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Gareth and Louise headed to the Lake district take part in the Lakeland Trails Keswick challenges. It was an extremely hot day which impacted runners performances. Gareth defeated the 10k, the includes 1000ft of climbing in 1:00:46, achieving 3rd in his age category. Despite 2 nasty falls, Louise was able to complete the 15k in … Keswick Trail Challenges

Lostock AC members embarked on another challenge, the gruelling Yorkshire Man. This is an off-road marathon across the South Pennines. The 26.2 miles covers a dizzying elevation gain of 3,300ft. The rain was not kind, and this made the race even more demanding. Some paths had turned to rivers and participants were required to wade … The Yorkshire Man Marathon

On Sunday 3 members headed to Newcastle to take part in the iconic Great North Run. The race sees 60,000 participants run from 13.1 miles from Newcastle upon Tyne to South Sheilds. The race is famous for it’s fantastic support all along the course and the red arrows flying over the Tyne Bridge. Jo was … Great North Run 2024

Bolton Parkrun Anthony Maxwell  26:46 (1st in age category) Sheila Garewal 32:10 (1st in age category) Rachel Hancock 35:11   Haigh Woodland Parkrun Ian Burns 30:01   Pennington Flash Parkrun Mark Checkley 30:53   Rothay (Ambleside) Parkrun Andy Laycock 24:21   Sale Water Parkrun Lynda Hardman 29:35 (2nd in age category)    

Saturday 31st August 2024 – The Grisedale Horseshoe Fell Race Race report by Shutters: This was the 3rd Lakes race in the 3 race series and is approx. 10 miles long and has 5000ft of ascent. Starting in Glenridding and visiting Birkhouse Moor, Catstye Cam, Helvellyn, Grisedale Tarn, St Sunday Crag, in short it is … The Grisedale Horseshoe Fell Race

Lostocker Rachel Stevens competed in the August instalment of the Runthrough Media City 5k. The race takes place at the iconic Media City in Salford. The race commences outside the BBC studios and participants by following the Manchester Ship canal, before completing a loop, running across a bridge and past the Lowry Theatre. The race … Media City 5k

Wednesday night saw the annual Chair’s Fell Race. This is a race for club members that commences at Rivington Hall Barn and traverses the fells of Rivington, The race covers 5 miles and an elevation gain of over 100ft. The race requires runners to run to the top of the Pike and also to the … Chair’s Fell Race

Sunday saw the next instalment of the Central Lancashire Grand Prix race service. 6 members headed to Leigh to take part in the Pennington Flash 5 Mile Trail Race organised by local club Leigh Harriers. It was perfect weather for the race with the rain staying away.   The race started on the club’s running … Pennington Flash 5 Mile Trail Race

Rachel H competed in the West Lancs Summer Triathlon. This event takes place at Edge Hill University. It starts with a 400m swim in the University pool which is proceeded with a 21.5k cycle and a 5k run, around the university grounds. Rachel had an amazing race finishing in 1:24:45.

Husband and wife duo, Jenna and Paul, took part in the Smithy’s Charity Trail Run. The race commences in Rainy’s Deakins Park, heading past DunscarGolf Club, past Springs Reservoir before heading along Belmont Road. Participants then turn back towards the park. Running the race together, they finished in 50:52. Their daughter Edie also completed the … Smithy’s Charity Trail Race