Category Archives: Results

Lancashire WC – the leading age-graded team in the Virtual Series plus news from Stephen Walker

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Tony Taylor

The latest news from the Virtual Series sees your ageing team of Taylor, Malone and Goodair flying the flag in the Masters section – thanks to Helen Elleker and John Constandinou for sorting out the results. MENS TEAM – AUSTRALIA … Continue reading →

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HAPPY EASTER AND NEWS OF A VIRTUAL RACE SERIES – APRIL THROUGH MAY

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Tony Taylor

With all its contradictions and limitations have a good Easter! Apologies for missing the first week of this initiative, but it’s not to late to be involved Message from Andi Drake In challenging times, we still want to be competitive. … Continue reading →

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Martin conquers the Chorley hills in the last race at St Peter’s

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Tony Taylor

STOP PRESS TWO – Given the following advice from England Athletics we have called off the April 11 Sutton race, Watch this space for updates and some historical pieces to tickle your palate, England Athletics advises that all face-to-face activity … Continue reading →

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Andrea Lennon, a well-deserved winner of the Sam Shoebottom Trophy

Posted on February 26, 2020 by Tony Taylor

SAM SHOEBOTTOM TROPHY 10k held at SIMISTER, February 8, 2020 – RWA Permit 20013 – 1 Dave Evans reports: The first Lancashire WC event of the year was a tremendous boost to our hopes of starting the year on a … Continue reading →

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A Sombre New Year Opens with an Uplifting Team Victory

Posted on January 26, 2020 by Tony Taylor

I must first apologise for the lack of an inspiring New Year’s message. A combination of serious family illness and severe issues with our internet connection have meant a topsy-turvy opening to 2020. And as a committed European citizen living … Continue reading →

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Yorkshire RWC Xmas Walks – 8th December 2019 – Kirkby Fleetham

Posted on December 14, 2019 by Tony Taylor

Yorkshire RWC Xmas Walks – 8th December 2019 – Kirkby Fleetham Trevor McDermot reports: Pictured below are Denis Jackson, RWA Hon. Secretary Colin Vesty and RWA President Helen Elleker as they approach halfway during the Xmas Walks at Kirkby Fleetham. … Continue reading →

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DICK MAXWELL TROPHY and XMAS HANDICAP, DECEMBER 7

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Tony Taylor

Dave Evans reports: Weatherwise a good day for racing with the threat of rain impending but not released until much later in the evening. Several regulars were missing through transport difficulties, injury and other calls on their time, however, those … Continue reading →

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Atmospheric Upper Torsos in the Bill Jackson Trophy race!

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Tony Taylor

Grateful thanks to Greg Smith for a string of excellent photos taken at the entrance into and exit from Heaton Park during the Bill Jackson and AGM 5k race. By way of an atmospheric change find below some of the … Continue reading →

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Bill Jackson Trophy goes to new President, Tony Taylor

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Tony Taylor

Roy Gunnett writes: As per usual the Bill Jackson Trophy 5k race at Simister on November 2nd was a yacht handicap. Ten walkers took part on the out and back course to Heaton Park. Excellent handicapping by Dave Evans ensured … Continue reading →

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Phil McCullagh takes the Albert Rigby Trophy with a strong second half

Posted on October 7, 2019 by Tony Taylor

The Albert Rigby trophy race had to be moved at late notice from Sutton Macclesfield to Simister. Dave Evans reports: Overcast skies with a slight breeze greeted the fourteen strong field of walkers with all but Adrian Edwards setting off … Continue reading →

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