Thanks to all those who helped (and offered to help) and well done to those that ran
Neil, Alison, Dawn, Jenny
31 Jan 2015
Saturday 31st January - E & D Group organise a ParkRun
Thanks to all those who helped (and offered to help) and well done to those that ran
Neil, Alison, Dawn, Jenny
24 Jan 2015
Saturday 24th January - Cliff & Ridge
8 hardy runners turned out including one new D group runner, Jane Dow!
Poor conditions underfoot kept us off the ridge and the fields, but we still managed some fine running up those hills. Well, they are our friends, you know. Unfortunately, we ended up in the muddiest field you could possibly imagine, and that was Lindsey's downfall, literally! Oops, mud everywhere. Hope you've recovered Lindsey!
Well run everyone.
Alison & Mel
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| Harry's Harem! |
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| Mel powering up the hill |
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| Harry close behind |
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| The 2 Janes! Welcome Jane Dow |
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| Siobhan making it look easy! |
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| Jane before she got a bit warmer! |
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| Harry - looking relaxed |
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| Time to chat - downhill! |
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| A good pace |
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| Before the mud incident |
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| The result of the mud incident - poor Lindsey! |
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| Happy runners! |
17 Jan 2015
Saturday 17th January - Mixed ability relay
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| Macc Harriers Track Relay |
All details on the club website - CLICK HERE
Neil
10 Jan 2015
Saturday 10th January - Bridges Ridges and Canals
Six hardy runners met on a blustery day, to undertake bridges ridges and canals ( oh and tunnels - thanks Chris).
After a blowy run up the Middlewood to the Zeneca bridge, we crossed the canal and headed over the farm track, where the rain came in to give us a pre "Neils Hill" shower.
Everyone made it up the first leg of the hill with some good effort put in and then up the second with a quick Haribo break at the top, before the run along the Windmill Lane ridge.
The penultimate hill up Well Lane proved a bit of a challenge with some small feet and "Barry big strides" needed, then a welcome long downhill stretch of Hurdsfield Road, improving the minutes per mile.
The route was 5.3 miles in total and everyone ran really well, with a good stretch at the end.
Well done!
Mel
After a blowy run up the Middlewood to the Zeneca bridge, we crossed the canal and headed over the farm track, where the rain came in to give us a pre "Neils Hill" shower.
Everyone made it up the first leg of the hill with some good effort put in and then up the second with a quick Haribo break at the top, before the run along the Windmill Lane ridge.
The penultimate hill up Well Lane proved a bit of a challenge with some small feet and "Barry big strides" needed, then a welcome long downhill stretch of Hurdsfield Road, improving the minutes per mile.
The route was 5.3 miles in total and everyone ran really well, with a good stretch at the end.
Well done!
Mel
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| Not Quite the Start |
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| Second Leg of "Neils Hill" |
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| Sudden Dark Spell on the Windmill Lane |
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| Hurtling Down Hurdsfield |
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| Happy at the end |
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| With an added ginger nutter |
3 Jan 2015
Saturday 3rd January 2015 - Lyme Park ParkRun or local run
Today there were a series of running activities to choose from, including Orienteering or the ParkRun at Lyme Park and the local D group run.
Six runners took part in the local event, in cool conditions but mild for the time of year. After heading up the Middlewood from Summerlea Close, we crossed over the bridge on the Silk Road and headed over the viaduct at Bollington. We then crossed over to the canal, leaving our marathon runner on the Middlewood to clock up some extra miles as the showers set in.
Keeping a steady pace, we ran 6.41 miles in 1hr 05 minutes, averaging just over 10 minute miles.
A good first run of the new year, well done all.
Mel
Six runners took part in the local event, in cool conditions but mild for the time of year. After heading up the Middlewood from Summerlea Close, we crossed over the bridge on the Silk Road and headed over the viaduct at Bollington. We then crossed over to the canal, leaving our marathon runner on the Middlewood to clock up some extra miles as the showers set in.
Keeping a steady pace, we ran 6.41 miles in 1hr 05 minutes, averaging just over 10 minute miles.
A good first run of the new year, well done all.
Mel
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| The Start |
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| Quick stop before the canal |
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| So speedy they are all a blur |
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| Bridge Breather |
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| Streaking down the home straight |
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| Sneaky Stretch Shot |
Saturday 3rd January - John O'Goats Orienteering - Lyme Park
Five intrepid D and E group harriers spent a fun filled hour
ankle deep in bog and mud to complete our first MDOC orienteering challenge.
This was an all ability trail and the organisers were helpful in suggesting
which group would suit us best. We decided to go for the short course 6.1km
(although we did just over 5 miles with lots of detours!!). You can choose to
omit up to 4 controls depending on age and ability.
After being issued the map at the start and initiating the
dibber (device that records the number of controls found), we were off. Kate
decided to go alone, but Catherine and I and Georgina and Rippon paired up in
teams. The weather was pretty abysmal but it didn't dampen our determination to
find all controls. Some were frustratingly well hidden!!
We certainly didn't break any records but thoroughly enjoyed
the experience and would highly recommend if any further events come up in the
future.
Siobhan White
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