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2009-12-14T03:20:00.000-08:00

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Hendersons End 4th June 2009 Results

2009-06-15T04:04:00.001-07:00

1 Albert Sunter Horwich RMI M40 46.49
2 Ian Williams Horwich RMI M40 47.02
3 Richard Stott Rossendale M40 47.06
4 Deborah Wright Wigan Phoenix L 47.08
5 Paul Boardman Horwich RMI M40 47.33
6 Alan Hepburn Horwich RMI M 47.45
7 Michael Kay Horwich RMI M 47.50
8 Anthony Alexander U/a M40 48.00
9 Stephen Myerscough Wesham M 48.15
10 John Rainford Preston M45 48.16
11 Ian Hamer Horwich M45 48.17
12 Matthew Pixton Rossendale M 48.33
13 Roger Taylor Preston H M40 48.36
14 Tony Hesketh Horwich RMI M60 48.48
15 Anthony Dalton Rossendale M18 49.01
16 Doug Fleming Horwich RMI M40 49.35
17 Ian Pudge Fell Ponies M 49.59
18 Phil Walsh Preston H M50 50.06
19 MalcolmHetherington U/a M40 50.07
20 Mark France Darwen D M40 50.19
21 Wilf Brindle Horwich RMI M40 50.20
22 John Sprackland Southport W M40 50.33
23 Jonathan Stubbs Darwen D M40 50.40
24 Shane Wolstencroft Salford Met M 51.06
25 Martin Pollitt Burnden RR M40 51.08
26 Matt Leigh U/a M 51.37
27 Mark Culshaw Newburgh N M40 51.40
28 Peter Mulleady Astley&Till M40 51.46
29 Andy Quickfall Newburgh N M50 51.54
30 Emma Flanagan Rossendale L18 51.52
31 Ian Robinson Clayton-le-Moors M50 52.02
32 Graham Shaw Bolton H M50 52.12
33 Paul Jackson Astley&Till M40 52.21
34 John Sutton Blackburn H M 52.26
35 Stephen McCarron U/a M 52.30
36 Martin O’Reilly Rossendale M50 52.32
37 Sean Makin Achilli Ratti M40 52.35
38 Andy Staveley Burnden RR M40 52.37
39 Allan Yeoman Rossendale M40 52.38
40 Ian Phillips U/a M 52.39
41 ??? ?? 52.39
42 Chris Whitlock Wesham M40 52.40
43 Adrian Vanuxem U/a M 52.47
44 Tom Lynch U/a M 52.47
45 William Prout Salford AC M50 53.11
46 Brent Brindle Horwich RMI M50 53.35
47 Dave Kehoe U/a M 53.37
48 Mark Ormrod U/a M 53.41
49 Steve Williams Northern Vets M50 53.46
50 Peter Bolton Red Rose M40 54.05
51 Joseph Roberts U/a M 54.07
52 Linda Clarkson Darwen D L40 54.08
53 Graham Tracey U/a M 54.09
54 John Foulds Astley&Till M40 54.11
55 Bethan Faulkner Horwich RMI U18 54.12
56 Mark Soloman Rossendale M 54.38
57 Mark Checkley FRA M40 54.43
58 Phillippa Preston H L45 54.46
59 Peter Ramsdale Horwich RMI M50 55.07
60 John Swan U/a M40 55.10
61 John Rudd Wesham M40 55.16
62 Sarah Yeoman Rossendale L 55.23
63 Kathryn Culshaw Wigan P L 55.29
64 Vicki Hardwicke Rossendale L40 55.30
65 John Marsh U/a M40 55.31
66 Gary Jones Bolton H M40 55.44
67 Ann Ferguson Burnden RR L45 55.55
68 Kevin Smith Darwen D M40 56.20
69 Jim Doherty Preston H M40 56.30
70 Bob Grant U/a M60 56.32
71 Shirley Staveley Burnden RR L45 56.34
72 Stuart Adamson Horwich M 56.40
73 Ginny Willey Middleton H L 56.55
74 Rebekah Swan U/a L 57.02
75 Lindsey Berends Preston H L35 57.23
76 David Culshaw Wigan P M50 57.30
77 Emma Gregory Preston H L35 57.31
78 Mark Russell Bolton Tri Club M40 57.37
79 Critch U/a M50 58.07
80 Tommy Suire U/a M 58.19
81 Phil Boardman Bolton H M50 59.16
82 Ian Smith Horwich RMI M55 59.18
83 Vaughan Redfern U/a M 59.27
84 Ema Kennedy U/a L 60.00
85 Charlotte Wilson Liverpool H L 60.25
86 Adam Walker U/a M40 60.25
87 Clay Lenhart U/a M 60.49
88 Steve Coey Red Rose M50 60.54
89 Edmund Stewart Preston H M60 61.00
90 Ben Higginson Preston H M50 61.11
91 Mark Sammon Horwich RMI M 61.58
92 Gordon Stone Horwich RMI M50 62.49
93 Claire Grant U/a L 62.59
94 Graham Davy FRA M40 63.02
95 Sarah Roberts Darwen D L35 63.08
96 Lynn Ward U/a M40 63.08
97 Chris Greenall Burnden RR M40 63.20
98 Phil Bolton Rossendale M 63.24
99 Alex Fowley Preston H M 63.32
100 Ged Turner U/a M40 63.45
101 Phil Foster U/a M40 63.49
102 Peter Gilham Chorley H M60 63.53
103 Paul Brindle U/a M 64.05
104 Sarah Jackson Liverpool H L 64.37
105 Patrick Henley Liverpool H M60 64.37
106 Helen Yeoman Rossendale L40 64.44
107 Robert Nash Preston H M60 65.13
108 Brain Dearnaley Preston H M60 65.57
109 Jim Taylor Darwen D M60 66.32
110 Chris Burke Darwen D L45 68.07
111 Ed Swift Horwich RMI M60 69.30
112 David Dixon Rossendale M60 70.34
113 Stephen Hurst U/a M 70.47
114 Rebecca Simms Darwen D L35 74.50

Junior Results
Pos Name Club Cat Time
1 Zac Howe Horwich RMI Mu/16 10.18
2 Mark Brown Chorley H Mu/16 11.06
3 Daniel Whitlock Chorley H Mu/12 11.07
4 Joseph Howe Horwich RMI Mu/14 11.10
5 Nathan Townsend Horwich RMI Mu/12 11.13
6 Cameron Critchley Horwich RMI Mu/12 11.56
7 Molly Broome Chorley H Fu/14 11.58
8 Phoebe Howe Horwich RMI Fu/12 12.06
9 Thomas Nelson Calder Valley Mu/12 12.16
10 Sophie Broom Chorley H Fu/16 12.18
11 Will Townsend Horwich RMI Mu/12 12.41
12 Bethney Blackwell Chorley H Fu/12 12.47
13 Jonathon Powis Horwich RMI Mu/12 12.51
14 Rebecca Flanagan Rossendale H Fu/12 13.03
15 Martha Gill Horwich RMI Fu/12 13.14
16 Thomas Hughes Horwich RMI Mu/12 13.20
17 William Bellard U/a Mu/12 13.55
18 Tom Makin U/a Mu/12 16.19

On behalf of Lostock AC I would like to thank all who took part in this years race, and to apologise to all who followed the race leader and went off course on Winter Hill. It just goes to prove that even with 26 plus marshals around the route things can go wrong, but this is a fell race and the Course Map was on display at the start, I think the onus is on the runners to run the correct route.
On a lighter note it was very encouraging for our club to see that the entry for the race was up in numbers again this the 3rd running of the event by about 30%.
We hope to see you all again next year.
Many Thanks to the Scouts for providing the Marshalls and to Mark Smith for organising them on the night, also thanks to Bolton Mountain Rescue for their safety support.

Thanks Again
John Smith ( Chairman Lostock AC )

Chorley Harriers 4 Mile Trail Series

2009-06-08T10:57:00.002-07:00

Chorley Harriers 4 Mile Trail Series

at Chorley on Wednesday 3rd June 2009

Great for everyone there to see a turn out to make our presence felt and get on the mens and ladies team boards. Picturesque venue around the Astley Hall and park , well worth a run at any time with it being on the doorstep. Undulating trail course on quite a warm evening meant it took its toll on those trying to get back into racing or training after a spell out or getting back after big races especially the 3rd time up the hill to get to the finish. Nice to see John and Jackie racing as Johns Birthday treat, much better than a present ...Heh. Team places for mens and Ladies in an overall turnout of 213. .. well done . We need to keep this up with more depth of runners at all levels to keep us on the team boards when some runners may be away doing their specialist events or injured. These trail races are interesting for both our road and fell groups.Lets race more to support each other whether as meeting up venues for training or to encourage those pushing for more competitive goals. Nice to see Dave Pearson cheering us on and continuing with his regime to get back to fitness. Thanks Keith Thomas Road Race Captain.

