Race report by Karen: Yesterday I completed the London marathon, albeit very slowly! My training hadn’t gone anywhere near as well as it could, so I knew I wouldn’t be anywhere close to my marathon pb, but with the addition of the very hot weather it took even longer than I’d hoped and I finally … London Marathon 2025
Race report by Rachel H: Ribby Hall Triathlon didn’t disappoint, the atmosphere in the pool area was relaxed and not highly competitive which helped with the nerves, the swim went well and I didn’t miss count my lengths then into T1, greeted by a very jovial chap with a blue moustache, glad I opted to … Ribby Hall Triathlon
The Runthrough Media City race series returned for 2025 on Wednesday. Jo and Rachel S headed to Salford to compete in the 5k. In a slightly change to the course, the race commenced outside the Lowry Theatre. It was a busy race with over 700 runners competing over two distances. The 5k and 10k start … Media City April 5k
Preston Parkrun Dave Wilkes 22:30 (second in age category) Gareth Pratt 23:09 Hazel Hatfield 23:29 (6th female and 1st in age category) Jo McManus 23:50 (9th female and second in age category) Andy Laycock 23:54 (third in age group) Brian Halton 24:13 Luke Baker 24:19 (third in age category) Tony Maxwell 25:03 Rachel Hancock 25:13 … Parkrun Results 26 April 2025
The Easter weekend was not merely for chocolate eggs and on Easter Saturday 8 Lostockers completed in the Rivington Pike Fell Race organised by Horwich RMI Harriers. The race is described as one of the oldest and most historic races in the Country. Starting at the bottom of Lever Park Avenue as the name suggests, … Rivington Pike Fell Race
Bolton Parkrun Rachel Hancock and Locki 36:55 Haigh Woodland Parkrun Andy Laycock 24:04 (third in age category) Brian Halton 24:08 (new PB and first in age category) Tony Maxwell 24:55 (first in age category) Rachel Stevens 27:44 (second in age category) Matt Withers 29:04 Ian Burns 29:33 Sheila Garewal 30:55 (third in age category) Mark … Parkrun Results 19 April 2025
Race report by Janet: On Sunday 13th April, 5 Lostockers took part in the Schneider Electric Paris Marathon. Following months of training and many injuries along the way, the Lostock team of Beverley Atherton McKenna, Lynda Hardman, Greg Kilshaw, Sally McCoy and Janet Rhodes all made it to the start line with great support from … Paris Marathon
Rachel S competed in the Race to the Castle in Lancaster. This is a beautiful race. Participants start to the north of Lancaster City Centre and run along the River Lune. It is a flat course until you reach the castle where you are welcomed by a very steep hill. Runners predominantly walked up the … Race to the Castle Lancaster
Mark C and Rob completed the Wardle Skyline Fell Race. The race takes place north of Rochdale and covers 7 miles. The run out is an undulating climb going over three tops. The run back is a superb easy gradient going downhill forever. However there is a sting in the tail. It wouldn’t be a … Wardle Skyline Fell Race
Andy and Brian completed the Rivington 10 mile challenge. As the name suggests this is a tough race with runners climbing 1,150ft. The race follows the Anglezarke Reservoir to White Coppice and back. Andy had an awesome race finishing in 1:34:07 to achieve 35th overall. Brian also had an impressive race finishing in 1:40:01.
Lostockers were on tour at Parkrun this weekend: Katie Edern ran 31:33 at Holyrood Park in Edinburgh to finish third in her age category, while Rachel Stevens produced an excellent run at Oosterplas Parkrun in the Netherlands, finishing in 26:45 to place eighth overall, second female and first in her age category.
On the international stage, Paul Edwards represented the club at the Paris Marathon, completing the iconic race in 3:09:52. The Paris course is widely regarded as one of the most scenic marathon routes in the world, beginning on the famous Champs-Élysées and passing some of the city’s most recognisable landmarks, including the Place de la ... Paris Marathon
Race report by Andy K Yesterday I ran my first ever marathon which is something even 6 months ago I’d never thought I’d write Between the ever increasing long runs, the hill reps, the strength training and trying to actually put thought into what I eat, the training has been long and brutal. Over the ... Boston UK marathon
