Saturday, 25 July 2015

Saturday 25th July - Fallibroome Frolic

A brilliant run today, 19 E Groupers were out for the Falli Frolic, running across fields, over stiles & bridges, & very brave running past the cows & sheep!!
Abi, Louise and DD

Saturday, 18 July 2015

Saturday 18th July - The Bolly Droop

27 runners today for our hilly 4.5 mile run around Bollington and Kerridge. Everyone tackled the hills with great determination and the chimp was mentioned by many. Coffee and tea was enjoyed afterwards at the Waterside cafe. 
 
Great running everyone !

Wendy, Abi, Louise & DD










Saturday, 11 July 2015

Saturday 11th July - Macclesfield Forest

We met at the Standing Stone Car Park at the top of Macclesfield Forest, and set out along the top of the forest. Fantastic running from everyone. An undulating path, followed by a nice downhill section to the reservoirs, where Neil was 'lurking' with his camera!
Then the challenge was set - those who make it to the top without stopping will be bought a pint by Neil! Much respect to Deborah, Kate, Rippon & Louise (not you, Brown!)... 
We reached the top, and had a lovely carparknic, with lots of chatter.
A lovely run, with fantastic people!
Keep an eye on the blog for next Saturday's meeting place...
Louise, Abi, Wendy & DD.x




















Wednesday, 8 July 2015

Wednesday 8th July - Orienteering in Bollington

Event HQ
MDOC are hosting a series of 4 countryside orienteering events. There are 60 & 90 minute options and can be done in teams of 2/3. All the routes are on footpaths. This one is based in the Vale Inn, Bollington (food available) - an area we know well. Cost £3. Registration from 6.30pm, mass start at 7.15pm. Find as many controls as you can on the clue sheet! 


More details here http://www.mdoc.org.uk/events/countryside-score-event-4-whiteley-green-bollington-8-jul-2015

The first round at Fernilee was excellent and a few people are already booked onto this one

E Group Leaders


Saturday, 4 July 2015

Saturday 4th July - Barry Blyth's Session

This morning we had Barry Blyth leading the session. The focus was on developing our hill and fell type running techniques.


A group of 29 headed out from Rainow towards the Waterfall, up to White Nancy, along the ridge and back down. We had a few pauses along the way for Barry to educate us on how best to handle the terrain. It was a very warm morning, but a very enjoyable one and there was a great buzz at the end and a reflection what we had all just achieved.
Thank you to Barry, Rachel and Dave for leading the session.


Jenny, Dave and Wendy.



                                     Barry's Briefing




                        Along to the Waterfall






















                 Quick stretch before another hill!




                                          White Nancy



                                        White Nancy




                                          Quick breather!



            No trig stop today, Barry pushes E group on




                   Weeeeeee! All the way down!














                                         Jo smiling!




                        Downhill Queen Charlie









                                      Phil and Jo






                                        Damien



















                            Pauline enjoying the run




                                         Georgina