Category: Club News

 Sportsshoes.com Club discount code for October is APFHS3 - 10% discount plus free standard shipping, valid until 31st October. Please do not circulate the code outside the club Andy J

York Marathon & 10 miler bus update: Sunday 17th October 2021: Departs Stockton Town FC at 7am and return from York at approx 4:30pm I have 37 names on the list so its £11.50 return each please which includes a tip for the driver (I cant think why I am waiting for Ben Robinson to comment on his tip for the driver Payment will be on the day by cash please. Sarah A Winter Jennie Johnston x2 Doreen Morris Doz x 2 Kris Allen Samuel Johnston Kay Martin Nick Martin Gail Allison-Robinson Ben Robinson Gina King Sue King Alan King Liz Simpson Faye Buckton x 3 Michael Burke x 3 me! Abby Barker x 2 Sandra S Philip Swash Judith Cook x 2 Robert Parker Melanie Preece Lee Buckle Angela…

Good Luck to all our marathoners this weekend - give us a comment if you are running one Special mention goes to Finlay Pennington who will be running the London Marathon representing Stockton Striders AC after his name was pulled out the hat in our club ballot. I'm sure after all your training on hills and dales the city streets will be a doddle

Hope you wont mind me posting this but this Sunday I am running (well run/walking) Kielder Marathon and raising funds for The Trinity Holistic Centre a charity very close to Striders very own Paula Radcliffe lookalike Debbie Edwards as she continues her treatment for breast cancer. As ever she is doing this with the strength and courage just like she does with her running, not letting any barriers get in her way! In a true testimony to our club ethos when Sue Russell heard I was doing the marathon as a billy no mates she messaged me to say she wanted to do it with me - a thank you for all the support she had when training for her first marathon and for Debbie too. Whilst Sue and I…

Extra Long Post Alert For those not on FB Club Updates - October Hi all From Tuesday 5th October we will be reverting back to our traditional two all groups sessions a week. All Tuesday and Thursday sessions will start at 630 pm and bookings will continue to be made via MagnaPass. For the time being we will continue to meet on the grassed area in front of the college unless advised otherwise. As the nights are now drawing in members attending sessions are urged to wear high viz/light/reflective clothing. Be seen, be safe. Due to the impending dark nights no group sessions will be held on the track until spring 2022. However, in addition to Tuesday and Thursday official group sessions we are exploring track availability for members use…

Please remember….tonight’s club sessions, • 25-27 and 27-30 groups only you are meeting track side at 6pm. • 30-33 you are meeting at Ropner Park bandstand at 6:30pm. • Everyone else meeting at 6:30pm in your usual spots. Thanks Andy J

For those not on FB Striders Pizza/Quiz Night Friday 1st October Thanks to all those who have confirmed their attendance and have already paid for their pizza/quiz tickets. We will accept cash on the night but those that want to pay via BACS to the usual Striders account you are still welcome to do so. Please let us know asap if you can now no longer make it. This will help with finalising team numbers. Please arrive from 7pm onwards, pizza at 745 pm (ish) and the quiz starts at 815 pm (ish). The pizzas are ordered and the questions are written. What could possibly go wrong….. Thanks Andy J

Please remember : due to the fading light the track session tonight (28th) is 6pm start and can everyone meet trackside. Thanks Andy J

**Long post alert** To all our XC participants.. next Sunday 3rd October kicks off the Cross Country series. With the first one nice and local; taking place at Acklam. Few points to make you aware of: Photo of the routes shown below. Please read the information provided regarding use of the Acorn centre and the times of your races. Parking may be limited, car sharing would be an option to help with this, although we do appreciate under the current covid climate you may want to travel solo. If lifts are needed please shout up and if anyone is happy to car share please let other members know. Striders tops must be worn. Look out for the Striders tent and flag this is where you will obtain your XC number…

From Kris Allen Sorry for the late post! Sunday Social tomorrow from the club at 9 am. About 10 miles at approx 9 minute mile pace. All welcome. See you in the morning 🙂