Author: Helen Johnston

Food Bank Run - 19th February As a club, we have decided to join in with RUNR's Food Bank Run. We would love it if you could come along or help out in any way possible. Most of the information is on our poster, but we will update you with the practicalities of the day nearer the time. All we ask is that, if you can, please comment below on what items you will be donating. This helps us (and you) to see what others are bringing along, then the food banks don't end up with 250 toilet rolls! (Yes, we already know you're all thinking of bringing the lightest items to carry!!) The run will be suitable for all abilities, so don't worry about pace. We will also be…

Free tea/coffee night tomorrow after sessions. Plenty of biscuits in the tin from last time so no donations needed thanks. For those who have expressed an interest in the mental health champion role Helen will be around after sessions if you would like to chat more about the role  

Happy 8th Birthday Us! And well done to all our prize winners 😀 thank you to all our organisers and everyone for coming along and celebrating. Club League Winners Female - Abby Barker Male - Jonathon Archer Committee Member of the Year Ben Robinson Members Member of the Year Male - Ben Robinson Female - Gail Robinson

Food Bank Run - important ! Date for your diaries - 19/02/23 As you’ll be aware Striders have signed up to take part in this national initiative to organise a food bank run during the month of February. The idea is that clubs ask members to donate items and then organise a run to deliver them (with a back up car to carry surplus). There’s been lots of work going on behind the scenes to arrange this but we can confirm the date will be Sunday 19th February and the plan is to run to 2 foodbanks/community pantry’s. We would expect to meet at the club at around 9:45am to run to the first drop off point in Roseworth and then on to Norton for the 2nd one. Mileage can…

The English National XC championships take place on Saturday 25th February in Chester. If members wish to participate the club will pay the entry fee of £10, however all entries need to be co-ordinated by the club as individuals cannot enter themselves.  Travel will have to be arranged by the individual and expenses will not be re-imbursed. If interested please comment by noon on this Sunday 22nd January so that entries can be processed. To qualify you must already be EA affiliated to Stockton Striders as your 1st claim club as of 01/01/23 and when competing at the event our official club vest - the green with blue swirls one must be worn. More info at https://www.englishcrosscountry.co.uk/the-national-cross-country-championships/entry-procedure

Around this time last year you may recall we asked if any members would be interested in becoming a SSAC mental health champion. Whilst some members did come forward due to delays in the EA process this didn't progress any further. As a club we are keen to promote this EA initiative and increase our number of Mental Health Champions, so if anyone is interested (you don't need to have come forward previously) we plan to have an informal discussion in the next couple of tea nights (dates to be confirmed). If you were interested last year can you let me know if this is still the case please! Please see link for more information or please speak to myself or Paul Johnson our current Mental Health Champion. Mental Health…

Tonight’s official club sessions are cancelled. There is a weather warning for ice from 5pm. Paths in places around the club are wet and the concern is that these will turn to ice before sessions start. Added to the mix is that the ‘feels like’ temperatures will be hovering around zero too. Members safety is as always our priority so I’m sure you all understand the reasoning behind the decision. Those who planned to manually vote for their member of the year tonight please use the email system mentioned in earlier posts. The deadline remains 8pm tonight. Those with bottle donations for the birthday party raffle we will collect them on Tuesday. Thanks Andy J

  from Stockton Sunday Runners fb page: Good morning everyone & happy new year 🥳 Hope you're all managing to stay well & have enjoyed yourselves over Christmas Don’t forget, no running for us today but if you're likely to be suffering the tail end of a 2 day hangover tomorrow get yourself over to Ropner Park for our first social run of 2023 (yes, we know it’s a Monday!!) Make your new year resolution to be a Stockton Sunday Runner!! * Bring your friends & family * Anyone of any age or ability who can run / walk a minimum 2K is welcome to join us * You don’t have to be registered to take part * You don’t have to run to take part- be a volunteer We…

Thank you so much to Striders buddies supporting me today on my virtual 50k ultra  l I can finally say I’m an #ultrarunner 😊🏃‍♀️    

Final plans for my 50k run tomorrow! Thank you everyone for your support 2moro. The plan is to start at 8am at the start of tees barrage parkrun course then head to Newport bridge and back up towards rowing club & beyond to do a 4.25 miles ish figure of 8 loop finishing at the parkrun finish line & taking around 55mins per loop to allow for rehydration & toilet stops! I’m parking at car park near the parkrun and will have a feed station in the boot! I know Gail Allison-Robinson & Sandra S are coming at 8am but would be fantastic if I could have some company for the mid morning /early afternoon laps. In total I’ll need to do 7 & a bit laps! The aim is…