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Meet the Member – Digby Harris

Catharine Crossley
Introducing fell runner extraordinaire and proud Macclesfield Harrier, Digby Harris. Digby is a club legend. Not many people go from a non-runner, to taking on the Big Rounds in under 2 years – the Bob Graham, Paddy Buckley and Charlie Ramsay Rounds. Q1. When did you start running? DH: In…

Meet the Member – Alison Gunn

Catharine Crossley
Introducing Macclesfield Harrier & Run Leader, Alison Gunn. If you have ever attended a Saturday trail run, you will no doubt have met Alison. Alison has been instrumental to the success of the Trail Group section of Macclesfield Harriers. Alison is always welcoming and encouraging on runs and she is…

Track & Field Season Report

Sarah Dilworth
Congratulations to everyone who contributed to a very successful return to T&F competition for Macclesfield Harriers in 2021! After a limited return to training in the second half of 2020 and a gradual re-introduction to competition in the first half of 2021, Macclesfield Harriers acquitted themselves very well in the…

Manchester Marathon 2021 Race Report

Ray O'Keefe
Last Sunday saw 24 Harriers take to the streets of Manchester in the marathon. Beautiful weather on a new and vastly improved course which does actually go into Manchester! There were some fantastic results, with six Harriers getting under 3 hours, easily the best performance of the local clubs. Three…

North Staffs XC League Race 1

Jane Walker
Macclesfield Harriers were off to a flying start at the first cross country race of the season. We had lots of new runners all the way from the Under 11s up to the Senior age groups on what was a very warm course at Betley Farm in Crewe. The following…

#RunAndTalk Week – EVENT POSTPONED

Neil Gunn
EVENT POSTPONED There will be a much reduced Run/Walk and Talk on Tuesday 21st September 2.30pm meeting at the Riverside Car Park, Bollin Valley (SK10 2SL). There will be a socially distanced run lead by Mel Whittaker of around 5 miles along the Bollin Valley and nearby trails. 5 places…

Meet the Member – Charlie Bird

Catharine Crossley
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.…

Meet the Member – Lisa Cox

Catharine Crossley
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

Catharine Crossley
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…