Race report by Checkers:
Yesterday I went up to Scorton to do a new Fell race Nicky Nook. Having been up here before on a brief visit on a cloudy day. I thought it would be great to enjoy the evening sunshine over Blackpool.😒 Alas not to be as the rain clouds got stuck on the hill. This didn’t spoil the race.😄 I was glad I had my Fell shoes. The race under foot is more trail than fell. A bit like Harrock Hill. Surprisingly there is a fair bit of climbing for a small hill. However the downhill sections were brilliant, great for a runner like me😄. After stopping for photos I was able to re-catch the runners who passed me. A part from the small bleak area of moorland on top. The area around the hill is stunningly beautiful 😄
Race report by Andy K Yesterday I ran my first ever marathon which is something even 6 months ago I’d never thought I’d write Between the ever increasing long runs, the hill reps, the strength training and trying to actually put thought into what I eat, the training has been long and brutal. Over the ... Boston UK marathon
Saturday afternoon 7 Lostockers competed in the historic Rivington Pike Fell Race, one of the oldest races in the country, first held in 1892. It is well supported and feels more like an event than a race with lots of spectators lining Lever Park Avenue, the lower steep slopes of the concrete road, the top ... Rivington Pike Fell Race
Saturday morning saw another strong turnout at parkrun events, with members spread across several locations. At Haigh Woodland Parkrun, the highlight of the day was a special milestone as baby Orla made her parkrun debut, accompanied by mum Jo McManus (35:11), who perhaps underestimated the notorious hills of the Route B course. Chris Baker led ... Orla’s First Park Run – 5 April 2026