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Up Hill, Down Dale in Chorley : The Allison Trophy

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Tony Taylor

  It was a misty, moist afternoon around Heapey and White Coppice as we braved what one competitor described euphemistically as a ‘characterful’ course. Star of the show was a svelte John Crahan, fresh from the gym, who knocked minutes … Continue reading →

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Sam, Sam, where’s sweets, not to mention a bike!

Posted on February 28, 2016 by Tony Taylor

You will find below the results of the Sam Shoebottom 10k held at Simister on February 13, but first a few words about Sam himself, confined sadly simply to what I’ve been told and remember – any other memories and … Continue reading →

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Ken Munro Memorial Trophy Match, March 26

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Tony Taylor

At the last NARWA meeting it was decided to delete the 10 miles championship, which has been poorly supported in recent years. It will be substituted by an Annual Match at 10 Miles (Category B) between Lancashire, Yorkshire and Scotland … Continue reading →

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Resolving the Issue of Race Permits

Posted on February 6, 2016 by Tony Taylor

Back in the Autumn the issue of whether our club events required a Race Walking Association race permit came to the surface. Unknowingly I contributed to the discussion gathering pace as my effort to get the AGM 5k result on … Continue reading →

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Sam Shoebottom 10k, February 13 at Simister

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Tony Taylor

Notice that the next club race is the Sam Shoebottom 10k to be held at Simister on Saturday, February 13, starting at 1.30 p.m. Look out for a post in the next few days, which draws your attention to issues … Continue reading →

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Lancashire Walking Club Fixtures 2016

Posted on January 23, 2016 by Tony Taylor

Find below the Club 2016 Fixture list plus notification of Northern Championship events and the annual British Masters 5k at Horwich, which we have dominated in recent years. February 13 Sam Shoebottom 10k at Simister February 20 NARWA 20k at … Continue reading →

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SOUP AND ROLL LEAGUE 2016 FIXTURES

Posted on January 23, 2016 by Tony Taylor

It’s great to receive the 2016 Soup and Roll League Fixtures from the indefatigible duo of Trevor and Linda McDermot. Staged in beautiful villages these events are always excellently organised and a warm atmosphere duly created. Indeed at the last … Continue reading →

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Fred Pearce and Chris Bolton on the starting line together

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Tony Taylor

Further to our tribute to Fred Pearce on becoming the RWA President here is a lovely personal note from Chris Bolton, number 17 in the above photo, of which more later. Many congratulations to Fred on becoming RWA President, an … Continue reading →

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Sixty Years On Fred Pearce becomes National President

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Tony Taylor

Becoming the National Race Walking Association President is an honour Fred Pearce richly deserves. All of us know how much he has contributed over the years through both the good times and the bad to keeping race walking alive both … Continue reading →

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Putting our Best Foot Forward : Tom Payne shows the way

Posted on January 2, 2016 by Tony Taylor

Firstly I must apologise that the site has been dormant for well over year. I’ll spare you the excuses, but it’s not entirely down to my dull sloth. Whatever, my New Year resolution is to get things up and walking … Continue reading →

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