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Brighton Marathon

  • Gemma Wicks at Brighton Marathon
  • Cris Francis at Brighton Marathon

A fantastic performance by Cris Francis set the pace for Ashford Striders at this year’s Brighton Marathon, where he set a new personal best time for the distance of 4:03:50. For the ladies, Kyleigh Austen also beat her marathon personal best coming home just behind in 4:07:46. Greg Johnson was the next to finish in a time of 4:26:00, with Vicky Stevenson in 4:29:28. Justin Burden was next in 4:44:39 with Amelia Letteboer next in 4:51:45. Corrie Shackle completed the course in 4:57:12. Maria Chapman (5:04:23) and Reece Corner (5:04:42) came in close together with Gemma Wicks next in 5:18:40 and Carly James in 5:44:44.

Brighton 10K

Kath Atkinson impressed in the 10k event at the Brighton weekend, finishing 3rd in the V40 ladies category in a time of 44:10. Nicola Barton was next for the club in 53:55 and James Batcheller in 56:29. Allison Button and Jason Sanders both finished the race in 1:13:44 with Katie Iggulden Exon completing the course in 1:16:12.

Paris Marathon

Justine and Jason Wearn at Paris marathon

Nicola Crawley was the first Strider to finish in Paris, with a great time of 4:46:22. Justine Wearn came home next in 5:03:11 with husband Jason alongside in 5:03:12. Rachel Misson was not far behind in 5:15:41 and Scott Williams in 5:31:09.

Putney Half Marathon

Tyree Spicer and Rebecca Hurley took part in the Putney Half on Sunday, running together and finishing in 2:04:26 and 2:04:35. Both ladies set new personal best times for the Half Marathon distance at the event.

Ashford Parkrun

It was a busy weekend at Ashford Parkrun with 25 runners from Ashford Striders taking to the park for the Saturday morning 5k. First home for the club in a new PB time of 19:26 and 3rd place overall was Aiden Gorham. He was closely followed in 4th place overall by Paul McDonnell in 19:54 and Duncan Forbes in 20:24, 8th place overall. Josh Whiten was next for the club in 25:03, 69th position overall. Steve Rumsey set a new personal best time in 25:35, putting him in 74th place.

Tamsin Ritchie was the first lady to finish for the club in 111th position and 17th female in a time of 27:20. Mel Cox was next to finish for Striders in 28:01 and 21st female finisher.

Rachel Theobald was next in 28:45 with Kevin York in 28:46 and Mark Archer in 29:03. Martin Whittingham set a new personal best, finishing in 29:28. Rachel Oliver (29:38), Rachel Forrester (29:43) and Hazel Forrester (29:50) all joined him under the 30 minute mark.

Brian Forrester was another club member to set a new PB with a time of 30:07, Sara Dewar was next in 31:40, followed by Toyah Bicker (33:53), Danielle Moss (35:48 – and another new PB), Shelly Blake (36:14), Kirsty Theobald (36:46), Emily Moors (37:13), Ellen Forbes (37:47), Clare Maxlow (39:14) and Pam Hunt (43:44).

Rebecca Hurley was this week’s tail walker. Cris Francis, Ian Dunning, Justin Burden, Kath Atkinson, Linda-Jean Delport also provided volunteer support at the event.

Parkrun Tourism

Nicola Crawley and Jason Wearn took part in the parkrun de Montsouris in Paris ahead of this weekend’s marathon event. They completed the run in 26:11 and 26:12 respectively.

Boston Marathon

Christopher Sardo travelled even further afield to compete in this year’s Boston Marathon. He finished the race in an impressive time of 4:24:07.

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Ashford Parkrun

Greg Johnson led the way for Ashford Striders at this week’s Parkrun coming in at a time of 23:58 and in 53rd position overall. Kevin York finished next for the club in 24:39 and 66th position.  Alison Waters was 9th lady and 75th overall in 25:04 with Cris Francis in 76th overall in 25:05. Tom Bullen was close behind in 81st in 25:26. 

