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We are a road & cross-country running and triathlon club based at Maidstone Hockey Club, catering for all abilities since 1985

08/09/2026

📣 Our Member of the Month: Jo Smit 💚

Our newest Ironman deserves a shoutout because Jo had unfortunately not been able to complete her first ironman last year. A bike incident mid race meant she missed the cutoff and was unable to complete 😔

But she didn’t give up on her dream 💪 Jo went back this year to Copenhagen Ironman, the event she started last year and totally smashed it! We are so proud of her.

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄?
Born in Poland, moved to UK (Maidstone) in 2006.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸?
Commercial department at Hortifrut, the biggest Blueberry producer in the world.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻g/swimming/cycling?

I have loved swimming since I was a child, so being in the water has always felt very natural to me. Even now, swimming (open water) feels like an escape, I love finding a rhythm, focusing on the breathing, and moving.

Running is incredibly satisfying, knowing that in January 2020 I barely could run a mile 😊 Running is more a social thing for me, I like to run with my friends, explore new paths and seeing a sunrise (I’m early bird).

It took a lot of time to build my confidence and trust myself on the bike. Now I love the freedom, adventure it gives me, being outdoors.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀?
An amazing community, I’m very grateful to everyone that showed me kindness and support.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁?
When I ran my first half marathon in 2020 together with my husband, and our son on the bike.

Completing 100km self-navigating running race from Brighton to London in 2024, my first ultra race (above 50km) and of course Ironman Copenhagen in August.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁?
If I listen to music when I run it needs to be something with a good, strong beat.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁?
LOVE carbs, usually pizza and cake 😊

07/09/2026

What a week, lots of Harriers in action for medal Monday 🥇

ParkRun: Shout out to Catey Bowles for her 250th 👏🏻 And Gemma Prowse for her 200th 👏🏻 A group also went to Ashford ParkRun and did a 20 mile run home 🤣

Big half: Gemma Prowse, Lisa Chambers, Darren Chambers, Becky Rogers, Christine Moses, Ali Vant, Will Webber, Emily Robinson, Matt Cox, Phil Jeffrey, Kate Vaughan, Elliott King, Dagmar Wheeler, Ash Duckenfield, Claire Moore, Lucy Thompson, Julie Stoppani, Craig Peake, Justyna Turl, Tamsin and Sam Woulds.
We had a Big Half volunteering team at mile 11 on a water station with all the smiles and cheers 💚

Brighton Tri: Catey Bowles and Darryn Ashford. Brighton Super Sprint: Lizzie Ashford picking up 2nd in age group

Wimbledon Half: Damo Gregory

BBB10K: Matthew Fraser

Norwich 10k: David Collier

Snowdon 100 mile ultra: Michael White

South coast ultra challenge: Craig Barden and Ollie Knight

Plenty of other training runs out and about this weekend.

Special mention also goes to David Thwaites who later on in the week is traveling to the US for the 9/11 stair climb with other members of the Kent Fire and Rescue Service. The stair climb honours colleagues who died in 9/11. We wish him the best of luck.

What a mix of events, challenges and Harriers spirit 💚 🤍 🖤

Maidstone Harriers are proudly sponsored by goldenboot1790

31/08/2026

Happy Bank Holiday ‘Medal’ Monday! It has been another fantastic week for Maidstone Harriers 👏

💚 Midweek Spring Triathlon at Dorney Lakes - Well done to Ian Forrest.

💚 Sydney Marathon - Congratulations to Ari, Andy and Camilla

💚 Duck n Run Marathon - Well done to Andrew Burgess!

💚 Triathlon Relay Championship - Congratulations to Dylan Price!

💚 Lots of Parkruns on Saturday and a social long run on Sunday!

As always, we had a brilliant week of club training sessions across swimming, spin, track and club run.

Maidstone Harriers are proudly sponsored by The Golden Boot Shop

29/08/2026

Wills Injury Rehab are another of our brilliant club partners supporting Maidstone Harriers.

Based in Maidstone, Wills Injury Rehab offers Sports Therapy and Sports Massage, helping with everything from sporting injuries and everyday aches and pains to rehabilitation, recovery and improving sports performance.

Will specialises in sporting injuries but also works with a wide range of musculoskeletal pain, with treatment and rehabilitation tailored to your individual goals.

