Remember, remember, the 5th of November it’s bonfire weekend and wow did some striders put on some sparkler-ing displays of dedication this weekend. The weather was a game of two halves with the rain deciding to come down on Saturday with more force than the fountains and rockets being used to light up the sky that night.
Ashford parkrun
We had a handful of striders turning up to Victoria Park to run (or swim as the weather was more appropriate for) the 5k round the park.
Keith Haynes was our 1st strider lighting up the finish line in a time of 20.22. Jack Farrant followed in a time of 22.25 with Terry Sellen finishing the course in 24.49. Daniel Schwartz ran through the finishers tunnel in 25.43 with Christopher Wicks hot on his heels finishing in 25.56. Jason Brice got a time of 27.04, David Helme finished in 28.26 and Don Dewer ended the 5k route bang on 29.00. Amanda James was our 1st female of the morning, achieving a time of 30.06 followed by the girls, Rebecca James (32.33), Rachel Oliver (34.22) and Danielle Moss (48.21). I hope you all managed to dry off in a reasonable time after being out in those torrential downpours.
A big thanks to this weeks bright stars, Jason Caldwell, Lisa Fulcher, Nadine Golding, Sharon Gardener, Peter Heckel and Kevan Strand. I am not sure whether you are more crazy than the runners standing out in that, but huge appreciation goes for your time and support.
parkrun Tourism
If staying local to run in a Storm wasn’t mad enough, we had Strider representation at six other parklakes (I mean parkruns).
I’m not a 100% sure a coastal parkrun would have been the 1st choice for many but this bunch decided to give it a shot and tackle Dover parkrun. Dermott Carr crossed the line 1st in 26.33, Siobhan Hagan finished in 31.38, Lisa Gribbin was close behind in 31.51 with Rachel Misson finishing only 3 seconds later in 31.55. Rachel Thomsett (32.29), Richard Randle (35.51) and Dee Millen (35.32) also fought against the 40mph winds to finish.
Nicola Crawley and Justine Wearn were just as brave venturing to East Brighton parkrun, finishing the course in 30.05 and 33.02 respectively.
Elsewhere Adam Booth completed Milton parkrun in 21.00, Peter Lane finished West Park in 28.09 and Justin Burden went over to Charlton parkrun finishing the 5k in 24.07.
Well done each and everyone of you! You all definitely showed a lot of flare.
Movember
November brings Movember with many races and events taking place throughout the month to raise funds and awareness of men’s health including prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention. If you want to support or know more please visit:- https://uk.movember.com/about/foundation
Two striders travelled to Herne Bay on Saturday to complete in events being held by Mo-running.
Simon Pharoh took on the 10k option completing the race in a brilliant 48.46. Whilst Tara Louise completed the half marathon distance in an amazing PB sub 2hrs time of 1hr 56.53. Spectacular performances by both. Well done.
Races
Sunday is the normal race day this Sunday was a little quieter than the previous weeks for races however we did have one strider gaining a medal.
Pauline Tallett took part in the Bideford 10mile race completing the tough event in 1hr 42.08. Well done Pauline. Great run.
Report by Kirsty Theobald.
