Track and Field

Update on Club activities – Spring 2022

Neil Gunn
Now that we are continuing to live our lives alongside the Covid virus, I thought it was appropriate to write an update based on the lessons we have learned over the last 2 years. Whether you are training or competing, stay safe, be vigilant, stay healthy, and only come to…

Nutrition for Performance – Issue 1

Neil Gunn
Nutrition for performance Welcome to the first sports nutrition post for Macclesfield Harriers! I am a registered Sports Dietitian and I will be translating the current science on nutrition for athlete health, training and performance into practical and achievable dietary strategies that you can try for yourself. If you are…

North of England U17, U20 and Senior Indoor T&F Championships

Sarah Dilworth
Following the inevitable cancellation of last years Championships, it was great for our athletes to have the opportunity to compete at such a high level of competition at this years Senior, Under 20 and Under 17 Northern Athletics Indoor Championships at the EIS in Sheffield. Seven Harriers made the trip,…

Indoor Athletics News

Sarah Dilworth
Many congratulations to Macclesfield athletes, Tom Danson (U17), David Smith (Sen), Nick Bloor (Sen) and Declan Murray (Sen) who competed in the Sale Indoor Open meeting last weekend with Nick and Declan setting club indoor records in the 200m and 600m respectively and Tom and David putting in personal best…

Meet the Member – Mandy Calvert

Catharine Crossley
Introducing Macclesfield Harrier & Superhero, Mandy Calvert. Mandy’s running CV is nothing short of spectacular. Mandy is no stranger to long distance events. She has completed the legendary Dragons Back and the UTMB races. She attained 1st place V50 at UTMB in 2014. Both races feature on the bucket list…

Congratulations to more Macc Harriers officials

Sarah Dilworth
Many congratulations to our amazing official Alison Hartopp who recently achieved her Level 4 Starters qualification.  Level 4 is a National / International Level qualification – so watch out for Alison in her Red Jacket at the major competitions in 2022!  Alison started out as an athlete at Macclesfield Harriers…

Indoor T&F Fixtures

Sarah Dilworth
INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD FIXTURES Indoor T&F competitions are back! ENTRIES are open for the Northern Athletics Open Meeting on 11th December at the EIS Sheffield – a great venue.  Enter now to avoid disappointment: https://www.northernathletics.co.uk/2021/09/22/na-indoor-open-events-return/ ENTRIES are also open for the Sale Harriers Manchester series of indoor open athletics…

Cross Country Championships

Jane Walker
Macclesfield Harriers compete in the three championship races. The Cheshire Champs, Northern Championships and the National Championships. Details for entries into each event are available below. For those who have been racing this season, don’t forget you need to compete in 2 championship races to qualify in our interclub championships.…

England Athletics Award for Track Judge Charlie

Sarah Dilworth
Many congratulations to Charlie Narejko on winning the EA East Midlands Regional volunteer award for Newcomer to Officiating.  Charlie has been officiating as a Track Judge with Macclesfield Harriers since gaining her Level 1 qualification in 2019 and also officiates in a number of other capacities for Buxton AC.  It…

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…