A clutch of Liverpool Pembroke Sefton athletes made their way to Southport for the Sandgrounder 10K and 5K. James Loftus demonstrated talent at 10k road running by coming home second in 34.56. Not far adrift was new member Korey Hallett-Blanch in third with 35.10. Mark Wynne`s progress continued as he recorded 35.52 in fifth spot. […]
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Daniel and Rosie among the best!
The English Cross Country Relay Championships at Mansfield are always an exciting introduction to the season, attracting the nation`s very best. The Liverpool Pembroke Sefton duo of Daniel Slater and Rosie Johnson excelled in their respective age groups. Daniel led for LPS in the Under 15 race and handed over third(6.15.50) in a nail-biting finish […]
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Matt sharp at Warrington
The Northern Athletics Road Relays Championships were once again held at Birchwood, Warrington. LPS were, sadly, only represented by Under 15 Boys and Senior Men. Matt Richardson easily claimed the best performance of the day. Always with the leaders in the U15`s he handed over in 9th spot in 10.18. Tom Jacques was fluent but […]
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Amelia and Rosie delight at the English Schools
Four Liverpool Pembroke Sefton athletes were selected by their respective counties to represent them at the highly regarded English Schools Track and Field Championships at Birmingham. Two produced outstanding results. Amelia McLaughlin(Greater Manchester) took the Senior Girls High Jump title with 1.75m and can claim to be the most consistent high jumper on the circuit. […]
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Rosie on top of the rankings
At the Stretford Open Meeting Rosie Johnson ran a superb 4.15.32 1500m to easily top the UK rankings. Naturally it was yet another club record. Rob Parkinson finally broke the 2 minute barrier for 800m with 1.59.71. Jonathan Bride did an excellent 2.02.23 and Jack Crook was also on form with 2.04.19. At 3000m James […]
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Michael Rimmer Jubilant
The Sainsbury British Athletic Championships and European Trials were again held at Birmingham. Michael Rimmer, who has described this season as `the toughest of my life’ lined up for the unprecedented prospect of taking the national title for the seventh time. After a controlled heat in 1.49.65 he went into the Final against tough opposition […]
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Another knife-edge day for LPS
Liverpool Pembroke Sefton seniors approached the first of the Northern Track and Field matches of the season at Stretford with several members missing due to the clash with the British Universities Championships. The first meeting has usually proved disastrous for LPS but the squad looked marginally stronger on this occasion. What was not taken into […]
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Rosie recovers pride at Birmingham
Cofton Park, Birmingham provided the usual muddy terrain for the Inter-counties Cross Country Championships. A county representative call-up is still an honour athletes treasure and no fewer than eleven Liverpool Pembroke Sefton runners heeded the call. The most outstanding result came from Under 17 Rosie Johnson(Merseyside) who threw off a disappointing performance in the National […]
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Disappointing turn out at the Nationals
The course and conditions were good for the National Cross Country Championships at Wollaton Park, Nottingham. Unfortunately there was a poor turn out from Liverpool Pembroke Sefton runners. The best result came from Under 17 Rosie Johnson who was a good 23rd but there will be tinge of disappointment in this as Rosie had run confidently in claiming […]
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Superb packing bags silver
Liverpool Pembroke Sefton have had a lean time in the Liverpool and District Cross Country Championships in recent years. But as 16 senior men toed the starting line at Clarke Gardens it was obvious this would be an infinitely better occasion. Quickly to the fore was Ben Costello, a trainee chef who has to fit training around […]
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