Ashford Striders

With no Ashford parkrun and the option of doing a double on New Years Day, the Striders were on the road early travelling. Becca Hurley completed Greenwich parkrun and then Catford parkrun in 28.11 and 27.26. Justin Burden completed Whitstable and Pegwell Bay in 24.08 and 24.06. Jacob Henwood completed Walmer and Deal and Folkestone in 20.05 and 19.43 (which was a PB for that course). Jason Sanders travelled to Walmer and Deal and Pegwell Bay, finishing in 24.22 and 24.00 Lee Standen was also at Walmer and Deal and Pegwell Bay, completing in 28.22 and 26.41. Those doing the single parkrun were Tamsin Richie who completed the Canterbury parkun in 29.45. In Folkestone were Rob Wood 23.59, Shane Snowwolf 23.59, Peter Broom 28.35, Justine Wearn 29.05 and Jason Wearn 29.07. Lisa Fulcher completed the Cyclopark parkrun in 32.12.

Nicki Crawley was the sole Strider who completed the Lamberhurst 10k at Bewl Water on New Years Day in 53.57.

A large turnout of 349 parkrunners took part in the first Ashford parkrun of 2020, with a good Strider turnout. Achieving personal bests at the start of the year were Anna Harvey, Peter Broom, Leigh Freeman and Jeannette French.Chris Sardo was the first Strider to finish in 21.54, followed by Rob Wood 22.41, Alice Cook 23.24, Josh Whiten 23.43, Justin Burden 24.30, Gwen Protheroe 24.40, Shane Snowwolf 24.43, Hannah Lothian 27.19, Vicky Stevenson 28.15, Peter Broom 28.26, Jason Brice 29.02, Mark Archer 29.06, Mel Cox 29.11, Brian Forrester 29.55, Rachel Forrester 30.16, Rachel Oliver 30.34, Leigh Freeman 30.51, David Holland 31.11, Kay Green 31.12, Jeannette French 31.12, Michelle Rowles 32.04, Anna Harvey 32.16, Rachel Theobald 32.12, Kevin York 32.12, Hazel Forrester 32.17, Leanne Clark 32.52, Toyah Bicker 36.53, Martin Whittingham 36.55, Danielle Moss 37.14, Maria Chapman 38.11, Shelly Blake 38.55 and Lisa Jones 39.04. Thank you to this week’s Strider volunteers Paul Dunning, Jacob Henwood Tamsin Ritchie and Lee Standen.

In a bid to retain her Most Frequent Parkrun Tourist award, Becca Hurley was again on the road with Adrian Hurley, this time to Essex taking part in the Hadleigh parkrun, completing in 31.06 and 32.45 respectively. Travelling to Pegwell Bay were Nicki Crawley 24.11, Justine Wearn 27.41 and Jason Wearn 27.42.

Greg Johnson was the first to complete the 5K in 27.45 followed by Jamie Bartlett 29.17, Kelli Sullivan 33.36, Kirsty Theobald 36.46 and Clare Maxlow and Sarahjane Knight who both completed in 42.51. Danielle Moss, Carly James and Pam Hunt all completed the 2K.

At Ashford parkrun on Saturday 145 hardy people braved the rain and despite the slippery conditions a number of Striders achieved personal bests. Celebrating were Lee Standen, Vicky Stevenson, Andy Found and Peter Broom.
Rob Wood was the first Strider to finish this week in 23.17, followed by Lee Standen 25.42, Josh Whiten 25.43, Vicky Stevenson 26.13, Andy Found 26.48, Rachel Forrester 28.37, Peter Broom 29.06, David Gadsby 30.43, Mark Archer 31.02, Michelle Rowles 32.35, Riona Sparks 33.08 and Danielle Moss 38.37.

Becca Hurley was on the road again this week, taking part in the undulating muddy Banstead Woods parkrun and completed it in 28.30. Jacob Henwood and Rachel Oliver travelled to Folkstone finishing in 20.43 and 31.29 respectively. Alice Cook completed the Rickmansworth parkrun in 23.45 and Nicki Crawley completed the Bedgebury Pinetum parkrun in 29.24.

Jamie Bartlett and Leigh Freeman completed the muddy Kings Hil 10K in 1.05 and 1.15 respectively.

Cris Francis, Alison Waters and Linda Jean Delport all completed the 7.5 mile course in Croydon.

