Monthly Archives: December 2022

A Christmas Treat: George Larner’s 1909 Book on Race Walking

Posted on December 19, 2022 by Tony Taylor

Thanks again to Tim Erickson we bring you a Xmas present in the form of a pdf of George Larner’s pioneering 1909 textbook on Walking. http://www.vrwc.org.au/books/1909%20Larners%20Text%20Book%20On%20Walking.pdf In addition, Tim has put together this fascinating biography of the first Olympic Walking … Continue reading →

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A December Virtual Five Kilometres plus A Slice of Italian and French Walking History

Posted on December 11, 2022 by Tony Taylor

Following the unfortunate cancellation of the Dick Maxwell trophy race on December 3rd, it has been agreed that we organise a December Virtual 5 kilometres in addition to that envisaged for January. Both will count in the overall Club Handicap … Continue reading →

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