Posts by Neil Gunn

Meet the Member – Ciaran White

Neil Gunn
Hats off to this man, Macclesfield Harrier Ciaran Wright, who battled through Storm Ciara to earn himself 7th position at Tatton 10k yesterday! This is what Ciaran had say about his passion for running; Q1: When did you start running? CW: I have dabbled in running on and off since…

Alsager 5 Race Report

Neil Gunn
It seems appropriate that on 02.02.2020 that there was a race where you also had to run part of the course 2 times! At today’s Alsager 5 mile race there were ideal conditions to take on this fast course which loops around the streets of Alsager. The 26 Macc Harriers…

Northern Athletics Indoor T&F Champs Results

Neil Gunn
At the Northern Athletics Indoor T&F Champs yesterday, U15s Thomas Danson, Rebecca Dilworth and Callum Wain represented the club. Callum Wain: Bronze at Northern Athletics Indoor T&F Champs Thomas Danson at Northern Athletics Indoor T&F Champs Callum won a bronze medal for his long jump, with Thomas in 4th. Callum…

Fell Champs Update

Neil Gunn
Please note that there have been a few changes to the Club champs that we posted in December due to the original FRA dates being incorrect: 1.     Kett Killer has changed dates and is now Wednesday 29th April (Summer Series) 2.      Wincle Trout replaces Shrigley Stag as…

Meet the Member – Oscar Trevena

Neil Gunn
Introducing Macclesfield Harrier, Oscar Trevena. Oscar took part in an impressive 24 out of 29 fell races last year! As a result, Oscar won the inaugural Barry Blyth Club Enthusiast award for the person who participated in most Club races in 2019. We’re sure BB would’ve approved! Q1: When did…

Indoor Sportshall North West final results

Neil Gunn
Congratulations to u11 girls who won Silver medals yesterday in the Indoor Sportshall north west finals.  Macclesfield were a comfortable 2nd just 2 points behind winners West Cheshire. A fantastic achievement for the girls. Anne Farmer

Meet the Member – Cheryl Duck

Neil Gunn
Kicking off our Meet the Members slot for 2020 is club runner and group leader Cheryl Duck. Q1: When did you start running? CD: I started running around 8 years ago. I did a few half marathons but then stopped for around 5 years starting again about 3 years go…
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Bob Graham and other Rounds

Neil Gunn
This page details completions by club members of UK long distance runs, commonly known as “rounds”, the most famous of which is the Bob Graham round of 42 Lakeland peaks that is meant to be completed in 24 hours. The slightly lesser known rounds of the Ramsay in Scotland and…

Meet the Member – Catherine Mather

Neil Gunn
It’s great to be focused on a goal. Driven to show up for every hill session, hit the track paces . . . but running doesn’t have to be serious all the time! 99% of us are not going pro, we chose this sport because it offered us something more…

Meet the Member – Fred Wardle

Neil Gunn
This week, we caught up with Macclesfield Harrier and local electrician Fred Wardle, who was just de‘lighted’ (see what we did there ), to tell us what running means to him. Q1: When did you start running? FW: Ten years ago I was challenged to do a Triathlon, I’d never…