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45 Years On – Celebrating Ron Wallwork’s UK 2 Hour Record

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Tony Taylor

Ahead of this coming Saturday’s 2 hour track race celebrating Ron’s UK record find below the report I wrote for the September 1971 edition of the Race Walking Record. I’ve taken the opportunity, 45 years on, to correct a number … Continue reading →

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The Redcar Blast One Hundred Miles

Posted on July 8, 2016 by Tony Taylor

Message from Trevor McDermot about the much awaited Redcar Blast 100. It’s an occasion not to be missed. Hi to All May I just make a little mention of the Redcar ‘Blast’ 100 Miles which takes place on the weekend … Continue reading →

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A Festive Feast of Race Walking at Horwich

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Tony Taylor

Eric Horwill reports: Record entry 50. Record turn out 47. 8 New Championship Best Performances. Excellent support from Horwich Festival of Racing Committee. Good Weather! Thanks to everyone who supported and helped at this most successful promotion. and Trevor McDermot … Continue reading →

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Jam Butties – the key to victory!

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Tony Taylor

Imagine, if you will, what seemed to be the set for a new TV series situated in a picturesque North Yorkshire village – technicolour bunting swaying in the breeze above a classic village green; anxious volunteers wrestling with trestle tables … Continue reading →

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21st Anniversary of the Fred Pearce Relay, 2016

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Tony Taylor

Video and photos of the 2015 Race, courtesy of Trevor and Linda McDermot   Roy Gunnett reports on the 21st anniversary of this unique and popular event. There was a good turnout of 20 walkers – comprising 16 Lancashire walkers plus … Continue reading →

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YORKSHIRE R W C FESTIVAL OF WALKING, MAY 29

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Tony Taylor

This should be a great day. Brass band on the green – my dad, Alf of both the Bedford Church band and Lancashire Walking Club would have been chuffed, spurred on to a PB, I reckon. As consolation for missing … Continue reading →

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Fred Pearce Memorial Trophy, May 21 plus Chorley result

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Tony Taylor

Thanks to Roy Gunnett for the following information and apologies that I won’t make it, especially given Fred’s desire to see 7 teams on the starting line. NEXT RACE: FRED PEARCE 21st MEMORIAL RELAY DATE SATURDAY 21st MAY 2016 DISTANCE: … Continue reading →

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Vic Murray RIP : An Inspirational Centurion

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Tony Taylor

It was heartening to hear that there was a good turnout for Vic Murray’s funeral with Eric Horwill attending as President of the Centurions. Quiet and unassuming he was a much loved member of the club, always willing to help … Continue reading →

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Catching Up and Good Luck : Sutton and Chorley

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Tony Taylor

My apologies for not being on top of things. I’ve been laid low with a chest infection, which has been resisting antibiotics. Anyway I’m just making sure the Sutton Macclesfield 20k result is on the blog, along with wishing everyone … Continue reading →

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Race Walking : Facing the Future

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Tony Taylor

Firstly apologies for not posting a report on the Sutton Macclesfield 20k, but I’ve gone down with a chest infection, which isn’t responding to antibiotics. Anyway, just to keep the ball rolling and to encourage discussion here is a challenging … Continue reading →

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