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.
There were some outstanding results at Parkrun. At Bolton Parkrun, Lostockers celebrated Heather Soden’s 25th Parkrun. Soden finished in 28:16 securing 2nd in her age category. Andy Kirks had an awesome run, finishing in 22:57 for a Bolton PB. Other Bolton results include: Lee Burns 28:51, Bev Atherton-McKenna 29:00, Dougie Ainsworth 30:26 and Lynda Hardman ... Heather’s 25th Parkrun
Race report by Greg: Today me and Janet travelled to Lancaster to take part in the Golden Balls run. There’s a Ten mile and 20mile option. 2 laps out and back for the 20. It’s a flat fast route along the river Lune using the old railway lines . Janet chose this as its great ... Golden Balls 20 Mile Run
Race report by Josie; Whilst on holiday in the Langdale, I took the opportunity to do The Hartsop Hop Fell Race. A challenging 12-mile (19.5 km) race through some of the wildest and most spectacular terrain in the Lake District. Organised by Clayton-le-Moors Harriers, the race was first run last year and has quickly become ... Hartsop Hop Fell Race (22/8/26)