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Race report by Jo: Blackpool came alive yesterday as hundreds of runners took to the seafront for the annual Blackpool Half Marathon. The weather was cool and overcast — near-perfect running conditions. The course, as always, showcased the very best of Blackpool’s iconic scenery. Runners began near the North Pier, with the first few miles … Blackpool 1/2 Marathon

Race report by Paul: Manchester 2025 done. 4.31 Massive well done to Philip Holland, Dave Parry and Melonie Goodall too you all did amazing especially in the heat Started off felling pretty good but knew it would be a long hard slog, it was hot sunny literally blasting on your head especially when there’s no … Manchester Marathon 2025

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