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Another Threat? Bullet Points, Race Walking Meeting on September 11th

Posted on September 27, 2026 by Tony Taylor

These notes have been circulated with the permission of Peter Marlow in the UK and appear also in the VRWC Heel & Toe Online 2026 Number 37 – 22 Sept 2026, where Tim Erickson ponders: The following working paper, put … Continue reading →

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Albert Rigby Shield 10k at Macclesfield, October 3rd 2026 and a proud moment for Albert in 1953

Posted on September 24, 2026 by Tony Taylor

Roy Gunnett informs that our great friend, Marshall has confirmed all is in place to hold the Albert Rigby 10 kilometres race on Saturday October 3rd from the Sutton Ex Servicemen’s Club, Hollin Lane, Sutton, Macclesfield SK11 0HL. The event … Continue reading →

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JOE LAMBERT ONE HOUR TROPHY AND FAREWELL TO JULIAN

Posted on September 21, 2026 by Tony Taylor

Dave Evans reports: Quite a number of the usual club and guest walkers were absent from today’s event with injury, holidays and family concerns. The rain held off and the seven aspirants face the starter with an hour of racewalking … Continue reading →

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A challenge in the offing on September 12th in Bury

Posted on August 31, 2026 by Tony Taylor

Our club is very conscious that we need new blood if we are to stay alive as a bastion of our sport. To our credit we continue to organise a varied programme of races throughout the year. However, none of … Continue reading →

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Julian Hopkins RIP – innovative, outspoken and loved

Posted on August 29, 2026 by Tony Taylor

I’ve put together this tribute to my dear friend, Julian Hopkins. It’s not what might be seen as a proper obituary. I hope it doesn’t fall between too many stools. The very act of writing and doing some limited research … Continue reading →

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Julian Hopkins, National Coach Extraordinaire, RIP

Posted on August 13, 2026 by Tony Taylor

Sadly, our very own Julian Hopkins died yesterday evening. He was a top-class race walker in his own right but is best known as an outstanding, creative and controversial National coach. His 1976 manual is still regarded as one of … Continue reading →

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Fred Pearce Memorial Relay 1996 – 2026

Posted on July 13, 2026 by Tony Taylor

The name of Pearce is an indelible memory, imprinted deep in the history of our club. Fred Pearce Snr died in 1996 and our immediate response was to hold in his name a Memorial Relay on May 15th of that … Continue reading →

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Summer Snippets- Macclesfield, Shillabeer, Parish Walk and Sutherland

Posted on June 24, 2026 by Tony Taylor

TRAINING AND JUDGING Adrian informs: There will be Sunday training in Stockport. Sunday 28th June 2 till 5; and hopefully Sunday 2nd August (just waiting on track availability). Level 1 judges course, online for anyone interested:- https://www.athleticshub.co.uk/course-list/eng?what=Level%201%20Race%20Walking%20Official Would be great … Continue reading →

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DICK AND ZENA SMITH TROPHY 10 AND 5 KILOMETRES at Bury, SATURDAY, JUNE 6th

Posted on June 1, 2026 by Tony Taylor

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 Smith. The … Continue reading →

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A Long Weekend of Distance Walking

Posted on May 23, 2026 by Tony Taylor

Many thanks to Frans Leijtens for this information on a formidable weekend of challenges across Europe. This weekend will be filled with some of the most famous walking events in Europe. Friday, walkers started the first of four stages from … Continue reading →

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