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Kirsty Longley with Mayor of Halton after her victory in 2013 Bridge Race

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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High jumpers star at Sport City

While their cross country colleagues are getting into their stride Liverpool Pembroke Sefton track and field athletes are contemplating the indoor season, traditionally beginning at Manchester’s Sport City. Three of the club`s high jumpers shone with Under 17 Amelia McLaughlin clearing an impressive 1.70m and U20 Kate Doran also on a highly satisfactory 1.60m. The […]

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LPS Ladies all smiles at Burnley

‘Girls show the way’

It wa s the girls who showed the way in the openingcross country fixture of the Mid-Lancs league.Although wet underfoot, the weather conditions were ideal, as runners made their way around the grounds of Towneley Hall in Burnley. Rosie Johnson was made to work hard for her victory in the U15 Girl’s race and supported […]

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Kirsty & Lisa September 2012

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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Kirsty Longley and Lisa Gawthorne

Kirsty and Lisa sweep the board at Salford

Kirsty Longley and Lisa Gawthorne keep the flag flying for Liverpool Pembroke and Sefton`s distance runners. Over 1300 runners lined up for the City of Salford 10K Road Race but Kirsty had no qualms and her forceful style carried her to victory in a near personal best time of 36.59. She was 27th overall. Meanwhile […]

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Kirsty among the best

The Southport Waterloo Open Meeting also had some great track results. Pride of place goes to Kirsty Longlley who tackled the rarely run 1 mile race. A virtually solo effort saw her record 5.11.8 which carries her to second in the current UK Women`s Over 35 rankings and no less than fourth on the all time […]

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Kirsty and Lisa among the prizes

The two Liverpool Pembroke Sefton star female road runners had an enjoyable weekend. Kirsty Longley, back from a Mediterranean cruise, was in the massively popular Liverpool 10K Tunnel Race. Although not having quite shaken off holiday relaxations she powered to third in the Women`s category with a highly satisfying 37.20. Meanwhile Lisa Gawthorne, on her […]

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Kirsty Longley Merssy Tunnel 10k winner 2009

News May 2009

Kirsty wins again 31 May Kirsty Longley is having a dream season and a fantastic run of success. In the unusual Tunnel 10K she took complete control of the All smiles as Kirsty collects her trophy for winning the Tunnel 10kwomen’s race and coasted home comfortably in 37.49. She now rates as possibly the most […]

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News January 2009

Taylor just misses out 31 January The Liverpool Pembroke Sefton senior sprint star, Phil Taylor, switched back to his favourite event, the 400m, for the Birmingham Games at the National Indoor Arena. After a good heat time of 48.89 Phil had swift semi-final qualifier of 47.79 which raised expectation for the final but a poor […]

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News December 2008

Success on two fronts! 13 December Liverpool Pembroke and Sefton were in cross country action in two different places recording significant results some 40 miles apart. In the Liverpool and District League at Stadt Moers Park, Whiston, the club`s senior men got their best result in over 5 years. Spearheaded by a strong third place […]

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