Saturday 28th February - Hills, Ridges and Bridges

This week, 5 D groupers undertook the classic "Bridges and Ridges" in reverse. Following their success at the D group taster session, Georgina and Margaret joined D for a tough hilly route.

The elements were kind today, with a calm dry morning to aid us on our way. With only a couple of small loop breathers required, just over 10k was completed by everyone in just over an hour.

What a brilliant run, you should all be very chuffed!

Mel

E & D at the Start

Twiggy and Sarah hurtle up Hurdsfield

Georgina and Margaret Hill Hero's

More Hills in Kerridge

Happy Hill Hoppers

DOWN Neils Hill?!

Still Smiling

Saturday 21st February - Bollin Valley Car Park

Well, after an unforecast dump of snow at about 8.00am this morning, a group of 10 hardy D groupers met in the Bollin Valley for a run up the Middlewood and canal.

Despite a blizzard in the middle and slippery conditions underfoot we maintained a steady pace.

We welcomed a new member to the group today. Dipika Morgan joined us for the first time and ran well!

Alison & Mel

D Groupers with a new member...

...Welcome Dipika!

Mel setting the pace!

A breather between canal & Middlewood

Twiggy & Janette

Sarah & Carole looking determined

Louise and Margaret...a bit damp!

A lovely colourful group!

Twiggy 'leading' the way

I see Louise has taught you her bad habits Janette!

A very wintery canal

Heading for home

Thursday 19th February - Night Street-O - Wilmslow

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Tonight there is another round of night Street-O organised by MDOC. Headtorch needed.

This one is in Wilmslow based in The Old Dancer pub, Grove Street.

Details available at http://www.mdoc.org.uk/

Registration 6-7pm. Starts 6.30-7.30pm.

Neil

Saturday 14th February - Two Trigs and a waterfall

The start

Today was the tough but rewarding 'two trigs and a waterfall' (and we managed White Nancy as well). Some EXCELLENT running today in damp, misty and muddy conditions. Everybody who came along should be really proud of a job well done (trainee fell runners in the making).

Neil

Trig 1

Quick visit to White Nancy

Waterfall

Final ascent into the clouds...

Loneliness of the long distance runners

Final trig - a job well done (with Jelly Babies and Haribo)

The route

Saturday 7th February - a D Group 'taster'

Meeting Place

On a chilly bright Saturday morning, 23, (yes 23!) runners set out along the Middlewood Way northbound, for a D group taster session.

There were a fantastic gang of nervous E groupers, who wanted to test their ability and prove their capability to make the transition from E to D group. The nerves did not last long and the proof was definitely in the pudding!.

We set the pace at  approximate 10:00 minute mileing, with those who are faster, doing plenty of looping back,  the group ran a circuit of around 5.7 miles.

Despite working really hard at times, only two brief Haribo breaks were needed.

Everyone worked really hard and did a frankly brilliant job..... fantastic. Those who were able to make a cafe stop after were reportedly "buzzing", no caffeine required. Thanks to Jenny, Wendy and Harry "the machine" Newton for the additional support.

Well done everyone, will look forward to seeing some permanent movers next week.

You should be proud

Mel and Dawn

Nervously awaiting the start

Pack Spreading on the Middlewood Way

Good running

Welcome Bridge Break

Romping Home

Wednesday 4th February - a 'Running Social Evening'

Venue - Park Tavern

As we spend most of our time together actually running we thought it might be nice to have a 'social evening' where we can talk about running and get to know each other a bit better.

Meet anytime from 7.30pm in the Park Tavern, Park Lane, Macclesfield (we have reserved the far end of the bar area).

There will not be any hot food available but we can have lots of crisps, nuts, beer, wine etc

The evening will give us the chance to talk about all aspects of running..
- shoes
- clothes
- technology
- ailments
- technique
- routes
- events
- cake
- cafes
- volunteering
- leadership
- group structure
- anything that takes your fancy!!!

It is not planned to be 'formal' at all - just show up and talk about running!

Neil and Alison

Tuesday 3rd February - Night Street-O - Poynton

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Today is another round of Night Street-O organised by MDOC.

This one is in Poynton (not far away).

Details will be added when available.

Normal start is 6.30pm.

Neil

Sunday 1st February - Alsager 5

This is a good flat route that will form part of the 'club champs' in 2015.

Definitely worth going to!

Details CLICK HERE

Car sharing at 9.20am from Bollin Valley Car Park.

Neil