Author: Andy Johnston

Sorry, one that slipped through the net ! SportsShoes.com Club Discount September 2020 | EZAAA1 Valid until 2 October. This discount is for use by Striders members only so please do not circulate outside the club Thanks Andy J

For those members not on facebook Great to see all the Striders faces at last nights first test and learn session. Life as they say is a learning curve so we would really appreciate any feedback members have in terms of booking, logistics, meeting points and their health and safety during the session. Please comment below or if you prefer email us at stocktonstriders@gmail.com Hope those that did the virtual session found that useful too. Until next week..... Andy J

Important For those attending official sessions tonight (17.9.20). Have your emergency contact details changed since submitting your last membership registration form? If so please email updated details to stocktonstriders@gmail.com Thanks Andy J

As mentioned in Sunday’s post Q&A sessions have been set up via Zoom Login details for tonight 15.9.20 8pm - 9pm 87818581313 -passcode 083877 Login details for tomorrow 16.9.20 8pm - 9pm 87126254874 - passcode 321641 Please feel free to drop in as necessary. We can provide verbal updates and more details to Sunday’s post and hopefully answer any questions you have on the face to face session test and learn proposals. Plans remain on track to commence official sessions starting this Thursday 17.9.20. Risk assessments and supporting documents have been finalised and will be circulated today/tomorrow. Likewise final plans are being made with Magnapass so again the plan is to publish further details tomorrow. Thanks all Andy J

Hi all Important club news update post but firstly congratulations and well done to all members who completed their virtual GNR’s today. A bit different I imagine to the real deal but hopefully still a very enjoyable and rewarding experience. As mentioned there are significant updates that the committee need to disseminate to members. Whilst main headlines are highlighted below the intention is to publish these in greater detail over the coming days. The Main Headlines On behalf of the committee and coaches I am pleased to announce that the club will be trialling Tuesday/Thursday weekly face to face official club sessions from Thursday 17 September. Due to current government advice and England Athletics guidelines session ratio numbers will be restricted to 1 coach to 5 members during what we…

Hi all - no video or virtual zoom sessions this week as the committee and coaches are working hard behind the scenes on club plans for introduction later this month. All will be revealed in due course... So instead for this week the following virtual sessions are suggested. Session 1: 800 metre repeats Run for 800 metres Recover for 90 seconds Run for 800 metres Recover for 90 seconds Run for 800 metres Recover for 3 minutes Repeat 800m and 90 sec recovery x 3 So you’re doing a total of 9 x 800 metres. Run the 800 metres at your 5km pace and the recovery should be a very easy jog or walk. Try to run all the 800m repeats at the same pace. Session 2: Hill sprints Do…

Morning all STFC clubhouse opening times for your information. All are welcome to use the clubhouse where social distancing procedures are in place. As Sunday mornings are often popular with our members I am currently finalising plans with the catering/bar manager regarding food availability before their 12 noon advertised time. Updates to follow. Thanks Andy J Clubhouse Opening Times Monday 6pm - No football training on so skeleton staff for 3G bookings / No food - but anyone welcome in the clubhouse Tuesday 5pm - Open as usual / Food available Wednesday 5pm - Open as usual / Food available Thursday 5pm - Open as usual / Food available Friday 6pm - No football training on so skeleton staff for 3G bookings / No food - but anyone welcome in…

Sorry - long post alert Hi all On behalf of the committee we hope you and your loved ones remain safe and well. The committee met (via Zoom) on 16th July. Whilst we await further clarity from England Athletics in respect of COVID 19 guidance face to face official club sessions sadly remain on hold. However during August the intention is to promote more club challenges and to introduce some form of virtual club sessions. More details will be published soon. ‪In the interim here is the‬ first August club challenge. Saturday 1st August will be twenty long weeks since the last official parkrun’s took place. Yes, it really was 14th March. For the stato’s among us that means we have missed out running/walking and moaning (no names mentioned) for 62…

Quick Update to keep members in the loop.   We have a virtual committee meeting on Thursday 16th July. Watch this space for details on the next club challenge (planned for the weekend of 1st/2nd August) and for further club activities for the remainder of August and beyond. Thanks Andy J

For those members not on Facebook Striders Parkrun Home Run - The Sequel Hi all - the committee continue to hope you and your loved ones are staying safe at this time. Following the success of the Striders parkrun home run in April we are inviting members to the May sequel this coming Saturday (23rd). The route - same rules apply, members wishing to participate plan a 5k route travelling no further than 0.5 miles from their current address. If you can, pick a different route from your April parkrun home run course. The aim is to run at 9am on Saturday morning (23rd), if not ideal due to other commitments any time before 5pm on Sunday (24th) is fine. The dress code - this month we are asking members…