Make Running a Regular Part of Your Life
Well done to John Holmes for flying the CAH flag at the “Get Off The Road” 6 mile trail run at Tranquility Lake, Pelham, AL organised by Southeastern Trail Runs.
The challenging course had it all – narrow trails, tripping hazards, steep inclines and descents and even a river to run through!
On Saturday (26th), one of County Antrim Harrier’s ultra-running enthusiasts Sarah Kinnear, completed the challenging Castle to Castle Trilogy Part 1 race. Hosted by We Run Wild NI, the self-navigated 50k route took participants from Glenarm Castle to Carrickfergus Castle over the open terrain of the Ulster Way including climbs over Shane’s Hill and Carninard in Ballyboley Forest. Conditions, both over-head and under-foot, were perfect; and well-prepared Sarah covered the course with her usual determination to finish strong. Very well done.
💥 Craic-ing racing by all CAHs at the SPAR Craic 10k – St Patrick’s Day! Special mention to all who PBd, and to Chris Hopkins who set yet another Club Record*! Chris claimed 4th place in a magnificent time of 33:29.
*previous CAH 10k record was set in March 2013!
Registration for the Clubs successful Couch To 5k programme is now open at www.countyantrimharriers.co.uk. The programme, starts on Monday 21st March at the Sixmile Leisure Centre, and will run on Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-7pm, over 9 weeks, to help those (minimum age 18) who want to get up and get running in time for the Clubs May Fair 5k on Saturday 28th May. The £36 fee also includes free entry to Sixmile Leisure Centre the May Fair 5k plus race t-shirt and finishers medal!
Well done to Patricia Hamill on her well deserved podium place (3F) at Atlas Running Shane’s Castle Half Marathon. In perfect spring sunshine, Patricia completed the mixed trail and tarmac course in an impressive 1:47:22.
Congratulations to Chris Hopkins, on resetting the Club ParkRun Record yet again! On form Chris sped round Victoria Park, Belfast in a superb 16:06, taking 6sec off the Club Record he set in September 2021!
Saturday morning, saw the Club out in force to take over the volunteer roles at Sixmilewater ParkRun, and to help Wendy Forsythe celebrate her 100th ParkRun.
County Antrim Harriers is excited to announce that entry to the much anticipated May Fair 10k and 5k Races, on Saturday 28th May 2022, is now open. The Club is delighted that local firm Hanna Plastics, has come onboard as the main race sponsor. All finishers will receive a medal, and the first 400 entrants will also receive a race t-shirt. So what are you waiting for!
More information and online entry links, can be found on the race page
Chris Hopkins had a well deserved podium finish (3rd) at today’s Born 2 Run Castlewellan 10k – completing the testing course in a superb 35:11!
Congratulations to Sarah Kinnear, on her superb performance at unique Last One Standing event at Castleward; toeing the line of the tough 4.2 mile trail loop every hour for 26 hours! – running by daylight and torchlight; through various levels of precipitation; and on progressively tired legs!
Sarah’s preparation and determination allowed her to cover 109.6 miles PB (one of only 12 men and 2 ladies to do so), and help Team Ireland win the inter-home nation event.