Category Archives: Results

January Virtual 5km Results with a touch of poetic licence

Posted on February 11, 2025 by Tony Taylor

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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The New Year and a New Turnaround

Posted on February 6, 2025 by Tony Taylor

Dave Evans reports: The first live race of the new year at our most regular venue brought together 12 stalwarts in what could be described as cool conditions, thankfully not accompanied by snow or rain. A welcome back to Adrian … Continue reading →

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Bill Jackson and AGM 5 kilometres, November 2nd

Posted on November 10, 2024 by Tony Taylor

If not misty and moisty, a grey and gloomy day awaited the arrival of competitors, officials and supporters for the Bill Jackson 5 kilometres held in conjunction with the Club’s Annual General Meeting. Eleven sturdy souls toed the starting line … Continue reading →

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AGE-GRADED RESULTS FOR THE 2024 SEASON

Posted on October 16, 2024 by Tony Taylor

For your delectation and interest find below the age-graded results for all our races except the One Hour event. Whilst I did estimated times for the Dave Crompton 7 miles and Macclesfield 10 miles as the Masters Calculator is based … Continue reading →

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Albert Rigby Trophy result plus news of forthcoming coaching and training sessions

Posted on October 7, 2024 by Tony Taylor

Dave Evans as ever reports: The sun shone brightly and the spirit of Albert Rigby, former stalwart of the Lancashire Walking club , enveloped the field and added yet another successful edition of this challenge. Although the number of competitors … Continue reading →

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Traffic chaos fails to hold up our One Hour race

Posted on September 8, 2024 by Tony Taylor

Dave Evans reports: Given the regular club race organiser was stuck in a huge traffic jam on the motorway it was touch and go if the event would take place. Fortunately Adrian Edwards was on hand to put together a … Continue reading →

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Roy flies the Lancashire flag in Gloucester and the Bury One Hour race awaits your presence

Posted on September 6, 2024 by Tony Taylor

A quick note to confirm that the Bury One Hour race will take place on Saturday, September 7th, starting at 1.00 p.m. The venue will be open from noon. Bury Athletics Club, Market St, Bury BL9 9FX As ever it … Continue reading →

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Phil McCullagh takes the Goodwin Cup 100 years after Reg Goodwin’s Olympic silver in Paris

Posted on August 12, 2024 by Tony Taylor

Dave Evans reports: Right from the off it was clear that Roy had victory in mind leading the cortège of 8 aspirants by some 35 seconds at the mile point as the weather improved from drizzle to pleasant sunshine. There … Continue reading →

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Close Finishes in the Fred Pearce Relay

Posted on July 24, 2024 by Tony Taylor

Dave Evans reports: Some last minute changes to the walking personnel altered the weighting of the handicap on this occasion but despite the disparity all competitors gave it their all on a day when a very warm and close atmosphere … Continue reading →

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Young Blood at Bury livens up the scene

Posted on June 6, 2024 by Tony Taylor

Dave Evans reports: The presence of a trio of youngsters new to race walking gave today’s event a lift and straddled almost 70 years of experience. The debutantes were keen to go for it and each of them exemplified the … Continue reading →

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