Sandbach Striders


It was a cold and frosty weekend, but the Striders braved the cold at 6 events over the weekend.

At a very frosty Congleton Parkrun, along with 8 members were 2 of the canine Striders, and a PB for Hannah Gay. Full results were as follows:
Andy Thomas 20:19
Stephen McLean 20:44
Lisa Highfield 24:49
Alice Sharpe 27:36
Paul Nicholls 30:19
Hannah Gay 31:59 (Personal Best)
Julia Dunlop 32:10
John Wright 34:57

Striders at the Congleton Parkrun

Meanwhile at Delamere Parkrun, Tracey Surridge managed a course best in 31:17.

Further afield, Liz O’Keeffe continues to represent the Striders in Bulgaria, completing her local Parkrun in 27:05, despite it being cooler over there too.
Liz O’Keeffe (right) with friend (left)


Tony Taylor and Grant Stanning took part in the popular annual Cheddleton 10k Pudding race, a 3 lap well supported hilly course which give all finishers a Christmas pudding! Tony finished in a time of 40:35 in 38th place, with Grant coming in in 1:18:36.
Tony Taylor with Grant Stanning at the Cheddleton Pudding run
On Sunday, Gillian, Lee-Ann, and Moe, competed in the well supported, undulating 40th City of Salfords Women’s 5.25 mile race.
Lee-Ann Galway 43:09
Gillian Fallows 53:11
Moe Dutton 53:11
Lee-Ann Galway, Moe Dutton, and Gillian Fallows at the Women’s 5.25 mile race

And finally this week, our Chairlady Cheryl Hutchins, with husband Gordon and dog Tolli took on the self navigating Rab Mini Mountain Series on Tintwistle Moor in the Lake District. Snow was found whilst up the hills. Despite fighting with heather (the plant!) and the bogs, all 3 completed in the course in 4 hours 7 minutes!
Gordon, Cheryl and Tolli at the RAB Mini Mountain Marathon


Sandbach Striders are a friendly and encouraging running club that welcome new members of all abilities.