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Macclesfield Shield 10 and Dave Crompton 7 Age-Graded Results plus the Browns continue to amaze!

In working out the age-graded times I’ve had to call upon my Primary School arithmetic of nearly seven decades ago. So bear with me, I refuse to use a calculator, hoping that this will fend off further mental degeneration. It’s … Continue reading

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Sailash, ever a treat in store!

An Apology – I’d more or less finished this post last Sunday but on the Monday had another eye operation, which has not settled down. Hence I’ve not been able to add footnotes to the great photos or include the … Continue reading

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Dave Crompton, Training, The Olympics, ParkRun/Walks and England Athletics

Another special day on our calendar, come Saturday, May 10th. Louise and Eric have confirmed that the church hall will be available for the Dave Crompton 7 mile Memorial race at Chorley. As usual, it will be very helpful if … Continue reading

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SURREY WC ANNIVERSARY 100 MILES TRACK

Given our club’s rich tradition over the 100 miles distance it’s a pleasure to give this notice of Surrey WC’s 125th anniversary event.

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PARKWALK – A MESSAGE FROM THE RWA PRESIDENT

Next Saturday, April 26th, parkwalk are making a special effort to encourage folk to walk at their local parkrun.  I estimate there are over 100, yes one hundred, people who have race walked now or in the past who are registered … Continue reading

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LOS ANGELES 2028 : ONLY THE HALF-MARATHON WALK!

At the weekend I was sorting out belatedly Steve Uttley’s measured thoughts on the proposed distance changes in our sport at an international and national level. Then, out of the blue, courtesy of Stu Cooper, the indefatigable editor of the … Continue reading

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Macclesfield Shield 10 Miles, Saturday 29th March

Our next club race is the Macclesfield Shield 10 miles, which will take place from the Ex-Service Men’s Club in Sutton on Saturday, March 29th, starting at 1.00 p.m. The venue will be open from noon. As usual, it will … Continue reading

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STOP PRESS: ALISON TROPHY 15 k, MARCH 1st

My apologies to all. I lost a week somewhere! The Alison Trophy 15 kilometres club race will take place this coming Saturday, March 1st, starting at 1.00 p.m. As is usual it would be really helpful if you could let … Continue reading

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Ron Wallwork’s selfless and continuing contribution to British race walking honoured

MERITORIOUS SERVICE ACKNOWLEDGED Dave Ainsworth has forwarded this latest news about our dear friend and life member. Ron Wallwork. It is addressed to the readers of the ‘Essex Walker’ After February’s Enfield League race at Donkey Lane, Enfield & Harringey … Continue reading

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January Virtual 5km Results with a touch of poetic licence

ANECDOTE OF THE MONTH Steven Wilde recounts his experience with wit and aplomb Virtual 5k  Time 38’14”, Bolton Road (A6), Chorley on  Saturday 25th January  Weather:- cool but sunny This was an undulating out and back route, which occasioned me … Continue reading

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