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 1 December 2014

This week's news 30/11/2014

As Christmas draws closer there are fewer running events for the members of Sandbach Striders running club to participate in. 
Isobel Bennett at the gates of Telford Park
Yet 16 members turned out to run the free weekly 5k parkrun at Astbury Mere near Congleton.

Denise Dowling and Lindsay Beeston both managed to run new personal best times, whilst Chris Holden ran his first parkrun.

The full results were as follows:

18:44 Darren Varley
19:47 Tony Taylor
19:55 Heather Carter
20:02 Andy Thomas
21:29 Chris Pugh
22:17 Craig Edwards
22:18 Terry Coppenhall
22;29 Lindsay Beeston
25:21 Robert Kettle
27:26 Denise Dowling
28:32 Lindsay Beech
29:59 Jill Jenkins
36:26 Chris Holden
40:07 Nathan Lee
40:12 Lucy Lee
40:13 Steve Treweeks

Meanwhile in Telford, Isobel Bennett ran the two laps of Telford park to complete her first Telford parkrun. Isobel finished in a time of 29:29.

It was also the annual running of the Cheddleton pudding run. This popular 10k event rewards each finisher with a delicious Christmas pudding. Denis Culloty finished in 56:48 whilst Tracey Hale finished in 1:07;59
Tracey Hale at the Cheddleton Pudding Run

Denis Culloty at the Cheddleton Pudding Run
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. More details can be found on their club website at www.sandbachstriders.co.uk