Ashford parkrun number 315 saw a number of Striders achieving personal bests going into the festive season. Celebrating this week were Aiden Gorham, Josh Whiten, Gwen Protheroe, Alice Cook, John Mitchell, Michelle Rowles and Lisa Gribbin. Paul McDonnell was the first Strider to finish in 18.59, followed by Aiden Gorham 19.05, Cris Francis 21.40, Rob Wood 22.53, Josh Whiten 22.57, Alice Cook 23.21, Jason Sanders 24.11, Steve Rumsey 24.14, Gwen Protheroe 24.19, Alison Waters 24.30, Lee Standen 25.55, Vicky Stevenson 27.09, Mark Archer 27.57, John Mitchell 28.25, Rebecca Somerford 28.34, Peter Broom 29.45, Ian Dunning 30.38, Hazel Forrester 30.38, Brian Forrester 30.43, Michelle Rowles 31.24, Paul Dunning 31.25, Rachel Oliver 31.26, Leigh Freeman 31.51, David Holland 31.54, Lisa Gribbin 32.17, Tamsin Ritchie 34.06, Toyah Bicker 36.25 and Pam Hunt 39.59. Strider volunteers this week were Danielle Moss and Claire Maxlow.

Jacob Henwood travelled to Hamburg to complete the Alstervorland parkrun, completing in 21.20 and finishing 4th overall. Becca Hurley continued her tourism by travelling to Billericay completing in 28.59.

Shane Snowwolf took part in the Usual Suspects at Samphire Hoe on Saturday. He completed 5 laps (16.4 miles) in 3.15.19.

Lisa Gribbin completed the Santa Dash 5k in 33.17.

Andy Found took part in the Betteshanger Xmas Cracker 5 mil race and completed in 44.57.

John Mitchell was the lone Strider to take part in the Great Run local and completed the 5K in 29.30.

A good Strider turnout for the 314th Ashford parkrun saw personal bests for Josh Whiten, Martin Whittingham and John Mitchell. Well done also to David Holland who completed his 50th parkrun.The first Strider to finish and 10th overall was Paul McDonnell who completed in 18.41, followed by Aiden Gorham 19.36, Rob Wood 22.18, Jason Wearn 22.53, Josh Whiten 23.05, Ross Sadd 24.21, Justin Burden 24.38, Gwen Protheroe 24.44, Reece Corner 25.18, Mark Archer 27.00, Daniel Forbes 27.18, Shane Snowwolf 27.22, Martin Whittingham 27.54, Jason Brice 28.20, Tamsin Ritchie 29.01, Vicky Stevenson 29.03, John Mitchell 29.09, David Holland 30.40, Michelle Brice 36.13, Samantha Stretton 36.14, Toyah Bicker 36.51 and Danielle Moss 36.54. Mark Archer was a volunteer this week.

Becca Hurley travelled to Haywards Heath to take part in the 4 lap undulating Clair parkrun completing in 29.58.

Lee Standen jetted off to Lanzarote to complete the Font Vella International half marathon and finished in 2.09.07, his best half marathon time of the year.

A group of Striders travelled up the road to Maidstone to take part in the festive 6.5-mile Turkey Run. Nicki Crawley was the first Strider to finish in 1.26.21 followed closely by Justine Wearn 1.26.22, Nettie Yardley 1.31.13, Rachel Oliver 1.31.26, Hazel Forrester 1.32.04, Nathan Mansfield 1.32.05, Lisa Jones 1.38.47, Lisa Fulcher 1.42.32 and Riona Sparks 1.45.34.

Jason Sanders completed the 20 mile run in 3.20.42

Alice Cook and Martin Whittingham both took part in this 5k Santa run which was not chip timed.

John Mitchell and Becca Hurley took part in Sunday’s Great Run Local completing in 29.16 and 29.18 respectively.

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A chilly but sunny Saturday morning saw the 313th Ashford parkrun take place. Jeanette French celebrated a personal best finishing in 32.05. Paul McDonnell was the first Strider to finish in 18.33 followed by Justin Burden 24.38, Frank Remigio 24.39, Shane Snowwolf 25.20, Ross Sadd 27.13, Mark Archer 28.02, Daniel Forbes 28.12, Hannah Lothian 28.16, Lee Standen 28.36, David Gadsby 29.10, Martin Whittingham 29.21, John Mitchell 29.30, Rachel Forrester 29.32, Peter Broom 29.33, David Holland 30.08, Brian Forrester 30.09, Rachel Oliver 30.30, Rachel Theobold 30.58, Kevin York 31.07, Lisa Fulcher 33.28, Leanne Clark 34.55, Katie Constantine 34.58, Danielle Moss, 35.48, Tamsin Ritchie 35.57, Toyah Bicker 38.43 and Pam Hunt 40.28. The Strider volunteers this week were Hazel Forrester, Alison Waters and Josh Whiten.

