LPS athletes travelled over to Sheffield over the weekend to compete in the North of England indoor championships, pride of place must go to our only medallist Tom Kwissa who took bronze in the senior mens high jump. I think he’ll agree with me that he’s probably a little disappointed with his 1.85m but, nevertheless, […]
Kirsty take Northern Master Half Marathon Title
Well done to Kirsty Longly, who won the Northern Masters Half Marathon championships held within the Helsby half marathon with a really solid 78:25. One of the most popular half marathons in the country and attracting over 1000 runners, Kirsty turned in yet another superb performance and was the 2nd female overall.
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Under 15 Girls Excel at Blackpool
Another great set of results for our very talented u15 girls group at the Mid Lancs at Lawsons Ground in Blackpool today. The team finishing 1st overall. Erin Frost finished in 2nd place on 12:26whilst sisters Sarah and Anna Yates came in very strongly in 5th and 14th places to ensure the team took overall […]
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County Cross Country Championships
Lancashire Witton Park The anticipated traditional January mud fest in Blackburn didn’t disappoint as the heavens had opened at least 24 hours earlier to ensure athletes (or their parents!) needed to invest heavily in washing machine powder! We had 13 athletes representing the club across the U15 (boys and girls), U17 men, U20 men plus […]
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Ribble Valley 10k including North of England 10k Championships
Ribble Valley 10k including North of England 10k Championships – 27 December 2021 It was a dark and early start to get to Clitheroe for the much anticipated Ribble Valley 10k. The entry field included at least 4 Olympians, runners who had run in the Diamond League, European and World cross country championships, a British […]
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Opportunities to help deliver LPS Strategic Development Plan
We have produced an online form to help us press on with the the club’s Strategic Development Plan. Your support in this exciting project would be appreciated. As well as becoming involved you may have the opportunity to up date your current qualifications within the sport or possibly go in other directions. We look forward to […]
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LPS Development Plan
Based on results from the recent online survey Kit Loughlin has produced a ‘Strategic Development Plan’ for the future direction of our club. Kit presented this plan at a meeting at Ormskirk on Wednesday 8th December and it was overwhelmingly endowed by the meeting. We intend now to press on with this plan, I therefore […]
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Senior Women retain L&D title at Sefton Park
After an enforced one year absence caused by Covid the UKA cross challenge returned to Sefton Park on 27th November. There was however concern in the hours leading up to this event as storm Arwen ran a mock across the UK uprooting trees and bringing down power lines. It was once again the selection event […]
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Darrell Gardner 1928-2021
Darrell Gardner who died on 20th November 2021 was a much liked and respected member of Sefton Harriers for many years. Originally form the London and a keen Arsenal supporter he did his national service in the RAF in the post war period of the late 1940s. It was during his national service that he […]
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S’e invited to England Junior Talent Programme.
Congratulations to Sé Loughlin, and coach Mark Bleasdale, on his selection to the England Athletics Junior Talent Programme. He richly deserves this opportunity for his commitment, dedication and application to improving as a runner. His progress over the last 18 months has been really impressive and has included a sub 15 clocking over 5k, amongst […]
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