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Adverts       | Club NewsPublic Safety AnnouncementFrank Cordingley On Tuesday the 21st June there was an unfortunate incident involving a Sale runner near to Crossford Bridge training ground. A collision occurred between a Sale Harriers athlete and an oncoming cyclist on the banks of the canal. Luckily no one was seriously hurt but the accident could have been a lot worse. There are signs clearly indicating that this path is to be shared by cyclists and pedestrians and that a maximum speed of 5mph is enforced. The cyclists are told to give way to foot traffic.
There were a large number of runners along there at the time as they were on their way to a session in Chorlton woods. This is a plea to all users of public footpaths to be vigilant and considerate to other members of the public so that we can be seen to be making an effort to avoid this kind of incident. Could all runners who use the towpath and other shared routes, please ensure that they keep well to the left and keep in single file at all times.
Look far ahead to be ready for other people, including cyclists, dog walkers and children. Be considerate to motorists and think safety at all times, your own and other peoples. Keep to the rules of the road and where possible wear bright gear to be clearly visible. When running in large groups make other members of your group aware of any potential dangers and always run on pavements rather than roads where there is one. If an incident does occur try and be courteous even if you don’t think that you caused the incident. A quick apology can often diffuse a situation before it gets out of hand. Be particularly cautious around animals. Dogs and horses can be unpredictable and best given a wide berth. Please enjoy the great outdoors as much as possible and remember that running off road is better for your joints, you are less likely to be run over and the air is generally cleaner, but just remember that we share these open spaces with other members of the public and we must always think about safety.
Posted 22/06/2016 10:21 MEMORY LANEBruce Wilson Bruce Wilson writes. “I was just sent this photo of Ian Saunders. Ian had attended Loughborough College where he was originally coached by Robbie Brightwell of 1964 Tokyo Olympics 400m fame. The picture shows him with coach Peter Schofield at what looks like the Dane Road track. Ian passed away a few years ago now from an aggressive form of MS but was a major sprint star for Sale in the 70's. He enjoyed training (very competitively!) with our group (which included Derek Price, Martin Ollier, Rob Brown, Karl Hamilton and Earl Tulloch) and was a lot of fun. I remember on one dark, cold windswept evening training with Ian Saunders under the floodlights when he challenged GB 800m star John Davies to a 6 x 200m jog-backs, averaging 26 seconds per 200m - saying that a 100m/200m sprinter could always beat an 800m jogger. John Davies took up the challenge and fully expected to win over a speed endurance type training regime. I kept up with them until the 6th 200m by which time I was totally spent and had to collapse beside the track - so was John Davies who also was forced to give up and Ian went on to blast around the 6th 200m in 26 seconds with a grim smile of satisfaction on his face.
The above photo was sent to me recently by a girlfriend I had at the time and hadn't been in contact with for over forty years. Usually Ian would train until the group gradually fell out, until there was just Ian and myself left running - only then would he look across at me and say "I thought they would never quit Pal" and only then was happy enough to come to a halt.
Happy days. Bruce Wilson (former Sale 100m/200m; long jump; high jump - and occasional 110m hurdles/400m/400m hurdles and triple jump competitor when the club was short! My guess is that over the years I competed for Sale Harriers in the 60's and 70's (aged 16 to 27) on any given League or Cup competition I would have been the busiest athlete on the field, also always taking part in the 4 x 100m relay and sometimes pressed into the 4 x 400m as well.)
