Tuesday 24 December 2013

Seasons Greetings!

County Antrim Harriers wish all it's members, friends & families a very Merry Christmas and also take this opportunity to remind you of the Boxing Day social run at 10am leaving from the Leisure centre car park.

See you there ..


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Sunday 15 December 2013

CAH News Monday 16th Dec 2013

CAH NEWS
Warm up with Louise at rear of Leisure Centre at 6.30pm then traditional Santa & Tinsel run at 7pm so wear something Christmassy such as a santa hat or piece of tinsel etc.

Route out via football pitches B'nure rd, main st, the square, doagh rd & estates and back same way.

Post run refreshments at fire station. Good turnout if possible please.

Take care.


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Wednesday 11 December 2013

CAH News Wed 11th Dec 2013

CAH NEWS
Warmup with Louise at rear of Leisure centre 6.30pm. At 7pm choice of speedwork with Louise or run with Christine. Hi viz compulsory and course usual bottom of town Henryville, Colinview, etc through to Doagh Rd estates and back.

Reminder the clubs Santa & Tinsel run next Mon followed by shloer, mince pies etc in fire station.

Boxing day social run 9.30am meeting at Leisure centre carpark.

New Year's Day social run meeting Ballynure Pres Church car park at 9.30am followed by a traditional breakfast at Randall's home. A good turn out please at all these events. Take care.

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Sunday 8 December 2013

CAH News Monday 9th Dec 2013

CAH NEWS
Monday warm up with Louise at 6.30pm at rear of leisure centre. Club run from 7pm - hi viz compulsory for the run, route riverdale and top of town to victoria rd and back.

Take care.


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Wednesday 4 December 2013

CAH News Wed 4th Dec 2013

CAH NEWS
Warm up with Louise 6.30pm and hillwork at 7pm or Club run with Christine at 7pm - route bottom of town henryville, colinview etc to grange valley and doagh rd estates.
Hi viz to be worn please.

Malcolm cup xc Saturday if interested.

Reminder Eileens birthday bash Saturday 7th Dec in greenisland.

Christmas night out balances now due please to Greg asap.

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Monday 2 December 2013

CAH News Monday 2nd Dec 2013

CAH NEWS
Christmas night out balances overdue and must be paid this week please.

Monday training - warm up with Louise 6.30pm, thereafter at 7pm run: route back path, riverdale and usual top of town run to end of victoria rd, estates and back.

Hi viz compulsory.



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Friday 29 November 2013

Dates For Your Diary


CAH Dates For Your Diary:

Sat 7th Dec: Eileen's birthday bash at greenisland.

Mon16th Dec: Club training nite is our Santa Run ( must wear a santa hat, or something Christmassy such as a piece of tinsel) to be followed at a nearby venue with shloer, mince pieces, pringles and other eatables.

Thrs 26th Dec: Boxing Day social run, meeting at leisure centre car park 10am.

Wed 1st Jan 2014: New Year's Day social run, meeting at 9.30am B'nure Pres church car park, run out to Straid and back. To be followed by a traditional breakfast at Randall's home at 1 Church Road B'nure.

Please support if possible all these events.



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Wednesday 27 November 2013

CAH News Wednesday 27th Nov 2013

CAH NEWS
Wednesday nite warm up with Louise 6.30pm.

Hi viz compulsory for run at 7pm which is leisure centre, bnure rd, main st, avondale dr, grange valley, ollardale, doagh rd, rashee, hillmount, rathmena, readers pk, rashee rd and back to leisure centre.

Club Tracksuit
Anyone wishing to order a new club tracksuit turn up early to try sample sizes on - see Louise.

Dates For Your Diary
Sat 7th Dec: Eileen's birthday bash at greenisland.

Mon16th Dec: Club training nite is our Santa Run ( must wear a santa hat, or something Christmassy such as a piece of tinsel) to be followed at a nearby venue with shloer, mince pieces, pringles and other eatables.

Thrs 26th Dec: Boxing Day social run, meeting at leisure centre car park 10am.

