Our junior member: Andrew Crothers will be entering The male 18 group for races from now on, as his 18th birthday was last Tuesday 16th October. New expectations will be put in place for this year upon improving previous results and up against tougher competition.

Only joking, but would just like to comment on keeping the good training up, as the results of improvements this year have been excellent, so keep it up. And a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY FROM US AT SEAPARK! We’re all looking forward to the night out celebration soon, ha ha, see you at training big lad.

Our most recent marathon race took part in Berlin, with 3 of our members competing. It was high aims for the guys: Gary Connelly, Andrew Weir, Reg Kapur. The goods were produced on the day, as the weather was as good as ever along with pleasing results for Gary - bringing it in at a racing: 3h:39:08, this put Gary in lead towards the end. Following very closely behind was Andrew Weir finishing in a fantastic: 3h:40:16, He’l be most definately pleased with his result. Our 3rd member for seapark was Reg Kapur, coming in at a respectable: 3:40:54, Reg had higher expectations with the training going greatly well throughout the year, however injuring factors only weeks before the big day gave him a hindering performance so close to the end of the race @ the 20 mile mark.

Well done to all 3 members coming in at fantastic times and theres even rumour Reg will be making a comeback in his next marathon which may be the last but who knows - we shall have to wait and see.
But again a great race guys, well done! and looking forward to the celebrations.

In December, there is great race in Belfast at Ormeau Park. The ‘Joe Seeley 10k’, a 6.2mile

circuit, taking the scene around the Belfast park. A famous annual race that is enjoyable for all

and it would be great for Seapark to take part in 2007.

Members wishing to take part, or newcomers wishing to take up running to a new height into the racing scene - this would be a fantastic opportunity to start.! - This race is being held on: SAT 8th OF DECEMBER / 07

Thats all for now folks, any queries e-mail me.

In summer 07 of this year, Gail Rinchey started a journey for a foreign trip to Australia for the year, we currently know she is enjoying herself, getting on well, and are happy to announce her training continues. We would like to take the opportunity to say good luck with her trip and well done to keeping up with the training as well. Gail will be reunited with the club in mid-2008, and we look forward to having her back. Best wishes Gail hoping all is going well with the trip. see you soon!

The club is currently based in Oakfield Community Centre, NO LONGER at Carrickfergus-Leisure Centre. This change is due to the 2-year refurbishment of the leisure centre.

Oakfield is situated on up North Road, turn right into Prince Andrew Way, Taking 1st left turn into Oakfield. The community centre is situated approx. half a mile up this road, located on the right.

Please Don’t hesitate to E-mail, for any further queries.

It was the traditional route of the classic Bangor 6.2mile race, along the sea front and back. The sun was shining and a good race day it was for the 3 Seapark members. The last race as a junior under 18 for Andrew Crothers, as he makes it a pleasing result in a time of: 38:47mins, then it was Bobbie Irvine aiming for a sub-40 min target time, happily achieving his aim he sets a time of: 39.47mins - well-done!!. Our 3rd Seapark appearance was Laura McKenzie, beating her previous 10k result she aims high at: 47:06mins, which makes an excellent race for all 3 members in making a new personal best. EXCELLENT RESULTS!

A massive congratulations to member Laura McKenzie in showing the club’ colours at this tough 5 miler. A great deal of dedication went into working hard for the race, and a result to compliment this, in: 38:03mins. AN EXCELLENT RUN INDEED! Well done!!

This famous sponsored race set in the great surroundings of belfast, near the city centre, promised a great day for all this year as the weather wasn’t too bad but the fact that the atmosphere was to be admired and our seapark members were happy to be involved showing the seapark colours. 6 members of the club took part in the event having a great day with great results and enjoying the atmosphere of a famous run close to home.

Andrew Crothers had a tough race putting up a fight to come in at a pleasing: 38.55mins, followed by Reg Kapur enjoying the tradition of racing with his team member for a photo finish, coming in at: 38:59, excellent effort on beating the 39min mark, following was Doug Heys coming in at a great result: 42:19mins alongside his team-mate Gary Connolly: 42:20mins. Next in was Tom Kane returning from injury in a pleasing time of 43:39. Our final member Laura McKenzie making the female appearance for the club, finishing in a fantastic time of: 47:30mins. A BIG WELL-DONE!!! TO ALL 6 MEMBERS WHO TOOK PART.

The 5mile challange race in newtownards seen 4 members of seapark club taking part. On such a fast course it felt like it was over too quickly, but thats only because time flies when seapark is working hard. A bit of rain and wet didn’t bother to upset our members, as the group worked hard, pushing efforts all the way from start to finish. Reg Kapur led the team round the course and itching from the back was Junior member, Andrew Crothers working well to try stepping up the pace, ending with a sprint finish it came close between both Reg (finishing: 31:51) and Andrew finishing: 31:40mins.

Similar was seen for both Pauline Smythe and Donal McKeown both stepping up on a great pace working hard throughout - It goes to show the speed-work isn’t just a pretty phrase. Pauline finished: 40:38mins making a nicely set time upon 40mins, and Donal close behind on: 42:40mins.

That’s an excellent result for all that took part - the future is promising - KEEP IT UP GUYS!

4 members in total took to the streets to take part in the famous Portaferry Gala Festival, It was a great day for all, again with the weather in our favour, along with two new members representing the club in their debut race. New members: Andrew Crothers (Junior under 18), along with Pauline Smyth, took it in their stride to enjoy their race and scenery, walking away with pleasing results. The junior hanging strong for a blistering time of: 1h:09:18 and Pauline Smyth taking away an achievement to be proud of with 1h:27:52. Colin Alexander alongside having a fantastic race in: 1h:15:54, Gail Rinchey kept the team going strong, finishing in a pleasing: 1h:21:52. THATS GREAT RUNNING TO ALL YOU GUYS!, and a welcome to our newest members to the club.