Saturday saw the second instalment of the South EastLancashire Cross Country. The ladies race starts at 13:20 and sees participants completing 3 laps of a very muddy and undulating field. The laps cover 5 miles with an elevation gain of 460ft. It was a wet and cold day which made the laps more challenging.
Rachel H was the first lady home in an impressive 42:56, followed by Jenna in 47:33, Rachel S in 47:56, Katie in 51:04, Sheila in 53:58 and Karen in 54:26
Race report by Gill: 5k Jingle bell jog today at Buxton on the park run course 3 laps of the park on traffic free roads the weather was kind to us most unusual for Buxton were nearly six hundred runners were supporting Blythe House Hospice nice to see the snow dogs about the park bit ... Jingle Bell Jog
Race report by Andy: Sorry folks I got to do the write up again. Should get away with just a brew this time. Marl pits cross country, the very name strikes dread into the hearts of those who have previously done it. So infamous is it’s reputation, a meagre team of four hardy Lostockers went ... Cross Country number 3
Hoad Hill Harriers (Ulverston) Xmas Pudding 10k race report by Tony: Christmas pudding seems to be one of those love-it-or-hate-it foods. I’m firmly in the love-it camp and a bit of a sucker for any race that gives one away just for finishing. Sheila and I entered this race last year but heavy snow the ... Hoad Hill Harriers (Ulverston) Xmas Pudding 10k