Tag Archives: Greg Smith

Greg’s 60th year race walking and the January Virtual 5 kilometres

Posted on January 20, 2026 by Tony Taylor

Back in 2023 everyone was very generous in celebrating my 70th year in race walking. And Greg Smith is catching up. As of this January 2026 Greg marked his 60th year in the sport by race walking the Ormskirk Park/run. … Continue reading →

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Yet another December Virtual 5 kilometre club event

Posted on December 4, 2023 by Tony Taylor

Following the unfortunate cancellation of the Dick Maxwell trophy race on December 2nd, it has been agreed that we organise a December Virtual 5 kilometres in addition to that envisaged for January. Both will count in the overall Club Handicap … 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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 Albert Rigby 10 kilometres, Sutton Macclesfield, 2nd October 2021

Posted on October 3, 2021 by Tony Taylor

Dave Evans provides his prompt and insightful report. Where would be without him? Whilst Greg Smith is responsible for the invaluable excellent photos, of which more to come. October sees either an Indian summer or the first footprints of a … Continue reading →

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CATCHING UP – VIRTUAL LEAGUE WEEKS 35 AND 36

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Tony Taylor

Virtual League Racing Series – Race 35 – Anders Hansson Memorial Race Congratulations to everyone, who has kept us on top in the Age-graded competition. Unfortunately I’ve got a nagging hip problem that looks likely to keep me out until … Continue reading →

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November Virtual Club Series 3 kilometres

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Tony Taylor

November Virtual Club Series 3 kilometres Many thanks to all who submitted clockings, especially our esteemed guests. It’s much appreciated. We received a number of apologies fom the sick and injured. From a club viewpoint it’s encouraging to see Greg … Continue reading →

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October Virtual Club 3k plus Virtual Series Weekly 2k results

Posted on November 9, 2020 by Tony Taylor

OCTOBER VIRTUAL CLUB 3 KILOMETRES This month sees a reduced field with only Glyn and John joining us as guests. However a number of people missed the invitation so hopefully we’ll have a bigger turnout for the November challenge. Whatever … Continue reading →

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Atmospheric Upper Torsos in the Bill Jackson Trophy race!

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Tony Taylor

Grateful thanks to Greg Smith for a string of excellent photos taken at the entrance into and exit from Heaton Park during the Bill Jackson and AGM 5k race. By way of an atmospheric change find below some of the … Continue reading →

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Dave Crompton, Lancashire Walking Club stalwart [1964 – 2018] RIP

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Tony Taylor

Louise Whaite writes: ‘ It is with great sadness that I have to let you know that Dave died late last week in St Catherine’s Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer. The funeral will be held Friday 27th July at … Continue reading →

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Greg Smith’s 50th Anniversary Falls Foul of Frost

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Tony Taylor

Before Xmas Greg Smith announced that on Friday 1st January 2016 he would be celebrating 50 years since his first walking race. It was the Essex Beagles Boys 1⅞ Miles Walk, organised by Phil Everard at Chigwell Row, Essex on … Continue reading →

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