Wednesday 15th May 20204 saw the second race in the Lostock AC Road and Trail Midweek Championship. Lostock AC headed to Rivington to compete in the Coronation Trail Race. This a fantastic race organised by Horwich RMI Harriers and is the 4th race in the Central Lancashire Race series.
The race starts at the side of the Upper Rivington Reservoirand heads into the fells. This is an out and back race covering 6 miles. The first half of the race is up hill with runners covering an elevation gain of 580ft. The final 3 miles were down hill and this made for a fast end to the race. Participants were also energised by the fantastic marshals and support along the course. It was beautiful conditions for a race and on finishing the race, participants witnessed a spectacular sun set.
The first Lostocker to cross the finish line, in an epic 46:54 was Dave P, he was followed by Shutters (49:09), Greg (50:42) and Andy 50:46.
The first female Lostock member to cross the finish line was Louise in 51:05 securing 3rd in her age category, followed by Nikki in 51:08 who was 2nd in her age category and the third female was Rachel H in 53:00, achieving 2nd in her age category.
This was a strong effort by the ladies,and they secured 3rd position in the overall female team results.
Other results include: Chris 51:29, Mike E 52:11, Mike B 54;13, Heather 54:51 (2nd in her age category), Kerry 54:51 (2nd in her age category), Tony 55:33 (2nd in his age category), Rachel S 1:00:56, Lynda 1:02:43, Sheila 1:03:22 (3rd in her age category), Checkers 1:04:27, Karen 1:06:09 and Gill 1:08:33 (2nd in her age category).
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 ... Coniston 16k Trail Challenge
Lostockers headed to Chorley for the second instalment of the Astley Park Race. This is the third race in the road/trail midweek champs. There were some fantastic results, Paul Edwards had an amazing run, covering the 3.7 miles in 24:15. He was closely followed by Dave Parry in 26:52 and Greg Kilshaw was the third ... Astley Park race 2 of 3
The Horwich Festival took place at Rivington on Monday 3 June 2024. This is a 5k route through Rivington starting at the top barn. The race heads along Royton Lane with a steep climb at Royton Road, the remainder of the race is down hill back to the barn. Lostock AC was represented by ... Horwich Festival of Racing