Author: Andy Johnston

Where do we start?! What a fantastic turn out for our first league race of 2022. 46 striders running today . Also a few volunteers as well! I am aware there has been a slight glitch with some peoples results. I can only go off what is on the website. The organisers may choose to alter their results accordingly and if they do, rest assured I will check the new age grading to see if affects the points and update the tables. It was a great morning for our first race, the sun was shining and the course was set for some fast times across the board. Like the professional bunch we are, we also turned up in what looked like a mass convoy all arriving at the same time…

1st LEAGUE RACE PREVIEW 📍 Albert Parkrun 🕰 9am 🏃‍♂️ 5km 🏔 Flat/Fast/Traffic Free Tomorrow finally sees the start of our 2022 club league after a long 2 year break!! We’re starting off with a nice fast and flat course. Remember to get your Parkrun club changed to Striders tonight if you haven’t already done so! I’ve heard a lot of members over the past few club nights saying they’re coming along so it will be great to see everyone in their striders colours. Whilst the leagues main aim is to promote our running club on the local running scene, it wouldn’t be a league if there wasn’t that element of friendly competitiveness would it?! Past league champions such as Paul Johnson, Caroline Horton might fancy another trophy to add…

March Club Updates During February we had 356 attendees at the 7 available club sessions. A great turn out as usual so thank you. We also had our naked handicap run which was also well supported too. Thanks again to all those who helped make it happen. Watch this space for further all club member inclusive sessions during March and beyond. Heads up….February subs emails showing amounts owed will be circulated later this week. Please remember, those only owing £1 totals are carried over until the end of March. Deadline for February subs payment is Monday 28th March please. February also saw us welcome 4 new members to the club pushing membership totals beyond 190. As I’m sure you all know annual club membership renewals are due from 1 April.…

Sportsshoes.com discount code for March is NTHEW6. The code will give you 10% off and free standard shipping on all orders. Please do not circulate the code outside the club. Thanks

Hi all With the Boro FA Cup tie on the TV the clubhouse may be busy before sessions tonight. I suspect it certainly will be after (kickoff is 7.55). Due to this we have postponed tonight’s planned tea night until next Tuesday 8th. Working on the basis the clubhouse will be filling up from 630 tonight could those attending tonight’s sessions please meet on the grassed area in front of the college. Could those on the door please meet on the grassed area too in the first instance. Thanks Andy J

Hi All, Don’t forget this Saturday is the first league race of the 2022 season at Albert Parkrun. It would be great if we could get a big turnout for our first one! A few things to remember, 1. Make sure you have your club as Stockton Striders on your Parkrun account. 2. Please try and wear club colours if you can 3. Definitely the most important… do not forget your barcode!!!! Thank you and hopefully see a lot of you there!

For those not on FB Hi all Time difference scores on the doors from last night’s naked run challenge. Neil Baldwin -1.53 Beth Dang - 0.42 Graham Barker +0.55 Katie Ayton +0.50 Rob Parker +1.38 Andy Laverick +1.47 Maxine Buckton -1.33 Lynsey Edwards -0.48 Olivia Yates +1.50 Jackie Bennett -3.33 Charlotte Morgan +1.50 Daniele Meucci +3.09 David Mogie -1.43 Phil Baines +0.56 James Heslop -0.43 Stephen Mitchinson -1.44 Kelly Hunter +2.46 Izzy Morgan +0.43 Craig Morgan +3.37 Lois Chesworth +1.07 Sam Bonner +1.00 Sophie Owens -0.53 Michelle Docherty +2.12 Emma Fleming -1.16 Russ Parker -2.08 Well done to Beth Dang who was closest, 42 seconds out. Her prize, a Striders mug and a bar of Galaxy.  A close call as Beth won by 1 second from Izzy Morgan and James…

**Cross Country Alert** For those not on FB As the cross county season draws to a close we head to Whitby for the last event, this being one of my favourites!! The event takes place on 6th March With this being the last event it’s the last chance for those who signed up, but haven’t taken part so far, to run a fixture this season. A big pull for the Whitby event is the chance to have fish and chips after (or veggie sausage and chips if you are a veggie like me). Myself and Gail Allison-Robinson have discussed the possibility of sorting a minibus for this event for those who are interested in running then heading for food after. Please comment if you are running and if you are…

Hi all Tea and coffee night after sessions tonight…..and of course biscuits! Sam and Gail will there after sessions to answer any club league questions. Merchandise will also be available and any orders can be placed too. Thanks Andy J

Hi All, The 2022 club league is due to start in a few weeks time, the actual races and rules have already been posted and are readily available on this website. There are a few things not covered on the original post that I wanted to share below, 1.    Whilst not mandatory, club colours are strongly recommended at the league events. The main aim of the league is to get as many of our members there as possible promoting our running club on the local running circuit so please do try and wear them if you can! 👍 2.    You do not have to be affiliated to take part in the league but again, we do recommend it. If you are not affiliated, there will be certain races where you can not…