The British Universities Cross Country Championships were at Leeds. There is an oddity in the rules that allows in depth universities to nominate teams for both an A and B race. As a student at the successful St Mary’s University Toby Loveridge has now twice found himself relegated to a B race when he could [...]
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Nail biting result for LPS Junior Men
While the South postponed their cross country championships because of inclement weather the Northern version went ahead at Knowsley Safari Park. It was a triumph of organisation for the Merseyside hosts, delivered in style. The venue, accessibility and organisation drew plaudits all round and only a handful of clubs failed to get there. From a [...]
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Double joy for LPS
Liverpool Pemboke Sefton pulled off an unusual sporting double taking the same cross country title in two different locations. The club’s Merseyside Under 20s were at Arrowe Park and were led by a rampant Jai Vernon-McGuigan who stormed to victory. Ben Costello, as sound as ever, took the silver and with excellent performances from Warren [...]
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Rosie amongst the best
Liverpool’s Sefton Park was once again the venue for the McCain’s Cross Challenge series of races including the European Trials. The best in the country turn up for this one and it is a tough test for local athletes. Once again Liverpool Pembroke Sefton’s Rosie Johnson demonstrated her potential and was always in the leading [...]
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Strong performances from Rosie and Toby
The National Cross Country Relays at Mansfield attract the best in the country and are a guide to the coming winter season. At Under 15 Rosie Johnson led for Liverpool Pembroke and Sefton and her class told as she crossed the line first in 7.23.55. She ended up 6th overall in the timings. It was [...]
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Lisa sails to a PB at Southport
The Northern Relays were at Leigh and Liverpool Pembroke Sefton Under 17 men got a good start to the winter season by taking 14th spot in the three lap race. Ryan Blackwell (10.39) ran strong on the lead off leg and James Loftus(11.04) and Jonathan Bride(12.03) showed they are also in good form. The Senior [...]
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Rosie unstoppable at Hull
A small contingent of Liverpool Pembroke Sefton athletes were at Hull for the Northern Under 20 Championships and came away with a clutch of medals. Under 15 Rosie Johnson demonstrated a maturity beyond her years in the 1500m. Up against two girls who on paper were faster she simply sat in and unleashed a blistering [...]
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