Category Archives: History

RIP John Webb – one of the great stylists

Posted on November 23, 2022 by Tony Taylor

Now and again I worry that my reminiscences are often rooted in the 60s and 70s but hope that they are still worthy of mention. Thus it falls to me to report the death of John Webb, universally recognised as … Continue reading →

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RACE WALKING BY JULIAN HOPKINS 1976

Posted on October 12, 2022 by Tony Taylor

Back at the end of 2021, Tim Erickson posted the following thoughts in the Victorian Race Walking Club Newsletter about the three books on Race Walking published by the governing bodies in the UK since the Second World War. I … Continue reading →

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Albert Rigby 10 km on October 8th plus a century-old reminiscence

Posted on October 1, 2022 by Tony Taylor

Sadly today’s Chorley Six Hour Challenge had to be postponed because of one of the key organisers’ serious illness. We wish her a speedy recovery. As it is our next club event, the Albert Rigby 10 kilometres, will take place … Continue reading →

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Rugby League and Race Walking – contact sports of a very different kind

Posted on September 23, 2022 by Tony Taylor

I hope you’ll forgive this indulgent post about my grandson’s burgeoning rugby league career but I rather liked my reference to both rugby league and race walking being contact sports. Back in 1947, I was born into the working class … Continue reading →

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Lambert Trophy contested on the road rather than the track

Posted on September 5, 2022 by Tony Taylor

Dave Evans reports and reveals hidden talents as a photographer and caption writer! Having just recovered from the Centurions 100, another 100 raised its head in the form of 10 walkers completing 10k. The original event for this date was … Continue reading →

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Lambert Trophy event now at Simister on September 3

Posted on August 28, 2022 by Tony Taylor

IMPORTANT CHANGES TO THE FIXTURES CALENDAR There are some changes to our fixtures for the remaining part of the year, including the cancellation of the Bury track race this coming Saturday, September 3rd due to resurfacing of the track. The Lambert … Continue reading →

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What about a Lancashire WC team at the 2023 Nijmegen Walks ?!?!

Posted on August 11, 2022 by Tony Taylor

Further to Chris Bolton’s excellent report on his recent Nijmegen experience, he cheekily asks if we could raise a team for next year’s 4 Days event. The dream is inspired by Ron Wallwork unearthing a couple of nostalgic photos from … Continue reading →

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Looking Forward to the Goodwin Cup, the Middlesborough Hundred and remembering Flo Payn

Posted on August 8, 2022 by Tony Taylor

This coming Saturday, August 13 the Goodwin Cup 10 kilometres will take place in Chorley, changing facilities at St Peter’s Church Hall, Harpers Lane, PR6 0HP – start at 1.00 p.m. As is now customary it would be helpful, if … Continue reading →

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Chris Bolton’s 19th Nijmegen – he was only there for the beer!

Posted on August 1, 2022 by Tony Taylor

A couple of years ago I vowed to accompany Chris on his latest Nijmegen exploit but COVID intervened. Little did I know that he sneaked off this year to add to his tally. Wonderfully bonkers, Read on. Chris reports. This … Continue reading →

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Thirty Years Ago this Month – Ron and Ian became proud Centurions

Posted on July 5, 2022 by Tony Taylor

With Ian Garmston’s permission, I’m really pleased to post this lovely account of his and Ron Wallwork’s journey to becoming proud Centurions. All the more so, given our club’s great history in the 100 miles event – see Honouring the … Continue reading →

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