Author: Peter Graham

On Monday 9th August, County Antrim Harriers turned out in force for a Memorial Club Run, from Ballyclare to Doagh and return, in memory of their esteemed member Raymond Hilman who sadly passed away in June. 
Raymond was not only a much loved Club Member and Coach, he was a dear friend, a true gentleman, and respected mentor. He was influential in the running journey of many of our members both past and present; as he had a passion in developing new runners and encouraging others to achieve new distance goals.  
Raymond was also known to the wider running community as the “man behind the camera” at the Sixmile ParkRun, encouraging a smile rather than a grimace on the final incline!
Raymond will be very much missed by Club members but his guidance and influence will continue. The turnout on Monday was testament to the respect he was held in by the Club.
In addition, the Club also made a donation of £500 to the Marie Curie Cancer charity.

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County Antrim Harriers had a very successful evening at the Broughshane 10k – with Chris Hopkins, in fantastic form, win the men’s race in a PB time of 34:40. While, new member Kerry Knipe, claimed a well deserved second in the ladies race in 43:27.

While out a recce run on Slieve Donard, for an upcoming hill race, three County Antrim Harriers, Sean Pagel, Claire Oliphant and Louise Smart, witnessed a walker take a bad fall.  On determining that the seriousness of the walkers injuries necessitated assistance from Mountain Rescue, the trio stayed with the walker, and their partner, until the Rescue Team arrived.

The Mourne Mountain Rescue Team social media post concerning the call-out stated “A note of thanks to the group of runners that stopped to assist the first casualty and provided initial help.”