Sandbach Striders: This week's news: 28/02/2016

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, 29 February 2016

This week's news: 28/02/2016

Members of Sandbach Striders running club were present in five 5k parkruns this weekend, a 5 mile trail race, three different 10k races and a 7km race in Barbados!

Milly and Duncan Robertson at Wythenshawe parkrun

Duncan Robertson along with his daughter Milly travelled to Wythenshawe parkrun for a flat and muddy 5km route around the grounds of Wythenshawe Hall. Duncan finished in 34:32 with Milly just pipping him to the post one second ahead.

Nine Striders ran the Congleton parkrun the results were as follows:

19:14 Tony Taylor

20:12 Heather Carter

27:10 Clare Pheasey

27:11 Terry Coppenhall

27:15 Liz O’Keeffe

27:50 Wendy Barnes

29:49 John Wright

31:38 Sarah Feaver

32:26 Steve Treweeks

Michael Escolme travelled north to Witton parkrun near Blackburn to run their alternative parkrun course, a necessary adjustment thanks to the recent floods taking out a bridge. The route is affectionately known as 'the beast' thanks to four big climbs through very attractive woodland. Michael finished in 36:16.

Mary Chadwick and Michael Escolme at Witton parkrun

Tracey Surridge ran the Delamere parkrun in a time of 33:22 and Andrew Gibson was at Warrington parkrun and finished in a time of 27:48.

Wendy Barnes found herself in Barbados at the same time that a 7 km race from Speighstown to Holetown was held. The run was great fun, running roadside, well supported by a police escort at the front and rear of the race and cheering from the Reggae buses as they went by. It was very hot, around 30 degrees C but worth the effort for the great reception at the finish. Wendy finished as 9th lady overall.

Wendy Barnes at Speightstown 7km

Tony Taylor was back in action the following day at the Knyperseley Pool 5 mile race. In a field of 190 competitors, Tony finished in 18^th position overall finishing first in the V50 category in a time of 34:24.