About us

Sandbach Striders was born back in 2003. Since the early days, membership has grown with a firm ethos of the club being not just about running but social activities as well. The club is affiliated to UK AAA and has its own qualified coaches. Many other special events take place on various nights too.

The club meets on Wednesdays at 18:30 and Sundays at 09:00 at Elworth Cricket Club.

Whilst many members compete in races from 5k to Marathons, the emphasis remains purely on keeping people motivated and having fun. Why not scan through our race reports to see what we’ve been up to? Having read them, you’re sure to see why Sandbach Striders has developed the motto of being

"No Ordinary Running Club!"

Tuesday 9 December 2014

Race Report: Newcastle Dales Dash 07/12/2014

Staffordshire County Council,  aided by Newcastle AC, held there annual 'Dales Dash'
10k run on Sunday 7th December. 
Tony on the downhill stretch t the finish line

It is a 10k multi terrain run around the 'Apedale Community Country Park', which is reclaimed land from the old mining area. 'Multi Terrain' is a very apt description,  because the course took us along gravel paths, muddy fields, tarmac you name it,  what's more it was very hilly,  horribly hilly.

Of the 200 entries,  2 striders took part,  Heather Carter and myself. After a quick
breifing,  we were counted down and sent on our way round the country park. There
was no gentle start, as we were soon faced with one of many steep inclines, followed by  sharp descents, this was the story of the race, along tracks and narrow paths up and down, and up again.

One of the nice things with this race, there was lots of moral support, with local people out in force, cheering us on, and I did here someone shout 'come on sandbach', which was nice to here.

Heather raced of into the distance,  which she has a habit of doing lately, and I took
a more leisurely pace behind. After about 5k, I caught her up, and just managed to get
club line honours, though I'm not sure for how much longer.

We finished a respectable 26th and 29th with times of 44m 52s and 45m 25s
respectively.  Heather kept up her winning tradition,  finishing 3rd lady, and winning
a voucher. All finishers were given a china mug as a memento of the event, which
was a nice touch.

This was a great race, well organised, with a festive feel. Its a bit tough on the old
legs, and not a pb race, but I'd definitely do it again.

For more information visit the website.

Tony