Ashford Striders Takeover Parkrun
A large group of Ashford Striders members took on all volunteer roles at this week’s Victoria Park 5k, providing marshals and pacers for the event. Peter Lane was first Strider to finish, pacing a time of 26 minutes. First lady Strider home and 24th female overall was Rebecca Hurley in a time of 27:23, followed by Stephen Rumsey in 28:21. Josh Whiten who was pacemaking finished in 28:47 with Clare Dunn in 29:05. Alison Waters, Dave Hunt and Tyree Spicer were also providing pace times at 30:11, 32:05 and 33:39 respectively. Katie Iggulden Exon completed the course as this week’s Tail Walker.
Faversham 10k
A group from Ashford Striders ran at the Faversham 10k on Sunday 16th September. Corrie Shackle was first Strider to finish in an excellent time of 54:15. Katie Iggulden Exon completed the run in 1:09:58 with Jason Sanders and Allison Button joint in 1:12:10. This was Button’s first ever competitive 10k race, which is run by the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. As well as her running achievement, Button raised over £600 for the charity.
Larkfield 10k
Alison Waters, Kirsty Theobald and Pam Hunt took on the Larkfield 10k, covering the 2 lap course from East Malling Research Centre. Waters completed the route in a time of 53:12, with Theobald running her first ever competitive 10k race finishing in 1:22:37 and Hunt coming in alongside in a time of 1:22:39.
Kirsty Theobald, Pam Hunt and Alison Waters at Larkfield 10k 
Jason Sanders and Allison Button with their medals from Faversham 10k