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.
Bolton Parkrun: Jay Smith 28:26 Sheila Garewal 32:00 (1st in age category) Haigh Woodland Parkrun: Antony Sutton 21:49 (3rd in age category) Andy Kirks 22:16 Chris Baker 24:09 Greg Kilsham 24:32(3rd in age category) Matt Withers 24:35 Brian Halton 25:15 (2nd in age category) Sally McCoy 25:39 (1st in age category) Heather Soden 27:27 (2nd ... Parkrun Results
Race report by Steve: Sunday morning didn’t have the familiar Lancashire chill we’re used but at last it was mild! The atmosphere around the school car park was comfortably warm from the off. The Ian Hesketh Memorial Duathlon — a low-key, friendly affair run by Burnden Roadrunners for the second time — is exactly the ... Ian Hesketh Memorial Duathlon Race
Race report by Jo: When I signed up for this race back in September, I definitely wasn’t expecting to be running in tropical heat in Edinburgh. The day kicked off early with a 5:45am park‑and‑ride bus into the city. The race started at 8am on Potterrow outside the University of Edinburgh’s McEwan Hall. After the ... Edinburgh 1/2 marathon