01Sep 2024 by Gail Robinson

Club merchandise

Club News
For anyone who wishes to purchase club merchandise, please speak to myself or Andy J (Jennie Johnston) and we will be happy to help you. We do hold some items in-stock (race shirts, embroidered green & blue shirts etc) as well as being able to order other items such as the blue hoodies. More items can be ordered via the Sprinters website, where we have a dedicated sub-page to order hi-viz training shirts, blue half zip tops etc We will also shortly hold a merchandise night at the club where you can purchase items to take away on the night. In the meantime, if you need any advice, let one of us know 👍🏻 Kris & Andy
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01Sep 2024 by Helen Johnston

A thank you …

Club News
6 months ago tomorrow I had my second knee op within 7 months putting right complications from the 1st surgery & with still no guarantee I’d get back running again after fracturing my  tibial plateau last July. Today I did my first ‘race’ in 15 months - the Boro 10k. I got to pin a race number to my striders vest & just go run & hopefully do it with a smile on my face!  😊😊😊🏃🏼‍♀️‍➡️🏃🏼‍♀️‍➡️🏃🏼‍♀️‍➡️ I’d like to say a massive thanks to Striders for all your support not just today but over the last year or so- it’s helped keep me motivated & focused not just to get back to running but to try to be stronger than ever in doing so. It’s not been easy but the…
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30Aug 2024 by Gail Robinson

League event no.15. Marshall Drive parkrun 31/8/24

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**LEAGUE EVENT no.15** Marshall Drive parkrun. Sat 31st Aug. Usual drill.. club vest or green top to be worn if you want league points. Also, we now have to mention if you haven’t done any of the league events it is now too late to join in as we only have 7 events left. However, please come along to the parkrun to enjoy the social aspect of being a Strider 💚💙 Please be aware of how many events you have completed, if Marshall Drive is your second event then you will need to complete the remaining events which includes Acklam XC for which you will need to be affiliated. As parkrun starts at 9am, be around the start area for 8:50am for the group photo. please see Marshall Drive parkrun…
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29Aug 2024 by Thomas Ramsey

September Session Plan

Club News, Training
❗️All Inclusive on tour, Trail Runs and Time Trials❗️ Here is the session plan for September 👇 Tuesday’s will be as normal with all seven groups meeting at the clubhouse. At least two groups from the seven will be assigned the track to train on every Tuesday. The groups on the track will remain separate and will all be doing their own session decided by their coach. 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Every Thursday throughout September, members will have the option of training from the club on the track or taking part in session away from the club. All sessions will be suitable for all abilities. See below 👇 Thursday 5th Option 1️⃣ - All inclusive track session Option 2️⃣ - All inclusive Trail Run taking place along Wynyard Walkway. This will be a…
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26Aug 2024 by Gail Robinson

NYSD Cross Country 24/25

Club News
LONG POST ALERT.. Cross Country. The XC season starts in October; for now the organisers NYSD Harriers are requesting we provide a list of our club runners taking part. We can add additional members as the season goes on so if you’re unsure maybe spectate before deciding. The XC is open to all abilities. The XC season is made up of 6 events plus a relay event with the end of season presentations held at South Park. The distances are approx 6.5k for the female events.. 10k for the male events. If you wish to take part you must be affiliated with England Athletics; comment below re affiliating if you need to do this. All we need at the moment to register you are names, affiliation number & DOB. As…
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26Aug 2024 by Thomas Ramsey

27/08/24 – Club Sessions now open for booking

Club News, Training
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 | Intervals (10/10/10) 22-25 | Mile Cut Down (Track) 25-27 | Mile Cut Down 27-30 | Intervals (10/10/10) 30-33 | Mile Cut Down (Track) 33+ | 100m Repeats *Please note track sessions are subject to the weather. If we have a lot of rain the track can become too wet to train on. In this situation the coaches will carry out the same or a very similar session in the surrounding areas nearby to the club.  Also note, some groups may have to merge together if a group has less than three members signed up* Members have up until 17:30 tomorrow to book onto a session. Bookings can not be…
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26Aug 2024 by Samuel Johnston

GNR Bus

Club News
GNR bus For all those travelling to the Great North Run on our bus, deadline for payment will be Monday 2nd September. This will allow us to pay the bus company in good time. Please make the payment to the following account: Mr Daniele Meucci 04-00-03 01145103 Please DO NOT send to the normal Striders account. Thank you to those who have already paid. If you have any issues, please catch up with myself or Dan. Kris.
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21Aug 2024 by Thomas Ramsey

22/08/24 – Club Sessions now open for booking

Club News, Training
Tomorrow’s session will be an all inclusive track session and is now open for booking via GymCatch. This session will be suitable for all abilities. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ https://gymcatch.com/app/provider/5233/events Members have up until 17:30 tomorrow to book onto a session. Bookings can not be made after this time. Please ensure you have signed up and received a confirmation email before joining your group. 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ *Please note, in the event of a lot rain the track can become too wet to train on. Should this be the case the session will take place using the streets close by to the clubhouse*
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19Aug 2024 by Thomas Ramsey

20/08/24 – Club Sessions now open for booking

Club News, Training
Tomorrow’s sessions are as follows and are open for booking via GymCatch. 👇🏻 https://gymcatch.com/app/provider/5233/events Sub 20 | 800m, 400m & 200m Repeats (Track) 20-22 | Hills 22-25 | Tempo Run 25-27 | Mile Repeats 27-30 | Pyramid Session (Track) 30-33 | 100m & 200m Repeats 33+ | Hills *Please note track sessions are subject to the weather. If we have a lot of rain the track can become too wet to train on. In this situation the coaches will carry out the same or a very similar session in the surrounding areas nearby to the club.  Also note, some groups may have to merge together if a group has less than three members signed up* Members have up until 17:30 tomorrow to book onto a session. Bookings can not be…
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