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Track and Field 2019 – End of Season Report

Neil Gunn
The Macclesfield Harriers Track and Field team had a very successful 2019 season.  More than 145 athletes, from U11s to Masters, competed across the 3 T&F leagues in 12 fixtures. In addition, significant numbers of athletes competed in the Cheshire, Northern and National Championships. In the Youth Development League (YDL), for…

Track and Field Awards (Club Championships) 2019

Neil Gunn
Many thanks to all who supported our Track and Field celebration evening on Friday, and congratulations to all our awards winners, listed below. T&F Awards 2019 Sarah Dilworth [The T&F Awards are presented at the end the season, rather than at the AGM as for road, cross country and fell.…

Meet the Member – Mark Godden

Catharine Crossley
Introducing Macclesfield Harrier’s very own Marathon Man, Mark Godden. Mark kindly took some time out of his training schedule (Berlin and Snowdonia marathons) and new Grandad duties to tell us what running means to him. 1: When did you start running? Mark: In early 2013 I entered a 38 mile…

Meet the Member – Melanie Power

Catharine Crossley
Introducing Macclesfield Harrier,  Melanie Power. Mel is a C group run leader. When she is not running or working her two day jobs (yes two), Mel can be found at track massaging other Macclesfield Harriers. Mel is currently training for her first marathon – the monster race that is Lochness…

Leek Half Marathon Race Report 2019

Ewan Edmondson
Fine conditions greeted runners at this challenging Half Marathon with 1244ft of climbing. There were 10 Macc Harriers who ran with some great times for all. For the female Harriers Kathryn Hutchinson (1:46:44) led the way placing a fabulous 2nd place female overall. Jill Abbott (2:02:43) was the second female…

Meet the Member – Ray O’Keefe

Catharine Crossley
Introducing Professor Raymond O’Keefe . . . otherwise known as Ray, Macclesfield Harrier’s Road Running Manager. Q1: When did you start running? Ray: I hated running when I was younger so only started running seriously in 2010 when people at work convinced me to enter the Bupa Great Manchester 10K.…
Bollington 10k

Bollington 10K 2019 Race Report

Ewan Edmondson
This years Bollington 10K changed from its usual early September time to early August which meant that this challenging (ie hilly) race was made even more challenging by the warmer weather this time of year. Nevertheless, there were some excellent performances from both the male and female Harriers. For the…
Start of Teggs Nose Race, back in 2005

Tegg’s Nose Race Report and Results 2019

Ewan Edmondson
(Yes, it’s an old photo – the race start in 2005. Everyioen was too busy to take any phoptos this year) The rain finally stopped in time for the Tegg’s Nose Fell Race after a week of heavy downpours.  A big thank you to all the landowners who allowed us to…

Meet the Member – Lynne Graves

Catharine Crossley
Introducing Macclesfield Harrier & Group Run Leader, Lynne Graves Q1: When did you start running? Lynne: I started running in 2009. I did a 5k race for life with my boss, which at the time seemed a very long distance and took alot of training for. Q2: How long have…

Meet the Member – Bob Lynch

Catharine Crossley
We recently caught up with a Macclesfield Harrier legend. Someone who influences, motivates and encourages us as a club and also as individuals . . . unfortunately Pauline wasn’t available, so Bob stepped in instead! 😉 This is what Club President Bob Lynch had to say; Q1: When did you…