Monthly Archives: April 2021

Virtual League Racing Series – Race 55 – Joyce Heath 100th Birthday Celebration

Posted on April 24, 2021 by Tony Taylor

This week we celebrate Joyce Heath, a national champion race-walker from the 1950’s who had many famous racing battles with Beryl Randle, Betty Jenkins and Norma Blaine. She celebrated her 100th birthday on 12th April. Virtual League Racing Series – … Continue reading →

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VIRTUAL LEAGUE SERIES – RACE 54 – RETAINING OUR TOP SPOT

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Tony Taylor

Despite my enforced absence we held on to our top spot in the Age-Graded team competition – a tribute to our ageing strength in depth! Congratulations all round. Finally thanks to our dear Fred Pearce and Dave Evans we’ve access … Continue reading →

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At last – back on the road with the Dave Crompton Trophy race at Chorley, May 8

Posted on April 17, 2021 by Tony Taylor

I bring you good tidings of great joy. We have been given the thumbs up from Colin Vesty of the RWA to go ahead with the Dave Crompton Memorial Trophy race over 7 miles on May 8th in Chorley. The … Continue reading →

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Virtual League Racing Series – Race 53

Posted on April 13, 2021 by Tony Taylor

The first virtual race of a new year finds us on top of both the Open and Age-Graded team events, a tribute to our commitment and consistency. Virtual League Racing Series – Race 53  MENS AGE GRADED 2KM TEAM1 Lancashire … Continue reading →

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THE MARCH ‘JACK SANKEY’ VIRTUAL 3 KILOMETRES

Posted on April 11, 2021 by Tony Taylor

I’m delighted to feature this month Jack Sankey, who in the late 50s and early 60s was a rival to the up and coming Ron Wallwork and a star in my eyes. At the time Leigh Harriers Athletic Club hosted … Continue reading →

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Virtual League Racing Series – Race 52 – One Year Anniversary

Posted on April 7, 2021 by Tony Taylor

It’s fitting that we should finish the leading Age-Graded team in the Anniversary event, fending off close competition in a field of 13 clubs. Congratulations to all those imvolved across this surreal year. Thanks too must be given to John … Continue reading →

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