Sandbach Striders

Three striders braved the wintry showers and cold north westerly winds to take part in the St Luke’s Hospice 10k at Oulton Park. 

Mat memorising the route

Katie (and husband Nick, a runner but not yet a Strider!) and Matt and Elaine Wood. It’s St Luke’s first 10k and because it wasn’t widely advertised only 82 people registered and only 50ish turned up for the race.

This is a great venue for a race, ample parking on tarmac, plenty of toilets, a café serving hot and cold food and drinks and most importantly a good running surface. There were no trip hazards and no mud or puddles.  The race consisted of just over two laps around the undulating race track.

The view of the track from the air

Katie and Nick crossed the line together in 58:48. Elaine finished in 58:49 a new PB, shaving 42 seconds off her previous.  Matt finished in 51.30 a new PB and 3:48 minutes faster than his Great Langdale (another undulating course!) time set in April 2014. When does undulating become hilly? 

Discuss.

At the end of the race we received a medal, mulled wine and mince pies - good training for Wednesday evening.

Mat, Katie and Elaine on the podium

We would definitely recommend Oulton Park as a good running venue and it’s only 13 miles up the road, just beyond Winsford.

For more information visit the website.

Matt