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!"

Tuesday, 19 March 2013

Latest News!



Congleton Parkrun (5k) – Saturday 17th March

Three Sandbach Striders in the top 10 and a host of personal best times at the Congleton parkrun this week, a fantastic result.
Tony Taylor, Robert Kettle, Giles Hodges (with Son Maxwell), Michael Escolme (with his 50 parkrun T-shirt) and Terry Coppenhall.
Giles Hodges finished in 4th place and a new course best time of 19:08 swiftly followed by Tony Taylor in 5th place, also a new PB in 19:42, Terry Coppenhall was in 10th place in 20:48 also a new PB, Rick Kelso-Davies was in 12th place in 21:26, Michael Escolme finished in 13th place and a new course best in 21:50 and Robert Kettle was in 35th place, also a new PB in 24:32. There was a total field of 92 runners.


Delamere parkrun (5k) – Saturday 16th March

The third parkrun was held in Delamere Forest on Saturday. Among the 86 runners taking part two were from Sandbach Striders, Martin Gunther finished in 25:02 and Nathan Woodbine finished in 27:17.

Rhayader Round the lakes 20 mile Race – Saturday 17th March

Paul Nicholls before the Rhayader 20

This was a 20 mile race around the Elan Dam in Rhayader, Powys. The weather was as challenging as the hilly course with hail stones, snow and it was very windy.
Strider Paul Nicholls finished in 3:46:08

Tatton Park 10k – Sunday 17th March

This was a nice little 10k around Tatton Park in Knutsford, Cheshire in aid of Age UK, the race started at 09:00am with one lap around Tatton Park estate on a mix of trail paths and estate roads.

Sophie Bunte, Matthias Bunte and Christiane Bunte

The race had a good mix of runners from club to beginners out for a good spring challenge and the atmosphere was buzzing from the start, good facilities were to be had with ample toilets, a burger bar, and live music with a 20 minute warm-up just before the race to get you in the mood. The race organisation was great and there was plenty of encouragement from the marshals and spectators.

Striders Mat Simister and Christiane Bunte entered along with Christiane’s Daughter Sophie and Husband Matthias.

Mat Simister finished in 42:43, Christiane Bunte in 53:38, Sophie Bunte in 1:00:49. The time for Matthias Bunte is yet to be confirmed.

Stafford Half Marathon Sunday 17th March


The 2013 Half Marathon starts in Stafford Street (town centre). The route will head off from the town centre into Stafford's surrounding countryside on traffic-controlled roads, incorporating two steady climbs before returning to the Market Square via Victoria Park.
Strider Liz O’Keeffe finished in 2:06:03
 

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