Storm Ciaran has not put off our hardy Folkestone Running and Athletics Club runners with some excellent times at parkruns in very wet and windy conditions. Deal Tri Four Castle 5 Miler Great representation from the club at this 5-mile stretch across the seafront of Deal There were awards handed out to Torben Jessen for … Continue reading

Blow, winds, and crack your cheeks!

On Saturday, Anthony Scott travelled to the Lake District and ran the Langdale Half Marathon.  Although the rest of the country was racked by horrendous weather, it was perfect running conditions for this extremely hilly race, and he completed the testing course in a time of 2:08:38.  Further south, many Folkestone Running and Athletics runners … Continue reading Blow, winds, and crack your cheeks!

Warm Sunny October has resulted in excellent runs from Folkestone Running Athletics Club members Ashford Givaudan 10K Great representation from the club at this event with a number of personnel bests. Torben Jessen ran a magnificent run in 39:07, 1st vet 60 male, James Springett 40:49, Jenny Twiggy Quinn 52:20, Ian Vousden 45:38 personnel best, … Continue reading

FRAC take to the bike, the lake and the road.

On Saturday at the Kent County Athletics Veteran Championships Caroline Curtis (22:59:86) and Jane Wren (25:16:61) competed in the 5000m finishing 2nd and 3rd in the Vet 50 category. Well done to both athletes. In London two intrepid FRAC members swapped the road for the lake and took part in the London Classics Serpentine 2 … Continue reading FRAC take to the bike, the lake and the road.

Near and Far

The hottest summer on record continues to visit Folkestone more graciously with cool winds and rainy days. Ideal conditions for those FRAC champions who have put in some strong efforts this past week. We start with Karla Larnder's report from the Rye 10k which took place on 4th August. This is the second of three … Continue reading Near and Far