Posts by Neil Gunn

Trans-Pennine Relay (2022)

Neil Gunn
First a congratulations to our elite team (Nathanael Booker, Mark Burley, Allen Bunyan, Joseph Pickard and Andy Beavers) who managed to run the 33miles from Sheffield City Hall (or was that town hall – I’m still not sure) to the Boars “Making Sunday Special” Head, Poynton in a superb 4:07:30.…

Club Special Awards Nominations – 2021

Neil Gunn
The club AGM and Awards will be on Friday 1st April. The ‘Special Awards’ nomination form is now available (until Monday 28th February). There are are a number of ‘Special Awards’ – you will need to fill in the form for each nomination. 2021 Special Awards Nomination form (click here)

Committee Minutes – February 10th 2022

Neil Gunn
The Club Committee meet on Thursday 10th February and the minutes from the meeting are now available (along with all previous meeting minutes). Link – COMMITTEE MINUTES FEBRUARY 2022 Link – PREVIOUS MINUTES Lynne Graves Club Secretary

Trans-Pennine Relay 2022

Neil Gunn
Back in the dawn of time, for many of us at least, when mobile phones were bricks and emails sent by carrier pigeon (i.e. the 1980s), Macclesfield Harriers began an event for local clubs to run a relay of five sections from Sheffield to Macclesfield, starting and finishing at the…

Update on Club activities – Spring 2022

Neil Gunn
Now that we are continuing to live our lives alongside the Covid virus, I thought it was appropriate to write an update based on the lessons we have learned over the last 2 years. Whether you are training or competing, stay safe, be vigilant, stay healthy, and only come to…

Fred Lawton 28 Jan 1945 – 25 Jan 2022

Neil Gunn
Sadly I have to report the death of Fred Lawton – long serving endurance coach and ex official. He suffered an initial heart attack on the way with his son John to watch his beloved ‘Alti’. He was quickly admitted to Macclesfield coronary care unit and despite seeming to be…

Nutrition for Performance – Issue 1

Neil Gunn
Nutrition for performance Welcome to the first sports nutrition post for Macclesfield Harriers! I am a registered Sports Dietitian and I will be translating the current science on nutrition for athlete health, training and performance into practical and achievable dietary strategies that you can try for yourself. If you are…

Membership Renewal 2022/2023

Neil Gunn
Club membership fees for 2022/2023 will be due on 1st April, but you can renew any time from now and your membership will be valid until 31/03/2023 We have had to increase the membership fees this year. The fee has three elements: – Basic membership (non-competing members): £16 – EA/Northern…

#RunAndTalk Week – EVENT POSTPONED

Neil Gunn
EVENT POSTPONED There will be a much reduced Run/Walk and Talk on Tuesday 21st September 2.30pm meeting at the Riverside Car Park, Bollin Valley (SK10 2SL). There will be a socially distanced run lead by Mel Whittaker of around 5 miles along the Bollin Valley and nearby trails. 5 places…

Spine Challenger – Angela Drakeford (2021)

Neil Gunn
One of my favourite ‘teenhood’ memories was running with my Dad in our local road running club ‘The Red Rose Road Runners’. I was never one of the fast ones but just loved the feeling and banter within the group running from the local Leisure Centre through town until we…