The October instalment of the Lostock AC Parkrun Championships took place at Worsley Woods Parkrun, with an impressive 22 Lostockers turning out for the 5k event. Set amongst the picturesque woodland and trails of Worsley, the course provides a mixture of paths, woodland sections and undulating terrain, making it a popular challenge for local runners.
Paul Edwards led the Lostock contingent home in 21:12, followed by Jo McManus in 22:23, with Jo finishing second female overall and first in her age category.
There was plenty more age-category success, with Brian Halton taking first in his category in 23:24, Luke Baker finishing second in 23:50, and Mark Shuttleworth also taking second in 24:09. Sally McCoy continued the excellent run of category performances, winning hers in 25:06, while Chris Baker recorded 25:25 and Lee Burns 25:32.
Rachel Hancock finished in 25:35 for second in her category, followed by Tony Maxwell in 25:44 and Terri Aldred in 26:36, with Terri also claiming second place in her age group. Mary White was another category winner, finishing in 26:57, while Bev Atherton-McKenna recorded 27:24 for third place in hers.
Dougie Ainsworth finished in 28:09, George Iveson 28:24, and Sheila Garewal 29:25, with Sheila taking first place in her age category. Katie Edern crossed the line in 29:37, Rachel Walker in 30:12, Gill Baker in 31:40, Greg Kilshaw in 32:28, Janet Rhodes in 32:29 and Lynda Hardman in 32:37.
