Monthly Archives: November 2023

Lightning does strike twice: Our Xmas race cancelled for the second year walking!

Posted on November 30, 2023 by Tony Taylor

URGENT MESSAGE I did tempt fate by joking about last year’s cancellation of our Xmas race. In 2022 we fell foul of a Heaton Park Xmas extravaganza, which meant our usual course was out of bounds. This year Zeus has … Continue reading →

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Dick Maxwell Memorial and Xmas 10km, December 2nd

Posted on November 24, 2023 by Tony Taylor

Tempting fate I’m reproducing a modified version of last year’s post, announcing the forthcoming Xmas 10-kilometre race in 2022, which was alas cancelled. My comment under Pat’s photo was indeed pessimistic and prescient! Here’s hoping Zeus looks down kindly on … Continue reading →

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Remembering 1968: Guy reveals the ‘secrets’ of IAC research while sadly Arthur Jones, Mexico Olympian has died

Posted on November 19, 2023 by Tony Taylor

Guy Goodair reports on this fascinating, historical piece of research, which took place in the spring of 1968 ahead of the Mexico Olympics. Fifty years ago five members of Wakefield Harriers became pioneers for the International Athletics Club research into … Continue reading →

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Training and Coaching Day, Sunday, November 26th

Posted on November 15, 2023 by Tony Taylor

In a very welcome initiative, Adrian Edwards is making available the Woodbank Athletic Facility for a coaching and training session a week this coming Sunday. He informs us: I’ve booked the Woodbank Park track from 12 until 5pm. Sunday 26th … Continue reading →

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A Murky Day in Simister: the Club AGM 5 Kilometres

Posted on November 8, 2023 by Tony Taylor

Dave Evans reports: As if delivering an early Christmas present we managed to field 17 walkers in the AGM 5k bringing together not only the usual nucleus but some friends from afar. Tony Taylor made the long trip from Crete, … Continue reading →

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