Johanna McManus and Dave Parry took part in the West Coast Half Marathon. The race started at Preston Docks and headed down Preston New Road through Freckleton into Lytham and finishing at Fairhaven Lake in Lytham St Anne’s. A lovely flat point to point half. Parry was the first back in an impressive time of 1:38:21 finish in 18th position over all and second in his age category, McManus finished in 1:51:10 and was the 8th female and 1st in her 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