Chorley Trail FINAL RESULTS

Pos Name Cat/Pos Club Time

17 Mick Green V45 3 Lostock Ac 26:50

19 Keith Thomas V50 1 Lostock Ac 26:54

40 Pete Hopley V40 9 Lostock Ac 28:10

53 Stewart Jones V50 4 Lostock Ac 28:55

161 Jane Forrest L45 5 Lostock Ac 35:31

182 Jackie Roberts L55 2 Lostock Ac 38:34

186 Liz Hopley L40 7 Lostock Ac 39:09

201 John Roberts V55 11 Lostock Ac 42:25

Chorley Trail -Men TEAMRESULTS

NOTE: Unattached and non-counters are DELETED before teams are calculated

1 Horwich R M I Harriers 38 4 Alastair Murray 7 Steve Nolan 12 Glyn Kay 15 Karl Ward

2 Wigan Phoenix 46 6 Phil Darbyshire 8 Roderick Hart 11 Paul Weall 21 David Collins

3 Bolton United Harriers & Ac 66 1 Anthony Valentine 5 Dave Shaw 9 Ian Selby 51 Andrew Doyle

4 Blackburn Harriers & Ac 77 10 John Sutton 16 Brian Fogarty 25 Alan McKeown 26 Mark Almond

5 Astley & Tyldesley Road Runner 96 13 Peter Chan 14 Paul Bohannon 31 Shaun Moran 38 Mark Riches

6 Lostock Ac 128 17 Mick Green 19 Keith Thomas 40 Pete Hopley 52 Stewart Jones

7 Swinton Running Club 159 20 Steven Doxey 27 Tony Flanagan 42 Carl Price 70 Chris Lomax

8 Burnden Road Runners 191 22 Andy Staveley 53 Paul Christie 57 Martyn Pollitt 59 Brian Duffy

9 Wesham Road Runners & Ac 252 24 Steve Myerscough 60 Tony Kemp 66 Chris Whitlock 102 Lee Barlow

10 Chorley Harriers 264 32 Phil Iddon 56 James Matthews 86 Stephen O Connor 90 Liam Boardman

11 St Helens Striders 340 61 Gary Carney 82 Roy McHale 87 Steve Lowe 110 Colin Leyland

12 Darwen Dashers Rc 377 65 Russ Corsini 75 Jamie Dowdall 105 Peter Murphy 132 Jim Taylor

13 Radcliffe Ac 408 44 Afrian Harris 115 Berin Jones 121 George Critchley 128 Jim Sutcliffe

14 Chorley Ac 491 73 Paul Bass 133 Philip McCullagh 142 Mike Coppin 143 Les Paul

Chorley Trail - Ladies TEAMRESULTS

NOTE: Unattached and non-counters are DELETED before teams are calculated

1 Burnden Road Runners 26 5 Isaline Hughes 8 Kirsty Preece 13 Shirley Staveley

2 Astley & Tyldesley Road Runner 38 3 M TraceyAguera 11 Jeanne Iborra 24 Brenda Wane

3 Radcliffe Ac 68 7 Donna Cartwright 28 Yasmin Parapia 33 Rachel Gee

4 Swinton Running Club 73 14 Lauren Marsden 18 Sarah Green 41 Dawn Green

5 Horwich R M I Harriers 79 12 Christine Boardman 30 Clare Hughes 37 Gillian Burnell

6 Lostock Ac 107 29 Jane Forrest 38 Jackie Roberts 40 Liz Hopley

The Horwich Jubilee Series

2009-06-08T10:57:00.001-07:00

The Horwich Jubilee Series

at Rivington on Wednesday 20 May 2009

Jubilee — FINAL RESULTS 125 runners

38 Pete Hopley V40 11 Lostock Ac 31:09

The Haigh Hall 4 Series

2009-06-08T10:56:00.001-07:00

The Haigh Hall 4 Series
at Haigh Hall, Wigan on Wednesday 13th May 2009
Haigh Hall 4 -- FINAL RESULTS 146 runners
First Male 1 Nick Leigh Altrincham & District Ac 20:45
First female 34 Maria Lowe L 1 Wigan Phoenix 24:38

Pos Name Cat/Pos Club Time

14 Mick Green V45 4 Lostock Ac 23:00
37 Pete Hopley V40 10 Lostock Ac 24:45
42 Stewart Jones V50 4 Lostock Ac 25:04
120 Jane Forrest L45 6 Lostock Ac 31:16
142 Liz Hopley L40 8 Lostock Ac 35:02

Cheshire Triathlon

2009-06-02T00:20:00.000-07:00

Carolyn Brindle did the Cheshire Triathlon on Sunday.

Sprint Triathlon 500 metre Swim - 20 kilometre Cycle - 5 kilometre Run
118 out of 215 Overall time was 1:33.23

Well done.

RESULT of CHAIRMAN’S TRAIL RACE 2009

2009-05-11T00:28:00.000-07:00

Thanks to all who took part in this years handicap trail race and provided a very close finish. Congratulations to Mark Shuttleworth for his superb run ahead of the first eight runners crossing the line within 2 mins of each other.
Also thanks to Leo Pollard, Sheila Anderton and Jackie Roberts for assisting me with the marshalling of the race.
All who attended will be receiving a new Technical Tee Shirt with our club name printed on as stated in earlier correspondance.

John Smith – Handicapper/Timekeeper

Flora London Marathon 2009 Results

2009-04-28T00:37:00.000-07:00

Position 440th Position age 10th THOMAS, KEITH 2:49:49

Position 895th Position age 41st JONES, STEWART 2:59:24

London Marathon . An awesome experience.
Two Lostock runners at the Marathon this year both achieving their training goals after a hard winter season following long term high mileage training programmes.
We joined my sister in Colchester for the race weekend and were welcomed by the Colchester Harriers on their annual London marathon trip. An early start for the coach but a bright morning which was appearing dauntingly bright as we approached London and the Marathon starts. While preparing for the race group members were sunbathing and I was putting on my suncream. Comments like .. wish I'd brought my sunglasses and loudspeaker announcements to keep hydrated added to the buzz of preparation plans.Another start had a bit of drizzle while ours was in warm sunshine. The 'she wee ' gadget and womens urinal facilities were causing great amusement to the lady runners but I couldnt quite work it out. The nervous queues however still seemed long as ever and and many competitors were still seen to be going native. Both of us were together in pen 1, maybe 10 or so metres from the start line at the off with some anxiety about the heat coming through as the clouds broke.
I trained for 2,50 but technically could do better given my recent inprovements so set a challenging target based on 2.45 times given an even paced race could be run. Slight delay in the first miles meant slight higher paced adjustments had to be made which were obviously not good and though I got back eventually to target time for the 2.45 , the increasing temperature and its effects by midrace lead me to adjust my goals to my original plan easing off a few seconds a mile until stability was achieved and the push for the finish could be maintained. It felt it to be tough but fairly level paced coming to what was my previous breakdown zone around 21 to 22 miles but the pace judgement seemed to be okay and I could enjoy the cheering crowds and the spectacle around me through the final couple of miles were again I decided to hold the pace until later rather than pick up and risk cramping, building up my stride from the 600 m marker and stride out around the turn for the finish. Felt I'd controlled the race well (which was another goal) as I'd got it wrong last time .Leg muscles worked hard and tired but no distress .Delighted, I thought I'd just done over the 2.50 but in fact my official time was below it. Met with a sober faced Stew coming towards the baggage car who asked my time and then told me he had been troubled by the cramp which had sadly affected his run, ... before of course his faced cracked and he blurted out with a huge grin that he had got 2.59 under his targets .. ..... we both filled up , hugged, it was one of those moments... oops sorry ..... we punched each other on the shoulder and did manly congratulation things.. whatever.. My sister was pleased to have completed the event, though the repeated onset of cramp after reaching 20 miles at 2,20 meant there was some disappointment in her time of 3.27.17.
A personal thanks for the support and encouragement everyone especially Dave Pearson and Derek Lord in the cycle back up team for the long runs , the Rivy ramblers on the Wednesday evening long runs led by Andy Stavely, and the Colchester Harriers for making us welcome as part of their organised marathon trip.

Keith

London Marathon.

What an Experience!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well as the race got near all I seemed to do was watch the weather forecast, the week leading up to the Marathon it started of as 16 degrees slight rain, then it went to 15 slight rain, yet again it changed back up to 16 but sunny, back down 15 and sunny and the last one was the morning of the marathon between 9 and 12 degrees cloudy.
The morning of the Marathon we looked out of the window and not a cloud in the sky beautiful blue sky’s what we all wait for all year round but not the morning of the marathon.
Both myself and Keith were staying with Keith’s sister Lyn at Colchester who was also racing the Marathon, several clubs within Colchester had clubbed together and laid a coach on to take everyone to the start.
As we arrived at the marathon it was glorious weather we parked our selves awaiting the start of the marathon making sure we were well hydrated and making sure all the little last minute preparations were right, in a way it seems like a ritual of some sort what with going to queue for the loo’s coming back tinkering about making sure everything’s right, going to the loo’s coming back, tinkering, going to the loo’s, tink……. I think you all get the picture.
As both myself and Keith went to the start we entered pen one, as they called us forward we got closer to the start and at one stage I thought we were going to join the Kenyans on the start line we were that close to them.
As the gun started the race, we were off, didn’t see Keith for long just masses of people. As I started my legs felt terrible and all I could remember in my head was other marathoners telling me that you’re legs will fell heavy for the first 2 or 3 miles due to your tapering during the last two weeks but then you start to fell fine, well I got to 3 miles and they weren’t, four miles ….no still my legs felt heavy. I can’t remember my legs ever feeling good at all whilst I was running. As I ran I was trying to stick to my plan and splits but found they all went out the window, I reached 10 miles in 65 minutes, my split time should have been 68 minutes, half marathon time was 1hr 26/7 mins again my splits should have been 1hr 29mins, with this and the sun beating down at around 21/22 degrees I got a little worried. As I reached 19 miles all I could remember was saying to myself think of all the training you’ve done the 22 milers etc, the next thing was I was cramping up finding myself stopping to stretch my leg out, I then carried on and around 22 and a half one of the pace makers came passed my holding what I can only describe as an overgrown lolly stick and on it was the sign 7 minute miles which meant he would be reaching the finish in what I thought was around 3hrs 1min. but at this stage he was going away from me so I reckoned I would reach the finish at around 3hrs 3mins. I felt gutted as I wanted to break the 3 hours mark. So as I plodded on and at this stage it felt like a plod believe me. I reached the 25 mile stage but at this point I could make much sense of anything,” I hear some of you say no change there then” but the only thing that did make sense was when I looked up at the clock and it said 2hrs 51mins. I immediately realized I was back on to break the three hours and at this stage I tried with little success to increase the pace. As I came into the finish I could see people cramping up stopping and thought what’s going on and as I looked up I could see the 200meter sign and thought these people can’t stop, but you could see they were in lots of pain. As the crowd tried to encourage everyone to finish it was deafening and as I crossed the line all I could see was 2:59:24. Fantastic, I punched the airwith my fist, went up the ramp to get my tag cut of my shoe came down the other side of the ramp and remembered how emotional I was felling. Then I saw Keith and we hugged and congratulated each other with Keith running a Fantastic time of 2:49:49.
What a Day for both of use, 18 or so weeks of training, getting some little niggles on the way, planning for that one day and both of our predicted times were achieved.

