Isle of Man Parish Walk and 100 miles Promoted by the Manx Harriers On 20th – 21st June 1998 the Parish Walk was held on the Isle of Man. This is an annual 85 miles walk around the island. For the Dutch walkers it proved to be a large problem just getting there. Because the […]
Ware Track 100 miles 1997 The track race in Ware started at 2.00 pm at the Wodson Sports Centre in Ware, Hertfordshire. The number of participants was limited to 30, two of which were foreigners (Per and Gerrit). The London Vidarians took the team prize. Position Name M/F Club Country Distance (km) Time 1 Sandra […]
Colchester 100 Over the weekend of 3rd – 4th August 1996 the Colchester 100 was held in the local park near the Leisure Centre. It was organised by the London Vidarians with some help from local Centurion John Hedgethorne. The weekend included a 5 mile ‘Strider’ race. 1996 Colchester 100 miles Race programme 1996 Colchester […]
The race was also the Race Walking Association national championship and the Centurions qualifying event. It was also the 36th Centurion event in which Dutch walkers participated. The race gave Sandra Brown her 10th 100 miles finish and Maureen Cox became the first female Centurion on the Isle of Man. Unfortunately Dutchman Cees Punselie failed […]
This 200 km / 24 hour race was the first time a 24 hour race had been held in Great Britain other than on the track. The 4 km circuit started and finished at the bandstand for ease of recording as this was essentially a 200 km race. Regrettably for those who decided only to […]
On 20th August a strong field of 77 were set on their way by the Lord Mayor of Leicester in calm and pleasant conditions. 55 of them eventually returned to Leicester after a cold and windy night where almost everyone had to resort to wearing a track suit. They were led home by Mike Holmes, […]