I started running eight years ago, slowly at first and am still quite slow now!
I run regularly with the club at our social runs and at races, encouraged by the support and friendship of the other members.
Saturday mornings, whenever possible, see me at a local Parkrun, either running or volunteering.
I enjoy both road and trail running, maybe the latter more, although I have run four road marathons and several half marathons, raising funds for cancer charities at the Great North Run and London Marathons.
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