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Category Archives: History
CLUB AGM AND 5k RACE, NOVEMBER 1st
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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Tagged 2026 Fixtures, Chairman's Report, Club AGM, Eric Horwill, President's Report
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In the Service of our Sport there are few peers: Eric Horwill RIP
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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Tagged Dave Evans, Dudley and Stourbridge, Eric Horwill RIP, Glyn Jones, Pam Horwill
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Vintage footage of the 1968 Olympics 50 kilometres – not to be missed
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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Tagged 1968 Mexico Olympics, 50 kilometres, Christopher Hohne, Larry Young, Paul Nihill
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The Hundred – Some Thoughts and Images from Lancashire
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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Tagged Anniversary Hundred, Centurions, Chris Bolton, Martin Fisher, Roy Gunnett
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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
Lancashire Walking Club : Health The First Wealth 