Bolton played host to the world famous Ironman competition and Lostock AC members were keen to join the action. Paul Lacey, Melonie Crompton and Lurdes Corlett all competed in the Ironman 70.3. This epic endurance event commences with early morning 1.2 mile in Pennington Flash. After a quick transition, participants complete a 56-mile bike ride. The ride started in Lowton and then headed into Bolton, with rides completing 2 loops along Chorley New Road.

The final part of this gruelling challenge is 13.1 miles run. The run circles through Queens Park before ending at the iconic Ironman finish line outside the Town Hall. Crompton was the first Lostock AC member to finish in an amazing 6:18:08, followed by Lacey in 6:43:26 and Corlett in 7:36:16.

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