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!
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Big efforts, bigger hearts...
Lions, tigers and bears—oh, and runners!
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!
Spring has sprung, and so has the club's competitive spirit...
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!
New Year, new challenges...
It’s a short and sweet report this week as our runners spent the run up to Christmas preparing for the big day with more mileage put into their Xmas shopping than races. It was however a great weekend to parkrun, as a gaggle of our members went far (and fast!) for their Saturday morning efforts. … Continue reading Step into Christmas
FRAC runs for fun and fitness!
The festive lights around town have begun to shine but no glow is as bright as some of the well-earned medals for Folkestone Running & Athletics Club members this week! Here is everything that’s been going on: Chiltern Ridge Winter 50K First up this week is a wonderful circular trail run between Ivinghoe Beacon and … Continue reading Holidays are coming…
A big Deal (5 mile)...
September is in full swing and the hints of autumn have begun to show its face. We’ve thankfully been treated to some final offerings of sunshine before the season ends, which has made these running efforts this week even more brighter. Here’s what Folkestone Running & Athletics Club has been up to (including some FANTASTIC … Continue reading Last of the summer runs
Just a few days remain until the kick off to the Paris 2024 Olympics which will see many of our runners glued to their TV sets watching all the athletic action. In the spirit of all things keeping fit and enjoying sport, Folkestone Running & Athletics Club members have been out in the July sunshine … Continue reading Runs wide open!
We finally got treated to some decent weather last week as the first few days of June saw some sunnier moments and cooler running conditions. Of course, our Folkestone Running & Athletic Club (FR&AC) members took advantage of the great outdoors and put down some tremendous efforts. Folkestone Running & Athletic Club members at Folkestone parkrun Here’s what … Continue reading A race for life and a run for fun!
With the hottest week of the year an amazing representation from the club in race events Don Thompson Mile Club event instead of a usual Tuesday training session in honour of the legendary Don Thompson where a mile seems like the longest sprint in the world but a fantastic turn out from club members and … Continue reading Scorcher of a September
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.
Written by Caroline Curtis Highlights from this week: Olivia Young wins Deal Castle children’s raceStephen Male secures 8th fastest V50 time in the UK of 2019 at Deal Castle 5 MilerNew 5 mile personal bests (PBs) for Trudi Curd, Stuart Erskine, Liam Cumber and Ian MerrickNew parkrun PB for Diane Parsons at Folkestone. Deal Castle … Continue reading Race report – 3 November 2019
Folkestone Running Club had success with their 36th annual ten mile race, of which was fully booked, with 704 runners taking part. The race started and finished at the green in Hythe, and went through to the lower sandgate road park for the turnaround point. Overall winner was an out of county runner from Swansea … Continue reading [Updated] Hot and Sunny for Folkestone Running Club’s 36th Ten Mile Race
Highlights: Ian McGilloway 13 minute PB at London Marathon 2 more marathons for Faith Cowell London Marathon Just getting to the start of any marathon is an achievement in itself. Most athletes embark on a 16 week training programme often with highs and lows on the way. The work-sleep-run-repeat theme occurs daily whilst juggling family … Continue reading Race report: 28 April 2019