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This week Jacob Henwood completed the Victoria Dock parkrun in 21.00 and Alice Cook was in Rickmansworth finishing in 23.21. Becca Hurley was on the other side of the world and completed the New Farm Parkrun in Australia in 29.03.

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Kath Atkinson was the 11th lady overall to complete this 9 mile trail run in a time of 1.17.18.

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Rob Wood competed in this 10 mile run organised by Thanet Roadrunners and completed the race in 1.28.58.

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Two Striders completed the Great Run Local on Sunday morning. Josh Whiten took 2nd place overall in a time of 22.59 and John Mitchell completed in 30.10.

Victoria Park Summer Series – Race 2

Jacob Henwood was victorious coming in in first place at the second of the summer series 5k events, finishing in 20:25. Linda-Jean Delport bagged 3^rd place in 21:54, with Justin Burden in 24:18, Rachel Theobald in 32:37, Kevin York in 32:38 and Willem Delport finishing in 35:52.

Ashford Parkrun

Paul McDonnell put in a superb performance to finish in 8^th place at this week’s record-breaking event in a time of 18:50. He was followed home by Duncan Forbes in 20:51, in 25^th place and Linda-Jean Delport who finished 3^rd female overall and in 21:33. Frank Remigio set another new PB in 23:01 in 60^th place. Justin Burden was next to finish in 35:35 with Josh Whiten (24:00) and Shane Snowwolf (24:11) both finishing sub-25 minutes. Reece Corner (25:28), Kevin York (26:05), Stephen Rumsey (26:13), Tamsin Ritchie (28:11), Rebecca Hurley (28:16), Andy Found (28:23), Nigel Hills (29:20 – new PB), Rachel Oliver (29:38), Brian Forrester (29:38 – new PB) and Martin Whittingham (29:57) all came in under the 30 minute mark.

Sara Dewar was next to cross the line in 30:17, followed by Hazel Forrester (30:40), Vicky Stevenson (31:50), Lisa Gribbin (33:01 – new PB), Mark Archer (33:29), Toyah Bicker (35:43), Allison Button (36:28) and Emily Moors (38:53)

Parkrun Tourism

Jacob Henwood took 11^th place overall at Canterbury parkrun, in an excellent 21:52. He also finished 1^st in his age category. Nicola Crawley and Justine Wearn travelled to Whitstable where they finished in 27:28 and 27:51 respectively. Dave and Pam Hunt were further afield in Riddlesdown, with Dave finishing in 28:01 and Pam in 39:58 – both setting new personal best times.

Cris Francis and Alison Waters ran at Malling parkrun, with Cris setting a time of 22:01 in 24^th position and Alison finishing in 24:51 – a new personal best.

Race To The Stones Double Marathon

Rachel Misson took on the Ultra challenge, taking on 100 kilometres of the British countryside from Oxfordshire to Avebury. She completed the event in a time across the two days of 19 hours 9 minutes 27 seconds.

Sevenoaks 7

Justine Wearn and Nicola Crawley ran together at the Sevenoaks 7 mile event, through the scenic Knole Park, with a mixture of undulating tracks and grassy paths. 

Wearn came across the line in 1:09:46 with Crawley just 2 seconds behind in 1:09:46

Mid Kent 5 Miler

Rebecca Hurley was the solo Strider at the 12^th annual mid Kent 5 mile race, which she finished in a time of 45:59.

Shoreditch 10k

Jacob Henwood ran another superb race at the London event, where he set a new 10k personal best time of 42:44.

Rye 10k

It was a successful night for a small group from the club who took part in the Rye 10k on Friday evening, around the Rye Harbour and nature reserve. Justin Burden posted only his 3^rd sub-50 minute finish, in 49:59 while Sarahjane Knight completed her first ever 10k race in 1:10:45 alongside Clare Maxlow in 1:10:53, who set a new personal best. Danielle Moss also set a new PB finishing the race in 1:15:11.

Ashford Parkrun 

Ashford Striders were out in force on Saturday morning at Victoria Park, with the club taking over and hosting the event to co-incide with the end of their latest Couch to 5k group, providing all volunteer roles around the course and several pacemakers.