With this in mind I would like to thank all the people who helped me with my training, who are Guy and Lisa Hayes, Keith Thomas, Andy Staverly, Mark Lysycia, Derek Coop, Mark Beresford and for the two on the bikes who came with us on the 22 milers Dave Pearson and Derek Lord.
I would also like to thank Keith’s sister Lyn and the people of Colchester who allowed us to share there coach and make life a little easier.

“””””””What an experience”””””””””””””””
Stew Jones

Result of Leo’s Duathlon on Wed 22nd April

2009-04-27T00:45:00.001-07:00

Many thanks to all who took part in this the 3rd running of this great event and also the following Club members who helped with marshalling :- Leo, Sheila, Chris, Kath, Stew, Neil, Liz, Mark, & Adrian. Also Diane & Rob Green and John Pollard. Once again we were blessed with a fine sunny night and all the entrants got into the spirit of the event and gave their all.

Compiled by John Smith -- Timekeeper

Hawkshead Trail Race - Saturday 18 April 2009

2009-04-20T06:37:00.000-07:00

267 Adrian ROBERTS, 1:34:03
268 Mark SHUTTLEWORTH, 1:34:11
414 Cherry COLLISON 1:43:50

Gin Pit 5 - 5th April 2009

2009-04-06T07:01:00.000-07:00

Perfect day for the race with the sun just breaking through the clouds. 136 entries for the one 1mile and two 2mile laps on the pathways at Gin Pit. 3 entries from lostock David Ashworth, Stew Jones and Keith Thomas. An even paced start by the front group meant that Stew and myself could stay near the leaders with the Altringham Lady trying to break through try to set her own pace. I decided to try to stay with the 4 leaders while Stew kept to his strategy of even paced running to fit with his marathon training . Stiff muscles almost hampered Stew's race but he held Arnold Melling to a 6 second lead at the line.David worked hard and is getting back into his running , the last climb at the end of each lap testing his stamina and working up a sweat.The lady runner Olivia Walwyn of Altringham broke through eventually into second place and again I decided to try to stay with her in 3rd place. As she tired I managed to overtake and hold my place to surprisingly finish in 2nd place. Well Done all. Keith -Road Race Captain

1st Paul Mannion 28.08 M Astley and Tyld
2nd Keith Thomas 28.21 MV50 Lostock
3rd Olivia Walwyn 28.39 F Altringham
4th Steve Nolan 28. 40 M45 Horwich
9th Stewart Jones 30.39 MV50 Lostock
10th Arnold Melling 30.45 MV60 Astley and Tyld
38 David Ashworth 34.52 MV50 Lostock

Next Grand Prix Race Radcliffe 10 k Sunday 19th April
Lets have a good effort to get an upbeat season . Use the run as a training run if you are not on form as its great to be there and motivate each other.

Slieve Bearnagh fell race - British Championship

2009-04-06T06:08:00.000-07:00

Mick headed out to Northern Ireland at the weekend to take part in the Slieve Bearnagh fell race, which is a British Championship race, Mick was a credible 56th place amongst some of the best fell runners in Great Britain. The race was only 4 miles in length with a total climb of 2,700 feet.

Well done Mick

56 Michael Green 00:50:30

Liver Hill fell Race 31st March 2009

2009-04-01T03:08:00.000-07:00

58 Adrian Hope 42:42
72 Mark Shuttleworth 44:15
79 Peter Noble 45:06
94 Ray McGloin 46:44
141 Vikki Hughes 61:39

wilmslow half marathon 29th march

2009-03-29T12:27:00.000-07:00

IT'S NEVER TO LATE FOR A PB .....................

Two lostock runners ran this event today, it should have been a team of three only Stewart did the wise thing pulled out due to an injury he picked up mid week. Keith and Pete locked horns and both had two superb runs. Pete who said he had not been training of late ran in at 1hr 25mins 18secs, do you believe he has been doing some secret training, but must admit he was shattered when he finished and he said he just ran with his head as his body was somewhere else.
Keith, who is in full training mode for his forthcoming London Marathon and to be fair said he was a little tired and I can vouch for fact that he has the makings of a cold did a good demolition job of the 4000 runners behind him and pulled off a PB for a half marathon and ran home in 1hr 17mins 16secs . These two only last week were kings of Haigh Hall relays vets team so something good at Lostock is happening and may it continue, as of late people are looking at Lostock and sitting up especially when the boys go and collect their prizes and a mighty roar errupts from the little band of followers out doing all and sundry with the noise.
A big well done has to be said for you both today and may the weather be just as glorious next year as it was today and may Lostock be as glorious as well .

keith t 2nd vet 50 and 74th position
pete h 23rd in vet 40 and 176 position .

posted by D pearson .

HAIGH HALL RELAYS Sat 21st March

2009-03-23T03:06:00.000-07:00

Lostock AC vets claim 1st prize in the Haigh Hall Relays on a rather chilly afternoon at Haigh Hall.

The team consisted of Mick Green, Stewart Jones, Pete Hopley and Keith Thomas.
These 4 Lostock runners had a combined time of 1hr 30min 25sec over three minutes ahead of the second placed team.

So its a big well done to all four .

stats .....
Mick 21mins 37secs fastest vet leg
Stewart 23mins 18secs
Pete 23mins 27secs
Keith 22min 03secs

posted by dave p .

COUNTRYSIDE TOUR of HORWICH & RIVINGTON

2009-03-04T04:14:00.001-08:00

The organisation of the above Tour has been taken over by John Smith this year. The tour is being run specifically to raise money for LOCAL CHARITIES, and it consists of 5 races over 6 days competing at different distances and disciplines covering the distance of a Marathon in total. It begins on Tuesday 16th June 2009 and ends on Carnival Race Sunday 21st June 2009. The Tour also includes a Junior Tour over 3 races.

If you would like to support the event either running or marshalling (Help is needed and would be greatly appreciated) please contact John for information.

This is a terrific event and a must if you would like a new and different challenge.

Entry forms for the overall event and each race can be found at www.lostockac.co.uk

John Smith – Chairman – Lostock AC

Winter Hill fell race 2009

2009-02-08T06:34:00.000-08:00

8th Mick Green 1:38.29
17th Keith Thomas 1:47:45
82nd Richard Buckley 2:07:53
117th Mark Shuttleworth 2:20:01
135th Jason Tonge 2:26:04
136th Adrian Hope 2:26:04
156th Graeme Smith 2:39:42
165th Vikki Hughes 3:01:08

A great turn out from the club, well done everyone!

XXI TORREMOLINOS HALF MARATHON 1ST FEB O9.

2009-02-05T00:48:00.000-08:00

DAVOS TOURS BRINGS HOME THE SILVERWARE.

When a small group of runners from Spectrum Striders, Horwich Harriers, Wesham, Blackpool Wyre & Fylde, Accrington rr, Unattched, Aldi Harriers ( who ) and LOSTOCK get together they become a force not to be messed with. The weather is normally warm and even hot but on this occasion torrential rain, wind and freezing temperatures greeted our brave group of 16 runners. At 10am nearly 1700 runners set off, they jostled and weaved to dodge the deep puddles and this was only the first 200 metres. As the last of the runners passed me I made my way to the beach to take photos and shout some encouragement. There was no let up in the atrocious conditions.
The palm trees were bending under the strain of the wind and the sea looked more like the South Atlantic than the Med and yet our gang battled on forward into the driving rain. My core temperature was near to zero as the last of our runners passed by me. I made my way back to the finish area and waited another 45 minutes before Horwich runner Colin Rigby ran in in 1hr 14min 42sec and an impressive 18th runner to finish. As all the other runners were heading home I felt like I was heading towards hyperthermia, this isnt Torremolinos its Ice Station Zebra. Colin brought our merry gang home and Brian Scully brought in the rear.
The stats for the race are ----16 runners, 6 cups --- Colin Rigby 3rd vet 40, trophy --- Keith Thomas 2nd vet 50, trophy ---Julie Cruze 3rd vet 4, trophy and the performance of the day goes to Carmel Sullivan from Wesham, 3rd lady overall ---trophy, 1st vet 35, trophy ---1st ladies overseas winner, trophy .
Dave Pearson vet 50 ( spectator ) was wet, cold and immensely proud of all those who took part and if we all go back next year, maybe we can bring even more silverware back home, is that greedy, no, because it can be done.

