Janet completed the Anglezarke Amble. This is an epic event organised by West Lancashire Long Distance Walking Association, the event is open to both runners and walkers. The route taken by Janet covered 16.5 miles and over 2,500ft of elevation gain. The event starts close to Rivington Tea Rooms and participants summit Rivington Pike, Brown … Anglezarke Amble
write up by Road Captain Gareth Sunday saw 9 Lostockers take part in the first race on our road/trail club champs and the first in the Cental Lancs Grand Prix – the Bolton United Harriers 5K. You don’t see many road 5K races these days so this one is a must!. It’s a cracking good … Bolton United Harriers 5k
Rachel Hancock and Rachel Stevens joined 1,266 runners and completed the Mad Dog 10K in Southport. The race is known for having a different theme every year. This year the theme was Barkbie (based on Barbie), and participants are encouraged to engage with the theme. The race started at Stanely High School and then … Mad Dog 10k
Husband and Wife duo, Martin and Amanda Smith headed to Grizedale to compete in the Grizedale Trail 13 & 26. The race begins at Grizedale Forest Visitor Centre. The half marathon course is the first 13 miles of the marathon route and takes place on forest tracks. The route is undulating, with an elevation gain … Grizedale 1/2 marathon and full marathon
Not content with just racing on Friday Tony and Josie competed in the Loughrigg Silver Howe Chase on Sunday. They were joined by fellow Lostocker, Mark. This is another tough race covering 8.7 miles and 2,887ft. The race started in Ambleside in the Lake District and climbs the tough Longhrigg Fell and then heads … Loughrigg Silver Howe
On Friday Lostock AC members Tony Marlow and Josie Greenhalgh headed to the Darwen Moors to compete in the Mr Sparkles Dark Un Fell Race. The race started at the Royal Arms on Tockholes Road at 7:30pm so headtorches are required. This is a very popular 5.2mi/890ft race with only 100 entries available. The … Mr Sparkles Dark in Fell Race
Bolton Parkrun’s 13th Birthday Parkrun: Matt Carney (30:03), Sinead Carney (30:45) second in her age category and Rachel Hancock who was dressed as the Riddler from Batman (30:49). Haigh Parkrun: Any Laycock (24:43) and Ian Burns (30:18). Pennington Flash: Mark Checkley (31:54) The Cinder Track: Paul Edwards (19:20), finishing 4th overall and securing 1st in … Parkrun Results 3 February 2024
Lostock AC members Rachel and Ste joined 1313 other runners taking part in the Stockport Daffodil 10k. This is the 4th year the race has taken place. The race starts at Richmond Rovers Junior Football Club on Jacksons Lane, turning onto Chester Road/Woodford Road. It then joins the path at the side of the A555 … Stockport Daffodil 10k
Parkrun results 27 January 2024 Bolton Melonie Crompton 25:49 (4th female and first in age category) Rachel Hancock 27:12 (5th female and first in age category) Haigh Woodland Park Andy Laycock 24:22 Chris Baker 24:39 Ian Burns 29:25 Karen Taylor 34:07 Volunteer: Rachel Stevens- course check Burnage Mark Checkley 31:47
Checkers competed in the Strange Struggle Fell Race, organised by Fat Boys Running club. This is a fun and friendly 9.9km fell race on a beautiful route, in Hathersage, west of Sheffield. The race includes a tough climb of 1,250ft. After a brief shower just before the start, it stayed dryish, except for a lot ... Strange Struggle Fell Race
Fell Captain Josie had a busy weekend of racing. On Saturday she completed the Three Shires Fell Race. This is a tough race, starting in Ambleside, covering 20k (12.4 miles) and 4000ft elevation gain. Greenhalgh completed the gruelling race in 3:44:18. On Sunday she took part in the Achille Ratti Club Race to Lingmoor. This ... Josie’s Busy weekend
Lostock AC members headed to Bury to compete in the Bury 10k for the latest instalment of the Road Runners Championship. 7 Lostockers lined up with over 1,000 runners in the rain to complete the 10k route. Starting in Bury Town Centre, the race headed towards Tottington for approximately 2.5 miles. Participants then completed a ... Bury 10k
