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Heroic Adrian triumphs over adversity to join the Centurions
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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Tagged Adrian Edwards, Club Centurions, Hazel Fairhurst, Middlesborough Hundred, The Hundred
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Looking Back’ards and For’ards with Sadness and Optimism
There are two elements to this post. The first part looks to the past in remembering one of the great characters of Northern race walking and athletics. Guy Goodair takes up the story. Ken Bingley passed away last Thursday after … Continue reading
Posted in History, News
Tagged Club Centurions, Handicapping, Ken Bingley, Ray Platt, Sam Shoebottom, Virtual 5 Kilometres
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Post-Xmas Reminiscences – both amusing and deeply sad
Firstly to make you smile perchance Chris Bolton sends memories of some of our proud Centurions. Bill Cowley. C 319 Bill qualified in the Chigwell 100 in 1961 in 22-28-30. He attended the celebration dinner at the Mansion House to … Continue reading
Posted in History
Tagged Bill Cowley, Chris Bolton, Club Centurions, John Eddershaw, John Grayson, John Todd, Peter Fullager, Tim Erickson
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REMINISCENCES 4: MARTIN PAYNE WALKS IN CIRCLES
Whilst Martin doesn’t respond to our set questions specifically, he rewards us with a delightfully written account of his journey to becoming a Centurion. As something of a lightweight I remain in awe of all those who’ve cracked the 100 … Continue reading
Reminiscences One : Dave Evans looks back
It’s fitting that Dave Evans, our indefatigible Chair, should be the first to share his memories in what we hope will be a series of revelations in the coming weeks, even months. Dave has been at the heart of holding … Continue reading
Posted in History
Tagged Club Centurions, Dave Evans, Manchester - Blackpool, Reminiscences
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HONOURING THE CLUB’S CENTURIONS and WISHING ADRIAN AND SAILASH ALL THE BEST IN THE ISLE OF MAN, AUGUST 17/18, 2019
Find below a rather rushed tribute to our club’s Centurions ahead of this weekend’s 100 miles race in the Isle of Man, where Adrian Edwards and Sailash Shah are our representatives. The post needs tidying up and where possible further … Continue reading
Posted in History
Tagged Adrian Edwards, Castletown, Club Centurions, Isle of Man 100, Sailash Shah
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