Lakeland Trails – Ambleside

Posted on: Monday 15th July 2024

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Lakeland Trails – Ambleside

Lostock AC members enjoyed a fantastic weekend in Ambleside in the Lakes District taking part in a number of the Lakeland Trails challenges.

The event sees participants taking part in a numbers of races including 100k, 55k, 23k and 14k.

Josie and Greg opted for the epic 55k challenge. The course covers an epic 35miles and an elevation gain of 5,800ft. The route starts at Rothay Park and then immediately starts a steep climb in to the fells, towards Glenridding and Ullswater. Runners pass Grisedale Tarn and head to Grassmere, they circle Lingmoor Fell, through Elterwater and back towards Ambleside.

This challenge is not for the faint hearted as the tough terrain makes this a demanding course with many competitors failing to compete the challenge.

Josie had an epic race finishing in 8:12:22, securing second in her age category. Greg also had an outstanding run finishing in 9:12:22.

7 Lostock AC members completed the 23k race. This race covers 14.3 miles with an elevation gain of 2,749. Rachel H and Louise were first to cross the finish line in 3:05:57, followed by Sally and Heather 3:21:33, Bev and Janet 3:24:14 and Amanda in 3:41:54.

Rachel S completed the 14k (8.5 miles with an elevation gain of 1,500ft) in 1:44:51.

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Greg Kilshaw

Joining Lostock AC has been one of the best things that's ever happened to me. I decided to give it a try mainly to loose weight and meet new people. It's really helped with my weight, mental health and output on life. I've been in the club over a year now. Everyone makes you feel so welcome and I love being part of the Lostock family. My running has definitely improved, especially seeing all the medals I've won. It is not just running, Lostock offers other activities too such as cycling, bootcamp and skiing. All I've had a go at which has just been brilliant. Lostock is my second family . I have entered the Machester marathon next year and an ultra. All this for someone who couldn't run . Everyone has made me feel very welcome in the club, I now consider myself to be a runner and would recommend anyone to give Lostock a try.

Rachel Stevens

I joined Lostock AC to help improve my running and to motivate me to run more often. The club has surpassed my expectations. I am not from Bolton originally and did not have many friends in the area. I now feel part of an extended family. I have been encouraged and supported to run half marathons, marathons and an Ultra. I would never believe this was possible 3 years ago.

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