Alstonefield Striders

 

We continue to go from strength to strength with the running group so if there is anyone out there who wants to keep fit, train for a half marathon or even a full one, come and join this friendly group.  All ages and abilities welcome.

We meet 9.00am Sundays – Alstonefield Playing Fields – 11.00am if there is a church service taking place in the village.  For those really keen, we have started an evening mid-week run, which is usually agreed after our Sunday run.

The Ashbourne half marathon – 19th September 2010, the Dovedale Dash 7th November 2010 – are events the group are working towards – goals that a few months ago hardly seemed possible.  Now we have members running for ONE HOUR who have never done any running in their lives, so anything is achievable.  One person we must mention is Tara Allen who ran in the ‘Race for Life’.  She came in 7th out of 1300.  Tara had been running with the group for two months and had not previously run for over 10 years so a big ‘Well Done’ to her.  For further information email paulbinfield@tiscali.co.uk

News – 10th August 2010

Great runs from the Striders, venue Parwich – Tuesday 3rd August 2010.  Peter Linley again ran a tremendous race,  just being edged into second place.  Well Done Peter – keep up the good work.  We had great runs in the senior race from Sue Purvis, Dot Griffin, Tony Gibbon, running against many seasoned club runners – Well Done to them, Bring on the Ashbourne half marathon and the Dovedale Dash.

News – 21st March 2010 – The Striders do their ‘bit’ for Sports Relief

On a beautiful sunny day 12 Striders ran along the Manifold Trail after first tackling Larkstone Lane to finally finish at Hulme End.  For their hard earned efforts, they contributed £64.00 towards Sports Relief.  Keep up the good work and Happy First Anniversary to all you Striders!

News – 29th November 2009

Alstonefield Striders recently celebrated a successful first season of running by holding a post run brunch.  The brunch was to thank Paul and Maureen Binfield for all their time and effort they have given.  Their dedication to the club has been outstanding.  The year has seen many goal posts achieved, from fell races to 1/2 marathons and most recently a huge contingency running the Dovedale dash.
Thankyou to all who made the morning a success.

News – 24th October 2009

For your diaries – 1st November 2009 – Dovedale Dash time – race time 11.00am.  Fun Run 10.00am.  Alstonefield Striders are entering a strong side into the main race (at least 15 runners), and a few of the youngsters are entering the Fun Run.  Good Luck to all and congratulations for achieving all this in just 7 months. 

We are always looking for new members to join our friendly group.  All ages and abilities very welcome.

News:  13th September 2009

After a wonderful evening celebrating Hilda and Peter Leason’s Golden Wedding Anniversary, it was all systems go for the Alstonefield Striders on the morning of Sunday 13th September 2009.

Tara Allen, Dot Griffin and Paul Binfield entered the half marathon and did themselves proud.  Jamie and Patrick Mcilroy and Peter and Thomas Linley ran the fun run, again great runs from these four.  A special mention to Jamie who shattered the 200 plus runners to finish in 1st place.

Considering the Striders were only formed just over 6 months ago, this is a wonderful achievement – Well Done to you all.  Bring on the Dovedale Dash!

News:  21st June 2009

Please note we are now starting at 9.00am on Sundays through the summer months, 11.00am if there is a church service.  We are also doing additional runs in the evening during the week – all ages and abilities welcome.

News:  19th July 2009

 Distance markers have been placed around the playing fields, four times round the outer edge of the field and you have completed one mile plus a little extra – a good way to monitor your progress.  So please use them for your power walking, jogging, running and you will soon reap the benefit.  A note for your diaries:  Parwich Run 4th August, Ashbourne half marathon 13th September and the Dovedale Dash in November.

 News:  6th February 2010

We are just 11 months into the formation of Alstonefield Striders.  In that time we have completed various runs including the Ashbourne Half Marathon and the Dovedale Dash.  Saturday 6th February 2010 saw even more success when Thomas Linley from Alstonefield, Izzie from Parwich, Oliver from Thorpe and Benjo from Stanshope ran in the County Cross Championships and what runs they had, all of them giving 110% – their determination was certainly something to witness!  What great prospects this group have (watch this space in the near future).

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