Author: Andy Johnston

Hi all On behalf of the committee we hope you and your loved ones are safe and well. In addition to the current bake off challenge the committee have been looking at options to strike a balance between our obligations to the current COVID 19 restrictions whilst trying to promote the togetherness and wellbeing the club has on us all. With this in mind we are suggesting the following activity. Members willing to participate run/walk the 5k parkrun distance ideally at 9 am this Saturday 25th (any time over the weekend is fine is 9am is not convenient). The run will of course be solo or with members of your household in accordance with current restrictions. The twist to the activity is that everyone participating must stay within 0.5 miles…

Door rota for April - June. Thanks to those who have already volunteered. If you can assist please populate at the club or via the clubs Facebook page. COVID 19. Sessions are still planned to run as normal but of course we will be guided by the powers that be during these unprecedented times. Updates on sessions will be provided as necessary. Andy J

Where to start? How about Albert Park for the club league event. The forecast earlier in the week pointed to the whole thing being a damp squib. Fortunately Storm Ciara got delayed - conditions were great - and the event was a big success. There were records and milestones aplenty. A total of 59 Striders chose to run, with Jamie B and Andy L volunteering. The lure of league points resulted in no fewer than 20 of our 59 runners recording new pb's. Sam Johnston and Kris Allen have been training hard and running well but falling just short of a first sub 20 min 5k. The combination of a fast course and good conditions helped both in finally dipping under the 20 min mark. Well done fellas. Beth Dang…

For those not on Facebook Race League The calm before the storm. Striders took full advantage of the conditions before Storm Ciara comes to town descending en masse to Albert Park for race 2 in this years league. Caroline Horton had the foresight to make the league race coincide with her 250th parkrun so there was cake at the end too. Fantastic milestone achievement Caroline - well done from us all. Personal duals meant the race adopted the ‘friendly competition’ tag that the club league is all about. I still personally think results should be based on height grading as opposed to age grading. The campaign to change the rules is in its infancy but it goes on, #littlelegsleague, catchy isn’t it? 😀. All smiles at the finish which is…

The next club league race in the 2020 calendar is on Sat 8th Feb - Albert Parkrun. Committee members will host a Q&A session at the club from quarter past six through to sessions starting both on Tuesday (4th) and Thursday (6th). If newer members are keen to compete in the 2020 club league but are still unsure of the protocol please pop along and ask away! We will aim to house ourselves in the corner of clubhouse to the left of where subs are collected. Good luck to all running on Saturday especially those brave enough to play their joker 😄🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️ Andy J

Could those who are still to pay for their Striders birthday party tickets please do so asap. Cash tonight or payment via BACS (details posted earlier this week). Also thank you to those who have already donated raffle prizes. Still room for more if others wish to donate. Please bring to the club tonight or next Tuesday. Thank you Andy J

Could all members who have confirmed their attendance at the social night on Friday 31st please arrange payment. Cash at the club or payment via BACS please - whatever is easier. BACS details. Santander a/c no 12616651 sort code 09-01-29. Please quote your name as a reference if paying by this method and comment either on the FB post or below when payment is made. All payments (cash or BACS) need to be made by the evening of Thursday 23rd please. Thanks all. 😀 Andy J

I know there’s XC races and marathon training plans in full swing but if anyone fancies Sunday socials here’s the plan. One run, 6 miles in total. Start at club, 1.5 mile run to Ropner Park at 10.30 ish min/mile pace. Do GRL, 3 miles at own pace. Meet at finish line of GRL for a 1.5 mile run back to the club at 10.30 ish min/mile pace.......or Another run, 9 miles in total. Start at club, 3 mile run to Ropner at 9.20 ish min/mile pace. Do GRL, 3 miles at own pace. Meet at finish line of GRL for a 3 mile run back to the club at 9.20 ish min/mile pace. Both groups meet at club at 0855, the 9 milers will need to leave by 9…

Club sessions recommence next Tuesday 7th January. Usual drill re volunteers for the Jan - March door rota. Please comment below if able to assist or populate the rota at club sessions. Many hands as they say......Thanks 😀 Andy J