Author Archives: Tony Taylor

Happy Birthday to all Centurions

Thanks to Frans Leijtens for this timely reminder 123 years ago today, the Brotherhood of Centurions was founded by J.E. Fowler-Dixon and several other new amateur race walkers. The only membership requirement: walking 100 miles (160 km and 934 m), … Continue reading

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Dave Crompton Memorial Trophy, May 11th

It’s a special day on our calendar, come the 11th of this month. We’ll be remembering with great affection Dave Crompton as we contest over 7 miles the trophy honouring his name. As usual, it will be very helpful if … Continue reading

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Ron Wallwork recalls 1963 – A Pivotal Year

Len Ruddock interviews Ron in this fascinating and revealing video. Early comments from club members and fellow travellers Tony Malone – I thought it was great to watch. Brought back many memories for me also. Ron you were a great … Continue reading

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LWC Newsletter January and February 1966 – a fresh start

Thanks to Ron Wallwork for retrieving these 1960s newsletters. Apologies for the reproduction of the same. I’m having a few problems with the computer.

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Windswept Sutton sees Nigel defying the conditions

With Dave Evans trapped in the Lakes, Roy Gunnett takes charge, competes and reports. As with the clubs last two races, the Macclesfield Shield 10 mile race on Saturday 6th April 2024 was hit by challenging weather. This time it was … Continue reading

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Macclesfield Shield 10 miles, April 6th at Sutton

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, April 6th, starting at 1.00 p.m. The venue will be open from noon. As usual, it will … Continue reading

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Phil calls on all-comers to take his trophy away in 2025!

As some might know, it was touch and go as to whether I would make the start of the ever-demanding Alison Trophy at Chorley. My flight from Crete was due to touch down at around 11 o’clock. In the event … Continue reading

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LWC Newsletter, July 1965 – A sense of frustration

Adrian Edwards advises: The next Sunday afternoon track session, open to any walkers who want to come along will be on Sunday 17th March at Woodbank Park track, Stockport from 12 noon. Following our posts on the year 1958, Ron … Continue reading

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Hilly Chorley awaits – Alison Trophy 15k, Saturday, March 2nd

Whenever I think about Chorley and our Sunday morning strolls [as they used to be called] I remember with fondness being out on the road with Eric Crompton. By chance this photo of the start of the 1975 10 miles … Continue reading

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Age-grading results, Helen in the mud and Steve Arnold RIP winning the Bradford

VIRTUAL JANUARY 5 kilometres – AGE-GRADED Given the sad news this last week, the deaths of three outstanding Centurions it’s good to sound a lighter note. Hazel Fairhurst, who became Centurion 983 wearing the colours of our club in 2002 … Continue reading

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