Tag Archives: January Virtual 5k

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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January Virtual 5km Results with a touch of poetic licence

Posted on February 11, 2025 by Tony Taylor

ANECDOTE OF THE MONTH Steven Wilde recounts his experience with wit and aplomb Virtual 5k  Time 38’14”, Bolton Road (A6), Chorley on  Saturday 25th January  Weather:- cool but sunny This was an undulating out and back route, which occasioned me … Continue reading →

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With one foot on the ground a New Year beckons

Posted on December 29, 2024 by Tony Taylor

It’s difficult in a world stalked by evil to think clearly about our athletic and race walking hopes and aspirations. Nevertheless let me wish all the club’s members and our wider readership the very best for the coming year. In … Continue reading →

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CLUB JANUARY VIRTUAL 5KMS AND SAD NEWS FROM THE CENTURIONS

Posted on February 8, 2024 by Tony Taylor

Roy Gunnett My January virtual 5k time is 35:24. I set this on a normal route from home, part of which is down Lifeboat Road that leads to the beach. There used to be a Lifeboat station on the beach  … Continue reading →

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