About us

Sandbach Striders was born back in 2003. Since the early days, membership has grown with a firm ethos of the club being not just about running but social activities as well. The club is affiliated to UK AAA and has its own qualified coaches. Many other special events take place on various nights too.

The club meets on Wednesdays at 18:30 and Sundays at 09:00 at Elworth Cricket Club.

Whilst many members compete in races from 5k to Marathons, the emphasis remains purely on keeping people motivated and having fun. Why not scan through our race reports to see what we’ve been up to? Having read them, you’re sure to see why Sandbach Striders has developed the motto of being

"No Ordinary Running Club!"

Saturday, 21 July 2012

Race Report: The Wizard 5 12/07/2012

The Wizard 5  is a great race for those wanting to dabble in off road running whilst not getting too muddy or going to far.  It is about a third track, a third grassy fields and a third road so the terrain is not too testing.  
Heather, Perry and Liz all smiles before the race.

However with 6 stiles, several cattle grids and more hills than the average Sandbach runner is used to, this was never going to be a fast race.  What we lacked in speed though we made up for in enthusiasm (at least Liz did).  Perry and I were not feeling in tip-top condition – always a good excuse for a disappointing time – however Perry surprised himself with a great run, beating his previous time by more than a minute.

I entered this race on the basis of a hazy recollection of having enjoyed it last year.  However, time had  dimmed the memory of the gradient and number of hills and I found the race particularly gruelling.  

Nevertheless I'm pretty sure I'll enter again next year!

Results
00:39:06 Heather Carter
00:39:52 Perry Wyatt
00:45:27 Liz O'Keeffe
 
For more information visit the website of Wilmslow Running Club.

Heather
Posted by Sandbach Striders at 16:41

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