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Goodwin Cup – a case of speed versus endurance

Posted on August 11, 2025 by Tony Taylor

Dave Evans reports: The scene was set for a battle between specialists on a very testing course giving the endurance walker an edge on the uphills and the “sprinter” the advantage on the downhills. Tony Bell regularly fills either winner … Continue reading →

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Goodwin Cup. Chorley, August 9th plus international action from Prodebrady

Posted on August 1, 2025 by Tony Taylor

On Saturday, August 9th it is confirmed that the Goodwin Cup 10 kilometres will take place from the St Peter’s Church Hall in Chorley. Eric Crompton will open up by noon. As usual the race will start at 1.00 am … Continue reading →

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A Sunny Chorley greets the field for the Dave Crompton Memorial Trophy plus notice of the Bury 10 kilometres track, June 1st

Posted on May 25, 2024 by Tony Taylor

My apologies for the late appearance of this result – still a touch under the weather. Dave Evans reports: The appearance of Adrian Edwards for this very demanding event introduced an element of intrigue with several “new” club members meeting … Continue reading →

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Dave Crompton Memorial Trophy, May 11th

Posted on May 4, 2024 by Tony Taylor

It’s a special day on our calendar, come the 11th of this month. We’ll be remembering with great affection Dave Crompton as we contest over 7 miles the trophy honouring his name. As usual, it will be very helpful if … Continue reading →

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Phil calls on all-comers to take his trophy away in 2025!

Posted on March 12, 2024 by Tony Taylor

As some might know, it was touch and go as to whether I would make the start of the ever-demanding Alison Trophy at Chorley. My flight from Crete was due to touch down at around 11 o’clock. In the event … Continue reading →

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John Crahan bursts back onto the scene at Chorley

Posted on August 15, 2023 by Tony Taylor

As ever Dave wrote his report on the evening of the race. However, we experienced an unusual technical glitch and his thoughts didn’t arrive post-haste on my island as intended. Anyway, we’ve caught up with one another, although I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Dave Crompton Memorial Trophy, May 13th

Posted on May 4, 2023 by Tony Taylor

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 →

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Martin Payne victorious at a chilly. hilly Chorley

Posted on March 5, 2023 by Tony Taylor

  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 →

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Chorley proves once more a tough test

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Tony Taylor

Goodwin Cup 10 kilometres, Chorley, August 19, 2017 Roy Gunnett reports: The race was held over the usual hilly 2 lap course on a warm overcast day. There was a good turnout of 15 walkers, this included our 2 regular … Continue reading →

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Catching up continued with photos – Allen Trophy 15 miles at Chorley 6th May 2017

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Tony Taylor

    Firstly here is Fred Pearce’s report on the proceedings. On a cold & breezy day 11 competitors set off on this exacting 15-mile race at Chorley. The winner receiving the magnificent Allen Trophy , which is silver, stands … Continue reading →

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