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 …
Chesh News
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Congratulations from Christine – ECH & TAC PresidentCongratulations ECH & TAC Athletes On behalf of East Cheshire Harriers and Tameside Athletics Club committee, I wish to express our congratulations on the fantastic performances of all our athletes both young, and some a little older, who have competed and gained huge successes in a number of events over the last few weeks. We are extremely proud of every ..
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Tour of Tameside 2022 and weekly round-upIt’s been a very busy week of athletics, starting on Thursday 16th June when the Tour of Tameside started. ECH had many athletes competing over the full series which finished on Sunday 19th June with Aliesha Smith taking First Lady at only 17 years old by over 7 minutes, which is an absolutely amazing achievement. Gavin Browne finished as runner up ..
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Dovestone Diamond Multi-terrain Race 2022The annual Dovestone Diamond 10k multi-terrain race took place on Wednesday 25th May. Conditions were relatively good, just a bit of wind to contend with. The first 3 miles are very hilly on testing terrain and the second half of the race is very fast, mainly downhill or flat around the very scenic Dovestone Reservoir in Saddleworth. As with any ..
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Great Manchester Run 2022The Great Manchester Run took place last weekend. Five years on from the Manchester Arena bombing made for an emotional occasion, but as always the City came together as one. ECH athletes were ever present in all disciplines. The Junior races took place on Saturday 21st May which saw three ECH athletes taking part. Zachary Jones ran magnificently to finish ..
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Jubilee Bank Holiday Clubhouse Closure – Thursday 2nd June
Good evening all, The Clubhouse will be closed on Thursday 2nd June for the Jubilee Bank Holiday. Individual coaches will let you know if their training sessions are still on & the clubhouse will re-open on Tuesday 7th June. Thanks and hope you all have a great bank holiday weekend!
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Pete Berry
Dear all ECH members, It is with a heavy heart we inform members of the sad loss of a former member Pete Berry. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. Pete’s funeral is at Swindon crematorium at 12-00 on Wednesday 1st June 2022. If anyone has any anecdotes they would like to be read out please send them to e.murphy837@btinternet.com Thanks
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Coach Glenn Piper weekly round-up and GM Track & Field ResultsWeekend highlights for Seniors include a welcome return to form for Hayley Simpson in the Chester half marathon on Sunday 15th May with a time of 1.34.56. In the same race selected for the England masters V50 team Chris Swire finished 11th in his age category with a solid 83.16. Michelle Vaughan ran a very impressive 18.58 in the Platt ..
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British Masters Road Relays 2022 – ‘The Kings Coronation’Following the recent buoyant optimism which is around the club following impressive turnouts at the Northern and National Road Relays, mustering the old guard for the British Masters Relays was another story. Sick, lame and injured the common theme, and the Masters Galacticos choosing blue loyalty over the green and gold. No one can have missed the rising form of Alan ..
