Author Archives: Tony Taylor

VIRTUAL LEAGUE SERIES – RACE 54 – RETAINING OUR TOP SPOT

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Tony Taylor

Despite my enforced absence we held on to our top spot in the Age-Graded team competition – a tribute to our ageing strength in depth! Congratulations all round. Finally thanks to our dear Fred Pearce and Dave Evans we’ve access … Continue reading →

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At last – back on the road with the Dave Crompton Trophy race at Chorley, May 8

Posted on April 17, 2021 by Tony Taylor

I bring you good tidings of great joy. We have been given the thumbs up from Colin Vesty of the RWA to go ahead with the Dave Crompton Memorial Trophy race over 7 miles on May 8th in Chorley. The … Continue reading →

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Virtual League Racing Series – Race 53

Posted on April 13, 2021 by Tony Taylor

The first virtual race of a new year finds us on top of both the Open and Age-Graded team events, a tribute to our commitment and consistency. Virtual League Racing Series – Race 53  MENS AGE GRADED 2KM TEAM1 Lancashire … Continue reading →

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THE MARCH ‘JACK SANKEY’ VIRTUAL 3 KILOMETRES

Posted on April 11, 2021 by Tony Taylor

I’m delighted to feature this month Jack Sankey, who in the late 50s and early 60s was a rival to the up and coming Ron Wallwork and a star in my eyes. At the time Leigh Harriers Athletic Club hosted … Continue reading →

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Virtual League Racing Series – Race 52 – One Year Anniversary

Posted on April 7, 2021 by Tony Taylor

It’s fitting that we should finish the leading Age-Graded team in the Anniversary event, fending off close competition in a field of 13 clubs. Congratulations to all those imvolved across this surreal year. Thanks too must be given to John … Continue reading →

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Virtual League Racing Series – Race 51 plus hopeful news and a tale of a long lost certificate

Posted on March 30, 2021 by Tony Taylor

Virtual League Racing Series – Race 51 As we near the anniversary of the Virtual Series we regained our top spot in the Age-Graded Team competition. Race 52 times to be with Helen by Wednesday at 6.00 p.m. MENS AGE … Continue reading →

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Virtual League Racing Series – Race 50 and other news

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Tony Taylor

SOUTHEND-on-SEA 100 MILES IS POSTPONED It’s been announced that the race, scheduled for August 7th/8th August on Garon Park Track, is now postponed. Our thoughts go out to any of our members, who had the race in their sights – … Continue reading →

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Virtual League Racing Series – Race 48 and 49 Results

Posted on March 14, 2021 by Tony Taylor

As ever a big thanks to the team for keeping us on top in the Age-Graded category. It would be satisfying if we could retain this position in the next few weeks as Week 52 draws closer! Virtual League Racing … Continue reading →

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The February ‘Reg Goodwin’ Virtual 3 kilometres

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Tony Taylor

This month’s Virtual Club 3 kilometres honours our only Olympic Games medallist, Reg Goodwin. The fascinating material to be found below is taken, with his permission, from John Taylor’s remarkable tour de force, ‘A Pictorial History of Leigh Harriers AC: … Continue reading →

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REST IN PEACE – MICK ELLIOTT [SARNIA WALKING CLUB] 1937-2001

Posted on February 28, 2021 by Tony Taylor

Sadly the Sarnia stalwart, Mick Elliott has died. Many of the old hands at our club will have raced against Mick in the 1970s. Rob Elliott, his son, an outstanding race walker in his own right, has penned these touching … Continue reading →

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