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, 7 July 2014

News from Sandbach Striders 07/07/2014

It was another busy week for the members of Sandbach Striders running club starting last Tuesday when Liz O’Keeffe ran the Berryhill 10k. 
Liz O'Keeffe at Berryhill 10k


Starting, ironically enough given Liz'a recent lifestyle change,in Berryhill Retirement Village in Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent.This is a hilly 10k route which Liz finished in 1:02:45. You can read about Liz's race in her report here.

On Saturday Striders participated in three different parkruns around the country. Locally there was another good turnout at Congleton parkrun where 13 Striders ran the three laps around Astbury Mere.  Megan Latham ran her first ever parkrun and young Adam Mayell earned himself a new personal best time in his third ever parkrun.
The full results were as follows:

00:20:55 Terry Copennhall
00:24:23 Andrew Gibson
00:25:32 Matt Wood
00:25:36 Jason Bulley
00:26:30 Megan Latham
00:26:45 Catherine Greaves       
00:26:45 Clare Pheasey
00:29:22 Elaine Wood
00:32:46 Tracey Hale
00:35:04 Adam Mayell   
00:35:05 Tom Mayell
00:37:24 Amy Mayell
00:37:47 Stella Stilwell

Perry Wyatt visited the site of the first ever parkrun at Bushy parkrun in London. One of 833 runners in total Perry Wyatt completed the course in 26:01.
Perry Wyatt at Bushy parkrun
Michael Escolme travelled to St Helen’s to participate in the inaugural parkrun event around the Mansion House in Victoria Park. Michael finished in 23:09.

Michael Escolme and Mary Chadwick at St Helen's parkrun
Sunday was a popular day for half-marathons with Striders running in three very different events over the iconic 13.1 mile distance.

Lucy Darling took on the Coniston half-marathon in the Lake District. This undulating route around Lake Coniston is one of the most scenic and challenging routes available to road runners. Read more about Lucy's race in her report here.
Lucy Darling at Coniston Half-marathon
Tony Taylor meanwhile was in Southport which is known for its flat fast course and personal best potential. Tony finished in 1:29:31. Read more about Tony's race in his report here. 
Tony Taylor at Southport Half-marathon
Lou Hayward, Martin Coleman and Mat Simister made the long journey north up the M6 to the scenic splendour of Morecambe Bay in order to take on the Cross Bay Challenge. Historically the quickest route from Cumbria to Lancashire at low tide, the bay crossing dates back to the 13th century when monks from the local abbeys served as guides to travellers. Whilst the monks have now been replaced by highly-experienced guides equipped with a host of navigation and safety equipment, the experience of being out on the sands remains as breathtakingly beautiful as ever.

Martin was first Strider home in 1:51:01, Mat followed closely behind in 1:57:45 and Lou in 2:33:29
Lou Hayward, Martin Coleman and Mat Simister at Cross Bay Challenge
Mat even managed to fins time to record a short video of the day which you can watch below:


Entries for this year’s Sandbach 10k are now open. This popular race has sold out well in advance for the past four years. This year it takes place on Sunday 21st September. Entry details can be found here.


Posted by Sandbach Striders at 13:17