After a long, slow start to the year, all those many, many hours of training are starting to pay off and the big races are starting to appear on the calendar. Last Weekend, Stephen Deeming ran the Hellfire Backyard Ultra. Stephen said “Hellfire Event's Backyard Ultras have been on my radar for a while and … Continue reading The Long Runs Begin
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Spring is on its way and with it, the early signs of sunnier days to come. Cooler running wear brought out of storage, racing season soon to fill the air and the marathon training few coming into bloom. Before the season really hits its stride though, a weekend of late-winter half marathons beckoned our runners … Continue reading The weekend’s best!
With March arriving and spring being right around the corner, hopefully this will be the last race report for a while full of rainy events, and to any keen astronomers currently reading, you’ll be pleased to know that this report contains a very impressive constellation made up of 6 stars with a very clear sighting … Continue reading FR&AC Race Reports: 23rd February – 1st March
This weekend, Jennifer Quinn Heathfield and Phil Heathfield traveled to Gratton Park, Surrey, with their dogs Marley and Banjo, to take part in the annual Reigate 5k and 10k canicross race. Phil and Marley were first up for the 10k. They completed the 2 lap course around the picturesque venue in 9th place overall and … Continue reading It’s not just running round the roads!
In the bleak midwinter frosty FRAC makes PBs!
Now this is the way to do it! Looking for a way to kick off the New Year in style, while also taking on a new challenge and getting fit? Why not join a running club! If you’ve ever been tempted before, let the these examples set by our members this week inspire you to … Continue reading Shaking off those January blues!
Tuesday 13th January - Catherine's Marathon Talk Although it wasn't specifically a race, on Tuesday a good group of FRAC runners, most of which have races coming up, turned out to hear the Top Coach Catherine giving advice and strategies for upcoming marathons. Covering topics such as: Nutrition, pacing, midweek training runs and much more, … Continue reading FR&AC Race Reports: 12th – 18th January
Woo’s Winter Orienteering Challenge took place on the 29th December and saw 25 members and family take to the canal paths around Hythe for a 5 mile run with 10 brain-busting clues to solve along the way. As ever, the clock only stops when the run and the answers are completed, with penalty time added … Continue reading New Year New Start.
Festive FRAC fits to flit afield!
‘Tis the season for lots of food, cosy films, time with loved ones and of course, plenty of festive runs! With some special parkruns set for over the holiday period including some traditional Boxing Day events – our running boots won’t be taking much of a break. Just like last weekend our runners have been … Continue reading Step into Christmas!
A fairly short, but sweet report this time, but it's still packed full of festivity, big cross country efforts, and parkrun PBs. Pop the festive chocolate down for a while (So there's still some left for next week), and have a read through what FRAC has been up to this week... Saturday 13th December – … Continue reading FR&AC Race Reports: 8th – 14th December
On Saturday Sylwia Tokarska ran 53 km through Tricity Landscape Park. According to Sylwia “This course never gets any easier!” With 1200 m of climbing, constant rolling hills and technical forest trails, however on Saturday everything came together. Sylwia crossed the line in 6:21:40, taking a huge 48min 20s course PB, finishing 165th out of … Continue reading We don’t stop for rain!
FRAC is fast despite slowing season...
Folkestone’s festive lights have begun to light up the town which means our runner’s elf themed socks, santa hats and reindeer noses are coming out of storage. Before all that, we’ve got some non-Christmas related races to talk about this week so let’s get into it! Battersea Park 10km Anna Thomsen with her 2nd female … Continue reading A weekend race round up
A big event in this year's FRAC calendar, almost every season in a single weekend, and some big efforts all round, this report has it all. This is sure to be a great report, and a fairly long one, so stick on a certain time of year appropriate Guns & Roses song, and by the … Continue reading FR&AC Race Reports: 3rd – 9th November 2025
On Sunday, over 40 members of the club took part in the Deal Castle 5 mile race with great success. Although the weather was somewhat inclement before the race, the clouds parted and by the end there were blue skies and the runners finished in glorious autumn sunshine. Folkestone Running and Athletic Club were extremely … Continue reading FRAC sweep the board
FRAC eats up Eastbourne...
Monday 13th - Sunday 20th October We are in for a trip around Europe in this week’s race report with our members flying miles to bring back some well-earned bling. Pack your bags, don’t forget your passport and let’s set our sights on what amazing things they have all been up to: Yorkshire Marathon 2025 … Continue reading Race across the world!
Grab some gels and water because this is a marathon sized report, from Cross Country to Cross-Pond running, PBs left, right and centre in Ashford to some successful trips to London and Essex. Plus we hear from a familiar face who isn’t living over here anymore, but still proudly wears his FRAC vest, and speaks … Continue reading FR&AC Race Reports: 6th – 12th October
This weekend Simon Burvill took on a unique challenge, the Runbelievable Runway 100 — running 100 miles around Manston Airport. The course was unlike anything Simon had done before: 15 x 10km and a bit loops around the old disused airfield, open, exposed, and full of character. It turned out to be quite a tough … Continue reading Near and Far