Tyree Spicer set a new PB with a time of 27:37 and 26th lady overall.  Mel Cox was next to finish in 28:02 and also came in the top 30 ladies.  Rachel Oliver was next in 29:45 closely followed by Mark Archer in 29:55.  Brian Forrester finished in 30:29, Hazel Forrester in 30:52, Martin Whittingham in 33:02 and Toyah Bicker in 49:59. Cris Francis, Melanie Payne and Vicky Stevenson provided volunteer support at this week’s event.

Parkrun Tourism

Striders members took opportunities to travel to other parkruns this week. Tamsin Ritchie ran at Malling where she finished in a time of 31:53.  Justin Burden and Josh Whiten both ran at Folkestone Parkrun.  Burden, in 33rd position overall, set a time of 22:58 – a new PB for this event.  Whiten, in 55th place overall, also set a new PB for the course in 24:11.

Rebecca Hurley travelled further afield to Paris where she ran the Parkrun de Montsouris. She finished in a time of 27:07.

Kent Spring Marathon and Half

  • Jason Sanders and
    Allison Button
  • Kirsty Theobald and
    Danielle McKenzie
  • Reece Corner
    and Mel Cox

Ashford Striders provided the majority of the marshal support at the annual Kent Spring Marathon and Half Marathon event in conjunction with Nice Work, which took in the beautiful scenery around Charing, Westwell and Hothfield. This challenging course included a section of the Pilgrims Way together with some undulating sections on the local lanes. A total of 35 club members were well positioned around the course to cheer on the race entrants and to witness a new Marathon course record being set.

Striders own Pam Hunt took on the challenge of the Half Marathon event, where she set a new personal best time of 3:00:22.

Paddock Wood Half

Jon Mitchell ran at Paddock Wood where he finished in a time of 2:02:02.

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Ashford Parkrun

Ashford Striders were out in force at Victoria Park this Saturday for this week’s parkrun with some excellent times being set. Aiden Gorham was first to finish for Striders and 8th place overall in 19:38 with Paul McDonnell in 17th also setting an excellent time in 20:36. Jason Wearn set a new PB in 21:58 securing 30th position overall. Brian Marsh in 43rd place finished in 23:01 with Justin Burden shortly behind in 23:12 in 51st place. Josh Whiten was next to complete the course in 25:35. Nicola Crawley, 21st female finisher, was the first lady for the club in 26:58, followed by Justine Wearn (27:19) and Mel Cox in 27:29. Daniel and Ellen Forbes finished in 28:29 and 28:30 respectively, with Ellen’s time being a new PB. Tamsin Ritchie (29:24), Vicky Stevenson (29:37) and Mark Archer (29:48) all finished under the half hour mark. Rachel Oliver (30:11) was next past the finish line followed by Brian Forrester who set a new PB of 30:16. Lee Standen (31:20) and Martin Whittingham (31:37).

Kirsty Theobald, Carly James, Cris Francis, Greg Johnson, Ian Dunning, Jason Sanders, Linda-Jean Delport, Pam Hunt, Rachel Forrester and Simon Jackson provided volunteer support at this week’s event.

Parkrun Tourism

Gary McIntosh travelled to Greenock parkrun where he finished in 21:59 in 26th position overall.

Cranleigh 15 Mile

Kath Atkinson set the pace for Striders at the Surrey marathon warm up event, finishing the 15 mile race in 1:56:01. Nicola Crawley was next for the club in 2:23:39, and Justine Wearn was close behind in 2:28:31.

SVN Funky Pants Challenge

Jason Sanders, Charlotte Butler and Rebecca Hurley took part in their marathon warm up race at Gravesend Cyclopark in the SVN Funky Pants challenge event. They all completed 4 laps (21 miles) of the course. Sanders set a time of 3:22:44 with Hurley and Butler finishing in 3:54:12 and 3:54:19 respectively.

