TRAINING AND JUDGING

Adrian informs:

There will be Sunday training in Stockport. Sunday 28th June 2 till 5; and hopefully Sunday 2nd August (just waiting on track availability).

Level 1 judges course, online for anyone interested:-

https://www.athleticshub.co.uk/course-list/eng?what=Level%201%20Race%20Walking%20Official

Would be great if we could get more qualified judges!

NEXT RACE – MACCLESFIELD SHIELD 10 Kilometres, July 4th

Roy informs:

Marshall has confirmed that all is okay for us to use the clubhouse for the Macclesfield Shield 10k on Saturday July 4th 2026. He will open up at 11:30 am. As ever, if possible, let Dave Evans know if you are attending and in what capacity.

Contact Dave at dave.evans08@hotmail.co.uk

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ED SHILLABEER – MBE

Dave Ainsworth informs:

Ilford AC’s still active octogenarian race walker Ed Shillabeer has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM).  Ed’s still our UK 100 Kilometres’ Walk record holder, set as far back as September 14th 1985 on Colchester’s Garrison track when clocking 9 hours 41 minutes and 50 seconds.  Ed has represented London Vidarians, Dawlish& South Devon, Plymouth City Walkers and currently Ilford AC.

Congratulations to Ed Shillabeer BEM.  A worthy honour for a true “good-un”. 

See our earlier 2025 post featuring the brillant tribute penned by Chris Maddocks.

 https://lancswalkingclub.com/2025/11/27/ed-shillabeer-c590-still-going-strong/

His sentiments are echoed by everyone at Lancashire Walking Club.

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PARISH WALK IN THE ISLE OF MAN 2026

Thanks to parishwalk.com and Talking Race walking at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553349728764

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CONVERSATION WITH BILL SUTHERLAND

Via Dave Ainsworth, Len Ruddock informs us of his latest invaluable venture.

Conversation with Bill Sutherland – Race Walking Extra, YouTube channel. Have a look at the description, as I have listed 36 chapters which you can click on and that’ll take you to that particular part of the conversation.

It’s been quite an effort bringing all this together, especially the editing – I feel that Bill has been living with me these last three months. But all good fun as it’s been a pleasure to allow Bill to speak from his heart on a number of issues. A humble man and as the chant at Spurs used to be when Harry Kane played for Tottenham, ‘One of Us’.

All good wishes,

Len