Fionnuala O'Hare

Athletics fever was in the air this week with impressive results at the European Athletics Championships, but remarkable displays of athleticism were shown closer to home by club members who sped around tracks, navigated up and down country roads and enjoyed the fun of Parkrun. Mallusk 5 Mile Road Race – Friday 14th August Hosted by Mallusk Harriers, this 5-mile, hilly race is a favourite on the calendar for many, and this year was no different with 35 club members conquering the …

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This week saw more days of warmth and sunshine which Harriers could enjoy or endure depending on their perspective, and came to a relaxed end for those who enjoyed time in the clubhouse together for a chinwag and a cuppa. Portsmouth 5000 – Saturday 18th July Matthew Carleton took to the track at the Mountbatten Centre in Portsmouth to take on the 5000m distance. The event’s aim was “bringing the energy of London’s big PB festivals to the South Coast”. Matthew channeled …

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Dromara 5k – Wednesday 10th June Hosted by Dromore AC & Dromara Community Group as a Cancer Research fundraiser, this midweek fixture was a challenge for all participants as they conquered the undulating roads around Dromara. Conor Fegan took on the challenge placing an impressive 7th place in 18:14. Dromara 5k start line. Photo courtesy of Dromore AC Facebook Loughshannagh Hill & Dale Race 8 – Thursday 11th June Conor Doris continued his great form in the Hill & Dale race series …

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With temperatures rising this week, things were also hotting up on the race circuit, with locations ranging from Newry and Ballycastle locally, to Italy and South Africa on an international front – great to see! Hill & Dale Series Race 6: Luke’s – Thursday 21st May Luke’s Mountain was the latest race location in the challenging Hill & Dale series, hosted by Newcastle AC. The race saw 294 hardy runners take to the technical terrain on Thursday evening, as they covered the …

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As the Easter bank holiday weekend approached, Harriers felt in the mood for coastal challenges, indoor track racing and Parkruns in far-reaching locations. Let’s hop into the action. European Masters Indoor Athletics Championships Four Harriers journeyed to Toruń, Poland to compete with the best in Europe in their respective age categories across a range of races surrounding the main indoor championships. David Clarke competed across three distances, and paved the path of success with impressive podium finishes in all three! He clinched …

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