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Meet the Member – Ann Harris

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

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

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…

Meet the Member – Barrie Thomason

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

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.…

Meet the Member – Dave Larkin

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

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…

Meet the Member – Kim Eastham

Introducing the lady who brings the glamour to Macclesfield Harriers, Kim Eastham. She’s the only person we know, who can finish a tough mountain race  and still look immaculate! As a running group leader Kim is always positive and supportive. She is one of the reasons D group is so…

Meet the Member – Mark Stanbridge

Runners know training for and running a marathon requires determination, grit and a will to keep going. Macclesfield Harrier, Mark Stanbridge’s legs have carried him through 29 marathons and 3 ultra-marathons! Is he crazy? Possibly. Isn’t that a prerequisite to being a Macclesfield Harrier?! Mark has kindly shared with us…

Meet the Member – Trevor Longman

In the hot seat this week is Macclesfield Harrier, Trevor Longman. For many of us novice fell runners, Trevor is one of the reasons we keep going back to the club fell runs. He greets you with a smile, makes sure you’re ok and keeps the banter going. A true…