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Virtual League Racing Series – Race 50 and other news
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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Tagged Olympic Trials, Pat Evans, Southend 100 miles, World Virtual Series
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Virtual League Racing Series – Race 48 and 49 Results
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
The February ‘Reg Goodwin’ Virtual 3 kilometres
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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Tagged Club Virtual Series, John Taylor, Leigh Harriers, Reg Goodwin
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REST IN PEACE – MICK ELLIOTT [SARNIA WALKING CLUB] 1937-2001
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
Virtual League Racing Series – Race 47 and the second Enfield League
STOP PRESS : Times for the FEBRUARY CLUB VIRTUAL 3K to be submitted by midnight, March 3. As he circulates these latestVirtual League results John Constandinou is in an optimistic frame of mind. He comments: The sun is out and … Continue reading
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Tagged Enfield Race Walking League, John Constandinou, Looking ahead, Virtual Series
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The President’s Report 2020 – a reminder of my thoughts
My President’s Report was circulated to the membership as an integral part of the 2020 AGM papers. Obviously the AGM could not be held. In this light a few people and Glyka, my adoring dog, have suggested posting it separately … Continue reading
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Tagged Bill McFadden, COVID, Looking to the Future, Marion Fawkes, President's Report, Virtual Series
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Virtual League Racing Series – Race 46 – Mary Worth Memorial Race
Virtual League Racing Series – Race 46 – Mary Worth Memorial Race RIP Mary Worth, a member of Steyning AC, who died on 20th January aged 92. She was 78th on the British All-Time list for 20km and a Veteran … Continue reading
Part Three of Soles, Heels and Toes: Charlie Hatch’s tips and trips to the cobbler plus Tom Payne on the virtues of ‘Hixopad’ heels
Huge thanks to Ron Wallwork for this discovery. Ron’s personal Note: I think this piece is priceless. Its easy to forget that times were still hard for most people and value for money by way of durability, influenced most purchases. … Continue reading
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Tagged Bostik, Charlie Hatch, Hixopad rubber heels, Race Walking shoes, Ron Wallwork, Tim Erickson, Tom Payne, Woolworths
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Virtual League Racing Series – Race 45 – Dave Stevens Memorial Race
Thanks to everyone’s endeavours we’ve clawed our way back to the top. Virtual League Racing Series – Race 45 – Dave Stevens Memorial Race MENS AGE GRADED 2KM TEAM1 Lancashire Walking Club (80.57%)2 South West Veterans AC (78.00%)3 Manx Harriers … Continue reading
Virtual League Racing Series – Race 44
A bit short on troops we’ve slipped down the ladder but we’ll be back! Virtual League Racing Series – Race 44 MENS AGE GRADED 2KM TEAM1 Manx Harriers (75.05%)2 Birchfield Harriers (73.20%)3 Quickstep Fitness (72.75%)4 Lancashire Walking Club (72.55%)5 Yorkshire … Continue reading
