This week's news 23/11/2015

Nine members of Sandbach Striders Running Club ran the free weekly 5k parkrun at Astbury Mere in Congleton. Darren Varley finished in first position with Tony Taylor coming in third. Jaynie Turner completed her first ever parkrun.

Sandbach Striders at Congleton parkrun

The full results were:

This Week's News: 16/11/2015

Members of Sandbach Striders Running Club were in action in four different parkrun events around the country. Closest to home were the 11 Striders who ran the three laps of Astbury Mere that make up Congleton parkrun. 

Sandbach Striders at Congleton parkrun

Tony Taylor continued his run of good form finishing in second place overall in a new personal best time. Steve Fallows also ran a new personal best time.

Race Report: Six Dales LDWA 14/11/2015

When I signed up for this LDWA event I predicted a gentle stroll around the Peak District and therefore hadn’t really done any preparation or planning.  In the days prior to the event, Storm Abigail battered the UK with strong winds and heavy rain.  

This meant that on the night before the race I became slightly anxious about what the day would involve.  

News from Sandbach Striders 09/11/2015

Members of Sandbach Striders running club made their annual trip to Blackpool to run the length of the world-famous illuminations. Starting in Starr Gate the five mile route takes in such iconic landmarks such as Blackpool Tower, the Pleasure Beach and the Golden Mile.

Sandbach Striders at Blackpool Illuminations Run

Race Report: Arley Hall 10k 07/11/2015

On a damp overcast Saturday morning, eight  striders made there way to Arley Hall for this popular 'Cheshire 10k Race'. The weekends forecast was for wet and windy, which is exactly what it was. 

We met at our cricket club, and a convoy of three cars made there way to Arley Hall. We parked on a large grassy field, it was evident it was going to be a muddy affair. Not to be outdone, the ever organised 'Matt Wood' came armed with planks of wood and a length of rope to get out should we get in trouble. Getting bogged down and stuck in the mud wouldn't be a problem for the striders, Matt's army training had served him well!

Race Report: Grin & Bear It 31/10/2015

The Grin and bear it, or the snarl and swear at it. 

This was to be my longest distance run since 1st September and would allegedly total some 16 miles of fell running. 

Race Report: Halloween Hellraiser 25/10/2015

Well, what a beautiful crisp day for a yomp in the Cheshire countryside. 9 fun-filled miles with great company (Paul, George & Tony in the distance!), a bit of mud, & more stiles than you can shake a muddy stick at. 

There were hills, mud, on-road, off-road, but not too much of anything, which makes this a great race for anyone wanting to step up from a 10k distance.

This week's news: 01/11/2015

With another weekend of fine weather, Sandbach Striders took full advantage yet again and although not so many events were attended, we were in-force where we appeared! From Congleton Park run to a 10k in Orlando, America!

Sandbach Striders at Congleton parkrun

Closest to home were the 14 Striders who ran the free weekly Congleton parkrun with two new PB’ achieved by David Sharp and Lee Chadwick.

This week's news: 26/10/2015

Although the weather was mixed this weekend, it did not stop Sandbach Striders taking part in a variety of events. 

Grant Stanning, Mik Escolme, Kate Jayden, Martin Gunther, Heather Carter and behind are Craig Edwards and Christopher De Rycke at the Snowdon Marathon

Closest to home were the eight Striders who ran the free weekly Congleton parkrun. Although no PB’s were achieved, some good times were achieved.

This week's news: 19/10/2015

There was a huge turnout of Sandbach Striders at the free weekly 5k parkrun at Astbury Mere in Congleton this week. Eighteen Striders crossed the finish line with Tony Taylor, James Boon and Helen Child all recording new personal best times. 

Sandbach Striders at Congleton parkrun

The full results were as follows:

Race Report: Werrington 10k 19/10/0215

After 5 months of fine dining and booze, I wasn’t really looking forward to the Werrington 10K. I last did this race in 1999 and I did remember that there was a hill at the end of the race. 

The weather conditions today were great, I even got to air my legs and wear my vest.  So many people shouted “ Go for it Liz” and I wondered who they were!, until I remembered my name was on the back of my vest.  

Race Report: Pattingham Bells 7m

I opted to run this race and despite my best attempts at recruiting any fellow striders to come and join me I was alas a lone strider on the start line. Some said because I mentioned it being in that Black Country capital that is Wolverhampton others told me that they simply thought that it must be a shady tough hilly brutal type run as it was only 7 miles and I was doing it. 

In fact they were all wrong, it was in fact in Pattingham which although is close to Wolverhampton is in fact a gorgeous village on the Shropshire / Staffordshire border. Also it was although a slightly hilly/undulating off road course, very runnable and straight forward with great marshals and a real nice village community feel to it.