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Ashford Parkrun

Duncan Forbes was again on form as he was first to finish for the Club, in 14th place overall out of the 301 runners who took part in this week’s Ashford Parkrun. Greg Johnson was next to finish in 24:09, 64th overall, with Justin Burden next in 24:48, 73rd overall. Alison Waters was just behind in a new personal best time of 24:52, 76th overall and 12th female finisher. Reece Corner finished next in 26:35, followed by Rachel Forrester in 27:38. Amelia Letteboer finished the run in 29:38 with Mel Cox just behind in 29:53. Rachel Oliver was next in 30:16, closely followed by Rachel Brisley (30:28), Kevin York (30:29) and Mark Archer (30:38). Brian Forrester set a new personal best finishing in 31:05 with wife Hazel Forrester close behind in 31:12. Toyah Bicker also set a new personal best with a time of 32:27, and Danielle Moss finished in 45:39.

Parkrun Tourism

Nicola Crawley travelled to Cambridge to take part in the Cambridge Parkrun finishing in a time of 28:29. Brian Marsh was further afield in Weymouth, where he completed the 5k distance in 23:27.

Eastbourne Half Marathon

Danielle MacKenzie was the lone Strider as she battled the elements at Eastbourne in the half marathon, finishing the race in 2 hours 46 minutes and 26 seconds.

Cambridge Half Marathon

Nicola Crawley made it a double run weekend, as the sole participant from the Club taking part in the Cambridge Half Marathon. She finished the race in an excellent time of 1:59:44

SVN Marathon Day Marathon & Bedgebury 10 Mile

Double Congratulations also go to Dave Hunt who this week completed 2 races. He ran the Saxons, Vikings & Normans Marathon Day Marathon in Walmer on Tuesday 26th February in beautiful sunny conditions, completing the race in a time of 4 hours 26 minutes and 49 seconds. He then took part in the rescheduled Bedgebury Forest 10 mile race on Sunday 3rd March in less favourable weather conditions, which he finished in a time of 1:37:20.

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Ashford Parkrun

29 members of Ashford Striders represented the club as runners and volunteers at a sunny 5k at Victoria Park on Saturday morning, with several members setting new personal best times.

Duncan Forbes led the way home for Striders, finishing in 19:59 and 8th position overall. Linda-Jean Delport was 3rd female finisher and 24th overall, setting a new personal best time of 22:05 in the process.

Jason Wearn and Greg Johnson battled to a sprint finish, with Wearn taking 41st place and Johnson 42nd, both posting times of 23:09. James Miller set a new PB finishing strongly in 50th place and 23:38, closely followed by Jason Sanders (23:51, 54th place) and Daniel Forbes (24:02, 59th place).

Reece Corner was next to finish in 25:14, followed by Simon Jackson in 26:27 and Stephen Rumsey in 26:29. Rachel Forrester finished as 30th placed lady in 27:33, followed by Rachel Brisley (27:51), Tyree Spicer (27:56 – new personal best time), Kevin York (27:56), and Tamsin Ritchie (28:06).

Rachel Oliver was another Strider who achieved a new personal best in a sub-30 minute 29:46.

Mel Cox was next past the finish in 29:58, with Mark Archer (31:09), Martin Whittingham (31:17) and Brian Forrester (31:22). Libby Matthews (32:01) was next to finish and Toyah Bicker (32:47) also set a new personal best. She was followed by Hazel Forrester (33:30), Kirsty Theobald (37:17) and Allison Button (37:24).

Alison Waters, Cris Francis, Ian Dunning, Lee Standen and Simon Jackson all provided volunteer support.

Phoenix Jaw Dropper Marathon

Ruth Goddard took part in the event on an out and back course along the river Thames, setting a time of 7 hours 3 minutes and 47 seconds for the marathon distance.

SVN Moonlight Ultra Marathon

Helen Weeden took part in the evening event at Reculver. She completed 31.25 miles in a time of 7 hours, 5 minutes and 12 seconds.

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Ashford Parkrun

Jason Wearn was the leading Strider at this week’s Ashford Parkrun finishing in 19th position overall in an impressive time of 22:25, earning him a new Personal Best. He was followed closely by Linda-Jean Delport whose second place in 22:33 for the ladies also earned her a top 20 overall finish. Ross Sadd was 21st overall just one second behind in 22:34.

