Author Archives: Tony Taylor

STOP PRESS: ALISON TROPHY 15 k, MARCH 1st

Posted on February 26, 2025 by Tony Taylor

My apologies to all. I lost a week somewhere! The Alison Trophy 15 kilometres club race will take place this coming Saturday, March 1st, starting at 1.00 p.m. As is usual it would be really helpful if you could let … Continue reading →

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Ron Wallwork’s selfless and continuing contribution to British race walking honoured

Posted on February 23, 2025 by Tony Taylor

MERITORIOUS SERVICE ACKNOWLEDGED Dave Ainsworth has forwarded this latest news about our dear friend and life member. Ron Wallwork. It is addressed to the readers of the ‘Essex Walker’ After February’s Enfield League race at Donkey Lane, Enfield & Harringey … Continue reading →

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January Virtual 5km Results with a touch of poetic licence

Posted on February 11, 2025 by Tony Taylor

ANECDOTE OF THE MONTH Steven Wilde recounts his experience with wit and aplomb Virtual 5k  Time 38’14”, Bolton Road (A6), Chorley on  Saturday 25th January  Weather:- cool but sunny This was an undulating out and back route, which occasioned me … Continue reading →

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The New Year and a New Turnaround

Posted on February 6, 2025 by Tony Taylor

Dave Evans reports: The first live race of the new year at our most regular venue brought together 12 stalwarts in what could be described as cool conditions, thankfully not accompanied by snow or rain. A welcome back to Adrian … Continue reading →

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Sam Shoebottom 10 kilometres, February 1st at Simister – back to racing live but don’t forget your virtual January exploit

Posted on January 26, 2025 by Tony Taylor

Everything is in place for the much awaited first club race of 2025, the Sam Shoebottom 10 kilometres. As usual it will take place from the Lady Wilton Hall, Simister, Manchester M25 2SB, starting at 1.00 p.m. As always it … Continue reading →

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SEEING IN THE NEW YEAR 1960 and 1967

Posted on January 4, 2025 by Tony Taylor

Back in 1960 club members were a keen lot, turning out for three races in January, the first on the day after New Year’s Day! Of those involved perhaps only Ron Wallwork and Chris Bolton are still with us Seven … Continue reading →

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With one foot on the ground a New Year beckons

Posted on December 29, 2024 by Tony Taylor

It’s difficult in a world stalked by evil to think clearly about our athletic and race walking hopes and aspirations. Nevertheless let me wish all the club’s members and our wider readership the very best for the coming year. In … Continue reading →

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DEFYING THE ELEMENTS AT THE XMAS HANDICAP

Posted on December 10, 2024 by Tony Taylor

With Dave and Pat Evans trapped by high winds in the Lakes. Roy Gunnett and Greg Smith took the helm and, against the odds, managed to ensure that the Dick Maxwell and Xmas race went ahead as planned. You will … Continue reading →

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MAJOR CHANGES TO RACE WALKING

Posted on December 6, 2024 by Tony Taylor

Thanks as ever to Dave Ainsworth for this significant news. My first reaction is lukewarm. Your thoughts appreciated. ≡ WORLD ATHLETICS COUNCIL ≡ It’s not often that race walking draws headlines, but a major change and potentially momentous change in … Continue reading →

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Dick Maxwell and Xmas 10km at Simister, Saturday December 7th

Posted on November 29, 2024 by Tony Taylor

Everything is in place for a successful end to our year’s fixtures on Saturday, December 7th in Simister. The village hall with a new central heating boiler installed will be open from 11.30 a.m. and the race proper will commence … Continue reading →

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