Rachel Stevens

4 Paw Challenge

Race Report by Jon: Warning – long story. 🤣 This weekend was the 4 Paw Challenge, an event down at Thetford Forest, Norfolk. It was a multi category event, incorporating canicross, bikejor, scooters and full dryland sled rigs. For me, it was my first ever go at bikejor. I like to know what I’m doing 4 Paw Challenge

Parkrun Results 11 October 2025

Bolton Parkrun Rachel Hancock 27:56 (8th female and first in age group) Beverly Atherton-McKenna 27:59  (9th female and 2nd in age group) Gillian Caldwell 32:16 (first in age category) Ellesmere Port Jay Smith 26:36 (2nd in age category) Haigh Woodland Parkrun Chris Baker 24:54 Heather Soden and Buddy 27:28 (2nd in age category) Ian Burns Parkrun Results 11 October 2025

Langdale Horseshoe Fell Race

Race report by Josie: 12.5mi/5000ft ascent. It’s a beast of a race from start to finish! Starting with a 2mile climb onto the tops followed by a run across Martcrag Moor, the home of the fellrunner swallowing bogs! A spicy traverse under Esk Pike. A rocky ascent of Bowfell before a navigational nightmare of Crinkle Langdale Horseshoe Fell Race

Manchester 1/2 Marathon by Antony

Race report by Antony: Completed my first half marathon today at the Manchester Half in 1 hour 39 minutes much quicker than I was expecting! I think the spectator encouragement got me round and playing catch the 1 hour 40 pacer for the majority of the race. Brilliant race really well organised I would recommend Manchester 1/2 Marathon by Antony

Manchester 1/2 Marathon by Emma

Race report by Emma: Ran Manchester Half Marathon this morning. It was my first time running this course, and I  got a  personal best  of 02:05:39, beating my previous  half marathon PB from March this year, which was 2:19:45. The weather conditions were brilliant. It had forecast sun but the mist from early morning seemed Manchester 1/2 Marathon by Emma

West Lancashire Half Marathon

Race report by Sally: Today Janet and I took part in the West Coast Half Marathon organised by the Fylde runners. We registered bright and early at the finish in Lytham on the side of Fairhaven Lake. Then took the bus that the tannoy kept telling us to board asap and do not wait for West Lancashire Half Marathon

Rivington Trail 1/2 Marathon

Race report by Gareth: An absolutely tremendous turnout of twelve Lostockers took on the final race in this year’s road/trail champs, the beautiful, at times stunning and always challenging Rivington Trail Half Marathon. An annual fundraiser for Chorley Ladies Football Club, this is an always friendly and well organised event with smiling & encouraging marshals Rivington Trail 1/2 Marathon

Bangor 10k

Rachel Stevens headed to Bangor to compete in the Festival of Racing. The weekend was hampered by Storm Amy. Rachel had hoped to run the local Parkrun on Saturday but this was cancelled. Rachel had also initially entered the ½ marathon, but this was sadly cancelled due to debris on the route following the storm. Bangor 10k

Wilmslow Triathlon

Race report by Rachel H: Evan Burrell & myself took part in the Wilmslow Autumn Triathlon Yesterday, despite a late swim start, Evan was strong on the swim overtaking several people, we battled winds on the bike but managed to put in stong performances, I missed a turn off so ended up doing 3 more Wilmslow Triathlon

Chester Marathon

Race report by Paul: Chester Marathon with Phil. Unfortunately I didnt manage to find phil before the race, and I knew i wasn’t going to see him on course. A bit to fast for me. Training was going well and then it wasn’t, I was 50/50 all week if I was going to do it Chester Marathon

Latest club news

Edinburgh 1/2 marathon

Race report by Jo: When I signed up for this race back in September, I definitely wasn’t expecting to be running in tropical heat in Edinburgh. The day kicked off early with a 5:45am park‑and‑ride bus into the city. The race started at 8am on Potterrow outside the University of Edinburgh’s McEwan Hall. After the ... Edinburgh 1/2 marathon

Monday 25th May 2026
Coronation Trail Race

Race report by Gareth: I’m suffering from severe race report writing fatigue so this may be brief…ish lol. Yet another terrific turnout of 21 Lostockers took part in last night’s second instalment of the midweek champs, the Coronation Trail Race. A fairly recent addition to the race calendar (in it’s 4th year) replacing the much ... Coronation Trail Race

Thursday 21st May 2026
Old County Tops Fell Race 2026

Race report by Josie: Tony & I travelled to the Lake District at weekend to compete in the Achille Ratti organised Old County Tops Fell Race. Covering around 37 miles and over 10,000 feet of ascent, it’s a pairs race and no easy feat! The Race starts in Great Langdale and takes in the tops ... Old County Tops Fell Race 2026

Monday 18th May 2026

100 Members
544 Miles ran this week
50940 Elevation gain achieved this weeK

What our members love about Lostock A.C.

Member
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.
Member
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.
Member
Rachel Hancock
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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