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Track and Field 2022 Season coming to a track near you!

Sarah Dilworth
The 2022 T&F season is nearly upon us, with the first event at Macclesfield being our own Open Meeting on Saturday 23rd April. Please register via this link as soon as possible as there will be no entry on the day for this event – open to all age groups…

AGM Minutes

Neil Gunn
The Club AGM and Awards evening was on 1st April 2022 and the minutes from the meeting are now available (along with all previous meeting minutes). Link – AGM MINUTES APRIL 2022 Link – PREVIOUS MINUTES Kim Eastham Club Secretary

2021/2022 Awards Evening Winners and Photos

Ray O'Keefe
After two years members of the club were finally able to come together again and celebrate all the fabulous achievements of our athletes over the past year. Below are the awards given out with photos from the evening. Well done to all and many thanks for all those who came…

Club Committee – vacant positions

Neil Gunn
The following positions on the Macclesfield Harriers Committee are (or soon will be) vacant as the existing incumbents are standing down. If you are interested please contact Bob Lynch (President) or use the ‘Contact Us‘ form on the website. Chairperson (currently vacant) Publicity Officer (currently vacant) Track & Field Manager…

Meet the Member – Lindsey Russell

Catharine Crossley
Introducing one of Macclesfield Harrier’s newest run leaders, Lindsey Russell.  Lindsey has been running with the Harriers for 9 years. She stays well clear of the mud, preferring to take part in road races and track sessions. Lindsey can be found at the track on Tuesdays, in all weathers and…

Wilmslow Running Festival 2022 Race Report

Ray O'Keefe
The Wilmslow Running Festival returned to its usual March slot with spring sunshine, daffodils and nice running conditions. There are the popular Half Marathon and the newer 10K route to choose from with 33 Macc Harriers taking on the Half Marathon and 12 taking on the 10K. The in form…

Trans Gran Canaria (2022)

Neil Gunn
Report from Tom Whittington – 13th March 2022 Four Harriers flew south to run in the 20th edition of Transgrancanaria.  We were there for the Advanced (65km/2,800m) and Marathon (43km/1,350m) races.  The objective was to get some good miles in early in the year, in a race that wouldn’t require…

Nutrition for Performance – Issue 2

Neil Gunn
Fuelling before training Fuelling appropriately around and during training is one of the key factors that enables you to consistently complete your planned sessions week in and week out. The energy your body needs to exercise comes mainly from metabolising a combination of carbohydrates and fats. This fuel is obtained…

Sale Harriers Indoor T&F Report

Sarah Dilworth
Many congratulations to Hayden Blunn (U17), Josh Podmore (U20), David Smith (Sen) and Hilary West (V60) on their fine performances at the final Indoor meet of the season at Manchester on Saturday.  In his first ever Pole vault competition, Hayden cleared a fine 2m 60cm, and continuing his good season…

2021/2022 AGM & Awards Evening

Neil Gunn
Macclesfield Harriers & Athletics Club Agenda for AGM Meeting followed by presentations Friday 1st April 2022 (7.00pm PROMPT – please arrive a few minutes early so the proceedings can start on time) Chaired by Bob Lynch Venue: Macclesfield Rugby Club 7pm – followed by food and presentations Please fill in…