Katrina McAuley

  This week saw a break in the cross-country season but no rest for the North Belfast Harriers who successfully competed in the main event in the local calendar, the Seeley Cup. In addition, the vest was donned as far afield as the Valencia marathon and with it being December, even at a Santa Dash.  (Courtesy of Athletics NI gallery) Seeley Cup (Saturday 1st December) The Willowfield Temperance Harriers race is always competitive and this year was no exception. The 10K distance …

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This week’s running included the first meet of the cross country season, as well as mountain and road racing. Some excellent running resulted in silverware and top titles for NBH members. XC League Comber Cup (20 October) Kicking off the cross country season was the Comber Cup which took place on Saturday 20th October at the Billy Neill Playing Fields. There was a fantastic turnout with 180 runners taking part in the Men’s race and 142 in the Ladies and Men’s VETs race. The …

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  An array of distances, terrains and locations; including a secure prison(!) attracted many NBH athletes. Just like the Tour de France this week and their ‘maillot jaune’, the yellow jersey of the stags was worn with pride and the results were just as impressive as the turnouts!   24th July North Down AC Open Meet Bangor Sportsplex was the venue for this track and field event and both competitors performed very well in their respective races with Andrew Milligan claiming first position in …

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NBH Race Report 11 – 17 June 2018 This was a very quiet week on the racing front but those that participated performed well in their club colours. In addition to the parks, from the road to the hills, the stags were there in much cooler temperatures than we’ve all experienced in recent weeks.   Tuesday 12 June – The School Run Cullybackey 5K A fantastic podium place for Vernon Shiels in this.  The Ballymena Runners’ course was undulating with a tough …

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