Folkestone Running and Athletics Club have a Welsh National finalist, medallist and Champion! Thomas Webb (U17) competed in Cardiff over the 2 days this weekend. Saturday saw the start of his medal haul with a bronze in Shot Put with a PB of 10.73m. Thomas may as well have stayed on the podium on Sunday … Continue reading The Sky’s the Limit!
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It’s a big ol’ Race Report this week with a look back at some of the running related shenanigans that has taken place amongst our merry members. Folkestone 10 donation Folkestone Running & Athletics Club members, Club Chair Margaret Whitman and Club Coach Catherine O’Connor presenting the cash donation to Folkestone Rainbow Centre’s Peter Lefevre … Continue reading Running in the sun!
Birthdays, a record, relays, the return of Folkestone Parkrun, and plenty of sunshine, this week really had it all, find out more below: Kent Road Relays 2025 - Ashford (Tuesday 10th June): In the evening on Tuesday 10th June 62 FRAC runners arrived at a hot and humid Victoria Park, meeting outside of Harper’s Café … Continue reading FR&AC Race Reports: 9th-15th June
As marathon season winds down for now, FRAC friends take on fun challenges...
On Saturday 31st May, Jacob Henwood travelled to Stockholm to take part in the Stockholm Marathon. He completed the course in a personal best time of 3:12:48. On Sunday, Darren Crew ran the Hastings 5m in a time of 33:18. In Reading, Deborah Jeffery ran the Reading 10k, her first 10k race in over 3 … Continue reading Stockholm PB
Eyes were on Folkestone this bank holiday as the annual 6.2 mile race hit the seafront in this flat and fast course towards the town of Hythe – and back again! Here’s a rundown of all the fabulous showings from our Folkestone Running & Athletics Club members representing on the day: Folkestone Coastal 10k Ian … Continue reading Stunning performances at the seaside!
Kent Champs, Folkestone Relay and more...
On Saturday Gary and Marie Brazier competed in their first super sprint triathlon at the All Nations Triathlon held at Dorney lake in Windsor. It consisted of a 400m swim, 20k bike ride, followed by a 5K run. Gary finished in a time of 1.30.21, he would have been quicker but changed into his tri … Continue reading Kirsty Cruises to Victory
If last week’s double marathon weekend wasn’t enough, there were two more opportunities which saw our runners take on the iconic 26.2 mile distance. With some trail running and track sessions in the mix as well – this was another fantastic week of exercise from Folkestone Running & Athletics Club. Prague Marathon 2025 A perfect … Continue reading A marathon of a bank holiday weekend!
Big efforts, bigger hearts...
Boston Marathon On Sunday, two Folkestone Running and Athletics Club members took part in the oldest and one of, if not the, most famous marathons in the world, the Boston Marathon. Both runners had a fantastic run and completed the course in amazing times. Tom Bean came in in 2:43:02 with Henry Axon completed the … Continue reading The Biggest and Best
It’s an international edition of this week’s Folkestone Running & Athletics Club Race Report. Our club members have not only been flying miles away from home, but have been flying high in some fantastic marathon-length distances while exploring some worldly sights. With just under a couple weeks away from the BIG city UK marathons, it’s … Continue reading FR&AC World Tour!
This week has seen the start of the marathon season and the annual London Landmarks Half Marathon. Rob Collier, Marie Brazier and Joseph Carroll were representing FRAC. The course had to be revised at the last minute due to an emergency incident in Chancery Lane. Rob completed the 12.77 miles in time 1:19.28 coming 1st … Continue reading Marathon season has begun !!!!
Lions, tigers and bears—oh, and runners!
Thomas Webb competed in the Kent Indoor Athletics Championship on the 15th and 16th March at Lee Valley. On Saturday he competed in the 60m hurdles and the shotput. He got a PB in the shotput, throwing 9.91 and won the silver medal. On Sunday he started the day with a pole vault PB of … Continue reading Junior Victories and Globetrotting parkruns
A gorgeous sunny week has not only brought warmer days, lighter evenings and the colours of spring but also the early stages of those seasonal races. This Sunday saw the debut of many club members first race of 2025 and a good gauge of how they’re feeling before those eagerly anticipated marathons. Let’s get a … Continue reading Spring is springing!
Sunday saw a number of half marathons take place that FRAC members took part in. Up in North Kent our coach Catherine O'Connor and partner Paul Bartlett took part in the Dartford Half marathon. This race was quite challenging especially this morning with it starting in freezing fog. There was also a big hill at … Continue reading Race report 24 Feb to 2 March
Spring has sprung, and so has the club's competitive spirit...
On Sunday, 11 members of Folkestone Running Club braved the cold weather and the freezing winter breeze to run the undulating Deal Half Marathon. Linnaea Stockall was the first runner back for the club in a time of 1:42:03. Martin Salmon was the next club runner back in a time of 1:46:03, followed by Luke … Continue reading Spring race season starts
Who can believe it’s already February!? It’s been a slow start for any nice weather as our club members have been out tackling wet and windy terrains during their training sessions. With marathon plans well underway, parkrun tallies already clocking in six for the the new year – it’s time to start seeing some amazing … Continue reading Racing through the new year!