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Allen Trophy 7 miles and National 10k results plus notice of the Dick and Zena Smith Track Walks, June 2

Posted on May 27, 2018 by

ALLEN TROPHY, APRIL 28 Roy Gunnett reports: The normal race distance of 15 miles was replaced with a 7-mile race. A new ‘out and back’ course was used – with the turnaround point at 3.5 miles out. On a bright … Continue reading →

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Allison Trophy 15K result and Macclesfield Shield 10 miles Saturday 7th April 2018

Posted on April 2, 2018 by

  Doing no more than keeping up with results. Hoping you are enjoying Easter despite the cold. Sadly I’m not sure when I’ll be appearing in person.  The latest news on my broken foot has not lifted my spirits, recovery … 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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Start as you mean to go on – put some miles in on New Year’s Day!

Posted on December 31, 2017 by

Back long ago when I was trying to be a decent race walker [and indeed, even now, as I’m still an obsessive soul] there was something special and significant about putting in a session on the first day of the … Continue reading →

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Winter League results and Season’s Greetings

Posted on December 22, 2017 by

As the year closes I’m posting a couple of Winter League results, where club members have competed. If there any other outstanding results from races outside of our own club fixtures, please send me the appropriate information. 2nd Northern Area … Continue reading →

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Wrapping up the club’s 2017 results

Posted on December 3, 2017 by

I was really sorry to miss this Saturday’s Dick Maxwell Memorial race. Believe it or not, I was even warming to the Simister ‘Nightmare’ out and back course! My illusions aside, this post seeks to wrap up the results of … Continue reading →

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Albert Rigby Shield 10K at Sutton Macclesfield, October 7 and notice of the AGM, November 4

Posted on October 29, 2017 by

Albert Rigby Shield 10K at Sutton Macclesfield, October 7 Roy Gunnett reports: The race was held over 3 laps of the new ‘out and back’ course and was a trial for this course. The weather was overcast with drizzle and … Continue reading →

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