It was another busy and successful Saturday for Lostock AC, with members representing the club across a number of parkrun events and delivering some excellent performances and age category placings.
At Bolton parkrun, Rachel Hancock led the way for the green vests with a time of 30:10, securing 3rd place in her age category. Close behind was Bev Atherton-McKenna, who finished in 30:55 and also claimed 3rd in her age group, continuing her consistent run of strong performances.
Over at Fell Foot parkrun, Sheila Garewal put in a solid effort, completing the scenic course in 32:33.
Haigh Woodland parkrun saw a fantastic turnout from Lostock AC, with a host of impressive results. Chris Baker ran 24:49 to take 2nd in his age category, while Brian Halton went one better, finishing in 25:15 to claim 1st in his age group. Nikki Hammerton delivered an outstanding performance, clocking 26:27 to finish as 3rd female overall and 1st in her age category.
They were supported by a strong team showing from Andy Laycock (26:02), Matt Carney (27:10), Lee Burns (28:23), Antony Sutton (29:17), Ian Burns (31:22), Katie Edern (32:34), Gill Baker (32:34), and Markus Stevens (33:23), highlighting the club’s depth and camaraderie.

Further afield at Tooting Common parkrun, Sally McCoy produced an excellent run of 25:43, earning 2nd place in her age category.
Meanwhile, at Worsley Woods parkrun, Mark Shuttleworth led the charge with a time of 23:26, finishing 3rd in his age category. He was followed by Jay Smith (25:02), Dougie Ainsworth (29:09), George Iveson (29:59), and Terri Aldred (30:00), rounding off another strong showing for the club.
Race report by Andy K: Worsley Woods 5 Mile Trail Race The penultimate race of the season saw another great turnout for team green as 14 Lostockers made the short trip to Salford and the leafy Worsley Woods for the 5 mile trail race. The course is a mix of flat paved tree line paths, ... Worsley Woods Trail Race
Race report by Tony; Inaugural Preston half marathon. Following on from yesterday’s 3 shires Fell race I decided that I would start this very steady and try not to get caught up in any ‘racing battles’. I bumped into clubmate Matt Withers at registration, also competing in yhe half and his wife Jo. The race ... Preston 1/2 Marathon and 10k
Race report by Tony: 3 shires fell race. Two lostockers, josie greenhalgh and Tony Marlow ventured to Tilberthwaite in the lake district to take part in the 3 Shires Fell race by Ambleside AC. The race is over 40 years old however due to access issues a couple of years ago the organisers had to ... Three Shires Fell Race