Author Archives: Tony Taylor

Fifty years on Lancashire repeat the double in the Northern 10 on March 18

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Tony Taylor

Sincere apologies for the belated appearance of this report, but I hope it’s of some interest and not too indulgent. Given my first Northern 10 was fifty years ago I was determined to make the start of this year’s race … Continue reading →

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Recent Results and Northern 10 news

Posted on March 7, 2017 by Tony Taylor

ALLISON TROPHY, CHORLEY, MARCH 4     Roy Gunnett reports: We had an excellent turnout of 19 for this event – including guests from as far north as Glasgow and as far south as Brighton. The weather had calmed down … Continue reading →

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Belated New Year Catch-Up and Sam Shoebottom Result

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Tony Taylor

I must apologise for the lack of posts on the site over the past few months. Unfortunately a range of personal issues has been overwhelming. This has been especially frustrating as I’ve got some great stuff in the bank, including … Continue reading →

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Lookin’ for’ards : Fixtures for 2017

Posted on December 17, 2016 by Tony Taylor

Find below next year’s fixture in case you lose  the circulated hard copy and so that the web site is up-to-date. On a personal note [ and I don’t think it’s just my hobby horse] we are still struggling to … Continue reading →

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Bill Jackson 5K and Club AGM

Posted on December 14, 2016 by Tony Taylor

Bill Jackson Trophy 5,000 metres, 3rd December 2016 at Simister : Race Permit RWA 6073-1A Roy Gunnett reports: There was a good turnout for the race of 18 walkers – these included 2 guest walkers (Glyn Jones from the Midlands … Continue reading →

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Out of the Nightmare, Christmas beckons

Posted on November 25, 2016 by Tony Taylor

Roy Gunnett reports: This is the first race in the new 2016 to 2017 season. The race was held over the tough/ undulating 6 lap ‘Nightmare Course’ – on a bright sunny cool day. Tony Taylor, over from his home … Continue reading →

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Adrian and Roy gut it out to retain the 50k team trophy plus more results and important news

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Tony Taylor

Adrian Edwards reports from the National 50 kilometres championship, where he almost pulled off a hat-trick of individual victories. Great respect to both Adrian and Roy for hanging in when things weren’t going their way. Frankly the out and back … Continue reading →

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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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