Greg Johnson finished in 30th position overall in a time of 23:30. Daniel Forbes finished in 42nd place in 24:33 and Jason Sanders in 24:51 and 45th position. Alison Waters secured a top 10 ladies place in 9th position in 25:53 with Cris Francis just behind in 25:55.

Josh Whiten came in 92nd place with a time of 27:46. He was followed by Simon Jackson in 28:07, Mel Cox in 28:42, David Gadsby in 29:18 and Rachel Oliver in 30:43. Tamsin Ritchie (31:22), Rachel Brisley (31:26) and Willem Delport (31:56) were next to finish, with Louise McDonnell (36:45), Katie Iggulden Exon (36:46) and Tyree Spicer (36:47) all running together and Danielle Moss who finished in 40:31.

Ashford & District 10k

Many of the Club turned out to support fellow runners Ashford & District RRC’s 10k race around the lanes of Westwell in their 30th annual event. This year’s slightly modified course, coupled with the weather and several puddles brought some challenges, but also some strong finishes and good times for Striders’ runners.

Ross Sadd led the way for Striders with an excellent time of 42:42 in 28th place overall. Jason Sanders finished in 50:29 and 139th overall. Daniel Forbes was close behind in 50:50 in 144th position. Alison Waters was next to finish in 52:03, placed as 28th female overall. Josh Whiten was next to complete the run in 53:26. Oli Mason and Tom Bullen both recorded times of 54:56, just ahead of Jason Wearn (56:08) and Justine Wearn (56:09), 53rd female overall. Rebecca Hurley recorded a time of 56:54 and Vicky Stevenson who was close behind in 56:57. Tyree Spicer achieved a time of 58:28. Rachel Forrester, running her very first 10k race, came in under the hour mark with a time of 59:19. Gemma Wicks was next to finish in 1:00:41, followed by Willem Delport in 1:01:27. Hazel Forrester, also running her first ever 10k race, finished in 1:08:24, Carly James (1:12:52), Allison Button (1:15:05), Kirsty Theobold (1:15:21 – PB), Pam Hunt (1:18:28) and Danielle Moss (1:31:46) completed the Striders team

Olympic Park Half Marathon

Three Ashford Striders travelled to London to take part in the event. Linda-Jean Delport ran an impressive 1:40:29 for the 13.1 mile distance, which placed her in 6th position for her category. Scott Williams ran in a time of 2:24:11 followed by Rachel Misson who netted a time of 2:25:32

Eastbourne 5 Mile

Danielle Mackenzie travelled to the South coast and was the lone Strider running at the 5 mile event in Eastbourne, which she completed in a time of 57:12.

Ashford Striders is an all ability club, meeting on Mondays and Thursdays.  We welcome new members, please check our Facebook page or website for more information.  This is a recent testimonial from one of our members:

Following a 5 weeks to 5k course, I was introduced to Ashford Striders in April 2018. I’d only moved to Ashford a few months before… but life wasn’t great and I struggled. However going along to Striders meant I started to make friends who both supported and pushed me. Since joining Striders I have taken part in 5k and 10k races and enjoyed Parkrun on a weekly basis. Not every run has been enjoyable but there is always a sea of red at the end to cheer me and get me to the finish. Running has helped my head immensely during this time and although I will never be the fastest, no one ever gets left behind and the support is absolutely amazing

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Ashford Parkrun

This week’s Ashford Parkrun saw 14 Ashford Striders take part in the 5k run at Victoria Park. Linda-Jean Delport’s time of 22:26 put her in 2nd ladies position and 29th finisher overall. Justin Burden ran a time of 25:36 putting him in 66th position overall. Rebecca Hurley (27:19) and Rachel Forrester (27:22) both secured ladies top 20 positions, with Rachel knocking over a minute off her previous parkrun personal best. Stephen Rumsey ran a time of 28:18 and Mark Archer was close behind in 28:37. Rachel Brisley (29:07) and Mel Cox (29:58) achieved sub-30 minute times. Rachel Oliver was next to finish in 30:25 with David Gadsby in 30:28, Hazel Forrester (31:04), Danielle Moss (41:23) and Tamsin Ritchie (43:33).

London Winter 10k

Reece Corner joined the crowds to run in the London Winter 10k race where he achieved an excellent chip time of 57:57.

