A sprinkling of Wilmslow runners ran the "festive five" at Sale . Results can be found at http://www.race-results.co.uk/results/2007/festive.htm Stuart Parrot was first home but "our man in Provence" aka Monsieur George scooped the prestigious V60 title which also included household name Simon Fenton , an athlete who is currently part…
Christmas is nearly on us ( certainly Christmas day ) and thoughts drift to the fantastic opportunities that we have in the New Year . In addition to the known road races , below is a reminder of important remaining XC dates . Saturday 5th January : Cheshire XC championships…
We tend to treat New Year as a time to make resolutions or set goals for ourselves . With the success that we are experiencing within the club in a variety of competitions and also at all levels by individual : PB or race position ( open age and/or vets…
Results are now up on www.bbresults.com What it means cumulative is that the men are now second overall and leading vets while the ever improving ladies are third in both categories . Claire Stevenson is fourth lady overall and based on the last two races has a super individual opportunity…
There may have been wind & rain down in London, but up North we have real weather. A visit to the in-laws in Preston allowed me to escape for the Guys 10 (mile)- heavy rain on the way up and it continued all day. Well organised flat course through country…
Heavy overnight rain appeared to be easing as the 21 Wilmslow runners headed for St Helens , for round three of the Mcr XC League . Hitting the M62 was a different world : lashing rain and heavy wind culminating in hail at the race . We were indebted to…
It’s official – I’m in The London Marathon!!! Hey all – I’ve just opened my mail and I’ve been accepted for The London Marathon in April 2008 – I’m ecstatic! My heart is racing, my smile is from ear to ear and I can’t think of anything else. I’m sure…
Official results now recived by post and I will bring to the club Tueday . Men : 2nd overall and 1st vets on the day …….now joint 2nd overall and 1st vets Ladies : 4th overall and 3rd vets on the day ….now joint 2nd overall and 3rd vets Individual…
Thrills , spills and more from Boggart Hole Clough . Driving to the race , the weather was a reminder that we were in XC season . Chill and gusts of wind all around . On arrival , the car park and surrounding roads looked busier than normal and from…
Amongst the runners from last weekends event was Dr Ron Hill. The legendary Ron Hill, Britain’s first runner under the magical 2Hr 10 barrier as well as winner of the Boston Marathon, European Championships and Commonwealth Games during the halycon days of the 1970’s. Ron was the 2nd person in…
