Rachel Stevens

The Manchester Marathon 2026 once again proved that while rain may be a Manchester staple, race day is the exception. Under near-perfect conditions, a record-breaking 42,000 runners gathered, ready to take on the challenge in what would become the city’s biggest marathon yet. With runners setting off in waves, anticipation built quickly. Phil was first … Manchester Marathon – race report by Paul

Race Report by Phil: They say it always rains in Manchester… Except on marathon day! This year was Manchester’s biggest yet with 42,000 runners taking part … Theres something appealing about a flat terrain route which is primed for PBs. The conditions were perfect and everything was setup to be a good day and chasing … Manchester Marathon Race report by Phil

Race report by Gareth: Another terrific turnout of 19 Lostockers headed north yesterday for the 4th instalment of this year’s road/trail champs…the Lancaster Three Bridges 10K. Starting & finishing (🤮) on the track at Salt Ayre sports centre, this is for the most part a flat & fast 10K crisscrossing the picturesque River Lune. As … Lancaster 3 Bridges 10k

Race report by Emma: Yesterday’s Manchester Marathon was tough. The weather started off ideal—cool, sunny, and comfortable—but it didn’t stay that way for long, and I ended up feeling far too hot. Around mile 9 or 10, I developed a really painful stitch that forced me to stop for while. Luckily, I had some Gaviscon … Manchester Marathon

Race report by Josie: Saturday’s Fell Race Report   As part of the club’s Lakeland Fell Championship, three Lostockers travelled to Stair in the Newlands Valley of the Lake District to compete. Rob Sharkey took on the Newlands Memorial Fell Race, a popular 11.5‑mile route with 3,609ft of ascent. Tony Marlow and Josie Greenhalgh opted … Teenager with Altitude Trail Race

Alexandra Parkrun: Jay Smith 24:24 Hafan Pwllheli Matt Carney 27:52 (1st in age category) Haigh Woodland Park: Lee Burns 29:16 Greg Kilshaw 29:55 Ian Burns 30:29 (3rd in age category) Carol Ensor 31:26 Jamaica Pond Boston USA Sally McCoy 24:51 (1st in age category) Janet Rhodes 28:07 Morecambe Prom George Iveson 26:28 Rothwell Parkrun: Dan … Parkrun Results – 18 April 2026

Race report by Rachel H: Mary White and myself took part in the sprint distance triathlon this morning, it’s a very popular event with a competitive field of athletes, it’s based at the Edge hill University campus, 400m pool swim, then 3 laps of the fairly flat bike course and a 5k run round the … West Lancs Spring Triathlon

Lostockers were on tour at Parkrun this weekend: Katie Edern ran 31:33 at Holyrood Park in Edinburgh to finish third in her age category, while Rachel Stevens produced an excellent run at Oosterplas Parkrun in the Netherlands, finishing in 26:45 to place eighth overall, second female and first in her age category.

On the international stage, Paul Edwards represented the club at the Paris Marathon, completing the iconic race in 3:09:52. The Paris course is widely regarded as one of the most scenic marathon routes in the world, beginning on the famous Champs-Élysées and passing some of the city’s most recognisable landmarks, including the Place de la … Paris Marathon

Race report by Andy K Yesterday I ran my first ever marathon which is something even 6 months ago I’d never thought I’d write Between the ever increasing long runs, the hill reps, the strength training and trying to actually put thought into what I eat, the training has been long and brutal. Over the … Boston UK marathon