And now for something completely different… Ever fancied running on the track, as part of a Grand Prix meet, in front of a crowd? Well that's just what Louise Rudd and Matt Atkinson did last Tuesday (14th) in Chorlton. The Trafford Grand Prix meetings are held regularly throughout the summer…
Bollington Nostalgia discount time Tom McGaff 14% 39:04 Malcolm Fowler 8% 39:55 Stuart Parrott 8% 40:58 Andy Watts 18% 41:07 Tony Hulme 20% 41:23 Graham MacNeil 9% 42:19 Jim Pendrill 3% 42:50 Sally Gilliver 20% 44:56 Gavin Mendham 18% 45:19 Nicky Mowat 22% 45:51 Steve Dempsey 8% 45:55 Ian…
Good photographs to view at : http://stevehartley.smugmug.com/Events/Bollington-Hill-Race-2010/12893272_fgY7F/ Steve Hartley has very generously said that 100% of any money generated from pictures bought through his website will go directly to support the Bridgend Centre. D
Bollington Nostalgia Sunday July 11 This, for those who are not hardened fell runners, is probably the toughest of the season. Conversely, it brought-out the strongest Wilmslow field in this year's competition, as if our premier runners had now found a race that represented a real challenge. I would…
Eccup 10 Mile – Sunday 11th July A scenic undulating course with lots of short climbs and descents around the Eccup reservoir just north of Leeds. 1 Andrew Pearson (Longwood Harriers) 52.15 104 Matt Atkinson 1.12.23 PB 526 ran. Results at http://www.ukresults.net/2010/eccup10.html
Offerton 10K – Wednesday 7th July 2010 Having run this race last year I realised what I was letting myself in for and that a three lap course meant tackling the hill in Vernon Park three times but very supportive marshals give you plenty of encouragement to get you up…
Patrick and Ray competed in the first 'Manchester Sizzler' (formerly 'Sale Sizzler') organised by Spectrum, on 1st July. The second race on 15th July is, of course, part of our Summer Series. Patrick comments:- "Was hoping for around 22:05 so not too bad – considering 3 weeks of beer, football…
Sportscity, 4 July 2010 I always feel like I should support this race as a more club-runner friendly alternative to the GMR. The quality of the field seems to alternate. A quick look at the starting line up told me I wasn't going to be 4th this year. After 5…
Langley Fete Fell Race It is interesting to compare the age adjusted times of Tom, Malcolm and Tony with the 18:13 of the race winner, Simon Bailey of Mercia, who is a phenomenon over this type of course. discount time Tom McGaff 14% 18:03…
We recently discussed targeting certain national events on the masters circuit : Its a growing competition in all sports and not just athletics. Tony , Andy and Mick recently raced in the" Masters Road Relays" at Sutton Park with impressive results. Our men ( Rob , Stuart , Trevor Morris and…
