What is Waterworks parkrun? It is a 5km run – it’s you against the clock. When is it? Every Saturday at 09:30 Where is it? It’s run in Waterworks Park, North Belfast. See Course page for more details. What does it cost to join in? Nothing – it’s free! but please register in advance. How fast do I have to be? We all run for our own enjoyment. Please come along and join in whatever your pace! Waterworks parkrun needs you! It …
Matt Shields was recognised for his outstanding contribution to Athletics & Coaching by receiving Senior Coach of the Year at the Belfast City Council Sports Awards last night. The Awards which took place in Belfast City Hall, were attended by some of the City’s most dedicated sports people. In receiving his award, North Belfast Harrier Matt humbly thanked the Belfast City Council and added that his personal reward comes from seeing each individual who seeks his coaching advice grow and reach their potential whatever that …
North Belfast Harriers have just become only one of two athletics clubs in Northern Ireland to receive Sport NI’s “Club Mark”. “Club Mark” is the national junior sports club accreditation programme which aims to identify, develop, accredit and recognise high quality junior sports clubs and the contribution that they make to the development of sport in Northern Ireland. Speaking about the award of this prestigious accreditation, NBH Chairman Matt Shields commented: “We owe a big thanks to junior coach Claire McCorry who …
The QUB 5km “Round the River” took place in Stranmillis last night in perfect racing conditions. Almost 700 runners took to the line for this event which is organised by students in the Queen’s Athletics Club and in association with Powerade. The race also served as an official warm up event for the Deep River Rock Belfast City Marathon. The race which was a 3 x 1.8km circuit, finished at the PEC and was perfect for racing providing runners with a line …
The 21st Park Run took place in a sunbathed Waterworks Park on Saturday morning. On a quiet day for local fixtures, an enthusiastic crowd of nearly 200 turned out for the start. Paul Carroll (Annadale Striders) took an early lead and maintained it, although Conor Curran was making good ground towards the end of the race. Carroll won in 16.24 from Curran in 16.34. Both runners will be looking for much faster times on Wednesday night at Queens. David Patton from Edinburgh Club Corstophine …
It was a day of mixed fortunes for two North Belfast Harriers at the Inter Counties Championships at the CAFRE Campus in Greenmount, Antrim this weekend. Stephen Scullion and Cathy McCourt were competing for Ulster against strong teams from England, Wales, Scotland, Republic of Ireland and the Midlands. The men’s race, held over 10.8km saw Stephen Scullion take the lead after approximately one mile. However, the chasing pack, including Jon Pepper (5th in the English National recently), Andy Wiles and Adam Hickey swallowed up …