Author: Andy Johnston

For those not on FB - post from Lee Buckle What a great turnout for the 30-33+ Sunday social (hopefully the first of many) A great bunch and well done to Angela Stirling Kirsten Ki Mary Marron Amy Gallilee (Tony) Adam Potter and Alan Draper. Thanks everyone, hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. If anyone would like adding to a Sunday social WhatsApp group just send me a text with your name on to 07982 686245 “Even if you join the Sunday social what’s app group, remember to check the striders members page on Facebook or here for other social runs, they are there for all members & all are welcome” Lee

Post from Kris Allen for those not on FB Hi all I’ve been busy plotting a route for this weeks Sunday Social and it’s………Laps of the Barrage!!! Only joking. Who would possibly want to do that?! 🤔😉 So, we’re back to the club for a 9 am start for the social one. Route will be about 10 miles at between 9 and 9 and a half minute mile pace. All welcome. Please comment below if you are wanting to come along (if already commented on Facebook no need to comment here too) Remember these are not official club runs so taking part is at own risk. See you Sunday!!

For those not on FB - post from Lee Buckle If anyone is interested a few of the 30-30’s and 33+ have talked about meeting up on Sundays for an unofficial social run. Maybe 5,6 or 7 miles, but this is flexible. 0930 in the club car park this Sunday (6th) if interested. Thanks Andy J

For those not on Facebook The Cleveland STAY relays...our next club challenge. The Cleveland Way Relays are scheduled for Sunday 20th June 2021. Unfortunately we have insufficient numbers to enter a Striders team this year. This is understandable with ongoing Covid restrictions and logistics around car sharing and support vehicle protocol too. However, like we did in 2020 we thought we would again do our own local version of the relay in teams. There are 16 legs on the Cleveland Way Relay from 6k to 14k. We are looking for people to run the distance for each leg at any point over the weekend of the 19/20 June at a location of their choosing. The idea being that each team runs the same length as the Cleveland Way Relay distance.…

For those not on FB 5k mini league final standings Of the 62 runners and riders who signed up 33 managed to complete five of the seven rounds. Well done to everyone who took part each week. Great turnout throughout the seven rounds. The main aim of the league was to give us all that extra bit of motivation to go and complete a 5k week on week. By looking at all the times across the seven weeks it seems we achieved that so job done as they say. A round of applause 👏👏 to Helen Johnston and Rob Parker who topped the female and male charts. Your keepsake awards are on order (they genuinely are) and will be presented when we can. Thanks again everyone for the interest shown…

SportsShoes.com Club Discount June 2021 code is GYFJN7 giving 10% off and free standard shipping, worth £4.99 (on orders over £30). Valid until 3rd July. Please remember the code should not be circulated outside the club membership. Thanks Andy Jo

For those not on FB Hi all Whilst some groups are busier than others there is still availability across the board for tonight’s F2F club sessions. All bookings as usual via MagnaPass and please meet on the grassed area in front of the college. It’s going to be a warm one so please also bring fluids as necessary. Thanks Andy J

for those not on FB Hi all Week 7 of 7. The last reminder for those in the 5k handicap league. Deadline tomorrow (Thursday 8pm) for round 7 times please. With club F2F sessions also tomorrow evening sometime today might be your last chance to chase your watch for 3.1 miles 😀. Final league tables will be circulated over the weekend. Enjoy. Andy J

For those not on FB Hi all Usual Wednesday 5k mini league nudge. All round 6 times to the gmail address by 8pm tomorrow (20th) please. Thanks Andy J

For those not on FB Hi all F2F Session availability 18.5.21 Remember , as per previous announcement group sizes increase from tonight. Sub 22 : 8 spaces available 22-25: 3 spaces available 25-27: 7 spaces available 27-30 : 5 spaces available 33-33 : 4 spaces available 33+ : 6 spaces available Walk to run : 8 spaces available All bookings via MagnaPass please. Despite the clubhouse now being open all groups will continue meet on the grass area in front of the college please. Clubhouse facilities are now available before, during and after but please bring a face mask if planning to use them. Thanks Andy J