed the course was not the full distance .The Highlight of the month was the Clubs own\u00a010k\/5k<\/strong>\u00a0race in Lurgan park, proving to be a great event, and over 150 runners taking to the pathways of the park.<\/p>\n

\"get-attachment.aspx\"<\/a>July<\/strong>-So whilst the ladies of St Peters trotted off to Jellystone National Park in search of Yogi Bear and Booboo, there was a contingent of St Peter\u2019s male runners off to Tyrone to tackle the Cookstown Half Marathon & 10k courses. (See cookstown sizzlers blog)<\/p>\n

June<\/strong>\u00a0Derry Marathon=Derry has had some great occasions over the years, none moreso than the City of Culture festivities of 2013, but nothing compared to having the celebrities from Lurgan roll into town,The spectators were out with sweets and drinks (see below pic of the bottles the Lurgan guys received en route) and every little helped refuel the engine and keep the guys in full flight around the streets of Derry.(See Lily White Lundys blog)\"london<\/a><\/p>\n

April<\/strong>\u00a0London Marathon 2014 – the BBC claimed the crowds had come out for Mo, when we all knew the real attraction to the masses was the attraction of seeing the St Peter\u2019s lads in the English capital.(See frankies Adventure)<\/p>\n

The winners of the 2\u00a0London Marathon 2015<\/strong>\u00a0places are Owen Crilly and Rioghan McClean, So lads training starts now! No Beer to April!. \u00a0 \u00a0\"10520684_10204996414928169_6803221206965461953_n\"<\/a>The new member has to be Hollie!\u00a0 A big congrats to Frankie and family\u00a0on the birth\u00a0of his baby girl,<\/p>\n

The Club is looking forward to an even better 2015..A Happy New Year to all club runners..So keep her Lit, keep her fit! See clu<\/strong>b blogs and latest new for full reports!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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November Round Up<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"10394011_355902234580711_1192243776724277184_n\"<\/a>November is the\u00a0\u00a0quiet month of the year, with only 3 races that club runners were involved in, the Tollymore 26 extreme event, a full marathon (no 54 for the man himself Barry Shanks) and Grainne, Eileen and Michelle who took on the Half Marathon. In tough conditions, the senior of the club Conor Skelton had to retire early, Iron man Magee , said he enjoyed the great<\/p>\n

\"DSC_0383\"<\/a>hospitality and wasn\u2019t really interested in the race, (the things you do to get out of the ironing! At 1 stage a dispatch squad was sent out to replenish Eunan\u2019s food backpack somewhere in the Mournes,.<\/p>\n

\"1471250_10154907684980385_4069358658720334668_n\"<\/a>Ormeau Park and the Seeley Cup 10k championship seen Gerald Heaney and just back from injury John Mc Cambridge, recording great times in a top class field of athletes.<\/p>\n

\"DSC_0448\"<\/a>The end of the season and club runners are now on the wind down to be ready and refreshed for the new season,and not\"10754927_697232107040061_952089783_n\"<\/a>\u00a0to forget the Aghagallon Santa on sun 7th<\/sup>\u00a0December. And don\u2019t forget the club dinner on the 20th<\/sup>\u00a0Dec in the Edenmore golf club if you still wish to attend see Brian Or Nula at training for details.<\/p>\n

\"10520684_10204996414928169_6803221206965461953_n\"<\/a>The Lucky winners of the 2 London Marathon 2015 places are Owen Crilly and Rioghan McClean, So lads training starts now! No Beer to April! \u00a0 \u00a0<\/em><\/strong>A big congrats to Frankie and family on the birth\u00a0of his baby girl, Hollie!\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>No excuses. Frankie back to training! Ronnie says he is only glad to help with the babysitting, and let you get to training! \u00a0 \u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n

October\u00a0News Round up<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

There was a lot of running in October for all the club athletes, with the Newtown Half , The Armagh 10 Mile road race, various cross country racing and the highlight for all irish runners the Dublin City Marathon.\"\"<\/a><\/strong><\/i><\/p>\n

There was also a International feel to the month with runners taking on the\u00a0Amsterdam<\/strong>\u00a0and the\u00a0Munich<\/strong>\u00a0Marathons.There was a real buzz as \u00a0most of the club runners are all at the top of their fitness and ready for the big races in October.\u00a0There was a big\u00a0Dublin<\/strong>\u00a0build up at St Peter\u2019s AC with quite a few athletes taking part. \u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n

