Lockstock AC member Johanna McManus travelled to Conway to take part in the annual half marathon.
This is a gruelling 13.1 mile with an epic elevation gain of 850ft. It was a wet and miserable day when runners set off from Conway, across the river towards the Great Orme. Runners loop the Great Orme enjoying the beautiful scenery but also the brutal climb.
Despite the horrendous weather, McManus had a fantastic race, finishing in 1:51:06.
Lostockers were on tour at Parkrun this weekend: Katie Edern ran 31:33 at Holyrood Park in Edinburgh to finish third in her age category, while Rachel Stevens produced an excellent run at Oosterplas Parkrun in the Netherlands, finishing in 26:45 to place eighth overall, second female and first in her age category.
On the international stage, Paul Edwards represented the club at the Paris Marathon, completing the iconic race in 3:09:52. The Paris course is widely regarded as one of the most scenic marathon routes in the world, beginning on the famous Champs-Élysées and passing some of the city’s most recognisable landmarks, including the Place de la ... Paris Marathon
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
