Jemma Zakariyyau, from Striders of Croydon, had another excellent run in the Harry Hawkes 10-mile road race at Thames Ditton on Sunday. She was the 16th woman to finish, recording 69 minutes 20 seconds, which lifted her to eighth place in Striders’ all-time women’s rankings. Striders’ men were led by veteran Steve Massey who ran
Striders of Croydon had 19 finishers in the Richmond 10-kilometre road race on Sunday, which incorporated the Surrey Championships. They were led by Andrew Aitken who ran well to place 41st of the 575 finishers, recording 36 minutes 12 seconds. Graeme Drysdale was 89th overall and 12th in the over-50 category, recording 38 minutes 24.
Lee Flanagan, from Striders of Croydon, ran well to come first out of 213 runners in the weekly parkrun at Lloyd Park on Saturday. In damp and windy conditions, he covered the undulating five-kilometre course in 18 minutes 49 seconds. Steph Upton was the second woman to finish the Riddlesdown parkrun, placing 28th overall (22:02).
Three of the oldest members of Striders of Croydon won medals at the Surrey Masters Track & Field Championships, at Kingsmeadow on Sunday. Sandra Francis did very well to win gold in the W60 200 metres (37.85) and long jump (3.35), and also took silver in the 100 metres (17.31). Striders’ oldest competitor, 79-year-old Kevin
@James_Athletics @harrierscroydon @SNorwoodparkrun Thanks for the photos James!
