Traditionally the London Marathon is preceded by mini-marathons for younger age groups. Rosie Johnson`s winter record, culminating in an English international schools appearance led to an invitation to compete in the 3 mile event. There is terrific competition in her Under 15 category but again she delivered with an outstanding third place. This will almost […]
Lauren quick at Wavertree
Liverpool Pembroke Sefton track and field athletes gathered at Wavertree for the Liverpool Harriers Open meeting, the first outdoor opportunity to test themselves for the imminent summer campaign. Victories are welcome but times were all important and Under 13 Lauren Lewis provided two stand-out results. She easily took the 75m in a scintillating 11.1 and […]
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New Course Record for Kirsty at Halewood 5k
Making a last minute decision to compete Kirsty Longley was rewarded with a new course record of 17.40 at the Halewood 5k on Saturday 6th April. In a good standard field Kirsty came home 23rd closely followed by Liverpool Harrier Rachael Burns who was also inside the old record. Only 10 seconds outside Kirsty’s pb […]
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Young Athletes Newsletter April 2013
Wally Bridson has produced another newsletter for you all to enjoy. It cover a wide range of topics and news items, click on the link to download Young Athletes Newsletter April 2013 Young Athletes Newsletter April 2013
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On the road with Kirsty, Lisa and Toby
The gap between the cross country and track and field season presents a relaxed opportunity for distance runners to stretch their legs over various road distances. Liverpool Pembroke Sefton`s most loyal senior, Kirsty Longley, was in action in the Halton Run-the-Bridge 5 miler. Having already in the last 6 months picked up an England O35 […]
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100m Gold for Graeme
News reaches us that Graeme Ballard competed in Dubai in the first of the Paralympic Grand Prix series that will subsequently move to China, Brazil, Italy, Arizona and Berlin. In his T36 category he took the gold in the 100m in 12.44, 200m in 25.72 and even ran a 400m in 58 seconds. A tremendous […]
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Stunning international debut for Rosie
Rosie Johnson, Liverpool Pembroke Sefton`s cross country star, has really come of age this winter season. Her impressive efforts carried her to an English Schools selection for the Home Countries International at Carmarthen. While most of the country was under snow the conditions here were clear with the course firm, well grassed and slightly undulating. This […]
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Rose of England
Rosie Johnson, Liverpool Pembroke Sefton`s star cross country runner, has had a somewhat up and down season but came out of the starting pen for Merseyside in the English School`s Championships in Derbyshire ferociously determined to seal the season with a good result. The mud sections were not to her style but she quickly covered the […]
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Vote for Graeme and Anna!
The Advertiser Sports Personality and Junior Awards for the year are open to public vote. LPS has nominated Graeme Ballard for the major award. Graeme is the Paralympic silver medallist and world record holder for 100m in his category. Anna Hulme is up for the Junior award having overcome a physical setback to make the […]
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Inter County Cross Country Championships
Ten LPS athletes competed for Merseyside or Lancashire at a very muddy Cofton park in Birmingham. The best individual performance came from Rosie Johnson (U15G)who was 29th & the first Merseyside runner home, but conditions didn’t suit Rosie and although in contention in the first half of the race she couldn’t maintain her position. Toby […]
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