Posts by Neil Gunn

Andy Sutton – Bob Graham Round (2023) Report

Neil Gunn
Bob Graham Report 1st July 2023 by Andrew Sutton ‘Hi Mark, what’s your thoughts on this weather. Is it a fool’s mission?’ In the Sutton household on the morning of the 1st July, things weren’t going quite to plan. My van had broken down, Nida’s car had broken down, I…

Committee Minutes – September 14th 2023

Neil Gunn
The Club Committee met on 14th September 2023 and meeting minutes are now available (along with all previous meeting minutes). Link – COMMITTEE MINUTES SEPTEMBER 2023 Link – PREVIOUS MINUTES Kim Eastham Club Secretary

Meet the Member – Steph Wood

Neil Gunn
It’s been quite the year for Macclesfield Harrier, Steph Wood. In June, she successfully completed the Bob Graham Round and is now the (un)official holder of the title ‘Most glamorous person to complete the BGR’.  She warmed up for the BG by forming part of the winning over 50s team…

Masters Relay Championships (2023)

Neil Gunn
A quick shout out to see what level of interest there is in the following 2 events 28 October 2023 British Masters Cross Country Relays 2023 West Park Leisure Centre, Wilsthorpe Rd, Long Eaton, Nottingham NG10 4AA 19 November 2023 British Masters Open Road Relays 2023 Mallory Park, Church Road,…

Macclesfield Running Festival 2023

Neil Gunn
This year the club committee has decided to partner with Run Through in order to have a Road Race Festival in Macclesfield on 29th October 2023 (details below). Macclesfield Running Festival 2023 It is hoped that club members will support this by volunteering* for marshalling and other duties on the…

Committee Notes – June 22nd 2023

Neil Gunn
The Club Committee* met on 22nd June 2023 and notes from the meeting  are now available (along with all previous meeting minutes). * As the meeting was note quorate all decisions will be confirmed at the next meeting (September) Link – COMMITTEE NOTES JUNE 2023 Link – PREVIOUS MINUTES Kim…
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2023 Summer Spine – The Pennine Way

Neil Gunn
2023 Summer SPINE – Angela & Rob Gittins You get married, you plan a honeymoon – exotic location, luxury accommodation, fine dining… well, this is Angela & Rob’s story – grab a seat and a drink of choice, relax and enjoy the journey by clicking the link below… Angela &…

UK ATHLETICS UPDATES TO OFFICIALS – SAFE PRACTICE GUIDANCE

Neil Gunn
We would like to thank all officials for all their hard work, commitment, and support on behalf of events and the sport, in what is the first full season without any pandemic restrictions in place since 2020. You are all doing a fantastic job and it is very much appreciated…

Bob Graham Round Weekend (June 2023)

Neil Gunn
The Bob Graham round is a beast of a challenge; but it is not insurmountable. You just need to be able to travel efficiently and consistently over its 70mile length and Everest proportioned ascent, whether over grassy summits, boggy moors, technical scrambles, or scree descents. Easy eh? For those that…

Kathleen O’Donnell – Bob Graham Round 2023

Neil Gunn
Warm up: Firstly, a massive thank you to Tom Whittington, our brilliant fell leader who orchestrated this fabulous weekend, bringing together so many plucky strings – we all know what a brilliant leader he is with the ability to bring together so many people in such a kind and organised…