Author Archives: Tony Taylor

RON’S RECOLLECTIONS ONE – The Journey to the Glory Days

Posted on August 15, 2020 by Tony Taylor

I’ve been remiss in not using immediately a number of recollections from Ron Wallwork, who was the key figure in the transformation of the club’s fortunes in the 1960s and 70s. To set the ball rolling here is a collage … Continue reading →

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Virtual League Racing Series: Race 18 – bouncing back to the top

Posted on August 9, 2020 by Tony Taylor

Virtual League Racing Series – Race 18    MENS AGE GRADED 2KM TEAM1 Lancashire Walking Club (82.48%)2 Quickstep Fitness (72.65%)3 Sarnia Walking Club (71.62%)4 Scotia Race Walking Club (57.74%)5 Steyning AC (53.49%)6 Birchfield Harriers (41.23%) MENS 2KM TEAM1 Lancashire Walking … Continue reading →

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LWC Virtual Series July 8 Kilometres results

Posted on August 5, 2020 by Tony Taylor

Quite a few people have commented upon the mental challenge posed by doing a solo 8 kilometres so thanks to everyone for continuing to support the series. At least 6 injury-struck people have sent their apologies and hope to tackle … Continue reading →

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Virtual League Racing Series: Race 17 – tight at the top

Posted on August 2, 2020 by Tony Taylor

We’ve clawed our way back to the top of the Age Graded team competition but Scotia and Quickstep too strong in the Open race. MENS AGE GRADED 2KM TEAM 1 Lancashire Walking Club (82.65%)2 Scotia Race Walking Club (79.45%)3 Quickstep … Continue reading →

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Virtual League Racing Series – Race 16 – a temporary slump in our fortunes?

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Tony Taylor

Firstly to encourage everyone involved thus far in our Club Series and indeed any new faces to submit their 8k times by midnight, Sunday, August 2 to tonymtaylor@gmail.com. As ever photos welcomed. Secondly, as you can see below, with Tony … Continue reading →

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A Golden Moment in the lives of the legendary Sandra and Richard Brown

Posted on July 23, 2020 by Tony Taylor

STOP PRESS – See responses below from Richard and Sandra plus photos and the mention of an intriguing mystery! Given our club’s proud Centurion tradition it is fitting and proper that we celebrate a milestone in the lives of Richard … Continue reading →

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Virtual League Racing Series 2 kilometres – Race 15 sees Lancashire in the lead

Posted on July 19, 2020 by Tony Taylor

MENS AGE GRADED 2KM TEAM 1 Lancashire Walking Club (84.34%)2 Quickstep Fitness (74.10%)3 Sarnia Walking Club (72.70%)4 Manx Harriers (52.38%)5 Scotia Race Walking Club (51.27%)6 Cardiff AC (43.06%)7 Birchfield Harriers (40.93%) MENS 2KM TEAM  1 Lancashire Walking Club (45)2 Quickstep … Continue reading →

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Guy Goodair remembers the sportsmanship of Ray Manning, Centurion 415 – Rest in Peace

Posted on July 15, 2020 by Tony Taylor

Sadly we have to report that Ray Manning, Centurion 415, passed away on 3rd July aged 88 after a short illness. Ray, a member of Wakefield Harriers and well-known to his contemporaries in our club, qualified in the 1968 Leicester … Continue reading →

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Virtual League Racing Series 2 Kilometres – Race 14

Posted on July 14, 2020 by Tony Taylor

MENS AGE GRADED 2KM TEAM 1 Lancashire Walking Club (89.30%) 2 Scotia Race Walking Club (79.32%) 3 Sarnia Walking Club (77.23%) 4 Quickstep Fitness (73.95%) – AUSTRALIA (73.13%) 5 Manx Harriers (51.95%) 6 Cardiff AC (43.33%) 7 Birchfield Harriers (38.25%) … Continue reading →

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VIRTUAL SERIES 2 KILOMETRES – RACE 13

Posted on July 6, 2020 by Tony Taylor

It’s great to see Greg Smith and Chris Harvey join our ranks. MENS 2KM TEAM 1 Sarnia Walking Club (33)2 Scotia Race Walking Club (35)3 Lancashire Walking Club (51)4 Quickstep Fitness (100)– RUSSIA (163)5 Cardiff AC (185)– NEW ZEALAND (188)6 … Continue reading →

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