September saw the final instalment of the Runthrough Media City 5k. Lostockers Jo and Rachel braved to cold weather to complete the 2 laps of Media City. The rain stayed at bay but it was a freezing cold evening.
The pair had a good finish to the season with Jo finishing in an epic 23:17, finishing as 4th female and 2nd in her age category. Rachel finished in 26:22 securing 3rd in her age category after Jo.
Bev was in action at the Murcia Half Marathon in Spain, enjoying perfect racing conditions of sunshine and 18 degrees. Atherton-McKenna completed the race in an amazing 2:01:26, describing the event as a relaxed and enjoyable run filled with smiles and great atmosphere, including memorable entertainment from singing paratroopers.
Bolton Parkrun Rachel Hancock 29:54 Chester Parkrun Carol Ensor 30:20 Haigh Woodland Parkrun (Route B) Andy Laycock 26:26 Chris Baker 29:08 Sally McCoy 29:08 (2nd in age category) Rachel Stevens 29:08 (2nd in age category) Matt Carney 29:52 Jeanette Brandon 30:36 (3rd in age category) Markus Stevens 36:17 Karen Taylor 41:01 Paarl (South Africa) Sheila ... Parkrun Results 31 January 2026
Race report by Dan: Loughrigg-Silverhow Right, this is my first ever race report so please be gentle. On Sunday 1st February 2026, 6 brave Lostockers assembled in Ambleside for the Loughrigg Silverhow fell race which was the first race of the Lostock AC Club Fell Championship and my first ever Lakeland fell run. ... Loughrigg-Silverhow
