Macclesfield Athletics Coaching Clinics 2017
- Created on Friday, 17 March 2017 09:34
- Last Updated on Friday, 17 March 2017 09:34
- Written by Neil Gunn
Would you like to improve your athletics skills or try out a track and field event for the first time, then register for the 2017 track and field coaching clinics being held on 1st April, 29th April and 1st July. Â Places are limited so please book your place now by completing the registration form (PDF Form or WORD Form) which is also available in the club house and Leisure Centre.
Open to all over 11 years of age, the clinics offer an opportunity to improve your athletics skills under the guidance of expert coaches in a number of disciplines including Pole Vault, Hurdles, High Jump, Long Jump and Throws. Cost is only £3 per session (towards the track hire).  The clinics are supported by the Macclesfield Athletics Development Fund (reg charity no. 1041755)
Barbara Murray (telephone 01625 573729)
More success for Macclesfield Harriers in Indoor Championships
- Created on Thursday, 16 March 2017 15:23
- Last Updated on Thursday, 16 March 2017 15:25
- Written by Neil Gunn
Many congratulations to new member Hilary West who gained a silver and bronze medal at the British Masters Indoor Championships at Lee Valley last weekend. Hilary won silver in the W55 400m in a time of 76.48 secs and a bronze in the 200m in 33.87secs, setting a club record in the 200m. Hilary also finished 4th in the 800m in another club age group record time of 2 min 53.91s. We look forward to welcoming Hilary to the track team in the summer and hope her performances will inspire others to try out some new track events.
Barbara Murray
March Road Running Update
- Created on Tuesday, 14 March 2017 10:03
- Last Updated on Tuesday, 14 March 2017 22:29
- Written by Ray O'Keefe
We are about a month away from the start of the Cheshire County Road Race Grand Prix 2017 races (http://www.cheshireaa.com/Results/RRGP/cheshire_road_race_grand_prix_2017.aspx). This is a series of seven races from 5K to Half Marathon where individuals and running clubs from Cheshire compete against each other. A runner's best 4 scores count for the individual male and female awards and a club's best 5 scores count toward the team awards. Last year our men came 4th and our women came 2nd with James Noakes placing 3rd male and Louisa Whittingham placing 1st female. Any Macc Harrier is eligible to enter and race for the club with the added incentive of extra points towards our Club Road Racing Championships (http://www.macclesfield-harriers.co.uk/index.php/road-running-mainmenu-27/2017-club-road-race-rules). Many of the races in the Cheshire County Road Race Grand Prix are on fast courses so also offer some great PB potential. The seven races are listed below with their entry links. It would be great if we could get strong turnouts and continue our successes in this series of road races.
RunandTalk - 13 April 2017
- Created on Monday, 13 March 2017 15:03
- Last Updated on Monday, 13 March 2017 15:05
- Written by Neil Gunn
In support of our health and wellbeing and helping more people understand the benefits of running for our mental health , MH & AC and their EA mental health ambassadors Mel Whittaker and Kim Eastham, invite you to run and talk between 5k and up to 10k along the lovely Middlewood Way and canal.
Navigation Skills Course (2017) - a success!
- Created on Saturday, 11 March 2017 18:09
- Last Updated on Saturday, 11 March 2017 18:09
- Written by Neil Gunn
Today 13 club runners came along to Common Barn Farm & the Goyt Valley for a 'Navigation Skills' session led by Phil Cheek (fell section). The group tackled everything with gusto - the maps, the terminology, the compass, the cake, the sandwiches, the tea/coffee and the practical session.
In the afternoon the group headed off to the Goyt Valley and were joined by more experienced navigators to tackle a course with 9 controls - everybody worked hard, navigated well and completed the course.
A big 'Thank You' to all the organisers and helpers.
Navigation Skills Course - Autumn 2017 - CANCELLED
- Created on Sunday, 12 March 2017 17:31
- Last Updated on Saturday, 15 July 2017 12:48
- Written by Neil Gunn
Due to a problem with a course venue the Navigation course planned for 16th September 2017 has been CANCELLED.
There will be a course planned for Spring 2018.
If you are interested in attending then please send an email to Neil Gunn using This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your name, email address and what you would like to get out of the course.
Phil Cheek & Neil Gunn
2016 Awards Contenders
- Created on Friday, 10 March 2017 09:16
- Last Updated on Friday, 10 March 2017 09:16
- Written by Neil Gunn
AWARDS TO BE PRESENTED ON THE EVENING OF 31st MARCH 2017
NOTE: AN AWARD IS ONLY GIVEN TO THE 1ST PLACE ATHLETE
The awards will be presented after the short AGM which starts at 7.00pm. Food will be provided during and after the award presentations. If you want to find out who has won then come along on 31st March (Bollington Arts Centre)
Fell Running Taster Sessions
- Created on Thursday, 09 March 2017 15:41
- Last Updated on Thursday, 09 March 2017 16:38
- Written by Julian Brown
From Shaun Wilde, to whom many thanks.... below are the 3 dates and information for the sessions :
2nd April – Kerridge
30th April – Macclesfield Forest
28th May – TBD
In terms of the first session at Kerridge (1 hour and 45 minutes):Â
Cloud 9 Fell Race Report 2017
- Created on Monday, 06 March 2017 22:51
- Last Updated on Tuesday, 07 March 2017 07:12
- Written by Neil Gunn
Twenty four Harriers made the short trip to Congleton for the first Club fell championship race – the mud fest that was Cloud 9. Pete Nield was first Harrier home in 18th place (1:08:12). Angela Markley was first lady home in 60th place (1:16:20) and along with Rachael Lawrance and Sophie Kirk picked up the ladies team prize. Additional Harriers success came with Mark Messenger 1st Mv50 and Barry Blyth 1st Mv70.
ENGLAND ATHLETICS INDOOR AGE GROUP CHAMPIONSHIPS
- Created on Thursday, 02 March 2017 10:54
- Last Updated on Thursday, 02 March 2017 11:03
- Written by Julian Brown
The EA Indoor Age Group champs were held last weekend at EIS Sheffield.
We had two notable successes from the club...
U15 Boys High Jump - Jacob Thompson - second - 1.75m
U15 Boys Long Jump - Morgan Frith - third - 5.94m
Congratulations to both of them !!
Further details and a link to the full results are on the England Athletics site here