Saturday saw the final race of the cross country season. In the male race Paul Edwards was the first Lostocker home, completing the muddy laps oh Heaton Park in an impressive 44:35. The next to finish the 10k was James Jackson in 50:38, followed by Mark Shuttleworth in 52:58, Andy Laycock in 56:29 and Greg Kilshaw in 1:00:55.
The ladies race is slightly shorter course, covering 5.5 miles. Heather Soden was the first across the finish line in an awesome 51:53 ahead of Gill Caldwell in 1:04:11. Both Soden and Caldwell had a fantastic season both securing second in the age categories in this race and for the season.
Race report by Gareth: Great pics courtesy of Sheila & Rachel Susan Hancock, results provided by Johanna, now it’s time for the race report.. Another great turnout of 14 Lostockers made the journey up the M6 to the lovely town of Garstang for the magnificently titled Garstang Gallop over the seldom raced distance of 7 ... Garstang Gallop
Bolton Parkrun Rachel Hancock 35:29 Haigh Woodland Parkrun Andy Laycock 26:36 Mike Berry 26:36 Ian Burns 29:34 (first in age category) Jersey Parkrun Sally McCoy 26:17 (first in age category) Worsley Woods Tony Marlow 22:39 (new PB and first in age category)
Race report by Josie: Beater Clough Fell Race – 6.8mi/2070ft Myself, Mark S & Mark C headed over to Todmorden this morning for this superb little race. Formally a midweek race that proved difficult for many to get to, race organiser Dan Taylor moved it to Saturday for a better turnout. With 82 runners on ... Beater Clough Fell Race