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!"

Sunday, 30 October 2016

This week's news: 30/10/2016

The Sandbach Striders have had yet another busy week.

Nine Striders at Astbury Mere this Saturday (28th October) morning for the weekly parkrun. Full results were:

Tony Taylor 19:45 (6th overall)
Martin Coleman 19:52 (8th overall)
Stephen McLean 21:35
Lisa Highfield 24:43
Lynsey Astles 25:27
Mick Hutchins 25:27
Catherine Winders 25:51
Paul Nicholls 30:15

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Posted by Martin Gunther at 22:36

Wednesday, 26 October 2016

This week's news: 24/10/2016

Yet again Striders have had a great week, we even managed a 1st place overall.
Six Striders were at Astbury Mere on Saturday morning for the Congleton parkrun . Full results were:
Rick Kelso-Davies 19:42
Tony Taylor 19:46
Heather Carter 20:08
Alice Bober 29:27
Paul Nicholls 30:36
Duncan Robertson 37:08

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Posted by Martin Gunther at 14:09

Monday, 17 October 2016

This week's news: 17/10/2016

The Striders have excelled themselves this week with plenty of personal bests and plenty of miles in the bag.
Seven Striders headed to Astbury Mere on Saturday morning for the Congleton parkrun . Full results were:
Rick Kelso-Davies 19:49
Tony Taylor 20:23
Stephen Mclean 23:13
Lisa Highfield 25:23
Denis Culloty 31:18
Nathan Lee 34:25
John Wright 35:22

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Posted by Martin Gunther at 15:22

Monday, 10 October 2016

This week's news: 10/10/2016

This week saw the birth of two Titchy Striders! Congratulations to Mik Escolme and his wife Mary on the birth of their baby boy, and to Striders’ Rachel Green and Nick Hogan on the birth of their daughter Ivy.
In running news, seven Striders took part in the Congleton parkrun at Astbury Mere, with Andy Thomas and Stephen Mclean pushing each other round to achieve new personal best times. Lisa Highfield also achieved a new PB. Full results were:
Stephen Mclean 19:34
Andy Thomas 19:35
Lisa Highfield 23:50
Andrew Ayres 24:26
Catherine Winders 26:21
Denis Culloty 29:22
Tracey Hale 32:45

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Posted by Martin Gunther at 14:30

Wednesday, 5 October 2016

This week's news: 03/10/2016

Distance running dominated for the club this week but first of all Striders were once again travelling far and wide for their weekly parkrun activity.
Seven Striders took part in the Congleton parkrun at Astbury Mere. Full results were:
Andy Thomas 19:56
Heather Carter 20:02
Stephen Mclean 23:17
Chris Holden 24:28
Rick Kelso Davies 27:49
Denis Culloty 30:38
John Wright 33:16

Denis Culloty, Chris Holden and Stephen Mclean at Congleton parkrun

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Posted by Martin Gunther at 10:53
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