666 Trail Run – Sunday 18th November 2018
Ashford & District runners faced the tough hills and mud of the 9th 666 Trail Run on Sunday. The course covered 6.66 miles around Challock’s Kings Wood and saw A&D take home prizes for being both the First Team Home and the Biggest Team. Having achieved her first sub-20 minutes 5K only the previous day, Becks Macey continued her excellent form by claiming 1st place in the ladies’ race with a time of 53:37. Elodie Paviot was 2nd lady home in 58:17, followed by Tracey Calnan (1:01:41), Claire Green (1:08:51) and Ailis Goddard (1:27:27).
Jon Pearce was 2nd overall and 1st in his age category, with a time of 47:08. Dan Green was next, making him 3rd overall with a PB of 47:51. Paul Ridley followed with a time of 51:04, making him 9th overall. Paul Moses was 1st in his age category and 13th overall with a time of 52:11. Rob Barton was next over the line in 54:42, with Adrian Moody (54:54) close behind.
Marden Half-Marathon – Sunday 18th November 2018
Sophie Edmonds completed the Marden Half Marathon in 2:00:43, taking 11 minutes off her previous best time on the course.
Gosport Half Marathon – Sunday 18th November 2018
On the Hampshire coast, Steve Hickman ran the Gosport Half Marathon on Sunday. Hickman finished the sea-front course in 2:02:04.
Bedgebury Forest Half Marathon – Sunday 18th November 2018
Two club members completed the Bedgebury Half Marathon, covering 13.1 miles of undulating forest trail. Hugh Scarlin finished in 2:26:52, followed by Sarah Taylor in 2:28:03.
Bedgebury Autumn 5K & 10K Canicross Challenge – Saturday 17th November 2018
Three club members ran the 5K trail race with their canine counterparts on Saturday. Christine Costiff (with Rufus) was 2nd overall in 26:06. Shaun Snowwolf-Harris (with Loki) was 10th overall in 25:30. Clubmate Shelly Blake (with Teeko) finished in 34:55.
Ashford Parkrun – Saturday 17th November 2018
Several of the club’s runners achieved personal best times on the course around Victoria Park on Saturday. Trevor Kay was 1st over the finish line in 17:40. Becks Macey achieved a stunning PB of 19:55, making her 3rd lady and 8th overall. She was closely followed by Paul Moses (19:56) and Scotty Lynch (20:00) in 9th and 10th place, respectively. Elodie Paviot finished with a PB of 20:55, followed by Mark Attenborough in 21:27 and James Chapman in 22:01. Darren Fagg achieved a PB time of 22:11, followed by Ian Grundy (23:01), Stu Nunn (23:19) and Mark Cleworth (24:45). Another PB was earned by Keith Lynn, with a time of 25:13. John Fidge (25:57), Marina Danckwardt (28:16) and Ann Fidge (29:08) were next over the line. Lesley Moody finished in 30:44, followed by Becky Hodgson in 34:11 and Julie Foster in 42:35.
Maidstone Parkrun – Saturday 17th November 2018
William Whittington completed the 5K course along the River Medway in 26.18; Emma Jenkins finished in 33.45.
by Verity Dunbar
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