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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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