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\n<\/a>Gerald, Eunan,Dwyer and Lisa took on the new half marathon in the Newtown run for autism\u00a0and proved to be quite a challenge, at 1 stage a dispatch squad was sent out to replenish Eunan’s food backpack somewhere in the Armagh hills, at the finish\u00a0treated to \u00a0great hospitality and a great a friendly club atmosphere.\u00a0And Gerald came home second well done man!\u00a0<\/span>We would encourage all club runners to mark a date in their diary for next year! The Armagh 10 mile road race was the biggest local event with over 500 runners, a really beautiful warm day and everyone recording great times, again great hospitality at the Navan visitors centre. Eileen finished\u00a0 second in her section Well done Eileen!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Dwyer had a great run\u00a0in Amsterdam (Run, Frankie Run!) and only picked up one small sore somewhere in the red light district near Madame bomzaboodles medics said it would be ok with a bit of ointment! A Great start\/finish in the Olympic stadium dwyer said he felt like a real Olympian! Eddie the eagle! The Sarsfields 10k was also a great run for all and the rising star Gerald Heaney an amazing 36.36! (see results page)<\/span><\/p>\n

\"1922325_675458499236520_7784750027303792644_n\"<\/a>Well done to all the St Peter\u2019s AC runners who done the 2014 Dublin\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>marathon.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Everyone did fantastically well. \u00a0Approx finishing times of some of the team Paul Mulholland 3.47, Conor Mulholland 3.03 , Barry Shanks , 3.17 , Rioghan Mc Clean 3.48 , Jamie 3.30 , Laura McConville 4.09 , Nuala Lemon 4.04 , Eileen Stevenson 3.47, Conor Skelton 4.12 and Linda 4.30<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

( See Barry’s Blog The\u00a0Dublin City Ramblers)\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

September News Round up<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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\n<\/a><\/em>The highlight of september for a lot of the club runners would have been the Belfast half marathon, a new route starting and finishing at the Kings hall complex. Gillian and Gerard had great runs and 2 pbs.The Beautiful september weather made it very uncomfortable for a lot of runners but great times all round, and the club was well represented with 11 runners in total!
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\"IMG_1972\"<\/a>Barry and Eunan took on the Titanic endurance 50 k and proved to be quite a challenge, at 1 stage a dispatch squad was sent out to replenish Eunan’s food backpack, but he made it home in good shape and has encouraged all club runners to mark a date in their diary for next year!<\/p>\n

\"10715699_671260546303884_1015336503_n\"<\/a>Conor and Michelle took on the Causeway coast full and half marathons in late september and the good conditions made it a great event for Conor w<\/i>ith a great time.<\/i><\/p>\n

September also seen the \u00a0Berlin Marathon, the flattest in \u00a0Europe and Darren Whitmarch from the club came in just over 4 hours, slightly hampered by a foot injury, well done Darren!<\/p>\n

Aug News Round up<\/em><\/p>\n

Probably the quietest month in the running calendar there was only a few outings for St Peters AC Athletes, With Conor, Michelle and Dwyer proving your never to old to Rock \u2018N\u2019Roll at the Dublin half marathon at the start of the month. Every one still in holiday mood and the three rockers used it as a mosey around Dublin, but a great event and great hospitality and the most sought after medal of them all. Barry took on a new challenge in the Letterkenny marathon and was well placed 6th<\/sup> overall and first in the 40+ age. Yet another sub 3.12 marathon, well done Bazza! Amazing!<\/em><\/p>\n

\"new<\/a>The Dambusters Half marathon proved to be challenge for most runners and Frankie Paul and Nuala clocked all good times. Conor and Eileen had quite an adventure in the Dervagh 26k park race in Tyrone and a bit disappointed the course was not the full distance and came in a bit short.<\/em><\/p>\n

\"IMG_0326\"<\/a>Park 10k\/5k<\/em><\/p>\n

The Highlight of the month was the Clubs own 10k\/5k race in Lurgan park, proving to be a great event, and over 150 runners taking to the pathways of the park. Seamus was there to defend his crown but a few younger runners from Lisburn and Dromore set a blistering pace and some amazing Results recorded in the blazing sunshine.<\/em><\/p>\n

