Author Archives: Tony Taylor

CATCHING UP – VIRTUAL LEAGUE WEEKS 35 AND 36

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Tony Taylor

Virtual League Racing Series – Race 35 – Anders Hansson Memorial Race Congratulations to everyone, who has kept us on top in the Age-graded competition. Unfortunately I’ve got a nagging hip problem that looks likely to keep me out until … Continue reading →

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REMINISCENCES 11: CHRIS HARVEY, THE FASTEST EVER LWC ATHLETE

Posted on December 9, 2020 by Tony Taylor

Following Ron Wallwork’s exploration of the club’s team successes at a national level and the barren years after the early 70s it is revealing to mark Chris Harvey’s individual victories in the Junior 10 kilometres in 1978 and Senior 10 … Continue reading →

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LANCASHIRE WALKING CLUB: OUR TEAM SUCCESS ON THE NATIONAL STAGE

Posted on December 7, 2020 by Tony Taylor

Sincere thanks to Ron Wallwork for his latest historical offering LANCASHIRE WALKING CLUB: OUR TEAM SUCCESS ON THE NATIONAL STAGE             On the club Website in mid August Tony Taylor made reference to 1970 and how successful that year was … Continue reading →

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November Virtual Club Series 3 kilometres

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Tony Taylor

November Virtual Club Series 3 kilometres Many thanks to all who submitted clockings, especially our esteemed guests. It’s much appreciated. We received a number of apologies fom the sick and injured. From a club viewpoint it’s encouraging to see Greg … Continue reading →

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Andrea and Guy deservedly scoop this surreal year’s Club Awards

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Tony Taylor

Dave Evans writes: A J TAYLOR AWARD CLIFF ROYLE TROPHY After taking into account the suggestions and feelings of our fellow committee members I am pleased to announce the winners of the above awards. A J Taylor Award      … Continue reading →

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Pete Ryan – message to the club from Fiona Bishop and notice of the funeral

Posted on November 29, 2020 by Tony Taylor

Greg Smith sent Pete a card on behalf of the club and we have received this touching message from Fiona, his partner and herself an active race walker [Enfield and HaringeyAC]. In addition we include the link to the funeral … Continue reading →

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Virtual League Racing Series – Race 34 – Ernesto Canto Memorial Race

Posted on November 28, 2020 by Tony Taylor

To our credit we continue to support the series in numbers and remain at the forefront in terms of performances. https://www.worldathletics.org/news/iaaf-news/ernesto-canto-obituary Virtual League Racing Series – Race 34 – Ernesto Canto Memorial Race  MENS AGE GRADED 2KM TEAM1 Lancashire Walking … Continue reading →

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Virtual League Racing Series – Race 33 – Peter Ryan Memorial Race

Posted on November 21, 2020 by Tony Taylor

Virtual League Racing Series – Race 33 – Peter Ryan Memorial Race  MENS AGE GRADED 2KM TEAM1 Lancashire Walking Club (83.40%)2 Birchfield Harriers (81.41%)3 Manx Harriers (75.56%)4 Quickstep Fitness (70.17%)5 Sarnia Walking Club (70.43%)6 Steyning AC (61.03%) – AUSTRALIA (48.89%) … Continue reading →

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Ron Wallwork interviewed – his humanity shines through

Posted on November 18, 2020 by Tony Taylor

Sincere thanks to Dave Ainsworth for pointing me towards this fascinating and revealing interview with a club legend, Ron Wallwork. I remain proud and privileged to have been one of his closest training partners in the late 1960s and early … Continue reading →

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VIRTUAL LEAGUE RACING SERIES 32 IN MEMORY OF JORDI LLOPART

Posted on November 14, 2020 by Tony Taylor

Virtual League Racing Series 32 in memory of Jordi Llopart Jordi Llopart, the great Spanish race walker competed in the 50 km event at the 1980, 1984, and 1988 Olympics, winning a silver medal in 1980. He was a European … Continue reading →

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