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Virtual League Racing Series – Race 39 – Back on top for Christmas!

Posted on January 2, 2021 by Tony Taylor

Thanks to all the team as we regain our top spot in the last race of the year. In the absence of Ian Richards and Bob Care, I make a rare appearance as leader of the Age-graded competition. And there’s … Continue reading →

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FOR’ARD TO A GRADELY NEW YEAR!

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Tony Taylor

Thanks to club stalwart, Chris Bolton for this gradely New Year message. Here’s hoping that sooner rather than later we will be savouring Sailash’s quirky humour in the dressing room, relishing racing once more against Dave’s handicapping, all ahead of … Continue reading →

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Virtual League Racing Series – Race 38 – Paul Nihill MBE Memorial Race

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Tony Taylor

We were down to our bare bones this week with all of us carrying niggles of one kind or another – knees, hips, buttocks, you name it! MENS AGE GRADED 2KM TEAM1 Birchfield Harriers (81.14%)2 Lancashire Walking Club (74.97%)3 Quickstep … Continue reading →

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Paul Nihill RIP: One of the Greats of the Golden Era

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Tony Taylor

It is more than fitting to open this tribute to the legendary Paul Nihill with these words from our own inspirational Ron Wallwork. Paul was the last of the Golden Era Greats* to pass on. His titles and list of … Continue reading →

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November Virtual Club Series 3 kilometres

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Tony Taylor

November Virtual Club Series 3 kilometres Many thanks to all who submitted clockings, especially our esteemed guests. It’s much appreciated. We received a number of apologies fom the sick and injured. From a club viewpoint it’s encouraging to see Greg … Continue reading →

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Andrea and Guy deservedly scoop this surreal year’s Club Awards

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Tony Taylor

Dave Evans writes: A J TAYLOR AWARD CLIFF ROYLE TROPHY After taking into account the suggestions and feelings of our fellow committee members I am pleased to announce the winners of the above awards. A J Taylor Award      … Continue reading →

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Pete Ryan – message to the club from Fiona Bishop and notice of the funeral

Posted on November 29, 2020 by Tony Taylor

Greg Smith sent Pete a card on behalf of the club and we have received this touching message from Fiona, his partner and herself an active race walker [Enfield and HaringeyAC]. In addition we include the link to the funeral … Continue reading →

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Virtual League Racing Series – Race 34 – Ernesto Canto Memorial Race

Posted on November 28, 2020 by Tony Taylor

To our credit we continue to support the series in numbers and remain at the forefront in terms of performances. https://www.worldathletics.org/news/iaaf-news/ernesto-canto-obituary Virtual League Racing Series – Race 34 – Ernesto Canto Memorial Race  MENS AGE GRADED 2KM TEAM1 Lancashire Walking … Continue reading →

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Virtual League Racing Series – Race 33 – Peter Ryan Memorial Race

Posted on November 21, 2020 by Tony Taylor

Virtual League Racing Series – Race 33 – Peter Ryan Memorial Race  MENS AGE GRADED 2KM TEAM1 Lancashire Walking Club (83.40%)2 Birchfield Harriers (81.41%)3 Manx Harriers (75.56%)4 Quickstep Fitness (70.17%)5 Sarnia Walking Club (70.43%)6 Steyning AC (61.03%) – AUSTRALIA (48.89%) … Continue reading →

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Peter Ryan, a gentle giant of our sport, is in our thoughts

Posted on November 8, 2020 by Tony Taylor

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13 REST IN PEACE It saddens me to bring the news that Pete died in his sleep in the small hours of this morning. His presence will be sorely missed by the race walking community at home and … Continue reading →

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