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.

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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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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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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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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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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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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