Trails and Ales New Years Day Fell Race

Posted on: Tuesday 2nd January 2024

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Trails and Ales New Years Day Fell Race

Lostock AC members said goodbye to 2024 by taking part in the Madbull Events Trails and Ales New Year’s Day Fell Race.

The race takes place at Rivington and is started to the sound of the bag pipes. This is a challenging race that covers 7 miles and 1,200ft elevation gain. Participants run along Roynton Road up to Lower House car park, then head towards Rivington Pike. After scaling the Pike, it was downhill and along George’ Lane. Runners were then greeted by another tough climb up Two Lads. Despite being advised that the remainder of the race was downhill, it was an undulating dash to the finish. Parts of the course were muddy and uneven making the conditions difficult but thankfully the rain stayed away.

The first Lostock AC member to cross the finish line was Louise in an impressive 1.14.16, followed by Andy in 1.14.46, Rachel H in 1.19.55, Mary in 1:26:47 (winning her age category), Greg in 1.28.46, Janet in 1.31.08 and Rachel S in 1.37.42.

The race ended with a pint and a pie at the Crown in Horwich and was a fantastic way to end 2023.

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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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I’m proud to be a member of Lostock AC, it’s an inclusive club with lovely people, there’s plenty of sporting activities to get involved in and the social get togethers are always welcoming and fun.

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