Wilmslow Running Club caters for all abilities of runners, keen competitors (fell running, road races, cross-country), fun-runners and anyone interested in general fitness training.
Come along to one of our Club Nights – you’ll be most welcome. We meet at the Wilmslow Rugby Club on King’s Road (Pownall Park), normally on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:00pm, and Sunday morning at 9:00 am. Check the ‘Where are we meeting‘ link for last-minute changes.
To contact Wilmslow Running Club, ring Tony Hulme on 01625 582130, e-mail him on [email protected], or post a comment on this site.
Wilmslow Running Club organises the Wilmslow Half-Marathon, the North West’s premier half-marathon, which has its’ own web site at www.wilmslowhalf.org.uk
Thursday September 9th. training is from the Macclesfield Forrest centre (start for Shuttlingsloe) at 7pm.
South Cheshire 20
Sunday May 8th 9.30am
Caught up in Crewe!
As sole representative of WRC, I thought I had better pen a note.
Having failed on 2 occasions to break the 1.30 barrier it was time to dust down the shoes and get some serious practice for the Chester half.
I attended with Tony’s wisdom ringing in my ears:
“You’ll be alright, if you don’t finish you can walk . . .
Take 2 Nurofen after the race to stop the swelling . . .
And DON’T run Monday!”
The first 5 miles was run at a steady pace then we encountered a ‘Small’ hill, the heavens opened up and it absolutely threw it down. After being overtook by Noah, and few more big hills to test my resolve it was time for hailstone, all I needed!
The few runners around looked like pathetic lost soles . . . and this was only the 12 mile mark! God knows what marathon runners go through.
Steady running at 7minute pace and the miles seem to take care of themselves; 12 became 14 then 16 and before I knew it the finish line was in sight across another muddy field. (sorry no sprint) They say the course is equivalent to a flat 22 and I believe ‘em!
It’s the first time I’ve run over ½m distance, Mission Accomplished, Time was Ok Too. Although I wish I had remembered the Vaseline!
24th Place out of 131 finishers, Time 2:23:56
Mike Cooper