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Ashford Parkrun

An excellent run by Paul McDonnell secured him a top 3 finish at this week’s run, in a time of 19:09.  Duncan Forbes also made the top 10 with 6th place in 20:07.  Justin Burden was the 3rd Strider in 54th position and in a time of 24:10.  He was closely followed by Linda-Jean Delport, in 24:28 – 9th female overall.  Greg Johnson finished in 24:34 and Jason Sanders in 24:35, with Daniel Forbes in 25:01.  Emma Jeffery and Josh Whiten both posted times of 26:04, with Emma securing a top 20 ladies position (17th).  Rebecca Hurley (27:02), and Mark Archer (27:55) were next to finish, followed by Rachel Forrester who ran a new personal best time of 28:29.  Vicky Stevenson (28:31) and Mel Cox (28:47) both completed the 5k run in under 30 minutes.

Stephen Rumsey ran a time of 30:01 and Tyree Spicer was next to finish in 30:09.  They were followed by Rachel Oliver (30:22) and Hazel Forrester (30:55). Toyah Bicker was this week’s volunteer tail walker.

Dark Star River Marathon

Dave Hunt took part in the challenging and muddy Dark Star River trail marathon in Sussex.  Conditions were tough but Dave finished the race in a very credible time of 6:09:39.

Canterbury 10 Mile

A team of 9 Striders took part in the Invicta East Kent Athletics club Canterbury 10 mile race on Sunday.  The hilly course was made all the more challenging with a strong cold wind.

Of the 1,411 runners taking part Jake Davison was the first home for the Club in 200th place overall in a time of 1:14:04.  Linda-Jean Delport finished in 273rd place overall in 1:17:11 and in 9th position for her age group.  Jason Wearn completed the run in 1:22:16 – 419th place overall.  Jason Sanders (1:24:25) and Greg Johnson (1:24:30) managed a friendly competitive sprint finish, in 505th and 509th positions.  The remaining runners were Alison Waters (1:35:49), Cris Francis (1:35:49), Reece Corner (1:42:50) and Tyree Spicer (1:42:44).

  • Striders team at the Canterbury 10 Mile
  • Dave Hunt at the Dark Star River Marathon
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Ashford Parkrun

A chilly winter morning did not deter a large group from Ashford Striders at this week’s Parkrun.

Paul McDonnell was the first to finish for the club in 19:19, finishing in 10th position overall. Duncan Forbes also finished in a sub-20 minute time, with 19:53 – a new PB. Linda-Jean Delport was 28th overall, but 2nd female finisher in a time of 22:39, with James Miller running his first ever parkrun at Ashford completing the race in 23:40. Justin Burden took 51st place overall in a time of 24:21 with Ross Sadd (26:58), Greg Johnson (26:59), Cris Francis (27:01) and Kath Atkinson (27:03) all finishing together.

Simon Jackson ran a time of 27:30 with Mark Archer (27:43) and Vicky Stevenson (27:49) shortly behind. Rachel Forrester continued to improve on her Parkrun time with a new PB of 28:48. Rachel Brisley finished in 29:46, Rachel Oliver in 31:31 and Hazel Forrester in 31:59. Toyah Bicker was this week’s volunteer tail walker.

Other Parkruns

Rebecca Hurley travelled to a hilly and mudy Queen Elizabeth Parkrun where she ran a time of 31:58.

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Ashford Parkrun

Ross Sadd put in a superb performance at Ashford Parkrun this week, finishing in 18th place overall in a time of 20:09.  Linda-Jean Delport was again high up the rankings, as the 2nd female finisher and 27th overall with a time of 22:43.  Greg Johnson was close behind in 43rd place, setting a personal best time of 22:59 to celebrate his birthday.

Alison Waters was 7th female finisher in 25:00, with Justin Burden, one of two Striders who was running a milestone 50th Parkrun setting a time of 25:45.  Sara Hunt (25:56) was next home, followed by Mark Archer who was next to finish in 26:18 and Stephen Rumsey (26:53), with Josh Whiten in 26:37, Emma Jeffery (17th female finisher) in 26:47 and Willem Delport in 27:52.  Rebecca Hurley (28:03), Dave Hunt (28:28) Tamsin Ritchie (28:38), Simon Jackson (28:51) Rachel Forrester (29:15), Mel Cox (29:26), Tyree Spicer (29:37 – new personal best) and Cris Francis (29:38) all completed the 5k in under 30 minutes.

Hazel Forrester finished in 31:33 and Katie Iggulden Exon, also running her milestone 50th Parkrun finished in 35:39.  Louise McDonnell (35:40), Allison Button (39:28), Toyah Bicker (39:30) and Danielle Moss (40:40) completed the team.

