Category Archives: History

Christmas Greetings with the 2026 January Virtual 5 Kilometres on the horizon

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Tony Taylor

SEASON’S GREETINGS TO ALL OUR MEMBERS AND FOLLOWERS THE SAYING, PEACE ON EARTH AND GOODWILL TO ALL MEN, HAS NEVER BEEN MORE PERTINENT AND YET SEEMINGLY SO FAR AWAY As is now our custom the first event in the 2026 … Continue reading →

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Dick and Bill Maxwell Remembered, Bill Cowley and Eric Crompton Celebrated

Posted on December 11, 2025 by Tony Taylor

Our Xmas race honours annually the terrific contribution made to our club by Dick Maxwell. However, while researching into our Centurion legacy, I alighted upon the result of the 1977 Bristol 100 miles event, which featured another Maxwell, namely Bill. … Continue reading →

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Dick Maxwell Memorial 10k Race, Simister, December 6th 2025

Posted on November 30, 2025 by Tony Taylor

Everything is in place for a successful end to our year’s fixtures on Saturday, December 6th in Simister. The village hall will be open from 11.30 a.m. and the race proper will commence at 1.00 p.m. As is usual it … Continue reading →

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ED SHILLABEER C590 – STILL GOING STRONG

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Tony Taylor

It is with great pleasure and with his permission that we reproduce this revealing and affectionate article by five-time Olympian, Chris Maddocks about the mad and fabulous legendary Ed Shillabeer. Chris begins: I’ve known Edmund Shillabeer for the best part … Continue reading →

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ONE HOUR LANCASHIRE PERFORMANCES ACROSS THE DECADES

Posted on November 12, 2025 by Tony Taylor

Following our latest One Hour track race some of us found ourselves reminiscing about the past significance of the One Hour mark in the history of our sport. This emphasis is captured in the track races held specifically to see … Continue reading →

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CLUB AGM AND 5k RACE, NOVEMBER 1st

Posted on October 22, 2025 by Tony Taylor

Notice from our Chairman, Dave Evans and Greg Smith, our Secretary to members re the forthcoming AGM plus accompanying reports and schedules – for the interest of our supporters and followers too 20th October 2025 Dear member, On behalf of the … Continue reading →

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In the Service of our Sport there are few peers: Eric Horwill RIP

Posted on October 13, 2025 by Tony Taylor

Over the weekend Glyn Jones, the Chair of the Race Walking Association has shared this deeply sad news, which will reverberate across the race walking world. Dear colleagues, It is with heartfelt sadness that I have to announce that Eric … Continue reading →

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Vintage footage of the 1968 Olympics 50 kilometres – not to be missed

Posted on September 11, 2025 by Tony Taylor

Several people, including Dave Ainsworth and Roy Gunnett, have picked up on this grainy, enthralling video of the Mexico 50 kilometres filmed by the great Larry Young’s father, Robert. Larry was to finish up on the podium in third spot. … Continue reading →

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The Hundred – Some Thoughts and Images from Lancashire

Posted on September 5, 2025 by Tony Taylor

Given the rich history of our club in the classic Centurion challenge to walk 100 miles in 24 hours – indeed we share joint second place with Leicester WC on 41 behind Surrey WC, a magnificent 76 with regard to … Continue reading →

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CENTENARY HUNDRED RESULTS AND PHOTOS

Posted on August 19, 2025 by Tony Taylor

Steve Kemp, C1075 reports: Attached are results for the 100 miles and also the relay. The Commemorative Relay Challenge attracted nearly 60 participants including 24 Centurions as part of the Centurions team, plus a further 2 representing their clubs. Teams … Continue reading →

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