Tribute by Josie: On Friday 19th July, the fellrunning community said goodbye to Joss Naylor MBE in one of the most heartwarming & colourful displays of respect for a man who inspired us all! It was an amazing send off that was a privilege to attend and I think Joss would’ve said ‘Aye, it was … Tribute to Joss Naylor MBE
Bolton Parkrun: Rachel Hancock 26:19 (4th female and first in her age category) and Stephen Davies 37:10 (New Parkrun PB). Haigh Woodland Parkrun: Andy Laycock 24:09, Brian Halton 24:49 (2nd in his age category), Chris Baker 25:12, Gareth Pratt 25:28, Jo McManus 26:51 (2nd in age category), Karen Taylor 31:33 and Francesca Corcoran 34:32. Pennington … Parkrun Results 20 July 2024
Lostock AC members enjoyed a fantastic weekend in Ambleside in the Lakes District taking part in a number of the Lakeland Trails challenges. The event sees participants taking part in a numbers of races including 100k, 55k, 23k and 14k. Josie and Greg opted for the epic 55k challenge. The course covers an epic 35miles … Lakeland Trails – Ambleside
Race report by Checkers: Always had this race on my calendar. Having previously done the tour of Bradwell I remembered what the terrain was like. Even though it was damp today I still chose trail shoes. As the grass trods are like a carpet and fantastic to run on. I also had my tour of … Peak Forrest Fell Race
The final race in the Lostock AC Road and Trail Midweek Championships took place this week with 17 members heading to Chorley for the final instalment of the Astley Park Race Series. This was the final of 3 races. Paul E had an amazing series and completed the 3.8 mile run in 23:51, followed by … Astley Park Trail Series 3/3
Lostockers took part in the first ever Scarecrow Festival Race in Blackrod. The race was part of the hugely popular Scarecrow Festival that takes place in Blackrod every July. The race commenced at The Hilltops and then headed down Manchester Road, through the centre of Blackrod, then back along Vicarage Road, down the side of … Blackrod Scarecrow Festival 10k
Fell Runners, Josie and Tony travelled to the Lake District to compete in the 2024 Edition of the Saunders Lakeland Mountain Marathon. The event takes place over 2 days and participants have 12 hours to find controls, they must navigating the fells with a partner, carrying all theyneed for the weekend on their backs back. … Saunders Lakeland Mountain Marathon
Race Report by Checkers: Happy New year everyone Yesterday morning I went to Glossop to do the Wormstones fell race. This is a very good proper fell race. You set off 200m downhill on the road then join a very long queue over a stile still going down through the woods. The the real work ... Wormstones Fell Race
Haigh Woodland Park Andy Laycock 24:08 Greg Kilshaw 24:44 Brian Halton 25:22 Tony Maxwell 26:12 (2nd in age category) Rachel Stevens 27.51 (1st in age category) Matt Withers 29:33 Katie Edern 30:12 (2nd in age category) Ian Burns 30:15 Sheila Garewal 30:15 (1st in age category) Karen Taylor 33:26 Heaton Park Rachel Hancock 29:05
Haigh Woodland Parkrun Andy Laycock 25:14 Greg Kilshaw 25:55 Brian Halton 25:56 (3rd in age category) Tony Maxwell 26:49 (2nd in age category) 28:26 (2nd in age category) Beverley Atherton- McKenna 30:12 (2nd in age category) Gareth Pratt 31:02 Ian Burns 31:09 Katie Edern 31:24 Sheila Garewal 31:46 (2nd in age category) Heaton Park: Rachel ... Parkrun Results New Years Day
