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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…

Membership Renewal 2022/2023

Neil Gunn
Club membership fees for 2022/2023 will be due on 1st April, but you can renew any time from now and your membership will be valid until 31/03/2023 We have had to increase the membership fees this year. The fee has three elements: – Basic membership (non-competing members): £16 – EA/Northern…

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…

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.…

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…

Meet the Member – Alison Gunn

Catharine Crossley
Introducing Macclesfield Harrier & Run Leader, Alison Gunn. If you have ever attended a Saturday trail run, you will no doubt have met Alison. Alison has been instrumental to the success of the Trail Group section of Macclesfield Harriers. Alison is always welcoming and encouraging on runs and she is…

North Staffs XC League Race 1

Jane Walker
Macclesfield Harriers were off to a flying start at the first cross country race of the season. We had lots of new runners all the way from the Under 11s up to the Senior age groups on what was a very warm course at Betley Farm in Crewe. The following…

Cross Country Season

Jane Walker
Cross country racing is excellent practise for all other disciplines, it builds your strength, speed and endurance. It’s a great team event with plenty of support both from your team and the many spectators. These events are open to ALL abilities! All you need is your race number a pair…

Meet the Member – Charlie Bird

Catharine Crossley
Introducing Macclesfield Harrier athlete and coach, Charlie Bird. Charlie has been coaching at the club since 2016. Charlie understands her athletes — their needs and their potential. She is fantastic at building up her athlete’s confidence and motivating them to push beyond what they think they are capable of doing.…