Captains’ Corner: Marathon Mania

There's a great buzz around the club at the minute. We're right in the thick of Spring marathon season and have already had runners take on Paris, Manchester, Brighton & Boston. Well done to all of you who took on those events. On top of all that, we have London this weekend and it's always … Continue reading Captains’ Corner: Marathon Mania

FCRC Pi(e) Run 2016 – Your Race Reports!

Earlier this month, FCRC held its first ever Pi(e) Run - 3.14 miles, run on March 14th... with warm apple pie at the finish! Over 50 Crusaders turned up to support our inaugural event, so it seemed only right to ask as many of you as possible to write about your experience. Below is a selection of the … Continue reading FCRC Pi(e) Run 2016 – Your Race Reports!

Eastleigh 10k 2016 – Matt’s Race Report

6:15 alarm, Sunday morning, Eastleigh 10k and PB chasing. The line between running and madness seems blurry at best, but here I am, tucking into porridge and coffee, looking for the 14 seconds I needed to go sub-40 for the first time. Eastleigh was my second race as a Crusader, having joined the club in … Continue reading Eastleigh 10k 2016 – Matt’s Race Report

Salisbury 10 – Louise’s Race Report

Sunday 13th March saw the City of Salisbury Athletics & Running Club’s host their annual flagship event - The Salisbury 10 Mile Road Race – a popular date in the Hampshire Road Race League diary. Predominately a picturesque course running north of Salisbury along the banks of the River Avon, with beautiful views of the Cathedral spire … Continue reading Salisbury 10 – Louise’s Race Report

Captains’ Corner: The Power of Positive Thinking

Neil's back with his latest Captains' Corner - and it's an absolutely fantastic read. We'd love to know what you think, so please leave us your feedback in the comments below. Thanks Neil! As runners, we’re continually training our bodies, but have you ever considered training your mind too? The club’s philosophy this year is … Continue reading Captains’ Corner: The Power of Positive Thinking

Ryde 10 Mile 2016 – Paula’s Race Report

...and why Ryde 10 could be the best 10 mile race locally Ryde Harriers and the Isle of Wight Road Runners travel over to us for eleven out of the twelve Hampshire Road Race League (HRRL) races so this is the chance for us to support them in what is notoriously known as a challenging course. … Continue reading Ryde 10 Mile 2016 – Paula’s Race Report

Pi(e) Run

We are pleased to announce that our 1st Pi(e) run is go for launch. We believe this may be the only race of this distance so it’s your opportunity to set a new world record! This race is open to members of FCRC and their invited guests only. The race information is as follows: Date: … Continue reading Pi(e) Run

Captains’ Corner: Leadership in Running Fitness

Our latest Captains' Corner is from Neil, and recaps on his recent Sunday spent completing his Leadership in Running Fitness course. Well done Neil, we can't wait to see you putting it all into action on a Tuesday night! A room full of runners talking about running. Sounds like the perfect way to pass 8 … Continue reading Captains’ Corner: Leadership in Running Fitness

Captains’ Corner: Inspiration

Our latest Captains' Corner is from Debbie, who talks about her running inspiration and the differences it made on her life. Thanks for sharing your story with us Debbie. I had been running for a couple of years when I met the fellow runner who I now see as my running mentor. I was worried about … Continue reading Captains’ Corner: Inspiration

Stubbington 10k 2016 – Carrina’s Race Report

The Stubbington 10k race was amazing in which I achieved my personal best. I'd entered the race previously (as a non-running club member) in 2015, and the support that I received then was nowhere near as encouraging as this year. Over 100 Fareham Crusaders entered and they were all so supportive. On the Thursday before … Continue reading Stubbington 10k 2016 – Carrina’s Race Report