September is in full swing and the hints of autumn have begun to show its face.
We’ve thankfully been treated to some final offerings of sunshine before the season ends, which has made these running efforts this week even more brighter.
Here’s what Folkestone Running & Athletics Club has been up to (including some FANTASTIC marathon results!):
Suffolk Coast 50k Ultra Marathon
One of many Phils (this one of the ultra running variety) took on The Suffolk Coast 50K Ultra Marathon on Saturday 14 September.
The course wends it’s way from Lowestoft to Aldborough via the lovely Southwold and Warberswick.
When he caught his breath, Phil had to say:
“It was so great to race in a place where I’ve had many lovely holidays.
“It was a hot day and the small sections on pebbles and sand were tough but I really enjoyed this well organised race. Beautiful views too!”
Amazing work Phil and with a time of 06:04:35, you deserve a nice week off!
(loving the hat too!)
Richmond RUNFEST Marathon
Sunday 15 September saw Jacob Henwood take on the 26.2 miles of the Richmond Run-Fest Marathon.
He not only completed the course in a whopping 03:17:02 but did so by knocking 18 minutes off his marathon personal best!
He said he was in limp-mode from mile 21 but managed to fight through the cramp and come out all smiles with his well deserved medal.
TCS Sydney Marathon
Rachel Smith went down under this weekend but came out on top with a personal best effort at the TCS Sydney Marathon on Sunday 15 September.
There were some slight technical issues with the participants race times and distance as Rachel’s official chip time was 05:03 but it was for 26.5 not 26.2 miles…
This didn’t stop her from taking in the great atmosphere and enjoying her run over the Sydney Harbour Bridge which she said was: “Awesome!”
Have fun during the rest of your time out in Oz Rachel – make sure to rest up those legs!
Kent Masters Championships
Caroline Curtis showed off her track star credentials by taking part in the Kent Masters Track 5000 Championships at Medway Park in Gillingham.
She finished her event in 22.28 and made some friends along the way. Great going Caroline!
A sunny day to parkrun
It’s always a lovely start to the weekend when you can do so with a sunny parkrun.
Our FR&AC members agreed as they got out with hundreds of other runners and walkers to enjoy the community 5k event.
Here are this week’s results:
Folkestone parkrun
Simon RAMSAY 00:17:56 (1st male and 1stplace)
Henry AXON 00:18:26 (1st male and 3rd place)
Nicholas BRYANT 00:18:37
Dan MCCARTHY 00:19:05
Trevor DEVOOGHT 00:19:38
Manda GURUNG 00:19:51 (1st female)
Guy SLINGSBY 00:20:10
David GILLETT 00:20:20
Tristan BRUCE 00:20:25
Thomas ASPINALL 00:21:08
Ian MERRICK 00:21:12
Jason KING 00:21:23
Chris ADDISON 00:21:42
Matthew APPLEBY 00:21:55
Rob HILL 00:22:06
Simon COFFEY 00:22:12
Paul BARTLETT 00:22:29
Layla DMONTE 00:22:46
Louisa EEDE 00:22:49
Andrew GARDINER 00:23:18
Catherine O’CONNOR 00:24:07
Ian VOUSDEN 00:24:08
Jason HERRIDGE 00:24:16
Anthony SCOTT 00:24:21
Sylwia TOKARSKA 00:25:12
Amy OWEN 00:26:01
Stuart ERSKINE 00:26:50
Deborah PARMENTER 00:27:04
Jane WREN 00:27:06
Kirsty WILSON 00:27:09
Kate LANCEFIELD 00:28:27
Jason CROCKFORD 00:28:36
Bethanie LEWIS 00:28:42
Sophie O’CALLAGHAN 00:29:36
Neil ADAMS 00:29:39
Amie HOWARD 00:30:31
Tomas LANE 00:30:49
Julie GIBBS 00:31:01
Carolyn LEWIS 00:31:43
Jacob BUCK 00:33:31
Ashford parkrun
Martin SALMON 00:21:47
Andrew NOBLE 00:22:07
Lesley CLANCY 00:24:25
Maria CHAPMAN 00:38:23
Moors Valley parkrun
David BOTTING 00:25:50
Whitstable parkrun
Stephen O’BRIEN 00:20:19
Eden Project parkrun
Deborah JEFFERY 00:21:34 (3rd female)
Pontypridd parkrun
Adam WARD 00:24:08
Shorne Woods parkrun
Brent PARKER 00:38:29
Caroline CURTIS 00:38:30
Great Lines parkrun, Medway
Nikki GOODWIN 00:21:01 (1st female)
Peckham Rye parkrun
Jacob HENWOOD 00:32:07
Walmer and Deal Seafront parkrun
Karla LARNDER 00:22:26 (3rd female)
Brooklands parkrun
Jonathan DRINKWATER 00:26:03
Catherine-Anne CURTIS 00:35:41
Leazes parkrun
Brian AUSTIN 00:28:21
Dover Waterfront parkrun
David TYLER 00:19:52
Andrew HADLOW 00:23:46
Aldous HOSKING 00:28:16
