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Welcome to the news page. Contact Runners@talktalk.net or call 07900 48 20 96 Registration form The following is a link to the Chester Half Marathon on 31st May 2010 (teams of 2 running a half marathon each) http://www.runbritain.com/onlineentry/event/chester-marathon-2010/ and here's a link to the Blackpool half on 11th April http://blackpoolmarathon.com/ The Tuesday Run. We are now up to 10 mile run on a Tuesday and wil increase this by a mile each week until we are doing a regular half marathon distance. Well done to those 7 hardy souls who braved the cold on Sunday 7th to take part in the Alex Park 5k race (and this was After doing the early lap around the lake!)
Wet and bloody cold, but lots of people turned up for our 'Beginner's Group' More pics in photo section
We wil be starting the Beginner's Group on 24th Jan 2010 at 9:am at the Waterpark For training programme click here
Well Done Ann, Martin, Simon and Tony. Who all completed the Xmas Tatton park 10k 'Plod' (anything but!) and Ann did a personal best on this new trail run.

Tuesday's run Free meal and drink at the Sedge Lynn after the Run on Tuesday 8th! Sun 13th after the Tatton park Race we are having a Christmas do in the Horse and Jockey at 5pm onwards As from 27th Oct the Tuesday run now meet from Chorlton Library at 6:30pm Pics from October Paris half marathon now in photos section. ooh la la! Tuesday run pics from Oct. It was dry when we started by the time we got to the 4 banks it was peeing down, yet everyone still smiled! below are John, Bernie, Helena, Becs, Rachel and Rebecca Congratulations to Rebecca, Rachel, Rob, Sue and Hayley who all did the Warrington Half Marathon Well done to all those who completed the Macclesfield Half Marathon especially Tony and Rob who are still in hospital recovering from the hills! Well Done to Everyone who completed theTrafford 10K. Personal Bests for a few and sunburn for others! A great morning for the race. Pic in the photos section The next big run is the MizunoTrafford 10k On 13th September 2009. The link below can be used to enter online. the race starts at 9:30am If you want to car pool than meet at 8:15am outside the bowling Gren pub in Chorlton http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/events/viewevent.asp?en=51626&sp=&v=2

Summer drink We are having a SUMMER TIPPLE. We start at the Bowling Green pub at 8:00pm onwards on Friday July 31st. Come on down, the more the mrerrier(hic) Skyride Manchester: Sunday 2nd August 2009 Manchester has a new mass participation cycling event this summer. British Cycling, Sky and Manchester City Council are collaborating on a series of free summer cycling events. Skyride Manchester is taking place on Sunday 2nd August 2009 in and around the city centre. The route is 11.5 km. It's free to participate and online registration is now open. See the website www.goskyride.com for further information. Cycle around Manchester's sights; visit the velodrome; be entertained on the way and meet some cycling stars!
Rochdale Rain No personal bests but the fact that they survived is a miracle! Awful weather and hills the size of Everest. A couple of pics from the Rochdale 10K are in the photos section
THE GIRLS DID GOOD!
Well done to our ladies who completed the Winston Runners 5K. Liz Watson came FIRST in her age group. Fantastic stuff!. Images are in the photos section
If anyone is interested in doing the PARIS 20K on October 11th 2009 Please let Ann or Tony know. We need addeposit of £50 by July 5th For more details go to http://pgoh13.free.fr/20kms.php http://www.20kmparis.com/web/home.asp The next big race is the Manchester City 10 on 5th July. you need to register for this race.....go to www.sportsinternational.co.uk/running/city-of-manchester-10k and the Rochdale 10K on Tuesday 7th July www.rochdaleharriers.co.uk/roch10k.htm Nick, Tony,Warren and Rob took part in the Buxton half Marathon in May. They all agreed it was the hardest race they have ever done due to the 106 degree temperature and the steep, steep, steep, hills but the scenery was stunning and the tea afterwards tasted unbelievable. Pictures in the photos section


