Fell

Frog Graham Round – Tom Whittington

Neil Gunn
The Frog Graham Round – Solo attempt 2/7/21 Tom at the end of his Frog Graham For me there is no greater sense of freedom than the feeling you get as a fell runner when it dawns on you that it is quite possible to drag yourself across a landscape…
Billy Hicks at Wincle Troup in 2019

Club Fell Champs races in 2021

Neil Gunn
These are the races that count towards the club trophies awarded at the AGM in April next year. The races are separated into three different championships. Each will have a series winner. This is the current guide to qualify, but it all has to be flexible this year: High Fell…

2021 Polly Lander Orienteering – June 23rd

Neil Gunn
From 6:30pm – Wednesday 23rd June – East Erwood Car Park, Goyt’s Lane Call it a fun run, or call it an elbows-out demonstration of navigational prowess.  Either way Phil Cheek brings the return of the hotly anticipated Macc Harriers summer orienteering event Polly Lander Orienteering, in remembrance of Polly…

Meet the Member – Tim Marsh

Catharine Crossley
If you’ve ever been to Macclesfield parkrun, Macclesfield Harrier Tim Marsh, will need no introduction. Tim is fundamental to the delivery of parkrun. You will have spotted him carrying out many roles; Run Director, marshaling, handing out finish tokens etc. When he’s not volunteering Tim also runs regularly. Over to…
Socially Distanced Group Run

Group Training Runs – guidance from 17th May

Neil Gunn
Here is the guidance for club group runs and training from Monday 17th May 2021. – As we enter stage three of the easing of restrictions please continue to exercise caution. – Please limit group activities which take place out in the open on public roads, paths etc to one…

Meet the Member – Andy Haigh

Catharine Crossley
Introducing Macclesfield Harrier, Andy Haigh. Andy recently topped the leader board on the Macclesfield Harrier Trail Series, completing all 28 runs well in advance of the allocated 28 days. I met Andy on a run following his success and he kindly agreed to set aside some time to share with…

Guidance and Rules regarding return to training from Monday 29th March 2021

Neil Gunn
Group training MUST only restart by implementing the same strict club rules and guidelines that were in place when we last trained before Christmas. There must be NO deviations from this if we are to stay COVID safe and to avoid criticism from the public. This means training in groups…

Meet the Member – Andy Skelhorn

Catharine Crossley
Introducing  Macclesfield Harrier, Andy Skelhorn. In addition to knowing some great routes, Andy is also a wealth of local knowledge. ‘Skelhorn Tours’ -Andy, ably assisted by his 4-legged companion Ziggy – can often be found out on the fells, combining running with educating Macclesfield Harriers on local points of interest.…

Club Fell Running and Endurance Awards

Neil Gunn
Before Christmas it was agreed that we ought to get the awards out for the 2019 Season to celebrate the achievements of our members. It had been hoped we’d be able to make more of a splash around this, but the rapidly increasing Tier system meant that there was an…

Update from MHAC Mental Health Champions (Jan 2021)

Neil Gunn
Hello Everyone As we all continue to be in lockdown due to the current situation with Covid 19, it is still very important that we look after both our physical and mental health and wellbeing. Whilst group runs are not permitted, please do reach out to your fellow runners, whether…