Sat Sep 14 06:16:00 UTC 2024: ## Lostock Athletes Dominate Local and National Races

Lostock athletes have been making waves across the country, showcasing their endurance and competitive spirit in a range of challenging events.

**Great North Run:** Three Lostockers, Jo McManus, Chris Baker, and Stephen Davies, conquered the iconic Great North Run, covering 13.1 miles from Newcastle-upon-Tyne to South Shields. McManus crossed the finish line first in an impressive 1 hour 47 minutes 15 seconds, followed by Baker and Davies.

**Yorkshire Man:** The gruelling Yorkshire Man off-road marathon, with 26.2 miles and 3,300 feet of elevation gain, challenged Lostock AC members. Sally McCoy, Beverly Atherton-McKenna, Janet Rhodes, and Heather Soden completed the race together in 6 hours 21 minutes 16 seconds, while Mike Ernill and Kerry Jackson placed 10th in the mixed couples’ category.

**Grisedale Horseshoe Fell Race:** Lostock members were heavily involved in the Grisedale Horseshoe Fell Race, with Tony Marlow serving as race director, Josie Greenhalgh as tail runner, and John Smith as number checker. Rob Sharkey and Markus Shuttleworth ran the 10-mile race with 5,000 feet of ascent, enjoying the beautiful scenery and finishing in 2 hours 50 minutes 15 seconds and 3 hours 28 minutes 11 seconds respectively.

**Lakeland Trails Keswick Challenges:** Gareth Pratt dominated the 10k with 1,000 feet of climbing, achieving third in his age category. Louise Jeffrey-Read, despite two falls, completed the 15k in 1 hour 52 minutes 22 seconds.

**Central Lancashire Grand Prix:** Lostockers excelled at the Quays Blackleach Five-Mile trail race. Andy Laycock led the charge with a time of 39 minutes 46 seconds, followed by Jo McManus, Anthony Maxwell, Rachel Hancock, Chris Baker, Sheila Garewal, and Gillian Caldwell.

**Parkrun Results:** Lostock athletes also shone in various Parkruns, with notable performances from Anthony Maxwell, Sheila Garewal, Rachel Hancock, Ian Burns, Mark Checkley, Andy Laycock, and Lynda Hardman.

These impressive results showcase the dedication and talent of Lostock athletes across multiple disciplines. Their achievements highlight the vibrant and active community spirit within the club.

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