Bill Easton, the US College Running Coach, said “You can’t flirt with the track. You must marry it”.Well, those who went to Prof Alan and Jim’s track session on Wednesday night might not argue with that.I think I got introduced, married and finally divorced by that 10th rep. The track got the kids. Taking on…
Classy, bubbly, often drunk at parties. I could be talking about prosecco. I could be talking about most of our female Harriers. But more of that later. Taking on the parkruns this week were:Valley parkrun:Alan Erwin 20:32PB (and 3rd finisher), Ciaran Hawkins 28:19, Neill McGlinchey 30:33, Owen Fulton 30:41, John Teer 40:06 Waterworks parkrun:Joe Mathers…
Well, that was a week for the waterproofs, although Barra has promised us another heatwave, so there might still be a chance to top up that tan. Taking on the parkruns this week were: Waterworks Parkrun:Kevin Donnelly 21:45Dawn Blain 24:51 Portrush parkrun:Janet Grew 30:52 Antrim Parkrun:Elaine Kennedy 32:40. Congratulations to Elaine on completing her 200th…
Well, looks like that’s the Summer done for another year then. It might be August 1st but no harm checking out the deals on base layers online, right? Taking on the parkruns this week were:Valley parkrun:Neil Campbell 19:37, Sean Doherty 27:03, Matthew Hawkins 29:20, Ciaran Hawkins 29:20 Waterworks parkrun:Ciaran Wright 24:17, Jim Hewitt 26:47, Susan…
“Heat not a furnace for your foe so hot that it do singe yourself” said Shakespeare.No, I’ve no idea what he’s on about either but, to be fair, I’m just glad that it’s hot enough for me to complain about how hot it is. They say heat makes things expand. Thank goodness for that, I…
This is the week of the year where the big yellow thing is actually in the sky over Mallusk. Enjoy it while you can because we all know it will not be long until the rain is coming in sideways again. First one to gurn about it being too warm has to wear ADav’s wee…
Yes, I know this should have been posted last night but there was football on, in case you hadn’t noticed. You may have seen some coverage on the tv. Possibly on EBC1.Other home nations are available, allegedly.2 late results off the Vidiprinter from last weekend:Micky McAuley ran the NIMRA Annalong Horseshow mountain race (20k and…
“There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered.”“Whatever I said, whatever I did, I didn’t mean it. I just want you back for good.”Those are the words of Nelson Mandela and Gary Barlow.Two great, if different, men but I think we all…
Congratulations to Suzanne, Gemma and Clare on the successful completion of their UK Athletics Level 1 Coaching Assistant Qualification.Brilliant work ladies
An epic tussle unfolded as some fantastic achievements last month earned deserved recognition. Harriers voted in their numbers for those who either shone at training, raced faster, or completed one of the ultimate tests of endurance. Here are the Runner of the Month nominees for July: Dawn Blain drew praise for how her hard work…
