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The forum has been operating in its present form since April 2004 and I particularly welcome comments from new contributors, whether you live on or off the Isle of Man, if you have an interest in Manx athletics.

Many people have used the forum to give thanks to the officials or their own supporters when they have enjoyed an event. Contrustive criticism is always welcome as an additional means of communication, although it is not intended to replace formal communication between clubs and other bodies and their members.

If you are unable to find information about an event on any of the Manx websites, then the forum is the best place to ask for help from other people. Whilst you can email me at murray@manxathletics.com  and I will do my best to point you in the right direction, the people who have the answer to your question are likely to visit the forum so it is better that you ask it here. manxathletics.com is an independent site and I do not hold office within any of the five Manx clubs.

There are a few rules. Firstly, you should always use your real name as, apart from making people accountable for what they say, one of the objectives of the website is to make the sport friendly and appealing so please do not hide behind a nickname (anonymous entries will be deleted). Secondly, (it should go without saying) you must not insult or offend anyone. Thirdly, pesistent abuse of rules 1 and 2 will result in the forum being withdrawn.

Thanks for being sensible and I hope you continue to enjoy the forum and the sport.

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Subject:   Re: 1979 picture from Tromode
Name:   Chris Quine
Date Posted:   Jan 29, 07 - 9:47 PM
IP Address:   213.137.8.144
Email:   chrisquine@manx.net
Message:   On the theme of trainers, note the fairer basic footwear of the runners - not too much grip in those Gola trainers I guess Murray. Perhaps Fred was closing in to make a deal!

On the theme of Steven Mackie, he was a fine prospect who sadly never had the opportunity to realise his potential. He was a little bit like a taller version of Keith Gerrard in build - slightly built and very long legs. I think at one time there may have been a Northern AC trophy in his name.

In the island league races he always tried to take the seniors on - in this case staying ahead of them most of the way. He also ran Dave and Murray close on the first leg in the first ever Millennium Way Relay. One of his finest runs was at Port-e-Chee when he gave Ikem Billy - later a sub 1.45 800m runner a close run.
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Re: 1979 picture from Tromode by David Griffiths · Jan 29, 07 - 10:42 PM


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