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The Welcome Return of the BMAF 5 km Championship [Part One]
Last Sunday the British Masters 5 kilometres road championship was revived in what had become its home, the Lancashire town of Horwich. Due in no small measure to the sterling efforts of Adrian Edwards and Eric Horwill, the renaissance was … Continue reading
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Tagged Adrian Edwards, BMAF 5k, Eric Horwill, Horwich, Revival
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Heatwave in Bury as Adrian holds off Martin in the Dick Smith 10 kilometres race
Dave Evans, punctual as ever, reports from a sun-baked Bury: With an ambient temperature of 30 degrees centigrade on the track, it would not have surprised me if the final skin colour of the aspirants resembled the new orange “tartan” … Continue reading
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Tagged Bury A C Track, Dick and Zena SmithTrophies, Eric Horwill, Life Membership
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Roy Gunnett’s clean pair of heels in the Dave Crompton Memorial race
Dave Evans reports promptly as ever. He would have been a great sports journalist meeting the Saturday ‘Pink’ or ‘Buff’ deadlines!! Having just attained his 76th birthday Roy Gunnett showed a clean pair of heels to his fellow club rivals … Continue reading
Dave Crompton Memorial Trophy, May 13th
It’s a special day on our calendar, come the 13th of this month. We’ll be remembering with great affection the much-missed Dave Crompton as we contest over 7 miles the trophy honouring his name. As usual, it will be very … Continue reading
Who race walked a marathon in sunny Blackpool last Sunday?
A week ago, whilst tens of thousands pounded the streets of London, four hundred or so determined souls glided back and forth down a sun-basked promenade in the Blackpool Marathon. The challenge was the same for competitors, both North and … Continue reading
Macclesfield Shield Ten Miles – April Fools Day, 2023
Dave Evans reports: With a cool edge to the weather, a field of nine walkers faced the starter on April Fools’ Day. The presence of Graham Jackson (Northern Vets) and Dave Hoben (Surrey WC) certainly added more interest to the … Continue reading
Martin Payne victorious at a chilly. hilly Chorley
Dave Evans reports: Early notice of the impending arrival of more beasts from the east met the 9 hardy individuals and although there was the usual raw enthusiasm it met its match in the wind chill! The course included … Continue reading
January Virtual 5 kilometres Results and More Memories
In the week leading up to Ray Middleton’s funeral, I couldn’t resist posting this moving and delightful photo of Ron and Ray relaxing in the pool the day after the 1966 Commonwealth Games 20 miles race in Jamaica, in which … Continue reading
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Tagged Club Virtual Series, John Crahan, Ray Middleton, Ron Wallwork
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The hills are alive with music at the Sam Shoebottom 10km, Chorley, February 4th
Dave Evans reports: Grey clouds greeted a field of 8 aspirants keen to test their fitness in a live race following two virtual months of solo activity. Thanks to the goodwill and personal intervention of Eric Crompton we were able … Continue reading
2023: Health the First Wealth
Writing from Greece, the above is roughly translated as ‘May you have many good years’ A Happy and Healthy New Year to everyone at the club and beyond, who follow our website. DECEMBER VIRTUAL 5 KILOMETRES HANDICAP RESULT 2. Tony … Continue reading
Lancashire Walking Club : Health The First Wealth 