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It’s not always easy finding the motivation to run so here are couple of training suggestions for this week (Mon 23rd – Sun 29th Nov), one fun and one a bit more performance focused. Please be aware these aren’t official Striders sessions, just ideas for you to do, so there’s no obligation and should you …
It’s important to stay safe when out running so before you go out, please consider the following: 1. Are you dressed appropriately for the weather and terrain? 2. Can you be seen? Colours, High-viz, reflective clothing & lights. 3. Have you planned your route? Or have an idea where you are going? 4. Does someone …
We know you’re missing our Striders sessions… and we’re missing you too, but it’s been great keeping in touch on our Whatsapp and Facebook Groups and seeing how you’re getting on during lockdown. It’s not always easy finding the motivation to run so here are couple of training suggestions for this week (Mon 16th – …
Given the recent announcement by the UK Government to introduce new national restrictions in England from 5th November 2020 Stour Striders training sessions will be cancelled until further notice. The ‘lockdown’ is currently in place until Wednesday 2 December. Can I still run? Yes! Whilst there are many restrictions to reduce day-to-day contact with other …
Ghosts, ghouls, zombies, werewolves and witches were out in force on Tuesday as the Striders dressed-up for the Halloween themed training session (27/10/20). Catching up with fellow runners is always a treat but a bonus was seeing the effort some went to, with Lucie’s Beetlejuice a masterpiece! Even if you didn’t turn up in fancy-dress …
The Canterbury Riverside 10k, organised by Running and Riding, took place on Sunday 26 October with 143 runners taking part in this postponed race originally scheduled for March. The route will be familiar for most Striders, starting at the Chartham Village Hall and taking the river path to Toddlers Cove in Canterbury before looping back …
Little did we know that when we met up in September 2018 that our group would end up having this many members and that so many people in Chartham and the surrounding areas loved running! With a smaller group it was easy to get information to everyone, but as the number of Striders has increased, …
With the restart of Stour Striders Running Club on the 1st September, I need to draw your attention to a number of documents which I have uploaded today. These documents are necessary for Striders to restart safely and are mandated by English Athletics. Firstly, the COVID-19 Training plan. This document contains important information regarding the …