Ashford GoTri
Linda-Jean Delport and Alison Waters took part in the first of Ashford’s Go Tri series organised by TriSpirit Events, aimed at those new to the sport. Delport completed the 160m pool swim, 6km bike and 2km run in 30:52 with Waters finishing in 31:28.
Ashford Parkrun
Paul McDonnell came home in 9th place overall at this week’s Victoria Park 5k. Despite the early morning heat, he clocked up an impressive time of 19:54. Duncan Forbes was the second to finish for the club in 45th place overall, in a time of 23:57. Alison Waters finished third for Striders and 7th female finisher in 24:46. Frank Remigio was just a few seconds behind in 24:50 with Josh Whiten not far behind in25:08. Justine Wearn also secured a ladies’ top 20 place with a time of 28;13 alongside husband Jason who finished in 28:15.
Stephen Rumsey (30:11) and Rebecca Hurley (30:13) were next to finish, with Vicky Stevenson (31:21) and Rachel Oliver (31:58) just behind. Brian Forrester finished in 33:52, just ahead of wife Hazel (33:58). Toyah Bicker was next home in 35:58, followed by Danielle Moss in 41:29, Tamsin Ritchie in 41:45 and Martin Whittingham in 57:25.
Volunteer support was provided at this week’s event by club members Justin Burden, Cris Francis, Jacob Henwood, Simon Jackson and Alison Waters.
Parkrun Tourism
Rachel Theobald and Kevin York travelled to Felixstowe Parkrun where they both completed the 5k course in 30:22.
Lee Valley Velopark 10k
Lee Standen and Clare Maxlow represented Ashford Striders at the Lee Valley 10k run, completing just over 6 x 1 mile loops of the course. Despite the searing heat and absence of any shade, they finished the race in 1:18:24 and 1:18:25 respectively.
The Family Marathon
Striders’ Dave and Pam Hunt took part in the family marathon event, based on a 1 mile lap course of London’s Victoria Park.
Dave completed a half marathon distance of 13 laps in 2:29:49, with Pam completing 3 laps alongside 7 year old son Dylan in 43:44, and 5 year old Ethan completing 1 full lap of the course.
Port Lympne Challenge
Allison Button and Danielle Moss at the Port Lympne 5k 
Jacob Henwood getting his 3rd place trophy at the Port Lympne 10k
A small group of Striders took part in the Port Lympne challenge, taking in the scenery and wildlife of the zoo. Danielle Moss completed the 5k route option in 51:42 with Allison Button just behind in 54:26.
Jacob Henwood finished in an excellent 3rd place overall on the challenging and hilly 10k route, in a time of 51:13. Martin Whittingham completed the distance in 1:17:26 with Gemma Wicks finishing in 1:32:34.
Great Run Local
Brian Marsh took part in Kingsnorth’s Great Run local on Sunday where he finished in 23:18.
Humber Bridge Half Marathon
Helen Weeden travelled further afield to compete in the Humber Bridge half marathon, which she completed in 2:27:38.