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Part One of Soles, Heels and Toes : Ron Wallwork remembers the shoes he wore
Ron begins: Race Walking Footwear After seeing my first walking race at Manchester’s White City stadium in 1957 and dabbling with the event over the following year I drifted into the discipline. The Bolton Harriers’ Hon. Secretary Frank Morris, who … Continue reading
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Tagged EBs, Foster, Laws, Race Walking shoes, Reebok, Ron Wallwork, Walsh, Whitlocks
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The Enfield Race Walking League goes Virtual and welcomes entries
A week or so ago Ron Wallwork put out a feeler to the Enfield League race walking community, asking if , given the continued COVID restrictions, there would be support for a Virtual Series over the coming months. The response … Continue reading
Virtual League Racing Series – Race 42 – Bernd Kannenberg Memorial Race
We held on to top spot in the Age-graded 2k team – grateful for the reappearance of Stephen Walker and Guy Goodair. Virtual League Racing Series – Race 42 – Bernd Kannenberg Memorial Race MENS AGE GRADED 2KM TEAM1 Lancashire … Continue reading
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Tagged Bernd Kannenberg, Stephen Walker, World Virtual Series
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Surviving the pandemic in one piece – Dave and Guy reveal all
Firstly, our indefatigible Chair, Dave Evans writes: Club colleagues, First let me thank everyone who has supported our club Virtual Series and also the World Virtual variation. I know there are colleagues who have given the virtual walks a bye … Continue reading
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Tagged alternative activities, Dave Evans, fell walking, Guy Goodair, orienteering, the pandemic, virtual racing
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Rest in Peace – Paul Nihill and Bernhard Kannenberg, two of our greatest athletes
Firstly Paul Nihill’s funeral is to take place on Wednesday, January 21 at 1.15 pm. In normal times I have no doubt there would have been an incredible turnout from the race walking community. As it is the ceremony will … Continue reading
Virtual League Racing Series – Race 41
Thanks to all, who ensured a victorious start to the New Year. We have something to live up to as Virtual racing looks likely to continue for some time. MENS AGE GRADED 2KM TEAM1 Lancashire Walking Club (84.93%)2 Birchfield Harriers … Continue reading
Keeping Occupied in January – a few suggestions
It’s difficult to believe we’re entering the New Year still haunted by a virus but such is the case. With this in mind we’re suggesting that you might consider undertaking any or all of these challenges in the next few … Continue reading
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Tagged Club Virtual Series, COVID restrictions, Race Walking shoes, World Virtual Series
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The December ‘Frank O’Neill’ Club Virtual 3k
The December ‘Frank O’Neill’ Club Virtual 3k Taking our cue from John and Helen’s initiative in commemorating great race walkers within the Virtual 2k Series I thought it would be fitting if each of our monthly races drew attention to … Continue reading
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Tagged 6 miles in the Hour, Club Virtual Series, Frank O'Neill
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Virtual League Racing Series – Race 40 – Peter Fullager Memorial Race
We enter the New Year in top spot in the Age-Graded competition. Let’s continue our commitment whilst, hoping upon hope, that 2021 will bring ‘live’ racing sooner rather than later. Virtual League Racing Series – Race 40 – Peter Fullager … Continue reading
