About Robbie Wood

Joined Sefton Harriers in October 1969. Current website editor
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Phil Spratt

Phil Spratt

We are saddened to report the sudden death of Phil Spratt on 10th January 2018 at the age of 84. Phil was well know in running circles, he came into the sport during the running boom in the 1980s  joining Sefton Harriers and despite being in his mid 40s when he took up the sport […]

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Ten Tackle Beacon

Ten senior men tackled the annual Ashurst Beacon race on 13th January, this popular event held over 5.9 miles starts and finishers close to the Ashurst Beacon. The first mile is almost all downhill so there is no prize for guessing the last mile is all uphill. Through farmyards along country lanes and some very […]

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Beacon Park Report

‘Old but not obsolete!’, It was a day for the super-vets in the third L&D cross country fixture at the often avoided Beacon Park course! The cold and sunny conditions rapidly deteriorated into sleet and a heavy snow flurry as the race progressed. The team finished third behind Sutton St Helens and Liverpool Harriers. Kevin […]

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Virgin London Marathon 2018

The club is entitled to one guaranteed place at next year’s Virgin London marathon which takes place on 22nd April. If you would like to be considered for this place, then you need to let club secretary, Wally Bridson () know by Friday 1st December. The criteria required is that you must be a fully […]

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Fletcher & Andrew Foster

LPS ‘Dad & Lad’ Win Lakeland trail Series

There was a double family celebration in the Foster household as a result of the 2017 Lakrland Trail Series of races. Fourteen year old, Fletcher, a pupil at The Ormskirk school, was clear winner of the 5K races with victory at 3 of the 4 races held at Cartmel, Stavely, Keswick & Helvelwyn. Dad, Andrew […]

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LPS baseball hat

Club Baseball Caps for Sale

We have black baseball caps with the club’s logo for sale at £7.00 each. They will make an ideal Christmas present and are available from Charles Gains   

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October Junior Newsletter

Wally Bridson has produced a new junior newsletter which includes winter fixture dates, club kit information and much more. To download the newsletter click on this link

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Volunteers Needed

At the club’s AGM it was decided to look for more volunteers to help in the running of the club. 1. Press Officer – someone who was prepared to write reports on the club’s activities throughout the year. This would involve cross country races, road relays & track & field events. The reports would need […]

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Clubs Annual Subscriptions are now due

A reminder to all members that annual subscriptions for are now payable. The current membership forms are available for download on the Membership Page, most members can pay at club training nights but should you want to contact the treasurer direct you can email Dave Brown direct 

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LPS athletes at Ormskirk 10k L_R Sam Carr, Adam Jones, Mark Hudson, Andy Foster, Mike Gall, Victoria Gilbody,Steve Lennon, Danny Gilbody, Michael Anderson, Dan Jones

Dan Jones wins Ormskirk 10k

LPS junior Dan Jones was a comfortable winner of the Ormskirk 10k in 34.54 with his brother Adam finishing 6th in 37.26, Andy Foster was 8th in 38.14 with Mike Gall just behind in 10th. Steve Lennon was 25th, Dan Gilbody 27th and Mark Hudson 32nd. Mark Wynne was 2nd at the Natterjack 10k in […]

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