The final race in the Lostock AC Road and Trail Midweek Championships took place this week with 17 members heading to Chorley for the final instalment of the Astley Park Race Series. This was the final of 3 races.
Paul E had an amazing series and completed the 3.8 mile run in 23:51, followed by Greg 27:36 and Andy 29:58. The first female was Rachel H 30:44 who achieved 3rd in her age category, followed by Jo in 32:24 and Rachel S in 34:32.
Other results include: Gareth 30:07, Brian 30:23, Gaz 30:43, Matt 31:23, Chris 32:16, Katie 35:15, Ian Burns 35:49, Lynda 36:29, Checkers 37:44, Ste Hancock 38:44 and Gill in 40:21 who was 2nd in age category.
The results for the overall series did not disappoint with Rachel H winning her age category, Brian and Rachel S accomplished 2nd in their age categories.
The Road and Trail Midweek Championships consists of 6 races. Following the final Astley Park race, the results for the championship were announced with Greg being the victor of the male category and Hazel being triumphant in the female category.

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