Tag Archives: Virtual Series

Virtual League Racing Series – Race 55 – Joyce Heath 100th Birthday Celebration

Posted on April 24, 2021 by Tony Taylor

This week we celebrate Joyce Heath, a national champion race-walker from the 1950’s who had many famous racing battles with Beryl Randle, Betty Jenkins and Norma Blaine. She celebrated her 100th birthday on 12th April. Virtual League Racing Series – … Continue reading →

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Virtual League Racing Series – Race 47 and the second Enfield League

Posted on February 27, 2021 by Tony Taylor

STOP PRESS : Times for the FEBRUARY CLUB VIRTUAL 3K to be submitted by midnight, March 3. As he circulates these latestVirtual League results John Constandinou is in an optimistic frame of mind. He comments: The sun is out and … Continue reading →

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The President’s Report 2020 – a reminder of my thoughts

Posted on February 20, 2021 by Tony Taylor

My President’s Report was circulated to the membership as an integral part of the 2020 AGM papers. Obviously the AGM could not be held. In this light a few people and Glyka, my adoring dog, have suggested posting it separately … Continue reading →

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Virtual League Racing Series – Race 44

Posted on February 10, 2021 by Tony Taylor

A bit short on troops we’ve slipped down the ladder but we’ll be back! Virtual League Racing Series – Race 44  MENS AGE GRADED 2KM TEAM1 Manx Harriers (75.05%)2 Birchfield Harriers (73.20%)3 Quickstep Fitness (72.75%)4 Lancashire Walking Club (72.55%)5 Yorkshire … Continue reading →

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Virtual League Racing Series – Race 43

Posted on January 30, 2021 by Tony Taylor

Somewhat under strength with a back spasm laying me low we slipped to third team in the age-graded competition. Nevertheless sincere thanks to all our participants for posting times in less than welcoming weather conditions. A REMINDER that 3k clockings … Continue reading →

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The Enfield Race Walking League goes Virtual and welcomes entries

Posted on January 22, 2021 by Tony Taylor

A week or so ago Ron Wallwork put out a feeler to the Enfield League race walking community, asking if , given the continued COVID restrictions, there would be support for a Virtual Series over the coming months. The response … Continue reading →

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Virtual League Racing Series – Race 38 – Paul Nihill MBE Memorial Race

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Tony Taylor

We were down to our bare bones this week with all of us carrying niggles of one kind or another – knees, hips, buttocks, you name it! MENS AGE GRADED 2KM TEAM1 Birchfield Harriers (81.14%)2 Lancashire Walking Club (74.97%)3 Quickstep … Continue reading →

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Virtual League Racing Series – Race 34 – Ernesto Canto Memorial Race

Posted on November 28, 2020 by Tony Taylor

To our credit we continue to support the series in numbers and remain at the forefront in terms of performances. https://www.worldathletics.org/news/iaaf-news/ernesto-canto-obituary Virtual League Racing Series – Race 34 – Ernesto Canto Memorial Race  MENS AGE GRADED 2KM TEAM1 Lancashire Walking … Continue reading →

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Virtual League Racing Series – Race 25 and Race 26 : Knocked off our perch!

Posted on October 4, 2020 by Tony Taylor

Whilst we hung on to our top spot in the Age-Graded competition in Week 25 the return after injury of Steyning’s world-record holder, Ian Richards knocked us off our perch a week later. His outstanding times certainly put me in … Continue reading →

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Despite a green light the Sutton 10k cancelled, but let’s carry on our Virtual exploits!

Posted on September 27, 2020 by Tony Taylor

How frustrating! Having been given the green light by the RWA to hold the Albert Rigby race we find that the Ex-Servicemen’s club at Sutton is no longer available on October 3rd. Covid -related changes to the interior layout of … Continue reading →

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