Dave Pearson aka Davos .

RACE QUOTES AND FACTS ,
Colin Rigby decides to plough through the huge puddles and nearly drowns.
Wesham runners said they would do the race again next year
Mark B and Julie Cruze ran in together which is so sporting
Keith Thomas said wow I enjoyed that, WHAT ! ......
Mark Lysycia said they were the worst running condition he has ever run in I was shivering so much the Spaniards thought I was break dancing (davos )
Julie Cruze didnt take her protective bin liner off till after 10k
Stewat Jones commented that whilst he was running he didnt feel to bad but 20 seconds after he finished he froze
Mark Tolbot smiled with 100 metres to go
Colin had a bad start due to overcrowding and still ran home in 18th position
Carmel Sullivan slips and falls and cuts her elbows and knees and bruises her thigh
Brian Scully raises his arms and kicks near the finish and wins a bottle of wine.

Ashurst Beacon fell race Jan 09

2009-01-22T08:07:00.000-08:00

44 Adrian Hope 49.05
59 Mark Shuttleworth 51.07

118 finishers

Two Crosses 18/25 mile Event 12th January 2009

2009-01-12T05:18:00.003-08:00

Four Lostock runners joined the event this year, Pete Hopely , Keith , Adrian , and Pete Noble. Pete Noble getting back into long distance mode completed the 25 mile course.A late start by Pete and Keith due to toilet queues meant that their map reading skills were critical from the start as the pack of runners and walkers had long set off leaving us to chase. In typical Lostock tradition this meant that we went the wrong way after 50 metres and had to detour around the block . Similar events occured throughout the race as we endevoured to make up ground and take the initiative. Luckily the runners around us were very sympathetic as we clawed our back into a healthy position and we got to know some groups quite well due to the fact that we repeatedly had to overtake them or tag along with them to prevent us ending up in Yorkshire. Icy underfoot in places and blowy and cold over the tops but heartily enjoyed. Adrian decided to complete the 18 rather than follow Pete Noble and finished soon after Pete and Keith as they tucked into the Lamb hotpot and Apple Pie . Great event.

Lancashire Cross Country Championships Witton Park 11th January

2009-01-12T05:18:00.001-08:00

27 Keith Thomas MV50 42.37 2nd V50

Garstang 10k Sunday 11th Jan

2009-01-12T05:17:00.003-08:00

45 Arnold Melling MV60 39.05

Boxing Day 2008 10k Leyland

2009-01-12T05:17:00.001-08:00

26 MV60 Arnold Melling 39.05

Ribble Valley 10k 28th December

2009-01-12T05:16:00.000-08:00

202 M50 Stewart Jones 39.53
418 F35 Cherry Collinson 45.27

Christmas 2008 run

2008-12-28T06:49:00.000-08:00

Longridge 7 results 14th December 2008

2008-12-23T05:12:00.000-08:00

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.

BREAKING NEWS !!!

2008-12-16T00:29:00.001-08:00

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 )

Guys 10 Mile 7th December 2008

2008-12-13T05:39:00.004-08:00

19th Pete Hopely MV40 1.00.46 well done ... getting closer to getting under the hour
44th Arnold Melling MV60 1.05.18

2nd November Thro' the Villages

2008-12-13T05:39:00.001-08:00

40th Pete Hopely MV40 54.35
135th Graham Robinson MV45 1.03.04

Accrington 10k 26th October 2008

2008-12-13T05:37:00.001-08:00

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

Barbados Half Marathon

2008-12-11T01:15:00.000-08:00

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 .............................................

AGM

2008-12-09T00:51:00.001-08:00

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

Night running

2008-12-04T03:08:00.000-08:00

Fancy trying something a little more adventurous?

Why not join us on our head torch run on a Wednesday night.

David Staff fell race 30th November 2008

2008-12-01T10:52:00.000-08:00

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

Wesham 10k 29th November 2008

2008-12-01T10:51:00.000-08:00

29 Peter Hopley 00:37:09
60 Stewart Jones00:39:02
88 Derek Coop 00:40:25

CHAIRMANS ROAD RACE H/CP 2008

2008-11-19T05:19:00.002-08:00

1 Pete Hopley 13.1 12.32
2 Mick Green 12 11.4
3 Keith Thomas 12 12.01
4 Pete Noble 14.17 14.23
5 Gill Caldwell 17.29 17.41
6 Chris Smith 18.02 18.23
7 Liz Hopley 17.12 17.25
8 Mark Shuttleworth 14.17 14.33
9 Kath Johnson 18.02 18.42
10 Adrian Hope 13.32 14.48
11 Carolyn Brindle 17.12 19.1
12 Allan Jones * 15.5 17.59
13 Vikki Hughes 15.5 18.03
14 Colin Holdcroft * 15.28 17.52
I would like to thank all who took part in the Race
and Leo, Sheila, Geof, Stewart and Dave for
Their assistance in marshalling. The prizes were
presented to Pete Hopley (1st) Gill Caldwell (1st Lady)
Mick Green(fastest man) and Liz Hopley (fastest Lady)
after supper in the Bridge Inn.

Stewarts 50th Birthday run

2008-11-19T05:19:00.001-08:00

I would like to thank all the people who turned up for my 5 mile and 50 yrds birthday fun run. The race started opposite the Jolly Crofters pub at the entrance of the fishing reservoir. As the race started Mick Green quickly took up the lead followed by a strange man in a skirt and wearing a Mohican's wig followed by the rest of use. Shortly into the race this strange man took up the lead and we all followed, well most of use, some decided that they wanted to take their own route, but to be fair to these the torrential rain the night before had washed away some of the markings. The first male home was the STRANGE MAN IN THE SKIRT AND WIG and the first female home was the wife of the STRANGE MAN IN THE SKIRT AND WIG. What a family, only joking. Then in true Lostock fashion most of use went into the Jolly Crofters for a little drinkie pooh's. Good time had by all.

1 Guy Hayes (Strange man in shirt and wig) 31;47
2. Mick Green 33:04
3. Steve Nolan 33:06
4. Kieth Thomas 35:12
5. Stew Jones 35:44
6. Pete Hopley 36:25
7. Albert Sunter 36:39
8. Martin Pollit 36:45
9. Derek Coop 36:59
10. Lisa Hayes (Wife of strange man in skirt and wig) 39:24
11. Mark Lycia 48:53
12. Chris Greenhall 48:54
13. Christine Smith 57:10
14. Kath Johnson 57:10
15. Cariline Brindle 59:39
16. Alan Jones 63:15
17. John Smith 63:49
18. Vickey Hughes 64:07
19. Pam Clarkson 64:18
20. Kath Swindle 68:23
21. Michelle Sunter 68:54
22. Liz Hopley 68:56

WELL DONE TO ALL THE RUNNERS AND A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL WHO TURNED UP
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO BOTH DAVE PEARSON AND JEFF SALE WHO HELPED TO ORGANISE THE EVENT

THANKS FROM ME STEW JONES

Stewarts 50th Birthday run

2008-11-17T04:24:00.000-08:00

"Thanks to all who took part in and organised Stewarts 50th Birthday run and especially Stewart for very kindly donating the proceeds to Hannah - my Granddaughter.
Hannah is a very special little girl who touches everyones heart, this generous donation will help her to have all she needs and deserves in the future.

Thanks again
John (Chairman)

Lostock Camping weekend

2008-10-19T08:27:00.000-07:00

Swinton Half Marathon Sunday 28th September 2008

2008-10-09T07:18:00.001-07:00

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

2008-10-01T06:01:00.003-07:00

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

2008-10-01T06:01:00.001-07:00

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

Settle Loop Tough Trail Race 14th September

2008-09-16T01:04:00.001-07:00

Ady Roberts 1:19:26
Mark Shuttleworth 1:25:43

Garburn Trail Race 31st May ( a bit late ! )

2008-09-16T01:03:00.001-07:00

Ady Roberts 2:25:37
Mark Shuttleworth 2:38:41
Cherry Collinson 2:38:58

Jubilee 5 Mile Series

2008-08-26T01:21:00.000-07:00

Stewart Jones
8th overall 4 events
7th overall combined Vets category

Chipping Show fell race August 2008

2008-08-25T04:04:00.000-07:00

5 Mick Green 1.14.30
48 Adrian Hope 1.37.56
56 Cherry Collison 1.46.53

Chaiman's Fell Race !3th August 2008

2008-08-18T05:26:00.000-07:00

Chaiman's Fell Race !3th August 2008
Position | NAME | H/cp Time | Act Time
1 | Peter Hopley | 59.08 | 44.08
2 | Peter Noble | 60.15 | 51.05
3 | Mick Green | 60.47 | 40.47
4 | Keith Thomas | 60.51 | 41.51
5 | Geof Sale | 62.10 | 52.10
6 | Adrian Hope | 62.51 | 51.51
7 | Jane Forrest | 63.17 | 56.17
8 | Gill Caldwell | 66.35 | 66.35
9 | Liz Hopley | 67.56 | 65.56
10 | Chris Smith | 72.3 | 70.3
10 | Kath Johnson | 72.3 | 70.3

