Rachel Stevens completed the Great North West Half Marathon. This race takes place every February in Blackpool. Participants are usually faced with storms and high winds. However, the 2024 race was a pleasant surprise and runners were welcomed by a dry and sunny day.
The race route commences at Wilton Promenade, starting with runners heading along to Middle Walk south towards the North Pier and Blackpool Tower. It then drops down to the Lower Walk, heading north. Runners repeat this loop and then continue to head north along the Lower walk.
When runners reach Anchorsholme Park they again join the Middle Walk heading towards Blackpool centre. When participants reach Glynn Square, it is another loop towards Anchorsholme Park and back towards the centre for a fast finish.
This is a very flat and rapid race along the coast with beautiful views of the sea. Rachel had a fantastic race completing the half marathon in 2:11:48.
Bolton Parkrun Anthony Maxwell 26:46 (1st in age category) Sheila Garewal 32:10 (1st in age category) Rachel Hancock 35:11 Haigh Woodland Parkrun Ian Burns 30:01 Pennington Flash Parkrun Mark Checkley 30:53 Rothay (Ambleside) Parkrun Andy Laycock 24:21 Sale Water Parkrun Lynda Hardman 29:35 (2nd in age category)
Saturday 31st August 2024 – The Grisedale Horseshoe Fell Race Race report by Shutters: This was the 3rd Lakes race in the 3 race series and is approx. 10 miles long and has 5000ft of ascent. Starting in Glenridding and visiting Birkhouse Moor, Catstye Cam, Helvellyn, Grisedale Tarn, St Sunday Crag, in short it is ... The Grisedale Horseshoe Fell Race
Lostocker Rachel Stevens competed in the August instalment of the Runthrough Media City 5k. The race takes place at the iconic Media City in Salford. The race commences outside the BBC studios and participants by following the Manchester Ship canal, before completing a loop, running across a bridge and past the Lowry Theatre. The race ... Media City 5k