Tag Archives: Tony Taylor

Running: a desirable addition – thoughts from 1970

Posted on January 11, 2024 by Tony Taylor

Back in 1970, Julian Hopkins and I, encouraged by Ron Wallwork, pondered the idea of putting together an annual review of race walking. It was to include commentary on tthe national and international scene, together with articles on technique and … Continue reading →

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Report of the Fred Pearce Relay and Other Shenanigans, July 22nd

Posted on July 27, 2023 by Tony Taylor

As ever Dave provided promptly this race report before embarking on the Sunday with Pat to do a 16 miles walk along the south-west of Scotland – in his words, ‘suckers for punishment’! Since Saturday I’ve been inundated with comments … Continue reading →

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Back together again – Fred Pearce and Tony Taylor at Simister, July 22nd

Posted on July 14, 2023 by Tony Taylor

The Fred Pearce Relay has a special place in our club’s calendar, It’s a moment when we remember Fred’s enduring contribution to the life of his cherished Lancashire Walking Club. And, on a personal level, many of us will have … Continue reading →

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The Fred Pearce Relays and Tony Taylor’s 70th-year race walking

Posted on June 29, 2023 by Tony Taylor

I hope you will forgive this self-indulgent note ahead of this Saturday’s Barnard Trophy 10k in Sutton. However in three weeks, with Christine Pearce’s support, the tribute to our dear Fred in the Relay of his family’s name will incorporate … Continue reading →

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On Ron Wallwork’s 80th: A Personal Reminiscence

Posted on July 15, 2021 by Tony Taylor

Weeks later than promised here is my personal contribution to celebrating Ron’s 80th. My first memory of Ron sees him striding stylishly towards me, already in the lead as the 1959 Northern Junior 10 miles championship unfolds. For my part, … Continue reading →

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RON’S RECOLLECTIONS ONE – The Journey to the Glory Days

Posted on August 15, 2020 by Tony Taylor

I’ve been remiss in not using immediately a number of recollections from Ron Wallwork, who was the key figure in the transformation of the club’s fortunes in the 1960s and 70s. To set the ball rolling here is a collage … Continue reading →

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Lancashire back on top in the Virtual Series Age-Graded Team competition

Posted on April 25, 2020 by Tony Taylor

Having been knocked off our top perch we’ve bounced back, displaying classic northern phlegm [apologies for the cliches!] to be the leading team in the Virtual Series Age-graded 2 kilometres competition. MENS AGE GRADED TEAM 1 Lancashire Walking Club (33) … Continue reading →

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Bill Jackson Trophy goes to new President, Tony Taylor

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Tony Taylor

Roy Gunnett writes: As per usual the Bill Jackson Trophy 5k race at Simister on November 2nd was a yacht handicap. Ten walkers took part on the out and back course to Heaton Park. Excellent handicapping by Dave Evans ensured … Continue reading →

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Winter League results and Season’s Greetings

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Tony Taylor

As the year closes I’m posting a couple of Winter League results, where club members have competed. If there any other outstanding results from races outside of our own club fixtures, please send me the appropriate information. 2nd Northern Area … Continue reading →

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Remembering Ron’s Record : A Walk down Memory Lane

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Tony Taylor

When Fred Pearce suggested holding a 2 Hour track walk to commemorate Ron Wallwork’s UK and Commonwealth record set in 1971 there were a few raised eyebrows.  Why forty five years on, couldn’t we wait till fifty? Never mind that … Continue reading →

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