Seven Lostockers headed to Coniston in the Lakes to compete in the Lakeland Trails 16k challenge. This is a beautiful run starting at Coniston Sports and Social club. The event has a festive feel with live bands and several events taking place over the weekend. As this was a challenge and not a race, runners are able to enjoy their surroundings and take lots of selfies on the race.
The race starts with a climb heading towards the top of Old Man Coniston, although runners do not reach the summit, the race covers an elevation gain of 1,400ft. This is a tough route with tough scrambles, uneven surfaces and boggy fields. The route passes through the Coppermines Valley before heading along Walna Scar Road towards Lake Conistone. To the delight of everyone competing, the final 5k of the race is flat and follows along the bank of Lake Coniston.
The first Lostock member to finish the challenge was Sally McCoy in 1:44:49, followed by Greg Kilshaw in 1:48:50, Rachel Hancock in 1:49:39, Heather Soden and Janet Rhodes in 1:50:21, Beverly Atherton-McKenna in 1:53:20 and Rachel Stevens on 2:03:05.
Mike completed the Dr Ron Hyde 7 Mile Road Race in Hyde. The race takes runners in and around the city of Hyde. Mike had a great race and finished in 1:00:59.
Andy, Sally, Nikki and Mary took part in the Walsh Two Lads Fell Race. The race commences at the Bridge Inn on Church Street, Horwich and as the name suggests, ascends through Rivington and over Two Lads, before returning to the pub. This is a tough midweek race, covering 5 miles and an elevation gain ... Walsh Two Lads Fell Race
Chris and Rachel H headed to Bury to compete in the Madbull Race the Train event. This is tough multi terrain race, taking in trails, roads, running tracks, fields and steps! The race covers 10 miles starting at Bury Train station,to the whistle of the train. As the train departs the station runners set off ... Race the Train