Author: Andy Johnston

As at half past seven tonight tickets for the charity race night on the 17th November have sold out. Those ordering today will have received instructions on how to pay. Please check messenger. Could all payments be made by Friday 4th please. We will post tomorrow with the vegetarian option to confirm menu choice numbers. Thanks Andy J

Stockton Striders Naked Run - Afternoon! Due to its popularity last year, we are planning on another Halloween Barrage run which will be a naked run. This does not mean stripping off.. it means running without a watch! (Phew!) This will be taking place on Tuesday 1st November at 6.30pm instead of official club sessions. Whilst the distance will not be revealed yet, it will be between 3-4 miles. We will share more details about the route closer to the time. For those not familiar with a naked run, how it works is you submit your predicted finishing time and whoever is closest to their finishing time wins. Therefore, anyone can win! We will have prizes for the closest male and female as well as wooden spoons for those furthest…

For those not on FB Charity Race Night - Thursday 17.11.22 Hi all As we’ve discussed and publicised on FB and the website. The 17th November 2022 is World Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day. To support Ben Robinson in his fund raising activities we are hosting a charity horse racing night. Tickets for the event to be held at The Moline Cross (Norton Cricket Club) are now on sale. £10 per ticket includes a hot supper (vegetarian option available) and entry into a free prize draw to win a £25 Amazon voucher. Those who wish to attend please comment below and Jennie will send you a payment link and your e-ticket(s). The do will start from half seven, food served about eight with the races starting about half eight. We appreciate…

Club League Update: Hi All, There has been a slight amendment to some of the dates of our last few races on the 2022 league. Old Mother Shipton Shuffle - 6th November Flatts Lane Parkrun - 26th November Hartlepool Parkrun - 10th December Loftus Poultry Run - 18th December The points totals have been calculated for recent races however they will remain private to keep the results a surprise for our awards night! 🏆 Sam J  

For those not on FB Simon Russell had kindly organised another Striders Parkrun event at The Grange (Kirklevington Prison) on Saturday 5th November. The timing of which will be linked to Remembrance Day. The plan is that members of the Armed Forces and the Gurkhas will be in attendance too. If interested in attending please comment below by 5pm Friday 28th October so we can gauge the level of interest. Those that do want to take part please remember the house rules. Strictly no GPS watches and no mobile phones within the prison grounds and no photographs which will highlight the location are allowed. The cafe outside the prison grounds will be open after the Parkrun for us all to get the traditional butties and cakes. Thanks Andy J

Hi all Updates Session subs emails have been circulated. Any issues please reply as per email instructions. Those that recently ordered the blue half zip tops - they will be at the club from Tuesday (11th) for collection. Payment on receipt please, £18, ref is ‘top’. A date for the diary. We are finalising arrangements to host a charity horse race night on Thursday 17th November. Venue will be Moline Cross (Norton Cricket Club). All profits will go to Pancreatic Cancer UK. The significance of the date…it is World Pancreatic Cancer Day. Not an official striders ‘do’ so friends and family will be very welcome too. More details to follow later this week. Thanks Andy J

For those not on FB Ben & Gail Robinson Ben and Gail have asked me to provide the following update. Over the last few weeks Bens continued weight loss and lack of appetite has caused him concern. He has been in hospital since Tuesday 4th having various tests as he needs to maintain a certain level of strength before his chemo starts. As things stand his chemo is still scheduled to start next Monday, the 10th. Ben needs to rest in the interim so could any messages please be posted below or sent direct to Gail for those that have her number. As always I’ve already passed on all our best wishes to both Ben and Gail and they genuinely appreciate all our support. Either Gail or me will provide…

Sportsshoes.com The new discount code for the month of October is - ZMMMA5 - valid until 2nd of Noverber 2022 - giving you 10% off the whole range * and free standard shipping, worth £4.99. *excludes Brooks For members use only so please do not circulate outside the club. Thanks Andy J

Hi all Housekeeping We are still due some payments for Blue half zip tops (£18) July subs (as per individual emails received) Pizza charity night tickets (£10 per ticket) I appreciate lots of payments have been due this last few weeks so if unsure could you please check your own online bank which should confirm (or otherwise) if money is owed. We would appreciate if any outstanding payments could be made by Friday 9th. August subs emails will be circulated over the coming weekend. Thanks Andy J

Club League Update: Hi All, well done to those of you who took part in our league race at Middlesbrough 10km today. The points will be done for this in the next week. I have completed the results for all prior league races but having problems uploading the spreadsheet so will try get this sorted ASAP! I did want to give a bit of an update though with regards to the standings up to the end of our league race at Marshall Drive Parkrun. On the men’s side Jon Archer is leading the way on 295 points. Ben Robinson is 2nd with 243 points and in 3rd place is Tom Murphy with 175 points. Hot on the heels of Tom is Paul Johnson, Rob Parker and Mark Dickinson who are…