Paul Taylor – HALL OF FAME
Paul in action at the Woodstock 12 in 2002
Date of Birth: |
14th June |
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Telephone: |
0208 9645595 |
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Email Address: |
None |
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Date Started Running: |
October 1979 |
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Personal Bests: |
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5 Mile: |
25.25 (August 1981) Banbury |
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10 Mile: |
53.14 (1983) Stanwick 10 |
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Half Marathon: |
1.13 approx (Aylesbury) |
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Marathon: |
2.33.14 (May 1983) Sandbach |
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100K: |
7.10.00 (June 1990) Torhout, Flanders |
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Favourite Race & Why |
Woodford to Southend 40-Mile. This race was the epitome of amateur athletics. Two quid to enter; free beer and food at the finish and great organisation and facilities |
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Career Highlights: |
Winning the Lincoln 100K in 1983 |
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Running Ambition: |
To run the Woodstock 12 more times than anyone else. Current record 23. |
Hall of Fame Nominee
Paul deserves special praise for his tenacity exhibited over many years and highlighted through his 20 finishes at the “London to Brighton”. Another of those who helped to develop the Club in the 80s, Paul earned a GB vest at the 100K in Nantes in 1985 and is elected to the Hall of Fame for meritorious service.
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