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, 21 November 2016

This week's news: 21/11/2016

It was a week of firsts for Striders who took part in 3 inaugural events.

On Saturday morning Striders headed out to Astbury Mere for the Congleton parkrun. Full results were:

Tony Taylor 19:31
Andy Thomas 20:14
Heather Carter 20:43
Catherine Winders 25:46
Collette Ellis 33:15
Amy Mayell 35:48

Three Striders tested out the new Cannock Chase parkrun. Results were:

Paul Barnett 20:22
Stephen Mclean 21:24
Lisa Highfield 25:06
Paul Barnet and his brother at Cannock Chase parkrun

Lisa Highfield and Stephen Mclean at Cannock Chase parkrun

Gordon and Cheryl Hutchins were at Delamere parkrun. Gordon finished in 23:42 and Cheryl in 25:44, coming first in her age category.

Wendy Barnes was in South Africa again this week and took part in the Knysna parkrun. Wendy finished in 27:46
Wendy Barnes at Knysna parkrun

Paul Nicholls opted for the Kirkstall Abbey trail marathon, three multi terrain laps consisting mostly of trails around the ruin ruined Cistercian monastery in Kirkstall north-west of Leeds.
Paul Nicholls at Kirkstall Abbey trail marathon

On Sunday, Striders headed to Tatton Park for the inaugural Run Tatton event, consisting of a 10k and a half marathon. Helen Childs opted for the 10k which began in the cold and wet and she finished in 53:49.
Helen Childs at Run Tatton 10k

8 Striders took part in the half marathon. Full results were:

Tony Taylor 1:28:07
Mick Hutchins 1:38:40 Personal Best
Tom Mayall 1:46:06
Nigel Fishwick 1:49:33 Personal Best
Simon Dawber 1:49:33
Duncan Robertson 2:05:20
Claire Dalton 2:14:41
Amy Norman 2:19:26 
Striders at the Run Tatton half

Steve Farnell ran the inaugural 13 Arches Trail Half a north Manchester route taking in parts of the Irwell Sculpture Trail, the former Outwood colliery in Radcliffe, Outwood Trail (a former train line featuring a derelict station), Philips Park and Prestwich Clough, with at the centre of the route the listed 13 Arches viaduct crossing Philips Park. Steve finished in 1:46:21.
Steve Farnell at the 13 Arches Trail Marathon

Steve Treweeks was in Wales for the Conwy Half, completing the course in 1:55:12.
Sandbach Striders are a friendly and encouraging running club that welcome new members of all abilities.

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Posted by Martin Gunther at 15:44