Here comes the sun!

The Folkestone gang in their red, white and blue! News is out: Itโ€™s been HOT! A heatwave has hit the UK and for many of us, itโ€™s been an excuse to exchange our running boots for flip flops, and our energy gels for sunscreen. But, this is Folkestone Running & Athletics Club weโ€™re talking about. … Continue reading Here comes the sun!

Ainโ€™t no half measures!

Spring marathon season has come to end, but that donโ€™t stop our Folkestone Running & Athletics Club members running halfway instead! This last week weโ€™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. Weโ€™re looking forward … Continue reading Ainโ€™t no half measures!

London Calling!

Itโ€™s the big one, the one theyโ€™re all talking aboutโ€ฆitโ€™s LONDON MARATHON WEEKEND 2026! Folkestoneโ€™s supporters Madison, Lauren and Nicole out in full force cheering on this yearโ€™s London Marathon participants A HOT day that saw nearly 60,000 participants take to the countryโ€™s capital (from 1m+ ballot applications), an upsurge in women and young people … Continue reading London Calling!

The weekendโ€™s best!

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 weekendโ€™s best!

Shaking off those January blues!

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 youโ€™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!