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Wilmslow Running Festival 2021 Race Report

Ray O'Keefe
The rescheduled Wilmslow Running Festival took place on Sunday September 12th almost a year and a half from its original date which was cancelled just at the last minute in March 2020. The festival encompasses the traditional half marathon route as well as a fairly recently added 10K. Both races…

Cross Country Season

Jane Walker
Cross country racing is excellent practise for all other disciplines, it builds your strength, speed and endurance. It’s a great team event with plenty of support both from your team and the many spectators. These events are open to ALL abilities! All you need is your race number a pair…

Meet the Member – Charlie Bird

Neil Gunn
Introducing Macclesfield Harrier athlete and coach, Charlie Bird. Charlie has been coaching at the club since 2016. Charlie understands her athletes — their needs and their potential. She is fantastic at building up her athlete’s confidence and motivating them to push beyond what they think they are capable of doing.…

Medal Success at the Cheshire and Northern T&F Champs

Sarah Dilworth
NORTHERN ATHLETICS T&F CHAMPIONSHIPS Four young Macclesfield Harriers made the journey to Hull last weekend to compete in the U15/U17 Northern Age group championships, returning with an excellent haul of 3 medals! Albert Bradshaw maintained his excellent recent form taking the gold medal in the U17M 200m event in 22.53…

Meet the Member – Lisa Cox

Neil Gunn
Introducing Macclesfield Harrier & Team GB Age Group Triathlete, Lisa Cox. Lisa is a true example of where pushing yourself outside your comfort zone can lead you. Q1: When did you start running? In my late teens, I discovered that going out jogging helped to clear my head and relax-…

Alderley Edge Bypass 10K 2021 Race Report

Ray O'Keefe
The return of the fast Alderley Edge Bypass 10K with a new race headquaters and start at Alderley Park was run by 20 Macc Harriers. This race attracts a strong field with the Male winner David Barratt posting a blistering 30:18 and the female winner Emma Taylor running 34:40. There…

Meet the Member – Gary Rogerson

Neil Gunn
Introducing Macclesfield Harrier, Gary Rogerson. Since joining the club in 2016, Gary has become a fundamental member of the fell group. Gary enjoys the short local fell runs but is also partial to some ultra-running. His most recent ultra was an whopping 100 miles along the Souths Downs Way. Over…

Northern Track & Field League Round 4 match report

Sarah Dilworth
With Macclesfield Harriers having the advantage of a home fixture in the fourth and final round of the Northern Athletics Track and Field league, it was hoped that a well attended competition would help cap off a very successful season against strong competition from East Cheshire primarily to see us…

Meet the Member – Steve Swallow

Neil Gunn
Fell running is hard, both physically and mentally. Your legs need to be strong enough to cope with the steep, challenging climbs and handle hair-raising descents at breakneck speed. It’s one hell of a tough sport but extremely rewarding. Joss Naylor, Steve Birkenshaw & Richard Askwith are all fell running…

Cheshire T&F League round 3 match report

Sarah Dilworth
Saturday 24th July saw round 3 of the Cheshire League at Macclesfield, hosted by Halton and Frodsham Harriers, ably assisted by Macclesfield Harriers. Sadly it was too early in the season for the H&F athletes to compete, but kudos should be paid to Halton and Frodsham to still supply track…