Sunday 28 December 2008
Tuesday 23 December 2008
Longridge 7 results 14th December 2008
9 Mick Green 00:42:51
25 Arnold Melling 00:46:44
Great running in a race which has some serious climbing. Mick in the top ten of a race with 241 runners.
25 Arnold Melling 00:46:44
Great running in a race which has some serious climbing. Mick in the top ten of a race with 241 runners.
Tuesday 16 December 2008
BREAKING NEWS !!!
There are a lot of people who like to go for a jog but will not go out on their own at night, there are also people who would like to jog but do not have the confidence to do so on their own.
Other people will not join a running club because of the popular misconception that they are only there for super fit runners with intense training schedules.
LOSTOCK AC has some NEWS that might be of HELP to all these people.
We are introducing a JOGGERS GROUP to our Wednesday night training session, the group will be supervised by one of our members and run at a pace to suit all, short distances, no racing, no sprinting and definitely no stop watches.
The GROUP will commence on Wed. 7th January 2009. It is open to anyone who would like to Jog with a group of similar standard runners.
We meet in the Foyer at Horwich Leisure Centre at 7.00pm for a 7.15pm start
There are changing and shower facilities available at the Centre if required.
LOSTOCK AC is a very SOCIAL group and like to get together after the Wed. training sessions for a drink and a chat, if this appeals to you we meet in Horwich Conservative Club at approx. 8.45pm.
John Smith ( Chairman )
Other people will not join a running club because of the popular misconception that they are only there for super fit runners with intense training schedules.
LOSTOCK AC has some NEWS that might be of HELP to all these people.
We are introducing a JOGGERS GROUP to our Wednesday night training session, the group will be supervised by one of our members and run at a pace to suit all, short distances, no racing, no sprinting and definitely no stop watches.
The GROUP will commence on Wed. 7th January 2009. It is open to anyone who would like to Jog with a group of similar standard runners.
We meet in the Foyer at Horwich Leisure Centre at 7.00pm for a 7.15pm start
There are changing and shower facilities available at the Centre if required.
LOSTOCK AC is a very SOCIAL group and like to get together after the Wed. training sessions for a drink and a chat, if this appeals to you we meet in Horwich Conservative Club at approx. 8.45pm.
John Smith ( Chairman )
Saturday 13 December 2008
Guys 10 Mile 7th December 2008
19th Pete Hopely MV40 1.00.46 well done ... getting closer to getting under the hour
44th Arnold Melling MV60 1.05.18
44th Arnold Melling MV60 1.05.18
Accrington 10k 26th October 2008
A short time after the start the downhill section of the race begins which at first is really uplifting with all thoughts for a lifetime personal best coming to mind . A couple of miles of this downhill and the elation of the splendid mile times is becoming overcast by the thought that at some point you have to go up again. Surely enough the effort that has to be put in to get back to the home straight does earn this race its place as a challenging one .
9th Keith thomas MV50 37.42
44th Derek Lord MV45 41.59
9th Keith thomas MV50 37.42
44th Derek Lord MV45 41.59
Thursday 11 December 2008
Barbados Half Marathon
Way back in August myself and Cherry had a brilliant idea for a race , something a little bit adventurous, something out of the ordinary, somewhere mouthwatering so after about 10 seconds of thinking time we both decided on entering a half marathon in Barbados. Enter we did and with out further ado got down to some training and racing. Cherry was doing great, myself not to good, it was at the Cross Morecambe bay half marathon race that I became a cropper .No problem I thought I have until 7th Dec to get my busted ankle fixed. Sept came, Oct and nov passed and I knew my ankle was not going to be up to any racing at all, not even for Barbados.
Cherry was getting fitter I was getting down in the dumps . I so desperately wanted to race this big one as traveling over 8ooomiles round trip and not running was not what we planned .
