Author Archives: Tony Taylor

RWA VISION FOR THE FUTURE

Posted on October 29, 2025 by Tony Taylor

Find below notice of the RWA AGM and a Strategy Document 2026-2030. The Strategy document certainly needs discussion but I’ve not had time to offer some comments. Hopefully in the next few weeks I can do so. Whatever it would … Continue reading →

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CLUB AGM AND 5k RACE, NOVEMBER 1st

Posted on October 22, 2025 by Tony Taylor

Notice from our Chairman, Dave Evans and Greg Smith, our Secretary to members re the forthcoming AGM plus accompanying reports and schedules – for the interest of our supporters and followers too 20th October 2025 Dear member, On behalf of the … Continue reading →

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In the Service of our Sport there are few peers: Eric Horwill RIP

Posted on October 13, 2025 by Tony Taylor

Over the weekend Glyn Jones, the Chair of the Race Walking Association has shared this deeply sad news, which will reverberate across the race walking world. Dear colleagues, It is with heartfelt sadness that I have to announce that Eric … Continue reading →

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Fred Pearce Relay affected by thwarted turnout

Posted on September 28, 2025 by Tony Taylor

Apologies for the late appearance of this report. Some action photos now added – thanks to Chris Pearce and Greg Smith Dave Evans reports: The rescheduled Fred Pearce relay took place against a background of yellow weather warnings across most … Continue reading →

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ALWAYS A BEACON IN THE SEASON – THE FRED PEARCE RELAY, SEPTEMBER 20th, SIMISTER

Posted on September 17, 2025 by Tony Taylor

Everything is in place for a highlight of the year, the Fred Pearce Memorial relay. As normal the event will be held from the Lady Wilton Hall, Simister, Manchester M25 2SB. Following the intrusion of OASIS we were forced to … Continue reading →

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MANX END TO END AND TOM BOSWORTH ONE MILE EVENT

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Tony Taylor

Congratulations to Simon Gawne, winner of the MFX Limited End to End Walk 2025. A dominant walk on a day that always promised to be exceptionally challenging and which didn’t disappoint. Taking the honors in the Ladies Race and joint … Continue reading →

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Vintage footage of the 1968 Olympics 50 kilometres – not to be missed

Posted on September 11, 2025 by Tony Taylor

Several people, including Dave Ainsworth and Roy Gunnett, have picked up on this grainy, enthralling video of the Mexico 50 kilometres filmed by the great Larry Young’s father, Robert. Larry was to finish up on the podium in third spot. … Continue reading →

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One Hour Event, Bury Track, September 6th

Posted on September 10, 2025 by Tony Taylor

Dave Evans reports: At a venue in a quiet suburb of Manchester where two young athletes had just broken the famous 4 minute mile the Lancashire walking club promoted its One Hour track race. Historically the one hour event was … Continue reading →

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The Hundred – Some Thoughts and Images from Lancashire

Posted on September 5, 2025 by Tony Taylor

Given the rich history of our club in the classic Centurion challenge to walk 100 miles in 24 hours – indeed we share joint second place with Leicester WC on 41 behind Surrey WC, a magnificent 76 with regard to … Continue reading →

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One Hour Race at Bury, September 6th

Posted on September 1, 2025 by Tony Taylor

A quick note to confirm that the Bury One Hour race will take place on Saturday, September 6th, starting at 1.00 p.m. The venue will be open from noon. Bury Athletics Club, Market St, Bury BL9 9FX As ever it … Continue reading →

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