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At the 43^rd BMW Berlin Marathon, Louise Smart paced herself perfectly, crossing the line in an amazing 3:30:59 (PB), to reset the Club’s ladies marathon record yet again (previously achieved at Amsterdam Marathon 2015).  Irene Downey, Claire Oliphant, Julie Young, Christine Neeson, Paula McMaster and Cathy Hopkins also gave strong performances.

Louise Smart, took on another new challenge, by competing in the Garmin Mourne Skyline Mountain Trail Race.  Starting on Newcastle’s promenade, the gruelling but scenic 35km race, incorporating 3,370m of ascent, over nine majestic peaks, attracted many international competitors.  Despite the conditions, and the terrain, Louise performed extremely well, and was delighted to finish in 6:49:22 (2 F35).

Claire Oliphant and Ruth Morrison won their respective age categories at this fun but tough, trail, headtorch-lit 5k.

Wendy Forsythe, on her Cross County debut, at the McConnell Shield, came first in her age group (FV65).  Well done Wendy.

The Club was well represented at the tough Tollymore Trail Marathon event, organised by 26 Extreme, with racers in each distance.  All raced strongly – special mention to those who PBd and to Louise Smart who secured a podium place in the ultra (2F / 8th overall).

At the Malcolm Cup Cross Country in Ballyclare, history was made with the Club fielding a Mens Team for the first time – well done to Rob Graham, Chris Hopkins, Nick Gardner and Marty Kilpatrick.

The Club held their annual Tinsel Run, on Wednesday 14 December, bringing festive joy and Christmas bells to the streets of Ballyclare.

County Antrim Harriers took the opportunity to take part in Parkruns on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, and double ParkRun on New Years Day!  Well done all, especially those who achieved Personal Bests, and to Raymond Hilman, who ran his 50^th ParkRun at Waterworks on Christmas Day and was joined by family, Club members, and friends.