Author Archives: Tony Taylor

Albert Rigby Trophy result plus news of forthcoming coaching and training sessions

Posted on October 7, 2024 by Tony Taylor

Dave Evans as ever reports: The sun shone brightly and the spirit of Albert Rigby, former stalwart of the Lancashire Walking club , enveloped the field and added yet another successful edition of this challenge. Although the number of competitors … Continue reading →

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ALBERT RIGBY TROPHY, OCTOBER 5th

Posted on September 25, 2024 by Tony Taylor

Roy Gunnett informs that our great friend, Marshall has confirmed all is in place to hold the Albert Rigby 10 kilometres race on Saturday 0ctober 5th from the Sutton Ex Servicemen’s Club, Hollin Lane, Sutton, Macclesfield SK11 0HL. The event will … Continue reading →

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Great to see Steve Uttley back on the road

Posted on September 18, 2024 by Tony Taylor

Message from Dave Ainsworth G o o d  n e w s  – In his 3rd race back after nearly 3 years out – now with 1 kidney and undergoing chemotherapy.   Well done to Steve! And I’ve checked with Steve, a … Continue reading →

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Traffic chaos fails to hold up our One Hour race

Posted on September 8, 2024 by Tony Taylor

Dave Evans reports: Given the regular club race organiser was stuck in a huge traffic jam on the motorway it was touch and go if the event would take place. Fortunately Adrian Edwards was on hand to put together a … Continue reading →

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Roy flies the Lancashire flag in Gloucester and the Bury One Hour race awaits your presence

Posted on September 6, 2024 by Tony Taylor

A quick note to confirm that the Bury One Hour race will take place on Saturday, September 7th, starting at 1.00 p.m. The venue will be open from noon. Bury Athletics Club, Market St, Bury BL9 9FX As ever it … Continue reading →

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Best Wishes for the Hundred Miles and 50 Kilometres in Gloucester, August 24th and 25th

Posted on August 23, 2024 by Tony Taylor

Everyone at Lancashire Walking Club will echo Dave Ainsworth’s message to all those participating, officiating and helping at the Gloucester track races this weekend. I wish all success and enjoyment (if possible over 100 miles) to all who’ll be at … Continue reading →

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Phil McCullagh takes the Goodwin Cup 100 years after Reg Goodwin’s Olympic silver in Paris

Posted on August 12, 2024 by Tony Taylor

Dave Evans reports: Right from the off it was clear that Roy had victory in mind leading the cortège of 8 aspirants by some 35 seconds at the mile point as the weather improved from drizzle to pleasant sunshine. There … Continue reading →

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LEIGH HARRIERS AT THE OLYMPICS ACROSS A CENTURY 1924 to 2024, FROM SILVER TO GOLD, FROM REG TO KEELY

Posted on August 9, 2024 by Tony Taylor

What a time to be a Leigh Harrier!  The name of this modest North of England athletic club is to be found on many a lip across the globe.  And, of course, this remarkable state of affairs is down to … Continue reading →

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Training on Sunday at Stockport with the Goodwin Cup on the horizon

Posted on August 1, 2024 by Tony Taylor

A quick note Enthused by today’s Olympic 20 kilometres races you will be eyeing hopefully this coming Sunday’s training session on August 4th from 12 till 5 with Adrian Edwards at the Woodbank Park track, Stockport Then a week on … Continue reading →

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To much relief, Trevor McDermot resuscitated

Posted on July 31, 2024 by Tony Taylor

For much of this century or so it seemed, Trevor McDermot, along with his wife, Linda and notables such as John Paddick, committed himself to the task of reviving race walking in the North of England. One brainchild was the … Continue reading →

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