Sadly, another summer has passed and winter training commences on Monday 16th September.

As usual, Gary has again compiled a new comprehensive winter training schedule well in advance so that you can all peruse to see what treats lie in store for you over the coming months. Follow the link Winter Training 2024-25 for details.  Please note the new venues for the hill sessions.   Level 3 and the faster Level 2 members will meet at Drayton Lane  while Level 1 and the remaining Level 2 members will meet at Waterlooville swimming pool as usual and run to the training venue in Hurstville Drive.  Details are given in the link.

We finally have  set up the facility  to order hoodies online – see below:-

You can now order and pay online and there will also be some other items added to the range in due course,  so watch this space for some other exciting branded Striders Merchandise:

To order please follow the link below:

https://shops.hambleside-merchandise.co.uk/club-shops

Many thanks to Bekki Leaves and her team for orgainising the annual Denmead 10 k club run and well done to all 67 members who took part!

View the link Denmead 10 k club run 2024 to see the full results

The Old Mill Lane hill has been closed for an extended period due to a badger set causing a section of road along Old Mill Lane to become unsafe. This was found during routine maintenance work. Badgers and their sets are protected by law hence the closure whilst plans can be made to assess and repair the damage and avoid disturbing the set.

I have had to devise an alternative route so as not to disturb the set and reduce the risk to club members on the closed section of road. This link  Denmead 10k Training Route shows the revised route, please take a look at the document to familiarise yourself with the new route.

Gary

Head Coach

The lovely Dawn has put together the Spring Newsletter .  As always thank you to Dawn for her time in putting this together.  Also to all of you that contribute.  It really is great reading everyone’s input.

A massive well done to all of you that have run recent marathons!  There have been some impressive personal achievements and shows that all that hard work pays off.  It has been great seeing everyone do so well! Please see APRIL RESULTS for full details

I would also like to welcome Kimberley Churchill into her new role as Vice Chairman.  I believe she will a great addition and look forward to having her on board.

This does mean therefore that we have a space on the committee for a club ladies members rep.  For any of you that may be interested please let me know.

Clare

I would like to congratulate Gerard Beauvoisin; the club has awarded him a Lifetime Membership.  Gerard was one of our founding members and whilst he is unable to train with us in recent years he has been an active member since the very beginning and we would like to thank him for his commitment to the club.

Clare

Don’t forget, If anyone ever has any articles/race reports etc our lovely Dawn would greatly appreciate any contributions you may have.