Lostock member David Gregson travelled to New York to take part in the world famous, New York marathon. This iconic race starts on Staten Island, heads through Brooklyn, up to Queens before crossing the Queensborough Bridge in toManhatton. The race then heads north into the Brox, runners then head south running the final 3 miles … New York Marathon
Bolton Parkrun Melonie Crompton 29:40 Rachel Hancock and her dog Loki 49:49 (both in Halloween fancy dress). Fell Foot Parkrun Anthony Maxwell 25:08 (first in age category) Sheila Garewal 30:25 (third in age category) Haigh Parkrun Andy Laycock 23:12 (second in age category) Chris Baker 23:42 Lee Burns 28:10 Ian Burns 29:39 Keswick Parkrun Rachel … Parkrun Results
Report by Janet: On Saturday 26th October myself and Greg took part in a 10 mile off road Charity Bike Ride in Settle into raise funds for Sue Ryder. The charity supports families and their loved ones with end of life care. It’s a fantastic annual event and there’s no excuse not to do it … Sue Ryder 10 mile challenge
Bolton Parkrun Rachel Hancock 25:43 (5th female and first in age category) Stephen Davies 37:11 Haigh Woodland Parkrun Andy Laycock 23:17 Chris Baker 24:21 Brian Halton 25:42 (second in age category) Jo McManus 26:03 (second in age category) Rachel Stevens 28:29 Ian Burns 29:45 Lurdes Corlett (and Denis the dog) 32:25 Heaton Parkrun Beverley Atherton-McKenna … Parkrun Results 27 October 2024
Saturday saw the start of the cross-country season with 5 Lostock AC members heading to Heaton Park for the first instalment. This is always a tough event with lots of mud on an undulating difficult course. The course consists of 2 gruelling laps. The ladies’ race is first, covering 5 miles. The first female home … Cross Country 1
Rachel S braved the weather and headed to the Welsh coast to take part in the Abergele running festival. The festival consists of both a 5k and a 10k. The 5k race commenced at 9.30am. Storm Ashley was making herself known to runners with strong wind and rain. The race was a flat and straight … Abergele 5k & 10k
On Wednesday, the Lostock AC’s usual social run was replaced by the annual Chairs Road Race. This is a friendly competition for club members in which participants can pick a short or long course. The long route covers 4 miles, starting at Victoria Road in Horwich, runners run along Chorley Old Road to the Bob’s … Chair’s Road Race
Bolton Parkrun: Anthony Maxwell 27:07 (1st in age category) Sheila Garewal 31:25 (1st in age category) Rachel Hancock 54:11 (walk) Haigh Woodland Parkrun Matt Carney 23:55 Chris Baker 24:00 (2nd in age category) Johanna McManus 26:46 (1st in age category) Andy Laycock 28:45 (3rd in age category) Ian Burns 30:11 Nova Prestatyn Parkrun Rachel … Parkrun Results 19 October 2024
On Sunday, 5 Lostockers joined 18,500 runners at the Manchester 1/2 marathon. The race starts at Old Trafford then heads towards Manchester City Centre, before entering the city participants completed a u-turn and heading out to Sale. The course then headed back to Old Trafford via Chorlton. Celebrating his birthday by running the race, Dave … Manchester Half Marathon
Gaz and Rachel travelled to London to take part in the iconic Royal Parks Half Marathon. The race starts in Hyde Park before heading out the park, through Wellington Arch and Green Park, past Buckingham Palace and then along St James Park. Runners then see some fantastic sights including the Houses of Parliament, 10 Downing … Royal Parks 1/2 Marathon
Race Report by Checkers: Happy New year everyone Yesterday morning I went to Glossop to do the Wormstones fell race. This is a very good proper fell race. You set off 200m downhill on the road then join a very long queue over a stile still going down through the woods. The the real work ... Wormstones Fell Race
Haigh Woodland Park Andy Laycock 24:08 Greg Kilshaw 24:44 Brian Halton 25:22 Tony Maxwell 26:12 (2nd in age category) Rachel Stevens 27.51 (1st in age category) Matt Withers 29:33 Katie Edern 30:12 (2nd in age category) Ian Burns 30:15 Sheila Garewal 30:15 (1st in age category) Karen Taylor 33:26 Heaton Park Rachel Hancock 29:05
Haigh Woodland Parkrun Andy Laycock 25:14 Greg Kilshaw 25:55 Brian Halton 25:56 (3rd in age category) Tony Maxwell 26:49 (2nd in age category) 28:26 (2nd in age category) Beverley Atherton- McKenna 30:12 (2nd in age category) Gareth Pratt 31:02 Ian Burns 31:09 Katie Edern 31:24 Sheila Garewal 31:46 (2nd in age category) Heaton Park: Rachel ... Parkrun Results New Years Day
