| 19 November 08 | Race news - Four Villages Half Marathon | More Details |
We've been advised that the Four Villages Half Marathon is very close to filling up so anyone interested, you need to enter NOW! 1717/2000 places filled as of 18 Nov |
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| 18 November 08 | AGM Update | |
Thanks to everyone who attended last night's AGM. Minutes will follow but main items: Elected Committee Members- President - Mel Cole
- Chair - Alasdair Dyde
- Treasurer - Bill Ferguson
- Secretary - Mike Cutler
- Member 1 - Carol Godfrey
- Member 2 - Charlie Rowlands
- Member 3 - Steve Whincup
- Member 4 - Kedren Elliot
- Member 5 - Simon Walker
- Member 6 - Mike Hatton
The lucky members in the London Marathon ballot are Andy Painter, Ruth Hadfield and John Booth. |
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| 17 November 08 | Results from the Mud at Stafford | |
South Cheshire Harriers' men's team consolidated their position at the top of Division 2 of the North Staffs Cross Country League on Saturday, all but ensuring promotion in the process. In the third of the four races in the league, Gaz Carless again proved best able to negotiate a very boggy Stafford Common, completing the six-mile course in 36.41 for 13th place. With veteran Mike Hatton 23rd in 37.52, ahead of younger team-mates Liam Wilkinson (31st in 38.59) and Pete Mallison (35th in 39.20), the top four ensured the Harriers pulled away decisively from their nearest challengers in the division. And with strong support from Colin Simpson (67th in 41.41) and Pat Hudson (80th in 42.36), the signs are good that the club can more than hold their own next season in the six-man Division 1 competition.
In the women's event, Nicky Lowe was once again to the fore, matching Gaz Carless's achievement with 13th place, in a time of 22.06 over a 5k course. She was backed up by Ruth Pryce (34th in 23.50), Carol Godfrey (46th in 24.45), Liz Painter (29.44), Kedren Elliott (29.49) and Sarah Dyde (31.11).
With six women and 22 men competing, it was a record turn-out for the Harriers cross-country team. The other runners were:
- Neil Jones - 42.50
- Andy Mayers - 43.20
- Pete Cooper - 44.00
- James Simpson - 44.10
- Charlie Rowlands - 44.18
- Mel Cole - 44.53
- Rob Rowlands - 45.36
- Dave McGrath - 46.31
- Rob Cummings - 47.11
- Andy Painter - 48.03
- Phil Cliff - 48.08
- Rob Mayers - 48.30
- Steve Whincup - 48.49
- Mike Cutler - 49.43
- Simon Walker - 50.00
- Alasdair Dyde - 52.17
On Sunday, Mike Cutler raced in the Macmillan Cancer Support 5-mile race organised by Stone Master Marathoners, finishing 30th in a time of 39.39. He was joined for the Harriers by John Latham, who clocked 48.20 for 67th place. |
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| 16 November 08 | Air Products 10K - Details and Entry Form now available | More Details |
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| 14 November 08 | Latest Club Newsletter | More Details |
The latest newsletter is now available |
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| 13 November 08 | Championship tables republished | More Details |
The Club Championship tables have been republished under the old format, which will be retained for the remainder of this year but will be reviewed prior to the 2009 season. |
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| 10 November 08 | Mad Jack's 5 successes | |
Runners from South Cheshire Harriers featured prominently in the inaugural running of Mad Jack's 5, a five-mile cross country event in Attingham Park near Shrewsbury. The race, organised by Shrewsbury Athletic Club, attracted 200 runners to the grounds of the National Trust property, with the Harriers' Rich Baker coming home 10th in a time of 33.15. Nicky Lowe continued a series of excellent results, finishing third lady, and 41st overall, in 37.12. Nicky was not the only female Harrier in the prizes either, as Gemma Cutler clocked 49.42 to secure first junior lady. The contingent of seven Harriers was completed by Mike Cutler (44.15), Martin Stirna (46.33), Chantelle Swart (46.35) and John Latham (50.34). |
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| 6 November 08 | Championship tables updated following Flying Fox 10 | More Details |
Only 2 races to go. Mike Hatton looks to have the Men's title in the bag but there's a real scrap for second to fourth. With the Ladies, any one of four can still win!
We've corrected the percentage calculation for runners who've completed more than 8 races - they're now right (honest!).
There are a few marathon results still missing so if yours isn't on the list, let Simon know. |
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| 4 November 08 | Latest news | |
A reminder that this year’s AGM will be held at Vagrants on Monday 17th November at 7:30pm prompt. The agenda and draft constitution can be found on the website.
The meeting will include the ballot for the three club places available. In order to enter the ballot, you must bring your rejection notification. If you are unable to attend, please send in your letter with an attending member or pass to a committee member before the date.
There will be a social with chips following the meeting.
There are some subsidised coaching (Level 1) and First Aid courses being run soon. Please contact Steve Whincup if you are interested in attending or would like further details.
The Club’s annual awards dinner and quiz will be held on Friday 30th January at Crewe Golf Club. Further details to follow on the website/newsletter.
The Audley 10K has been dropped from this year's Club Championship, being replaced by the Cheddleton Christmas Pudding 10K on 29 November |
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| 3 November 08 | Latest race results including Flying Fox 10 | |
South Cheshire Harriers' Mike Hatton capped an excellent season in the North Staffs road race series with fifth place in the Flying Fox 10 mile race near Eccleshall in Staffordshire on Sunday. Mike was also second O45 male in a time of 59.15. Pete Mallison and Neil Jones were next home for the Nantwich-based club, both clocking 62.52, for 11th and 12th place respectively. Pat Hudson completed the club's leading quartet, in a personal best time of 65.42.
First lady home for the club was Nicky Lowe in 72.55, followed by Carol Godfrey in 77.29 and Kedren Elliott (97.15).
Other runners included Mel Cole (67.50), Anthony Hadfield (69.13 - PB), James Simpson (69.24 - PB), Ivor Twiss (71.45), Mike Cutler (74.07), Andy Godfrey (75.16), Phil Cliff (76.32), Alasdair Dyde (77.54 - PB), Colin Earp (79.58), Colin Wynne (84.18), Martin Stirna (91.14), Jeanette Hatton (99.14) and Sarah Dyde (99.14 - PB).
On Saturday, five Harriers tackled the Langley 7 near Macclesfield, Rich Baker leading home the club's contingent in 43.25. He was followed by Charlie Rowlands (48.38), Mike Cutler (51.00), Rob Rowlands (51.06) and Martin Stirna (68.46).
Last week, South Cheshire runners Neil Cooper and Nick Dunning braved the elements and more than 1,800 feet of climb to run the gruelling Snowdonia marathon. Each had chosen one of the hardest UK marathons as their debut at the distance, and they finished in 3.35.58 and 3.39.35 respectively, raising over £500 for Cancer Research in the process. |
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