We arrived in Barbados, Cherry still training, myself feeing rather naffed off. I had a few days to come to a decision should I do a race, all be it a short one or just drink loads of rum punch ,we both entered a midnight mile run in St Lawrence Gap ,so no rum punch , well I had just a little .Cherry did well in the mile race and came in ahead of me in under 7 mins and she said she was only jogging ,saving herself for the half marathon in two days .My ankle stood up to a mile however it was not up to a half mara. Half marathon day was upon us, a 3am get up ,a half hour car journey to the start in Bridgetown and at 5am Cherry was off in her race. Runner from all over took part ,from Canada ,USA ,Italy and lots of other Caribbean Islands along with the Brits one of them from Lostock ac .
It was dark and warm as the race began .
People with dreadlocks flowing ran , runners without shoes ran ,and Cherry ran and what a run she had , not only had she ran in heat in the last half of the race she got a PB SMASHING 3 mins off in a time of 42 mins and then won her age catagory and got a trophy ,came in 4th lady overall and won an amazing 750 barbados dollars ( about £270 ) ,check out photo on run barbados 2008 face book of her getting her prize .
I was so proud of her efforts that I let her buy me a few drinks and an evening meal with part of her winnings , a big thanks for that .
As I could`nt run the race and all being well I am going to enter next year so if anyone would like a trip of a life time let me know and join me for a run in the sun and stay for some fun .
Well done again Cherry you deserved what you got
Dave Pearson .............................................
Tuesday 9 December 2008
AGM
LOSTOCK AC - AGM - 3rd Dec 2008
Apologies – Kath Johnson, John & Jackie Roberts, Pete & Liz Hopley and Sheila
Anderton.
Minutes -- Accepted --- Proposed by Leo
Seconded by Gill
Matters Arising -- None
Correspondence -- None
Motions ----- None
Appointment of Captains – All present Captains Expressed a desire to carry on
For 2009 season and were accepted.
Reports
a) Chairman ---
b) Secretary --- all reports are attached
c) Treasurer ---
Election of Officials -- Leo proposed to re – elect all standing officials &
Seconded by Gill and this was passed.
Captains Reports
X-Country – Gill had nothing notable to report other than races are
Being supported reasonably well.
Fell -- Adrian said that it had been a mixed sort of a season
Congratulations were passed on to Mick Green for
His achievements over the season.
Road -- Keith reported of an indifferent year, some people were
Affected by injury at the start of the season but came
Back into it, and we should support 2009 Grand Prix
As it is the last one.
Charitable Donations
£150 to both the Bolton Scout Trust and Bolton Mountain Rescue.
In closing the meeting the Chairman thanked the 14 members who attended and said that there would be a Lostock 6 meeting on Wed. 17th Dec at 9pm in the club, also that Mark would get info to purchase a Gazebo for use at X-Country and on camp. Any possible new races for calender to be presented at committee meeting 16th Jan.2009
Chairmans report
This has been a eventful year for me, starting off with an injury that kept me out of running more or less up to June, due to which I put on a bit of weight which I am still struggling to lose, and this shows with my Wed night efforts or lack of, but at least I am enjoying my running again. June was also the month that I finally fully retired from work and this has lead to a weekly thrash around various golf courses, mostly in the rain, with fellow retiree John Garnsey.
That’s enough about me, what about the years events of Lostock AC, first off the Lostock 6 another well attended race with lots of good comments on the forums and also adding a nice sum to our bank account, Leo’s Duathlon in April and Hobble in October both a lot fun and well organised as usual. My thanks to Leo and Sheila for their efforts over the last 4years, they have now called it a day –THANKS to you Both – our Fell Race Hendersons End attracted larger fields in both senior and junior races which is very encouraging and enabled us to give sizable donations to the Scouts and Bolton Mountain Rescue without whom we could not put the event on, there was reasonable support for the three Chairmans Races but all who attended enjoyed the events and the suppers here at the Bridge, my thanks to all those who took part and who helped by marshalling.
What is the general consensus of this meeting, should we carry on with the chairmans races or think of something else?
To finish I would like to say what an excellent Club Camp we had this year, we tried something a bit different by booking a coach to transport us all to the start of the walk and it went very well, we even managed a bit of sunshine as well, I am already planning next years walking route. If you have never been with us on camp you have been missing out.
