Road racing success came at the Manchester 10K and Half Marathon. Jo McManus completed the 10K in an impressive 47:41 and enjoyed the added bonus of meeting Olympic champion Dame Kelly Holmes at the finish line.
Meanwhile, Andy Kerks continued his excellent form by recording a personal best of 1:41:14 in the half marathon.
Saturday brought further celebrations as club members gathered at Parkrun to mark Ian Burns’ 200th Parkrun milestone. A strong Lostock contingent turned out in support, with several runners achieving age-category successes and personal bests. Among the standout performances were Brian Halton (24:52),Janet Rhodes (25:55), Mary White (28:01) and Rachel Stevens(28:23), who all claimed victories ... Ian’s 200th Parkrun
The club’s ever-popular annual Treasure Hunt saw members racing around Westhoughton and Aspull in search of answers to a series of clues devised by club member Mark Smith. The event combined running, navigation and problem-solving, with participants covering between four and seven miles in pursuit of valuable points. With warm sunshine and overgrown ... Treasure Hunt
Road racing success came at the Manchester 10K and Half Marathon. Jo McManus completed the 10K in an impressive 47:41 and enjoyed the added bonus of meeting Olympic champion Dame Kelly Holmes at the finish line. Meanwhile, Andy Kerks continued his excellent form by recording a personal best of 1:41:14 in the half marathon.