Wed 1st Jan 2014: New Year's Day social run, meeting at 9.30am B'nure Pres church car park, run out to Straid and back. To be followed by a traditional breakfast at Randall's home at 1 Church Road B'nure.

Please support if possible all these events.
Take care.


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Monday 25 November 2013

CAH News Monday 25th November 2013

CAH NEWS
Warm up with Louise at rear of leisure centre at 6.30pm.

Club run at 7pm hi viz compulsory for the run - stay in your groups and don't run isolated. Course is reverse of the bottom of the town route we usually run, so head out by Woodsides path and do the doagh rd estates, then ollardale, grange valley, mill rd, green rd colinview henryville and back to leisure centre.

For those going to Christmas night out balances are due at end of this week at the latest.
Take care.


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Tuesday 19 November 2013

CAH News Wednesday 20th Nov 2013

CAH NEWS
Wednesday night training warm up with Louise @ 6.30pm at rear of leisure centre.

Club run @ 7pm hi viz compulsory for the run. We will ignore victoria rd due to roadworks that have left its road & footpaths trip hazards and thus route will be leisure centre, bnure rd, main st, avondale dr, ollardale, turn right at chapel n down doagh rd to the square, up rashee rd, turn left into Hillmount Ave, up rathmena and in & out readers park, down rashee and back to leisure centre. Greg won't be there but dont forget your Christmas night out balances before the end of November.
Take care.


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Sunday 17 November 2013

CAH News Monday 18th Nov 2013

CAH NEWS
Monday night training 7pm - warm up with Louise rear of leisure centre at 6.30pm.

Hi viz compulsory for the run which is the bottom of the town route of henryville, millvale, colinview, mill rd, park, grange valley & doagh rd estates and back.

Stay in ur groups as much as possible or at least close proximity to each other.

Races as per NI Athletics fixture list. Dont forget Seeley 10k race Sat 30th Nov.

Support if u can a coffee morning hosted by our members Heather Gault, Joanne Robinson & family circle at Heather's home 41 Carntall Road this Sat 23rd Nov 10am - 2pm in aid of Queen's Cancer Research Centre. All welcome.


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Wednesday 13 November 2013

CAH News Wednesday 13th Nov 2013

CAH NEWS
No warm up or speedwork tonight Louise & Christine unavailable.

For the run hi viz compulsory and use footpaths when feasible. Wear sensible winter running clothing. The course is the upper part of the town - back path, riverdale, charles drive, rashee, victoria, readers, rathmena & back.

Beware from now on of slippy or icy paths/roads, black ice etc. Stay in your groups or at least stay close to each other.

For those going to club night out on 21st Dec all balances payable to me or Irene by 1st Dec latest please.

Also be advised of an open invitation to Eileen Stewart's 60th birthday party on 7th Dec from 8pm til late at the Greenisland War Memorial Sports Club. Stricly a no gift policy but donations can be made if u feel the need on the night which will go to Eileen's favourite dog charity RSVP to Glenn Smart please.

Take care.


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Monday 11 November 2013

CAH News Monday 11th Nov 2013

CAH NEWS
warm up with Louise @ 6.30pm rear of leisure centre.

Hi viz compulsory as usual. With the colder weather 3 layers of upper clothing to include a base layer to keep the skin dry & wick sweat from the skin to the mid layer which provides warmth and the shell layer to protect from wind & rain plus hats & gloves should be the norm.

Also be aware to look out for icy patches on roads & paths. Route is a slight variation and reverse on what we normally run so head out Woodsides path, the Square, Doagh rd, Highgrove, Huntingdale, Ollardale, Grange Valley, Avondale Dr, Main st, Green rd, Collinview, Millvale and back to leisure centre.

Stay in ur groups if possible, dont run isolated and speed up or slow down if required.

Take care.


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Wednesday 6 November 2013

CAH News Wednesday 6th Nov 2013

CAH NEWS
Warm up at rear leisure centre @ 6.30pm. Option at 7pm speedwork with Louise or run on top of the town route of back path riverdale & usual course up 2 rashee, victoria, readers, rathmena etc. Stay in your groups or at best dont be isolated so speed up or drop back and run in company. Run on footpaths when possible and take all due care.

