13/10/2026
Ashford Striders run report W/C 28th September, by Jayne Hatton.
First I will start with Saturday and it’s correct name, parkrun day!
As parkrun celebrated turning 22 this weekend a beautiful bright array of tutus could be seen on display, some Striders even credited their tutu for their super parkrun times 😉 A total of 59 Striders attended a parkrun, tutu or no tutu, on 03/10/26 , 38 at Ashford, and 21 on tour.
At home in Ashford Timothy Corby was first strider across the line with a time of 19:57, followed by Matthew Campbell-Creighton with a time of 23:09, and Jim Perry third strider, with a time of 23:56 they were followed by Ray Adams 24:39, Chloe Stott 25:09, Josh Stephens 25:21, Michael Ruck 25:38, Neil Wood 25:51, Don Dewar 26:51, Kevan Strand 27:01, Darren Laker 27:52, Sharon Gardner 28:07 with a superb PB, Jack Farrant 28:08, Jason Brice 28:37, Jamie Bartlett 28:41, Daniel Schwartz 28:44, Jamie Penfold 29:21, Russ Berliner 29:47, Leigh Freeman 30:18, David Gadsby 30:54, Elle Weekes 31:06, Jayne Hatton 31:08, Tamsin Ritchie 31:11, Sara Dewar 31:35 fastest run this year in a tutu, Catherine Wall 31:42, Clare Nunn 32:09, Vicky Stevenson 32:50, Brian Forrester 32:57, Robert Harris 33:26, Dave Warner 33:35, Aimee Donohue 33:46, Justine Wearn 37:00, Jason Wearn 37:04, Nadine Lidbury 38:34, Carole Thomas 39:30, Rick Newman 41:48 and Pauline Tallett 49:05.
Well done everyone! A huge thank you to everyone that volunteers at parkrun, as an event run every week I know they truly appreciate when people volunteer.
Parkrun Tourism
Rachel Tomsett completed the California Country parkrun in 34:23.
Annaliese Irven completed the Dover Waterfront parkrun in an absolutely fantastic PB time of 28:41, well done Annaliese, it’s been a pleasure to see your amazing progress!! Helen Sanderson also completed the Dover Waterfront parkrun in 36:10, welcome back to running Helen.
Danielle Watling completed the Folkestone parkrun in 34:22.
Stephen Rumsey completed the Ifield Mill Pond parkrun in 24:03, along with Helen Rumsey 36:57, Nige Terry coming back from injury in a superb time of in 45:07.
Victoria Shrubsole and Andrew Cornwell both completed the Maidstone River Park parkrun together in 34:55 and 34:56 respectively.
Justin Burden completed the Peacehaven parkrun in 28:25, Lee Standen warmed up for his Sunday race completing Peacehaven parkrun in 32:14, Laura Clark completed the trio in 46:31.
Peter Pickering completed the Southwark parkrun in 26:35.
Scott Hawkins completed the Tremorfa parkrun in 28:43.
David and Sarah Martins completed the Vale Park parkrun, Burslem in 32:19 and 33:14 respectively with some issues around whether a horn was showing or not?? I’m not getting involved as this is a family run report!
Brian Marsh completed the Walmer and Deal Seafront parkrun in 25:38. Super time!
Not content with just a 10k, 10 mile or even a half marathon on a Saturday two brave Striders decided they would take part in a four hour relay event laid on by the Endure company. Adrian Green and Jason Caldwell took part in Endure London in Finsbury Park. The aim was to complete as many of the 2.5km laps as they could in the 4 hours. They managed to complete 11 laps each covering 55km or 34.2 miles in 4:06:44! An achievement in itself but that also bagged them 51st place out of a field of 98 teams in a very fast and competitive race - take a bow lads!
Onto Sunday and there were plenty of Striders out there racing, proudly showing off their Striders shirts!
First up Cardiff Half Marathon - this fast, flat course passes all of the city’s most breathtaking scenery and iconic landmarks including Cardiff Castle! Someone who probably didn’t see the sights, because he was speeding round the city, was Scott Hawkins who smashed his PB by at least 8 minutes in 1:48:46! Next up was Hazel Wi******er who stormed round in 2:16:55. Hot on Hazel’s heels and a favourite of Cardiff Half Marathon was Rachel Tomsett in 2:44:43. Well done you three what a beautiful day to run through such an iconic city.
Next up was Jemma Holloway who decided she was going to do her bit for charity and take part in the Butterfly 10k run for Cure EB (Epidermolysis Bullosa). Jemma made her way up to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park to take part in the chip-timed 10k and managed to float like a butterfly round the course in a superb time of 1:01:58! Well done Jemma on not only a great run but raising awareness for charity, double credits for you.
Also in the mood for a quick 10k was Lee Standen who decided to head off to Southend for his race! Lee absolutely smashed it with a fantastic time of 58:11 - well done Lee. You’re putting in the time and seeing the benefits!
Sittingbourne was the setting for the Sittingbourne Striders 10k and 10 mile race and our very own Linda-Jean Delport decided she would put Ashford Striders on the leaderboard by not only smashing the 10 mile race but crossing the line as 2nd lady in a fabulous time of 1:19:45!! Well done Linda-Jean.
Finally a little note about vitality 10k which took place last week. Ray Adams found a friend on route, got chatting and realised that this new friend was heading for the time that Ray had not only set his heart on but that would earn him a PB. Ray and his new friends managed just that - scoring Ray a lovely shiny new 10k PB of an amazing 49:58! Well done Ray - hard work certainly pays off.
Well done Ashford Striders you once again amaze me! I think I need a lay down and I haven’t even raced this weekend!!
Remember if you would like a mention in the run report you must submit your times - please let us celebrate you all! If there is anyone or anything missing please shout!
Thanks all, happy running ❤️
PHOTOS
Top left: Scott at Cardiff Half Marathon
Top right: Linda-Jean, Second Lady at the Sittingbourne Striders 10 mile
Bottom left: Jemma at the Butterfly 10K run for Cure for EB
Bottom right: Jason and Adrian at Endure London in Finsbury Park
