On a warm April night it was very gratifying to see so many Glossopdale Harriers racing in what was the second counter in the Road/Trail Champs. At the sharp end, probably the strongest male GDH team for some time were locked in a tough competitive scrap for championship points. In the end Steve Knight just edged it …
Malc Brown ran a PB of 1.24.18 at the DERWENT DAMBUSTER 10. Well done Malc! Kirsty Johnson 38.29 and Andy Burnett 41.28, massive PBs at the CHESHIRE 10K yet again! RESULTS Mary Jeal, Elanor Swan, Nick Ham, Andy Wilkins and Ben Tetler ran at the CHICKEN RUN in Hayfield. NICK’S FLICKR PHOTOS RESULTS Tim Culshaw …
This years HEROD FARM FELL RACE attracted a crowd of 137 runners. Race organiser Sikobe superbly marshalled the willing army of volunteers, many sporting their new club hoodies, on a great night for the club. 2014 winners Simon Harding (Macc Harriers) and Caity Rice retained their titles on a cool night perfect for running. Young …
Vicki Hamilton and Liz Dowd ran 2.00.42 at the SHEFFIELD YORKSHIRE HALF MARATHON. RESULTS Ben Tetler had an excellent run to finish 17th in 53.15 at the WARDLE SKYLINE FELL RACE. Ben in action, photo courtesy Zain Zia RESULTS Parkrun Corner Some good running further north and even further north this Saturday; Andy Burnett ran …
Parkrun Corner Super runs by Caity 7th (course pb), Kirsty 9th (parkrun PB) and Sikobe 11th (course PB) at Oldham. Along with Nev all four were well over the 70% age-grade mark. Paul Skuse was also in good form on his debut parkrun coming 4th at Lyme Park. Good to see Andy Fox back in action …
Contrary to reports that she had raced at the first Trunce in Yorkshire, the ubiquitous Caity Rice was in fact taking part in the midweek fell-race at MOEL TRYFAN in the Ogwen Valley, North Wales. She had an excellent race to finish 1st Lady, 10th overall, and her time of 20.41 took 28 seconds off the …
On the weekend the clocks went forward the weather went backward. On a stormy weekend first of all a big shout out to all those race organisers, friends, marshalls, MRT who make races happen. Their job is always made harder on bad weather days.Thanks also for the support that we almost always seem to get when …
Further evidence of the growing strength of the womens’ section of the club was realised this week. First of all, it was announced that our veteran women had claimed 3rd position in their division of the MANCHESTER AREA CROSS-COUNTRY LEAGUE. This result represents a superb achievement in this competitive league and puts our team in line for promotion next season. …
Kirsty Johnson received her Ladies Champion Shield at the South-East Lancs Cross-Country League Presentation Evening held at Horwich RMI Social Club. It was fitting that she had her photograph taken with both her Mum and Dad and league stalwarts and supporters Bill and Margaret Buckley. Well done Kirsty! Andy Burnett continued his marvellous run of recent form …
Kirsty Johnson’s excellent run in the Greater Manchester XC Champs was rewarded with a county vest and a place on the start line for the INTER-COUNTIES XC CHAMPS held at Cofton Park in Birmingham. She had a brilliant day racing in a top quality ladies field, came 186th out of 275 runners and was 4th …