Category Archives: Results

Remembering Ron’s Record : A Walk down Memory Lane

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Tony Taylor

When Fred Pearce suggested holding a 2 Hour track walk to commemorate Ron Wallwork’s UK and Commonwealth record set in 1971 there were a few raised eyebrows.  Why forty five years on, couldn’t we wait till fifty? Never mind that … Continue reading →

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Stylish and International Summer races

Posted on September 3, 2016 by Tony Taylor

I’m just catching up with results so that the site is up-to-date. Thanks to Roy Gunnett for the reports. Watch out for a special pre-race piece on Ron Wallwork’s 2 hours record to be celebrated on September 10th at Bury. … 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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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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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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Bill McFadden and Yorkshire win individual and team titles: Ken Munro Trophy

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Tony Taylor

Ken Munro Memorial Trophy   –   Thornton-le-Clay (nr York)  –  10 Miles Road (Cat B) –  Saturday March 26th  [Thanks to Trevor McDermot for the report] This inaugural Trophy race, organised by the Northern Area RWA as a new … Continue reading →

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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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