Thanks to all who took part in this event and for treating it in the true spirit of such an event. The event took place on a good running night, and on a normal club training night so it was a bit disappointing that so few turned out, but it was to the loss of those who did not show because those who did had a good run followed by a good supper in the Bridge Inn.
Thanks
John

Golf Ball fell race 2008

2008-08-18T05:24:00.000-07:00

72 Jason Tonge 52:38:00
76 Mark Shuttleworth 53:09:00
78 Adrian Hope 53:42:00
123 Cherry Collinson 61:37:00

joan rhodes&fred norris 5k trail race radcliffe

2008-08-18T05:22:00.000-07:00

this was my 3rd 5k in as many weeks and the only 3 i have done,so was very pleased to have reduced my time again. derek lord 31st 19.22

Something in the air at St.Annes 5k

2008-07-17T03:16:00.000-07:00

A short drive to St.Annes was all that was needed to get to this flat 5k race , it s a pb course for those wanting to break their last best 5k time and in perfect running conditions .Day trippers were out in force and would have to be careful as to where they walked along the prom as 129 eager runners stood at the race start ready for a 3.1 mile sprint .
Something caught my eye ,it was a green vest with a black stripe ,it was Arnold Melling ,wow 2 Lostock runners , but wait I must be seeing double another one appeared on my blind side it was Graham Robinson , as I had gone through with the speed merchant of late Derek Lord there was now 4 lostock runners on the start line .
A quick chat from the starter and 4 lostock runners wishing each other well for the race ,we started .
After a good start I found the pace a bit to hot so eased back unlike messrs Melling and Lord who were giving each other a race with Lordy in front just after the 1st mile. Arnie was fighting back and it was nip and tuck for the rest of the race ,it was down to a sprint finsh that decided who won the duel , who had the legs ? .
I was pleased with myself for keeping the pace I was running as was Graham ,we had our own race with the runners around us .
At 19 mins into the race the two Lostock lads stretched their legs for a final push to the finish . Arnie fractionally had legs to hold off Derek by a mere 2seconds and had myself and Graham beaten by 2 mins .
In short ,like the race ,its fast and furious , flat ,scenic round the lake and above all it was pleasing to see 4 off us out ,was it something in the air , may it continue & & & & & & & .Dave P

M r M e l l i n g 1 9 : 3 4 2 6 t h
M r l o r d 1 9 : 3 6 2 7 t h
D a v e P e a r s o n 2 1 : 0 5 4 1 s t
G r a h a m R o b i n

Bull Hill Fell Race 2008

2008-07-11T03:32:00.001-07:00

7 Mick Green 00:42:12

A poor turn out for a local race in the club championship.
Come on Lostock!

2 lads fell race 2008

2008-07-11T03:26:00.000-07:00

24 Michael Green 37:47
59 Stewart Jones 40:57
112 Mark Shutleworth 45:11
151 Jane Forresst 49:04
154 Graeme Smith 49:42
157 Allan Jones 49:53

LOSTOCK/BURNDEN CHALLENGE 2008

2008-07-03T03:28:00.003-07:00

Result

1. Mick Green L 38.27
2. Brian Duffy B 40.26
3. Pete Hopley L 40.32
4. Andy Duffy B 40.47
5. Martin Pollitt B 41.17
6. Stewart Jones L 41.24
7. Chris Greenall B 43.09
8. Derek Lord L 43.17
9. Lesley Fisher B 43.25 *
10. Dave Clemence L 43.56
11. Izzy Hughes B 44.54
12. Pete Noble L 45.32
13. Jason Tonge L 45.33
14. David Coop B 45.44
15. Kirsty Preece B 45.46
16. Aidy Roberts L 46.20
17. Shirley Staveley B 47.10
18. Dave Pearson L 48.59
19. Ann Ferguson B 49.10
20. Jane L 49.20
21. Colm O’Brien L 50.49
22. Jackie Roberts L 53 48
23. Liz Hopley L 56 57
24. Gill Caldwell L 61.02
25. Ken Beevers B 62.43
26. Jackie Beevers B 64.51
27. Tony Connell B 65.24
*1st Lady

A superb effort was put in by the Lostock team to retain the Trophy.

Thanks to all who turned out for this great event, especially those who came to marshall(without whom it would be difficult), also many thanks to Shirley Staveley for putting on the supper at the Bay Horse afterwards.
It was good to be a part of such great and friendly rivalry and can only promote our sport for a brighter future.
Let both clubs try and put out more runners and make the event even more special next year.

HUMBERBRIDGE HALF MARATHON JUNE 29TH 2008

2008-07-03T03:28:00.001-07:00

Myself and Derek Lord drove accross the Pennines early Sunday morning in driving rain and a howling wind to race at the Humberbridge Half Marathon .As we neared Hull the weather changed for the better and as we arrived at the race car park the sun began to pop its head out .We arrived early so we could have a look around and have a warm up .In no time at all we set off on our half marathon .A couple of miles of a loop saw us on to the famous Humberbridge which is nearly one and a half miles long .We were now heading toward Lincolnshire having set of from Yorkshire and crossing the estuary of the Humber .Derek drove on hard and fast , leaving me in his wake ,his fitness paying dividends these days .The day was now becoming very hot and was sapping our energy .The part of the route in Lincolnshire was most challenging with a hill at four miles and a beast of a climb which lasted for well over a mile at the nine mile mark .I must admit I struggled after that lengthy climb as did Derek . A few more twists and turns lay ahead then back on the bridge to head to the finish . Crowds of people by now were cheering everybody on as the last mile or two became even harder as the sun beat down , then it was off the bridge and a few hundred metres running to the end .
It was great to hear Derek shouting me home so I managed a little effort and passed a couple of runners with a few metres to go , I was wacked . Overall a great race and atmosphere and the bridge made it a special occasion .

Derek 1hr 36 .
Dave 1hr 42 .
Dave Pearson.

Hendersons End - Senior Results

2008-06-06T05:04:00.001-07:00

1 K.Gaskill Horwich M40 43.37
2 Steve Nolan Horwich M40 43.39
3 Andy Staveley Burnden RR M40 43.50
4 Ged Walsh Rossendale M40 44.37
5 Adam Critchley Chorley Har M 44.49
6 Denis Mason Horwich M32 45.11
7 Ian Pudge Fell Ponies M 45.24
8 Stephen Morran Northern Vets M50 45.48
9 Richard Stott Rossendale M40 46.27
10 Philip Boardman Horwich M40 46.47
11 Huw Price U/A M40 46.56
12 Richard Buckley U/A M 47.09
13 Albert Sunter Horwich M40 47.23
14 Gareth Cooper Rossendale M 47.31
15 Alan Lundberg-Bury Rosendale M40 47.38
16 Jim Johnston Rossendale M40 48.30
17 H.Longman FRA M40 48.46
18 Graham Shaw Bolton M40 48.52
19 Ronnie Tuner Rossendale M40 49.02
20 Doua Felming Horwich M40 49.20
21 Paul Jackson Chorley M40 49.26
22 John Broome Achille Ratti M40 49.31
23 Graham Breeze Skyrac M60 49.47
24 Anthony Alexander U/A M40 49.56
25 Lindsay Squires Horwich F 50.00
26 M.France Darwen Dashers M40 50.09
27 Jonathon Stubbs Darwen Dashers M40 50.10
28 Brent Brindle Horwich M50 50.34
29 Barry Chapman Horwich M 50.36
30 David Holmes Preston M50 51.07
31 P.Mulleady Astley&Tyldsley M40 51.13
32 Ken Taylor Horwich M 51.14
33 William Halliwell Disley M60 51.15
34 Peter Murphy Darwen Dashers M40 51.22
35 Nigel Barnes Darwen Dashers M40 51.22
36 Lesley Fisher Burden RR F45 51.24
37 Sean Makin Achille Ratti M40 51.58
38 Dave Waywell Wesham RR M60 52.10
39 Suzanna Budget Horwich F45 52.37
40 Sarah Mossey U/A F 52.51
41 Alan Yeomans Rossendale M40 52.52
42 Jaqueline Redmayne Chorley F35 53.02
43 Daniel Talley U/A M 53.09
44 Robert Kellet Royton Rd Runners M40 53.47
45 Nicola Raby Chorley F 53.49
46 Dave Baterson Achille Ratti M50 53.50
47 Isaline Hughes Burnden F35 53.51
48 Tony Varley Horwich M60 54.32
49 Davina Raidy Rossendale F40 54.39
50 Daryl Bentley Bolton M 54.59
51 Richard Crompton Wesham Rd Runners M40 55.05
52 Mat Taylor Horwich M 55.17
53 Shirley Staveley Burnden F35 55.55
54 Manhar Patel Fell Ponies M40 56.23
55 Paddy Farrelly Salford mets M50 56.25
56 Dave Hitchen Burden M60 56.26
57 Stuart Furness Blackburn M60 56.30
58 Vaughan Redfern U/A M 56.42
59 Anne Ferguson Burnden F45 57.41
60 Jon Swan U/A M50 57.45
61 Ian Smith Horwich M50 57.59
62 Mark Birbeck Preston M40 58.05
63 Mark Andrews U/A M 58.12
64 Brian Eyre Salford mets M50 58.16
65 John Rudd Wesham Rd Runners M40 58.25
66 R.Longlands Horwich M 58.58
67 Frances Cooper Rossendale F 59.04
68 Ian Philips U/A M 59.33
69 Chris Greenhall Burden M39 59.42
70 Vinny Brodrick Clayton-le-woods M40 59.46
71 Rebekah Swan Radcliffe AC F 59.58
72 Gordon Stone Horwich M50 61.00
73 Jim Taylor Darwen Dashers M50 61.05
74 Robert Nash Preston M60 61.31
75 Mark Murphy Radcliffe AC M 61.40
76 Helen Yeomans Rossendale F40 61.47
77 David Sinnot Saddleworth RC M50 62.07
78 Adam Walker U/A M39 63.15
79 Kath Hoyer Wesham RR F45 63.38
80 Kate Broome Achille Ratti F45 65.10
81 G.Corbishley Rossendale M60 65.34
82 M.Hogarth U/A M40 66.23
83 Geoff Wilen Stretham Striders M50 67.15
84 Ed Swift Horwich M60 68.18
85 Hayley Corbishley Rossendale F 68.24
86 Sarah Roberts Darwen Dashers F40 68.36
87 James Bolton U/A M 69.29
88 Rebecca Simms Darwen Dashers F35 70.07
89 Anne Lomax Burnden F45 70.20
90 Mona Farrelly Salford mets F45 71.59
91 Gina Holt Rossendale F45 72.52
92 Francesca Hartwell Rossendale F40 72.52
93 J.Ann Oliver Burnden F65 73.41

