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.
Race report by Jon: Had a fantastic weekend of bikejor racing at Thetford Forest at the 4 Paw Challenge. The format was 4 races over 3 days – Friday night (3.6k), Saturday morning (same 3.6k), Saturday night (2.2k) and Sunday morning (the 3.6k in reverse). Remarkably, the course organisers managed to find the only hill ... Thetford Forest 4 Paw Challenge
Race report by Andy K: On Sunday four Lostockers headed to Chester to tackle the 16th annual MBNA Chester Marathon. This course is a favourite for a number of team green and it was easy to see why. Janet, Greg, Dan, and Andy joined 5776 other runners gathered at Chester Racecourse for 9am to be ... Chester Marathon
The October instalment of the Lostock AC Parkrun Championships took place at Worsley Woods Parkrun, with an impressive 22 Lostockers turning out for the 5k event. Set amongst the picturesque woodland and trails of Worsley, the course provides a mixture of paths, woodland sections and undulating terrain, making it a popular challenge for local runners. ... Worsley Woods Parkrun Championship