Bolton played host to the world famous Ironman competition and Lostock AC members were keen to join the action. Paul Lacey, Melonie Crompton and Lurdes Corlett all competed in the Ironman 70.3. This epic endurance event commences with early morning 1.2 mile in Pennington Flash. After a quick transition, participants complete a 56-mile bike ride. The ride started in Lowton and then headed into Bolton, with rides completing 2 loops along Chorley New Road.
The final part of this gruelling challenge is 13.1 miles run. The run circles through Queens Park before ending at the iconic Ironman finish line outside the Town Hall. Crompton was the first Lostock AC member to finish in an amazing 6:18:08, followed by Lacey in 6:43:26 and Corlett in 7:36:16.
Lostockers at the Worsley Woods 5 mile Trail Race on Sunday. This was the final instalment of the Road/Trail Championship so there was a fantastic Lostock turn out. The race is organised by Swinton Running Club and it is part of the Central Lancashire Grand Prix. It has a fast start, downhill along the Roe ... Worsley Wood 5k Trail Race
Amanda embarked on an epic adventure, completing the 5 Valley Ultra. This race form part of the 13 Valley Ultra series and covers a gruelling 55k (34 miles). The race covers 5 valleys in the Lake District, starting at Waterhead in Ambleside and finishing in Keswick. Amanda had an excellent race, finishing in 11 hours ... 5 Valleys Ultra
Louise took part in the Lakeland Cartmel 18k Trail Race. Starting in Cartmel the race heads out over the fells covering over 11 miles and an elevation gain of 1,250ft. louise had a fantastic race, finishing in 2:04:50.