Martyn was a member of the Long Distance Walkers Association when he qualified at the 1977 Bristol 100 miles in 22.36.02. Martin was an active member of the LDWA, ultra-distance running and Park Run scene. He completed 14 LDWA 100 mile and was regarded as a stalwart member of the LDWA. He was a pillar […]
A member of Surrey Walking Club, Graham qualified as Centurion 605 at the 1977 Bristol 100 miles in 21.56.47. Graham not only took part in ultra-distance runs & walks, he dedicated an enormous part of his life providing support for the community & homeless. He was warden of Tanners Hatch Youth Hostel for many years […]
At the 2022 AGM Vice-Captain Frans Leijtens C949 reported that not much was known about this Centurion and there were no photos of him. Widderkerke was a member of R.W.V. (Holland). After the gentleman’s daughter advised the Centurion Vereniging Nederland (C.V.N.) Secretary of his demise in March 2021 Frans made further enquiries but made no […]
Peter passed away in September 2021. He took part in many long distance and 50K teams for Surrey Walking Club throughout the 1970s. In 1971 peter qualified as Centurion 471 at the Ewhurst 100 miles in 20.19.37.
Derek (Boundary Harriers/Isle of Man) left us on the 16th July 2021 aged 86. He qualified as Centurion 466 in the Ewhurst 100 (1971) clocking 19:34.35. In total he completed 5 UK sub-24 hours 100 mile races. His fastest time of 17:15:50 was achieved at his third race, the 1976 Woodford Green A.C.24 Hours at […]
Dave completed his first 100 miles at the 1970 Leicester to Skegness in 23:03:25. The race results record him as “Unattached”. When he completed his second Centurion in 1972 it was as a member of Leicester Walking Club. He went on to walk a further 6 Centurions. His best time – 18:45:5 – was achieved […]