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!"

Wednesday, 9 April 2014

FREE Couch to 5k course starts Wednesday 9th April 2014!

For the third consecutive year, Sandbach Striders running club will once more be offering the popular and FREE to attend Couch to 5k running program.

If you would like to get fit, meet new people and find out why we all love running then the Couch to 5k course of for you.

Starting on Wednesday 9th April at 6:30pm and running for 10 weeks, we will encourage and help you achieve the target of running 5k (3.11 miles!) without stopping.
People will progress at different speeds, starting from whatever walk/run combination suits you best.

We will offer you a running mentor and a tailored training program to help you achieve the target at a pace that suits you and your lifestyle.

Wednesday evenings are our most popular club night and so you'll be made welcome by many Striders of all ages and abilities each with their own running story to tell.

Don't be shy! Make a real difference to your fitness and your social life by coming along.

All you need to bring is yourself in clothes and training shoes that you feel comfortable exercising in.

We look forward to meeting you soon!

Posted by Sandbach Striders at 16:30