For those who had the good fortune to be involved with Sefton Harriers in the mid 1970s and throughout 1980s will be saddened to hear of the death of Alan Cadwallader on 21st December aged 78. Alan joined Sefton Harriers in the summer of 1976 at age of 39 which was unusual in those days […]
Sale Harriers Open Meeting
There was a pre-Christmas outing for LPS track and field athletes at the Sale Harriers Open Meeting at Sport City. Harry Doran`s 600m in 1.18.47 immediately caught the eye with Sean Bosman on 1.22.87. As usual Dave McComb`s enthusiastic band of High Jumpers were there led by Billy Williams(1.85m) and Kai Finch(1.65m). Owen Southern went over […]
Another good day for LPS Harriers
The final fixture of the Liverpool and District Cross Country League was held at Stadt Moers Park, Whiston in excellent conditions. There was little doubt that Liverpool Harriers would take the title once more but this season has seen Liverpool Pembroke Sefton senior men turn out greater numbers, reflected in improved standing. Although short of […]
Merseyside County Grand Prix 2015
The 2015 Merseyside Road Running Grad Prix dates and races have been fixed and we would encourage members to support this series, the following are the selected races for 2015. March 8 St Helens 10k March 29 Liverpool Half Marathon May ?19 Walton Park 5M June 3 Birkenhead Park 5M June 14 R […]
Indoor Results from Manchester & Sheffield
A number of LPS athletes took part at the recent indoor open meeting at Sportcity on 30th November and EIS Sheffield on 6th December, here is a selection of results SportCity Adam Thomson 300m(36.91), Sean Bosman 600m(1.23.84) and High Jumpers Billy Williams(1.80m), Kai Finch(1.65m), Owen Southern(1.50m) and Hannah Wills(1.50m) Sheffield…60m/Long Jump, Evelyn Smalley 8.55/4.69m, Hanna […]
Lisa top of the Knowsley Harriers 5k Grand Prix rankings
Lisa Gawthorne, one of LPS`s most consistent performers, has seen off the opposition in the North West Grand Prix 5K road series organised by Knowsley Harriers. Competitors have to compete in at least 6 out of 12 races and are ranked on position and time. Lisa had an aggregate time of 1.56.58 for her best […]
Reflections on the Mid-Lancs results
The delayed results of the Mid-Lancs League match, incorporated in the Sefton Park Cross Challenge, are now available. They make interesting reading. The rise of our senior men, second in the Liverpool and District League, is reflected in the broader based Mid Lancs match. Here Ian Roberts(29), Sean Kirkbride(34), Sammy Rashid(39), Stu Haw(48), Aaron Jarvis(52) […]
County Cross Country Championships Entry
The County Cross Country C/ships will take place on Saturday 3rd January 2015. Merseyside is at Sherdley Park, St.Helens Lancashire is at Witton park, Blackburn The closing date is Monday 15th December, you are eligible to enter on the basis of your county of birth or place of residence (minimum of 9 months) If you […]
Great turn out for LPS senior men at Sefton Park
Sefton Park once again was the perfect scene for the Cross Country Challenge gathering incorporating the European Trials with the best in the country facing the Starter. For Liverpool Pembroke Sefton senior men the target was the Liverpool and District league match incorporated in the event. LPS had a bumper turn out with 16 completing […]
Dan takes the English Schools Cross Country Cup title
Daniel Slater, the in-form Liverpool Pembroke Sefton athlete, was faced with the choice of running in the major Cross Challenge races at Sefton Park or representing his school in the English Schools Cross Country Cup final in Newquay. His school loyalty won out and he made the trip to Newquay with his Sacred Heart, Crosby […]