Category Archives: Results

Lambert Trophy contested on the road rather than the track

Posted on September 5, 2022 by Tony Taylor

Dave Evans reports and reveals hidden talents as a photographer and caption writer! Having just recovered from the Centurions 100, another 100 raised its head in the form of 10 walkers completing 10k. The original event for this date was … Continue reading →

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Heroic Adrian triumphs over adversity to join the Centurions

Posted on August 22, 2022 by Tony Taylor

Dave Evans [Centurion 998] sends this revealing and emotional report of a dramatic day. JONATHAN HOBBS MAKES AN IMPRESSIVE WINNING DEBUT The weekend of the 20/21st of August was chosen by the Centurions to host their 100-mile walk and on … Continue reading →

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Cooler in Crete than Chorley – Goodwin Cup 10k

Posted on August 14, 2022 by Tony Taylor

Yesterday afternoon I climbed off my bike tired after the inevitably hilly ride round our way And as cyclists are fond of saying, ‘I didn’t have the legs’. However the last hour witnessed the arrival of bubbling clouds from the … Continue reading →

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A close ‘walk’ thing in the Fred Pearce Relay, July 22

Posted on July 24, 2022 by Tony Taylor

Dave Evans reports: The Fred Pearce relays produced the closest finish yet with all 4 teams on the final approach within sight of each other, three closing in within a minute. The handicapper had some last-minute repositioning to contend with … Continue reading →

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Pat and Dave Evans take a break by walking 1200 miles in June!

Posted on July 19, 2022 by Tony Taylor

Pat and Dave Evans have been sorely missed in recent weeks. Even as Roy Gunnett held things together admirably, folk have been asking what are our two stalwarts up to? Have they been on a Nordic cruise or have they … Continue reading →

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Barnard Trophy 10K, Sutton Macclesfield 2nd July 2022

Posted on July 3, 2022 by Tony Taylor

Roy Gunnett reports: [Dave and Pat Evans are in the very last days of their June Long Distance Walking Challenge and we look forward to hearing of their exploits!] Barnard Trophy 10k @ Macclesfield 2nd July 2022 A field of … Continue reading →

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DICK AND ZENA SMITH TROPHY RESULTS

Posted on June 13, 2022 by Tony Taylor

Roy Gunnett reports: The Dick and Zena Smith 10 & 5k Trophy races took place at the Bury Track a week later than originally planned. The event was initially scheduled for June 4th – however, the lack of numbers resulting from … Continue reading →

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Great turnout at Dave Crompton’s Memorial Race

Posted on May 8, 2022 by Tony Taylor

To my chagrin I didn’t make it – a combination of flight cancellations and family illness. Apologies were also proffered by Tony Bell and Chris Harvey. It’s lovely to see all the usual faces, together with very welcome presence of … Continue reading →

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The Alison Trophy beckons in the Spring

Posted on March 6, 2022 by Tony Taylor

Dave Evans reports and takes photos of the action Spring had arrived and there was certainly a spring in the step of the 12 competitors who set out on a glorious day of pleasant sunshine if you ignored a coolish … Continue reading →

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Sam Shoebottom results plus Captain’s honour for Greg

Posted on February 5, 2022 by Tony Taylor

Dave Evans reports: Wet, wet, wet. Another race with no respite and rain throughout. The Lancashire walking club aquanauts are now used to this weather so did what they always do and that’s get stuck in and race. Quite a … Continue reading →

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