On Saturday 9 Lostock AC members competed in the Ian Hesketh memorial Duathlon. The duathlon starts at Rivington Primary School and participants complete a 5k run, 22k cycle followed by a 5k run. The 5k run takes place around the tracks of the Lower Barn, passing Lever Castle and back to the Primary School. The cycle consisted of 3 laps, with competitors cycling along Horrobin Lane, New Road, Dryfield Lane, Rivington Lane and back towards the school. After a quick transition, participants completed the same 5k route.
Andy was the first Lostocker to cross the finish line in an impressive 1:38:04. Rachel H was the next home in an epic 1:42:42, securing third female and first in her age category. Next was Josie in 1:43:41 (2nd in age category), followed byMel 1:44:14 and Greg 1:56:05
Janet and Alan complete the duathlon as a relay with Rhodes running and Wilson cycling. They both had an epic race finishing first in the relay in 1:38:11.

Lostockers were on tour at Parkrun this weekend: Katie Edern ran 31:33 at Holyrood Park in Edinburgh to finish third in her age category, while Rachel Stevens produced an excellent run at Oosterplas Parkrun in the Netherlands, finishing in 26:45 to place eighth overall, second female and first in her age category.
On the international stage, Paul Edwards represented the club at the Paris Marathon, completing the iconic race in 3:09:52. The Paris course is widely regarded as one of the most scenic marathon routes in the world, beginning on the famous Champs-Élysées and passing some of the city’s most recognisable landmarks, including the Place de la ... Paris Marathon
Race report by Andy K Yesterday I ran my first ever marathon which is something even 6 months ago I’d never thought I’d write Between the ever increasing long runs, the hill reps, the strength training and trying to actually put thought into what I eat, the training has been long and brutal. Over the ... Boston UK marathon