Author Archives: Tony Taylor

On Ron Wallwork’s 80th: A Personal Reminiscence

Posted on July 15, 2021 by Tony Taylor

Weeks later than promised here is my personal contribution to celebrating Ron’s 80th. My first memory of Ron sees him striding stylishly towards me, already in the lead as the 1959 Northern Junior 10 miles championship unfolds. For my part, … Continue reading →

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THE MONTH OF JUNE: LWC 3 KM TIME TRIAL

Posted on July 5, 2021 by Tony Taylor

There’s been a good response to our June 3 kilometres time trial. Hence it looks as if the notion is proving useful and motivating. Thanks are due too for the accompanying messages, which add spice and interest in maintaining our … Continue reading →

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Barnard Trophy 10 Kilometres, Sutton – July 3

Posted on July 4, 2021 by Tony Taylor

Dave Evans reports: Good support today and the threat of inclement conditions did not materialise despite poor weather north and south of the race venue until an hour before the off.  Actual race number 3 of the 20/21 season brought … Continue reading →

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Almost a return to normal at Sutton, July 3 -1.30 start

Posted on June 26, 2021 by Tony Taylor

Forgive this brief reminder but it’s 42 degrees centigrade on Crete and my head keeps falling on to the keyboard. Scorchin’! The Barnard Trophy is going ahead at Sutton on Saturday, July 3 with access to all the facilities of … Continue reading →

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Green Light for Barnard Trophy at Sutton on July 3

Posted on June 20, 2021 by Tony Taylor

All is looking good for the Barnard Trophy 10 kilometres at Sutton on Saturday, July 3rd – start as usual at 1.30 p.m. There is even the possibility that post-race refreshments will be provided. Normal service on the way to … Continue reading →

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REMAINING CLUB FIXTURES plus REMINDER OF JUNE 3K TIME TRIAL

Posted on June 17, 2021 by Tony Taylor

I’ll resist ranting about the undemocratic, unethical and utterly erratic policies of the present UK government. At least it looks as if we can continue with the opening up our fixture list. We will confirm the Barnard Trophy event in … Continue reading →

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THE MONTH OF MAY: LWC 3 KILOMETRES TIME TRIAL

Posted on June 11, 2021 by Tony Taylor

Last month we decide to test out whether having a monthly time trial would be interesting, fun and an incentive to keep including in our differing training regimes a ‘fast’ session. Hence here are the clockings from May. For those … Continue reading →

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Heatwave hits the Dick and Zena Smith Trophy Races, June 5!

Posted on June 7, 2021 by Tony Taylor

Dick Smith [39] in the company of the great Harold Whitlock [1], 1936 Olympic 50k gold medallist, at the start of the Liverpool-Manchester race – date uncertain Dick with Jim O’Neill [5] to his right followed by Harry Wheeler [?] … Continue reading →

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Virtual League Racing Series – Final Race 60 of a unifying initiative

Posted on May 30, 2021 by Tony Taylor

Messages from John and Helen, the co-organisers of the Virtual Series, to whom we owe a deep debt of gratitude. John Constandinou The finishing line has been crossed, and the race is finally complete. We have done it. Whether you … Continue reading →

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Green Light for the Dick and Zena Smith races at Bury, June 5

Posted on May 30, 2021 by Tony Taylor

Roy Gunnett and Dave Evans, whilst continuing to keep their eyes on the Covid situation, report that the Dick and Zena Smith 10/5k races are to go ahead at the Bury track on June 5th, starting at 1.30 p.m. The … Continue reading →

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