Submitted by Sam Gillham on
Marriane inspires team mates with defiant effort
Marriane Seaward showed the big C what she is made of when she sped round the Sittingbourne Parkrun on Saturday, 20 October.
In February Marriane was diagnosed with breast cancer and has since undergone chemotherapy, a lumpectomy and is currently having radiotherapy. Despite this she put on her running shoes to storm round the multi-terrain 5km in 32mins 56secs, much to the delight of her supporters.
Great South run for five Strider ladies
Five Striders travelled to Portsmouth for the Great South Run held on Sunday, 21 October.
The mass participation 10-mile race attracts thousands of runners and the Strider ladies put their best foot forward to return some excellent results.
Jo Bing, Jackie Austin, Annette Lebreton, Lisanne Tullett and Talita Wagg donned their smart newly designed Striders vest for the occasion.
First back for the Striders was Jackie in 1hr 39mins. Hot on her heels was Lisanne in 1hr 40mins 53secs. Annette and Talita came home close together with Anette at 1hr 50mins 8secs and Talita with 1hr 50mins 43secs.
Jo put in a supreme effort to return a time of 2hrs 4mins 53secs.
- Log in to post comments