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Smugglers 10k

Several Striders headed to the coast this weekend for the inaugural Smugglers 10k race in the sunshine on Sunday 24th March.

Jason Sanders was first to finish for the Club in an impressive 51:42, with Simon Jackson next to finish in 53:07. Liz Gaskin-Payne was the first female finisher for the club in 54:09 with Rachel Forrester setting a new 10k personal best in 55:11. Rachel Oliver nudged in just under the hour mark in 5:58. Libby Matthews and Hazel Forrester also set new personal best times with 1:03:37 and 1:05:24 respectively. Brian Forrester completed the race in 1:09:41, with Lee Standen next to finish in 1:10:05 just ahead of Tyree Spicer (1:10:07), Katie Iggulden Exon (1:10:08) and Louise McDonnell (1:10:08). Allison Button finished in 1:17:32 alongside Kirsty Theobald in 1:17:33.

Run Whitstable 5

Further along the coast, Martin Whittingham was the lone Strider taking part in the Run Whitstable 5k on Sunday 24th March. Having already set a new personal best for 5k at Ashford Parkrun the previous day, he completed the race in another new personal best time of 28:43.

Hastings Half Marathon

Reece Corner took part in the Hastings Half Marathon on Sunday 24th March, which he finished in 2:14:02.

London Landmarks Half Marathon

It was a day for the ladies at the London Landmarks Half Marathon on Sunday, with Corrie Shackle, Maria Chapman and Danielle Moss all taking part in the race. Shackle and Chapman ran together and set the same time of 2:09:12. Danielle Moss, in her first ever half marathon race, came home in 3:10:04

Danielle Moss with her finisher medal at the London Landmarks Half Marathon.

Ashford Parkrun

Jacob Henwood and Duncan Forbes battled it out at Victoria Park on Saturday morning, with impressive performances of under 20 minutes to finish in 8th and 9th place overall, Henwood in 19:55 and Forbes in 19:58. Justin Burden finished in 37th place in 23:18, with Alison Waters 58th overall and 9th female in 24:47. Steve Rumsey was next to finish in 78th place in a time of 26:06, with Rachel Theobald securing a place in the top 20 female finishers in 26:43 and Kevin York in 26:44. Mark Archer was next in 28:16 with Reece Corner (28:44) and Mel Cox (28:52). They were followed by two members setting new Personal Best times with Rachel Oliver in 29:18 and Martin Whittingham in 29:36. Ellen Forbes came in at 29:59 with Pam Hunt in 37:11. Lee Standen was this week’s tail walker in 1:02:02. Brian Forrester, Linda-Jean Delport, Rachel Forrester, Simon Jackson, Hazel Forrester and Rebecca Hurley all provided worthy volunteer support.

Tamsin Ritchie ran at Tonbridge Parkrun this week, finishing in a time of 28:15.

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Ashford Parkrun

Aiden Gorham led the way for Ashford Striders at this week’s Ashford Tri-Club takeover at Ashford parkrun, finishing strongly in 20:09 and 12th position overall. Duncan Forbes was 22nd overall and second home for the club in a time of 21:02. He was followed by Jason Wearn who narrowly missed out on a new PB in a time of 22:26 – 42nd place overall. Greg Johnson was 53rd overall in 23:20, with Justin Burden hot on his heels in 56th place overall with a time of 23:26. Alison Waters was the first lady home for the club in 29th position and 11th female finisher setting a new PB in the process of 24:18. Cris Francis, pacing, finished in 26:57 with Steve Rumsey next in 27:01. Rachel Forrester continued her consistent form, also coming close to a new PB in 27:26 and 26th female overall. Jamie Bartlett set a time of 27:41 with Vicky Stevenson (27:45) and Rebecca Hurley (27:52) close behind. Mel Cox came in at 28:08 with Rachel Theobald (28:25), Kevin York (28:31) and Josh Whiten (28:41) all finishing in under 30 minutes. Mark Archer was next for the club in 31:10 with Hazel Forrester (31:25) pipping husband Brian (31:37) to the finish. James Batcheller, also pacing, came in at 31:50. Danielle Moss set a new PB time of 36:25 accompanied by Katie Iggulden Exon in 36:26 and Lee Standen in 36:41. Kirsty Theobald finished in 38:49. Ian Dunning provided volunteer support.

