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MANX END TO END AND TOM BOSWORTH ONE MILE EVENT
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
Vintage footage of the 1968 Olympics 50 kilometres – not to be missed
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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Tagged 1968 Mexico Olympics, 50 kilometres, Christopher Hohne, Larry Young, Paul Nihill
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One Hour Event, Bury Track, September 6th
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
The Hundred – Some Thoughts and Images from Lancashire
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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Tagged Anniversary Hundred, Centurions, Chris Bolton, Martin Fisher, Roy Gunnett
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One Hour Race at Bury, September 6th
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
Remembering Centurions Past and Present: Paul Briggs and Ian Garmston
With this great event looming in just a few days it is timely to pay tribute to two Centurions with Northern, even Lancashire connections. Paul Briggs25th March 1943 – 26th August 2023 I must confess to being shocked to discover … Continue reading
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Tagged Centurions 1911, Chris Bolton, Dave Ainsworth, Essex Walker, Ian Garmston, Paul Briggs, Surrey WC 125th 100 miles
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Goodwin Cup – a case of speed versus endurance
Dave Evans reports: The scene was set for a battle between specialists on a very testing course giving the endurance walker an edge on the uphills and the “sprinter” the advantage on the downhills. Tony Bell regularly fills either winner … Continue reading
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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Tagged Chorley, Dave Ainsworth, Eric Crompton, Essex Walker, Goodwin Cup, Prodebrady
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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
Lancashire Walking Club : Health The First Wealth 