Author Archives: Tony Taylor

Goodwin Cup. Chorley, August 9th plus international action from Prodebrady

On Saturday, August 9th it is confirmed that the Goodwin Cup 10 kilometres will take place from the St Peter’s Church Hall in Chorley. Eric Crompton will open up by noon. As usual the race will start at 1.00 am … Continue reading

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Developing Race Walking in the North

The fantastic work by @tombosworth in North West England and Wales is shaping up in West Yorkshire with collaboration from @ian.richards.54772 — at Wakefield District Harriers & Athletics Club. Tom Bosworth GB Race Walker So many people involved in race walking now in the … Continue reading

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Barnard Trophy, not quite the victim of another festival

The Barnard trophy 10k takes place in the sleepy village of Sutton, a suburb of Macclesfield. Journeying there is usually quite straightforward unless you find out on route that there is a massive musical festival, the Hide and Seek, in … Continue reading

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Nigel race walks the Northwich 10km, together with 1966 Nostalgia

Chris Harvey reports: Nigel Shaw completed the Northwich 10 km in just over 65 mins in very humid conditions and a quite severe course on road and park. Walking in with excellent technique beating a least 1/2 the field. Our … Continue reading

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Barnard Trophy, the IOM Parish Walk 2025 and Memories of 1966

Sutton Ex Servicemen’s Club, Hollin Lane, Sutton, Macclesfield SK11 0HL MAP OF VENUE Our next club race is the Barnard Trophy 10 kilometres to be held on Saturday, July 5th in Sutton Macclesfield, starting at 1.00 p.m. As is now … Continue reading

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Martin and Dave at the Eindhoven walking weekend June 7/8 2025

Martin Payne reports: On Friday June 6, I flew to Eindhoven from Manchester uneventfully, in contrast to David Hoben who had taken the Eurostar from London only to be greeted in the Netherlands with an unexpected rail strike. Not to … Continue reading

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Timely weather window over Bury plus change of date for the Fred Pearce Relay

Dave Evans reports: Most attendees at the Dick and Zena 10/5k races endured wet and windy conditions en route to Bury but as the appointed hour arrived the clouds dispersed and it was all but dry as the whistle was … Continue reading

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Dick and Zena Smith Trophy, Bury, Saturday, June 7th plus an Eric Crompton Special : The Early Years

DICK AND ZENA SMITH TROPHY 10 AND 5 KILOMETRES – Bury Athletics Club, Market St, Bury BL9 9FX These races commemorate the remarkable contribution to the life of our club made by the husband and wife couple, Dick and Zena … Continue reading

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Cheshire Track & Field Grand Prix Match 3 inc race walks, June 21st in Warrington

Tony Bell reports: Two race walks in this Cheshire Track and field meet. Please support. For further information and to enter, go to https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/events?id=26908

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Macclesfield Shield 10 and Dave Crompton 7 Age-Graded Results plus the Browns continue to amaze!

In working out the age-graded times I’ve had to call upon my Primary School arithmetic of nearly seven decades ago. So bear with me, I refuse to use a calculator, hoping that this will fend off further mental degeneration. It’s … Continue reading

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