Parkrun Tourism

At Folkestone Parkrun, Rachel Oliver finished in 30:21 setting a new personal best time for the course. Tamsin Ritchie ran at Sedgefield parkrun, coming home in a time of 27:46

Endurancelife Marathon

Kath Atkinson and Dave Hunt took part in the tough EnduranceLife marathon in Sussex on Saturday, in tough and windy conditions. Atkinson set an impressive time of 4:44:29 for the course, with Hunt finishing in 6:04:16.

Sage Reading Half Marathon

Justine Wearn and Libby Matthews travelled to Reading to take part in this year’s race, following disappointment last year when the event was cancelled due to snow. They shared joint chip times of 2:25:56 which earned Matthews a new personal best time for a half marathon race.

Ricki Savage Thanet 20 Miler

Duncan and Daniel Forbes both took part in this marathon warm-up event, with Duncan setting a sub-3 hour time of 2:50:28 and Daniel completing the course in 3:27:49.

Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon

Jacob Henwood and Pam Hunt were the Striders representatives at this year’s race. Henwood, competing in his first ever race at this distance, finished in an impressive time of 1:32:08. Hunt also set a new half marathon personal best finishing in 3:03:42.

Well done to all of those who ran this weekend.

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Ashford Parkrun

Many of the runners from Ashford Striders were competing in this weekend’s half marathon and 20 mile races however that didn’t stop them from being out in force at Victoria Park for this Saturday’s parkrun.

Duncan Forbes was again the first home for the club in 14th position overall and 2nd in his category in a time of 20:20. He was followed by Justin Burden who was 52nd overall in 23:57 and Cris Francis, 68th overall in 24:44. Alison Waters was next to finish in 73rd overall and 7th female, in 25:04. Nicola Crawley came home in 88th position and 13th female in a time of 25:39.

Tamsin Ritchie was 22nd female finisher in 27:01, followed by Josh Whiten securing a time of 27:29, with Rachel Forrester next who was also inside the top 30 ladies finishing in 27:40. Rachel Theobald (29:45), Kevin York (25:46) and Stephen Rumsey (28:47) were next to finish for Striders, with Martin Whittingham also posting a sub-30 minute time in 29:47. Mel Cox finished the run in 30:15, followed by Rachel Oliver in 31:21. Hazel Forrester (31:53) was the next club runner past the line, followed by husband Brian Forrester (32:05), Libby Matthews (32:27), Tyree Spicer (32:27), Simon Jackson (32:29) and Toyah Bicker (37:56). Jason Sanders, Kath Atkinson, Lee Standen and Mark Archer were all volunteers at this week’s event.

Vitality Big Half

A small number of Ashford Striders took part in the Vitality Big Half on Sunday in London, having the privilege to run in a field containing elite UK athletes and taking in some of the sights of the London Marathon route.

Despite the strong winds on the course, the some of the team set new fastest times with many finishing under the 2 hour mark. Cris Francis ran a new personal best time of 1:44:15 for the 13.1 mile distance, with Daniel Forbes being the next Strider to finish, achieving a time of 1:53:18. Alison Waters, running for charity, also ran a new half marathon personal best in 1:54:21, and Nicola Crawley too came in under 2 hours in 1:58:21. Simon Jackson posted a time of 2:01:47 with Katie Iggulden Exon finishing the race in 2:34:42.

