Saturday 26th May

Today the group was Jo, Sarah, Nina, Bev & Philip. Other group members were either away, ill or injured.

End of speed-work

It was a very warm morning and we met at Clough Bank CP in Bollington. After a quick 'warm up' we ran along the Middlwood Way and did some 'pyramid' speed-work. Despite the heat everyone worked very hard (if the heavy breathing and sweat was anything to go by). We then ran along to Clarke Lane/Oak Lane to the War Memorial where we did 3 hill reps (30s, 60s, 90s) - it was clear that the speedwork had taken some of our energy but everyone ran really well (more heavy breathing and sweat!). We ended the run by going along to the Redway, down to Hollin Hall and back to the CP via the fields.

Hill Reps

The whole morning was wrapped up with a very pleasant post-run visit to the Waterside Cafe by the canal.

Hill Reps

Neil

Saturday 19th May

We had 6 runners this morning, Nina, Sarah, Julie, Louise, Philip and Alison. We ran up the Middlewood Way to the AZ bridge and then took the farm track to Clarke Lane, then up to Kerridge and back down across the canal, through Tinkers Clough and back along the Middlewood. Philip measured it at 5.06 miles. Everyone ran really well, Sarah had already run 3 miles to meet us in the Bollin Valley Car Park, so a fantastic 8 miles for her!

Well done everyone and thanks for letting me join you.

Alison

Saturday 12th May

Run England - Macclesfield: Saturday 12th May: Again a lovely sunny morning despite all the recent showers we have been having.

This morning a 'select' group turned out - Nina, Dawn, Julie and Jo.  Neil was away so (un)fortunately no photos!

Nina took charge and we decided to run one of our frequent 5k routes - clockwise as Jo prefers - so we ran up Manchester Road, Dorchester Way, Tytherington estate, and back down the Middlewood Way.

Again Julie and Dawn ran well, at a good pace.  A few walking stops but plenty of chat and loop backs to make sure we stayed together.  Our average pace was 11.4 min/ mile and we finished in well under 40 mins.  Well done everyone!

Another mid week run planned for Wednesday for those that can make it - contact Sarah.

Saturday 5th May

Sarah, Philip, Bev, Nina, Julie, Dawn

 A lovely sunny day and a great turnout with two new members (Julie and Dawn) running with us for the first time. The group today was Sarah, Bev, Philip, Nina, Dawn, Julie and Alison.

As it was a sunny day and the ground was dry(ish) we decided to run in the Bollin Valley - everyone ran really well with Dawn and Julie surprising themselves with how far they ran for the first outing (Julie 4 miles and Dawn 3.5 miles). Hoping things will only get better as some midweek runs are planned.

I was really impressed today with some good running and good social chat - a great way to pass an hour on Saturday morning. When the whole group is out we will be a force to be reckoned with!

I am now away for two Saturdays but the group will still meet (see blog for details).

Neil