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park 10k

Tom Bullen was the solo Strider to take part in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park 10k on Saturday 12th January.  He finished the race in an excellent time of 54:51.

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Festive Running Round Up

Ashford Striders have had a busy festive season with several parkruns and longer challenges taking place.

Ashford Parkrun

There have been 4 during the festive season:

The pre-Christmas parkrun on 22nd December saw new PB times for Greg Johnson (23:40), Tom Bullen (24:39), Willem Delport (27:10), Rachel Oliver (30:10) and Toyah Bicker (32:54).  Other times – Nicola Crawley (26:08), Daniel Forbes (26:34), Sara Hunt (27:09), Mark Archer (27:17), David Gadsby (28:19), Stephen Rumsey (26:38), Tamsin Ritchie (28:53), Rebecca Hurley (28:58), Rachel Forrester (29:55), Alison Waters (30:02), Emma Jeffery (30:11), Katie Iggulden Exon (30:49), Josh Whiten (32:55), Danielle Moss (38:09), Linda-Jean Delport (38:10), Rachel Brisley (41:35)

There was a good turn out at the ever popular Christmas day run where Daniel Forbes was first home for Striders in 23:27.  Jason Sanders was close behind in 23:38. Other times – Mark Archer (25:09), Justin Burden (25:53), Nicola Crawley (27:45), Justine Wearn (28:17), Jason Wearn (28:19), Lee Standen (28:24), Rachel Brisley (28:42), Rebecca Hurley (28:52), Simon Jackson (30:01), David Gadsby (30:08), Katie Iggulden Exon (30:55), Mel Cox (32:14), Rachel Forrester (32:55), Hazel Forrester (32:57), Tamsin Ritchie (36:42), Clare Maxlow (38:55), Clare Dunn (45:35)

At the post-Christmas parkrun on the 29th December, Jake Davison set an impressive time of 20:25 with Josh Whiten next in 24:39.  Emma Jeffery (24:54), Alison Waters (24:58) and Greg Johnson (24:58) all completed sub-25 minute runs.  Danielle Moss set a new PB of 37:56. Other times – Justin Burden (25:35), Sara Hunt (25:50), Willem Delport (28 :23), Linda-Jean Delport (28:24), Maria Chapman (28:51), Rachel Forrester (29 :43), Rachel Oliver (30 :21), Jason Sanders (30:21), Reece Corner (31 :27), Mel Cox (31 :31), Hazel Forrester (31:38), Clare Maxlow (33:45), Lee Standen (33:46), Katie Iggulden Exon (35:23), Toyah Bicker (37:31), Allison Button (37:55), Tyree Spicer (37:58),  Pam Hunt (38 :06) and Rebecca Hurley (59 :36) volunteering.

The first parkrun of 2019 saw Stephen Rumsey (25:38), Rachel Oliver (30:00) and Kirsty Thoebald (36:01) all start the year with a PB.  First home for Striders was head coach Ross Sadd (20:42) in 5th place overall.  Linda-Jean Delport was 2nd placed female in 22:22.  Daniel Forbes completed the 5k in 23:54.  Other times – Justin Burden (24:56), Cris Francis (25:03), Kath Atkinson (25:14), Josh Whiten (25:19), Nicola Crawley (25:48), Rebecca Hurley (28:06), Maria Chapman (28:18), Mark Archer (28:26), Emma Jeffery (28:40), Rachel Brisley (28:45), Rachel Forrester (29:37), Simon Jackson (30:30), Mel Cox (31:13), Hazel Forrester (31:55), Toyah Bicker (36:02), Pam Hunt (36:23) and Willem Delport (36:24)

Other Parkruns

Ashford Striders members took part in a number of other parkruns during the season as follows:

Kath Atkinson ran at Hilton – South Africa in 28:43.  Lee Standen and Tyree Spicer ran at Walmer & Deal Parkrun completing the course in times of 32:20 and 32:26 respectively.  Simon Jackson ran at Lancing Beach Green in 29:09.

On New Year’s Day Cris Francis (28:26 and 30:24) Lee Standen (29:15 and 28:52) Simon Jackson (30:13 and 30:33), Ian Dunning (28:27 and 30:23) and Tyree Spicer (31:51 and 34:35) completed the Maidstone and Shorne Woods “Double”.  

