Posts by Neil Gunn

Meet the Member – Matt Leech

Neil Gunn
Some Monday motivation in the shape of Macclesfield Harrier, Matt Leech. Matt has kindly agreed to have our Meet the Member spotlight shone on him; Q1: When did you start running? ML: On the 16th of June 2018, it was a Macclesfield Parkrun. I did a few more Parkruns during…

RunMaccFest 2020 Charity Challenge – Last Chance to donate

Neil Gunn
Congratulations and a massive Thank You to Macclesfield Harriers and everyone who has taken part in the 2020 RunMaccFest Charity Challenge, you are all awesome! We smashed the 15,000km target!          We have raised an amazing £12,000! We are closing the challenge on 1st October 2020. Last chance to donate! https://www.givepenny.com/run_maccfest_run_macc_fest_charity_challenge All money…

Meet the Member – Barrie Thomason

Neil Gunn
Introducing Macclesfield Harrier, Barrie Thomason. When Barrie initially joined the Macclesfield Harrier’s, he ran with the road groups. He later found the fells and there’s been no stopping him since. He has become one of the club’s keen fell runners and takes his inspiration from ‘Fell King’ Joss Naylor, as…

Mark Burley – Bob Graham Round

Neil Gunn
Congratulations to Mark who completed a Bob Graham Round last Sat 1st August, one of the speediest rounds by a club member. Just rewards we think, for a couple of years’ dedicated training (not to mention taking part in just about every race going !) since he moved ‘uup north’. Mark’s generously…

Meet the Member – Christine Ritchie

Neil Gunn
Meet the Member – Christine Ritchie When we approached Christine to take part in our Meet the Member slot, she responded with, “there must be someone with a more interesting running story than me . . . ” That is just the response you would expect from this modest lady.…

Run Macc Fest Charity Challenge

Neil Gunn
RunMaccFest 2020 had set a £15,000 charity fundraising target and we fully intend to stick to that!! We have decided to host a charity challenge, challenging the people of Macclesfield and beyond to run 15,000 Kms for £15,000. (15,000 is approximately the total Km’s run by last year’s runners). We are…

Meet the Member – Dave Larkin

Neil Gunn
Introducing Macclesfield Harrier, Dave Larkin. Dave is a friendly and supportive club runner and an enthusiastic and committed run leader. Dave helps to keep the club moving forward. He always gets stuck in – road, cross country, fell or track running, Dave will join in and always encourages others to…

Meet the Member – Tom Whittington

Neil Gunn
Introducing Macclesfield Harrier fell runner, Tom Whittington. Prior to lock-down Tom was instrumental in bringing a renewed energy back to the fell group, sourcing leaders and planning run locations. Something we hope will continue when the restrictions are lifted. Tom has successfully completed what is considered one of the most…

Meet the Member – Kim Eastham

Neil Gunn
Introducing the lady who brings the glamour to Macclesfield Harriers, Kim Eastham. She’s the only person we know, who can finish a tough mountain race  and still look immaculate! As a running group leader Kim is always positive and supportive. She is one of the reasons D group is so…

Meet the Member – Mark Stanbridge

Neil Gunn
Runners know training for and running a marathon requires determination, grit and a will to keep going. Macclesfield Harrier, Mark Stanbridge’s legs have carried him through 29 marathons and 3 ultra-marathons! Is he crazy? Possibly. Isn’t that a prerequisite to being a Macclesfield Harrier?! Mark has kindly shared with us…