Author Archives: Tony Taylor

Remembering Ron’s Record : A Walk down Memory Lane

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Tony Taylor

When Fred Pearce suggested holding a 2 Hour track walk to commemorate Ron Wallwork’s UK and Commonwealth record set in 1971 there were a few raised eyebrows.  Why forty five years on, couldn’t we wait till fifty? Never mind that … Continue reading →

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45 Years On – Celebrating Ron Wallwork’s UK 2 Hour Record

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Tony Taylor

Ahead of this coming Saturday’s 2 hour track race celebrating Ron’s UK record find below the report I wrote for the September 1971 edition of the Race Walking Record. I’ve taken the opportunity, 45 years on, to correct a number … Continue reading →

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Stylish and International Summer races

Posted on September 3, 2016 by Tony Taylor

I’m just catching up with results so that the site is up-to-date. Thanks to Roy Gunnett for the reports. Watch out for a special pre-race piece on Ron Wallwork’s 2 hours record to be celebrated on September 10th at Bury. … Continue reading →

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Don’t run (and don’t laugh): The little-known history of racewalking

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Tony Taylor

Apologies for the lack of posts recently. As some folk know I’m a bit upside down due to family illness. Anyway I hope to do a catch up post over the weekend. In the meantime here’s a link to a … Continue reading →

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The Redcar Blast One Hundred Miles

Posted on July 8, 2016 by Tony Taylor

Message from Trevor McDermot about the much awaited Redcar Blast 100. It’s an occasion not to be missed. Hi to All May I just make a little mention of the Redcar ‘Blast’ 100 Miles which takes place on the weekend … Continue reading →

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A Festive Feast of Race Walking at Horwich

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Tony Taylor

Eric Horwill reports: Record entry 50. Record turn out 47. 8 New Championship Best Performances. Excellent support from Horwich Festival of Racing Committee. Good Weather! Thanks to everyone who supported and helped at this most successful promotion. and Trevor McDermot … Continue reading →

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Jam Butties – the key to victory!

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Tony Taylor

Imagine, if you will, what seemed to be the set for a new TV series situated in a picturesque North Yorkshire village – technicolour bunting swaying in the breeze above a classic village green; anxious volunteers wrestling with trestle tables … Continue reading →

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21st Anniversary of the Fred Pearce Relay, 2016

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Tony Taylor

Video and photos of the 2015 Race, courtesy of Trevor and Linda McDermot   Roy Gunnett reports on the 21st anniversary of this unique and popular event. There was a good turnout of 20 walkers – comprising 16 Lancashire walkers plus … Continue reading →

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YORKSHIRE R W C FESTIVAL OF WALKING, MAY 29

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Tony Taylor

This should be a great day. Brass band on the green – my dad, Alf of both the Bedford Church band and Lancashire Walking Club would have been chuffed, spurred on to a PB, I reckon. As consolation for missing … Continue reading →

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Fred Pearce Memorial Trophy, May 21 plus Chorley result

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Tony Taylor

Thanks to Roy Gunnett for the following information and apologies that I won’t make it, especially given Fred’s desire to see 7 teams on the starting line. NEXT RACE: FRED PEARCE 21st MEMORIAL RELAY DATE SATURDAY 21st MAY 2016 DISTANCE: … Continue reading →

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