Author: Samuel Johnston

The SportsShoes code for March is J8ZVG6V3O1Y. Please note, the code is valid on SS25* products and will give you 15% off (exclusions apply), valid until 01/04/25. *SS25 products are current season items. In most cases, SS25 will be stated in the product name. For Nike products, SP25 and SU25 are included in the promotion. As always, the code is for members use and must not be circulated outside the club. Thanks Andy J

🚨 SOCIAL RUN/ TEA NIGHT CANCELLED 🚨 Due to low numbers, we have decided to cancel tonight’s social runs. People can still organise unofficial social runs from club tonight, if they wish. We will post the training plan for March over the weekend/early next week, including dates of the next social runs. Have a great weekend and good luck to those doing Boro half.

Tomorrow we will be having a social run and tea night. ☕️🍪 With Boro half this weekend, it’s a good excuse for an easy run and to start the carb-loading early 😄 The five social runs are as follows: -10km at roughly 8:45-9 minute miles -10km at roughly 9-9:30 minute miles -5 miles at roughly 10-11 minute miles -5 miles at 11-12 minute miles -5km at 13+ minute miles Please respect the pace of the group you book onto. You can book on via GymCatch by following the link below 👇🏻 https://gymcatch.com/app/provider/5233/events Members have up until 17:30 tomorrow to book onto a group. Bookings cannot be made after this time. Please ensure you have signed up and received a confirmation email before joining your group. 👍🏻 Members should wear bright…

Membership renewal 2025/26 If you are wanting to renew your Striders AC membership for the year 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026 please can you complete the online form (link is below) and send your annual membership fee of £20 by BACS to account 12616651, sort code 09-01-29. Please put your name and membership as the reference. Please can this be completed by 31 March. There is no need to email to say the form has been completed as we get an automatic message. The form will also be posted on the website and sent by email but please only complete it once. The EA renewal form will be sent out shortly. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnff6j1QEqz8XCmz-5C-Ql8imBPyQZqfMKpwF5sTlY3X8iDA/viewform

Tomorrow’s sessions are as follows and are open for booking via GymCatch. 👇🏻 https://gymcatch.com/app/provider/5233/events Sub 20 | Mile repeats 20-22 | 10/10/10 22-25 | 400m repeats 25-27 | Hill session 27-30 | Progression run 30-33 | Eights, fours, twos 33+ | 1km repeats Members have up until 17:30 tomorrow to book onto a session. Bookings cannot be made after this time. Please ensure you have signed up and received a confirmation email before joining your group. 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Members should wear bright colours/high viz/reflective clothing to help keep us all seen and safe. Thanks.

As with every birthday bash, there were awards handed out a plenty! 🏆 2024 Club League Results 1st place - Sharon Lawson Green 2nd place - Rachel Kate 3rd place - Suzanne Brodie 1st place - Steve Dickson 2nd place - David Green 3rd place - James Heslop Well done to all on your efforts throughout the year 👏 This year also saw the committee recognise a few individuals, and present them with a special recognition award for their efforts throughout 2024, as well as their support with club related duties. A big congratulations to the recipients of these awards: Tom Holland Izzy Morgan Andy Johnston Joe Staton Michael Kilding And finally, we also crowned the 2024 male and female member of the year awards, as voted for by you.…

Morning, I know it went out on the weekly announcements email but just a reminder to those who have purchased tickets, that it’s the Striders 10th Birthday Party tomorrow. 🎂 The venue is Stockton Cricket Club (TS18 4JF) and the evening starts from 7pm. As the email says, we encourage people to try and get there for 7pm or as close to as possible please. A great night of entertainment and celebration awaits! See you tomorrow 🎉

Please see below upcoming masters cross country championships taking place in Acklam! With these being masters championships, it looks like you do have to be 35 or over to take part. https://www.nemaa.co.uk/nemaaxc2025.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawG-a_pleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHR6kIF-qIBUNJQvhcUlZuYCs9bmCaWnQrbNW05ennMXT7P8aI3wKAvUNRw_aem_qLRfDBx0quVKUYkz25ZU6w

Members Member of the Year - Final Vote! Thank you to everyone who took their time to nominate someone from the club, for members member of the year. The initial deadline has now passed, and we received a lot of nominations for a lot of members. As in previous years, these nominations have been reviewed, and we have now shortlisted 5 men and 5 women. The 5 men shortlisted are: Tom Holland , Glenn Cooper , Tom Ramsey , Steve Dickson and John Wilson. The 5 women shortlisted are: Francesca Brito , Helen Johnston, Izzy Morgan, Nicole Edwards and Rachel Kate. Below is another form, where you will be able to pick one male and one female. You will also see on the form, the reasons that the individuals above…

Morning, Due to insufficient numbers, the unofficial session in Ropner park will not be going ahead as planned this morning. Hope everyone had a lovely Christmas and wishing you all a happy new year. 🎄🎉