Author: Andy Johnston

Hi all, please see virtual birthday party ticket. Please comment via stocktonstriders@gmail.com how many tickets you require (family and friends welcome). Ticket payment ideally in advance by BACS (usual bank details) reference ‘party’.  Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements. Having missed out last year we hope to see as many Striders there as possible Thanks

Hi all Good luck to all those Brass Monkeying in York for 13.1 miles on Sunday. For those not doing it I’m planning an 8 mile social one. Pace will be around an average 9 minutes - 9 minutes 10 secs per mile. Meet at Clubhouse at 9am Sunday morning for those interested. I’m sure we can squeeze a brew/butty in there afterwards too. Andy J

Good Evening All, As I’m sure a lot of you will have seen by now, on Friday 28th January we are hosting a social night at the club to celebrate our 7th birthday! (How time flies). As part of this, we are doing a raffle and whilst we already have some great prizes lined up, we could do with a few more please! 😁 if anyone has anything they could spare it really would be appreciated. (chocolates 🍫 and alcohol 🍺 are usually popular choices.. just saying 😉). We will be collecting prizes on the next 4 club nights. That’s tomorrow, 13th January , Tuesday 18th January, Thursday 20th January & Tuesday 25th January. Hopefully we get a great range of prizes like we have done in previous years. Further…

Hi all Two January dates for the diary…. Tea night after club sessions on Tuesday 18th January. Home baking and cake donations welcome. Striders birthday party Friday 28th January in the clubhouse. Further details to follow. See you there ! Thanks Andy J

Hi all Just to confirm - By way of a thank you for everyone’s continued support throughout 2021 the committee agreed there will be no charge for December’s club sessions. Normal service has been resumed so session subs owed for January will be notified by gmail the first week in February. Thanks Andy J

 For those not on FB - from Sam Johnston Sunday Social - Hi all, I know we have runners taking part in cross country this weekend (good luck team!) but for those who aren’t I am planning on a run from the club. Starting at 9am the route will be 11 miles with a cut off at 7.5 miles back at the club for anyone not wanting the full 11. Pace will be 9 minute miles. Please comment if you are coming along so I know who to wait for, Thanks!

Sportsshoes.com The January discount code is RDWWW3 – valid until 2nd February 2022. The code will give you 10% off and free standard shipping on all orders. Please make sure to select United Kingdom in your shipping address to apply the promotion code without errors. Please remember the code is for members use only and should not be circulated outside the club. Thanks

Drum roll please....... 21 women and 16 men completed 5 rounds or more of the 5k mini league.  Thanks everyone for taking part and we hope it had the desired effect in terms of self motivation over the last 2 months.  Attached are final league standings and huge well done to Lynsey Edwards and Steve Cotton.  The striders pens are on order!!! Don't forget the 2022 official club league starts in March - good luck and enjoy!! Thanks all   Andy J STRIDERS 5K LEAGUE NOV DEC 21(1)

Hi all Just to confirm. Club sessions will recommence this Tuesday (4th). The committee are very conscious of the current Covid situation and we will continue to follow government guidelines (updates due midweek I believe). Until advised otherwise session meeting points will be in both the clubhouse and also outside the main entrance. Please use which option you are most comfortable with. In lieu of this there will be no formal club announcements other than to confirm coaches for each session. Those kindly covering the door will also be offered the option of where to base themselves during club sessions. January tea nights may also need to be postponed too. Again we will be guided by government advice as the month evolves. Thanks Andy J

Hi all - 5k mini league “It’s the final countdown” to coin a well known tune. Round 8 (the final round) deadline for 5k times is 8pm tomorrow (Thursday 30th). Final league standings will be posted on Monday 3rd January. Your best five rounds points tally’s from the eight available rounds will determine the overall outcome. please email round 8 times to stocktonstriders@gmail.com Thanks Andy J