I remember hearing talk last July/August at the club about costumes and an ark being built then a rehearsal run with Mik and Grant in fancy dress (Mr & Mrs Noah).
I thought at the time they were mad but where do I find myself today, on the start line ...
For the second year on the trot I made the trip to Franceto run the Medoc marathon, although this time I left the family at home.
This quite simply is the best marathon on the planet, forget a timed performance, just embrace the atmosphere, company, win...
In 2011 my husband, friends from ‘Team Moose’ and a few fellow members of Sandbach Striders disappeared on a long “boys” weekend. Apparently it is customary for these weekends to involve some sporting activities, a bit of sight seeing, a spot of ...
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I left my house at 8.45am as I knew that I needed to get to Upper Tean, on the other side of Cheadle for the St Thomas’s 7 mile road race which started at 10.30am. I am glad I left early as my satnav took me to Stone which I drove round twice, then...
Well, after having to drop out of the Médoc marathon due to a wedding commitment I simply had to find another race to do in preparation for the upcoming track marathon.
Approaching mile 20
The race I chose was the Pilgrims marathon in Surrey. The race ...
Saturday October 20th sees the inaugural Sandbach Striders Monopoly run.
A 15.7 mile run/walk/crawl through the streets of London around every location on the Monopoly board.Entry is open to all members of Sandbach Striders and costs a mere £5 - All spee...
I entered this race early in the year and had planned to use it to try and improve my 10k time to around 58 minutes, but funny how things never seem to go to plan. I did the race with my daughter and a friend from work whom I had convinced that the race...
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On Saturday 8 September I ran the Ipstones 5 mile race. Thankfully I got a lift from Janet and Sue of South Cheshire Harriers as my sense of direction when I get anywhere near the Leek/Ashborne road leaves a lot to be desired.
Thank god for a bit ...
The latest edition of the members handbook can now be downloaded.
There is a version in Word here.Or a PDF version here.
