Lostock members started the festive season by getting involved in Christmas races.
Tony and Sheila headed to Langdale in the Lakes to take part in the Christmas Pudding 10k. This was a wet, muddy and hilly race with an elevation gain of 510ft. As the name suggests, finishers were presented with a Christmas pudding.
Tony had a brilliant run finishing in 53:27. Sheila followed in 1:05:50.
Bev was in action at the Murcia Half Marathon in Spain, enjoying perfect racing conditions of sunshine and 18 degrees. Atherton-McKenna completed the race in an amazing 2:01:26, describing the event as a relaxed and enjoyable run filled with smiles and great atmosphere, including memorable entertainment from singing paratroopers.
Bolton Parkrun Rachel Hancock 29:54 Chester Parkrun Carol Ensor 30:20 Haigh Woodland Parkrun (Route B) Andy Laycock 26:26 Chris Baker 29:08 Sally McCoy 29:08 (2nd in age category) Rachel Stevens 29:08 (2nd in age category) Matt Carney 29:52 Jeanette Brandon 30:36 (3rd in age category) Markus Stevens 36:17 Karen Taylor 41:01 Paarl (South Africa) Sheila ... Parkrun Results 31 January 2026
Race report by Dan: Loughrigg-Silverhow Right, this is my first ever race report so please be gentle. On Sunday 1st February 2026, 6 brave Lostockers assembled in Ambleside for the Loughrigg Silverhow fell race which was the first race of the Lostock AC Club Fell Championship and my first ever Lakeland fell run. ... Loughrigg-Silverhow