My thanks to all who have supported the various Club events over the year and may I wish you and yours all the very best for Christmas and the New Year
THANK YOU
John Smith
AGM - 2008 Report of the Secretary Peter Hopley
Firstly I wish to give my apologies for not being able to attend in person tonight
Membership
There has been a fall in membership over the year from 61 to 52 members. Whilst we have attracted a few new members there is a general decline in our numbers over the past few years. This is not just Lostock phenomenon; other clubs are also reporting a drop in numbers, as the sport generally has lost some ground against other activities.
Whist our numbers are generally holding up, I am more concerned with the lack of racing which is a theme echoed throughout all disciplines, road, XC and fell. The Grand Prix this year was particularly poorly supported as we did not win or achieve a placing in any category. Despite this many of our members have embarked on many events both home and overseas and it is good to see great enthusiasm from some quarters.
I propose that Lostock affiliate to the Grand Prix next year. As this will be the final year, the GP Committee are proposing a memento for all runners who complete the requisite number of races, hopefully this be an incentive to “Get Lostock Racing” again.
We should also consider introducing a jogging section to the Wednesday nights, which could be in effect be a slower group setting off ahead of the faster groups. Jogging is far less intimidating that running for beginners. Astley and Tyldesley have done this and have structured their club night so that as beginners improve they move into the running group. They have managed to greatly increase their numbers, which is now being reflected in good numbers at races.
Committee
I am pleased that we have stuck to the quarterly committee meetings proposed last year. Whilst this is only an informal gathering is does give some focus to the year. I propose we continue with this in 2009.
Highlights
1) Lostock 6 was again very well organized and successful
2) The Chairman Races have been well supported in the main
3) Leo’s Hobble was well supported in the end and was a fantastic route. I would propose that we run the event next year on the same course. I recognise Leo does not want to do all the work himself, but we should try to keep the event going and get the whole club behind the event.
4) Lostock versus Burnden was well supported and we were again victorious!
Finally I would like to some see some investment of funds for the club. Suggested expenditure should include;-
1) A gazebo/ large tent for XC/ Fell racing
2) Sponsored running clothing for members
3) Camping equipment
Thanks for all the support form the Chairman and Committee, I am happy to stay on as Secretary should this be the wish of the club.
Peter Hopley
Apologies – Kath Johnson, John & Jackie Roberts, Pete & Liz Hopley and Sheila
Anderton.
Minutes -- Accepted --- Proposed by Leo
Seconded by Gill
Matters Arising -- None
Correspondence -- None
Motions ----- None
Appointment of Captains – All present Captains Expressed a desire to carry on
For 2009 season and were accepted.
Reports
a) Chairman ---
b) Secretary --- all reports are attached
c) Treasurer ---
Election of Officials -- Leo proposed to re – elect all standing officials &
Seconded by Gill and this was passed.
Captains Reports
X-Country – Gill had nothing notable to report other than races are
Being supported reasonably well.
Fell -- Adrian said that it had been a mixed sort of a season
Congratulations were passed on to Mick Green for
His achievements over the season.
Road -- Keith reported of an indifferent year, some people were
Affected by injury at the start of the season but came
Back into it, and we should support 2009 Grand Prix
As it is the last one.
Charitable Donations
£150 to both the Bolton Scout Trust and Bolton Mountain Rescue.
In closing the meeting the Chairman thanked the 14 members who attended and said that there would be a Lostock 6 meeting on Wed. 17th Dec at 9pm in the club, also that Mark would get info to purchase a Gazebo for use at X-Country and on camp. Any possible new races for calender to be presented at committee meeting 16th Jan.2009
Chairmans report
This has been a eventful year for me, starting off with an injury that kept me out of running more or less up to June, due to which I put on a bit of weight which I am still struggling to lose, and this shows with my Wed night efforts or lack of, but at least I am enjoying my running again. June was also the month that I finally fully retired from work and this has lead to a weekly thrash around various golf courses, mostly in the rain, with fellow retiree John Garnsey.
