Wednesday 24 October 2012

Dublin Marathon 29/10/2012

Good luck to all the members of County Antrim Harriers who are taking part in Dublin Marathon on Monday 29th October 2012 - hope you have a great run!



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Monday 24 September 2012

Adverse Weather Conditions 24/09/12

Club Training for Monday 24th September 2012 has been CANCELLED due to the extremely wet & windy conditions and in the interest of the Health & Safety of all our members.

Training as usual (D.V.) on Wednesday 26th September 2012 at 7pm.

See you all then.


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Saturday 22 September 2012

CAH - Award Winners 2012

Congratulations to all our Annual Award Winners announced at our AGM on Friday 21st September 2012

Athlete of the Year - Chris Barrett.
Female Athlete of the Year - Christine Murray.
Veteran Athlete of the Year - Jonathan Turner.
Female Veteran of the Year - Heather White
Male Athlete Performance of the Year - Gary Montgomery & Ross McCowan.
Female Athlete Performance of the Year - - Andrena Berry & Irene Downey.
Most Improved Athlete of the Year - Natalie Davidson.
Newcomer of the Year - Christine Neeson.
Club Person of the Year - Louise Smart.
Special Award in appreciation for his services to the club - Russell Hughes


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Monday 17 September 2012

CAH - AGM & Awards Night

County Antrim Harriers will hold their Annual General Meeting and Awards evening on Friday 21st September 2012 at 7:15pm in Ballyclare Golf Club.

A self bought meal will be served around 8:30 and a menu for pre order is now available. Please speak to either Greg or Christine if you haven't received a copy.


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Saturday 15 September 2012

The Great North Run

Good luck to all the members of CAH taking part in the Great North Run on Sunday 16th September 2012 - Have a great run!


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Thursday 6 September 2012

CAH News Week 2nd - 9th September 2012

CAH NEWS.
Reminder to all members the club Christmas night out on Saturday 15th December 2012 is at Ballygally Castle Hotel and includes a Gala Buffet with DJ & lìve music from Exposure for £36 per person. Overnight accommodation including breakfast is also available for an extra £35 per person sharing either a double or triple room (total dinner & stay £71pp sharing). The venue is booking out quickly so names and rooms if required to Greg asap. Deposits of £15 pp to be paid no later than Wednesday 26th September.

AGM & Awards night on Friday 21st Sept 2012 at 7.15pm in the function room at Ballyclare Golf Club this is to be followed at 8.15pm by a social evening and self bought meal, and a menu is now available for this. Please can as many as possible plan to stay.

Annual Club Membership the year begins on the night of the AGM and our yearly subscription of £20 per member and an updated Membership Forms is due on the night or within 4 weeks of the AGM please.

Any queries or concerns regarding any of the above matters please contact Greg.


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Monday 3 September 2012

CAH - Upcoming Event Dates AGM / Christmas Dinner

The AGM of County Antrim Harriers will take place on Friday 21st September 2012 in Ballyclare Golf Club at 7:15pm. After the business at approximately 8:15pm there will be the opportunity to purchase a meal for those who wish to do so. Menu's etc will be circulated soon for those indicating that they will be attending. Please indicate to Greg if you will be attending.
CAH - Christmas Night Out.
Our Christmas Night out this year will take place on Saturday 15th December 2012 in Ballygally Castle the cost for the Party Night including Grand Buffet and entertainment will be £36 and for those who wish to have the meal and also enjoy bed and breakfast the cost will be £71 per person sharing a twin or triple room (a single supplement will apply). Please indicate to Greg as soon as possible if you intend to go as places book very quickly and also if you wish to stay overnight. A deposit of £15 per person is payable when you confirm that you wish to attend.
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Monday 20 August 2012

Inter Club Invitational Race Tue 21st Aug 2012

Hi everyone, for catering purposes Larne AC have asked us to let them know approx how many runners we hope to have out at the Inter Club Invitational Race on Tue nite 21st August 2013 at 7pm. Registration is from 6.30pm at Knockdhu Carpark near Cairncastle. The Entry Fee is £3 and ALL proceeds go to charity.

Post race refreshments at Matties Bar. As this is the first time we have been invited to this event which will have runners from CAH, EAH, Seapark, Larne, Bmena Runners & Glens Runners (ladies 4 miles, men 5 miles) on an out and back course which is suitable for runners of all abilities,
lets have a good club turnout if possible.

Greg will be at the club on Monday nite to give out maps if required and make arrangements for those who need lifts from the Leisure Centre.