	Well done to everyone who took part in the Manchester 10k. Due to a technical problem (i.e. my camera ending up in the water at morcambbay) there are no pictures currently available of the run, if you have any please send them in..........Pictures now available
After the Manchester 10k on 17th May we will be meeting in the Bowling Green pub in Chorlton Green from 4:00pm onwards
	The Running packs for the Manchester 10K should be with us by Tuesdayy 12th MAY. please meet at the Bowling Green pub in Chorlon on Tuesday12 at 7:30-8:00 pm
Pictures from the Wilmslow half marathon are now in the photos section
	Alexandra Park 5K (Whalley Range) It would be good if everyone could make the Alex Park 5K race. It starts at 11:30am 5th April. You need to get there at 10:30 at the latest in order to register. a few beers after would be good!
	Wilmslow Half Marathon We will be having a few drinks on the evening of the Wilmslow Half Marathon (29th March) at the Lead Station on Beech Road in Chorlton from 5pm to 9pm. See you there
	Pictures from Sunday mornings and Tuesday Nights are now in the photos section
	Our 'new runners' group saw a huge turn out. Take a look at the photos page for some pictures of the day. We are meeting again on Tuesday 20th Jan at 6:30pm outside Chorlton Library
	RunnersRus! We are starting a beginners running group again. The plan is to train people up for the Manchester 10K and hopefully a Half Marathon in December 09. The first meeting will be at 9.00am at Chorlton Waterpark on Sunday 18th January. click the image to the left to get the programme of events (Check out the 10kers under the beginner's section for details of what we get up to)
	Christmas Drink A Christmas drink has been arranged for Sat 20 Dec at 8.oopm in the Lloyds pub in Chorlton.
	Langdale XMAS pudding Run Please let us know if you are interested in this on 13th Dec as we may be able to obtain free entry, but we need to know numbers ASAP
	There is aPersonal Best day on 22nd Nov 08, at MCFC could you please let me know if you are interetsed in this. It will start around 1ish with a variety of light activities for everyone to try out and a lot of nutrition advice from Personal Trainers available. Then we have tickets for the game later that afternoon at 3 against Arsenal. Also as part of this day we are required to wear "Getting Manchester Moving" T-Shirts so if anyone needs ones please let us know .
	Marathon Glory Jerry completed the Abingdon Marathon last Sunday (19th Oct 08) in 3:26:57 Unbelievable! And Colin did a fantastic 3:22:20 in Chicago Marathon within temperatures in the mid-80s!
	MARATHON BID Colin is doing the Chicago Marathon On Oct 12 2008 After months of grueling training he is finally off to the 'windy city'. He is running for the prostrate cancer charity. Details are availbale on http://www.justgiving.com/mrcbt Please give generously

	There is a 5Krun in Heaton Park on 5th October 2008. 5 km run The race is open to everyone over 14 years old and to all abilities. The route takes you past some of the highlights of the Heaton Park estate, including the lake, Heaton Hall and the Orangery. The warm-up for the race will start at 11:30am. We may be able to have discounted entries, please email if you would like to participate.
	The idea of having a running club t-shirt has been mentioned a few times, please send any links in for where we could get these and any ideas you have for the colours...green colour strip and to the left!
	The pictures from the Mcr 10K are now in the photos section. and we all wish good luck to everyone doing the Edinburugh Marathon this weekend
	Good luck to everyone doing this Sunday's Manchester 10K. For anyone starting early some of us will be meeting at Stretford tram station at eight thirty am. It would be good to meet up at Central Library after the run to catch up. Anyone going slightly later will be meeting at the big pebble outside the Bridgewater Hall. Also a table has been booked at Croma in Chorlton at 4.00-pm for a 'Victory Feast'
	On Friday 23rd we are meeting4 at the Lloyds at 7.30pm to see Jerry and his band, everyone welcome
	Manchester and District Orienteering club are in the process of planning a Stockport City Centre event this Summer. This will be around the precinct, market square etc and will be using a large scale map. Navigation will be involved. It's intended to attract not just orienteers but running clubs as well. So if anyone is interested let me know and maybe we can send in a team. The club have also submitted their forthcoming events. These are attached in XL format. (I can't get the blooming google diary thingy to work)
	Jenny Miles is doing the London Marathon again! Jenny's charity is Plantlife International and the fundraising website is www.justgiving.com/jennymiles
	A walk in the park in spring! On Sunday April 13th at 1.00pm there is a 5k run or 2k walk in HEATON PARK in to raise funds for CAFOD. (N.B. children must be accompanied by an adult) For more details, sponsorship forms and registration you can contact the CAFOD office on 0161 705 0605
	We will be starting a new runners session on SUNDAY 20TH JANUARY AT CHORLTON WATER PARK AT 9.30am. Feel free to come along For information on our website or design queries contact runners@talktalk.net

The idea of having a running club t-shirt has been mentioned a few times, please send any links in for where we could get these and any ideas you have for the colours...green colour strip and to the left!

The pictures from the Mcr 10K are now in the photos section. and we all wish good luck to everyone doing the Edinburugh Marathon this weekend

A walk in the park in spring! On Sunday April 13th at 1.00pm there is a 5k run or 2k walk in HEATON PARK in to raise funds for CAFOD. (N.B. children must be accompanied by an adult) For more details, sponsorship forms and registration you can contact the CAFOD office on 0161 705 0605

We will be starting a new runners session on

SUNDAY 20TH JANUARY AT

CHORLTON WATER PARK AT 9.30am. Feel free to come along

For information on our website or design queries contact runners@talktalk.net

The pictures from the Mcr 10K are now in the photos section.
and we all wish good luck to everyone doing the Edinburugh Marathon this weekend

A walk in the park in spring!
On Sunday April 13th at 1.00pm there is a 5k run or 2k walk in
HEATON PARK in to raise funds for CAFOD.
(N.B. children must be accompanied by an adult)
For more details, sponsorship forms and registration you can contact the
CAFOD office on 0161 705 0605