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Remembering Centurions Past and Present: Paul Briggs and Ian Garmston
With this great event looming in just a few days it is timely to pay tribute to two Centurions with Northern, even Lancashire connections. Paul Briggs25th March 1943 – 26th August 2023 I must confess to being shocked to discover … Continue reading
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Tagged Centurions 1911, Chris Bolton, Dave Ainsworth, Essex Walker, Ian Garmston, Paul Briggs, Surrey WC 125th 100 miles
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Goodwin Cup. Chorley, August 9th plus international action from Prodebrady
On Saturday, August 9th it is confirmed that the Goodwin Cup 10 kilometres will take place from the St Peter’s Church Hall in Chorley. Eric Crompton will open up by noon. As usual the race will start at 1.00 am … Continue reading
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Tagged Chorley, Dave Ainsworth, Eric Crompton, Essex Walker, Goodwin Cup, Prodebrady
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Nigel race walks the Northwich 10km, together with 1966 Nostalgia
Chris Harvey reports: Nigel Shaw completed the Northwich 10 km in just over 65 mins in very humid conditions and a quite severe course on road and park. Walking in with excellent technique beating a least 1/2 the field. Our … Continue reading
Dick and Zena Smith Trophy, Bury, Saturday, June 7th plus an Eric Crompton Special : The Early Years
DICK AND ZENA SMITH TROPHY 10 AND 5 KILOMETRES – Bury Athletics Club, Market St, Bury BL9 9FX These races commemorate the remarkable contribution to the life of our club made by the husband and wife couple, Dick and Zena … Continue reading
LOS ANGELES 2028 : ONLY THE HALF-MARATHON WALK!
At the weekend I was sorting out belatedly Steve Uttley’s measured thoughts on the proposed distance changes in our sport at an international and national level. Then, out of the blue, courtesy of Stu Cooper, the indefatigable editor of the … Continue reading
Birthday Greetings to Bill Sutherland, 1970 Commonwealth Games medallist on his 80th
STOP PRESS : Adrian Edwards is holding another training day this coming Sunday, April 13th at Woodbank Park, Stockport from noon to 5.00 p.m. Well worth supporting. We are grateful to Dave Ainsworth and the Essex Walker for this article … Continue reading
Macclesfield Shield 10 Miles, Saturday 29th March
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, March 29th, starting at 1.00 p.m. The venue will be open from noon. As usual, it will … Continue reading
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Tagged Don Warren, Jake Warhurst, Macclesfield Shield, Northern 10, Sutton Macclesfield
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Ron Wallwork’s selfless and continuing contribution to British race walking honoured
MERITORIOUS SERVICE ACKNOWLEDGED Dave Ainsworth has forwarded this latest news about our dear friend and life member. Ron Wallwork. It is addressed to the readers of the ‘Essex Walker’ After February’s Enfield League race at Donkey Lane, Enfield & Harringey … Continue reading
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Tagged Enfield League, Metropolitan Seven Miles, Ron and Joan Wallwork
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Sam Shoebottom 10 kilometres, February 1st at Simister – back to racing live but don’t forget your virtual January exploit
Everything is in place for the much awaited first club race of 2025, the Sam Shoebottom 10 kilometres. As usual it will take place from the Lady Wilton Hall, Simister, Manchester M25 2SB, starting at 1.00 p.m. As always it … Continue reading
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Tagged Julian Hopkins, Sam Shoebottom, Stride length, Training at Woodbank Park, Virtual 5 Kilometres
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Lancashire Walking Club : Health The First Wealth 