I have been running for approx. 17 years, initially running informally with friends building up to the odd 5k/10k road race but then was introduced to trail and fell running which really caught my imagination. A couple of Lostock members took me under their wing taking me running up Winter Hill on a Sunday morning and to my 1st proper fell race which I will never forget. I really enjoy the informal, no frills, easy going attitude of the fell community but also enjoy a bit of healthy competition, midpack, at local fell races. Joining Lostock AC was a natural progression as I enjoyed running with members up Winter Hill and beyond and I have been a member for 15 years.
Fell running is what I do, however I do also run a few club road race events and have in the past competed in a few Sprint Triathlons.
My best achievement todate was finishing the Old County Tops Fell Race back in 2019.
I have been the Mens Fell Captain for the past 6 years and work closely with the Ladies Fell Captain to coordinate the club Fell activities.
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