Author: Andy Johnston

SportsShoes.com Club Discount January 2021 | BVQUF6 Valid until 2.2.21. Usual rules in that the discount is for Striders members only so please do not circulate outside the club. Thanks Andy J

For those not on FB On behalf of the committee we would like to wish all Striders a happy and healthy 2021. Your continuous support for the club in what can only be described as a surreal year has been fantastic. Thank you all for sticking with us. Let’s all hope that during 2021 club nights and social events allow us to get back to what we do best, and what our club is all about, run, laugh and smile. Look after yourselves. Andy J

  Club Update - COVID  As we enter Tier 4 national restrictions here is an extract from current Government guidance. ‘People can exercise outdoors or visit some public outdoor places, such as parks, the countryside accessible to the public, public gardens or outdoor sports facilities. You can continue to do unlimited exercise alone, or in a public outdoor place with your household, support bubble, or with one other person if you maintain social distancing’. This sadly means that once again Striders official club group sessions will have to go on hold. Virtual sessions will be posted from next week to give members the opportunity to vary their running programme during Tier 4 restrictions. We will continually review the situation  and as always will be guided by Government and England Athletics…

For those not on FB What can I say....it’s not often the Johnston’s are lost for words as most of you probably know! The news that our Striders friends have organised a collection following mam’s passing has blown us all away. Thank you all so much. With the money raised we plan to plant a memorial tree with a plaque (making reference to Striders) for mam in Ropner Park. As children we lived on Hartburn Lane so as a family Ropner Park was, and still today has a special place in our hearts. The tree and plaque will be a fitting memorial for mam that all our Striders friends can now be part of too. Your kindness, support and generosity is humbling and the donation is a gesture we as…

For those not on FB Session Availability 22.12.20 (bookings via MagnaPass please). Sub 22/22-25: full 25-27, 27-30: 2 spaces 30-33/33+ : 1 space After tonight the next official club sessions will be Tuesday 5th January 2021. We will of course be keeping a watchful eye on government Covid related advice and updates in the interim. On behalf of the committee we hope you and your loved ones have a peaceful and relaxing Christmas and new year. Let’s all hope for a return to club normality in 2021. Andy J

For those members not on FB Session availability 17.12.20 Sub 22 : full 22-25 : 1 space 25-27/27-30 : 4 spaces 30-33/33+ : 1 space Bookings via MagnaPass please Thanks Andy J

For those not on FB Session availability for tonight (15th) Sub 22 : 2 spaces 22-25 : full 25-27/27-30 : 1 space 30-33 : 4 spaces 33+ : 2 spaces Bookings via MagnaPass please. Thanks Andy J

For those not on FB Session availability tonight - 10.12.20 Sub 22 - 4 spaces 22-25 - full 25-27 - 5 spaces 27-30 - 4 spaces 30-33 - 4 spaces 33+ - 4 spaces Bookings via MagnaPass please Thanks Andy J

Official Club Sessions Thanks to those coaches and members that braved the elements tonight. Just to confirm.... The 4pm rule If spaces are still available after 4pm on a Tuesday and Thursday then the one session a week protocol we originally introduced in September/October will again be wavered. This means in theory members can attend official sessions twice a week subject to availability. Thanks Andy J

Session availability for tonight (8th). Sub 22 - full (meet outside The Talpore, Tees Barrage) 22-25 - full 25-27 - 4 spaces 27-30 - 1 space 30-33 - 2 spaces 33+ - 3 spaces Please book via MagnaPass. Thanks Andy J