There was a fantastic turn out of Lostock AC members at Parkrun on 28 December 2024.
At Bolton Parkrun, members joined 279 runners. TonyMaxwell was first in 26:37 (3rd in age category), followed by Sheila Garewal 30:30 (2nd in age category and 150th Parkrun),Gillian Caldwell 35:23 (1st in age category) and Stephen Davies 40:00.
273 runners and walkers completed Haigh Woodland Parkrun: David Wiles was first Lostocker to cross the finish line in 22:48 securing 2nd in his age category. Followed by Andy Laycock 23:36 (3rd in age category), Chris Baker 23:50, Greg Kilshaw 24:31, Jo McManus 25:06 (10th female and 1st in age category), Nikki Hamerton 25:36 (1st in age category), Janet Rhodes 26:57 (1st in age category), Matt Carney 27:01 (150thParkrun), Martin Smith 29:09, Ian Burns 29:42, Karen Taylor 33:17.
Tony Marlow attended Worden Parkrun, finishing in 24:12 (2ndin age category).

Lostockers were on tour at Parkrun this weekend: Katie Edern ran 31:33 at Holyrood Park in Edinburgh to finish third in her age category, while Rachel Stevens produced an excellent run at Oosterplas Parkrun in the Netherlands, finishing in 26:45 to place eighth overall, second female and first in her age category.
On the international stage, Paul Edwards represented the club at the Paris Marathon, completing the iconic race in 3:09:52. The Paris course is widely regarded as one of the most scenic marathon routes in the world, beginning on the famous Champs-Élysées and passing some of the city’s most recognisable landmarks, including the Place de la ... Paris Marathon
Race report by Andy K Yesterday I ran my first ever marathon which is something even 6 months ago I’d never thought I’d write Between the ever increasing long runs, the hill reps, the strength training and trying to actually put thought into what I eat, the training has been long and brutal. Over the ... Boston UK marathon