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MANX END TO END AND TOM BOSWORTH ONE MILE EVENT

Congratulations to Simon Gawne, winner of the MFX Limited End to End Walk 2025. A dominant walk on a day that always promised to be exceptionally challenging and which didn’t disappoint. Taking the honors in the Ladies Race and joint … Continue reading

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The Hundred – Some Thoughts and Images from Lancashire

Given the rich history of our club in the classic Centurion challenge to walk 100 miles in 24 hours – indeed we share joint second place with Leicester WC on 41 behind Surrey WC, a magnificent 76 with regard to … Continue reading

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One Hour Race at Bury, September 6th

A quick note to confirm that the Bury One Hour race will take place on Saturday, September 6th, starting at 1.00 p.m. The venue will be open from noon. Bury Athletics Club, Market St, Bury BL9 9FX As ever it … Continue reading

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CENTENARY HUNDRED RESULTS AND PHOTOS

Steve Kemp, C1075 reports: Attached are results for the 100 miles and also the relay. The Commemorative Relay Challenge attracted nearly 60 participants including 24 Centurions as part of the Centurions team, plus a further 2 representing their clubs. Teams … Continue reading

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Remembering Centurions Past and Present: Paul Briggs and Ian Garmston

With this great event looming in just a few days it is timely to pay tribute to two Centurions with Northern, even Lancashire connections. Paul Briggs25th March 1943 – 26th August 2023 I must confess to being shocked to discover … Continue reading

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Goodwin Cup. Chorley, August 9th plus international action from Prodebrady

On Saturday, August 9th it is confirmed that the Goodwin Cup 10 kilometres will take place from the St Peter’s Church Hall in Chorley. Eric Crompton will open up by noon. As usual the race will start at 1.00 am … Continue reading

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Developing Race Walking in the North

The fantastic work by @tombosworth in North West England and Wales is shaping up in West Yorkshire with collaboration from @ian.richards.54772 — at Wakefield District Harriers & Athletics Club. Tom Bosworth GB Race Walker So many people involved in race walking now in the … Continue reading

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Barnard Trophy, not quite the victim of another festival

The Barnard trophy 10k takes place in the sleepy village of Sutton, a suburb of Macclesfield. Journeying there is usually quite straightforward unless you find out on route that there is a massive musical festival, the Hide and Seek, in … Continue reading

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Nigel race walks the Northwich 10km, together with 1966 Nostalgia

Chris Harvey reports: Nigel Shaw completed the Northwich 10 km in just over 65 mins in very humid conditions and a quite severe course on road and park. Walking in with excellent technique beating a least 1/2 the field. Our … Continue reading

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Barnard Trophy, the IOM Parish Walk 2025 and Memories of 1966

Sutton Ex Servicemen’s Club, Hollin Lane, Sutton, Macclesfield SK11 0HL MAP OF VENUE Our next club race is the Barnard Trophy 10 kilometres to be held on Saturday, July 5th in Sutton Macclesfield, starting at 1.00 p.m. As is now … Continue reading

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