If you are interested in improving your fitness and meeting new folks, feel free to turn up at any Wednesday or Sunday meeting - just let someone know it's your first time and we'll put you with a group that matches your ability (unless your name is Paula Radcliffe...). If you would like more info, please contact any of the committee members, introduced below, who will be pleased to help.

 

Terry Coppenhall (Chairman) email

 

Jill Young (Club Secretary) email

I am in my 6th year of Sandbach Striders. I used to run 1 or 2 miles on my own now and again, but decided I needed other like minded people to run with. I found the club via the website. On my first night I was made to feel very welcome, regardless of my ability. Someone is always there to run with you, at your pace and distance, whether it is just a short, slow jog or training for a race. I now run twice a week, and have completed 3 half marathons. However, I think the strength of the club is as a social one. Everyone is friendly, and we have social events, which include partners and non-runners - The best £4 a month I spend !

Tom Mayell ( Treasurer ) email

I have been a member of Sandbach Striders for 2 years and have been running since I was 12.  As one of the keener runners in the club, I want to develop the opportunities available to help our members improve.  I have instigated our club championship which constitutes a series of races for which our members score points according to their performance.  However the points are scored in relation to one's own personal best - hence the fastest runner does not necessarily win.  I am also keen for the club to retain its social vitality and be a welcoming place for complete beginners.  As Treasurer I am also responsible for looking after the pennies!

Caroline Brockbank ( Race Co-ordinator ) email

I joined Sandbach Striders a few years ago after running the Leeds half marathon. My confidence gained in this race gave me the impetus to walk into a room full of new people – I shouldn’t have been worried though as everyone is really friendly. Some days when I don’t feel like running I come to the club and am always glad that I did. Fast or Slow pace – there is always somebody to run with and motivate you.  I completed the London Marathon in 2008 and have taken part in many local races. This year (2010) I hope to run in as many cross country and fell runs as possible. I have also organised the Sandbach 10K for the last two years and will continue to be the club’s race co-ordinator for this year’s race.

Clare Pheasey – Committee Member & Social Secretary email

Cheryl Hutchins - Committee Member

Catherine Greaves - Committee Member

Bob Kettle - Committee Member
 

Chris Brumby ( Website ) email

I joined Sandbach Striders in the spring of 2007 having spent the first few months of the year running and cycling on my own. My only regret is that I didn't join years ago, knowing there's a group of like minded and very nice people to run with whatever the weather is a huge incentive to get out there and run. I've gone from running to get fit to running for the sheer pleasure of it. I completed a half marathon in September 2008 and have done a few more since. Now after vowing never to do one I'm entered in the 2010 Edinburgh Marathon. Just about got the hang of the web master role, any comments or suggestions most welcome.