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Another Threat? Bullet Points, Race Walking Meeting on September 11th
These notes have been circulated with the permission of Peter Marlow in the UK and appear also in the VRWC Heel & Toe Online 2026 Number 37 – 22 Sept 2026, where Tim Erickson ponders: The following working paper, put … Continue reading
Albert Rigby Shield 10k at Macclesfield, October 3rd 2026 and a proud moment for Albert in 1953
Roy Gunnett informs that our great friend, Marshall has confirmed all is in place to hold the Albert Rigby 10 kilometres race on Saturday October 3rd from the Sutton Ex Servicemen’s Club, Hollin Lane, Sutton, Macclesfield SK11 0HL. The event … Continue reading
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Tagged 1953 Coronation Manchester to Blackpool, Albert Rigby Trophy, Fred Pearce, George Lamb
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JOE LAMBERT ONE HOUR TROPHY AND FAREWELL TO JULIAN
Dave Evans reports: Quite a number of the usual club and guest walkers were absent from today’s event with injury, holidays and family concerns. The rain held off and the seven aspirants face the starter with an hour of racewalking … Continue reading
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Tagged Joe Lambert, Julian Hopkins RIP, One Hour race
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A challenge in the offing on September 12th in Bury
Our club is very conscious that we need new blood if we are to stay alive as a bastion of our sport. To our credit we continue to organise a varied programme of races throughout the year. However, none of … Continue reading
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Tagged Bury Track, How far can you walk in an hour?, Reaching out for new blood
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Julian Hopkins RIP – innovative, outspoken and loved
I’ve put together this tribute to my dear friend, Julian Hopkins. It’s not what might be seen as a proper obituary. I hope it doesn’t fall between too many stools. The very act of writing and doing some limited research … Continue reading
Coping with the ups and downs of a race in Chorley
Dave Evans reports: The second appearance of newcomer Sean Goldsmith , a former resident of the Isle of Man, proved what a very capable and exciting prospect he is. His previous outing at Simister was on a conventional relatively even … Continue reading
Julian Hopkins, National Coach Extraordinaire, RIP
Sadly, our very own Julian Hopkins died yesterday evening. He was a top-class race walker in his own right but is best known as an outstanding, creative and controversial National coach. His 1976 manual is still regarded as one of … Continue reading
The new meets the old at the Fred Pearce Relay
Dave Evans reports: It was decided to alter the more usual format of the relay by placing 3 walkers in a team , not tell them who they were paired with but give each team a time handicap based on … Continue reading
Fred Pearce Memorial Relay 1996 – 2026
The name of Pearce is an indelible memory, imprinted deep in the history of our club. Fred Pearce Snr died in 1996 and our immediate response was to hold in his name a Memorial Relay on May 15th of that … Continue reading
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Tagged 1996 - 2026, Fred Pearce Memorial Relay, Open Invitation
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