Author Archives: Tony Taylor

Guy Goodair’s Manchester-Blackpool Memories continued: 1969-1971

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Tony Taylor

Manchester-Blackpool Memories continued: 1969-1971 1969 George & I were determined not to let Pat Duncan achieve a hat trick of wins this year and so set off at a cracking pace going through 10 miles in 89 mins, Horwich (2h … Continue reading →

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Guy Goodair’s Manchester-Blackpool Memories continued: 1966-1968

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Tony Taylor

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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Guy Goodair’s Manchester to Blackpool Memories continued: 1964-1965

Posted on August 24, 2017 by Tony Taylor

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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Guy Goodair’s Manchester to Blackpool Memories : 1961- 1963

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Tony Taylor

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 →

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Chorley proves once more a tough test

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Tony Taylor

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 →

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Lambert Trophy One Hour Challenge, July 29, Bury

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Tony Taylor

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 →

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Barnard Trophy 10k and Northern 10k championship, July 8 and 27

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Tony Taylor

Barnard Trophy 10K @ Macclesfield 8th July 2017 Roy Gunnett reports: The 10K race was held over the usual picturesque and hilly course at Macclesfield (comprising 2 large laps and 1 small lap). It was a very pleasant sunny day … Continue reading →

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Bringing the site up-to-date – 5k races at Simister and Horwich, May and June

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Tony Taylor

 Fred Pearce 3 x 5k Relay held on 27th May at Simister. Roy Gunnett reports: It was the 22nd anniversary of this unique and popular event. The race was held on the usual ‘out & back’ course from Lady Wilton … Continue reading →

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Catching up continued with photos – Allen Trophy 15 miles at Chorley 6th May 2017

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Tony Taylor

    Firstly here is Fred Pearce’s report on the proceedings. On a cold & breezy day 11 competitors set off on this exacting 15-mile race at Chorley. The winner receiving the magnificent Allen Trophy , which is silver, stands … Continue reading →

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Catching up – Macclesfield Shield 20K 8th April 2017

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Tony Taylor

Continuing apologies as I catch up with race results. Macclesfield Shield 20K 8th April 2017 Roy Gunnett reports: The race was held on the normal tough hilly course over 6 laps. It was a very pleasant warm sunny day (over 20C) … Continue reading →

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