London Marathon

Posted on: Tuesday 23rd April 2024

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Lostock AC members Janet and Rachel joined 50,000 to complete the London Marathon.

This iconic race starts in Greenwich and ends on the Mall outside Buckingham Palace. Janet and Rachel were in the Blue Wave and started at 11am.

The first land mark the pair passed was the Cutty Sark at mile 6. The race then continued on the south bank of the Thames and Janet and Rachel were still running strong as they crossed Tower Bridge on to the north bank. Making sure to video the occasion!

After passing the Tower of London, participants head out to Canary Wharf and the Isle of Dogs before heading back. Janet was still going strong at this section of the race and was able to speed up for the end of the race. At mile 20, Rachel hit the wall, losing all speed.

The last 2 miles of the races were the most spectacular, running along the Thames to the centre of London. Passing Land Marks such as the London Eye, the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Bridge. The energy of the crowd for the entire race was phenomenal with everyone shouting participants names.

Janet was the first to pass Buckingham Palace and complete the sprint along the Mall to finish in 4:18:25. Rachel followed in 4:52:30.

Rachel completed the race raising money for the Christie Charity. Rachel who has received treatment at the Christie has raised over £1,500.00. Lostock AC has donated £250, raised at the Lostock 6 to the charity.

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What our members love about Lostock A.C.

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Rachel Hancock
I’m proud to be a member of Lostock AC, it’s an inclusive club with lovely people, there’s plenty of sporting activities to get involved in and the social get togethers are always welcoming and fun.
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Greg Kilshaw
Joining Lostock AC has been one of the best things that's ever happened to me. I decided to give it a try mainly to loose weight and meet new people. It's really helped with my weight, mental health and output on life. I've been in the club over a year now. Everyone makes you feel so welcome and I love being part of the Lostock family. My running has definitely improved, especially seeing all the medals I've won. It is not just running, Lostock offers other activities too such as cycling, bootcamp and skiing. All I've had a go at which has just been brilliant. Lostock is my second family . I have entered the Machester marathon next year and an ultra. All this for someone who couldn't run . Everyone has made me feel very welcome in the club, I now consider myself to be a runner and would recommend anyone to give Lostock a try.
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Rachel Stevens
I joined Lostock AC to help improve my running and to motivate me to run more often. The club has surpassed my expectations. I am not from Bolton originally and did not have many friends in the area. I now feel part of an extended family. I have been encouraged and supported to run half marathons, marathons and an Ultra. I would never believe this was possible 3 years ago.
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Rachel Hancock
I’m proud to be a member of Lostock AC, it’s an inclusive club with lovely people, there’s plenty of sporting activities to get involved in and the social get togethers are always welcoming and fun.
Member
Greg Kilshaw
Joining Lostock AC has been one of the best things that's ever happened to me. I decided to give it a try mainly to loose weight and meet new people. It's really helped with my weight, mental health and output on life. I've been in the club over a year now. Everyone makes you feel so welcome and I love being part of the Lostock family. My running has definitely improved, especially seeing all the medals I've won. It is not just running, Lostock offers other activities too such as cycling, bootcamp and skiing. All I've had a go at which has just been brilliant. Lostock is my second family . I have entered the Machester marathon next year and an ultra. All this for someone who couldn't run . Everyone has made me feel very welcome in the club, I now consider myself to be a runner and would recommend anyone to give Lostock a try.

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