Author: Andy Johnston

For those not on FB Striders Christmas drinks - Norton Tavern - this Friday 10th Thanks to those who’ve confirmed they will be attending. There are chip butties available, £2 each to be served about half eight. If you would like one please comment below. Deadline for orders is 2 pm Thursday 9th. Payment on the night direct to the pub please. Remember it’s Christmas jumper day too. Thanks Andy J

5k mini league - round 4 updates attached, sorry they are late. Round 5 started yesterday Saturday 4th December and finishes 9th December at 8pm - happy running!!STRIDERS 5K LEAGUE NOV DEC 21(1)

Hi all Steve Mitchinson has today had a positive PCR test result for COVID. His lateral flow test on Wednesday was negative. As a precaution he wanted to let me to know so I could advise those who were in the 22-25 group on Tuesday or those who came in close proximity to him in the clubhouse on Tuesday too. Please take whatever steps you feel as appropriate. Steve was happy for me to post this message. Andy J

Tonight’s official club sessions are cancelled. Paths are still icy in places, temperatures are due to be around 0 degrees at 6pm and Stockton Town have just advised their car park is still really icy too. They have cancelled all footy sessions on their 3G pitches. Members safety is as always our priority so I’m sure you all understand the reasoning behind the decision. So as an alternative, stay in, shop online and buy that Christmas jumper for the Striders do on the 10th 😁. Thanks Andy J

Hi all Don’t forget - Friday 10th December - 7pm onwards…… The annual Striders Christmas drinks celebration. This year we’ve booked the marquee at The Norton Tavern, Station Road. In keeping with traditional attendees are encouraged to wear Christmas jumpers/tops. Just so we can gauge numbers could those planning to attend please comment below. Friends welcome too. Thanks Andy J

We’re keeping an eye on the weather. With no more snow forecast and temperatures set to be above freezing hopefully sessions will go ahead as planned. Watch this space….. Andy J

Despite being extended to 8 rounds there’s still big points to be gained this week in the 5k mini league. Round 4 times by 8pm tomorrow (2nd) please. Thanks Andy J

For those not on FB 5k mini league update Hi all Due to the awful weather last weekend it has been suggested (thanks Beth) that we extend the 5k mini league by one week. Under the circumstances we are happy to do so. What this now means is that those taking part need to complete a minimum of 5 rounds from 8 instead of the original 7 to qualify for final league standings. Like before those that complete more than 5 rounds it will be your best 5 rounds points tally that will count. The league of 7 rounds was originally scheduled to finish on Thursday 23rd December at 8pm. Extending by one week will mean round 8 will now start on Christmas Day (Parkrun anyone?) and finish on Thursday…

For those not on FB The 20 Grange park runners are Emma Flemming Yvonne Smith Liz Simpson Jennie Johnston Helen Johnston Andy Johnston Gareth Maloney Claire Taylor Aaron Atkinson Lee buckle Kirsten ki Maxine buckton Katie ayton Amy /Tony gallilee Michael Meggs Abbey Barker Tom Murphy Finlay Pennington Daniele meucci John Stapleton First reserve Beth Goodwin

5k mini league - round 3 updates attached. Round 4 starts tomorrow (27th November) and finishes 2nd December at 8pm - happy running!!   STRIDERS 5K LEAGUE NOV DEC 21(1)