Is Striders for me ?
If you already run and are 18 or over then the best way to see if joining Stamford Striders is for you is to come along and run as a guest at either a Tuesday or Wednesday session for a couple of weeks. Feel free to try both sessions as they do work slightly differently.
To enjoy a Tuesday session, you should be able to run around 4 miles at a pace of 12 minute miles or better (groups range from 11:30 minute mile pace to 7 minute miles) with short stops a few times during the session
Wednesday sessions consist of one or two 5k (3 mile) loops. You should be able to run consistently for 30 minutes. Paces faster than approximately 14 minute miles (so faster than average walking pace) can be accommodated by adapting the route.
The main club sessions are described more fully on our Club Sessions page.
If you don’t run at all, we offer a 10-week Beginners’ Course each May. This takes you up to 30 minutes of running, and is led by one of our coaches. If you want to make a start on your own before then, we recommend the NHS Couch to 5k app. This can be combined with Parkrun, which can be walked or jogged. Several Stamford Striders take part in Rutland Water Park Run, which is free and takes place at Normanton every Saturday at 9am.
We also have an active Junior club - have a look at Junior Striders
How do I apply to join Striders?
Soon we will have our online system ready but for now simply fill in our Application Form and e-mail me a scan or photo of your completed form. Please pay your subs direct into the club bank account (details on the form).
How much does it cost ?
Our membership year runs from April 1 to March 31, and the full year (or part year) costs £20. If you choose to also register with England Athletics through us, there is an additional £23 cost, which is passed in full to England Athletics. Their membership year is also April 1 to March 31.
What happens next
Our committee will check and approve any new membership applications. You don't need to wait to hear from us - keep coming to our sessions.
Your account on our website will be set up and you will receive a membership confirmation email in due course.
If you have any questions regarding membership, send me an e-mail.
Robin Ball
Membership secretary