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Dave Crompton Memorial Trophy, May 13th

Posted on May 4, 2023 by Tony Taylor

It’s a special day on our calendar, come the 13th of this month. We’ll be remembering with great affection the much-missed Dave Crompton as we contest over 7 miles the trophy honouring his name. As usual, it will be very … Continue reading →

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Who race walked a marathon in sunny Blackpool last Sunday?

Posted on April 30, 2023 by Tony Taylor

A week ago, whilst tens of thousands pounded the streets of London, four hundred or so determined souls glided back and forth down a sun-basked promenade in the Blackpool Marathon. The challenge was the same for competitors, both North and … Continue reading →

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Horwich Festival and BMAF 5 kilometre race back on the calendar – Sunday, June 18th

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Tony Taylor

Thanks in no small measure to the sterling efforts of Eric Horwill and Adrian Edwards the British Masters 5k championships held in conjunction with the Horwich Festival is back on the racing calendar. The event will take place on a … Continue reading →

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Macclesfield Shield 10 miles at Sutton, April 1st – treading in Lol Allen’s footsteps

Posted on March 22, 2023 by Tony Taylor

Our next club race is the Macclesfield Shield 10 miles, which will take place from our Sutton venue, which has a special place in the history of Northern and National race walking. As you can see below our club, together … Continue reading →

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Alison Trophy 15km, Saturday 4th March, Chorley

Posted on February 22, 2023 by Tony Taylor

We are back at Chorley on Saturday, March 4th for the Alison Trophy 15-kilometre event, starting at 1.00 p.m. As is usual it would be really helpful if you could let Dave Evans at dave.evans08@hotmail.co.uk know if you are attending … Continue reading →

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CLUB 2023 REVISED FIXTURES and a Post-War Memory

Posted on February 10, 2023 by Tony Taylor

The asterisks against Simister indicate a slight doubt as to whether the venue will be available due to extensive rewiring of the Lady Wilton Hall. However we are confident that all will be well by July. Given our harmonious relationship … Continue reading →

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The hills are alive with music at the Sam Shoebottom 10km, Chorley, February 4th

Posted on February 5, 2023 by Tony Taylor

Dave Evans reports: Grey clouds greeted a field of 8 aspirants keen to test their fitness in a live race following two virtual months of solo activity. Thanks to the goodwill and personal intervention of Eric Crompton we were able … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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