Report by Janet: On Saturday 26th October myself and Greg took part in a 10 mile off road Charity Bike Ride in Settle into raise funds for Sue Ryder. The charity supports families and their loved ones with end of life care. It’s a fantastic annual event and there’s no excuse not to do it … Sue Ryder 10 mile challenge
Bolton Parkrun Rachel Hancock 25:43 (5th female and first in age category) Stephen Davies 37:11 Haigh Woodland Parkrun Andy Laycock 23:17 Chris Baker 24:21 Brian Halton 25:42 (second in age category) Jo McManus 26:03 (second in age category) Rachel Stevens 28:29 Ian Burns 29:45 Lurdes Corlett (and Denis the dog) 32:25 Heaton Parkrun Beverley Atherton-McKenna … Parkrun Results 27 October 2024
Saturday saw the start of the cross-country season with 5 Lostock AC members heading to Heaton Park for the first instalment. This is always a tough event with lots of mud on an undulating difficult course. The course consists of 2 gruelling laps. The ladies’ race is first, covering 5 miles. The first female home … Cross Country 1
Rachel S braved the weather and headed to the Welsh coast to take part in the Abergele running festival. The festival consists of both a 5k and a 10k. The 5k race commenced at 9.30am. Storm Ashley was making herself known to runners with strong wind and rain. The race was a flat and straight … Abergele 5k & 10k
On Wednesday, the Lostock AC’s usual social run was replaced by the annual Chairs Road Race. This is a friendly competition for club members in which participants can pick a short or long course. The long route covers 4 miles, starting at Victoria Road in Horwich, runners run along Chorley Old Road to the Bob’s … Chair’s Road Race
Bolton Parkrun: Anthony Maxwell 27:07 (1st in age category) Sheila Garewal 31:25 (1st in age category) Rachel Hancock 54:11 (walk) Haigh Woodland Parkrun Matt Carney 23:55 Chris Baker 24:00 (2nd in age category) Johanna McManus 26:46 (1st in age category) Andy Laycock 28:45 (3rd in age category) Ian Burns 30:11 Nova Prestatyn Parkrun Rachel … Parkrun Results 19 October 2024
On Sunday, 5 Lostockers joined 18,500 runners at the Manchester 1/2 marathon. The race starts at Old Trafford then heads towards Manchester City Centre, before entering the city participants completed a u-turn and heading out to Sale. The course then headed back to Old Trafford via Chorlton. Celebrating his birthday by running the race, Dave … Manchester Half Marathon
Gaz and Rachel travelled to London to take part in the iconic Royal Parks Half Marathon. The race starts in Hyde Park before heading out the park, through Wellington Arch and Green Park, past Buckingham Palace and then along St James Park. Runners then see some fantastic sights including the Houses of Parliament, 10 Downing … Royal Parks 1/2 Marathon
Lostockers were out in force for the penultimate race in the Central Lancashire Grand Prix series, the Gin Pit 5 mile Trail Race. The race is organised by local running club, Astley and Tyldesley Road Runners. The race consists of laps around the old Gin Pit Colliery and Nook Pits Wood. Due to the weather … Gin Pit 5 Mile Trail Race
Bolton Parkrun Melonie Crompton 28:33 (third in age category) Rachel Hancock 28:36 (third in age category) Kath Johnson 38:09 (third in age category) Haigh Woodland Parkrun Andy Laycock 23:21 Brian Halton 24:36 Rachel Stevens 26:51 (new Haigh PB and second in age category) Ian Burns 29:29 Gillian Caldwell 31:28 (new Haigh PB and first in ... Parkrun Results 29 March 2025
Bolton Parkrun Gillian Caldwell 33:02 (first in age category) Rachel Hancock 33:28 Haigh Woodland Parkrun Andy Laycock 24:19 (second in age category Brian Halton 24:26 (new PB) Tony Maxwell 24:54 (first in age category) Rachel Stevens 27:52 (third in age category) James Jackson 29:01 Chris Taylor 29:33 Ian Burns 30:04 (second in age category) Cathy ... Parkrun Results 22 March 2025
Race report by Jo: Todays Liverpool 10m: The race kicked off at the iconic Liver Building. As the starting gun fired, the runners surged forward, heading along the waterfront for the first mile. The route took us past the historic Albert Docks. A sharp left onto Parliament Street with a slight climb to Sefton Park. ... Liverpool 10 mile race