That’s enough about me, what about the years events of Lostock AC, first off the Lostock 6 another well attended race with lots of good comments on the forums and also adding a nice sum to our bank account, Leo’s Duathlon in April and Hobble in October both a lot fun and well organised as usual. My thanks to Leo and Sheila for their efforts over the last 4years, they have now called it a day –THANKS to you Both – our Fell Race Hendersons End attracted larger fields in both senior and junior races which is very encouraging and enabled us to give sizable donations to the Scouts and Bolton Mountain Rescue without whom we could not put the event on, there was reasonable support for the three Chairmans Races but all who attended enjoyed the events and the suppers here at the Bridge, my thanks to all those who took part and who helped by marshalling.
What is the general consensus of this meeting, should we carry on with the chairmans races or think of something else?
To finish I would like to say what an excellent Club Camp we had this year, we tried something a bit different by booking a coach to transport us all to the start of the walk and it went very well, we even managed a bit of sunshine as well, I am already planning next years walking route. If you have never been with us on camp you have been missing out.
My thanks to all who have supported the various Club events over the year and may I wish you and yours all the very best for Christmas and the New Year
THANK YOU
John Smith
AGM - 2008 Report of the Secretary Peter Hopley
Firstly I wish to give my apologies for not being able to attend in person tonight
Membership
There has been a fall in membership over the year from 61 to 52 members. Whilst we have attracted a few new members there is a general decline in our numbers over the past few years. This is not just Lostock phenomenon; other clubs are also reporting a drop in numbers, as the sport generally has lost some ground against other activities.
Whist our numbers are generally holding up, I am more concerned with the lack of racing which is a theme echoed throughout all disciplines, road, XC and fell. The Grand Prix this year was particularly poorly supported as we did not win or achieve a placing in any category. Despite this many of our members have embarked on many events both home and overseas and it is good to see great enthusiasm from some quarters.
I propose that Lostock affiliate to the Grand Prix next year. As this will be the final year, the GP Committee are proposing a memento for all runners who complete the requisite number of races, hopefully this be an incentive to “Get Lostock Racing” again.
We should also consider introducing a jogging section to the Wednesday nights, which could be in effect be a slower group setting off ahead of the faster groups. Jogging is far less intimidating that running for beginners. Astley and Tyldesley have done this and have structured their club night so that as beginners improve they move into the running group. They have managed to greatly increase their numbers, which is now being reflected in good numbers at races.
Committee
I am pleased that we have stuck to the quarterly committee meetings proposed last year. Whilst this is only an informal gathering is does give some focus to the year. I propose we continue with this in 2009.
Highlights
1) Lostock 6 was again very well organized and successful
2) The Chairman Races have been well supported in the main
3) Leo’s Hobble was well supported in the end and was a fantastic route. I would propose that we run the event next year on the same course. I recognise Leo does not want to do all the work himself, but we should try to keep the event going and get the whole club behind the event.
4) Lostock versus Burnden was well supported and we were again victorious!
Finally I would like to some see some investment of funds for the club. Suggested expenditure should include;-
1) A gazebo/ large tent for XC/ Fell racing
2) Sponsored running clothing for members
3) Camping equipment
Thanks for all the support form the Chairman and Committee, I am happy to stay on as Secretary should this be the wish of the club.
Peter Hopley
Thursday 4 December 2008
Night running
Fancy trying something a little more adventurous?
Why not join us on our head torch run on a Wednesday night.
Monday 1 December 2008
David Staff fell race 30th November 2008
7 Mick Green 00:36:32
40 Pete Hopley 00:41:59
80 Adrian Hope 00:47:00
92 Mark Shuttleworth 00:48:00
130 Vikki Hughes 00:58:08
40 Pete Hopley 00:41:59
80 Adrian Hope 00:47:00
92 Mark Shuttleworth 00:48:00
130 Vikki Hughes 00:58:08
Wesham 10k 29th November 2008
29 Peter Hopley 00:37:09
60 Stewart Jones00:39:02
88 Derek Coop 00:40:25
60 Stewart Jones00:39:02
88 Derek Coop 00:40:25
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