Duncan Forbes was first to finish for the club, in 21:30 placing him 24^th overall. Frank Remigio was next for the club, setting a new PB of 23:38 in placing him 58^th. Justin Burden was just behind in 62^nd in 23:44. Alison Waters, pacing was next to finish, in 25:51 with Shane Snowwolf, also pacing, in 26:44, Kevin York in 26:49 and Rebecca Hurley in 29:17. First time parkrunners Nigel Hills (30:45), Beth Freeman (30:49) and mum Nettie Freeman (30:53) were next to finish, followed by Vicky Stevenson (31:29) and Tyree Spicer (33:57) who were both providing paced times. C25K graduate Lisa Gribbin (34:42), Anna Smith (34:54) and Jacqueline Quain (35:56) were next to cross the line, who were all running their first parkruns. C25K run leader Toyah Bicker, pacing, was next home in 35:56 with first time parkrunner Charisse Whitbourn (36:39) and Lisa Chapman (37:33). Willem Delport finished in 39:26 with C25K run leader Pam Hunt just behind (39:42). Clare Maxlow was this week’s tail walker.

Herne Bay 10k

Jason Sanders and Lee Standen represented the club at this year’s coastal event, with Sanders finishing in 51:09 and Standen in 57:17.

Bewl 15 mile

Jacob Henwood took part in the challenging run around the reservoir at Bewl, setting a time of 2:09:51 for the tough course.

Great Run Local

Nicola Crawley took part in this week’s Great Run Local at Kingsnorth, finishing in a time of 26:47.

North Downs Way Marathon

Dave Hunt continued his monthly marathon quest, taking part in the North Downs Way Marathon across some hilly and challenging terrain. He finished the scenic trail course in 6:18:41.

Ashford GoTri

Linda-Jean Delport and Alison Waters took part in the first of Ashford’s Go Tri series organised by TriSpirit Events, aimed at those new to the sport. Delport completed the 160m pool swim, 6km bike and 2km run in 30:52 with Waters finishing in 31:28.

Ashford Parkrun

Paul McDonnell came home in 9^th place overall at this week’s Victoria Park 5k. Despite the early morning heat, he clocked up an impressive time of 19:54. Duncan Forbes was the second to finish for the club in 45^th place overall, in a time of 23:57. Alison Waters finished third for Striders and 7^th female finisher in 24:46. Frank Remigio was just a few seconds behind in 24:50 with Josh Whiten not far behind in25:08. Justine Wearn also secured a ladies’ top 20 place with a time of 28;13 alongside husband Jason who finished in 28:15.

Stephen Rumsey (30:11) and Rebecca Hurley (30:13) were next to finish, with Vicky Stevenson (31:21) and Rachel Oliver (31:58) just behind. Brian Forrester finished in 33:52, just ahead of wife Hazel (33:58). Toyah Bicker was next home in 35:58, followed by Danielle Moss in 41:29, Tamsin Ritchie in 41:45 and Martin Whittingham in 57:25. 

Volunteer support was provided at this week’s event by club members Justin Burden, Cris Francis, Jacob Henwood, Simon Jackson and Alison Waters.

Parkrun Tourism

Rachel Theobald and Kevin York travelled to Felixstowe Parkrun where they both completed the 5k course in 30:22.

Lee Valley Velopark 10k

Lee Standen and Clare Maxlow represented Ashford Striders at the Lee Valley 10k run, completing just over 6 x 1 mile loops of the course. Despite the searing heat and absence of any shade, they finished the race in 1:18:24 and 1:18:25 respectively.

The Family Marathon

Striders’ Dave and Pam Hunt took part in the family marathon event, based on a 1 mile lap course of London’s Victoria Park. 

Dave completed a half marathon distance of 13 laps in 2:29:49, with Pam completing 3 laps alongside 7 year old son Dylan in 43:44, and 5 year old Ethan completing 1 full lap of the course.

Port Lympne Challenge

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A small group of Striders took part in the Port Lympne challenge, taking in the scenery and wildlife of the zoo. Danielle Moss completed the 5k route option in 51:42 with Allison Button just behind in 54:26.

Jacob Henwood finished in an excellent 3^rd place overall on the challenging and hilly 10k route, in a time of 51:13. Martin Whittingham completed the distance in 1:17:26 with Gemma Wicks finishing in 1:32:34.

Great Run Local

Brian Marsh took part in Kingsnorth’s Great Run local on Sunday where he finished in 23:18.

Humber Bridge Half Marathon

Helen Weeden travelled further afield to compete in the Humber Bridge half marathon, which she completed in 2:27:38.