Celebrations were in order at Haigh Woodland Parkrun, where several runners graduated from Lostock AC’s Couch to 5K programme. Alan Atherton-McKenna, Debbie Green, Ben Brookfield, Lisa Gardner, Jo Withers, and Ann-Maria Baker all completed their journey from beginner to 5K finisher, supported by fellow club members.
The runners had been working hard for the past 10 weeks, their training and dedication was evident when they crossed the finish line.
Other Parkrun results include: Bolton Parkrun: Rachel Hancock 30:41 (2nd in age category).
Haigh Woodland Parkrun: Andy Kerks 25:01 (3rd in age category), Sally McCoy 25:50 (1st in age category), Brian Halton 26:08 (1st in age category), Daniel Woods 26:35, Greg Kilshaw 26:46, Andy Laycock 27:14, Lee Burns 28:12, Heather Soden 29:19 (3rd in age category), Jeanette Brandon 29:26, Gill Barker 29:37 (New Parkrun PB), Matt Withers 30:11, Ian Burns 30:25, Jay Smith 31:33, Janet Rhodes 31:43, Markus Stevens 31:51, Lynda Hardman 32:01, Bev Atherton McKenna 32:50, David Wilkes 33:39, Jo Withers 34:16, Rachel Stevens 34:16, Louise Read 34:17, Emma Chadwick 35:10 and Carol Ensol 42:12. Peel Parkrun: Mark Shuttleworth 24:16.
Worden Parkrun: Tony Marlow 22:52 (1st in age category).