Hi viz compulsory.

Dont forget for those interested new larne park run 9.30am Sat from Dixon Hall, Drains Bay and thru Carnfunnock.

Louise is hoping to organise a trip to Munich in Oct 2014 for the mara/half mara. If interested contact her or check club Facebook page.

Take care.


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Sunday 3 November 2013

CAH News Monday 4th Nov 2013

CAH NEWS
Warm up tomorrow night at rear of leisure centre with Louise @ 6.30pm.

Hi viz compulsory for the run which is the bottom of town from leisure centre, B'nure rd, henryville, millvale, colinview, green rd, mill rd, the park, grange valley, ollardale & doagh rd estates & back.

Stay in your groups and try not to get isolated. Post run first monday of the month coffee with Louise & co at Browns but report back as usual to leisure centre carpark first please for a headcount.

For information inaugural Larne park run this sat at 9.30am starting from Dixon Hall car park Drains Bay and taking in Carnfunnock.

Take care.


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Wednesday 30 October 2013

CAH News Wednesday 30th Oct 2013

CAH NEWS.
No official warm up or speedwork tonight so go easy the first mile of the run and use it to warm up.

Hi viz compulsory and with colder evenings wear a base layer (not cotton), another top, and then your jacket. Consider hats & gloves too.

Route for all groups is the top of the town course from back path, riverdale, charles drive, rashee, victoria, readers, rathmena and back. Stay in your groups and on footpaths when available.

Hoodie orders & money tonight or friday latest. New order of club vests due soon plus sample of new tracksuit.

Couple of places still available for Christmas nite out £10 deposit required. A few subscriptions still due and as this includes insurance cover important it is paid asap. Instalments accepted.
Take care.


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Sunday 27 October 2013

CAH News Monday 28th Oct 2013

CAH NEWS
warm up at rear of leisure centre with Christine @ 6.30pm.

At 7pm latest everyone congregate in area near vending machines and leave the main area at toilets clear please for other leisure centre users.

Hi viz compulsory and run on footpaths when possible.
Route is the bottom of town course from leisure centre B'nure rd. Slower group into millvale while faster runners into henryville first then colinview, green rd, mill rd, grange valley & doagh rd estates and back to leisure centre. Stay in your groups as much as possible and dont run isolated.

Take care.


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Wednesday 23 October 2013

CAH News Wed 23rd Oct 2014

CAH NEWS.
Warm up tonight with Louise at 6.30. From 7pm option of Hill work or run around town.

Hi viz compulsory and run on foothpaths when available.

Route is the top of the town course of the backpath, riverdale, charles drive, rashee, victoria, readers & rathmena. On exiting the bottom of rathmena at hillmount avenue, retrace your steps & return 2 leisure centre via charles drive, b'easton rd, b'corr rd and the long side path at ASDA. (not the woodsides path).

Take care.


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Monday 21 October 2013

CAH News Monday 21st Oct 2013

CAH NEWS
Hi viz compulsory on training nites.

Warm up rear leisure centre 6.30pm with louise. Route tonight all groups leave via old ASDA and out onto main st. Cross road & up Avondale Drive. Slower group 1 anti clockwise lap of Grange Valley. Faster group do same plus extra half lap of grange valley then everyone up Ollardale, Doagh rd estates lap of huntingdale & highgrove & return to leisure centre.

A few subscriptions still to be paid and as this includes insurance important it is paid asap.

A few places still available to club Christmas night out £10 deposits asap. All monies to Irene or in her absense Christine.
Take care.


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Wednesday 16 October 2013

CAH News Wednesday 16th October 2013

CAH NEWS.
Hi viz compulsory. Warm up with Louise at rear leisure centre at 6.30pm. Thereafter at 7pm option of pyramid speed session with Louise OR training run around top of town usual route of back path. Slower group turn left (fast group turn right n run a lap of riverdale) and thereafter ballyeaston Rd, charles drive, rashee rd, up and down victoria rd, readers park, rathmena park and back through town 2 leisure centre. Run in your groups as best as possible or at least pairs & dont run in isolation. With winter approaching start thinking about wearing hats, gloves etc.

