Race Reports 5–19 May

FRAC is picking up the pace as track workouts warm up, marathon season continues, Summer Relays approach, and the parkrun Cup Challenge spices up our Saturday mornings. Whatever you love about running, there’s something for you on the club itinerary. Here are the latest examples of what’s driving us forward.

Milton Keynes Marathon – 4 May

Gary Brazier showed Milton Keynes what he’s made of with this short and sweet report of a short and sweet effort

Milton Keynes Marathon today in a new PB of 04.22.51, nearly 9 minutes off my time set over 5 years ago.

Belfast Marathon – 6 May

Karla Larnder marks her first of two reports this week with her experience of the Belfast Marathon.

This marathon was flat first half to a hilly second. It was difficult to catch my pace marker point because of toilet issue (not enough). However, it was a very well marshalled, more for the relay teams than the marathon itself. It wasn’t a pb for me. However, it was my first marathon here. Great crowd support on route, too. I’m very pleased with my result, all things considered.

Battersea Park Half Marathon – 11 May

Our man in London, Jacob Henwood, rocked up to the Battersea on a mission, crossing the line in 1:27:20 – a shiny new PB!

Furley Page Whitstable 10km – 12 May

James Springett cruised 10 kilometres to finish in 45th overall with a time of 41:21. James says, “Just missed the rain thankfully and a very busy sold out event.” Way to go, Rain Man!

Maidstone Riverside 10 Mile – 12 May

Elsewhere, at the Maidstone 10k/10m, Karla Larnder and Greg Dixon covered both distances, respectively. Karla reports:

Today, I took part in a 10k in Maidstone – a beautiful  route ( extremely hot). Not a pb 49.03. 2nd lady, 1st in my age ( but you only get awarded 1 trophy).
Greg Dixon also ran in the 10-mile event (1:17), gaining a trophy in his age category.

Congratulations to both of you on a weekend spent well!

Southern Athletics League, Crawley – 19 May

Lisa and Andy Smith are back, this time with their report from SAL at Crawley:

We had lots of fun today – SAL @ Crawley.  Javelin (24.18) and Discus (17.64) for Andy and Javelin (14.69), Discus (14.93) and Shot (5.53 – new pb) for me.

Carrera Playa de Motril 5k – 18 May

All the way from the south of Spain, Liz Tew gives her breakdown of this blazing bustle.

Yesterday I did the 5k Carrera Playa de Motril here in sunny southern Spain. It was a bit hot at 26° Celsius but I finished in 29:31 and was 26th woman out of 80. Being Spain, each runner received a goody bag with the usual T-shirt but with the addition of a punnet of cherry tomatoes and a net of avocados.

Rye 5 Mile – 19 May

And who is it this time but…Karla Larnder again! Karla’s smashing through them this season and flying the FRAC banner wherever she goes!

Today I ran Rye 5 mile. It was at short notice on behalf of my friend (Ola).

It was hot and hilly. I’ve got to get ready to go to work now.

I’m very proud to be a member of FRAC, and was quick to correct people when they thought I was in another club.

Martin Salmon did extremely well, coming 6th overall, 2nd in his age group.

Myself I came 12th, 2nd lady and 1st in age category. 

parkrun

parkrun Cup Challenge is in full swing as Round 1 of the A Cup concluded this past Saturday. FRAC colours were flying as everyone put in their best effort to top their targets (PB plus a 30-second handicap). It’s just a bit of fun to encourage all of us to be aspirational as well as social across the club, regardless of age group, gender, or time. Club members can follow all the results on the Folkestone Running & Athletics Club Members Only Facebook group.

Folkestone parkrun

Position	parkrunner	Run Time
1	Prakash Gurung	17:29
2	Henry Axon	17:47
3	Torben Jessen	18:35
4	Simon Ramsay	18:39
6	Nicholas Bryant	18:48
7	Trevor Devooght	18:51
9	Krzysztof Klidzia	19:00
10	Matthew Appleby	19:05
13	Ian Merrick	19:26
15	Manda Gurung	19:33
16	Tristan Bruce	19:35
18	Thomas Aspinall	19:57
23	James Springett	20:42
25	Stuart Erskine	21:01
26	Kirsty Wilson	21:13
27	David Weekes	21:14
31	Rob Collier	21:42
36	Rob Hill	22:01
39	Hazel Green	22:13
46	Ron Bell	22:40
47	Linnaea Stockall	22:45
53	Louisa Eede	23:05
55	Anh-Van Whitby	23:12
56	Jason O’Callaghan	23:13
58	Phil Haines	23:15
59	Anthony Scott	23:22
64	Philip Bridges	23:46
69	Jason Herridge	24:00
71	Philip Maull	24:02
80	Chris Addison	24:36
83	Tim Warren	24:46
86	Ian Vousden	24:59
106	Tomas Lane	25:57
108	Jane Wren	26:01
110	Eleanor Meo	26:06
126	Neil Adams	26:44
128	Gail Turbutt	26:51
147	Pamela Allon	27:38
149	Paul Hannay	27:41
158	Diane Parsons	27:56
159	Carolyn Lewis	28:00
161	Sonia Markwell	28:01
170	Collette Windsor	28:18
185	Amy Owen	28:35
188	Rachel Yorke	28:44
206	Kirsty Gardiner	29:27
209	Roisin Bunt	29:29
219	Christopher Woolgar	29:46
220	Julie Gibbs	29:47
223	Rachel Smith	29:51
249	Hayley Turrell	30:38
253	Malcolm Gibbs	30:47
265	Maria Felicetti	31:21
300	Chris Childs	33:39
307	Angela Warren	34:43
365	Kate Lancefield	42:48

Bromley parkrun

Position	parkrunner	Run Time
63	Deborah Jeffery	20:42

Ashford parkrun

Position	parkrunner	Run Time
184	Maria Chapman	30:36

Pegwell Bay parkrun

Position	parkrunner	Run Time
11	Dave Bowerman	19:55 (DB’s 1st PB under 20!!!)

Dover Waterfront parkrun

Position	parkrunner	Run Time
39	David Botting	25:12

Margate parkrun

Position	parkrunner	Run Time
18	Karla Larnder	22:41

Dartford parkrun

Position	parkrunner	Run Time
130	Andrew Tremain	35:19

Rhodes parkrun

Position	parkrunner	Run Time
27	Andrew Noble	20:52
88	Lesley Clancy	24:06

Dartford Heath parkrun

Position	parkrunner	Run Time
15	Caroline Curtis	25:44
69	Brent Parker	40:22

Walmer and Deal parkrun

Position	parkrunner	Run Time
103	Sarah Nunn	27:12

Happy Valley parkrun

Position	parkrunner	Run Time
108	Sue Elkins	36:36