Author: Helen Johnston

Feeling Festive? Theres lots of Christmas themed events coming up as well as Striders own Christmas themed running nights so best get that Santa hat ready ;-)??? Sunday 16 December - Stockton Winter Trail Series 5K at Preston Park or Loftus Poultry Run Tuesday 18 December - Stockton Striders training night - Christmas Pub Run - details to be confirmed Wednesday 19 December - Muddy Roads 5k Night Run at Tees Barrage - http://www.muddyroads.co.uk/races/december-tees-barrage-night-trail-5k-2018/ Thursday 20 December - Stockton Striders training night - Christmas Cracker relays - details to be confirmed Saturday 22 December - Christmas themed parkrun Sunday 23 December - What a Wheeze 5K - Ropner Park (also a club league run) Tuesday 25 December - Christmas Day parkrun - Albert Park Middlesbrough/Sedgefield

Short notice but can anyone cover the door tonight? There’s a free cuppa in it ? Please comment below Ta Helen

Hey all door rota for this week: Tuesday 4th December is Gail Robinson and Angela Stirling Thursday 6th December is Tom Day and Richard Whitehouse. It’s also Tea night on Thursday - don’t forget Your club needs biscuits! Thanks

Top turnout from Striders this morning to remember Gav Duffy at his memorial run. It’s a testimony to his memory that so many people want to run this race. From what I hear there was some fab running today in muddy but reasonably manageable conditions .... I know we had one faller in the mud though didn’t we Matthew Carling although it didn’t seem to slow you down?. After today that leaves one club league race left for this year - the What a Wheeze 5k at Ropner Park on Sunday 23 December. From what I understand there’s still a lot riding on it for some people ??! Whatever the results I’m sure Striders will be out in force to celebrate Christmas & raise money for a fab cause. Don’t…

Thank you to everyone who attended last nights AGM. Well done to all committee members who were voted to remain in their roles, a massive thank you to Lisa Pattison, Jason Pattison, David Horton & Samuel Johnston who stepped down from the committee - thank you for all your hard work guys and welcome to our new treasurer Andrew Laverick, coaching co-ordination Liz Simpson, and member representatives Tom Day & Gavin Morley. As Lisa is stepping down I am returning to the role of club secretary. There were some really good ideas discussed last night of which more will be explored & details will follow in the coming weeks/months but in the meantime here’s to continuing success of our fantastic club ????. Thank you Helen Johnston Club Secretary

Well done to Neil McGee on securing the club place for the London Marathon 2019 in tonight’s club draw. Kevin Dove is first reserve ....

Well after another successful hosting of the NYSD XC at Preston Park what can I say but WOW we truly are a top team :-) From everyone who helped marshal, run, or marshal & run,a massive thank you to you all. A special mention to Julia Coleby, Paul Appleton & Angela Cox (and Mark) who have done loads of work not only today but behind the scenes too. Events like today don’t just happen & it’s a testimony to everyones hard work when all goes to plan #giveourselvesapatontheback #teamstriders #greenandblue #prestonpark

Marshals don’t forget to wrap up warm tomorrow - the autumn sun is pleasant but in the shade it will be down right parky .... and you may be stood in it a long time! Food & drink may be a good idea too ? & your mobile phone a must please. Runners - layer up, men if you can get there early & support the ladies and ladies if you can stay & support the guys. Don’t forget your safety pins & your EA affiliation number details please. Massive thank you to all the volunteers for stepping forward and as ever our top top team managers Liz Jordan & Jerry ???? See you all tomorrow Helen

Looking for a couple more volunteer Marshall’s for preston park XC tomorrow from approx 10:00am - 2:00pm .... anyone able to help? Please comment or email me if you can help Thanks Helen