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.

Tawd Valley Parkrun Paul Edwards 19:35 (2nd overall and 1st in age category) Antony Sutton 21:35 (7th overall) Andy Kirks 21:55 (10th overall) Luke Baker 22:57 (2nd in age category) Chris Baker 23:20 Rachel Hancock 24:21 (3rd female and 2nd in age category) Paul Lacey 24:48 Jo McManus 24:55 (6th female and 1st in age ... Parkrun Results 16 May 2026
Race report by Rachel H: Southport Triathlon – Standard Distance 1500m Open water swim, 40k bike & 10k run 🏊🏼🚴🏼🏃♀️ up at 5am to head over to Southport and register for the race, lots of walking to registration then transition, I was in wave 4 (ladies & relay wave) as this is a qualifying event ... Southport Triathlon
Race report by Jo: Yesterday brought round five of our Parkrun Championships, and this time we took on the wonderfully quirky Tawd Valley. I can honestly say it is one of the most bizarre parkruns I have ever done. The whole thing felt like stepping back into my childhood, with Philip Schofield and Gordon the ... Tawd Valley Parkrun