Author Archives: Tony Taylor

Virtual Series Weeks 29 and 30 : More than holding our own

Posted on October 31, 2020

Excellent team performances illustrating that we can triumph without yours truly. Great turnout in Week 29. I couldn’t submit a time in week 30 because of dramatic thunderstorms. Pat Evans was key to our success. As ever we would encourage … Continue reading →

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THE FLEETHAM CUP TIME TRIALS SERIES – NEXT EVENT, NOVEMBER 7th

Posted on October 24, 2020

We’ve received the following message from our ever resourceful friends, Trevor and Linda McDermot. Hi Friends and Colleagues, Linda and I found ourselves getting too ‘stir-crazy’ and thought of how the current crisis could also provide OPPORTUNITY over the coming … Continue reading →

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Virtual League Racing Series – Race 28: LWC still setting the pace

Posted on October 21, 2020

Sincere thanks to all our members participating in the series. Great contributions from Dave Evans, Greg Smith and Roy Gunnett. Let’s keep it going. MENS AGE GRADED 2KM TEAM1 Lancashire Walking Club (89.01%)2 Quickstep Fitness (70.41%)3 Steyning AC (61.37%)4 Manx … Continue reading →

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Continuing our Club Virtual Series into the autumn and winter

Posted on October 19, 2020

Unfortunately we have to abandon our efforts to hold the final two races of 2020 – the AGM 5k and the Xmas 10k. Both would have been held at Simister. However, because of COVID protocols we would not have been … Continue reading →

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Virtual League Racing Series – Race 27: still in the forefront

Posted on October 14, 2020

Thanks to everyone competing in the Virtual 2k Series for keeping the club in the forefront of those supporting this much needed venture. It looks certain that Helen and John will continue the Series through the autumn and winnter months. … Continue reading →

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FRED PEARCE VIRTUAL 5K RELAY: NEVER FORGOTTEN

Posted on October 13, 2020

Firstly I must apologise for the belated appearance of these results. I’ve been knocked off my stride by serious family illness. This said these are difficult times for so many people. Secondly I must thank everyone for joining in with … Continue reading →

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Virtual League Racing Series – Race 25 and Race 26 : Knocked off our perch!

Posted on October 4, 2020

Whilst we hung on to our top spot in the Age-Graded competition in Week 25 the return after injury of Steyning’s world-record holder, Ian Richards knocked us off our perch a week later. His outstanding times certainly put me in … Continue reading →

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Despite a green light the Sutton 10k cancelled, but let’s carry on our Virtual exploits!

Posted on September 27, 2020

How frustrating! Having been given the green light by the RWA to hold the Albert Rigby race we find that the Ex-Servicemen’s club at Sutton is no longer available on October 3rd. Covid -related changes to the interior layout of … Continue reading →

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Virtual League Racing Series – Week 24 with a milestone Week 26 in the offing

Posted on September 23, 2020

Significantly next week sees Week 26 of the Virtual Series, illustrating that the competition has been going for a full half year. Helen Elleker, who has contributed so much to keeping the show on the road is hoping for a … Continue reading →

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VIRTUAL LEAGUE SERIES 23 – still prominent in the results with Guy doing us proud

Posted on September 14, 2020

MENS AGE GRADED 2KM TEAM1 Lancashire Walking Club (83.73%)2 Manx Harriers (77.59%)3 Quickstep Fitness (71.26%)4 Sarnia Walking Club (71.00%)5 Steyning AC (52.38%)6 Birchfield Harriers (46.18%) MENS 2KM TEAM1 Manx Harriers (13)2 Lancashire Walking Club (38)3 Quickstep Fitness (59)4 Sarnia Walking … Continue reading →

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