Ashford Parkrun this week was an A&D takeover week, and I am reliably informed that the cakes were as amazing as the participant turnout! 282 Runners, Joggers and Walkers took part this week, 39 of whom were representing Ashford Striders. Justin Burden was first through the funnel in 22:16, with Andrew Maund hot on his heels at 22:29. Continuing his impressive form with another PB was Dermot Carr coming in at 24:09. Terry Sellen was next through in 24:18, followed by Dan Green in 24:45. This was Dan’s 250th Parkrun which in itself is monumental but Dan was also at the first Ashford Parkrun! Congratulations Dan! Graham Troman was next, earning himself a PB with 24:54. First lady Strider through was Claire Green who sailed through in 25:12! Andy Found was next in; 25:41, Stephen Cleaver; 25:46, Darren Laker; 26:19, Jo Mason finished in a lovely and neat 28 minutes exactly! Kevin York was just behind at 28:13 and then with another PB was Katie Fox with 28:25. Dave Helme came in at 28:47, followed by Amanda Cooper; 29:54. Catherine Wall came through at 30:23, Jayne Hatton; 31:04, Lisa Fulcher; 31:21, Rita Cooke; 31:27, Jason Brice; 31.34, Siobhan Hagan; 31:40, Michelle Bryant; 32:07, Leigh Freeman; 32:09, and then Nadine Lidbury, completing her 10th parkrun in 32:22 (She was supported by Stanley, who got a PB, but not an official one because he didn’t have his Doggy-parkrun-barcode!). We look forward to celebrating Ned’s 25th in about 10 years’ time! Sharni Copham, was next and came in at 32:38. Michelle Brice finished another strong week of running and crossed the line in 32:48. Dee Millen came in at 33:16, Sally Davidson-Daniel; 33:58, Peter Broom; 34:28, Chris Kelly; 35:42, Dave Warner came in at 35:44, Jennifer Watts; 35:54, and then Sharon Meadows finished in 36:38 and earned a lovely PB in the process! Hazel Forrester crossed the line in 37:53, Julie Foster; 40:01, Kevan Strand 42:03 and finally was Mark Niles who rounded up the Strider’s contingent and finished in 48:12!
All volunteers this week were provided by A&D – thank you to all who volunteer and please do look at the upcoming schedules to see if you can help one week. (Next week is Striders takeover!)
Parkrun Tourism
Dover Waterfront Parkrun proved popular for our members this week with seven Striders visiting. Jamie Penfold was first to the funnel in 22:40, George Cromwell was next in, and with a PB, at 27:07, Justine Wearn finished in 30:44, Martin Whittingham; 31:56, Vicky and Lucie Shrubsole came in together at 32:04 and then Nicola Crawley (Tailwalker!) finished in 52:38.
Lydia Huntley took part in the University Parks Parkrun completing the 5k in 26:56.
Daniel and Sonette Shwartz were in Oxford and completed the Parkrun there in 27:06 and 29:54 respectively.
Aimee Donohue completed the Kingston Parkrun and finished in 31:42.
Lee Standen was in Southampton and did their parkrun, completing in a time of 32:17!
Well done to all Parkrunners!
Of the official races this weekend, both the Larkfield 10k and the Faversham 10k saw a Striders representation.
Justin Burden and Jenny Watts went to Faversham to complete the 10k. Justin finished in 48:33 and Jenny finished in 1:11:08.
Larkfield, I hear was lovely, with comments circulating about how enjoyable the run was! First to finish the Larkfield 10k was Keith Haynes who finished in 40:51, then Claire Green with 53:16. Andy Found was just behind with 55:54; Amanda James came in at 1:01:53, Vicky Stevenson was next with 1:02:21. Sara Dewar completed her run in 1:10:24 and then Kirsty Theobald finished in 1:21:14
Last but not least, yesterday saw the Maverick Adidas Terrex Race. This is a selection of trail races all over the country and varying distances. Yesterday, Josh Stephen took part in the 23km version in Kent and completed in a very respectable time of 3:21:40.
Well done to all racers and runners this week – smashed it!
Well I’m afraid that brings this week’s report, and my waffle, to a close! I hope you all have a fantastic week and if you do need a bit more waffle, I’ll see you at club!
Report by Sharon Gardner.
