Monthly Archives: August 2024

Best Wishes for the Hundred Miles and 50 Kilometres in Gloucester, August 24th and 25th

Posted on August 23, 2024 by Tony Taylor

Everyone at Lancashire Walking Club will echo Dave Ainsworth’s message to all those participating, officiating and helping at the Gloucester track races this weekend. I wish all success and enjoyment (if possible over 100 miles) to all who’ll be at … Continue reading →

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Phil McCullagh takes the Goodwin Cup 100 years after Reg Goodwin’s Olympic silver in Paris

Posted on August 12, 2024 by Tony Taylor

Dave Evans reports: Right from the off it was clear that Roy had victory in mind leading the cortège of 8 aspirants by some 35 seconds at the mile point as the weather improved from drizzle to pleasant sunshine. There … Continue reading →

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LEIGH HARRIERS AT THE OLYMPICS ACROSS A CENTURY 1924 to 2024, FROM SILVER TO GOLD, FROM REG TO KEELY

Posted on August 9, 2024 by Tony Taylor

What a time to be a Leigh Harrier!  The name of this modest North of England athletic club is to be found on many a lip across the globe.  And, of course, this remarkable state of affairs is down to … Continue reading →

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Training on Sunday at Stockport with the Goodwin Cup on the horizon

Posted on August 1, 2024 by Tony Taylor

A quick note Enthused by today’s Olympic 20 kilometres races you will be eyeing hopefully this coming Sunday’s training session on August 4th from 12 till 5 with Adrian Edwards at the Woodbank Park track, Stockport Then a week on … Continue reading →

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