Author: Helen Johnston

Early heads up the next league run is the Gav Duffy Memorial 5K on Sunday 25 November at Cowpen Bewley Woodland Park (registration from 9am and race starts at 10am) with the now optional but traditional brunch at Highland Laddie Norton afterwards (get downloading the wetherspoons app gang) Many of us had the privilege to run with Gav (albeit a long distance behind him as he was a very fast runner;-) ) and therefore we come together to remember and celebrate the life of a truly gifted athlete #gonebutnotforgotten

Preston Park XC - this Sunday 18/11/18 marshalls final arrangements Thank you to everyone who has offered to help out this Sunday - the weather forecast is looking promising for some autumn sunshine so it should be a lovely day for it :-) To confirm we have Helen Johnston, Julia Louise, Angela Cox and Paul Appleton as co-ordinators on the day and each will be allocated marshalls to position on course. Mobile numbers for the first aiders & Striders point of contact will be shared on the day so if you can please ensure you have a mobile phone with you please. Set up starts at 8am so if the following volunteers can arrive between 8am & 8:30am please: Andy & Jennie Johnston Jerry & Liz Jordan Liz Simpson Kirsty…

We’re planning on doing a final reccie of the Preston Park XC (probably only 1 lap of the course mind ) next Saturday (17/11/18) lunchtime if anyone wants to come along -12pm in overflow car park.

Attention all Marshall’s for Preston Park XC - as promised the club will pay for bacon butties etc please comment here on what you would like & I’ll place the order in advance .... butties will be ready for 10am before you are allocated your marshalling point. Any offers of getting there earlier to help with set up will be much appreciated Thanks Helen

Tick Tock Tick Tock ..... the clocks ticking!!!!! Don’t forget anyone meeting the criteria who wants to be in the Club London Marathon draw must email evidence of their no/commiserations reply by this Tuesday to: stocktonstriders@gmail.com If you have already emailed and not received a confirmation of receipt email back can you please message me directly. Thanks Helen

LONDON MARATHON 2019 Remember if you want to be included in the club ballot you must provide proof of ‘it’s a no’ email or the magazine packet with your unique reference number. To be eligible for club ballot You must have been affiliated to Stockton Striders AC as first claim club as of 01 May 2018. If successful in the club ballot you must still be affiliated at date of marathon to Stockton Striders AC as your first claim club. Evidence of any ‘no’s) should be e-mailed to stocktonstriders@gmail.com by Tuesday 30 October 2018. If you have already emailed and not received a confirmation of receipt email back can you please contact me directly: Helen.johnston7@outlook.com Thanks Helen

We’ve been asked to share ..... CALLING ALL RUNNERS! Butterwick Hospice are holding their famous Santa Run again this year on Sunday 2nd December! The run is being held in the beautiful Hardwick Park. The run is around 3k (there is an option to re run the route if you would like to do a little further). People of all ages are welcome, the route is pushchair friendly if you want those little ones to join in! Even your furry friends are invited! Runners or walkers with pushchairs or dogs will commence their run 5 minutes after the runners. Your ticket price includes your suit, a medal, some wonderful entertainment after the race, along with a yummy treat! Please follow the link to book your tickets now, we only have…

Today we have heard the sad news that former Stockton Strider Shanmuga Maheswaran (Mahesh to his running buddies) passed away this morning. Mahesh loved his running and whilst a Strider trained and ran the Berlin marathon. Our thoughts and sympathies go to his family at this sad time. RIP Mahesh x

In addition to the 10% discount offered to Stockton Striders AC members in store, we now have the same discount opportunity when ordering on-line at Start Fitness (www.startfitness.co.uk) Please quote discount code StocktonSACSF10. Please note this offer is exclusive to Stockton Striders members only and should not be shared with others. Thank you

Bus will depart from Stockton Town FC at 7:00am sharp! Will leave York at around 4-4:30pm Final names for York Bus: Tom Ramsey Jill Abel Katie A Liz Simpson Lee Coe Keran Hodgson Paula Newton Chris Newton Jennie Johnston Andy J Samuel Johnston Angela Stirling Anna Carruthers Ste B Heidi B Gail Allison-Robinson Ben Robinson Ben Valums Helen Johnston Michelle (Gail R friend) Lynsey Scott (Destination Boro) Elizabeth Myers Paul J Sandra S Teresa Parker Liz D (via Paul J) Mary Marron Helen Mc David Craig (now not travelling but still to pay!) Neil (via Elizabeth Myers) Rachel Boddy IF I'VE MISSED ANYONE PLEASE LET ME KNOW ASAP! As theres only 30 of us travelling the bus will be £12 each return and £1 for the drivers tip so £13…