All prizes where kindly donated by ETA sports

Hendersons End - Junior Results

2008-06-06T02:06:00.001-07:00

1. Jamie Crompton Horwich M/U16 9.47 *
2. Joe Johnston Rossendale M/U16 10.14
3. Danny Walsh Rossendale M/U14 10.25 *
4. Chris Nash Preston H. M/U14 10.40
5. Anthony Dalton Rossendale M/U14 10.57
6. Jack Stringfellow Rossendale M/U16 11.11
7. Mark Brown Chorley H. M/U14 11.23
8. Daniel Fairclough Horwich M/U16 11.27
9. Sam Boardman Horwich M/U12 11.27 *
10. Shannon Johnson Leigh F/U14 11.29 *
11. Cameron Critchley Horwich M/U12 12.16
12. Sam Walsh Rossendale M/U16 12.19
13. Molly Broome Chorley H. F/U14 12.23
14. Katie Voce Horwich F/U14 13.55
15. Tyler Shannon Colderley F/U14 13.57
16. Martha Gill Horwich F/U12 14.35 *
17. Thomas Hughes U/A M/U12 14.37
18. Chloe Cotton Horwich F/U12 15.03

* Age Group Winners
Thanks to Sweatshop (Chorley) for donating all the Junior prizes

HANNAH’S HELPING HAND 2008

2008-06-04T02:26:00.000-07:00

Results

1.       Compo & Clegg             185pts      (Allan & Geof)
2.       Fellrunners                      145pts      (Adrian & Colin)
3.       Rapido         =                                   (Chris & Kath)
          Me & Him   =                 103pts      (Colm & Patrick)
4.       Kensington                      90pts        (Albert & Tony)
5.       Settlers                           85pts *     (Settle Family)
6.       Puppy Love                    80pts        (Matt & Helen)
7.       Ratti                               70pts        (Leo & Sheila)
8.       Team Keith                     55pts        (Keith & Mark)

*1st Family

I would like to thank all who took part in the treasure hunt and were very generous in their support and in the raffle.
Also thanks to Dave Clemence, the Hopley Family and the Foster Family who all made donations but could not attend.
Many thanks to Ian & Chris for allowing us to use their house for the event and helping with the “Tatty Hash” supper.
Last but certainly not least thanks to ETA Sports, Tobutt Sports and Kath of Andrew Leach for donating prizes.

It was a very damp evening but this did not dampen the enthusiasm of all who spent 90mins running or walking. around Horwich with map and clues in hand in search of the answers.

On behalf of my Granddaughter Hannah I thank everyone who supported her at this event and raised a magnificent £200. This will be put towards the purchase of specialist equipment and toys to try to give Hannah as much stimulation and comfort as is possible.

ETERNALLY GRATEFUL

John (Chairman)

Chorley 10 May 2008

2008-05-26T09:15:00.001-07:00

32 Steven Doxey 1:03:49
37 Pete Hopley 1:04:49
85 David Clemance 1:10:02
164 Allan Jones 1:21:31
200 Liz Hopley 1:32:14

Jura Fell Race 2008

2008-05-26T09:06:00.000-07:00

22 Michael Green 3:57:21

A great run by Mick, finishing 22nd and knocking more than 20 minutes off last years time!

Well done.

Fairfield Horsehsoe

2008-05-23T03:06:00.000-07:00

65 Michael Green 1:40:04
198 Adrian Hope 1:59:47

Bupa Mancheseter 10k 2008

2008-05-23T03:04:00.001-07:00

derek lord 40.34 391st overall of 30.000

The Haigh Hall 4 Wednesday 14th May 2008

2008-05-23T03:00:00.000-07:00

37 Stewart Jones 25:06
70 David Clemance 26:34
143 Liz Hopley 33:53

Well done runners, the new race course started in the park on the road to the Hall and after a hard gradual climb two loops of the hall and grounds then a fast long downhill to the finish.158 runners took part.

Radcliffe 10k Road Race 2008

2008-05-23T02:58:00.000-07:00

25 Pete Hopley 00:39:09
47 Derek Lord 00:41:16
109 Mark Beresford 00:46:04
112 Geof Sale 00:46:19
147 Colm O'Brien 00:48:46
161 Allan Jones 00:50:01
192 Liz Hopley 00:54:05

253 finishers in all with a good turnout for this race from the club, with a lot of the race being off road it tempted Geof and Allan from their weekend fell run. Pete is still working hard to get near to the 6 minute mile region and continued improvement from Derek after his marathon success and hard training which brought another Personal best . Fantastic long sprint finish in from Liz on the playing field home lap overtaking several runners as she pushed it all the way to the line.
Great effort everyone.
Keith Thomas , Road Race Captain

Belmont Winter Hill Fell Race 2008

2008-05-18T10:31:00.000-07:00

65 Mick Green 37.53
138 Pete Hopley 45.08
161 Adrian Roberts 47.14
162 Mark Shuttleworth 47.16

Blackpool Half Marathon

2008-05-15T13:51:00.000-07:00

This is a report from Dave Pearson's cousin, who did the Blackpool Half Marathon on Sunday the 27th.

All I can say is Thank God David had a knee injury. If I had had to go round that course completely unattended I would have started walking somewhere after 10 miles. I was so pleased see the 11th mile and know that that was further than I had ever run in my life. So much for smoking for nearly forty years. The weather was perfect, the going was good for the first 9 miles. It was familiar ground after doing the 10k fun run 2 years running - the 2mile loop we began with plus the fun run basically - the Hilton hotel to starr gate and back. But somewhere soon afterwards camethe cliff tops -undulating cliff tops at that. Lets face it I am a pensioner. I have left this running bit a bit late. If only I had eaten a bit less and trained abit more in the last two months since I decided to attempt this thought I. Nevertheless there were 'overweight' (we won't use the word obese, its so vulgar) people in the race as i happily noted while we were waiting for the 'off'. Thanks to cousin David's refusal to condone walking for more than a microsecond while I had a drink I pushed on. He even picked out one or two runners ahead of us who were struggling even more than I so that we could set our sights on ovetaking them - a very satisfying action after 11 miles - and finally while my legs were feeling like jelly - no aching thighs for me- he somehow got me to the finishing line. It was fabulous. Not having given up. Only 3 minutes more than the time he had hoped for, and 27 minute less than the time I had estimated for the event! A medal, a teashirt, a goodies bag and a time I could be proud of - what more could I want. Just to keep up the training and try to repeat the performance - possibly loosing a stone and minute per mile - in my dreams. Its hard to believe I really did it. thankyou david. Here's to your knee!I ommitted to say in was thoroughly enjoyable.

Kathryn

LEO’S DUATHLON 23rd April 2008

2008-05-08T07:04:00.000-07:00

Pos - Name - Bike - Run - Bike - O/all Time

1 - John Hope - 16.31 - 12.55 - 9.05 - 38.31
2 - Stew Jones - 18.19 - 14.29 - 7.05 - 39.53
3 - Pete Hopley - 18.23 - 14.41 - 7.54 - 40.58
4 - Geof Sale - 19.21 - 16.47 - 7.34 - 43.42
5 - Alan Jones - 20.08 - 16.05 - 8.40 - 44.53
6 - Ian Smith - 20.40 - 15.46 - 9.34 - 46.00
7 - Carolyn Brindle - 22.51 - 20.33 - 8.06 - 51.30
8 - Colin Holdcroft - 23.22 - 18.37 - 9.10 - 51.09
9 - John Smith - 24.34 - 19.54 - 11.15 - 55.43
10 - Gill Caldwell - 26.01 - 20.41 - 11.51 - 58.33

Thanks to Leo for organising the event, it was a splendid night and fun was had by all who took part. Blood was spilled even before the off when your illustrious Chairman managed to throw himself off his bike during the warm up, but he gallantly carried on after Sheila applied some first aid.
Thanks to Sheila, the Pollard clan, Chris Smith and Liz Hopley for acting as marshalls, without whom the event could not take place.
John Hope (1st non-member) Stew Jones and Carolyn Brindle took the prizes.
This is an annual event and hopefully more members will join in the fun in the future.

