Lostock AC members competed in the Bolton Night Run, the Friday prior to the main event. Participants could compete in either a 5k or 10k. The race routes started in Bolton Town Centre, went out to Queens Park and back to the finish line.
On the 10k, Paul Edwards had a fantastic run and was the 4thperson to finish the race in 38:38, he was also 1st in age category. David Gregson also had an amazing run finishing in51:05.
Greg Kilshaw was the first Lostocker home in the 5k in 21:31, just one second behind was Hazel Hatfield in 21:32 who was 1st in her age category. Warming up for the Ironman on Sunday, Lacey completed the race in 24:03. Other results include Jo McManus 24:57 (2nd in age her category), Rachel Stevens 26:38, Gillian Caldwell 31:25 (2nd in age category)and Ellie Fortune 36:58.
At Bolton parkrun, Rachel H celebrated a remarkable achievement as she completed her 350th parkrun, a milestone made even more memorable amid a bustling field of 340 runners. A busy start made positioning tricky, but that did little to dampen the enthusiasm or performances of those taking part. There were several standout results, including a ... Rachel’s 350th Parkrun
Carol showed real determination at the Stockport Daffodil 10k, battling through illness earlier in the week to reach the start line. Now in its fifth year the Daffodil 10k is held on a closed road course in Stockport starting on Jackson’s Lane and taking in Chester Road/Woodford Road and a section of the A555. The ... Stockport Daffodil 10k
Race report by Tom: I’ve never been to Cornwall so what better way to see as much as possible than a 50 miler around the Coast. I arrived Friday for registration, parked up the van and immediately questioned my life choices as Storm Ingrid was in full force. Could be worse, could have been one ... Arc of Attrition 50