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Posted 09/05/2016 21:02 HELP REQUESTED!Morris Jefferson
Posted 02/05/2016 10:44 PLEASE HELPSorry about this but this is another plea for help. We as runners often take for granted the helpers and volunteers who selflessly give up their time so that athletic events can take place safely and successfully. Well here is another chance for you to redress the balance and equalise that Kama. Please keep free either the 21st of May and/or the 22nd May in order to help marshall The Great Mini and Junior Runs at The Etihad Campus (Sportcity) Saturday, and/or The Morrisons Great Manchester Run 10k in Manchester. (Sunday). We need all the helpers we can get so please ask friends and family to come along too. Last year on the Saturday we got our foreign students who were staying with us to help and they thoroughly enjoyed their day. We also got to meet Paula Radcliffe whose daughter was running. Saturday would be 10am til 1pm, Sunday 10 until 3 ish, and you will receive a super free jacket and your lunch will be provided. Saturday, Sunday or both, it’s up to you. Please contact Morris Jefferson on 0161 969 3329 or email mcjefferson43@gmail.com giving your name, address contact phone number and dates available. Thank you so much. Everyone who turns up helps club funds so please make an effort. Posted 06/04/2016 14:39 NOTICE OF AGM 2016SALE HARRIERS MANCHESTER NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY 24 MARCH 2016 COMMENCING AT 8:30pm AT THE ATHLETICS FACILITY CROSSFORD BRIDGE STADIUM SALE
Any items of business for the meeting including nominations for Officers must be notified in writing to the Club Secretary Carol Brown at 48 Park Avenue, Sale M33 6HE (email: casbrown48@gmail.com), to reach her no later than 21 days prior to the date of the AGM (i.e. 3rd March 2016). Posted 15/02/2016 20:29 SALE HARRIER NOTICE
The final race of this season's Manchester Area Cross Country League takes place on Saturday the 13th of February at Wythenshawe Park. This meet is crucial for two important reasons. The first is that all teams are well placed to either win or come second or third in their divisions (see link); so it’s important that as many runners as possible make it to the start line as every place will count. Secondly, if you can't run but are available we do need help with marshalling all the races (juniors as well as seniors). If you are available please let myself (mjwharton@hotmail.com) or Dave Rodgers know so we have an idea of how many marshals we potentially have. Also, please remember that all the junior presentations will take place as soon as possible after the end of each race but that the senior men and ladies (and U20's) will take place in the Courtyard Cafe after the men's race. There is soup and cake available (must be pre-booked) and a free raffle for two pairs of running shoes. Details of the presentation, including timings and how to pre-order food is in the link below.
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Thanks Mike Wharton Posted 03/02/2016 10:15 NEW TRAFFORD FUNDINGJack Frost The organizers of the ASICS Greater Manchester Marathon, which will celebrate its 40th edition on 10th April 2016, have announced a new initiative funded from the success of the 2015 race. They have teamed up with Trafford Council to launch a new initiative to identify, develop and support the sporting careers of the Borough’s most promising young athletes. The Xtra Mile Events-Trafford Athlete Fund was recently announced and its hoped recipients of funding and grants are available at Gold (up to £1,000), Silver (up to £500) and Bronze (up to £250) levels to help promising and talented competitors (aged 18 and under), who live within the Trafford boundary to realize their potential and progress in their chosen sport. This can be achieved by supporting additional coaching, providing better quality equipment or helping towards travel costs. The fund is designed to meet the needs of the athlete as opposed to enforcing rigid criteria on the actual returns. The first deadline for the first batch of grant applications is January 18, 2016 but there will be other chances to apply moving forward. Fund hopefuls can obtain more information by contacting XtraMileFund@trafford.gov.uk while an application form plus other details of the scheme are available at www.traffordpartnership.org/sport Posted 07/12/2015 16:12 CLUB WINTER PARTYThis year the Sale Harriers Winter Party will be held at The Slug and Lettuce in Didsbury (M20 6QZ). Put the date in your diary, Saturday the 16th January 2016 starting around 7:30pm, we have the use of the function room so should be fun. Please note that food will be served at 8:30, don't be late. Helen Carter says; The Winter Party is always a great night and helps us raise funds for our Welsh Castles Relay entry. We will be celebrating the Sale Harriers' successes of the past season and there will be the annual awards ceremony for those lucky enough to win a trophy. Tickets are £15 and this includes a hot buffet; we are operating an honesty policy so won't actually distribute tickets but I will keep a record of who has paid. See Helen Armitage or Helen Carter for details. There is a dedicated Facebook page too. Search for Sale Harriers Winter Party. I need to confirm numbers with the venue by early January so please make sure you have paid by January 5th! I will be available before Tuesday training sessions if you would like to pay cash. I'm putting in a bid for the Spice Girls to reform and be our entertainment but this is as yet unconfirmed...
It's the same day as the Heaton Park cross country so you can do both!
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