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.
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