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Cooler in Crete than Chorley – Goodwin Cup 10k

Posted on August 14, 2022 by Tony Taylor

Yesterday afternoon I climbed off my bike tired after the inevitably hilly ride round our way And as cyclists are fond of saying, ‘I didn’t have the legs’. However the last hour witnessed the arrival of bubbling clouds from the … Continue reading →

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Looking Forward to the Goodwin Cup, the Middlesborough Hundred and remembering Flo Payn

Posted on August 8, 2022 by Tony Taylor

This coming Saturday, August 13 the Goodwin Cup 10 kilometres will take place in Chorley, changing facilities at St Peter’s Church Hall, Harpers Lane, PR6 0HP – start at 1.00 p.m. As is now customary it would be helpful, if … Continue reading →

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Chris Bolton’s 19th Nijmegen – he was only there for the beer!

Posted on August 1, 2022 by Tony Taylor

A couple of years ago I vowed to accompany Chris on his latest Nijmegen exploit but COVID intervened. Little did I know that he sneaked off this year to add to his tally. Wonderfully bonkers, Read on. Chris reports. This … Continue reading →

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A close ‘walk’ thing in the Fred Pearce Relay, July 22

Posted on July 24, 2022 by Tony Taylor

Dave Evans reports: The Fred Pearce relays produced the closest finish yet with all 4 teams on the final approach within sight of each other, three closing in within a minute. The handicapper had some last-minute repositioning to contend with … Continue reading →

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Pat and Dave Evans take a break by walking 1200 miles in June!

Posted on July 19, 2022 by Tony Taylor

Pat and Dave Evans have been sorely missed in recent weeks. Even as Roy Gunnett held things together admirably, folk have been asking what are our two stalwarts up to? Have they been on a Nordic cruise or have they … Continue reading →

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Organising the Fred Pearce Relay, July 23, 2022

Posted on July 12, 2022 by Tony Taylor

It’s that time of year again. In less than a fortnight’s time, we will be staging a centre-piece of our racing calendar, the Fred Pearce Memorial Relay. It’s an event dear to all our hearts. The Fred Pearce Memorial Relay, … Continue reading →

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Marion Fawkes – outstanding services to and performances in race walking recognised

Posted on June 19, 2022 by Tony Taylor

Peter Fawkes writes: You may well know that Marion is currently President of Yorkshire Walking Club as well as being a life member of that Club and North Shields Poly.  Marion’s name was put forward by the Department for Digital, … Continue reading →

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DICK AND ZENA SMITH TROPHY RESULTS

Posted on June 13, 2022 by Tony Taylor

Roy Gunnett reports: The Dick and Zena Smith 10 & 5k Trophy races took place at the Bury Track a week later than originally planned. The event was initially scheduled for June 4th – however, the lack of numbers resulting from … Continue reading →

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Urgent News: D&Z Smith Track Races postponed to June 11th

Posted on May 30, 2022 by Tony Taylor

As a significant number of people are unavailable this coming Saturday, the Dick and Zena Smith races will now be held a week later on June 11th. Thanks to Roy’s good offices, the Bury Athletic Club has been understanding and … Continue reading →

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Dick and Zena Smith 10k and 5k Track Races, June 4 at Bury

Posted on May 27, 2022 by Tony Taylor

Our next races will see us contesting the Dick and Zena Smith trophies at the Bury AC Track on Saturday, June 4th, starting at 1.00 p.m. As Dave and Pat Evans are unable to attend it would be really helpful … Continue reading →

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