So whether you’ve picked up a ni**le during training, you’re working your way back from injury, looking to prevent problems from returning or simply want to keep your body moving well, Will is on hand to help.

Maidstone Harrier club members get 10% discount on treatments.

Find out more about Wills Injury Rehab and the services available at:
willsinjuryrehab.co.uk

24/08/2026

What a fantastic week of racing, Triathlon & Ironman adventures and Parkrun fun for the Harriers!

🇬🇧 Louise Brass kicked things off at the British & English Aquathlon Championships last week, finishing 6th lady overall and taking 1st place in both the British and English Championships in her age group!

Wednesday
💚 Paul Holland took on the Chase the Sun 10km at Battersea Park.

Saturday
💚 Jim Walker, Emma Maule and Laura Wooster tackled the Ironman Tallinn. Such an incredible achievement!
💚 Plenty of Parkrun fun too, including a special Hove Promenade VI meet-up.

Sunday
💚 Oysterman Triathlon - a big well done to Sally Howson, Mark Ho**er, Catey Bowles and James Dodd.
💚 Craig Barden took on the epic Trail Trot 50k!

🏆 Special mention goes to Jim Walker, who achieved Ironman All World Athlete Bronze Status in 2026! A brilliant achievement and thoroughly deserved. 👏

Well done to everyone who raced, volunteered, supported and represented the club this week! 💚

Maidstone Harriers are proudly sponsored by The Golden Boot

21/08/2026

We’re really pleased to have Oliver Wellbeing supporting Maidstone Harriers as one of our club partners.

Oliver Wellbeing offer Osteopathy and Massage, helping with everything from running ni**les and sports injuries to recovery, ongoing pain, pregnancy-related musculoskeletal issues and postnatal care.

Rebecca and her team, Katie, Alice and Sarah, are there to support you with a friendly, individual approach to your health and wellbeing.

So whether something has started niggling during training, you’re returning from injury, managing an ongoing issue or simply want to take better care of your body, there’s a great local team on hand to help!

Maidstone Harriers club members get 10% off their treatments!

Find out more about the team and the services they offer at: oliverwellbeing.co.uk

19/08/2026

Great Self Defence session at club last night. Led by Mid Kent Krav Maga . Thank you for the great session. We hopefully will look to organise another one in the future.

17/08/2026

What's the first day of the week?
It is Medal Monday of course
🖤🤍💚

☆ Saxon Shore Half Marathon-
Congratulations to Ari, Camilla, Ryan, and our incredible Charlotte Johnston placing 1st lady 👏

☆ Clacton Half Marathon in Clacton-on-Sea - Congratulations to Sharon Barnett 👏

☆ Ironman Copenhagen- huge congratulations to Jo Smit and Dylan Price 👏

☆ Ironman Leeds - huge well done to James Hannigan 👏

☆ Andy Roberts did "Not throwing away my run", Hamilton-themed multi-lap marathon 👏

☆ Eduardo Montero did Cross del Amanecer 7k beach race in Alicante, Spain and placed 2nd in his age group 👏

In Parkrun world,
Caroline Frampton completed her 300th in Sheringham, Norfolk. Congratulations! 🎉👏
And we had a group visit to Abbot's Wood Parkrun, with the Birthday Girl, Sally. Happy birthday, Sally 🎉
Kerry U and Kieron P ventured to Valentines Parkrun for their letter V ✔️

On Sunday, as usually, many Harriers did their long training runs and swims, in preparation for future Medal Mondays 😉

Maidstone Harriers are kindly sponsored by The Golden Boot

14/08/2026

‼️ Maidstone Half Marathon 2026‼️

Just over 2 months to go until our annual Half Marathon. It is also a Kent Grand Prix race. Our event is organised in partnership with sportingeventsuk. Special mention to our club sponsors goldenboot1790 and digital partners metapixels.

When: Sunday 18th October 9.30am
Where: Mote Park

There will be an event village, prizes and trophies. Harriers will be cheering you all round. Don’t leave it too late get booking here: https://maidstoneharriers.co.uk/events-community/maidstone-half-marathon/
See you all there 🎉

Address

Maidstone Hockey Club, Armstrong Road
Maidstone
ME156AZ

Website

http://www.maidstoneharriers.co.uk/

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