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!
Tag: cross country
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
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!
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!
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!
Highlights English Cross Country ChampionshipsParkrun Personal Best’ s [PB] for Jason O’Callaghan and Oliver Collier Sunday half-marathon PB’s for Rob Huish , Jason O’Callahan and Dave Tyler. England Cross Country Championships The 2020 Saucony English Cross-Country Championships took place for the third time at Woolaton Park, Nottingham on Saturday 22 February. People who compete in National … Continue reading Race report – 23 February 2020
Weekend highlights Nikki Goodwin returns to the Canterbury 10 mile a year after breaking her femurOur cross country teams battle the mud in the South of England ChampionshipNew parkrun Personal Best (PB) for Dan Voller at Walmer and DealLoads of new PBs at the Canterbury 10. South of England Cross country championship Parliament Hill, the … Continue reading Gutsy Goodwin returns: Race report 27 January 2019.
For the 2020 grand-prix season we introduced the reward of bonus points for those runners who represent the club during the Cross Country season. The points are awarded for participation rather than performance, as we want runners of all abilities to represent the club. We did this to encourage runners to sign up for cross … Continue reading Changes to Grand-prix scoring