On Wednesday 23rd July it was our annual Black Knight Charge 6 mile multi-terrain race in and around Daisy Nook Country Park. There were 170 finishers on the night in hot conditions with ex ECH athlete Andi Jones winning the race in a record time of 32.26. Not far behind was another ex ECH runner …
Patrick won by over a minute in a race in the South of France. Patrick beat their best local runner Rachid Boulahdid with a fantastic performance, especially in the hot weather! .
ECH ATHLETES EXCEL AT COUNTY CHAMPS In glorious weather at Macclesfield over the weekend of 17/18 May, East Cheshire athletes had one of their most sccuessful County Championships in ecent memory. Fantastic performances across a wide range of age groups and events resulted in a total of 26 medals over the two days. Among many highlights, Regan …
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The annual Saddleworth Fell Race took place yesterday on the 25th May. The senior race is over 3 miles with 950ft worth of climbing, and the junior races are ran over a shorter distance. There was a good ECH turnout, especially from the juniors. In the under 12 race Abby O’Neil was the first girl …
Well done to all East Cheshire athletes completing the 26.2 miles in the Manchester Marathon on the 6th April. First back for East Cheshire Harriers was Tim Greenald with a superb time of 2.55.18. Special mention to Kevin Jowett after finally getting under the magical 3 hours after several attempts, with a great new PB …
SPORTSHALL PRESENTATION 2014 REPORT AND LIST OF AWARD WINNERS 1. GREATER MANCHESTER SPORTSHALL LEAGUE It was another good season for our squad, which comprised well over 20 athletes. There were many good performances across the age groups and events. Our under 15 girls came very close to a top three finish, being pipped for 3rd …
Joe Steward raced in the Senior Boys race at the English Schools Championships at Donnington Park on 15th March. Joe ran brilliantly finishing a superb 3rd position in a time of 23.41 only 15 seconds behind the winner. Other notable East Cheshire performances came from Tom McGuinness finishing 154th also in the senior boys event …
( Geoff and Janet at Trafford ) One of the warmest days of the year so far greeted over 800 runners to the Trafford 10k. Traditionally it attracts an elite field and it didn’t disappoint with the top 50 achieving under 33 mins. The fast flat course also attracted a number of our members with …
Beth Hirst with her medal Congratulations to Beth Hirst for winning  a bronze medal at the recent British Universities National Championships held in Sheffield  last weekend 21st. To 23rd. February. She was part of the 4×200 relay team, running leg three with a split of 25.6 in the final, representing her university, Sheffield Hallam. …
The East Cheshire crew East Cheshire once again filled a coach for the English National Cross Country championship at Wollaton Park Nottingham. Our best junior was once again Joe Steward stepping up to the under 20 age group and coming a respectable 12th less than a minute off the winner. Joe after his race …
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