On Sunday fifteen Ashford Striders ran a distance of 14km or 21km starting from Park Farm as training for spring marathons commenced, led by one of the club’s most experienced marathon runners, Chris Sardo.
In the absence of an Ashford Parkrun on New Year’s Day, several club members travelled to other towns to experience the unique community atmosphere this timed 5km event offers.
Nicola Crawley beat her previous time at the scenic riverside Maidstone Parkrun, achieving a time of 27.39.
Peter Broom travelled to Lincoln and came home in 30.30.
Tamsin Ritchie was the second female to finish with a time of 26.49 at Stewart Parkrun in Middlesbrough.
Mark Niles was 5th overall at Hunstanton Promenade Parkrun with his time of 21.44.
Five Striders travelled to Folkestone Parkrun.
Justin Burden finished in 24.02.
Shane Snowwolf 26.46.
David Holland 32.05.
Martin Whittingham 32.55.
Siobhan Hagan completed her first run at this event with a time of 33.43.
