The biggest news of the week is undoubtedly Frank Fielding turning 70. What a legend this guy is. Probably forgotten more of his achievements than most of us will ever make, and still running at an incredible standard. Big Happy Birthday Frank from all at Glossopdale Harriers. Frank gets the title picture this week, no …
A short summary this week of what’s been going on and what’s coming up, kicked off with the story of Thursday night’s relay qualifier… Hodgson Bros. Mountain Relay Qualifier 2021 Thursday night saw a gaggle of Harriers take on Sandy Heys in a qualifier/social outing ahead of next month’s Hodgson Brothers Mountain Relay. Here’s Club …
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As the summer holidays draw to a close, and the evenings get a little darker a little earlier, and the children head back to school (yay!), the Harriers’ summer of racing continues….. Eyam (courtesy of Rachel B.) Well I did my first ever Fell Race on Tues night and it certainly won’t be the last! …
Is it nearly September? It can’t be. September is ages away and we’ve barely started 2021 have we? The “time steam roller” rumbles on and here we find ourselves at the back end of summer. What a great few months its been – races are well and truly back and we’ve managed to squeeze in …
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I hope everyone’s being enjoying the FABULOUS purple heather as much as I have the last couple of weeks. If you’ve not managed to get you report in this week, please do keep them coming! I am reliably informed that Daniel is hoping for a busy inbox next Sunday. A few “coming ups” for you …
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In a slightly later than billed report, owing in part to a monumental hangover and the complete absence of any sympathy (probably fair). But its been another exciting week for GDH. Grab a glass of water and a couple of Aspirin, and lets see what happened. Eccles Pike Fell Race 6 Harriers made the short …
The first update of August, with a round-up of club activity over the past two weeks and some dates for your diary. Tour of Tameside Plenty of Glossopdale Harriers took part in the Tour of Tameside this year, a series of 4 races on consecutive days with a combined total distance of over 30 miles. …
It’s been a jam-packed weekend, and there are plenty of exciting things coming up over the summer. This week I am using my editorial advantage to alert you to upcoming events first! DATES FOR THE DIARY August Monthly Mashup: Mini Mountain Marathon Saturday 21st – Sunday 22nd August If you are planning on taking part …
Who needs weather forecasts when you have Strava, where you can find far more interesting descriptions of just how hot it has been this week! It’s also that time of year where everyone has gone on holiday and you have to zoom out on Strava to find out where the hell they are! Here the …
Apparently there’s a football game starting shortly, one which seems to have generated fever pitch throughout the country. Whether you’re on that particular bandwagon or not, there’s a phenomenal amount sporting glory right here, a truly epic week and more than enough to sate your appetite for such things. So prepare yourself appropriately, do read …
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