2021 – Year Winners

What a year Farny had.

Incredible progress and consistency brings results.

Astounding times achieved progressing from a 2hr plus half marathon time to running a 1:28 at the Liverpool RNR marathon.

A 3:11 marathon time achieved at Chester in October was simply superb.

Well done Farny. Keep up the hard work.

 

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A superb year’s work from Charlotte.

Having started the year as a relatively new runner, Charlotte kept consistent throughout 2021 and made some fantastic progress.

Turning up week in and week out brings results.

Every PB was set and broken time and again across all distances.

A great example to all runners at the club. Well done Charlotte.

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July 2021

Well done Jackie for being runner of the month for July.

Consistency is key.

Jackie receives a £50 voucher for JD Sports.

Doddy has been a breath of fresh air to the club and has put some inspirational runs in during July.

Doddy receives a £50 JD Sports voucher.

June 2021

Congratulations to Jay Hartley for winning Runner of the Month for June.

You can’t be more consistent than Jay. A valuable member of the club who inspires, encourages and leads by example.

Jay wins a £50 voucher for JD Sports. Well done Jay.

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May 2021

Congratulations to Laura McLaughlin for winning Runner of the Month for May.

Coach Powell said: “Laura turns up consistently and puts more effort than anyone into each and every session. We can see her progress week by week and thoroughly enjoying watching her become a stronger runner. ”

Laura wins a £50 voucher for JD Sports. Well done Laura.

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Congratulations to Ian Johnson for winning Runner of the Month for May.

Coach Powell said: “Johno has shown some real effort and dedication in recent months – achieving so much along the way.

“Johno is a great example to all the other runners with his consistency and professionalism. He just keeps getting better and better and long may this continue.”

Well done Johno – enjoy spending your £50 voucher for JD Sports.

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Congratulations to Simon Poland for winning Runner of the Month for May.

Coach Powell said: “Poey’s progress has been phenomenal. We’ve seen his half marathon time drop from 1:40+ down to 1:23 with all the training an effort in recent months.

“His run at Aintree in May was simply superb and he fully deserves this award.”

Well done Poey – enjoy spending your £50 voucher for JD Sports.

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April 2021

Congratulations to Ellisha Howard for winning Runner of the Month for April.

Coach Powell said: “Ellisha has shown real effort and dedication in recent months. The hard graft pays off and this can be seen in the results she is achieving. Long may this commitment and dedication continue. Ellisha also offered fantastic support to our running challenge and we really appreciated the number of times she came to run with us throughout the week.”

Ellisha wins a £50 voucher for JD Sports. Well done Ellisha.

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Ellisha Howard

Congratulations to Jonathan Marsh for winning Runner of the Month for April.

Coach Powell said: “Jonathan has been fantastic in recent months and this reward reflects all his efforts. Not only did he maintain consistency and discipline in his training but he also completed his first marathon – a superb solo effort and a time of 3:53. As well as this he offered so much help and support to our running challenge and ran with us more than anyone else.”

Jonathan receives a £50 voucher for JD Sports. Congratulations Jonathan.

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Congratulations to Sam Jones for winning Runner of the Month for April.

Coach Powell said: “Sam has shown some real effort and dedication in recent months. He’s achieved so much and continues to progress.

“Sam is a great example of what can be achieved with consistency in performance and we are really looking forward to watching his development as a runner in the coming months.”

Well done Sam – enjoy spending your £50 voucher for JD Sports.

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March 2021

Congratulations to Peter Farnworth for winning Runner of the Month for March.

Coach Powell said: “Pete has been so consistent lately. He gets out and does the sessions day in and day out and he is making great progress.”

Peter receives a £50 voucher for JD Sports. Well done Peter.

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Congratulations to Shaun Chart for winning Runner of the Month for March.

Coach Powell said: “19 miles on your own can be tough but whatever the challenge, whether it be a long run like that or a tough speed session, he is always putting the effort in. This is reaping benefits and can be seen in performance and results.”

A £50 voucher for JD Sports will be on its way to Shaun.

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Congratulations to Peter Wilson for winning Runner of the Month for March.

Coach Powell said: “Peter has shown some real effort and dedication in recent months. During March he took it to another level. He consistently gets out there in all weathers and smashes the miles out. He just keeps getting better and better and long may this continue.”

Well done Peter – enjoy spending your £50 voucher for JD Sports.

February 2021

Congratulations to Jess Foley for winning Runner of the Month for January.

Coach Powell said: “Jess has been phenomenal lately. Her efforts during lockdown have been fantastic.

“To run a half marathon on your own can be a difficult task but to do it in a time of 1:40 is really impressive. ”

Jess receives a £50 voucher for JD Sports. Well done Jess.

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Congratulations to Joe Buckley for being named an MLH runner of the month for February.

Joe was chosen after a an amazing charity effort throughout the month.

The Radio City Cash for Kids appeal focuses on alleviating poverty, supporting disability and improving the quality of life for disadvantaged children.

MLH Chairman John Carragher said: “Joe took on a challenge this month of running 5k for 21 consecutive days during February. To keep going day after day is an impressive effort and I’m delighted he managed to raise hundreds of pounds for the charity.

Joe receives a £50 voucher for JD Sports.

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Congratulations to Jay Cunny for winning Runner of the Month for February.

Coach Powell said: “Jay has shown some real effort and dedication in recent months. During February he took it to another level.

“His 5K time trial saw him achieve a sub-20 and 19:34 is a really impressive time. We are really pleased with all his effort lately and it’s now being shown in his results.

Well done Jay – enjoy spending your £50 voucher for JD Sports.

January 2021

Congratulations to Joe Mathison for being named an MLH runner of the month for January.

Joe was chosen after a consistent month of dedication and results.

Coach Powell said: “Joe’s disciplined effort this month is really showing the commitment he is making to the programme and if he continues with this dedicated attitude he’ll receive all the results he is aiming for.

“It’s impressive to see the early starts he has at times put in to make sure he gets his miles done and fitted around work and family life. Just goes to show what can be achieved. I’m really pleased with his progress.”

Joe receives a £50 voucher for JD Sports.

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Congratulations to Jude Bretherton, a junior member with a big future and an MLH runner of the month for January.

MLH Chairman John Carragher said: “We’ve loved watching Jude’s progress recently.  He’s an inspiring young man and his family must be really proud of him. His self motivation is fantastic and listening to his ambitions – such as setting his own 10k target  – has delighted the Harriers’ team.

“Jude is also taking on his own charity challenge soon and we can’t wait to see how he does when he attempts to run 2.2 miles every 2 hours for 24 hours. That’s impressive for anyone – but especially for an eight year old”

Well done on this month’s efforts Jude and enjoy spending your £50 voucher at JD Sports.

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