Penwortham man to run 100 mile ultra-marathon for children’s charities

Penwortham

News and information for the area of Penwortham. Although not politically in Preston it is perhaps spiritually. Penwortham is just across the River Ribble from Preston but many Penworthiams class themselves as Prestonians, although they are part of South Ribble Borough Council.

Martin Crowley with his friends’ baby Florence, who was treated at Alder Hey A Penwortham man is taking on a 100 mile ultra-marathon to raise money for two children’s charities. […]

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