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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