Worthing Striders star on European stage


Striders’ small contingent made up some of the over 16,000 competitors to tackle the 13.1 mile course.
The race saw a new course record of 59mins 44secs set by Ethiopian Mule Wasihun.
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Hide AdSteve Fryer was the first Strider home in a fantastic time of 1:30:33.
Youngest entrant from the Worthing club, Sam Scrimgour, came home in a time 1:38:53 as he competed in his first-ever Half Marathon.
Just like Scrimgour, Striders treasurer Karen Thomas took on a Half Marathon for the very first time. Thomas done herself proud - despite struggling with tonsillitis - and crossed the finishing line in a respectable time. All club members enjoyed the experience of completing a race abroad and have already began planning for another international race in 2019.
Striders also had members compete in the Worthing Half Marathon on the same weekend.
Worthing Striders are a friendly club who welcome all abilities. If you would like to join for a trial run, see www.worthingstriders.co.uk for more information.