East Cheshire ‘First Steps’ running academy
East Cheshire Harriers are pleased to announce they are launching a brand new ‘first steps’ running academy for 2014. It is aimed at new or novice runners who are looking to start or improve their running and improve fitness levels. They will be guided through a 5 week period with experienced coaching staff enabling them to understand and enjoy running …
End of an Era
Sue and Derek officially taking charge of the bar from Barry Little in 2005 An end of an era came to pass on Thursday 19th December when Sue and Derek Edwards finally retired from their positions as Bar and Membership secretaries after nearly 38 years association with the club. Phill Pearson captivated the members present with a list of …
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Bag packing part 2 – Floodlight Repair FundFLOODLIGHT FUND-RAISING EVENT BAG-PACKING AT MORRISON’S HYDE SUNDAY 28TH APRIL 2019 I suggest one session 11.00a.m. – 1.00p.m. and one session 1.00 p.m. – 3.00p.m. (or 4.00 p.m. if people want to stay). Let your Coach know if you can attend . Your support would be very much appreciated. Thank you. Let’s hope we get a good response like last ..
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Greater Manchester Marathon 2019The Greater Manchester Marathon took place today (Sunday 7th April) with four ECH athletes taking to the challenge of 26.2 miles in rather good running conditions. David Robinson was first home in a magnificent time of 2.54.29 to finish in 495th place out of over 13,200 runners! Tracey Gibson was next in a creditable time of 4.06.21 in 6236th place, ..
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East Cheshire Social EventHi All, In the next month or two we are hoping to have a social evening which would include some fundraising. It would consist of a three course meal , an auction ,entertainment and probably a “ virtual horse racing” event. We would have it at a suitable local venue on a Friday or Saturday evening. Please e-mail Francis below ..
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Mike Coogan – Double World Champion!! *UpdateEast Cheshire’s Mike Coogan has been representing Great Britain & NI this week at the World Indoor Masters Championships in Torun, Poland. Mike has been in magnificent form recently and deserved his selection and decided to focus on the 200m in the Vet 45 category. As in any major Championship event Mike had to qualify through the heats first. Mike ..
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Ian and Saul impress at the World Masters Championships..World Masters Athletics Championships Indoor – Torun, Poland, 24th – 30th March 2019 ECH athletes Ian Fraser and Saul Gallagher represented Great Britain at the World Masters Athletics Championships held in Torun, Poland this week. The Masters Championships are for age categories 35 years upwards and the oldest runner who competed was 103 years old representing India in the indoor 60m, ..
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Wilmslow Half Marathon 2019The annual Wilmslow half marathon took place on Sunday 24th March with eight ECH athletes taking part. Dennis Thomas was first home for ECH and ran brilliantly to run a new PB of 1.23.33 and finished 19th in this vet 40 age category. Daniel Bamber was next in a solid time of 1.26.37 followed by debutant Hayley Simpson (pictured) in ..
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North of England 12 Stage Road Relays 2019The Northern Athletics Road Relays took place on Sunday 24th March at Birkenhead Park. East Cheshire entered a senior men’s team going up against the best runners and clubs in the North of England. The team finished in a respectable 47th position out of 65 finishing teams. See below performances from our East Cheshire representatives with the position in brackets ..
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National Primary & Year 7 Cross Country Championships 2019The National Primary and Year 7 Cross Country Championships took place at Prestwold Hall in Leicester on Saturday 23rd March. There were many ECH juniors taking part in this high quality event. A great performance came in the year 6 girls race with Emily Bowker (pictured) having an amazing run to storm home in 4th place, our highest finisher on ..
