Tuesday 31st JanuaryNormal 7:00 club run - Sports talk cancelled
"Not only are Stamford Striders the town's only running club, they are also the most open and welcoming club you could hope to find"
We are a friendly, active running club open to all abilities of runners over 18.
Training meets are on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 7pm at our home at
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Off to the dogs: watch someone else do the running for a change
Whether its the lucky number they're wearing, the lean, keen look in their eyes - or an ability to relieve themselves dead close to the startline - we all have ways of picking our favourite runners. And this year you can do it all before the Thorney 10k. Yes, Striders are off to Peterborough Greyhound Stadium in March, so if you fancy a flutter on Fido and his fourlegged (we hope) friends, then log in and stick your mucky pawprint on the Forumwhere Algie's started the squeaky chew-ball rolling. Once enough Striders and guests have been collared to come, arrangements will be made and you'll be kept in the loop. Doggy choc to all those signing up. Sad spaniel eyes at those who disobey.
Simon Fell set a storming pace at the Folksworth 15 on Sunday, battling a fierce Fen wind to come an ultra-impressive 6th and forge a new PB with 1:28:59. Jim Morris also nipped back with the front pack, coming 17th in 1:34:21. Algie Audas was next home for Stamford, in 1:54:27, followed closely by Vicky Old in 1:58:26. Dave Aust, one of the club's recent beginners and running this distance for the first time, clocked a steely 2:10:16, with long distance veteran Becca Brown (although also running her first 15 miler) crossing the line in a highly respectable 2:35:57.
A bunch of brave souls stepped out for a freezing Ropsley Raid run on Sunday 15 Jan - a choice of 6 or 13 off-road miles. Frosty conditions kept the usual mud in check to give the Striders some swift finishing times... 13-MILE RESULTS:Paul Hannah 1:45;Andy Wade 1:56; Amanda Hannah 1:57; Mick Revill (currently down for two times: 1:59 and 2:01); Maria Sowerby 2:18; Sheona Revill 2:19. 6-MILE RESULTS: David and Freddie Babbs joint 4th in 45:45; Celina Silver 59:41; Nicholas Smith 59:50
Stamford Striders! Please email Nick to say you are able to help out over the Valentine's race weekend. Set-up helpers are needed for Saturday 11th; marshals and helpers very much in demand for Sunday 12th. You will be rewarded with a packed lunch, a pretty awesome day - and with knowing you played a vital part in making this Stamford's premier athletics event!
Striders can enjoy a Yoga Day with a discount on Sunday 26 Feb at The William Cecil. The full day of relaxation includes two big sessions of yoga, lunch and a walk around Burghley, plus relaxation techniques, meditation, and visualisations, morning and afternoon tea/coffee - and cake! Men and women welcome and no experience necessary. Usually £95, Striders pay £80 if booked now. To register, email Laura Goodliffe at lauracharlie@hotmail.com and send her the Striders’ UKA number as proof of membership (you can find that on one of the news pages here, but only if you log in).
Spikes and studs were the order of the day at the Huncote Hash on New Year's Eve - the 6.5ml course attracting a record turnout with 338 finishers. The terrain was a mixture of very muddy woodland trails, very muddy fields, numerous stiles, some seemingly never-ending steps, 45-degree hillsides, one massive hill and rounding off with a stream crossing, (did I mention the mud?) all in all a proper cross-country event. Despite this being a tough course, many of the runners chose to wear fancy dress - disheartening to be overtaken by Buzz Lightyear and Woody from Toy Story, but a fun and friendly way to end the year.
- Paul Hannah
Paul finished in 54:07 (94th) and Amanda Hannah in 1:06:42 (219th).
Striders racked up PBs and prizes in near-perfect conditions at the Waterside 5 on New Year's Eve. Competing against a strong field, Simon Fell (pictured middle) swept past the finish in 5th place (27:37), Jim Morris (pictured left) in 10th (29:14) just ahead of Mark Popple (29:43, pictured right). Between them they took the Men's Team prize for Stamford. Vicky Old was 1st Senior Woman and 50th overall in a super-swift 34:08. Next home was David Lewis in 37:30, chased in by Nicholas Smith (38:58), Robin Ball (39:11), Suzanne Moon (39:16), Dave Aust (39:17) and Helen Randall (40:32). Maria Sowerby (44:06 & 2nd FV55) led the next clutch of close times, with Amy Claypole (44:26), Alan Gray (45:14), Celina Silver (45:20) and Eugene Perrett (48:13). Running with the team was newcomer Ian Hovell, completing his first race in a commendable 51:20. Not sure if it's a New Year resolution coming out early, but Alan and Eugene were logged as female veterans. Nice try guys.
Here's our guide to staying safe while running with us. While stretching at Blackstone's, stay off the gravel car park to avoid trainers getting tyre marks on them. Leave a gap between you and the runner in front, so you have time to spot holes and trip hazards. Shout "hole!" when you see one, to warn runners behind. Don't wear headphones, so you can hear warnings (and club gossip). Focus on the ground ahead... even if you're chatting. Go easy over grass - it can hide cracks in the ground. Look out for low-hanging branches and thorny things at eye-height. Stay in single file on country roads and shout "car!" to warn others. Wear high-vis or similar in low light. If you do come a cropper, club First Aiders are Alan Hayes, Sue Tomlin, Martin Cattell, Brian Kearsey, Mark Popple and Suzanne Moon, who carry first aid kits and mobile phones on club runs.
Striders' vests, tech t-shirts and long-sleeved tech tops are now in stock (£15 each) and jackets (£31), so if you want to stay warm in style, place your orders now! Please see Mick or another committee member for details.
Here are the 10 Club Championship races to enter this year! You need to do 6 races (including one each in categories, A, B & C). Your best scores count, so the more you race, the better your chances! Plus, for each you enter, you'll be in the draw to win a £20 Advance Performance voucher. 1: May 1 - Langtoft 10K (Cat A) - RESULTS... 2: June 1 - Ropsley 6 (Cat A) - RESULTS... 3: June 25 - Crowland Show 12K (Cat C) 4: July 30 - Heckington 10 Miles (Cat B) 5: August 29 - Grimsthorpe 10K (Cat C) 6: September 25 - West Pinchbeck 10K (Cat A) 7: October 9 - Great Eastern Run (Cat B) 8: December 4 - Nene Valley 10 (Cat B) 9: December 31 - Waterside 5 (Cat A) 10: March 25 (2012) - Thorney 10K (Cat C)
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