While the rest of you were enjoying the "Cheshire Life" at Bolesworth Castle a select but hardy bunch of cross-border warriors were representing the club at the spiritual home of cross country – Boggart Hole Clough. The championship course was extended to include both the "new loop" on the far…
The County Championships are staged each year and provide both the chance to gain “County honours” for both team and individual but also selection for the County team at the “Inter Counties Cross Country” championships. For many club athletes it’s the ultimate accolade. Strict criteria applies to eligibility for the County…
The third round of the five race series of the ever popular (and growing) Manchester Area Cross Country League took place yesterday @ Boggart Hole Clough. Numbers competing were slightly down on the previous two meetings for the men, but were much higher than in previous seasons for a December…
This was a top quality national race relatively on our doorsteps at Sefton Park, Liverpool. There was a tremendous atmosphere with almost all the UK's best athletes lining up in men's, women's and junior races. Places for the European championships GB team were up for grabs and the competition was…
22 Nov 2014, Wollaton Park I was fortunate to be selected for the England V50 team in this annual 5-nations fixture which is always an incredibly high standard. After a short (8km), fast course in the beautiful parkland of Wollaton Hall, Nottingham, I was pleased to finish 7th – although…
The weather was kind given the forecast and we were lucky that the rain held off…In fact almost a hint of sun in the early afternoon. Round two of the increasingly popular Manchester Area Cross Country League was staged at Sherdley Park, St Helens. For some the perception is that…
18 October 2014 Graves Park, Sheffield Enthusiasm was running high after the Northern Road Relays so we decided to enter a team at the XC equivalent held in the scenic if rather undulating Graves Park, Sheffield. Unfortunately we lost 2 of our dream team to injury and 2 more to…
Results for Match One of the Manchester Area Cross Country League (Woodbank Park, 11 October 2014) are now out on the Race Results site. Congratulations to all runners. Wilmslow Team highlights:- Senior Women – 4th team (behind Stockport, Trafford and Sale Harriers) Senior Female Vets – 1st team. Senior Men…
This weekend sees the first round of the MACCL being staged at Woodbank Park, Stockport. This is a change from the norm when Heaton Park has staged the first round for many years. After the summer months and the road racing season, the focus turns to the country ! Apteco (…
The MACCL held its AGM tonight. For those that want to plan ahead, the provisional dates for the coming season(2014/15) are: Saturday 11th October : Woodbank Park Saturday 8th November : Sherdley Park Saturday 6th December : Boggart Hole Clough Saturday 10th January : Heaton Park Saturday 7th February :…
