Reporting on races and events in which we have participated and other club news. Dates are those of the press releases and not necessarily of any associated races, events or items of news reported.
Netley 10K An outstanding performance from three Farnham Runners gave them first team place at the Netley 10km near Southampton. A sub 36-minute time from leader Michael Rix in eighth (35 minutes 50 seconds) spurred on Julian Mann to continue his meteoric improvement since joining the club just eight months ago for 36.20 (14th, 5th V40). Not far behind Mike […]
» Read moreFarnham Runners enjoyed a very successful morning at the Hampshire Road League Alton 10 race, with forty taking part and the fastest club teams gaining high places. All completed the challenging the hilly course to collect their medal, although warm conditions may have impacted on times. Going strong after his recent Paris marathon, Michael Rix showed them how to do […]
» Read moreLondon Marathon Farnham Runners’ efforts in the London marathon have netted around ÂŁ8,000 in sponsorship for charity this year with three of the eighteen raising over ÂŁ2000 each. The pleasant weather for spectators meant rather warm conditions for the runners but some from the club gained very creditable times. All benefited from enthusiastic support from other members, relatives and friends. […]
» Read moreNational Cross Country Final Farnham Runners have finished an excellent third in the Today’s Runner Winter League National cross-country final. They won eligibility for entry by winning the Hampshire area series and a cheerful band of sixteen travelled all the way to Halifax to take part in the event organised by Stainland Lions Running club. The leagues were originally co-ordinated […]
» Read moreIdeal conditions at the Eastleigh 10km, the tenth of the twelve-race Hampshire Road League series, helped many Farnham Runners to impressive times. Mike Anderson claimed another M50 club record to add to his recent 5km record of 17.19, while Julian Mann and Mike Walberton recorded their third personal best performance in just twenty-two days. Michael Rix flew round in 34 […]
» Read moreTRXCL Staunton Country Park A jubilant Farnham Runners carried off the Today’s Runner Winter League shield for the 2008-9 series after 3 consecutive years as runners up. This entitles them to a place in the National final at Halifax on 19th April. They battled against eighteen other clubs in the area competition over the season and their men’s team took […]
» Read moreA number of Farnham Runners men used two tough league races on consecutive days as part of their training for spring marathons. This gave creditable team results on both days but the ladies were not able to field a team for the Saturday event. The indefatigable Michael Rix led in the teams on both days and posted a new club […]
» Read moreHRRL Ryde 10M The cold winds of the 2008 Hampshire Road League Ryde 10 miles were nothing in comparison to the icy Arctic blasts this year. Most Farnham Runners dressed accordingly and reported enjoying the challenge of the conditions once established in the warm clubhouse after the race. Team members were surprised to see Michael Rix already clad in shorts […]
» Read moreStubbington Green 10km Farnham Runners men and ladies teams stay high in the Hampshire Road Race League first division at the halfway point in the series. The ladies are joint third and men fourth after the sixth race, the Stubbington Green 10km. Although more undulating, the new scenic course got a “thumbs up” from most runners and some Farnham Runners […]
» Read moreFarnham Runners began the New Year with a jolt, braving the cold weather twice over the weekend for two cross-country races. They put out full and very successful teams in both, capped by another victory in Sunday’s Today’s Runner Winter League. HXCL Reading The sun gave some welcome warmth for the penultimate Hampshire League race at Prospect Park, Reading. First […]
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