Author: Andy Johnston

Post from Sam Johnston - for those not on FB Hi All, Myself and Tom Ramsey are doing a social run this Friday morning from the club. It will be 7 miles and the pace will be 8.50-9 min miles. 9.30am start - please comment below (if not on FB) if you’d like to come along so we know to wait for you . Thanks

Hi all Just a heads up that March subs emails will be circulated over the weekend. In terms of scores on the doors during March we had a total of 458 attendees at the 10 available sessions. 👏👏 Plenty of annual membership renewals already submitted……keep them coming, please note the deadline for them is the end of April. Thanks Andy J

For those not on FB League Race Update: Morning All, Most members have noticed by now but the Everyone Active 10km in June which was one of our club league races has been cancelled and not rearranged for an alternative date. Therefore, we need a substitute race to push us back up to 18 for the year. So replacing the Everyone Active 10km will be the Pitstop 10km which has just been confirmed. This is a popular one with Striders and will take place on Wednesday 13th July. Entry has not yet opened. It’s a very flat and fast course ideal for a PB attempt, and if you’re lucky.. you might even get a Calippo off Phil Swash who’s been known to bring some excellent refreshments with him 🤣. Hopefully…

Hi all Good luck to all those doing the Manchester marathon this weekend. Those not on FB please post your race numbers below so we can track you. Stay safe, have a good run and try to enjoy it ! Andy J

Hi all SportsShoes.com club discount April 2022 Code is SENJS7. Valid from 1st April - 3rd May. 10% off orders and free standard shipping. Usual rules. This code is for Striders members only so please do not circulate outside the club. Thanks Andy J

Hi all Membership - annual renewals are due from 1.4.22 - 31.3.23. The cost remains at £20. A blank renewal form is attached. Electronic submission of completed forms should be sent to our new dedicated membership gmail address stocktonstridersmembers@gmail.com BACS payments are the preferred option. Please show your name as the reference. Bespoke arrangements can be made for those who wish to pay cash. Deadline for current annual membership renewals is 30.4.22. Any membership queries please email Amy Gallilee club membership secretary at the above gmail address. All other queries should continue to be sent to the clubs usual general gmail address. Separate posts will follow about England Athletics membership and renewals. And don’t forget - now the light nights are with us the track is back. Thanks Andy J…

From Sam J Sunday Socials For anyone interested this Sunday I’ll be doing a 9 mile run from the club starting at 9am. Usual pace, 8.50-9 min miles. Brew in the club house after! Please comment if you’re planning on coming along so we don’t leave without you 😊

Thirsk 10 mile league results: Hi all please see below the scores on the doors for our 2nd league race . It’s a big well done to John Archer for scooping the top prize in the mens race with Ben closely following in 2nd. Shout out to Tom Murphy who produced an excellent performance to finish 3rd despite having a tough age grading! On the womens side, Abby stays perfect with another 50 points but she’s joined on the podium by 2 first timers. Big well done to Michelle Ince (2nd) and Emma Matthews (3rd) on their respective performances. Michelle just missed out on regional age grading by 0.04%! I will post an ‘overall’ league standings table after our next event but I can tell you our current league leaders…

Message below from the Club Race League President Morning All, Today is your last chance to let me know if you’re doing Thirsk but not affiliated (so not having Stockton Striders as your club). If you don’t let me know before the race then unfortunately you will not be included in the results. So far I have the following names: Andy Johnston Emma Matthews Tom Murphy Izzy Morgan Craig Morgan Graham Barker Mel Preece Stephen McNeal Bob Smith Charlotte Morgan Ang Stirling Please do your best to wear club colours. Thanks & see you all tomorrow!

Quick Club Update Good news. Once the clocks go forward the school running track adjacent to the club is once again available for club sessions. Had a very productive meeting with the school this afternoon and it’s as we were last summer in terms of Tuesday and Thursday track availability. First sessions are scheduled for Tuesday 29th March and will follow similar arrangements to last year (mixed groups and also whole group sessions too). We’ll keep you posted with the finer detail. Thanks Andy J