Posts by Neil Gunn

Junior British Fell Champs 2024 plus other breaking news

Neil Gunn
A massive well done to our Junior fell runners this year (and some breaking news later in this article). A brilliant team of them set about the hills of: Duddon, Howgills, Shutlingsloe, Rossendale, Weaver Hills, Clwydian They were competing in the Junior English Championships (The Junior Championship for under 13s…

Cross Club Relay Events 2024

Neil Gunn
A reminder to all members [from U15’s age group and over], that we have two cross club training events coming up very soon. Both are fun training sessions and are free of charge. All welcome to come along and join in! 19th August 2024 [Monday] – Off Road Training relays…

2024 – Langley Fete Fell Race

Neil Gunn
The weather forecast might have cried off, but a legion of hardy Harriers braved the elements to enjoy the delights of the Langley Fete Fell Race! They were rewarded by the temperature warming up and the rain holding off for the race itself. The race has a tough start, heading…

Meet the Member – Owain Morris

Neil Gunn
Introducing Macclesfield Harrier Owain Morris. As the Club’s Road Running Manager, Owain is keen  to increase participation in road races. Owain can be found on the start line of most local races. He actively encourages and supports members to participate in races and to have fun.   Q1. When did…

Committee Minutes – June 12th 2024

Neil Gunn
The Club Committee met on 12th June 2024 and meeting minutes are now available (along with all previous meeting minutes). Link – COMMITTEE MINUTES JUNE 2024 Link – PREVIOUS MINUTES Kim Eastham Club Secretary

2024 Polly Lander Orienteering Trophy

Neil Gunn
POLLY LANDER ORIENTEERING TROPHY (PLOT) This year`s PLOT is Wednesday July 3rd 2024 – this event is for Club Members Only. This replaces the usual Wednesday night fell running format. If you’ve not done a navigation run before this is a great opportunity to increase your experience in familiar territory…

2024 Wincle Trout – Race Report & Results

Neil Gunn
Wincle Trout Run 2024 Senior Race Report. The Trout Run is held in conjunction with Wincle Fete. The fete’s location moves between three local farms. The main race route is the same but the start and finish sections differ This year’s rotation saw the start at Tolls Farm adjacent to…

Macclesfield Ladies Master the Relays

Neil Gunn
Macclesfield Ladies Master the Relays The sun shining off the tarmac greeted us as we assembled for the British Masters Athletics Federation road relays held at Mallory Park motor racing circuit. Nestled in the Leicestershire countryside, but with excellent facilities and a very scenic setting, Mallory Park has become a…

2024 Cumbrian Way Weekend

Neil Gunn
The Cumbrian Way Weekend Report (Kathleen O’Donnell & Andy Beavers) – PHOTO GALLERY AT THE END This was a Harrier’s weekend away with a difference.  A 70 mile point to point route (or pint to pint, if you prefer) over the length of the Cumbrian Way, run together not raced,…

Mental Health Awareness Week (13-19 May 2024)

Neil Gunn
Hello everyone.  You may or may not be aware but this week is Mental Health Awareness week and the theme this year is Movement: Moving for our mental health.   I have included a link to more information about the themes Please follow this link to find out more about how movement…