Category Archives: Results

October – on the trails, fells and road

Posted on October 9, 2026 by Tony Taylor

THE ROTHERHAM ROUND 50 MILES TRAIL RACE, OCTOBER 3rd Martin Payne reports: Just a short summary and some photos regarding the above event. The race has been organised by Rotherham Harriers AC for many years and involves a circular route … Continue reading →

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Racing in the Sutton Macclesfield sun at the Albert Rigby event

Posted on October 7, 2026 by Tony Taylor

The club’s most southerly race walking venue brought with it the best weather of the year but being nearer the equator it’s hardly surprising. Quite a number of our usual heel toers were unavailable with health issues, holidays and a … Continue reading →

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JOE LAMBERT ONE HOUR TROPHY AND FAREWELL TO JULIAN

Posted on September 21, 2026 by Tony Taylor

Dave Evans reports: Quite a number of the usual club and guest walkers were absent from today’s event with injury, holidays and family concerns. The rain held off and the seven aspirants face the starter with an hour of racewalking … Continue reading →

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Coping with the ups and downs of a race in Chorley

Posted on August 26, 2026 by Tony Taylor

Dave Evans reports: The second appearance of newcomer Sean Goldsmith , a former resident of the Isle of Man, proved what a very capable and exciting prospect he is. His previous outing at Simister was on a conventional relatively even … Continue reading →

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Sailash bounces back from injury

Posted on July 6, 2026 by Tony Taylor

The Barnard Trophy took place in the picturesque village of Sutton, a suburb of Macclesfield.The course for this 10k event comprises 3 ‘out and back’ laps. After the recent hot weather conditions for the race were relatively good – 19C, … Continue reading →

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Summer Snippets- Macclesfield, Shillabeer, Parish Walk and Sutherland

Posted on June 24, 2026 by Tony Taylor

TRAINING AND JUDGING Adrian informs: There will be Sunday training in Stockport. Sunday 28th June 2 till 5; and hopefully Sunday 2nd August (just waiting on track availability). Level 1 judges course, online for anyone interested:- https://www.athleticshub.co.uk/course-list/eng?what=Level%201%20Race%20Walking%20Official Would be great … Continue reading →

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Bell wins without a ding-dong

Posted on June 9, 2026 by Tony Taylor

Dave Evans reports: Conditions for the Dick and Zena races were better than expected with no rain and fairly high humidity. Some late withdrawals through illness and clashing events left a small field to circumnavigate either 25 or 12 1/2 … Continue reading →

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An unlikely changing room in Chorley: Dave Crompton Memorial Trophy

Posted on May 11, 2026 by Tony Taylor

Word has it that our gallant competitors found themselves in church on their return from their endeavours on Chorley’s roads. Photographic evidence seems to support the tale. Things do move in mysterious ways. We are intrigued and hope to learn … Continue reading →

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ROYAL SUTTON COLDFIELD’S OTHER KEN – THE REDOUBTABLE KEN HARDING

Posted on May 8, 2026 by Tony Taylor

Talk of the Royal Sutton Coldfield Race Walking Club [RSC] within the ranks of our sport’s followers and the introduction of the christian name, Ken is likely to conjure up images of the unsurpassed 1964 Olympic gold medallist, Ken Matthews. … Continue reading →

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Steven Goes Wilde at the London Marathon

Posted on April 29, 2026 by Tony Taylor

What a pleasant surprise! I hadn’t cottoned on to the fact that our very own literary laureate, Steven Wilde was flying the flag for Lancashire Walking Club at the recent 2026 London Marathon. Indeed, according to our dear friend, Dave … Continue reading →

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