Any outstanding subscriptions or Christmas dinner deposits pay 2 Irene asap please.
Take care.


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Monday 14 October 2013

CAH News Monday 14th October 2013

CAH NEWS
Don't forget folks hi viz compulsory on all training nites. Warm up with Louise at rear of leisure centre 6.30pm. Everyone should meet up inside leisure centre at 7pm sharp.

Route 14/10/13 out from leisure centre to: Clare Vets, cross road here & up Bnure rd on footpath. Slower group turn right into Millvale whist faster runners do in & out of Henryville. Thereafter all will proceed via Colinview, Green Rd, Mill Rd & normal route through park & clockwise loop of Grange Valley, Ollardale, Doagh Rd, Huntingdale & Highgrove if desired & back to leisure centre. (If deviating from route for whatever reason please run in company).

A few annual subscriptions still to be paid asap please. If you are going to Christmas night out 21st Dec at Templeton £10 deposits are required. Partners welcome. All monies if applicable to Irene please.

Dont forget Eileen's open invite to her 60th birthday bash on 7th Dec 2013. (More details nearer the date)

Take care.


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Wednesday 9 October 2013

CAH news Wed 9th Oct 2013

CAH NEWS - meeting leisure centre tonight 9/10/13 @ 7pm sharp.

Hi viz must be worn by one & all, and run on footpaths when available. Run & stay in groups.

Route tonight top of town. Everyone run out back path & slow group turn left (fast group turn right & run lap of Riverdale) & then beaston rd, charles drive, rashee rd, up & down victoria rd then readers park, rathmena, the square & back to leisure centre.

Take care.


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Monday 12 August 2013

CAH News 11th - 17th August 2013

CAH NEWS.
Training as usual Monday & Wednesday. Reminder club Annual Summer Social at Chris Barrett's, Ballyrobert next Saturday 17th August 2013 from 7.30pm onwards - £5 per person partners welcome. Good food, music & craic. Names to Greg
please.

Also lets please have a good turnout for the Larne Inter club invitational charity race on Tuesday 20th August @ 7.30pm at Cairncastle - All abilities welcome.


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Thursday 1 August 2013

World Police & Fire Games

Best Wishes from all at County Antrim Harriers to Club Secretary Christine Murray as she competes in the WPFG - we know you'll do well Christine :-)

Location:Belfast

Wednesday 17 July 2013

CAH Summer Social Evening 17th Aug 2013

CAH Summer Social Evening will be held at the kind invitation of Chris Barrett at his home on Saturday 17th August 2013 from 7:30pm onwards. Please speak to Greg or Chris before the event to let them know you will be attending and for directions to Chris's home.

Location:Chris Barrett's Home

Sunday 23 June 2013

Club Training Monday 25 June 2013

CAH club training on Monday 25th June 2013 meeting at the car park at TEMPLEPATRICK roundabout at 7pm for the usual run up Paradise Walk (past Hilton) to the top of the hill, turn left at Ballybentragh Road, down to Dunadry, then left again & back towards Templepatrick & the car park. Hope to see you there.





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Thursday 20 June 2013

Monday 27 May 2013

CAH Club News 26th May - 1st June 2013

CAH NEWS:
Club training as usual this week Monday & Wednesday meeting at the Sixmile Leisure Centre for 7pm sharp.

Could we have a good turn out for the Waterworks 5K Parkrun at 9.30am this Saturday (1st June 2013) as Heather White celebrates (dv) her 100th parkrun. Club vests to be worn if possible, and please bring some buns, biscuits or whatever you can to help boost the post race tea/coffee.

For those who haven't ran a Parkrun before, please log on and register your details at Parkrun uk and receive by return your entry barcode. Greg


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Sunday 19 May 2013

CAH News 19th - 25th May 2013

CAH NEWS. Due to the carpark congestion at the Leisure Centre with the Mayfair fun fair, and with the secretary/coach's agreement the club will meet this week on both Monday & Wednesday night at 7pm in BALLYEASTON church/village car park.

