Category Archives: History

John Paddick’s Manchester- Blackpool Memories 1966 : Guinness makes you stronger!

Posted on April 26, 2018 by

I couldn’t resist asking John if I could pull together into a single post his almost unbelievable memory of his victory in the 1966 Blackpool, previously covered in Guy Goodair’s reminiscences.   Fascinating to read Guy Goodair’s account of the … Continue reading →

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Roger Bannister, Eustace Thomas and the Four Minute Mile

Posted on March 8, 2018 by

A lovely note from Chris Bolton. With the sad news of the death of Roger Bannister, I wonder how many people are aware of his connection to Lancashire Walking Club. The shoes he wore for the race in which he … Continue reading →

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The origins of the Northern Winter League – next one on January 28 and RIP Mike Nicholson

Posted on January 18, 2018 by

The fifth race in this season’s series of Northern Winter League races is to be held on Sunday, January 28 at Drighlington, start 11.00 a.m. Credit is due to the Yorkshire Walking Club for keeping the Winter League tradition alive and … Continue reading →

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Memories of Leicester and Lancashire

Posted on October 18, 2017 by

More by luck than accident, I was chuffed to find myself in the splendid grounds of Abbey Park for the celebration of Leicester Walking Club’s 90th anniversary, organised in conjunction with the Jim Sharlott 10k Open and BMAF 10k championships … Continue reading →

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Adrian Edwards dominates the second Two Hour race at Bury

Posted on September 26, 2017 by

The 2 hour R. Smith Track Challenge and the Ladies 5k Z. Smith Track Race.  Bury Track on Saturday 9th September 2017. Roy Gunnett reports: The weather conditions were a challenge in themselves. There were bursts of heavy rain and strong … Continue reading →

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Guy Goodair’s Manchester-Blackpool Memories completed: 1972-1974

Posted on September 21, 2017 by

1972 We’d just had our first child so I didn’t enter this year     1 J Eddershaw (Sheffield UH) 8.16.10 2 P Markham (Leicester WC) 8.17.41 3 E Crompton (Leyland) 8.24.16 Team Leyland Motors 24 pts, 38 finished [A … Continue reading →

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Guy Goodair’s Manchester-Blackpool Memories continued: 1969-1971

Posted on September 5, 2017 by

Manchester-Blackpool Memories continued: 1969-1971 1969 George & I were determined not to let Pat Duncan achieve a hat trick of wins this year and so set off at a cracking pace going through 10 miles in 89 mins, Horwich (2h … Continue reading →

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