Category Archives: History

January Virtual 5km and Sam Shoebottom 10km

Posted on January 23, 2023 by Tony Taylor

Many members will have had trouble finding an ice-less road on which to do their January Virtual 5 kilometres. However, Dave Evans tells me the snow is disappearing from the Lakes so all should now be well. Forward your clockings … Continue reading →

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Dave Boxall RIP – Centurion Extraordinaire

Posted on January 20, 2023 by Tony Taylor

Whilst I was in the middle of putting together the tribute to Ray Middleton news came through that the redoubtable Dave Boxall [Brighton and Hove AC] had died. At that moment I hurriedly inserted an acknowledgement of this sad loss … Continue reading →

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Ray Middleton RIP – the race walker’s walker

Posted on January 15, 2023 by Tony Taylor

In remembering the late Ray Middleton, an outstanding competitor and engaging character what better way to begin than with these thoughts from his great friend, Ron Wallwork. Their athletic careers were closely intertwined. Ron writes: Ray Middleton RIP My first … Continue reading →

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Remembering Alan Hudson, an outstanding Centurion

Posted on January 9, 2023 by Tony Taylor

Chris Bolton writes: Alan Hudson – Centurion 414  Alan is one of the unsung heroes in the club’s long history. Although a loyal and steady performer at all distances up to fifty miles, it was at the ultra-distance that Alan … Continue reading →

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2023: Health the First Wealth

Posted on January 4, 2023 by Tony Taylor

Writing from Greece, the above is roughly translated as ‘May you have many good years’ A Happy and Healthy New Year to everyone at the club and beyond, who follow our website. DECEMBER VIRTUAL 5 KILOMETRES HANDICAP RESULT 2. Tony … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Treat: George Larner’s 1909 Book on Race Walking

Posted on December 19, 2022 by Tony Taylor

Thanks again to Tim Erickson we bring you a Xmas present in the form of a pdf of George Larner’s pioneering 1909 textbook on Walking. http://www.vrwc.org.au/books/1909%20Larners%20Text%20Book%20On%20Walking.pdf In addition, Tim has put together this fascinating biography of the first Olympic Walking … Continue reading →

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A December Virtual Five Kilometres plus A Slice of Italian and French Walking History

Posted on December 11, 2022 by Tony Taylor

Following the unfortunate cancellation of the Dick Maxwell trophy race on December 3rd, it has been agreed that we organise a December Virtual 5 kilometres in addition to that envisaged for January. Both will count in the overall Club Handicap … Continue reading →

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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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