Mention Benidorm and lager, sun burnt ex-pats and zimmer frames may spring to mind. But then again a fast half marathon in the sun in late November? Let’s do it! From the air Benidorm is a cross between Llandudno and Manhattan with a long wide promenade separating the beach from…
Following the success of the first two race meetings , we are keen to build on our success. I know that a lot of the men have been making discreet enquiries along the lines of ‘ What’s this cross country actually like’? Actually , very good fun ! Times…
By a special correspondent in Benidorm News being received relating to the performances of two Wilmslow runners at the Benidorm half marathon today. PB’S FOR BOTH. Rob Downs runs 74 minutes and Mike Cooper 86 minutes. Winner manages 62 minutes.Race run in pleasant warm conditions. Doubtless a full update from…
OFFICIAL RESULTS Official , much debate and discussion , could the men have grabbed third place at Macclesfield? Yes. Mens results: 1. Sale Harriers 2. Trafford 3. Wilmslow In terms of cumulative after two races , the standings are eaxctly as above and Salford drop to fourth. Individual race two…
Blue skies , dry with winter sun , and less mud than last year. This was race two in the Manchester XC League. Some initial team concerns due to injuries and prior commitments but hurried phone calls and the first Wilmslow race for Ray Eagles ensured that we had a…
Please volunteer if you can this Saturday morning from 10am to help spread the new gravel on the training track. There will be a digger to shift the bulk of the 60 tonnes but runners will be needed to do the detail work. It’s your chance to repair the…
Following the excitement felt by Tom as a result of the Senior men finishing 4th in division one at Heaton Park and the very senior men 1st ( actually the same people ), we need to carry on the great result at the next race at Macclesfield. Cross Country is…
A classic race full of hills and history and the thrilling finale of the Summer Series. And last year most of the group 1 places on the mug were still up for grabs on the final hill down into Langley as the series went right to the wire. This year…
5th Nov 2005 – Last Race In Summer Series 1 Damian Nichols 38:535 Rob Downs (MV40 2) 40:4110 Bill Heaton (MV40 3) 42:1911 Colin Fray (MV45 2) 43:0918 Tony Hulme (MV55 1) 44:2526 Michael Cooper (MV40 8) 45:0628 Ian Smallwood (MV40 9) 45:4334 Mick Fairs (MV55 3) 46:1240 Peter…
Schedule of events in the Mens Manchester Cross-Country League:- Saturday 19th November, 14:30, Macclesfield Saturday 3rd December, 14:30, Boggart Hole Clough, Blackley Saturday 7th January, Broadoak For more information contact Tom McGaff, or see the M&D CCL web site at BBRESULTS.COM
