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
'Tis the Season to combat the intake of extra calories, carbs and booze, by doing a few runs. Fareham Crusaders has a few dates for your diary, so mark your calendars and GET INVOLVED! Tuesday 1st December - Beginners Night, bring a mate to this Special Beginners Session @ FCRC. Sunday 6th December - Victory 5 … Continue reading December – Dates for your Diary
Gosport Half Marathon is always a big occasion in the Crusaders' running calendar - so what better way to reflect than with a Captain's thoughts from after the race! Hi again everyone I'm writing this with a huge sense of pride after today's 30th Gosport Half Marathon. It's yet another day when I feel so honoured … Continue reading Captains’ Corner – Neil on Gosport
Thanks for asking me to do a blog entry for the recent Lordshill 10 Mile event. I'm really happy that I have recently joined Fareham Crusaders as I have previously never run for a club. As a “hobby” runner turned “Club” runner I love winning points for the club, especially one with so much girl power. There was a good turnout of runners for this, the 3rd league … Continue reading Lordshill 10 Mile 2015 – Karen’s Race Report
The weekend of 24/25th October had long been marked on the calendar in the Farmer household. A year before, I had achieved a tick on my bucket list and completed my first Great South Run, with a time of 1:40.45, and when I arrived home that day, proudly displaying my medal, my two children, Megan & Jake asked: “How can we get one of … Continue reading Great South Run 2015 – Dan’s Race Report
This Sunday 25th October sees the running of the Annual 10 mile Great South Run. Fareham Crusaders hope to be there in force, and in no particular order here are some pointers to help you enjoy your day even more. Before all that... if this is your first big race, then check out our ace … Continue reading The Rough FCRC Guide to the Great South Run
Today marks the start of the new Southern Cross Country League season - an annual competition between 23 local running clubs, spanning 6-7 events over the winter months. Today's race location was Pamber Forest, with Queen Elizabeth Country Park next up in just a few weeks time. Crusaders love XC so much that, earlier this year, we made … Continue reading It’s Official, Crusaders Love XC
