I have been a member of Lostock ‘AC’ for about 20 years joining the club as a fell runner, cyclist, swimmer with a lot of outdoor experience sailing, canoeing, climbing, caving mountaineering from being a Scout leader for 18 years before that. As I joined Lostock the club needed a road leader coach so I took over this role for a number of years. As I took over as Chairman the first time I could see ‘AC’ after Lostock which was a Running Club only at this time. AC = Athletic Club time to expand our horizons. I encourage the committee and members to start the Triathlon section with cycling and swimming sessions and expanding out to any other outdoor activities. We now organise cycling and ski holidays encouraging members to try other sports eg paddle boarding and boot camp gym work. As well as our core sport Running Road, Fell and Cross County . I am proud of the club and all its members who all support and look out for each other.
I still run short distances but mainly cycle these days. I was never one for competing or racing but now retired I am out most days ‘playing out in sport’
Jo McManus headed to Preston to take part in the rearranged Central Lancashire New Year Half Marathon. This is a lovely half organised by Fylde Coast Runners, taking in scenery around Inskip and Catford. McManus had a fantastic race, finishing as 12th female in 1:47:16 and winning her age category.
The Hebden 2025 – race report by Josie: Let me tell you how excited I was when my alarm went off at 5:30am!!⏰🥳 It’s true! The Hebden really is a great race and it’s 4 years since I last did it so, the excitement was real! Organised by the 12th Halifax Sea Scouts, the event ... The Hebden
Cross country report by Andy. 2 Lostock ladies and 4 men braved a chilly Saturday afternoon to attend the final cross country of the season. The ladies went first completing a 3 lap 4.8 mile course, very nearly the same as the mens. ( don’t know why we don’t run together) Rachel was first in at ... Cross Country 4/4