April marks the beginning of marathon season – spring is in the air and in the steps of our Striders.

Nine yellow and blue vests ventured down to the coast on Sunday 6th April, to take on this year’s Brighton Marathon. Hedi Barley, Paul Etches, Martin Healey, Kelly Magee, Georgie Noble, Pete Russell, Carl Stevenson, Jay Wheeler and Neal Woodburn all completed the sunny, blustery course.

Around 60 miles north, Catherine O’Connor claimed gold in the Wimbledon Trail Half Marathon in a time of 1:35 and Peter Blackaller completed the London Landmarks Half Marathon in 1:42 and ranked 5th in his age group of V56.

Across the English Channel, seven Striders took on the Prague Half Marathon. Jonathan Pennell, Jenny Maginley, Errol Maginley, Hollie Ryder, Michael Martin and Sebastian Rowe all crossed the finish line of one of the most prestigious half marathons in the world.

Representing the club in another part of Europe, Ivan Ghouse ran the stunning Lake Gada Half Marathon, finishing in 1:36.