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, 24 November 2014

This week's news 23/11/2014



Members of Sandbach Striders running club ran in three different variations of the popular free weekly 5k parkruns. Firstly, Isobel Bennett was in Shrewsbury  to run the Shrewsbury parkrun based at The Quarry parkland near Shrewsbury town centre. Isobel finished in 29:54. 
Isobel Bennett at Shrewsbury parkrun


In Birmingham Michael Escolme ran the inaugural Perry Hall parkrun. This event consisted of two laps  around the parkland which once formed the grounds to the now demolished Perry Hall. Michael finished in 30:52.
Mary Chadwick and Michael Escolme at Perry Hall parkrun in Birmingham
At Astbury Mere, 24 Striders were present at the Congleton parkrun. In just over two years since the event started and in that time Sandbach Striders have now crossed the finishing line an incredible 1064 times, making them the most represented running club at Congleton parkrun by some margin. Two Striders managed new personal best times, Janet Burgess and Ian Cussons.
Another huge turnout of Striders at Congleton parkrun, including our 1000th finisher!
The full results were as follows:

00:19:41 Tony Taylor
00:19:55 Heather Carter
00:20:26 Andy Thomas
00:21:38 Nick Hogan
00:22:32 Chris Pugh
00:23:41 Lindsay Beeston
00:23:45 Terry Coppenhall
00:24:18 Jason Bulley
00:24:28 Andrew Gibson
00:25:16 Cheryl Hutchins
00:25:53 Robert Kettle
00:26:25 Rachel Green
00:26:26 Janet Burgess
00:26:28 Craig Edwards
00:27:27 Ian Cussons
00:27:28 Lou Hayward
00:28:20 George Nicholls
00:28:50 Elaine Wood
00:29:37 Lindsay Beech
00:29:38 Kelley Underwood
00:31:15 Jill Jenkins
00:31:47 Jan Walls
00:37:06 Gayle Robson
00:39:19 Rachel Collett

Also in action on Saturday was Chris Brumby who ran the Penmaenmawr fell race. This ten mile event takes in an impressive 1950 foot of ascent and starts in the beautiful Welsh village of Penmaenmawr in the shadows of the mountain of the same name, just along the North Wales coast from Conwy.


Jon Tatham and Chris Brumby at the Penmaenmawr  fell race
Nearby on the next day five Striders ran the Conway Half-marathon. This popular and scenic race starts on the quayside in front of Conwy Castle.  The route takes In Deganwy beach and Llandudno Pier, then around the Great Orme taking in views of the Isle of Anglesey, Puffin Island and the surrounding North Wales coastline, then back to Conwy and the finish line. Steve Farnell capped off a successful year of running since joining Sandbach Striders by running a new personal best time.
Andrew Gibson, Lindsay Beeston, john Wright and Steve Farnell at the Conwy Half-marathon
The full results were as follows:

01:35:39 Steve Farnell
01:41:33 John Wright
01:46:10 Lindsay Beeston
01:52:45 Andrew Gibson
01:54:51 Steve Treweeks
Andrew being helped by three other Striders after running into Conwy Castle
Sandbach Striders are a welcoming and inclusive running club who welcome new members of all abilities. They pride themselves on providing a friendly and supportive atmosphere with an active social scene. 


Posted by Michael Escolme at 00:58