Rebecca Hurley travelled further afield for an epic new year’s day double challenge, running the Amager Faelled parkrun in Demark in 27:47 before travelling to another country entirely, across the water to Malmo in Sweden to run their parkrun which she completed in a time of 29:42

Saxon Shore Marathon

5 Striders members took on the latest challenge with Peter Lane and Cris Francis completing the marathon distance of 5 laps in 5:11:43 and 5:11:49 respectively.  Ian Dunning completed 3 laps (15:75 miles) in 2:57:04. Lee Standen achieved 2 laps (10.5 miles) in 2:02:52 and Tyree Spicer achieved 1 lap (5.25 miles) in 1:12:59.

Saltwood Boxing Day 3 Mile

Jason Wearn, Justine Wearn and Nicola Crawley ran the challenging festive season run together in a time of 43:08

Staplehurt 10 Mile

Linda-Jean Delport was the lone Strider at the Staplehurst run to end the year, where she achieved an excellent PB time of 1:16:20.

Lamberhurst 5k & 10k

Jason Sanders had an excellent run in the challenging 10k, with a time of 50:49.  Sara Hunt was a finisher in 1:00:01 and Willem Delport was close behind in 1:02:21.  Toyah Bicker ran 1:12:52 and Danielle Mackenzie in 1:12:56.

In the undulating 5k race, Justin Burden completed the route in 30:54 with Kirsty Theobald and Allison Button finishing in 44:17.  Danielle Moss finished in 47:52.

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Ashford Parkrun

Ashford Striders men led the way at this week’s Parkrun, with Daniel Forbes in 34th place in a time of 23:26, followed by Josh Whiten in 36th who set a new PB in a time of 23:31, and Cris Francis close behind in 39th place and a with a time of 23:40.

Justin Burden was next to finish in 25:06, with Jason Sanders (27:06) and Stephen Rumsey (27:07), Mark Archer (28:18) and David Gadsby (29:50) all completing the run in under 30 minutes. Rachel Oliver set a new personal best time of 30:15, with Rachel Brisley (30:20) and Kevin York (30:21) just behind. Katie Iggulden Exon (30:54), Simon Jackson (31:17) and Hazel Forrester (32:06) completed the Striders times.

Parkrun Tourism

Striders Kath Atkinson travelled to her homeland of South Africa and ran in the Piggly Wiggly parkrun, finishing in 12th position overall and 2nd place for the ladies in a time of 24:16, setting a new PB for the course.

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Xmas 10k

Several Striders took part in the Christmas run in London with several new personal best 10k times being set on the course.

Linda-Jean Delport continued her excellent run of form setting a new 10k PB of 44:10, and was also 1st in her age category and 11th female finisher overall. Lee Standen also improved on his previous 10k PB in a time of 53:20. Willem Delport came in at 57:03, with Justine Wearn finishing under the hour mark in 59:47 and Libby Matthews finishing in 1:05:15. Danielle Moss also finished the year with a PB of 1:19:58.

SVN Samphire Hoe Challenge

Ruth Goddard completed her 44th Marathon run at the Samphire Hoe Festive Frolic Challenge on Sunday 16th December, in a time of 6:33:13. Nicola Barton and Rebecca Hurley completed a half marathon distance in 2:25:35 and 2:33:51 respectively and James Batcheller ran 9.85 miles of the course in 1:51:30.

Great Run Local

Nicola Crawley took part in Ashford’s Great Run Local 5k at Kingsnorth on Sunday morning, finishing in a time of 26:25

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Ashford Parkrun

Ashford Striders’ ladies achieved a Parkrun first and second at this week’s Victoria Park 5k. Kath Atkinson took the ladies’ crown and finished in 14th place overall in a new personal best time of 21:06. Linda-Jean Delport was the second female to finish and 28th overall in a time of 22:14. Club Chairman Cris Francis also achieved a new Parkrun PB finishing in 19th place overall in a timeof 21:26.

Mark Archer finished in 71st place overall in 26:24 with Steve Rumsey shortly after in 26:32. Tamsin Ritchie set a time of 29:47 with Tyree Spicer finishing in a new PB time of 30:19 and Jamie Bartlett one second behind in 30:20.  Rachel Oliver completed the course in 31:09.

East Grinstead Parkrun

Rebecca Hurley and Simon Jackson enjoyed some Parkrun tourism with a visit to East Grinstead. The hilly and muddy conditions did not deter them, with Rebecca, who was the 5th female finisher overall, completing the route in 33:38 and Simon in 33:39.