Category: Race Reports

A big thanks to Carol Powell for encouraging a group of us to take part in the Endurance Life Pembroke Challenge. Sue P, Liza and I ran the half (15.7 miles). Gemma, Jo and Carol the marathon (27.8m) and Greg and Nigel running the ultra (34.8m). The veteran ladies had decided to make a weekend […]

Just a few years ago the once commonplace Red Kite had all but disappeared from the British Isles, with just a few isolated pockets remaining in remote areas of West Wales. Now, after a successful conservation programme they are spreading eastwards and into England. It would be fitting if the Red Kite Challenge enjoyed similar […]

Hi all Croft members. Sorry I am late with the update, but was straight back to work on return from London. After arriving at London early hours Saturday morning, we made our way to the EXBO. Seeing Paula Radcliffe was a big bonus to start the weekend off. Once we arrived at the Marathon start […]

The first round of the Shropshire Summer Fell Series saw just 3 Croft Runners brave the chilly weather, GaryP in shorts and a  mesh vest, GaryG and Tom in almost full winter attire! However at least it was dry overhead, conditions were good underfoot and we soon warmed up on the sprint along the road and across […]

LONDON MARATHON POST ALERT!!! Now I’m finally home and have the energy to type… I’d like to say a massive THANK YOU for having the opportunity to run London Marathon representing Croft! After a very long time off with injury, I finally managed to start running again mid October. There was no two ways about […]