To start off a busy weekend, 5 Folkestone Running and Athletic club members travelled to London to take part in the Last Friday of the Month 5k in Hyde Park. It was really windy across the park but Ron Bell still managed a well-deserved PB of 21:59. He was first home for the FRAC team, … Continue reading A busy weekend dodging the rain.
Month: February 2024
It's beginning to feel like racing season again. Just as Kent Cross Country League reaches its prolonged conclusion, we get to enjoy some more local challenges. Let's get into it. Valentines Friday Marathon - 16 Feb 2024 Tara Baker reports that she and Mark spent some quality time together this Valentine's Day week in Walton-on-Thames, … Continue reading Race Reports 11–18 February
Saturday was the last fixture in the Cross Country League. A small team of hardy runner went to Bromley to race. In the men's event Krzysztof Klidzia (M55) was first to finish in 50th place in 31:04 Nick Steele (SM) 33:06 in 87th Phil Hoyland (M40) 33:30 in 96th Trevor DeVooght (SM) in 33:58 in 105th … Continue reading Cross Country and Headcorn Half Marathon on a quiet weather weekend for once.
Although it is a quiet period for races, that doesn’t mean that Folkestone Running and Athletics members have not been busy. Many members can be seen out doing longer and longer runs at all hours of the day in training for their marathons, which will be coming oh too soon. This hard work can be … Continue reading Hard work paying off!