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Thursday 26 July 2012

CAH Annual Club BBQ

CAH Annual Club BBQ from 7pm on Saturday 28th July 2012 by the kind invitation of Gary Montgomery - cost is £5 per person please give this to club Treasurer Irene.

If you are drinking please bring a bottle or whatever to help the party go with a swing.

If you still wish to go please give your name to Greg ASAP - friendship, music & craic guaranteed.

Remember be responsible DONT DRINK & DRIVE.


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Tuesday 10 July 2012

CAH News Wk 8th - 15th July 2012

C.A.H. NEWS
Training this week Monday at 7pm as usual. There will be NO official training on Wednesday 11th July 2012. Thereafter training as usual on Monday & Wednesday of the following week.

Races & Parkruns as per Athletics NI calendar.

Names please to Greg if you intend going to the annual club BBQ at 7pm on Sat 28th July 2012 this will be kindly hosted by Gary Montgomery.

A special invitation is extended to those who we haven't seen for a while. Partners welcome


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Monday 25 June 2012

CAH News 24th - 30th June 2012

CAH NEWS
Reminder club training Monday night 25th June at Templepatrick 7pm.
Wednesday night training as usual from the Leisure Centre with the option of training run or 6mile handicap race.
Names to Greg if you intend doing handicap race please.
ADVANCE NOTICE:
Club Annual BBQ Saturday 28th July 2012 from 7pm at Gary Montgomery's house. Partners are welcome names nearer the date please. A Special welcome is extended to those who we haven't seen for a while.
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Saturday 12 May 2012

From amateur jogger to top marathon runner

Stick to a training plan, drink protein shakes and neglect the housework! How Nell McAndrew went from amateur jogger to top marathon runner ...

Claire Hallissey may have run herself into the GB Olympic team at the London Marathon but another woman also achieved an impressive feat of endurance. Nell McAndrew improved her personal best by 14 minutes and smashed the three hour barrier to finish in a time of two hours and 54 minutes.

The 38-year-old burst into tears when she crossed the line and said she was delighted to finish comfortably under three hours when she spoke to the Mail Online. Read full article.

Tuesday 8 May 2012

Congratulations to CAH Runners at Belfast Marathon

Congratulations and well done to all who took part in very tuff and cold conditions on Monday 7th May 2012 at Belfast Marathon.

Congratulations to Natalie Davidson & Ally Bennett who completed their first marathon - well done ladies!

Special congratulations to Ross McCowan, Andrena Berry, Irene Downey, Colin Gilmore and Michael Matthews on their PB's

Also congratulations to Christine's relay team who finished in a super time of 2.43.18 and to Ricky's relay team who completed the course in 3.53.39.

Other club members also taking part in the marathon were Greg Hopkins, Jonathan Turner & Nigel Snoddy - well done to you also!

Please note there will be no official club training this Wednesday 9th May 2012 due to club nite out at the Templepatrick Bambou 7.30pm. Please confirm with Greg if you are going and bring your marathon medals from London and Belfast for photographs.


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Saturday 5 May 2012

Belfast City Marathon Monday 7th May 2012

Good Luck to all those taking part in Belfast City Marathon on Monday 7th May 2012 in either the full marathon or the relay.

Best wishes to those members taking part in their first marathon hope you have a great run :-)

Club Marathon night out Wednesday 9th May 2012 in Bamboo Templepatrick at 7:30pm - please advise Greg if you are attending - All Welcome


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Monday 30 April 2012

Belfast City Airport 5 Mile Road Race/ Les Jones

This race is in memory of Les Jones and will begin & finish in Victoria Park Belfast on Sunday 20th May 2012.

Entries are limited to 500.
Closing date for entries is Friday 11th May 2012 or when 500 entries have been received.

Enter online at www.athleticsni.org

Athletics NI registered fee £9.00
Non registered fee £11.00


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Sunday 29 April 2012

London Marathon Entry For 2013

Reminder to everyone interested in the 2013 London Marathon that the online ballot opens on Mon 30th April and closes when 125000 applicants have been received, which is normally within 24 hours.

As per the club rules only those members unsuccessful in this ballot will be entered into our internal club ballot for any London Marathon club entries we receive.

Please advise Greg asap if you successfully enter the online ballot.

Also if you are successful don't forget its possible to defer your entry until 2014.


