Author: Jason Brogan

Christmas Handicap – 21st December 2014

Christmas Handicap – 21st December 2014

Jason Brogan

MANCHESTER H & AC CHRISTMAS HANDICAP
in support of the Charity When You Wish Upon A Star
SUNDAY 21ST DECEMBER 2014
10 AM JUNIORS* – approx 1 MILE
[*would parents please help marshal the route]
SENIORS FOLLOW ON – approx 3 MILES

OLIVER CROMWELL MEMORIAL
WYTHENSHAWE PARK
WYTHENSHAWE ROAD, MANCHESTER M23 0AB

THE HANDICAP WILL AGAIN BE HELD IN WYTHENSHAWE PARK. *HOWEVER,
A SECOND ROUTE, STARTING NEAR THE MAIN CAR PARK, MAYBE USED
SHOULD CONDITIONS WARRANT IT. THE DECISION WILL BE TAKEN ON
THE DAY AS TO WHICH COURSE IS USED.
Use the MAIN ENTRANCE to the Park which is off Wythenshawe
Road signposted HALL and most other facilities. PARK in the main
car park near the stables and nurseries – there may be a fee for parking.
TOILETS are at the Tea Rooms. The START*/FINISH is at the Oliver
Cromwell Memorial at the front of the Hall.
PRESENTATIONS AND MINCE PIES
PLUS RESULTS OF BALLOT FOR SPORTSMAN &
SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR
WILL BE AT THE CHEADLE SOCIAL CLUB, ASHFIELD
CRESCENT (off Ashfield Road) CHEADLE SK8 1BQ
(there’s a large car park on Massie Street next door to the
Social Club – free on Sunday)
Bring a Prize to Win a Prize
Most Important…SENIORS PLEASE TELL GEORGE LAWSON
IF YOU WILL BE RUNNING OR IF YOU CAN HELP Tel: 0161-485
2261; JUNIORS PLEASE TELL DEBBIE BERESFORD IF YOU
WILL BE RUNNING Tel: 07977 203478, or complete your details here

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The Junior Race starts at 10 am and the younger children will be set off first. Parents of juniors are asked to help marshal the course (approx one mile). The handicap is worked out by the club’s coaches. First and foremost – it’s a fun event.

The Seniors will do the same course – but three times so there’s plenty of opportunity for the youngsters to cheer them on.

As soon as the Senior race is finished we’ll make our way to the Cheadle Social Club for about 12 noon where we’ll have the Presentation. All the junior runners should bring a selection box which will be put on a table. The runner finishing first will get first choice of the selection boxes, second finisher will get second choice, and so on. All those who bring a box will go home with one. This is a handicap so it’s unlikely that the fastest runner will win.

The Seniors should also bring a prize to win a prize – usually wine or chocolates.

We then have the results of the ballot for Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year and they will be presented with Trophies – details here, including how to vote

Please let me know if you are coming – more the better – it’s great fun.

Any questions please speak to Debbie.

See you there!!

Weekend Results

Weekend Results

Jason Brogan

New York Marathon, 2nd November

Ed Fazakerley ran a windy New York Marathon in 2:50:41

Ed’s splits are here and some photos here

Full results here

Langley 7, 1st Novmeber

Well done to Maurice Oldham who came first in V60 category.

Pos. Name Time
44 Maurice Oldham 47:01
229 Steve McCall 1:01:42
243 Alyson Adams 1:03:11
276 Tony Brady 1:10:22

Full results here

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Cheshire 10k, Arley Hall, 2nd November

Pos. Name Time
58 Matthew Crimes 00:36:51
113 Jason Brogan 00:40:15
210 Graham Saunders 00:43:44
218 Sonya Hynes 00:43:48

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Full results here

Edinburgh Marathon Weekend

Edinburgh Marathon Weekend

Jason Brogan

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We are booking a club weekend in Edinburgh Friday 29th – 31st May for the Edinburgh Marathon Festival

Events available: 5k, 10k, half and full marathon,marathon relay (various distances) and children’s races.We will travel up Friday and you can compete on the Saturday and/ or Sunday, returning Sunday evening (there is an option to stay a further night if people wanted as it is bank holiday weekend). We have been kindly offered 2 mini-bus’s from Richard which worked brilliantly last time. It is a great way to travel and very cost effective at about £15 each return.All this is flexible, but a guideline. You have time on Saturday afternoon to explore and do your own thing and all get together for a meal Saturday if you wish.We are booking accommodation at Musselburgh Travelodge, which is approx £120 for a family room for Friday and Saturday night which can accommodate 3 adults or a family.(http://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/206/Edinburgh-Musselburgh-hotel)Past events: 2014 /2012  Photos 2014 / 2012 / 2011

Further details, speak to Debbie.

Northern Athletics Cross Country Relay Championships 2014 Results

Northern Athletics Cross Country Relay Championships 2014 Results

Jason Brogan
The under 13 s and under 15s girls teams both came third in North of England Cross Country relays today. Both teams ran well with under 13s close to winning but lost out by a few seconds.
The Boys under 15s team came 8th and also ran really well.
Teams were:
U13s  Alice Stiles Grace de Campos Georgia Fazakerley
U15s   Beth Barlow  Eleanor Kenny  Emily Hughes
U15 Boys  Ben Skertchly  Connor Fazakerley Matty Fox

Full results here

Carl Summers and Beverley Holmes win North West England Athletics Awards

Carl Summers and Beverley Holmes win North West England Athletics Awards

Jason Brogan
Coach of the Year – Carl Summers
  • Carl is a coach at Manchester Harriers where is has been for the last 18 years.
  • Carl runs endurance sessions at the club 3-4 times per week – never missing a session and is the leading coach for anyone wanting to run middle to long distance from the age of 10 all the way to senior level.
  • He is a level two endurance coach and gives his time free and always puts the athlete first – he never thinks of himself only how he can help the athletes, he is highly respected by other coaches within the club and those that know his locally.
  • This year Carl has had great success as a coach with an athlete winning the ESSA Championships in July which has crowed an overall great year for his under 13 and under 15 girls as they came second in the National Cross Country Champs, which was Manchester Harriers firs placing finish since the 1980’s.
  • Carls dedication for his junior athletes are shown by the good results in cross county and road relays.
  • Each athlete from 10 years to senior respects him and will work hard to achieve their goals supported by Carl, who in turn will give up his free time outside sessions to accommodate their needs and provide sessions for the athletes to do if unable
Official Of The Year – Beverley Holmes
  • Beverley has been a volunteer with Manchester Harriers for over 8 years when her children started coming down to the club to take part in Athletics.
  • In 2009 she took her level two officials field module to help the club, while her daughters were competing, and she has never looked back. Her younger daughter still competes but she will help out at all meetings she is asked to attend, from junior competitions all the way through to Vets competitions,
  • In short Beverley helps out at primary school cross country all the way through to the Joe Moran Vets Meeting which the club runs, along with Youth Development League and Northern League competitions
  • She is well known and respected official, she knows her rule book inside and out and has been a lead official for the field team at Manchester Harriers.
  • During her officiating she has given up more of her time to become a club mentor to some of Manchester Harriers young officials were 20 of them then went on to help out at the Youth Development League and Cheshire Leagues, plus a number of other event always under her guidance.
  • She is a very valuable member of the club and well represented as well as being reliable, polite and generally a lovely person, Manchester Harriers value her help and appreciate the time she gives to volunteering.
  • Finally Beverley is happy officiating at club level but could easily officiate at major competitions!

Full article here