Author Archives: Tony Taylor

Dave Crompton, Training, The Olympics, ParkRun/Walks and England Athletics

Posted on May 3, 2025 by Tony Taylor

Another special day on our calendar, come Saturday, May 10th. Louise and Eric have confirmed that the church hall will be available for the Dave Crompton 7 mile Memorial race at Chorley. As usual, it will be very helpful if … Continue reading →

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SURREY WC ANNIVERSARY 100 MILES TRACK

Posted on April 20, 2025 by Tony Taylor

Given our club’s rich tradition over the 100 miles distance it’s a pleasure to give this notice of Surrey WC’s 125th anniversary event.

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PARKWALK – A MESSAGE FROM THE RWA PRESIDENT

Posted on April 19, 2025 by Tony Taylor

Next Saturday, April 26th, parkwalk are making a special effort to encourage folk to walk at their local parkrun.  I estimate there are over 100, yes one hundred, people who have race walked now or in the past who are registered … Continue reading →

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LOS ANGELES 2028 : ONLY THE HALF-MARATHON WALK!

Posted on April 16, 2025 by Tony Taylor

At the weekend I was sorting out belatedly Steve Uttley’s measured thoughts on the proposed distance changes in our sport at an international and national level. Then, out of the blue, courtesy of Stu Cooper, the indefatigable editor of the … Continue reading →

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Birthday Greetings to Bill Sutherland, 1970 Commonwealth Games medallist on his 80th

Posted on April 7, 2025 by Tony Taylor

STOP PRESS : Adrian Edwards is holding another training day this coming Sunday, April 13th at Woodbank Park, Stockport from noon to 5.00 p.m. Well worth supporting. We are grateful to Dave Ainsworth and the Essex Walker for this article … Continue reading →

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Nigel Shaw dominates the Macclesfield Ten

Posted on April 5, 2025 by Tony Taylor

Macclesfield Shield 10 miles 29th March 2025 (RWA25005-B) Roy Gunnett reports: Cool, overcast weather was the order of the day for the Macclesfield Shield 10mile race on Saturday 29th March 2025.There was a good turnout of 8 walkers and 5 … Continue reading →

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Macclesfield Shield 10 Miles, Saturday 29th March

Posted on March 18, 2025 by Tony Taylor

Our next club race is the Macclesfield Shield 10 miles, which will take place from the Ex-Service Men’s Club in Sutton on Saturday, March 29th, starting at 1.00 p.m. The venue will be open from noon. As usual, it will … Continue reading →

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Nigel Shaw dominates on the challenging hills of Chorley

Posted on March 6, 2025 by Tony Taylor

ALISON TROPHY 15 KILOMETRES, MARCH 1st, CHORLEY Dave Evans reports and supplies the photos – a veritable and vital jack of all trades Relative newcomer Nigel Shaw threw caution to the wind and jumped the field in this year’s Alison … Continue reading →

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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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