Not content with just racing on Wednesday, 7 Lostock members who returned to Chorley on Sunday to take part in the Chorley 10k. They were joined by fellow member Tommy Smith.
The race started in Chorley town centre and members enjoyed a familiar run around Astley Park. This again was 2 loops finishing on Market Street. When crossing the finish line finishers were presented with their medals from the Mayor of Chorley. It was a surprisingly hot day, and this made it a tough race. Many runners found it difficult to maintain a fast pace for the second half of the race, but it was a refreshing change to be running in the sunshine.
Tommy Smith was the first home in an impressive 43:25, followed by Dave 44:16, Chris 48:34, Tony 53:43, Mike 55:11, Rachel S 57:43, Sheila 1:01:51 who was first in her age category and Gillian who had recovered from her fall on Wednesday finished in 1:06:57.
Race report by Jon: Had a fantastic weekend of bikejor racing at Thetford Forest at the 4 Paw Challenge. The format was 4 races over 3 days – Friday night (3.6k), Saturday morning (same 3.6k), Saturday night (2.2k) and Sunday morning (the 3.6k in reverse). Remarkably, the course organisers managed to find the only hill ... Thetford Forest 4 Paw Challenge
Race report by Andy K: On Sunday four Lostockers headed to Chester to tackle the 16th annual MBNA Chester Marathon. This course is a favourite for a number of team green and it was easy to see why. Janet, Greg, Dan, and Andy joined 5776 other runners gathered at Chester Racecourse for 9am to be ... Chester Marathon
The October instalment of the Lostock AC Parkrun Championships took place at Worsley Woods Parkrun, with an impressive 22 Lostockers turning out for the 5k event. Set amongst the picturesque woodland and trails of Worsley, the course provides a mixture of paths, woodland sections and undulating terrain, making it a popular challenge for local runners. ... Worsley Woods Parkrun Championship