EAH Forest Series Race 2: Tardree Forest
Like most previous weekends this one started early for some; on Tuesday to be exact, up in Tardree Forest not too far from Parkgate in Co. Antrim. Orangegrove A.C. was well represented at the East Antrim Harriers trail race. This was the second of the four race series and it measured about 3.3 miles. Maybe not as challenging as Hill and Dale these short Tuesday evening races are, nevertheless, well supported by the clubs and they allow the runner to enjoy the smell of the pine and to sample trail racing without having to take on a mountain or two. Over 150 runners took part in the Tardree event and Orangegrove featured significantly in the results.
| Paul Woodman | 20.41 | 10th overall |
| Robin Montgomery | 21.15 | 17th overall |
| Paul Buchanan | 25.06 | |
| Emma McWilliams | 25.45 | |
| Lisa Fleming | 27.08 | |
| Sharon Dickenson | 27.18 | |
| Zoe Ni Dhuinn-Bhig | 27.57 | |
| Kirsty Buchanan | 28.28 | |
| Melinda Wilkinson | 31.11 | |
| Mairead Napier | 35.15 |
The Tardree race was won by Neil Weir (Willowfield Harriers) in 18.47 and first lady home was Paula McAllister (Ballymena Runners) in 23.08. The next race in the series is at Ballyboley Forest on Tuesday 9th June.
After two rounds of the four race series the East Antrim Harriers Club has published current age category standings which make interesting reading, although it is emphasized that only the half way point has been reached:
| Category | Position | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men 35 | Paul Woodman | 4th | 7 |
| Men 45 | Robin Montgomery | 4th | 7 |
| Female Open | Zoe Ni Dhuinn-Bhig | 10th | 1 |
| Female 35 | Sharon Dickenson | 5th | 6 |
| Female 40 | Emma McWilliams | 3rd | 8 |
| Female 40 | Lisa Fleming | 5th | 6 |
Thanks to Billy Mol for the photos.
