For every runner, it is important to maintain cardiovascular health. Sleeping at night allows blood to circulate around every part of the body, when you’re in deep sleep, your heart rate and breathing change continuously which promotes cardiovascular health. Adequate sleep can also reduce the risk of heart disease, asthma and metabolic diseases.

This year at Farnham Town Running club we had so much to celebrate with all of our runners putting in fantastic performances at Farnborough Half 2024

What commitment to see another record attendance on one of the coldest nights for years.

8 groups ventured out seeking to find the ice free routes around beautiful Farnham and although it was cold, the conditions were actually quite good for running.

We are very impressed with our members ongoing commitment to their new years resolutions lets keep this going team.

A good nights sleep can help fight fatigue, making you more alert and charged for a run. Getting a good nights sleep can help increase speed - as your body will have enough energy to keep going on hard efforts, the sooner you fatigue the slower your run may be. Sleep can also improve endurance - the better your sleep means the better your glycogen stores will be, allowing you to produce energy on long distance runs.

Dedication to new year resolutions was in abundance last night as the temperature hit 1 degree celsius around Farnham.

A good warm up for 9 paces groups soon had people ready for their loops from 5k to 12k and with some ice around we take special care especially as its hard to find the flat routes around our lovely town.

Our second week focussing on the benefits of sleep and how modern technology doesn't always help sleep patterns.

Sleep can have an impact on the immune system. Insufficient sleep impacts our immune function and increases the risk of infection. During sleep, the body produces cytokines–hormones that help build immunity and combat infections. These cytokines build a shield around the body to reduce the risk of getting sick. A study has shown that runners who sleep seven or more hours per night are less susceptible to illness and therefore can train consistently.

Our first club night of the year and a record 66 keen members turned up to kick start 2024 in style and start great habits for the coming year.

We have an event and fun filled year ahead focused on keeping our members fit, healthy and motivated and if you want to come and get involved, whatever your experience, please get in touch.

When your head hits the pillow after a strenuous workout, during that sleep time, your body releases growth hormones that help repair cellular and tissue damage, invigorate muscle growth, and stimulate bone building. This allows your body to be prepared for working out the next day. Over time, you will see your training improve as your body has had an opportunity to recover.

FTRC - Keeping our members motivated during the dark and chilly evenings whilst supporting the Farnham Food Bank.

Last night saw 7 different pace groups take to the local streets around the town with our members donating nearly 100 items to the Farnham Food Bank.

FTRC - Keeping our members moving through the winter months.

8 groups enjoying the cool and dry conditions around wonderful Farnham.

Last night we set our members an Advent challenge to come up with their best strava art. Can't wait to see their artistic runs and the winner will get a rather nice xmas hamper.

Over 50 members and 7 pace groups found a break in the rain to enjoy a cold and dry club run last night.

It is also great to see how many runners are still entering winter running events and keeping the motivation going through the colder and darker months.

Winter Miles for Summer Smiles.

• Over 400 Kilometres.

• 51 Runners.

• 7 pace groups.

• 2 Walkers.

• 1 Bar.

Our stats from last night when our club runners were out and back before the storm.