Saturday 31 July 2010

NFU 5 miles

Ballymoney was the setting for the NFU 5 Mile road race on Friday 30th July 2010 and County Antrim Harriers had four members taking part. The race left the Joey Dunlop Centre at 7pm and followed a varied 5 mile course finishing back at the Joey Dunlop Centre. First home for the club was leading lady Christine Murray in (33:25)pb and collecting the prize for 1st Female V40, she was followed by Rick Mason who was in top form finishing in (35:34) and achieving a new personal best over the distance. Next home was Gillian Hanna who was delighted to finish in (43:13) she also set a new personal best on the evening, and just seconds behind her was Jim Hodgens who was also pleased with his perfomance of (43:18).

Also out on the night were Laura and Grace Murray who took part in the fun run under the guidance of their mum Christine. Well done girls!

Congratulations to all who took part.

Wednesday 28 July 2010

County Antrim Harriers Club BBQ

The annual club BBQ will be held on Saturday 31st July 2010 at 7.30pm and will be hosted by Christine. Members, partners and children are all welcome

The cost is £5 for Adults and Children are Free

If you have not done so, and are planning to attend please give your name to Greg or Christine at the next training session or text them as soon as possible.

Directions to the venue are available. See you all there!

Clough 7 Mile Road Race

County Antrim Harriers Greg Hopkins, Christine Murray & Claire Olliphant travelled to Clough on Monday 26th July 2010 to take part in the Clough 7 mile road race, the course which was two laps of the motorcycle course posed no problem for these three members.

Christine completed the course in 49:50 and collected the prize for 1st Female. Greg followed in a time of 55.51, and Claire was on Greg's heels and finished in 56:52 to take the prize for 2nd Female.

Well done to all!

Saturday 24 July 2010

Dervock Half Marathon & 10K Race

Saturday 24th July 2010 saw eleven members of County Antrim Harriers travel to Dervock to take part in the Kennedy Kane McArthur Half Marathon and 10K road races.


One club member Jonathan Turner took part in the Half Marathon, while the remaining ten members Helen Baird, Irene Downey, Gillian Hanna, Jim Hodgens, Greg Hopkins, Naomi Hoy, Ricky Mason, Michael Matthews, Christine Murray & Glen Wilson opted for the 10K. Both races started at 2pm in Dervock and followed the same route for approximately 3.5miles before the 10K runners turned off, while the Half Marathon continued uphill and out into the countryside.


The first runner to cross the finish line for CAH in the 10K was Glen Wilson (44:52) closely followed by Michael Matthews (45:06) and then Christine Murray (45:37) who collected the prize for 2nd Female overall. Next home was Ricky Mason (46:54), Greg Hopkins (50:40) and then Irene Downey (52:37) who collected the prize for 3rd Female Overall. A light rain was now beginning to fall but didnt deter the next three ladies across the line Helen Baird (55:39), Naomi Hoy (55:53) and Gillian Hanna (57:32)pb, who was closely followed by Jim Hodgens (58:43) who has just returned after a rest period.


With all the 10K runners home and the rain coming down quite heavily, the Half Marathon runners began to cross the finish line, with CAH's Ultra Marathon Runner Jonathan Turner completing the course in 1:47:00.



Congratulations to all who took part on this challanging course.

Wednesday 21 July 2010

Portaferry 10 Mile Race

Tuesday 20th July 2010, saw 10 members of County Antrim Harriers take part in the Portaferry 10 Mile Road Race.

Eight members including Irene Downey, Gillian Hanna, Debbie Hill, Greg Hopkins, Ross McCowan, Ricky Mason, Michael Matthews & Claire Olliphant all took part in the 10 mile race, while Russell Hughes and Christine Murray ran the relay. The conditions were excellent on a lovely July evening, as the race set off at 7.45pm and followed a very scenic but challanging route around the coast.

Christine Murray got off to a flying start on the first 5 miles of the relay race, before handing over to the equally speedy Russell for the remaining 5 miles. The sprinting duo raced around the course to earn themselves 1st Place in the Mixed Team event. Congratulations to Christine and Russell on a well deserved win.

The remaining nine members successfully completed the 10 mile course and enjoyed the hospitality of tea and sandwiches provided at the end of the evening.

Well done to all who took part!

Sunday 4 July 2010

Summer Races

There are a few races coming up during the month of July in which it is hoped there will be a good representation of club members taking part, these events include:
  • Coleraine 10K - Wednesday 14th July 2010
  • Portaferry 10 mile - Tuesday 20th July 2010
  • Dervock Half Marathon & 10K - Saturday 24th July 2010
  • NFU 5 (Previously RIADA 5) - Friday 30th July 2010
If members have entered or are planning to enter any of the above events please let Greg know.