Also in advance Heather White hopes (dv) to complete her 100th parkrun on Saturday 1st June 2013 at the Waterworks (9.30am start). Could we have as many of CAH to attend on the day as possible and could you please bring some food to share, also club vests to be worn please if you have one.

Anyone new to the parkrun scene please register in advance at www.parkrun.org.uk in order to receive your entry barcode.


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Thursday 16 May 2013

Greenlough 10k Road Race




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Monday 22 April 2013

Titanic Quarter 10k

CAH have a good turnout at the Titanic 10k on Sunday 21st April 2013




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London 2014 Ballot Entry

For info the Ballot for the 2014 Virgin London Marathon opens online on Monday 29th April 2013. Also be advised that Sports Travel International, a Dublin based company and not to be confused with a UK firm of the same name, will have a limited number of guaranteed places for London, Boston and other big city marathons, though you will have to book a package with them re hotel etc. and the price will be somewhat inflated. Check their website for details.

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Friday 19 April 2013

London Marathon 21 April 2013

Good luck from CAH to Ally & Jacqueline who are taking part in the London Marathon on Sunday 21st April 2013 - safe journey & have a great run ladies!


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Thursday 18 April 2013

CAH Show Support For Boston Marathon Victims

County Antrim Harriers Club Secretary Christine Murray (in the foreground) arranged for especially commissioned T shirts to be worn by the members at the club's regular Wednesday night training session to express their solidarity and support to the victims of the Boston Marathon terrorist attack.


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Dick Wedlock Memorial 10k 2013

Christine Murray is hoping to arrange a weekend trip to Glasgow for the Dick Wedlock Memorial 10k organised by Strathclyde Fire & Rescue on Sat 11th May 2013. A well organised event with a ceilidh on the Saturday evening. Highly Recommended. All welcome.




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Saturday 13 April 2013

Vienna Marathon & Half Marathon

Good luck and safe travels to all those members taking part in the Vienna Marathon & Half Marathon this weekend - have a great run!


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Thursday 28 March 2013

Belfast City Marathon 2013

Remember to enter before 5th April 2013 to avoid the surcharge!



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Sunday 17 March 2013

Monday 4 March 2013

Whitehead 5mile Road Race 1st April

Monday 1st April 2013 @ 12 noon


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Sunday 3 March 2013

CAH News 3rd - 9th March 2013

Club News
Training as usual this week from the Leisure Centre on Monday & Wednesday @ 7pm.

Races & Parkruns as per Athletics NI fixture list.

£17 payment to Louise tomorrow night (4/3/13) if ordering the new green club hoodie. Club vest money to Greg please.

Chris Barrett has kindly given an invitation to ALL the members of the club to attend the evening wedding celebrations of his daughter Katie & Andrew on Saturday 23rd March 8.30pm at the Hilton Templepatrick. This is the evening of the Larne Half Marathon and this will be an excellent way to end the day so lets have a good turn out please.


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Thursday 7 February 2013

CAH News Wk 10th - 16th Feb 2013

CAH NEWS
Training as usual on Monday 10th & Wednesday 13th February 2013 with the option of speed work both nights.

Route on Monday night - from bottom of the town ie Henryville Millvale, Colinview, Mill Rd thru park etc.

Route Wednesday night from top of town Riverdale Charles Drive, Rashee, Victoria etc.

Online entries now open for Larne Half Marathon 23rd March 2013 Lets have our usual good club turnout for this.

(Pre) St Valentines run on Monday night 10th Feb with Shloer Pringles Love Hearts & Ferrero Rocher for all at the end.



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Monday 21 January 2013

Club News Wk 20th - 26th January 2013

Club training on as usual tonight 21st January 2013. If you think its not appropriate to drive to the leisure centre or run then please do not attend. There is always another night! If intending to run please wear hi viz, good footwear with plenty of tread, woollen hats, gloves, etc. If you have YAK TRAK or similar grips for your shoes wear them.
If conditions worsen there is the option of running on snow/grass on the football pitch or 6mile park. It may also be helpful to smear vaseline, baby oil, wintergreen or similar on your feet to keep the cold and damp away.
We hope the conditions will improve soon but in the meantime take care.
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