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!"

Monday, 27 August 2012

News Report: 27/06/12


Hell on the Humber (Ultra Race) – 18-19th Aug
Strider Michael Escolme ran the gruelling 12-hour endurance running race Hell on the Humber on August 18-19th
Participants run back and forth along a four-mile circuit of the Humber Bridge as many times as they can between seven in the evening until seven the next morning.
Michael managed an amazing 53 miles.


Michael Escolme at “Hell on the Humber”
Belper Rugby Rover (30Km) – 19th Aug
Starting in Belper, Derbyshire, this 30km (18.6 miles) multi terrain race with 2319ft of assent, (my Garmin GPS recorded 4470ft though).

The route uses public footpaths, including parts of the 'Mid Shires Way'&'Derwent Valley Walk', bridle ways, Roman roads, minor roads, through ancient woodlands, offering far reaching views over the Derwent and Trent valley's, in a WORLD HERITAGE SITE.

This was a challenging race, mainly due to it being one of the hottest days of the year.
Strider Paul Nicholls finished in 3:54:37 (provisional) and Perry Wyatt finished in 3:54:41 (provisional).


Perry Wyatt and Paul Nicholls on the Belper 30k
Let's do our bit for the Olympic legacy
Sandbach Striders free beginners running sessions. All welcome no matter on age or ability. We'd like to show you just why we all love running so much and we hope to build both your confidence and your ability over 3 weeks.

We'll be organizing a short warm-up and then a run which will vary in distance and speed depending on your ability. Members from Sandbach Striders will be on hand to chat and share stories and hopefully convey to you just why we all love running so much! We'll be running multiple sessions each Monday starting on the 27th of August at 6:30pm and we'd love to get you running with us regularly!

Join us at Elworth Cricket Club, London Road, Sandbach, CW11 3BF

Our President returns
A very welcome sight greeted club members at the start of their Sunday training run, Danny McLaughlin, president of Sandbach Striders returned to running after a prolonged injury, it was great to see Danny running again.

Danny MC-ing at the inaugural Crewe Déjà vu
Dave Clarke 5k (multi-terrain race) – 23rd Aug
"This race is a tribute to Dave Clarke, who was a founder member of Trentham RC, to recognise all the work and dedicated service he offered to the club over the years until his untimely death in 2010."

Strider Liz O’Keeffe ran this 5k multi terrain race which started and finished at Trentham Rugby Club, Stoke on Trent. Liz finished 3rd in her category with a time of 27:23


Liz O’Keeffe at the Dave Clarke 5 (photo by Bryan Dale)

Liz O’Keeffe at the Dave Clarke 5 (photo by Bryan Dale)
 
Hanley Parkrun (5k) – 25th Aug
Strider Paul Barnett ran his seventh Parkrun on Saturday morning. Paul came 7th in the race with a time of 22:12

But not resting on is laurels, Paul then walked up Snowdon on Sunday.


Paul Barnett at te summit of Mount Snowdon (submitted photo)

Hanley Parkrun (5k) – 25th Aug
Strider Paul Barnett ran his seventh Parkrun on Saturday morning. Paul came 7th in the race with a time of 22:12

But not resting on is laurels, Paul then walked up Snowdon on Sunday.

Sandwell Six Towns Marathon – 26th Aug
This race started at Sandwell Park Farm, West Bromwich in the West Midlands. Run in conjunction with the Sandwell Show and linking the 6 towns that make up the borough of Sandwell, the run includes country parks, open spaces with minimal road running and the race makes extensive use of the canal system that was the life blood of the Black Country during its heyday.

The route includes 1.75ml of the famous Netherton Tunnel recently refurbished by British Waterways at a cost of £230,000.

Striders Jo Bulley, Jason Bulley and Michael Escolme finished in 6:01:00 having made a slight detour and covering over 28 miles.


Michael Escolme, Jason and Jo Bulley at the Sandwell Six Towns marathon


Jason and Jo Bulley at the Netherton tunnel (submitted photos)

12.12 Trail – 26th Aug

A festival of running, that’s the “BIG Running Weekend”, with events for everyone. The start and finish of every trail race is from Whirlow Hall Farm on the outskirts of Sheffield and shoulder of the Peak District National Park. There is the New Balance ULTRA Tour of the Peak District, 12.12 miles Trail Race or the Whirlow Trail Challenge 10k. Plus, there are Junior Runs, Natural Running Courses and Orienteering.
A brand new event and race route for the Peak District. With stunning scenery, superb running trails, tracks and views across the Dark Peak that will be long remembered.

At around 12.12 miles the route has roughly 2077 feet of ascent and whilst there are no monster climbs it is a challenge for any runner.  This race shares some of the qualities of a fell race, with some navigation required yet remains essentially a trail race using good tracks and public rights of way.


Chris Brumby and Jill Young at the 12.12 Trail (submitted photo)
Press secretary: Perry Wyatt
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