Felixstowe Road Runners Blog

Runner Profile: Henry Catling

The early days “You weren’t really that great to be honest” was my mums’ response when I asked if I was any good at running as a kid. As a somewhat lanky child that...

Runner Profile: James Nial

As I sit here writing this in the evening of the day it’s due (wondering how I forgot about it for the last 31 days!), I’ll start by thanking Kerry for the nomination. As...

London Marathon coach trip 2021

We have booked a 53 seat coach for members, friends & family, who would like to travel to the London Marathon on 3rd October 2021, either to run, or support. Non-members are welcome, whether or...

Runner Profile: Kerry Buckley

Firstly, thanks (?) to Len for the nomination! I’m surprised I’ve got away with it this long, to be honest. How I got into running It seems that runners are divided into two camps...

Runner Profile: Len Saunders

My sporting life   Solo, single, individual are words that describe the common theme that runs through all the sports I’ve taken part in throughout my life! I was never much of a team...

FRR Race update

Hello runners! With a heavy heart, Felixstowe Road Runners have taken the decision not to organise the Kirton 5, Coastal 10 or the Martlesham 5k/10k this year. This decision was not taken lightly and...

Runner Profile: Jess Farthing

Thanks ‘Matey’ (Stuart Mason) for the nomination. I have finally been caught. School Days (late 80’s) Although I was an active and sporty outdoor kid, I never really excelled at any particular sport. It...

Runner Profile: Stuart Mason

The early years “A comedian or a 10,000m runner”, that was my response to being asked, aged 11, what I wanted to be when I grew up.  Well, I have run a few 10k...

Runner Profile: Richard Smith

It was September 2010 and there I stood resplendent in my new FRR running vest ready (well not really) for my first race, it was the Alton Water 10k, I was cowering under a...