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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…

Meet the Member – Ann Harris

Catharine Crossley
Introducing the inspiring Ann Harris. Last year Ann celebrated a very special birthday. She is no stranger to an age group podium finish. Ann has kindly agreed to tell us her running story and provide some much needed motivation for those of us suffering with the January blues. Over to…

Meet the Member – Mark Wheelton

Catharine Crossley
Introducing Macclesfield Harrier, Mark Wheelton. Whilst Mark loves running himself, he does often sacrifice racing to take up the important tail-runner role at Macclesfield Harrier races. Mark is extremely kind. He encourages and supports newer and slower runners at races, often making them laugh along the way. Mark is a…

Meet the Member – Matt Leech

Catharine Crossley
Some Monday motivation in the shape of Macclesfield Harrier, Matt Leech. Matt has kindly agreed to have our Meet the Member spotlight shone on him; Q1: When did you start running? ML: On the 16th of June 2018, it was a Macclesfield Parkrun. I did a few more Parkruns during…

RunMaccFest 2020 Charity Challenge – Last Chance to donate

Neil Gunn
Congratulations and a massive Thank You to Macclesfield Harriers and everyone who has taken part in the 2020 RunMaccFest Charity Challenge, you are all awesome! We smashed the 15,000km target!          We have raised an amazing £12,000! We are closing the challenge on 1st October 2020. Last chance to donate! https://www.givepenny.com/run_maccfest_run_macc_fest_charity_challenge All money…

Meet the Member – Barrie Thomason

Catharine Crossley
Introducing Macclesfield Harrier, Barrie Thomason. When Barrie initially joined the Macclesfield Harrier’s, he ran with the road groups. He later found the fells and there’s been no stopping him since. He has become one of the club’s keen fell runners and takes his inspiration from ‘Fell King’ Joss Naylor, as…

Meet the Member – Christine Ritchie

Catharine Crossley
Meet the Member – Christine Ritchie When we approached Christine to take part in our Meet the Member slot, she responded with, “there must be someone with a more interesting running story than me . . . ” That is just the response you would expect from this modest lady.…

Run Macc Fest Charity Challenge

Neil Gunn
RunMaccFest 2020 had set a £15,000 charity fundraising target and we fully intend to stick to that!! We have decided to host a charity challenge, challenging the people of Macclesfield and beyond to run 15,000 Kms for £15,000. (15,000 is approximately the total Km’s run by last year’s runners). We are…

Meet the Member – Dave Larkin

Catharine Crossley
Introducing Macclesfield Harrier, Dave Larkin. Dave is a friendly and supportive club runner and an enthusiastic and committed run leader. Dave helps to keep the club moving forward. He always gets stuck in – road, cross country, fell or track running, Dave will join in and always encourages others to…

Meet the Member – Tom Whittington

Catharine Crossley
Introducing Macclesfield Harrier fell runner, Tom Whittington. Prior to lock-down Tom was instrumental in bringing a renewed energy back to the fell group, sourcing leaders and planning run locations. Something we hope will continue when the restrictions are lifted. Tom has successfully completed what is considered one of the most…