Category Archives: Results

Heatwave hits the Dick and Zena Smith Trophy Races, June 5!

Posted on June 7, 2021 by Tony Taylor

Dick Smith [39] in the company of the great Harold Whitlock [1], 1936 Olympic 50k gold medallist, at the start of the Liverpool-Manchester race – date uncertain Dick with Jim O’Neill [5] to his right followed by Harry Wheeler [?] … Continue reading →

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Virtual League Racing Series – Final Race 60 of a unifying initiative

Posted on May 30, 2021 by Tony Taylor

Messages from John and Helen, the co-organisers of the Virtual Series, to whom we owe a deep debt of gratitude. John Constandinou The finishing line has been crossed, and the race is finally complete. We have done it. Whether you … Continue reading →

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Virtual League Racing Series – Race 59

Posted on May 23, 2021 by Tony Taylor

Despite my absence through illness we missed out on keeping our Age-graded top spot by less than 1%. Excellent performances and turnout. All being well I’ll manage to post an effort for the last race of the series – Week … Continue reading →

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Virtual League Racing Series – Race 58

Posted on May 19, 2021 by Tony Taylor

Down on numbers but we managed to cling on to the top Age-graded spot! Thanks as ever to the team. Just two races to go! And simply because these are wonderful images, another from the Alf Scorer collection. We’ve got … Continue reading →

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Dave Crompton Memorial Trophy 7 Miles – Chorley, May 5, 2021

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Tony Taylor

We are grateful to Dave Evans for this prompt and informative report, not forgetting to thank Greg Smith for the atmospheric images. Dave Crompton Memorial Trophy 7 Miles – Chorley, May 5, 2021 The first “live” race of 2021 for … Continue reading →

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Virtual League Racing Series – Race 57

Posted on May 9, 2021 by Tony Taylor

With only 3 races left in the Series we continue to be the dominant force in the Age-Graded team event.Thanks as ever to all our participants. Let’s keep it going through to the final challenge in Week 60. Virtual League … Continue reading →

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The April ‘Alf Scorer’ Virtual Club 5 Kilometres

Posted on May 4, 2021 by Tony Taylor

In the last few weeks, helped by Dave Evans, I’ve accessed the Alfred Scorer Collection of over 300 photos covering certainly 30 years of race walking from the 1920s. The CD containing the photos had been passed on by Fred … Continue reading →

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Virtual League Racing Series – Race 56

Posted on May 1, 2021 by Tony Taylor

Virtual League Racing Series – Race 56   We were a bit down on numbers as I was unable to survive racing in a shroud of Saharan sand and Dave Evans was struggling with an ankle problem. Nevertheless our team still … Continue reading →

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Virtual League Racing Series – Race 55 – Joyce Heath 100th Birthday Celebration

Posted on April 24, 2021 by Tony Taylor

This week we celebrate Joyce Heath, a national champion race-walker from the 1950’s who had many famous racing battles with Beryl Randle, Betty Jenkins and Norma Blaine. She celebrated her 100th birthday on 12th April. Virtual League Racing Series – … Continue reading →

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VIRTUAL LEAGUE SERIES – RACE 54 – RETAINING OUR TOP SPOT

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Tony Taylor

Despite my enforced absence we held on to our top spot in the Age-Graded team competition – a tribute to our ageing strength in depth! Congratulations all round. Finally thanks to our dear Fred Pearce and Dave Evans we’ve access … Continue reading →

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