Rachel Stevens

Rachel Hancock and Rachel Stevens joined 1,266 runners and completed the Mad Dog 10K in Southport. The race is known for having a different theme every year. This year the theme was Barkbie (based on Barbie), and participants are encouraged to engage with the theme.   The race started at Stanely High School and then … Mad Dog 10k

Husband and Wife duo, Martin and Amanda Smith headed to Grizedale to compete in the Grizedale Trail 13 & 26. The race begins at Grizedale Forest Visitor Centre. The half marathon course is the first 13 miles of the marathon route and takes place on forest tracks. The route is undulating, with an elevation gain … Grizedale 1/2 marathon and full marathon

Not content with just racing on Friday Tony and Josie competed in the Loughrigg Silver Howe Chase on Sunday. They were joined by fellow Lostocker, Mark. This is another tough race covering 8.7 miles and 2,887ft.   The race started in Ambleside in the Lake District and climbs the tough Longhrigg Fell and then heads … Loughrigg Silver Howe

On Friday Lostock AC members Tony Marlow and Josie Greenhalgh headed to the Darwen Moors to compete in the Mr Sparkles Dark Un Fell Race.   The race started at the Royal Arms on Tockholes Road at 7:30pm so headtorches are required. This is a very popular 5.2mi/890ft race with only 100 entries available.  The … Mr Sparkles Dark in Fell Race

Bolton Parkrun’s 13th Birthday Parkrun: Matt Carney (30:03), Sinead Carney (30:45) second in her age category and Rachel Hancock who was dressed as the Riddler from Batman (30:49). Haigh Parkrun: Any Laycock (24:43) and Ian Burns (30:18). Pennington Flash: Mark Checkley (31:54) The Cinder Track: Paul Edwards (19:20), finishing 4th overall and securing 1st in … Parkrun Results 3 February 2024

Lostock AC members Rachel and Ste  joined 1313 other runners taking part in the Stockport Daffodil 10k. This is the 4th year the race has taken place. The race starts at Richmond Rovers Junior Football Club on Jacksons Lane, turning onto Chester Road/Woodford Road. It then joins the path at the side of the A555 … Stockport Daffodil 10k

Parkrun results 27 January 2024 Bolton Melonie Crompton 25:49 (4th female and first in age category) Rachel Hancock 27:12 (5th female and first in age category)   Haigh Woodland Park Andy Laycock 24:22 Chris Baker 24:39 Ian Burns 29:25 Karen Taylor 34:07 Volunteer: Rachel Stevens- course check   Burnage Mark Checkley 31:47

It was initially presumed that the race would be cancelled but despite the mud, the race was on! The muddy conditions made this a tough race and participants described the route as ‘brutal.’ The ladies were the first to race, starting at 1.35pm, they completed 3 laps of a water logged field, covering 5k. The … Cross country

Due to the icy conditions, many of the local Parkruns were cancelled but Lostocker Kath Johnson travelled to Poolsbrook Parkrun, finishing in an awesome 36:02.

Mark Checkley completed the Stanbury Splash. This race is 6.7 miles covering a tough elevation gain of 1200ft. Starting from Penistone Hill Country Park, the race circuits the upper reaches of Ponden Clough and Stanbury Moor. Mark had a fantastic race, finishing in 1:29.