Josh storms to first place at rain-lashed South Coast Run 10k

by Katherine Elton | Aug 1, 2018 | 10ks, 5ks, Race reports, Seaford

Josh Rudd made sure the South Coast Run 10k trophy stayed within the town, finishing the race in first place. This year’s race, on July 29, was part of the South Coast Triathlon and Half Marathon, 10k and 5k and took place under storm-lashed conditions. The 10k route...

Striders shine at Brighton Phoenix 10k

by Katherine Elton | Jul 23, 2018 | 10ks, Club Grand Prix, Race reports, Sussex Grand Prix

Sea breezes and England 1-0 up at the start of their Word Cup semi-final spurred Seaford Striders onto a strong performance in the Phoenix 10k. The overall race field was diminished due to the clash with the country’s first World Cup semi-final in 28 years, but the...

Joshua takes first place at Eastbourne parkrun

by Katherine Elton | Jul 23, 2018 | parkrun, Race reports

  Joshua Rudd steamed ahead to win Eastbourne parkrun in 17 minutes 43 seconds on July 7. The parkrun was included as part of Seaford Striders’ Club Grand Prix competition with Striders competing against each other to win points. Thirty Striders competed in the...

Striders keep their cool at scorching hot Bewl 15 mile

by Katherine Elton | Jul 6, 2018 | Club Grand Prix, Race reports, Sussex Grand Prix

  There was little respite from the high temperatures for the 11 Seaford Striders who braved the Bewl 15 mile race on July 1. With the mercury reaching 29 degrees during the morning, there was little scope for achieving personal bests during the mainly off-road...

Striders double their field at 2018 Heathfield Midsummer 10k

by Katherine Elton | Jun 27, 2018 | 10ks, Club Grand Prix, Race reports, Sussex Grand Prix

Seaford Striders RC doubled their attendance at this year’s Heathfield Midsummer 10k on June 24 – from a field of 12 runners at the 2017 event to a mighty 24 in 2018. Runners braved scorching temperatures for the circular route around the quiet country lanes...

Striders top the big 100 for Summer Solstice challenge

by Katherine Elton | Jun 22, 2018 | 5ks, Couch to 5k, Race reports, Seaford

  Striders set a new team record for turnout at the annual Summer Solstice 5k and 2.5k Runs with 102 seniors and juniors, swapping their usual Wednesday night training for the pacing challenge. Watches and phones were left at home with each runner predicting...