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Adrian Edwards dominates the second Two Hour race at Bury
The 2 hour R. Smith Track Challenge and the Ladies 5k Z. Smith Track Race. Bury Track on Saturday 9th September 2017. Roy Gunnett reports: The weather conditions were a challenge in themselves. There were bursts of heavy rain and strong … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 Hours, Adrian Edwards, Bury, Irene Pike, R. Smith Trophy
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Adrian Edwards medals yet again in the National 50k
Adrian completed his set of National 50k medals over in the Isle of Man, However Roy Gunnett’s long-standing injury problems meant he couldn’t start the race. Hence we were unable to defend our team title. Conditions were wet and windy … Continue reading
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Guy Goodair’s Manchester-Blackpool Memories completed: 1972-1974
1972 We’d just had our first child so I didn’t enter this year 1 J Eddershaw (Sheffield UH) 8.16.10 2 P Markham (Leicester WC) 8.17.41 3 E Crompton (Leyland) 8.24.16 Team Leyland Motors 24 pts, 38 finished [A … Continue reading
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Tagged Eric Crompton, Guy Goodair, John Eddershaw, Ken Harding, Manchester - Blackpool
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Guy Goodair’s Manchester-Blackpool Memories continued: 1966-1968
Manchester to Blackpool Memories: 1966-1968 1966 John Paddick took an early lead and I only caught him after Preston. ‘How far to go?’ he asked “About 20 miles’ I replied and encouraged him to stay with me. (In hindsight I … Continue reading
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Tagged 1966-68, Guy Goodair, John Paddick, Manchester - Blackpool, Pat Duncan
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Guy Goodair’s Manchester to Blackpool Memories continued: 1964-1965
Manchester to Blackpool Memories: 1964-1965 1964 Having won the Bradford Walk in the previous month and done a 4:30:57 PB in the National 50km at Enfield a fortnight earlier, I was very confident for this race. It rained incessantly throughout. … Continue reading
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Tagged !964-1965, cycle attendant, Guy Goodair, Manchester - Blackpool, Mick Holliman, race walking
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Guy Goodair’s Manchester to Blackpool Memories : 1961- 1963
Better late than never I have the greatest pleasure in posting the first instalment of Guy Goodair’s evocative memories of his exploits in our club’s ‘Blue Riband’ event. Manchester to Blackpool Memories I first started serious race walking in February … Continue reading
Chorley proves once more a tough test
Goodwin Cup 10 kilometres, Chorley, August 19, 2017 Roy Gunnett reports: The race was held over the usual hilly 2 lap course on a warm overcast day. There was a good turnout of 15 walkers, this included our 2 regular … Continue reading
Lambert Trophy One Hour Challenge, July 29, Bury
The Lambert Trophy One hour Challenge race held at Bury’s Athletic Track on 29th July 2017. Roy Gunnett reports: There was an excellent turn out of 20 walkers for this race (15 men and 5 women). It was therefore great … Continue reading
Lancashire Walking Club : Health The First Wealth 