2015 marks the 50th anniversary of the Hollymount 10k, to be held on the 15th November in County Mayo, Ireland. The event was was the brain child of the late Tom Riley and his brother Sean. Tom was professor of sport science at Liverpool John Moores university, Tom had a vast knowledge of endurance related […]
Happy Birthday LPS 20 Years Old
Astonishingly LPS is 20 years old on October 1st! We thought we would like to let newer members know a little bit more about how the club came into being. The following is taken from this website Run through a brick Wall: A sideways look at the history of Liverpool Pembroke Athletic Club (1890-1995). Look […]
Success at Ormskirk 10K
There was some excellent performances by Liverpool Pembroke & Sefton runners in the Ormskirk 10 held on Sunday. Aaron Jarvis narrowly missed first place by 2 sec (35.28)and a resurgent Mike Bride finished 5th (37.45),with Joe Chadderton 35th (45.30) However, Lisa Gawthorne stole the show by being the first female runner home (42.22)to claim the […]
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Mid-Lancs XC opening match & Natterjack 10k
Youngsters shine at Astley Park The first Mid-Lancs cross country fixture took place at Astley Park, Chorley on Saturday. Conditions were ideal for running, although steep slopes, a wooded area and a water crossing ensured no-one emerged mud-free. Star performers for Liverpool Pembroke & Sefton were the U15 boys team with Ross Harrison(5), Adam Jones […]
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Cobden get together
There was a get together of a group of former/active L&D athletes on the 24th September 2015 at the Cobden Vaults in Woolton. A good evening was had by all with many laughs and stories swapped.
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Sammy Rashid National Champion
After a couple of Park Runs in Sheffield in 17.40 and 17.59 Sammy Rashid went to Birmingham for the British Masters Track and Field Championships Over 50 10K. He ran an astonishing 34.23.88 to take the national title. He is rapidly achieving legendary status in the club`s history.
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A sunny day in the park
The Northern Road Relays were held in Blackpool`s Stanley Park in perfect running conditions. For Liverpool Pembroke Sefton athletes this was a big step up in competition with the flower of the North on show. The best performance probably came from the club`s Under 17 trio of Matt Richardson, Jack Crook and Daniel Jones. Matt […]
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Jumps & Throws at Wavertree
The traditional end of season jumps & throws meeting took place at Wavertree on Saturday with nine LPS youngsters taking part and the high jumpers maintaining their dominance of the event. Scarlet Whitfield added to her gold medal from last week by winning the U13G high jump with a leap of 1.30m, whilst Emma Ward […]
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Under 15 Boys take gold
This year’s North West Road Relays took place in the wonderful setting of Edge Hill University and it’s multi-million pounds sports facilities. Over 1,000 runners took part in a series of 8 races with juniors running 2.8K seniors 5K. For most of the races it was wet, windy weather that prevailed. Star club performers on […]
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Kia Finch best ever
Kai Finch, Liverpool Pembroke Sefton Under 15 star High Jumper, has had his fair share of disappointment in the current Track and Field season but determination and courage finally won out at the Southport Waterloo Open Track and Field Meeting at Litherland. Untroubled by other competitors he sailed over a controlled 1.80m. This was a […]
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