\"IMG_0313\"<\/a>With clubs as far away as Ballymena and Belfast represented the race proved to be a very competitive event, and some great results from nearly all the runners on the parks very fast course. The 3 annual park race proved to be a great race for the clubs younger members with the Murray boys taking the honors and the Mulholland girls matching the boys. Third home was Gerald Heaney in 37.58,coming behind was Sean Murphy 39.17, and Jamie in 39.44 and the defending champion Seamus all under 39.50.<\/em><\/p>\n

The 5 k race was a new course and after a full lap of the park the runners took in a partial lap to complete the 5k course. Peter Murray came in at 17.56 followed by Oisin Fitzpatrick on 19.09 Kate Mulholland was next with 19.49.The first adult home was St peters GFC LEGEND Lenny Moore,21.12 just piping the other local legend, Armagh All-star, all Ireland winner Diarmuid Marsden 21.15.<\/em><\/p>\n

There was a lot of praise for the team, in how well the event was organized, marshaled and the after race refreshments, so well done St Peters !<\/em><\/p>\n

Full race Results \u00a0lurgan park 5k results<\/a>\u00a0\u00a010k results<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

See gallery for race pics<\/em><\/p>\n

July News Round up<\/strong>—<\/em>Although normally a quiet month in the running calendar there was a few outings for the lily whites\u2026.See the Blogs and gallery\u2019s for full reports and pics if anyone needed some real inspiration!<\/em><\/p>\n

Dublin Marathon 2014<\/strong>-A lot of members will be starting to ‘up’ there miles on longer training runs in prep for dublin mara, it was suggested that we do group run outs at diff min miles ie 7min mile, 8min mile, 9 min mile and so on, obviously these runs will not be interfering with club training sessions, so if your interested let us know if u have a run planned and want some company let us know how many miles you are planning and what pace you are aiming for.<\/p>\n

\"10392272_623630211086016_9169768676977154710_n\"<\/a>July 27<\/strong>\u00a0-Fantastic results from our ladies in Kilbroney .Eileen took top honours by getting 1st place, while rest of ladies had great runs and a few wee pb’s as well.(See results)<\/p>\n


\n<\/a>July 27<\/strong>\u00a0– Well done to John 23(1.22) and Frankie who came 29th in the Cookstown half Marathon (1.29) Colin Conway (1.37) and Prince Cassidy of Belvedere 3rd in 10k!(See results)\"10500323_313940828770240_6105906598490379593_n\"<\/a><\/p>\n

July 27<\/strong>\u00a0-Another amazing results In the athletics Ireland championchip Peter Murray came in 7th place in the All Ireland 1500mtr.<\/p>\n

July 18<\/strong>– Some Extreme running at the Sea and Sky, Conor & Michelle Skelton, Rioghan , Paul Cassidy, Laura. The race \u00a0started on the beach in Newcastle and was\u00a0be a multi-terrain race with most of the 10k course offroad. Runners \u00a0climb by forest trail to an elevated position where their efforts will be rewarded by stunning views of Newcastle and beyond.\"10473458_818074601591687_543163640616515277_n\"<\/a><\/p>\n

July 16<\/strong>-The North Coast 10k Run The clubs only entry was Dwyer who was away on hols but can\u2019t stop running. I really enjoyed enjoy the amazing scenery on The North Coast but couldn\u2019t see any of it as I was blinded with sweat! The race was as tough as Frankie\u2019s boots.3k on sand 3k up hill, and 4 in and around Portrush.<\/p>\n

\"smNC10K14-131\"<\/a>July 3<\/strong>-Well done all on the Ballyheagan 10k eventful nite near lost 3 of our ladies they thought it was 10mile but they were recovered an live to tell the tale, well done on Scott for 1st under 16 in the 5k, and Nuala was 1st lady in 10k.<\/p>\n

The Cookstown Sizzlers<\/strong>-So whilst the ladies of St Peters trotted off to Jellystone National Park in search of Yogi Bear and Booboo, there was a contingent of St Peter\u2019s male runners off to Tyrone to tackle the Cookstown Half Marathon & 10k courses. (See cookstown sizzlers blog)<\/p>\n

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\u00a0 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 sub-elite class.Ronan, who is … Continue reading →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-49","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t