Lydd Half Marathon and 20 Mile

A wild and windy Lydd was the venue for Sunday’s other big races, where many club members took part to build up to their spring marathons.

In the half marathon, Linda-Jean Delport finished strongly to post a time of 1:42:15. Tyree Spicer set a new personal best in 2:07:51, closely followed by Rebecca Hurley in 2:10:54. Toyah Bicker, running her first half marathon, completed the race in 2:32:36.

In the 20 mile race, Jake Davison set an impressive time of 2:39:52. Christopher Sardo was next for the club in 2:51:37. He was followed home by Kyleigh Austen who was next to finish in 3:01:36, with Jason Sanders close behind in 3:05:03. Greg Johnson was not far back in 3:09:44, with Justin Burden just 3 minutes behind in 3:12:44. Corrie Shackle completed the run in 3:20:25 closely followed by Vicky Stevenson in 3:20:54, Reece Corner in 3:33:52, Gemma Wicks in 3:35:20 and Charlotte Butler in 3:36:25. Carly James, recovering from injury, went on to complete the race in 4:31:03, with Danielle MacKenzie in 4:42:33 and Kirsty Theobald in 4:43:25 completing the Striders team.

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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

Ashford Striders were the most represented Ashford-based running club at this weekend’s Parkrun, with 21 members taking part.

Duncan Forbes was the first club member to finish in 20:47 and 12th position overall. Justin Burden took 44th place overall in a time of 23:42. Daniel Forbes was 3rd for the club in 51st place and 24:11, with Josh Whiten also running a sub-25 minute 5k in 24:57, 62nd overall. Cris Francis finished next in 25:24, in 72nd place with Alison Waters also in 25:24 in 73rd and 13th female. Nicola Crawley was close behind in 25:51, 15th placed female.

Simon Jackson finished the run in 26:56, with Rebecca Hurley (27:17) next and Rachel Forrester (27:38) continuing run of times. Mel Cox was next in 28:36 with Rachel Brisley (29:03), Kevin York (29:04), Mark Archer (29:49) and Tamsin Ritchie (29:56) all coming in under 30 minutes.

Vicky Stevenson was next in 30:07, followed by Rachel Oliver (31:06), Lee Standen (31:27), Brian Forrester (31:32). Katie Iggulden Exon (35:24) and Louise McDonnell (35:25) completed the Striders complement. Kath Atkinson was this week’s Parkrun Director

Headcord Half Marathon

Ashford Striders were amongst several running clubs taking part in Sunday’s Headcorn Half Marathon in some welcome spring sunshine.

Kath Atkinson set a new PB for the distance of 1:38:57, placing her in 64th overall, 7th female finisher and 4th in her category. Linda-Jean Delport was close behind in 1:40:33, 8th female finisher and 2nd in her respective category. Justin Burden was 156th in 1:48:57 – new PB. Greg Johnson also set a new PB in 1:50:08. Nicola Barton finished well below the 2 hour mark in 1:56:34, and Justine and Jason Wearn, and James Miller all managed sub 2 hour times with 1:59:06, 1:59:07 and 1:59:13 respectively.

Nicola Crawley was next to finish in 2:01:48, with Rebecca Hurley setting a new PB of 2:07:58. James Batcheller 2:12:55 and Gemma Wicks (2:14:40 – new PB) were next to finish, with Danielle McKenzie (2:28:49 – new PB), Melanie Payne (2:40:44), Carly James (2:44:58) and Kirsty Theobald (2:53:33 – running her first ever Half Marathon)

Hendy Tunbridge Wells Half Marathon

Jason Sanders and Tyree Spicer represented Ashford Striders at this event. Jason secured a time of 1:51:01 with Tyree running a PB in 2:12:44)

Dymchurch 10k

Allison Button and Danielle Moss both took part in the coastal 10k – with Allison completing the run in 1:13:37 and Danielle with a new personal best time of 1:19:26

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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