Lostock Camping weekend

Swinton Half Marathon Sunday 28th September 2008

Yes it was that shock to the system again trying to motivate yourself to do a half Marathon at 8.30 in the morning but another fortunate break in the weather meant that conditions were good for the race which was its 30th Anniversary and rewarded finishers with a nice goody bag with glass running momento. I was happy with my steady improvement on my mile times of 10 seconds per mile from last weeks Garstang Half. Stewart had to work hard to overcome niggles to keep his position with Chorley runners 6 seconds each side of him, Paul Jackson just ahead out of reach and Jackie Redmayne doing a 1:28.56 PB closing from behind keeping the pressure on him to the finish.

27 Keith Thomas1:24.25
45 Stewart Jones 1:28.50

Garstang Half Marathon 21st September

Three lostock runners turned out for the undulating Garstang course . It was fairly warm for this challenging but pleasant course which this year had its best turn out. The water stations were very welcome especially after the hard hill effort at around 10 miles.It was good that people turned up just to do there own thing socialising, racing, training and as a fartlek session. No pressure and could just be enjoyed ....... sort of... A great venue with lots of facilities. Finishing times
13th Keith Thomas 01.26:43 secs
34th Arnold Melling 01.31:48secs
48th Derek Lord 01.34:56secs nearly 3 minutes up on his last years time Well done

Rufford 10 K 7th September

A break in the weather meant the conditions were good for the race . Mick Green finished in 14th place with a time of 36.36secs