Ultra Running Ultra runner Tara Baker ran her second 100 mile event at the SVN Halloween 100 miler on 31st October. The route included laps of Samphire Hoe, up the tunnel and along the cliffs before going back down again for more laps. She started at 8am Saturday morning, continued through the moonlit night, and … Continue reading Ton up for Tara
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Highlights Millard 2:30 marathon PBTyler 2:39 marathon PB Marathons are tough both mentally and physically on the best of days and even more so in strong winds and rain. That didn't put off the many FRC runners who turned out to put in excellent performances around the county and further afield. The two stand out … Continue reading Millard Storms to Marathon Success
Highlights Tyler & Matcham take firsts in Lockdown LeagueMasters Relay strong showingRunning around the clock BMAF 5K Virtual Relay The British Masters Athletic Federation (BMAF), a federation of UK athletics clubs for athletes 35 and older, ran their 5K relay championship as a virtual race from 14 to 20 June. The club entered teams in … Continue reading League Wins, Masterful running and run repeat
The final week and a bit of the Don Thompson Spring challenge came to a conclusion on Wednesday 6 May coinciding with the anniversary of Sir Roger Bannister’s sub-four minute mile. While we didn’t quite have anyone duck under that magic number (or even anywhere close if we are being honest) there were some fantastic … Continue reading DTM Challenge – Week 6
Another great performance from FRC runners in the Lockdown League. This week’s distance was 3 miles - a shot in the arm for those suffering from parkrun withdrawal. Ladies Team The team of the first three ladies to score (Goodwin, Green and Windsor) finished third and moved up the table to be two points off … Continue reading Lockdown League – Week 2
Ashford and District RRC started a series of virtual races last week and opened it up to all. Every week runners are set a target distance to race by themselves while observing current guidelines on social distancing. Runners submit their times and at the end of the week A&D publish a list of results. There … Continue reading Lockdown League – Week 1
Caroline Curtis led the ladies in age grade (77.85) and time (6:24) and Ian McGilloway did the same in the men's (5:12, 78:41) in the first mile of his CoeVett-10 2 mile race. An honourable mention for Torben J with the second fastest DT mile time and second fastest overall age grade (5:48, 77.94). There … Continue reading DTM Challenge -Week 5
Fastest time overall this week went to Callum Howes, winning it by a mile with 5:23 (73.47) and a resurgent Torben J led the age grades, 5:48 (77.5). Caroline Curtis was fastest and age grade leader for the ladies with a cracking 6:36 (75.59, series PB) but had Catherine O'Connor, 6:51 (72.74, series PB) and … Continue reading DTM Challenge – Week 4
In the male category fastest time this week went to Callum Howes with 5:22 (76.04%), six seconds ahead of former 3:50 1500m man Steve Male. However, it was Steve, running in Whitfield, who topped the age grade rankings with 80.18%. Another strong run from Torben J saw him finish second in the age grading (5:53, … Continue reading DTM Challenge – Week 3
East to west on the Don Thompson mile proved popular again in the second week of the spring challenge, fast becoming the most accurate historical record of the prevailing wind on the day it’s run. The hottest competition this week was between Darren Crew, David Weekes and Tim Warren. DC edged it on % age … Continue reading DTM Challenge – Week 2
Highlights Men's team win Lydd HalfParkrun PB for Oliver Collier Lydd Runners at the the Lydd Half and 20 mile race on Sunday had to battle the winds and the water hazards this year and the men’s half marathon team secured the team prize for the third year in a row. Half Marathon First back … Continue reading Windy Lydd and Funky Pants Mud
Highlights Final Kent League Cross country raceJulie Gibbs finishes season top V60Parkrun cup Cross Country Saturday was the final cross country fixture of the season in the Kent League at Norman Park in Bromley. Women The ladies were out first for 5K on the mostly flat, multi-lap fast course, which included a challenging woodland section … Continue reading Cross before the storm
Highlights Andrew Fletcher first in FolkestoneDan Voller first in DealCallum Howes fifth in Ashford Parkrun Roundup Folkestone Parkrun Andrew Fletcher was first back overall in 18:17 followed by Joe BRUCE 19:20, Tristan BRUCE 19:33, Derek MATCHAM 19:48, Phil HOYLAND 20:03, Rob COLLIER 20:45, Stuart ERSKINE 21:08, David GILLETT 21:11, Chris ADDISON 21:20, Ian MERRICK 21:23, … Continue reading Parkruns
Kent Christmas Cracker 5 Mile Another weekend another PB for Dave Tyler as he continued his incredible form finishing second overall in a PB time of 27:17 at Betteshanger Country Park. He was followed by Ian Merrick in 33:24, Vicky Scott 39:18 and Deirdre Coombs 47:34. Santa Dash 10k Up at the Gravesend Cyclopark Santa … Continue reading Dave’s at it again and Awards Nights
Highlights Tyler, Voller and McGilloway sub 35 PBs at Brighton 10kAndy Smith PB at Asford 666Parkrun cup finals start to take shape: Catherine O'Connor reaches the A Cup final, Gary Brazier the B CupParkrun PB for Helen Francis Road Running Brighton 10K With perfect running conditions Dave Tyler, Dan Voller and Ian McGilloway set off … Continue reading Brighton Rocks
Highlights Dave Tyler - 57:07 Great South Run 10 mile PBGSR PBs for Ian Merrick and Jody StoakesParkrun V50 record for Stephen Male at Walmer and Deal Seafront Parkrun PBs for Ian Merrick and Diane Parsons Great South Run At the 10 mile Great South Run in Portsmouth Dave Tyler continued his impressive racing form by … Continue reading Tyler’s great Great South Run
Highlights David Tyler PBs running close to sub 17 minsStuart Erskine edges closer to sub 19 with PBLisa and Andy take it to the wire in the cup 10Ks and 10 miles On Sunday Anthony Scott ran the Woodchurch 10 mile race through lovely undulating countryside and the rain in 1:33:16. Richard Fowles completed the … Continue reading Thrilling Parkrun cup action and lots of miles
by Caroline Curtis Highlights Gillett the Great (pb) Sensational Smith (pb)Unstoppable McGilloway and Tyler (parkrun pb’s) Hardcore Hadlow (undulating half) Tenacious Quinny (undulating 10 miler) Spitfire 10K Kicking off the weekend on Saturday morning were husband and wife Andrew and Lisa Smith who took part in the Spitfire 10k at the Royal Air Force Museum … Continue reading 10K, 10Mile and Half Marathons
Highlights Juniors starting 5 SeptemberNikki's backParkrun PB for Dave Gillett Juniors Our Junior section (school years 8-12) is taking new members from Thursday 5th September, meeting at 6.30pm. All sessions take place at Three Hills Sports Park under the guidance of DBS certified coaches. Please come along and try a few training sessions before deciding … Continue reading ¡Scorchio!
by Caroline Curtis EDF Lydd 10K Too hot really for racing on Sunday saw the launch of the EDF Lydd 10k run by Nice work. A flat fast course, runners battled the hot conditions with some fine performances. First home for Folkestone, was Richard Fowles who decided (like you do), to cycle to Lydd beforehand. … Continue reading Hot 10ks, packed parkrun and cycling!