Race victories for Seapark AC pair McCombe and Barnhill

Gillian Strudwick, Gillian Barnhill, Gary Connolly and Caroline Salters at the Newry Marathon. INLT 22-929-CON

In a fantastic time of 22.33, Alanah McCombe (inset) was first lady home in the Ballyclare May Fair 5k race, organised by County Antrim Harriers.

Andy Smyth also completed the 5k event in a time of 26.01. Twelve athletes from the club competed in the 10k Ballyclare race, with Gillian Barnhill coming first in her age category.

10k results: Ian Clelland 38.31; Gillian Barnhill 43.44; Gary Connolly 45.01; Jonathan Bell 47.42; Philip Poag 48.56; Allan Grant 49.51; Neill Harper 54.08; Trevor Lamb 56.17; Karen Poag 58.18; Ann McCracken 59.06; Philippa Bell 59.40; Karen McMaster 1.04.06.

Alanah McCombe of Seapark AC was first lady home in the 5K. INLT 22-924-CON

Gillian Barnhill continued her success on Sunday when she was the first lady over the finish line at the Newry Marathon, with a time of 3.24.22.

In the Newry Half Marathon, Caroline Salters timed 1.44.17, Gary Connolly 1.44.21, and Gillian Strudwick 1.52.10.

Seapark AC welcome new members. Training is Tuesday and Thursday evenings 7pm, meeting at the Ampitheatre Carrickfergus

Barn Runners

Jenny Reynolds took part in Runher’s first-ever 5k coastal challenge.

Jenny recently took up running through husband Neil, who is an avid runner and coach for Barn Runners, and hopes to extend her next challenge to a 10k.

Barn Runners welcome new members. The club meets at Barn United Football Club in Carrickfergus on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 7pm