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Wednesday 18 April 2012

Virgin London Marathon 2012

County Antrim Harriers wish all those club members preparing to travel and take part in the Virgin London Marathon on Sunday 22nd April 2012 a safe journey and a fantastic run :-)


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Saturday 14 April 2012

Boston Marathon

County Antrim Harriers wish Club Chairman Greg Hopkins well as he takes part in Boston Marathon on Monday 16th April 2012.

Good Luck Greg!


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Monday 2 April 2012

CAH Congratulate Ultra Marathon Member

County Antrim Harriers congratulate club member and Ultra Marathon runner Jonathan Turner on his latest incredible run on 31st March 2012 from Glasgow to Edinburgh. Jonathan completed the 56 miles in a terrific time of 10:59:35 to earn himself 72nd place - well done to you Jonathan!


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Club News 2nd April - 8th April 2012

Club training as usual this week meeting at 7pm - Don't forget hi vìz clothing and good road sense is required when out running the country roads.

Names and £16 required if you are wanting to run in Belfast Marathon relay race.

If there is anyone wishing to sponsor some of our marathon runners those we are aware of:
Claire & Nigel (Brain Tumour UK)
Ally (Stand by Me - Kids Alive) Natalie (Children's Hospice)

London Marathon 22 April 2012

Best wishes to all CAH members who are completing their final few weeks of training and preparation for this years Virgin London Marathon.

Saturday 24 March 2012

Larne Half Marathon

Good luck to all County Antrim Harriers taking part in today's Half Marathon and Relay :-)


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Saturday 10 March 2012

CAH News Week 10th - 17th March 2012

Training as usual this week Monday & Wednesday meeting at 7pm at the Leisure Centre. Long run Saturday 10th March approx 13m approx meeting at Leisure Centre at 11.30am.

Sunday Run 11th March 2011
Speak to Colin if wanting longish sunday morning run.

Parkruns as usual this weekend and 5m road race in Belfast at 2pm on Saturday 10th.

Larne Half Marathon
Don't forget to enter if doing Larne Half Mara on Saturday 24th March at 11am - only 3 weeks away . Enter online individual £18 or relay team entry £36 too expensive to enter on the day.
Note relay this year is legs of 4m, 5m & 4m with changeover at DRAINS BAY and BALLYGALLY.

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Wednesday 15 February 2012

Tuesday 14 February 2012

CAH News Week 12th - 18th Feb 2012

CAH NEWS

Training as usual this week meeting Monday & Wednesday at the Sixmile Leisure Centre at 7pm.

Speedwork
Leaving from Avondale at 6.30pm on Thursday 16th Feb.

Weekend Run
Long run from leisure centre car park on Saturday 18th Feb at 11.30am with option of more or less depending on your needs.

Long sedate run approx 14 miles FRIDAY morn 17th Feb at 9.30am leaving from Avondale.

Please text Greg if you intend to go to any of these sessions so he knows to wait for you.

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Monday 6 February 2012

Larne Half Marathon 24 March 2012

Larne Half Marathon 2012

All of us at Larne Athletic Club would be pleased to welcome you back to this year’s Larne Half Marathon which will take place on Saturday 24th March 2012 at 13:00.

You can download a flyer for the race at the following link.

Online entry is available at http://larnehalfmarathon.com/ where we will be posting regular updates about the race over the coming weeks.

You will also be able to keep up to date by "attending" the Facebook Event

As well as the 13.1 Mile Road Race there is also a non-competitive 13.1 Mile Walk or a 3 Stage Relay Team event to choose from.

As a past competitor at Larne you will know that our half marathon is organized by runners for runners and features the usual ingredients:

FASTER COURSE - NEW FOR 2012
A great scenic run along the Antrim Coast Road
Accurately measured course
Large number of marshals on the course
Water supplied in small bottles that you can carry with you
Technical T-Shirt
Ideal timing for anyone doing Belfast or London Marathon
Pre and post race massage
Sandwiches, tea and coffee for runners and spectators
Family Atmosphere
A proportion of each entry fee is donated to charity
Guaranteed great weather!
All for at a great value price!

If you can’t make it this year but you liked our event please tell your running friends and perhaps we will see you some other year.

If you have any queries about the race please call me on 07802 403013 or email larnehalfmarathon@gmail.com

Brian Spence
Secretary – Larne Athletic Club

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Thursday 2 February 2012

Long Run Saturday 4th February 2012

Please be advised that the long run this Saturday 4th February will be meeting in the car park of LARNE Leisure Centre and leaving at 11.30am sharp. We will follow the route around the Larne Half Marathon course and its new Weyburn Road section at Ballygally, omitting the Main street, High Street and Victoria Road sections of Larne town due to shoppers & traffic.

