Author Archives: Tony Taylor

Early 2018 Results and Collisions

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Tony Taylor

I must give my apologies for the prolonged silence on our website. It’s been a difficult start to the year on a personal front, culminating this very week with my dramatic collision with our loveable, roguish, rescue racehorse, Leo. As result I’ve … Continue reading →

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The origins of the Northern Winter League – next one on January 28 and RIP Mike Nicholson

Posted on January 18, 2018 by Tony Taylor

The fifth race in this season’s series of Northern Winter League races is to be held on Sunday, January 28 at Drighlington, start 11.00 a.m. Credit is due to the Yorkshire Walking Club for keeping the Winter League tradition alive and … Continue reading →

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Start as you mean to go on – put some miles in on New Year’s Day!

Posted on December 31, 2017 by Tony Taylor

Back long ago when I was trying to be a decent race walker [and indeed, even now, as I’m still an obsessive soul] there was something special and significant about putting in a session on the first day of the … Continue reading →

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Winter League results and Season’s Greetings

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Tony Taylor

As the year closes I’m posting a couple of Winter League results, where club members have competed. If there any other outstanding results from races outside of our own club fixtures, please send me the appropriate information. 2nd Northern Area … Continue reading →

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Wrapping up the club’s 2017 results

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Tony Taylor

I was really sorry to miss this Saturday’s Dick Maxwell Memorial race. Believe it or not, I was even warming to the Simister ‘Nightmare’ out and back course! My illusions aside, this post seeks to wrap up the results of … Continue reading →

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Albert Rigby Shield 10K at Sutton Macclesfield, October 7 and notice of the AGM, November 4

Posted on October 29, 2017 by Tony Taylor

Albert Rigby Shield 10K at Sutton Macclesfield, October 7 Roy Gunnett reports: The race was held over 3 laps of the new ‘out and back’ course and was a trial for this course. The weather was overcast with drizzle and … Continue reading →

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Memories of Leicester and Lancashire

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Tony Taylor

More by luck than accident, I was chuffed to find myself in the splendid grounds of Abbey Park for the celebration of Leicester Walking Club’s 90th anniversary, organised in conjunction with the Jim Sharlott 10k Open and BMAF 10k championships … Continue reading →

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Adrian Edwards dominates the second Two Hour race at Bury

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Tony Taylor

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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Adrian Edwards medals yet again in the National 50k

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Tony Taylor

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

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Tony Taylor

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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