Tag Archives: Virtual 5 Kilometres

Christmas Greetings with the 2026 January Virtual 5 Kilometres on the horizon

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Tony Taylor

SEASON’S GREETINGS TO ALL OUR MEMBERS AND FOLLOWERS THE SAYING, PEACE ON EARTH AND GOODWILL TO ALL MEN, HAS NEVER BEEN MORE PERTINENT AND YET SEEMINGLY SO FAR AWAY As is now our custom the first event in the 2026 … 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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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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2023: Health the First Wealth

Posted on January 4, 2023 by Tony Taylor

Writing from Greece, the above is roughly translated as ‘May you have many good years’ A Happy and Healthy New Year to everyone at the club and beyond, who follow our website. DECEMBER VIRTUAL 5 KILOMETRES HANDICAP RESULT 2. Tony … Continue reading →

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January Virtual 5 Kilometres Handicap: A Result to Make You Smile

Posted on February 2, 2022 by Tony Taylor

That tower of strength, our respected club handicapper, Dave Evans won’t live this down in a long time. He’s pipped Greg Smith by three seconds to win January’s Virtual Handicap! Bravo, Dave! JANUARY VIRTUAL 5 Kilometres HANDICAP The result shows … 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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