Another great week of Strider running with parkrun’s, marathon and half marathon training runs and a few races. A reminder that Ashford parkrun is not taking place next week (Sat 11th March) so start deciding now on an alternative. Also, another cancellation for your diary will be due to the King’s Coronation, so there will be no parkrun on 6th May.
If you are free on the 16th April, we are on the lookout for marshals for the Kent Spring Marathon, so please get in touch if you would like to be involved.
Ashford parkrun
As usual a great strider parkrun turnout this week and first back on home soil was Keith Haynes who sped round in 20.05, closely followed by Andrew Maund who clocked up a PB in 20.12. Adam Booth was next through in 21 minutes dead, followed by Terry Sellen, Mark Niles and Jason Kennedy in 23.41, 23.44 and 25.37 respectively. Tamsin Ritchie who was hosting the Bacon Butty Brigade’s away day was first Strider lady back in 26.08. Richard Randle and Dave Winchester finished neck and neck in 26.13. Hot on each other’s heals was Jason Sanders and Dermot Carr in 27.02 and 27.06 respectively. Paul ‘Bacon’ Baker celebrated with a new PB coming through in 27.38. David Gadsby and Kevan Strand followed in 28.15 and 28.35. Gayle Bailey and Amanda James were next over the line in 28.44 and 28.53. Celebrations for Sally Davidson-Daniel with a new PB and sub 30 in 29.26 with Jason Brice following in 30.09. Chairman Andy followed of which was the end of a 17 mile training run that had started at daybreak in 31.01. Catherine Wall, Amanda Cooper, Justine Wearn and Darren Laker were the next red shirts through in 31.40, 32.04, 32.18 and 32.24. Continuing with her PB success, Dee Millen was next through in 32.39, closely followed by Jayne Hatton and Sharon Gardner in 32.44 and 32.52. Clare Maxlow and Brian Forrester with strong finishes in 33.02 and 33.33. Another fantastic PB from Michelle Brice who finished in 33.37. Don Dewar, Leigh Freeman, Vicky Shrubsole and Lucie Shrubsole were next through in 34.23, 34.32, 34.44 and 34.44 respectively. Finally, a huge congratulations to Rachel Tomsett with a fantastic achievement of 250 parkruns and 250 volunteer credits who completed the Strider turnout in 38.48.
Thank you to the Strider volunteers this week, Rita Cooke, Sharni Copham, Sonette Schwartz, Lee Standen, Dave Warner and Jennifer Watts.
Parkrun Tourism
Maidstone parkrun
Making the relatively short journey and going in the opposite direction to the Bacon Butty Brigade, Peter Broom and Danielle Moss travelled to the riverside route of Maidstone parkrun. Peter completed the course in 31.05 which Danielle finishing in 41.04.
Canterbury parkrun
Nicki Crawley was on the road with Ashford Tri Club and she completed Canterbury parkrun in 27.44.
Swanley parkrun
After this trip to Swanley parkrun, Lisa Fulcher just has one more Kent parkrun to complete. She completed Saturday morning in 35.24
Jersey Farm parkrun
On their hunt for a J for their alphabet, Justin Burden, Siobhan Hagan, Lisa Gribbin and Martin Whittingham travelled by train and bus to St Albans in Hertfordshire with cheer squad Lynette Whittingham. Justin completed in 26.15 with Siobhan, Lisa and Martin finishing in 30.12, 30.53 and 31.14 respectively.
Dartford Half Marathon
Paul Dunning was the solo Strider at the Dartford half and completed the 13.2 miles in 1 hour 47.39
Maidstone 10k
Julie Foster was another sole Strider at the Maidstone 10K
Eastbourne Half Marathon
Martin Whittingham was the 3rd lone Strider at a different race on Sunday. Martin travelled along the coast to take on the Eastbourne half marathon in 2.23.21.
Away from running Striders enjoyed a night out on Saturday night thanks to Andy and Jason Wearn who are marathon fund raising and raised £2,000. Well done everyone, I’m sure the sore heads were worth a great night. Doesn’t everyone scrub up well!
Report by Danielle Moss
