Author Archives: Tony Taylor

Despite a green light the Sutton 10k cancelled, but let’s carry on our Virtual exploits!

Posted on September 27, 2020 by Tony Taylor

How frustrating! Having been given the green light by the RWA to hold the Albert Rigby race we find that the Ex-Servicemen’s club at Sutton is no longer available on October 3rd. Covid -related changes to the interior layout of … Continue reading →

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Virtual League Racing Series – Week 24 with a milestone Week 26 in the offing

Posted on September 23, 2020 by Tony Taylor

Significantly next week sees Week 26 of the Virtual Series, illustrating that the competition has been going for a full half year. Helen Elleker, who has contributed so much to keeping the show on the road is hoping for a … Continue reading →

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VIRTUAL LEAGUE SERIES 23 – still prominent in the results with Guy doing us proud

Posted on September 14, 2020 by Tony Taylor

MENS AGE GRADED 2KM TEAM1 Lancashire Walking Club (83.73%)2 Manx Harriers (77.59%)3 Quickstep Fitness (71.26%)4 Sarnia Walking Club (71.00%)5 Steyning AC (52.38%)6 Birchfield Harriers (46.18%) MENS 2KM TEAM1 Manx Harriers (13)2 Lancashire Walking Club (38)3 Quickstep Fitness (59)4 Sarnia Walking … Continue reading →

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AUGUST LWC VIRTUAL SERIES: 10 KILOMETRES RESULTS and NEWS of a VIRTUAL FRED PEARCE RELAY

Posted on September 12, 2020 by Tony Taylor

10 KILOMETRES SCRATCH [G] indicates Guest, who is not counted in the team race. Bill McFadden M55 Scotia RWC 52:02 Tony Taylor M70 LWC 54:49 Ray Robinson M45 Redcar 55:50 [G] Andrew Fraser M50 Scotia RWC 57:53 Colin Simpson M60 … Continue reading →

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Virtual League Series 22 – top team again plus Southend AC One Mile result

Posted on September 6, 2020 by Tony Taylor

MENS AGE GRADED 2KM TEAM1 Lancashire Walking Club (86.41%)2 Sarnia Walking Club (71.57%)3 Quickstep Fitness (70.15%)4 Manx Harriers (48.68%)5 Ilford AC (44.63%)6 Birchfield Harriers (40.82%) MENS 2KM TEAM1 Lancashire Walking Club (25)2 Quickstep Fitness (55)3 Sarnia Walking Club (65)4 Manx … Continue reading →

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VIRTUAL LEAGUE SERIES 21 – still very much in the mix

Posted on August 30, 2020 by Tony Taylor

Good to see Dave Evans showing sprightly form on the road as he puts to one side his administrative duties, which are so vital to our continued presence on the UK race walking scene plus a fastest clocking for Martin … Continue reading →

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JOIN THE RWA 200 CLUB AND SEND IN YOUR AUGUST 10K TIME

Posted on August 26, 2020 by Tony Taylor

Message from Mark Easton, the Honorary Race Walking Association Treasurer THE RWA 200 CLUB What is it? The Race Walking Association 200 Club is a monthly prize draw with cash prizes for members. It has been run successfully for the … Continue reading →

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Virtual League Racing Series: Races 19 and 20 – still on top

Posted on August 24, 2020 by Tony Taylor

Further to our encouragement to participate in the continuing Virtual 2k Series here are the latest results with Lancashire still to the fore Virtual League Racing Series – Race 19   MENS AGE GRADED 2KM TEAM1 Lancashire Walking Club (82.25%)2 Sarnia … Continue reading →

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BURY ONE HOUR TRACK WALK CANCELLED BUT LET’S KEEP IN TOUCH AND MOTIVATED

Posted on August 23, 2020 by Tony Taylor

Unfortunately we have no option but to cancel the September 5th One Hour race set to take place at the Bury track. The present English Athletics COVID guidelines rule that races beyond 3,000 metres are not allowed. Whilst we could … Continue reading →

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BURY ONE HOUR TRACK WALK, SEPTEMBER 5 – ON OR OFF? VITAL TO KNOW WHAT YOU THINK

Posted on August 20, 2020 by Tony Taylor

We are faced with a range of issues and dilemmas in considering whether or not we can proceed with the One Hour race in just over a fortnight. Dave and Roy with advice from Adrian and Greg are in the … Continue reading →

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