Spring marathon season has come to end, but that don’t stop our Folkestone Running & Athletics Club members running halfway instead! This last week we’ve got a couple half marathons to mention as well as some shorter stints across at parkrun in our ongoing club cup and a double race in Rye. We’re looking forward … Continue reading Ain’t no half measures!
Tag: London marathon
It’s the big one, the one they’re all talking about…it’s LONDON MARATHON WEEKEND 2026! Folkestone’s supporters Madison, Lauren and Nicole out in full force cheering on this year’s London Marathon participants A HOT day that saw nearly 60,000 participants take to the country’s capital (from 1m+ ballot applications), an upsurge in women and young people … Continue reading London Calling!
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!
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!
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!
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...
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!
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