Author Archives: Tony Taylor

REMEMBERING DAVE CROMPTON DURING THE LOCKDOWN – A WAVE OF AFFECTION

Posted on May 11, 2020 by Tony Taylor

Saturday, May 9 should have witnessed the very first Dave Crompton Memorial Trophy event to be held on his home patch in Chorley. Sadly it had fallen foul of the virus-induced lockdown on public sporting activity. Dave is held in … Continue reading →

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Back to Second Team in the Virtual Series Age-Graded Team

Posted on May 9, 2020 by Tony Taylor

With Tony Taylor sidelined spasmodically, Tony Malone, Guy Goodair, Stephen Walker and Tony Bell combined to claim a second place in the Virtual Series 2 kilometres Age-Graded Team competition. Bravo! MENS AGE GRADED 2KM TEAM 1 Surrey Walking Club (86.23%, … Continue reading →

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REMINISCENCES 8 – DENIS JACKSON LOOKS BACK OVER AN OUTSTANDING CAREER

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Tony Taylor

Over recent years, when back for the occasional Northern event, I’ve often wondered if the people present knew that the the softly-spoken, unassuming bloke sat quietly in the corner is one of the great all-rounders in British Race Walking. His … Continue reading →

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On postponements, our dear friend Dave Crompton and a Club Virtual Series

Posted on May 5, 2020 by Tony Taylor

This coming Saturday, May 9, we should be gathering in Chorley to race in the Dave Crompton Memorial Seven Miles, still struggling to come to terms with the loss of such a beloved member of the club. In conversation with … Continue reading →

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We slip to third in the Virtual Series Age-graded Team race – but not by much!

Posted on May 3, 2020 by Tony Taylor

MENS AGE GRADED TEAM – 2 KILOMETRES 1 Steyning AC (86.65%, 45)2 Surrey Walking Club (85.97%, 32)3 Lancashire Walking Club (84.97%, 40)– AUSTRALIA (78.54%, 67)4 Sarnia Walking Club (73.62%, 108)5 Birchfield Harriers (69.17%, 137)6 Quickstep Fitness (68.01%, 139)7 Scotia Race … Continue reading →

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REMINISCENCES 7 – Roy Gunnett remembers Harold Whitlock, Don Thompson, Phil Embleton and much more

Posted on April 26, 2020 by Tony Taylor

What prompted you to take up race walking?  When and where was your first race? The main prompt for me to take up race walking was watching some walking races at Crystal Palace in the late 60’s and early 1970’s … Continue reading →

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Lancashire back on top in the Virtual Series Age-Graded Team competition

Posted on April 25, 2020 by Tony Taylor

Having been knocked off our top perch we’ve bounced back, displaying classic northern phlegm [apologies for the cliches!] to be the leading team in the Virtual Series Age-graded 2 kilometres competition. MENS AGE GRADED TEAM 1 Lancashire Walking Club (33) … Continue reading →

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REMINISCENCES 6 – John Crahan observes ‘Le Temps Perdu’

Posted on April 24, 2020 by Tony Taylor

How it all began. Stephen Hawking and “Scoop” Crahan At a Blackpool and Fylde A.C social function,w hich to my disgust was held in a pub. I proclaimed that I had done every track and field event.”What about race walking?”I … Continue reading →

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RIP – Ann Sayer, Long Distance Walker Supreme and the first pioneering female Centurion

Posted on April 22, 2020 by Tony Taylor

Given our club’s proud history of long distance walking it seems fitting and appropriate to post this tribute to the remarkable Ann Sayer, the first female Centurion, written by Gail Elrick of the Long Distance Walkers Association. Thanks to Chris … Continue reading →

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REMINISCENCES 5 – MARION FAWKES, A LEGEND AND PETER, HER HUSBAND, NOT HALF BAD HIMSELF!

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Tony Taylor

Pleased and privileged to post these reminiscences from the greatest female race walker these islands have produced and her talented spouse. If you venture across the Pennines to race in the Northern Walking League of Trevor McDermot’s imagination you will … Continue reading →

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