Rachel Stevens

Race report by Josie: On Saturday, I travelled to the beautiful village of Buttermere in the Western Lake District to run The Buttermere Sailbeck Fell Race. A tough 15km (9.3mi)/ 1,315m (4314ft) mountain horseshoe over two distinct ridgelines. Although a relatively short fell race (for me), a lot of elevation is packed into the distance … Buttermere Sailbeck Fell Race 2026

Race report by Gareth: Last night another great turnout of 23 Lostockers, out of a stacked/fast field of 294, crossed the border into the Peoples Republic of Wigan to take part in the fourth chapter of this year’s midweek champs…the Haigh Hall 4. After retina & fingerprint scans (a recent introduction following Brexit) we were … Haigh Hall 4 Mile Race

Haigh Woodland Parkrun Greg Kilshaw 23:51 Janet Rhodes 24:19 (2nd female and first in age category) Brian Halton 24:32 (2nd in age category) Chris Baker 24:52 Matt Withers 25:22 Andy Laycock 26:13 Heather Soden 26:15 (new Haigh PB) Beverley Atherton-McKenna 27:04 Anthony Maxwell 29:04 Terri Aldred 29:16 Sally McCoy 29:53 (3rd in age category) Sheila … Parkrun Results 6 June 2026

Race report by Janet: Yesterday, Dan Wood and I took part in the Jubilee Bridge half marathon. Both hailing from Warrington, we were very excited to have the opportunity to run over the original Runcorn bridge, twice, without paying a toll! The Jubilee Bridge event, consists of a closed road 10k & Half Marathon which … Jubilee Bridge 1/2 Marathon

Report by Mark Shuttleworth: Leo Pollard Memorial Fell Race in Conjunction with Horwich Festival of Racing The weather forecast for Thursday 4th June wasn’t good with high chances of rain, however the forecast improved during race day, the rain held off and 96 runners had a wonderful time. Conditions were good if a bit windy … Leo Pollard Memorial Fell Race

Race report by Rachel Hancock: Bolton Ironman 70.3 Swim 1.2 mile The day started 5am at Pennington flash, last minute bike checks then dropping our bags off, Paul insisted we started the swim in the 40 min zone even though I was like shouldn’t we be further back, the national anthem played then Thunderstuck top … Ironman 70.3

It’s my goal this year to complete all the Lakeland Classic Fell Races. Last weekend was the first of the big races and this weekend, it got bigger! Ennerdale is a true horseshoe layout traversing major peaks in the Western Lake District. It’s notorious for its rough terrain and covers 23miles and almost 8,000ft ascent. … Ennerdale Horseshoe Fell Race

Saturday brought further celebrations as club members gathered at Parkrun to mark Ian Burns’ 200th Parkrun milestone. A strong Lostock contingent turned out in support, with several runners achieving age-category successes and personal bests.    Among the standout performances were Brian Halton (24:52),Janet Rhodes (25:55), Mary White (28:01) and Rachel Stevens(28:23), who all claimed victories … Ian’s 200th Parkrun

  The club’s ever-popular annual Treasure Hunt saw members racing around Westhoughton and Aspull in search of answers to a series of clues devised by club member Mark Smith. The event combined running, navigation and problem-solving, with participants covering between four and seven miles in pursuit of valuable points.    With warm sunshine and overgrown … Treasure Hunt

Road racing success came at the Manchester 10K and Half Marathon. Jo McManus completed the 10K in an impressive 47:41 and enjoyed the added bonus of meeting Olympic champion Dame Kelly Holmes at the finish line. Meanwhile, Andy Kerks continued his excellent form by recording a personal best of 1:41:14 in the half marathon.