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Race report by Janet: Yesterday, Dan Wood and I took part in the Jubilee Bridge half marathon. Both hailing from Warrington, we were very excited to have the opportunity to run over the original Runcorn bridge, twice, without paying a toll! The Jubilee Bridge event, consists of a closed road 10k & Half Marathon which … Jubilee Bridge 1/2 Marathon

Report by Mark Shuttleworth: Leo Pollard Memorial Fell Race in Conjunction with Horwich Festival of Racing The weather forecast for Thursday 4th June wasn’t good with high chances of rain, however the forecast improved during race day, the rain held off and 96 runners had a wonderful time. Conditions were good if a bit windy … Leo Pollard Memorial Fell Race

Race report by Rachel Hancock: Bolton Ironman 70.3 Swim 1.2 mile The day started 5am at Pennington flash, last minute bike checks then dropping our bags off, Paul insisted we started the swim in the 40 min zone even though I was like shouldn’t we be further back, the national anthem played then Thunderstuck top … Ironman 70.3

It’s my goal this year to complete all the Lakeland Classic Fell Races. Last weekend was the first of the big races and this weekend, it got bigger! Ennerdale is a true horseshoe layout traversing major peaks in the Western Lake District. It’s notorious for its rough terrain and covers 23miles and almost 8,000ft ascent. … Ennerdale Horseshoe Fell Race

Saturday brought further celebrations as club members gathered at Parkrun to mark Ian Burns’ 200th Parkrun milestone. A strong Lostock contingent turned out in support, with several runners achieving age-category successes and personal bests.    Among the standout performances were Brian Halton (24:52),Janet Rhodes (25:55), Mary White (28:01) and Rachel Stevens(28:23), who all claimed victories … Ian’s 200th Parkrun

  The club’s ever-popular annual Treasure Hunt saw members racing around Westhoughton and Aspull in search of answers to a series of clues devised by club member Mark Smith. The event combined running, navigation and problem-solving, with participants covering between four and seven miles in pursuit of valuable points.    With warm sunshine and overgrown … Treasure Hunt

Road racing success came at the Manchester 10K and Half Marathon. Jo McManus completed the 10K in an impressive 47:41 and enjoyed the added bonus of meeting Olympic champion Dame Kelly Holmes at the finish line. Meanwhile, Andy Kerks continued his excellent form by recording a personal best of 1:41:14 in the half marathon.   

Race report by Gareth: A staggering turnout of 27, out of a field of 115 (and it would have been 28 if I counted Deb but I can’t as apparently, she’s not a member lol) Lostockers descended on Astley Park for the second of the 3-race series over the very seldom raced distance of 3.73 … Astley Park Trail Series – Race 2

Race report by Jo: Before I start, apologies if I’ve missed anyone, the Night Run results have to be searched individually, which makes it a very time‑consuming job. Friday evening’s Ironman Night Run was the second race in three days for most, and for Gaz Del Pacho it was unbelievably his third consecutive race. Around … Ironman Night Run

Race report by Josie: Duddon Valley Fell Race On Saturday, Tony & I headed up to Seathwaite in the Lake District for the first instalment of the Lakes Classic Series, The Long Duddon. The route is 18miles and 6,500ft ascent over the high fells and covers some treacherous terrain including rocky scrambles and deep bogs. … Dutton Valley Fell Race