John
Chairman/Treasurer

Chairman’s Handicap Trail Race 2008

2008-05-08T05:10:00.000-07:00

Pos - Name - Time - Actual Time
1 - Pete Hopley - 33.10 - 24.00
2 - Jason Tonge - 34.33 - 27.24
3 - Steve Smith - 34.46 - 28.49
4 - Mick Green - 34.48 - 23.01
5 - Geof Sale - 35.41 - 28.43
6 - Adrian Hope - 35.52 - 26.42
7 - Kath Johnson - 37.17 - 36.24
7 - Chris Smith - 37.17 - 36.24

Also ran but took incorrect route :-
Derek Lord
Colin Holdcroft
Dave Clemence

I would like to thank all who took part in the trail race on such a great night weatherwise, also thanks to Sheila and Keith (with a pot leg) for marshalling for me and Dave Pearson for his moral support.
A course is to be organised to train members in observation and route recognition to thus enabling them to complete the race next year.
Thanks also to those members who sent their apologies.
All who did the race enjoyed it, and it could only be improved by more members taking part.

John
Chairman/Treasurer

The Lever Park 10k Trail race 2008

2008-05-04T12:32:00.000-07:00

16 Stewart Jones 39:35
45 Geof Sale 45:27
58 Allan Jones 48:20

Three Peaks 2008 results

2008-04-28T01:33:00.000-07:00

106th Mick Green 03:35:19

Radcliffe 10k 2008

2008-04-28T01:31:00.000-07:00

25Pete Hopley 00:39:09
47 Derek Lord 00:41:16
109 Mark Beresford 00:46:04
112 Geof Sale 00:46:19
147 Colm O'Brien 00:48:46
161 Allan Jones 00:50:01
192 Liz Hopley 00:54:05

Hawkshead trail race results 2008

2008-04-20T11:41:00.000-07:00

192 ROBERTS, Ady 1:25:11
199 SHUTTLEWORTH, Mark 1:25:37
346 COLLISON, Cherry 1:35:37

Anniversary Waltz 2008

2008-04-20T11:36:00.001-07:00

45 Michael Green 01:54:10
302 Adrian Hope 02:29:00
383 Jason Tonge 02:47:24

Bolton 10k April 2008

2008-04-17T03:38:00.000-07:00

42 Stuart Jones 39:36
69 David Clemence 40:43
115 Adrian Roberts 42:50
126 David Ashworth 43:19
132 Graham Robinson 43:48
181 Mark Shuttleworth 45:50

London Marathon 2008 results

2008-04-15T00:50:00.000-07:00

DEREK LORD, 3:29:05
JANE FORREST, 3:35:23
PETER NOBLE, 3:59:47
ANAND AHUJA, 5:53:14

Well done all!

Coniton 14... A real fight to the finish...

2008-04-07T05:32:00.000-07:00

Once again I find myself at another race with a number kindly donated by Mark Berresford, last week a half marathon this week the Coniston 14. A 5k or a fun run from Mark would be appreciated next.

The beautiful Lake District was the race setting and a 14 mile rollercoaster of a coarse lay ahead.

A car ride up the M6 with fellow runners from Chorley Harriers, Paul Jackson being our driver we arrived in plenty of time to soak up the atmophere that was in full swing.

After a slow start the road became clear, so it was full steam ahead along the undulating road with Lake Coniston on the left surrounded by awesome countryside and towering hills. At six miles water was needed as the weather was pleasanly warm so I made sure I had some at the water station. At mile seven I got a bad ache in my left outerside of my knee, it then developed into a more severe pain and I began to carry my leg with every stride. I decided I could run it off and got to mile nine where the pain came and passed but I realised that going up the inclines and descending was becoming extremely painful. What I should have done at this point was stop and only sheer stupidity made me carry on. Running whilst limping was now slowing me right up and runners where pileing past me. The pain was now quite acute at mile eleven and again I ought to have pulled up and called it a day. At around mile twelve a sharp downhill approached and going down a severe and sharp pain hit me, I ended up practically `hopping` down it, I then, once at the bottom just got to the finish limping, running ,hobbling.

Once I had finished my knee wouldnt bend, but finish I did... then to off the 1st aid for an ice pack and a sit down.
So glad I wasn't driving, dont think I could have but sitting in the car and thinking made me wonder is it just me or all runners barking mad.

Great race if your without injuries though!

Now its an enforced rest and I must remember two things, firstly if running hurts bad then stop, secondly if Mark Berresford offers me another number, turn round, say no then limp away...

For the running boffins around it appears my injury is pointing to`Ilio-tibial-band -friction`. Seems you get it when you do 5 minute miles or less (tongue in cheek) ha .

Dave Pearson
Coniston 14. 269th 1hr 46min 07sec

Liver Hill fell Race 1st April 2008

2008-04-04T00:33:00.001-07:00

18 Mick Green 0:38:57
62 Adrian Hope 0:43:54
83 Adrian Roberts 0:46:02
91 Mark Shuttleworth 0:47:33
116 Geof Sale 0:50:04
129 Allan Jones 0:51:30

Well done all

WILMSLOW HALF - 30TH MARCH 2008

2008-04-04T00:27:00.000-07:00

A big thanks to Mark Beresford for giving me his number for this half-marthon and on a day with ideal weather conditions for running. This race fills up early and has 4000 entrants. Getting to Wilmslow in plenty of time is a must as traffic and parking can be an issue.
All was set for my third half marathon of the year and was hoping to better both my other previous times when I hadn't been well or fit.
I had a slow start for the first mile and a half as was boxed in due to the vast amount of runners, then I started to pick up and get into a resonable sort of pace. The miles passed by on these quiet Cheshire country lanes but burst into cheers and clapping at many points on route when passing through villages or road junctions. I was feeling strong at ten miles, so with 3 miles to go I pushed on ,only to fade for the last two and a half.

My fitness is getting there ,due to going to the track on Tues evening, (thanks to Mr Mathews) so was pleased to muster up a fast finish for the last 800 metres and finish in a gun time of 1hr 36min 14sec (my watch 1hr 35min 46sec) 24th vet 50.

This time was a big improvement on my last two halfs, knocking 12mins off my first of the year.

My next encounter towards total fitness is the scenic roads of the lake district,t he Coniston 14.on saturday .........

Dave Pearson

Haigh hall report

2008-04-04T00:25:00.000-07:00

Haigh Hall relays

Two Teams turned out at the relays to add to the increased number of participants this year with 39 teams overall . This made for good competition between familiar rivil teams as the race progressed. The two vet teams were
Team 1
Team 2
Keith Thomas 22.45
Duncan Crompton 26.44
Mick Green 22.42
Dave Clemence 25. 26
Pete Hopley 23.41
Dave Pearson 28.08
Stewart Jones 24.14
Derek Lord 25.45

Team 1 came 3rd Vets team overall with a combined time of 1hr.33.32 pushed on by a strong Burden team close behind on each leg but finishing on 1hr 34.53. An excellent run and fastest team time by Mick helped pull back and overtake the class Salford ladies team , a lead we were able to maintain.There was pressure on the second Lostock and Burden teams throughout the relay with Burden just pulling ahead to finish in 1hr 45.07 ahead of Lostock in 1 hr 46.03. A great turnout in this nice location, thanks for our supporters and Neil and Alan's offers to stand in if needed to enable teams to be complete. As usual, a heart pumping event which works runners hard both in judging the pace and self control on the 2 mile descent, and the effort drawn from you in trying to maintain pace and position on the almost 2 mile uphill return leg while surrounded by equally determined competitors. Well done everyone. Next year we could try for more teams including mixed teams if members bear this race in mind and express an interest.

Keith Thomas Race Captain

IT HAD TO HAPPEN .......................................SOMETIME ...................

2008-03-25T03:24:00.000-07:00

Over the Easter holiday I decided to get back on track with my running having been in the doldrums for way to long and compete in the Tour of the Fylde Marathon, 4 races over 4 consecutive days starting with a 10k and finishing with a 10miler with a 4mile beach race and a 6mile X-country squeezed inbetween.

If you thought the weather was bad at home you should have been in Blackpool, on the sea front at 6pm on the 20th. The weather was so bad the course had to be altered as the conditions were so bad. I managed a time of 42 50, not bad as the wind buffeted me for half the race. It was also milestone for me in my running career as after nearly five years racing I got my very FIRST soaking in a race, I was sodden, saturated, lets hope it takes another 5years before I race in atrocious weather like we had that night.

Day 2 was at the beach at St Annes, no rain, just a raging wind and a drop of hail, again the course had to be altered due to this northerly as we would have been sandblasted to bits had we ran into the wind on the beach, so it was a double lapper with the strong wind in our faces on the road and a tail wind on our backs along the beach. I got a time of 26 24 again I was pleased with my effort considering the dreadful conditions.

Day 3 was a 6mile X- country, still a wind today but not as bad, no rain or hail so things were looking promising, this was a 4 lapper and I must say a quite a sapper. I set off fast-ish and finished slow-ish ,the tour now taking its toll on me, managed a 42 07, three races in the bag with just a 10 miler the following day.

