It was a blistering hot day for the Alton 10 Mile Road Race earlier this month - and with a healthy dose of hills thrown in too, this was always going to be a mentally tough course for the runners who turned out in force! Our race report this time has kindly been written by … Continue reading Alton 10 Mile 2016 – Joy’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
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
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
...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
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
After the amazing buzz of Sunday's Stubbington 10k, what next? Worry not - Neil is here with a selection of races for you to aim for! Thanks Neil! #Unstoppable Hi all Another massive 'Well Done!!' to everyone who ran the Stubbington 10k. Always an amazing turnout with great local support with so many positive stories, … Continue reading Captains’ Corner – Time for your Next Challenge!
This popular local flat course is often a PB chance for many, but today due to the very strong winds PBs were hard to find, though some still managed it. I arrived early at the Mountbatten Centre, partly to get a car space and partly to take advantage of a pre race massage from Jason the … Continue reading Victory 5 2015 – Mike’s Race Report
Dealing with injuries is frustrating enough - but coping with illness on top would test the patience of many a runner! This time on Captains' Corner, Debbie talks us through a challenging few months - finger crossed you're fit for Victory, Debbie! The season was going well at the start. I had been appointed Ladies Captain, something I never … Continue reading Captains’ Corner – Dealing with Injuries
One year ago I signed up to do Tough Mudder so I figured I really ought to start running! I started on a treadmill and managed 2 miles before giving up, exhausted. My friend, Mel suggested I joined Fareham Crusaders Running Club and I really have never looked back. Without the incredible support of this club I … Continue reading Gosport Half Marathon 2015 – Rebecca’s Race Report
