On Sunday, the Manchester half Marathon and 10k was held in Manchester City Centre. This saw 25,000 runners head to Manchester to take part in the event. David G and Jenni completed the half marathon. The half starts on Portland Street, travelling along the A56 towards Old Trafford, participants then head back towards the city centre and change from red to blue, continue along the Mancunian Way towards the Etihad. Runners, then turn around running back to Manchester and the iconic finish line on Deansgate. David was the first across the finish line in 1:49:32. Jenni, who was running to raise money for Cancer Research finished in 2:11:46.
Jo completed the 10k, this was her first race since sustaining an injury and she performed amazing to finish in 49:52.
On Sunday, 5 Lostockers joined 18,500 runners at the Manchester 1/2 marathon. The race starts at Old Trafford then heads towards Manchester City Centre, before entering the city participants completed a u-turn and heading out to Sale. The course then headed back to Old Trafford via Chorlton. Celebrating his birthday by running the race, Dave ... Manchester Half Marathon
Gaz and Rachel travelled to London to take part in the iconic Royal Parks Half Marathon. The race starts in Hyde Park before heading out the park, through Wellington Arch and Green Park, past Buckingham Palace and then along St James Park. Runners then see some fantastic sights including the Houses of Parliament, 10 Downing ... Royal Parks 1/2 Marathon
Bolton Parkrun: Rachel Hancock 37:29. Haigh Woodland Parkrun: Chris Baker 24:33 Ian Burns 30:36. Lough Key Parkrun: Matt Carney 25:25. Pennington Flash Parkrun: Mark Checkley 28:44.