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Virtual League Racing Series – Race 51 plus hopeful news and a tale of a long lost certificate

Posted on March 30, 2021 by Tony Taylor

Virtual League Racing Series – Race 51 As we near the anniversary of the Virtual Series we regained our top spot in the Age-Graded Team competition. Race 52 times to be with Helen by Wednesday at 6.00 p.m. MENS AGE … Continue reading →

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Virtual League Racing Series – Race 50 and other news

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Tony Taylor

SOUTHEND-on-SEA 100 MILES IS POSTPONED It’s been announced that the race, scheduled for August 7th/8th August on Garon Park Track, is now postponed. Our thoughts go out to any of our members, who had the race in their sights – … Continue reading →

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REST IN PEACE – MICK ELLIOTT [SARNIA WALKING CLUB] 1937-2001

Posted on February 28, 2021 by Tony Taylor

Sadly the Sarnia stalwart, Mick Elliott has died. Many of the old hands at our club will have raced against Mick in the 1970s. Rob Elliott, his son, an outstanding race walker in his own right, has penned these touching … Continue reading →

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Virtual League Racing Series – Race 47 and the second Enfield League

Posted on February 27, 2021 by Tony Taylor

STOP PRESS : Times for the FEBRUARY CLUB VIRTUAL 3K to be submitted by midnight, March 3. As he circulates these latestVirtual League results John Constandinou is in an optimistic frame of mind. He comments: The sun is out and … Continue reading →

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The President’s Report 2020 – a reminder of my thoughts

Posted on February 20, 2021 by Tony Taylor

My President’s Report was circulated to the membership as an integral part of the 2020 AGM papers. Obviously the AGM could not be held. In this light a few people and Glyka, my adoring dog, have suggested posting it separately … Continue reading →

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Virtual League Racing Series – Race 46 – Mary Worth Memorial Race

Posted on February 20, 2021 by Tony Taylor

Virtual League Racing Series – Race 46 – Mary Worth Memorial Race  RIP Mary Worth, a member of Steyning AC, who died on 20th January aged 92. She was 78th on the British All-Time list for 20km and a Veteran … Continue reading →

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The Enfield Race Walking League goes Virtual and welcomes entries

Posted on January 22, 2021 by Tony Taylor

A week or so ago Ron Wallwork put out a feeler to the Enfield League race walking community, asking if , given the continued COVID restrictions, there would be support for a Virtual Series over the coming months. The response … Continue reading →

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Virtual League Racing Series – Race 42 – Bernd Kannenberg Memorial Race

Posted on January 22, 2021 by Tony Taylor

We held on to top spot in the Age-graded 2k team – grateful for the reappearance of Stephen Walker and Guy Goodair. Virtual League Racing Series – Race 42 – Bernd Kannenberg Memorial Race   MENS AGE GRADED 2KM TEAM1 Lancashire … Continue reading →

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Surviving the pandemic in one piece – Dave and Guy reveal all

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Tony Taylor

Firstly, our indefatigible Chair, Dave Evans writes: Club colleagues, First let me thank everyone who has supported our club Virtual Series and also the World Virtual variation.  I know there are colleagues who have given the virtual walks a bye … Continue reading →

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Keeping Occupied in January – a few suggestions

Posted on January 12, 2021 by Tony Taylor

It’s difficult to believe we’re entering the New Year still haunted by a virus but such is the case. With this in mind we’re suggesting that you might consider undertaking any or all of these challenges in the next few … Continue reading →

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