Author: Peter Graham

The Club was again well represented at the tough Causeway Coast events, organised by 26 Extreme, with racers in each distance.  All raced strongly – special mention to those who took in the event for the first time, and to Louise Smart who secured a podium place in the ultra (2F / 20th overall). Another good day out!

Many congratulations to Irene Downey, whose strong and consistent 13.1 mile racing, resulted in her winning the F50 category in the Pure Running Half Marathon Series!  Irene’s success also makes Club history, as she is the first member to be a winner in this tough series.

On Sunday 17^th September, in near perfect conditions, twenty-six County Antrim Harriers, along with over 3,000 other runners, toed the line at Ormeau Park before touring the streets of Belfast in the 5^th Deep River Rock Belfast City Half Marathon.  The Harriers were in fine form; with focused summer training, as well on-course support from Club members, resulting in a plethora of well-deserved PBs and excellent distance debuts.  Well done all!

At the Larne 10k (9/9/17), hosted by East Coast AC, Natasha Henderson paced herself perfectly throughout the two lap course, to cross the line in a superb PB time of 43:42, and claim third prize.

While at the Full Moon Duathlon at Kirkstown (6/9/17), Wendy Forsythe and Tracey Andrews, in their duathlon debut, won the relay event.

Thank-you to everyone who made this years’ AGM a success; and special thanks to Ross and Sharon on providing such a lovely supper.

The following office bearers and Committee were voted in:

Chairperson – Colin Gilmore
Vice Chair – Peter Graham
Secretary – Irene Downey
Treasurer – Raymond Hilman
Asst Treasurer – Carol Annesley
PRO – Ruth Morrison
Committee: Heather Gault, Chris Hopkins, Rachel Lloyd, Ross McCowan, Brian McFall, Marty Kilpatrick, Glenn Smart, Louise Smart, Randall Smyth, Heather White.

Many thanks to Christine Neeson, Graeme O’Hara, Tanya Smith and Gillian Orr for all their work on Committee for the past year.

Congratulations to all our Award Winners:
C25K Award  – Jennifer Moore, Mervyn McQuillan
Best Newcomer – Patricia Hamill, Marty Kilpatrick
Age Graded Award – Helen Collins (73.56%), Stuart Gowans (71.5%) & Chris Hopkins (70.05)
Most Improved Award – Suzanne Kennedy, Chris Hopkins
Special Recognition Award – Louise Smart
Park Run Challenge – Roy Coulter
Club Member of the Year – Roy Coulter