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’
Lostockers took to the fells for the final social run of 2025. It was a tough run taking in the summits of the Pike, 2 Lads and Winter Hill. Lostockers are now preparing for 2026, planning the new Couch to 5k programme and preparing for the 43rd Lostocker 6 on 22 February 2026.
Bolton Parkrun Chris Baker 25:45 (3rd in age category) Rachel Hancock 28:33 (3rd in age category) Sheila Garewal 31:33 (2nd in age category) Bev Atherton- McKenna 31:43 Gill Baker 31:45 (3rd in age category) Tony Maxwell 31:59 (returning from injury) Pennington Flash: Lynda Hardman 71:01 (tail walker) Skipton Parkrun Andy Kerks 21:39 (2nd in age ... Parkrun Results 27 December 2025
While many were tucking into mince pies or assembling toys, a determined group of runners chose a more energetic start to Christmas Day by taking part in parkruns across the country – proving that festive spirit and fast feet go hand in hand. At Bolton Parkrun, the yuletide cheer was out in force as runners ... Christmas Day Parkrun