Tag Archives: Sam Shoebottom

The New Year and a New Turnaround

Posted on February 6, 2025 by Tony Taylor

Dave Evans reports: The first live race of the new year at our most regular venue brought together 12 stalwarts in what could be described as cool conditions, thankfully not accompanied by snow or rain. A welcome back to Adrian … Continue reading →

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Sam Shoebottom 10 kilometres, February 1st at Simister – back to racing live but don’t forget your virtual January exploit

Posted on January 26, 2025 by Tony Taylor

Everything is in place for the much awaited first club race of 2025, the Sam Shoebottom 10 kilometres. As usual it will take place from the Lady Wilton Hall, Simister, Manchester M25 2SB, starting at 1.00 p.m. As always it … Continue reading →

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Beaten by the Bell!

Posted on February 5, 2024 by Tony Taylor

Great title to the post as Dave Evans reports: The first live event of the 2024 Lancashire walking club year took place in the leafy suburbs of Simister under a greyish sky accompanied by a coolish wind which appeared to … Continue reading →

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Sam Shoebottom 10km, February 3rd and Club Training Day, February 11th

Posted on January 23, 2024 by Tony Taylor

Crossing fingers that the stormy weather will have abated, the 2024 season on the road begins with the Sam Shoebottom Trophy 10 kilometres on Saturday, February 3rd. Roy confirms that the Lady Wilton Hall, Simister Lane, Simister, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 … Continue reading →

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The hills are alive with music at the Sam Shoebottom 10km, Chorley, February 4th

Posted on February 5, 2023 by Tony Taylor

Dave Evans reports: Grey clouds greeted a field of 8 aspirants keen to test their fitness in a live race following two virtual months of solo activity. Thanks to the goodwill and personal intervention of Eric Crompton we were able … Continue reading →

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January Virtual 5km and Sam Shoebottom 10km

Posted on January 23, 2023 by Tony Taylor

Many members will have had trouble finding an ice-less road on which to do their January Virtual 5 kilometres. However, Dave Evans tells me the snow is disappearing from the Lakes so all should now be well. Forward your clockings … 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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Looking Back’ards and For’ards with Sadness and Optimism

Posted on January 25, 2022 by Tony Taylor

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 →

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Andrea Lennon, a well-deserved winner of the Sam Shoebottom Trophy

Posted on February 26, 2020 by Tony Taylor

SAM SHOEBOTTOM TROPHY 10k held at SIMISTER, February 8, 2020 – RWA Permit 20013 – 1 Dave Evans reports: The first Lancashire WC event of the year was a tremendous boost to our hopes of starting the year on a … Continue reading →

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#SAVETHERACEWALKING: Four under the Hour in the Sam Shoebottom 10 kilometres

Posted on February 19, 2019 by Tony Taylor

Before the start of the Sam Shoebottom races, we made the sign in support of the #SAVETHE WALKING protest against the proposed disappearance of both the 20km and 50km from the Olympics and the problematic introduction of electronic shoe technology. … Continue reading →

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