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!"

Friday, 22 March 2013

Race Report: Wrap Up & Run Tatton 10k 17/03/2013

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 with a mix of trail paths and estate roads.

This 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 min warm up just before the race to get you in the mood. Great organisation too with plenty of encouragement.

I started reasonably close to the the front at the start to try and avoid being packed in which worked well sustaining a nice steady 6:00 - 6:30 min/mile pace for the first couple of miles then easing back for a nice steady second half and finish, I was surprised not to see more trail shoes on peoples feet as it was muddy on the small trail paths, but it was a nice day for racing with some sun and t-shirt weather.
 
I finished in 42:43 in front of my running bud Dave who got a pb today...good running all round.

For more information, visit the Age Concern website.

Mat
Posted by Sandbach Striders at 20:54

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