Tag Archives: John Crahan

From Rags to Riches in barely a month. Bravo, Ken

Posted on October 8, 2023 by Tony Taylor

Dave Evans reports: Ken Connor made his debut in the sport just over 5 weeks ago after an illustrious career in running. A one-hour track race at Bury offered him the opportunity to test the water in this new enterprise … 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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January Virtual 5 kilometres Results and More Memories

Posted on February 8, 2023 by Tony Taylor

In the week leading up to Ray Middleton’s funeral, I couldn’t resist posting this moving and delightful photo of Ron and Ray relaxing in the pool the day after the 1966 Commonwealth Games 20 miles race in Jamaica, in which … Continue reading →

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REMEMBERING DAVE CROMPTON DURING THE LOCKDOWN – A WAVE OF AFFECTION

Posted on May 11, 2020 by Tony Taylor

Saturday, May 9 should have witnessed the very first Dave Crompton Memorial Trophy event to be held on his home patch in Chorley. Sadly it had fallen foul of the virus-induced lockdown on public sporting activity. Dave is held in … Continue reading →

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REMINISCENCES 6 – John Crahan observes ‘Le Temps Perdu’

Posted on April 24, 2020 by Tony Taylor

How it all began. Stephen Hawking and “Scoop” Crahan At a Blackpool and Fylde A.C social function,w hich to my disgust was held in a pub. I proclaimed that I had done every track and field event.”What about race walking?”I … Continue reading →

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An emotional AGM as Fred Pearce ‘retires’

Posted on November 23, 2018 by Tony Taylor

The 111th Lancashire Walking Club AGM witnessed a heartfelt and humbling occasion. Dogged by ill-health Fred Pearce, the club’s ‘Jack of all trades’ and pivotal personality, was stepping down from his roles as President, Chairman and Treasurer. In his address, … Continue reading →

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