Day 4 dawned, snow over the hills of rivington didn't look to good ,nor the biting wind, I shuddered to think what conditions would be like for my 10 miler in Fleetwood. The weather was crisp in Fleetwood, the sort of wind with a chill factor that would freeze an eskimo in 5minutes flat. The sea was pounding against the sea wall, the wind had made sand dunes over part of the coarse and I had to get out of my car in half an hour and race. The holiday makers in Blackpool down the coast would have heard the gun go off at 11am as the wind was howling in that direction, so I was now off on my last leg of the tour. It was a two lapper , again I had a fight with the wind , felt like two steps forward one back. I finished tired and battered, but with a smile on my face and a time of 1hr 13, because the elements did their best to spoil this tour and it came a poor second.

My thanks go to the organisers Mr and Mrs Lewis McAndrew who organised the event on their own, they marked out the courses, set the races off, stood in the awful conditions to get our times at the finish and raised money for the British Red Cross.

Looking back at the tour the highlight had to be getting my first race soaking , as my heading says it had to happen ...............sometime ............... lol

dave pearson

Rivington Pike fell race 22nd March 2008

2008-03-23T11:34:00.000-07:00

70 Mick Green V40 22:43
101 Pete Hopley V40 23:47
111 Duncan Crompton V40 24:17
208 Allan Jones V60 28:12
283 Mark Smith 35:14

Haigh Hall Relays

2008-03-17T06:38:00.000-07:00

Overall

13 Lostock Ac 'A' 1:33:32
Also 3rd VETS team

Keith Thomas (14) 22:55
Mick Green (13) 22:42
Pete Hopley (12) 23:41
Stewart Jones (13) 24:14

25 Lostock Ac 'B' 1:46:03

Duncn Crompton (27) 26:44
Dave Clemence (26) 25:26
Dave Pearson (25) 28:08
Derek Lord (25) 25:45

Fastest of all legs

7 Mick Green Lostock Ac A 22:42
10 Keith Thomas Lostock Ac A 22:55

Half Tour of Pendle

2008-03-12T02:57:00.000-07:00

6 Michael Green 01:15:22
73 Peter Hopley 01:29:23
113 Adrian Hope 01:35:26
133 Aidrian Roberts 01:39:35
142 Geof Sale 01:42:18
160 Mark Shuttleworth 01:45:33
164 Allan Jones 01:47:02

Torremolinos Half Marathon ,Spain 2nd February 2008

2008-02-26T00:39:00.000-08:00

Thanks to Mark Beresford and Dave Pearson for organising and encouraging me to join them in their Torremolinos Half Marathon adventure with a group of different local club runners (16 in all) A very friendly and easy going bunch had excellent acommodation close to the town centre and the race start.After a long walk along the sea front in the glorious if not bizarre sunshine (after leaving that morning in freezing hail and rain) we enjoyed the night out before race day .The race preparations were already underway,stageing, ,equipment,barriers etc being put in place and building up the feeling of anticipation for the race particularly as I had no idea what to expect. Excellent organisation and facilities for a race which is free to enter and it did have an atmosphere of a special event. After a urban start the course made its way to the sea front for a warm hike for 4-5 miles along the prom trying to psychologically keep to the pace and judge the water stops to match the warm conditions. Fortunately the sea breeze and patchy cloud just made it bearable( for on a hot day it would be a different race altogether)until the course meandered inland through town gently up towards a bypass which indicated over half way and on the way home.The road at the side of the bypass was the long return leg again 4-5 miles of long long steady gradients which gradually sapped any speed you started with or were trying to keep in reserve. It did change your mindset from trying to get a good time to just trying to finish. Fortunately the twists and turns of the final few miles allowed some distraction but the long return straight had done its damage and it was hard to feel any recovery until the cheers of the crowded town centre spectators drove you on up the mainstreet to the finish. Excellent goody bag ,refreshments and presentation. Huge elevated podium , with trophies the size of washing up bowls down to large plantpot size, enough to make it feel real special for the 3 of our merry band that picked up prizes ,Jackie Redmain,Derek Kay and myself. It was nice to meet and see other uk club groups chilling out and it did turn a few heads afterwards walking in our group with so much glinting silverware (...well chromeware...)A hard race but an enjoyable event if you want to treat yourself to a race away .
Keith Thomas

Radcliffe 12 Mile Trail Race 17th February 2008

2008-02-18T02:43:00.001-08:00

92 Jason Tonge 01:33:24
115 Jane Forrest 01:37:59
167 Nyree O'Neill 01:50:05

Parbold Hill Race 16th February 2008

2008-02-18T02:42:00.001-08:00

192 A Roberts 00:56:55
211 M Shuttleworth 00:58:18

Winter Hill fell race 2008

2008-02-10T11:44:00.000-08:00

8 Mick Green 01:45:13
94 Peter Hopley 02:11:26
124 Brian Holt 02:19:56
128 Adrian Hope 02:20:01
156 Alan Jones 02:32:31
162 Adrian Roberts 02:34:05
167 Mark Shuttleworth 02:36:22
173 Geoff Sale 02:37:59

Garstang 10k 13th January 2008

2008-01-16T06:39:00.001-08:00

78 Derek Lord 00:41:56

The Stoop Fell Race

2008-01-14T07:33:00.001-08:00

160 Runners

Mick Green 22nd 35.23

Ribble Valley 10K 30th December 2007

2008-01-14T06:21:00.002-08:00

842 RUNNERS

213 Caroline Scholes      00:40:45
243 Derek Lord                    00:41:31
286 Graham Robinson   00:42:49
300 Derek Coop          00:43:13
701 Mark Beresford    00:56:24

Boxing Day 10K 26th December 2007

2008-01-14T06:21:00.001-08:00

266 RUNNERS

30 Mick Green 36:49
66 Caroline Scholes 40:38
74 Derek Lord 41:08
86 Derek Coop 41:59

New Year 2 lads run

2008-01-03T12:46:00.000-08:00

2 lads Christmas run

2008-01-02T13:51:00.000-08:00

Central Lancs Grand Prix results

2007-12-12T01:45:00.000-08:00

TROPHY WINNERS 2007

2nd Lady Overall Caroline Scholes Lostock

5th Man Overall Keith Thomas Lostock

2nd Male Vet 40 Mick Green Lostock

1st Male Vet 55 David Clemence Lostock

Well done everyone!

Results needed!

2007-12-05T06:26:00.000-08:00

Can I ask if you do a race, could you please send me the results.

A lot of members are racing but I'm getting no results.

Thanks

Bolton by Bowland Fell Race 2007

2007-12-04T06:27:00.000-08:00

62nd (1st Lady) Emma Gregory 65:20

Well done Emma on being the first lady.

David Staff Fell Race 25th November 2007

2007-11-26T09:08:00.000-08:00

8 Mick Green 00:37:00
29 Pete Hopley 00:42:13
39 Brian Holt 0:44:04
47 Emma Gregory 00:45:26

Mick 8th overall and Emma second lady, well done.

Chairman's Handicap November 2007

2007-11-13T05:29:00.000-08:00

1st Lady ----- Liz Hopley
2nd Lady ---- Nyree O’Neill
1st Man ------ Pete Noble
2nd Man ----- Allan Jones

Fastest Lady --- Caroline Scholes
Fastest Man --- Keith Thomas

Position - Name - H/cap Time - Actual Time

1 Liz Hopley 19.00 - 17.12
2 Nyree O’Neill 16.30 - 15.28
3 Kath Johnson 19.00 - 18.02
4 Chris Smith 18.50 - 18.04
5 Pete Noble 15.00 - 14.17
6 Allan Jones 16.30 - 15.50
7 Jane Forrest 15.40 - 15.05
8 Dave Pearson 14.20 - 13.47
9 Adrian Hope 13.50 - 13.32
10 Caroline Scholes 14.00 - 13.49
11 Mark Smith 17.30 - 17.29
12 Sue Beresford 19.00 - 19.01
13 Mick Green 12.10 - 12.11
14 Keith Thomas 12.00 - 12.02
15 Geof Sale 14.30 - 15.14
16 Keith Whalley 15.00 - 15.55

I would like to thank all who took part and special thanks to LEO POLLARD, SHEILA ANDERSON and JACKIE ROBERTS for their help with marshalling and timekeeping.
It proved to be a good and well contested race for all the competitors, but again, apart from a couple of apologies, it could have been a better turn out, I had worked out handicaps for 30 regular competing members.
The meeting and refreshments ( plenty of it) at the Bridge went very well, again thanks to all who contributed to the meeting and to Jane for taking the minutes (these will be published later)

JOHN --- Chairman

Withins Skyline 2007

2007-10-30T05:22:00.000-07:00

9th MICK GREEN 47:43

A brillian run by Mick finishing 9th, well done.

Gin Pit 5 mile 14th October 2007

2007-10-15T03:49:00.000-07:00

20 Keith Thomas 00:29:58
25 Mick Green 00:30:22
31 Pete Hopley 00:31:12
38 StewartJones 00:31:46
65 David Clemance 00:33:59
72 Caroline Scholes 00:34:26
144 Nyree O`Neill 00:41:08
157 Liz Hopley 00:43:08

British Fell relays 2007

2007-10-15T03:45:00.000-07:00

109th Lostock AC

Mick Green & Keith Thomas 01:50:18
Neil Smith 01:06:00
Graeme Smith & Alan Jones 01:50:09
Peter Hopley 00:58:53