2 members of Carrickfergus based SeaparkAC running club took part in the recent Flora London Marathon; the race attracted a field of over 39,000 runners on a day that temperatures exceeded over 70 degrees.

Gary Connolly and Bobby Irvine had the privilege the day before the race to meet and have their photo taken with the official starter of the London Marathon Northern Irelands own sporting hero Dame Mary Peters. They also had the privilege to meet some of the elite runners taking part in the event which included the world Marathon record holder Paul Tergat who was hoping to achieve a record time in London. Also Benita Johnson from Australia hoping for a personal best. Unfortunately the weather took its toll and both athletes missed out on their targets.

SeaparkAC athletes Gary and Bobby having trained hard over the winter had their sights set on achieving a fast time also but the weather proved to much and times were disappointing Bobby finished in 3hrs 44mins while Gary a short distance behind finished in 3hrs 52mins.

Well done to everyone who took part and especially well done to David Morwood from North Belfast Harriers for finishing in an impressive 2hrs 33mins.

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With the road running season well under way Belfast hosted the new Titanic Quarter 10km road race on Saturday 15th April in a field of over 450 runners SeaparkAC managed to show their support, the race attracted some fierce competition from local and international runners, starting at the old Titanic drawing office at Harland and Wolff the race made its way in a loop around the old Titanic quarter the first male runner home was JEAN NYASENGA with a fantastic time of 29min 47sec and the first lady home also with a fantastic time was CATHY MUTWA 34min 41 sec.

Running for Carrickfergus based SeaparkAC and finishing in order were Reg Kapur, Robert Gordon, Eddie Simpson, Tom Kane, Laura McKenzie, Gail Rinchey and Alan Rinchey all had excellent times.

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Easter Monday’s annual Whitehead 5 mile road race took place under good conditions, the challenging race takes a 3 lap circuit around Whitehead and starts with a short downhill gallop then some undulating hills and a good fast downhill to the finish, a good mix of club runners and fun runners took part in the race.

Carrickfergus based running club Seapark AC once again showing its commitment to athletics had 6 of its members in the line-up which included their latest new member Colin Alexander making his debut in the road running scene. The rest of the Seapark AC crew were Bryce Irvine, Reg Kapur, Andrew, Doug Heys and Mathew Holland. All finished with excellent times.

Seapark AC are celebrating their 1st official birthday and are always keen to welcome new members to their club. Details about the time and place where we meet are at the top of the webpage.

Pictured left to right: Mathew Holland, Doug Heys, Reg Kapur, Colin Alexander, Andrew Weir, Bryce Irvine.

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HiElbow Triathlon Club, which several members of SeaparkAC belong to are having a “TRY” series. The three races (Duathlon, Aquathon and Triathlon) will take place on over three Wednesday evenings at the Antrim Forum and competitors from the age of 10 are welcome to take part. The distances involved are chosen with newcomers in mind but at the same time are also challenging. This is an opportunity for you to get a taste for the different multi discipline sport of Triathlon. Click here for details or visit their website for further details