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BURY ONE HOUR TRACK WALK CANCELLED BUT LET’S KEEP IN TOUCH AND MOTIVATED
Unfortunately we have no option but to cancel the September 5th One Hour race set to take place at the Bury track. The present English Athletics COVID guidelines rule that races beyond 3,000 metres are not allowed. Whilst we could … Continue reading
BURY ONE HOUR TRACK WALK, SEPTEMBER 5 – ON OR OFF? VITAL TO KNOW WHAT YOU THINK
We are faced with a range of issues and dilemmas in considering whether or not we can proceed with the One Hour race in just over a fortnight. Dave and Roy with advice from Adrian and Greg are in the … Continue reading
LWC Virtual Series July 8 Kilometres results
Quite a few people have commented upon the mental challenge posed by doing a solo 8 kilometres so thanks to everyone for continuing to support the series. At least 6 injury-struck people have sent their apologies and hope to tackle … Continue reading
Virtual League Racing Series – Race 16 – a temporary slump in our fortunes?
Firstly to encourage everyone involved thus far in our Club Series and indeed any new faces to submit their 8k times by midnight, Sunday, August 2 to tonymtaylor@gmail.com. As ever photos welcomed. Secondly, as you can see below, with Tony … Continue reading
A Golden Moment in the lives of the legendary Sandra and Richard Brown
STOP PRESS – See responses below from Richard and Sandra plus photos and the mention of an intriguing mystery! Given our club’s proud Centurion tradition it is fitting and proper that we celebrate a milestone in the lives of Richard … Continue reading
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Tagged Golden Wedding, Long Distance race walking, Richard Brown, Sandra Brown
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REVIVING THE NOVICE RACE: ‘HOW FAR CAN YOU WALK IN AN HOUR?’
The unfolding discussion sparked by Chris Bolton’s proposals in his ‘The future of Lancashire Walking Club’ has been thought-provoking. In a couple of week’s time, I’ll endeavour to summarise the main arguments as a contribution to moving matters forward. In … Continue reading
The future of Lancashire Walking Club? Chris Bolton recommends a way forward
I can’t recommend enough that we all spend some time reflecting on this challenging contribution from Chris Bolton. Back in the mid-1960s Chris was a leading light in the transformation of the club’s sense of itself, shifting it from being … Continue reading
VIRTUAL LEAGUE SERIES 2K WEEK 9 – THE LANCASHIRE/SCOTIA RIVALRY CONTINUES
John Constandinou and Helen Elleker are pledged to overseeing the continuation of the ‘World’ Virtual Series League, for which we are very grateful. The weekly distance will remain at 2 kilometres. It’s never too late to join in either by … Continue reading
Posted in News, Results
Tagged Helen Elleker, John Constandinou, Ron Wallwork, Virtual Series
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LWC VIRTUAL SERIES : 3 KILOMETRES RESULTS – SCOTIA TO THE FORE
3 KILOMETRES SCRATCH [G] indicates Guest, who is not counted in the team race. Bill McFadden M55 Scotia RWC 14:32 Tony Taylor LWC M70 15:29.0 Katrina Weldon F55 Scotia RWC 15:53 Stephen Walker M60 LWC 16:25 John Constandinou M45 Birchfield … Continue reading
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Tagged 3 Kilometres, Bill McFadden, Scotia WC, Virtual Series
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NATIONAL VIRTUAL SERIES: WE HOLD OUR OWN
Without exaggerating the significance of self-policed time trials we have been a force to be reckoned with in the National Endurance Virtual Series. For my part I’ve worked hard on the knees with photos to prove it but that feels … Continue reading