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Club London Marathon Places – 2021 and 2022

Neil Gunn
We have been notified by the London Marathon that as our three runners from the cancelled 2020 event have now deferred to the 2021 event we will not be getting any other places for 2021. Our next allocation is 3 places for the 2022 event. When we are able to…

Meet the Member – Andy Haigh

Neil Gunn
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

Neil Gunn
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.…

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

Neil Gunn
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

Neil Gunn
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

Neil Gunn
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

Neil Gunn
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…