Distance around 11 miles and those wanting more or less can run accordingly.

In view of the colder weather please bring a change of clothes and wear hi vìz running gear due to necessity at times of running the on roads that are without footpaths.

For those who would like to relax in the jaccuzzi, steam room, sauna or maybe swim in Larne Leisure Centre post run, the cost is £5.

All are welcome.


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Wednesday 1 February 2012

CAH News 29th Jan - 5th Feb 2012

CLUB NEWS
Training as usual Monday & Wednesday evening meeting at the Leisure Centre at 7pm.

Christine's Speed work session Thursday 2nd February at 6.30pm at Avondale.

Saturday 4th February Long Run
This weeks long run will follow the Larne Half Marathon course meeting at LARNE LEISURE CENTRE CAR PARK at 11.30am.

All members invited and welcome at all training sessions.


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Thursday 26 January 2012

CAH News For Thrs 26 Jan & Sat 28th Jan 2012

Christine's Speed Work Session:
Meeting tonight Thursday 26th January at Avondale at 6.30pm. Greg won't be there but please park as normal in his garden area and leave Christine an exit point for fire emergencies.

Saturday Morning Long Run:
Saturday morning long run meeting at leisure centre and leaving 11.30am - 10 miles approximately and whatever anyone wants to add on.

Route:
Out to Doagh, Burnside, Moyra Road, Holestone Road, down past Gibsons at Newmills Road, turn left down Hollybank Road, down Grange Road n turn left at Grange Road which brings you out at the bend on the Ballymena Road. Turn right and back to Doagh and Ballyclare.
All welcome but Text if you intend to come on Saturday so we know to wait on any late arrivals.


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Saturday 21 January 2012

Glasgow Weekend & 10K Run May 2012

Glasgow Weekend - Dick Wedlock 10K
Leaving Friday 11th May 2012 and returning Sunday 13th May 2012 -Dick Wedlock 10k race takes place on Saturday 12th May.

Plenty of time for shopping etc. Excellent race with plenty of post race food, drink & prizes.

2 nights accommodation at Ibis Hotel central Glasgow now at £102 plus breakfast for extra £7.50. Easyjet flights return are £55 at moment. Race entry fee £10 which includes on night of race free ceilidh with band, buffet, dessert, coffee, plenty of dancing and craic organised by Strathclyde Fire & Rescue.

Please contact Christine if you would like to go and for further details.


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Friday 20 January 2012

Long Run Route: Sat 21st Jan 2012

Long Run Saturday 21st Jan 2011 - Leaving leisure centre car park at 11.30am sharp.

Route out to Ballynure, past petrol station on footpath and out main Larne Road and thereafter take 4 consecutive Right Turns every time you come to a road junction starting with Ballybracken - From here its quite undulating with a few climbs at the start before levelling out. The Road back towards Ballynure can be busy at times so be careful and stop if necessary. Lisa to leave drinks out at rear of Presbyterian church hall.

Total distance approximately 10 miles and those wanting a little further can do a loop within Ballyclare.

All welcome.


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Thursday 19 January 2012

CAH News Week 21st - 28th January 2012


CAH NEWS

Speedwork Thursday 19th Jan

Christine's Speedwork session at Avondale tonight at 6.30pm.

Saturday 21st January
Saturday morning @ 11.30am long run from leisure centre car park 10-14miles.

Belfast Marathon Relay
Names and £16 asap to Christine for club relay teams for Belfast Marathon.

Larne Half Marathon
Note Larne half marathon is on Saturday 24th March @11am and will follow new route:
Route starts at Chaine Memorial Road near the tower and along Main Street, High Street, Victoria Road, and out the coast. At Croft Road climb heading out of Ballygally new route turns right at first cross roads and up Weyburn Road and out near Matties pub and down towards Ballygally as normal.

Training next week is as normal Monday & Wednesday.

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Wednesday 18 January 2012

Route for Wednesday 18th January 2012

Wednesday Route :
Back path to Riverdale, up Beaston Road then in/out Craighill, down Beaston Road. Charles Drive, Rashee Road, up and down Victoria Road, Readers Park, Rathmena and back to Leisure Centre.

If running extra or less of the route emphasis to all to run in groups, pairs etc for safety reasons, and don't leave anyone running isolated.


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