Welcome to CLC Striders
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Founded 2008

Social Events

Saturday 20th February 2010

"10 Striders (and 1 junior Strider) had a day out in Birmingham at the indoor athletics Grand Prix at the NIA. Everyone enjoyed the experience and it was good to see a number of top notch athletes in action including various World and Olympic champions. Highlight of the day was seeing Jenny Meadows breaking Kelly Holmes national record for 800m. Low point was the fire alarm going off in the pub just a few seconds after our lunch had arrived, causing us to abandon it! The Boots meal deal we had instead just didn’t do the job…", Dave Smeath

Saturday 6th February 2010

Firstly I hope you've all had a good start to 2010 - I think we've all missed the training sessions over the past few weeks. However the snow and ice is melting fast so next Monday and Wednesday sessions are looking good to go ahead - watch out for a weather forecast update from Brendan 'McElwee' if the big freeze returns! Secondly, as you may of heard CLC Striders will be Co Promoting the Final Glos League Cross Country Race in Cheltenham! The course will be in Pitville Park - a location very familiar to us. This will be a big day for CLC Striders Running Club as this is the 1st race we have helped to promote and organise. The day will be our chance to stand out and show other clubs (and potential new members) that we are a great friendly fun club that can organise a successful event.

There are a number of people in our Club that are giving up their time working hard to make this race a success - so lets show our thanks and give our support by running on the day. You know the drill just let Brendan Know! If you've never run Xcountry before this will be a great place to start as the course is through Pitville Park - it would be great to see some Xcountry 1st timers!

Of course the highlight will be the Striders Social in the evening after the cross country - those that have helped organise, marshal or run will be ready for a drink or two by this time! However, if your unable to run on the day or help out don't worry, we still want to see you out in the evening - especially those that haven't come along to a social night yet.

Ok heres what you need to know..

Location  Slak Bar   (around corner from Taylors Estate Agents) 
             16 Bath St

Time         Sat 6th February
                8.00 - 8.30pm


This bar has a late licence so we can party as long as we wish!

See you there!
Chris

 

Saturday 21st November 2009

In keeping with tradition there will be a Striders social night out after the Blackbridge Glos league Xcountry on Saturday 21st November. (Please let Brendan know if you plan to run - if you haven't already done so).

As always everyone is welcome on the social whether your running during the day or not. This will also be the last social night out before our Xmas party and will be an ideal warm up!

Time & Location   8.00 - 8.30pm @ Copa (Back bar) Regent Street

Hope to see you there.

Chris

 

Saturday 10th October 2009

Hope your all looking forward to the start of the Xcountry season. The 1st race in the series is at the Cotswold Farm Park on the 10th October and this will be our 2nd appearance as a club to this scenic course!

Those that have ran during the day will want to reward their achievements of the day so we'll be heading out later on. If you can't run during the day don't worry we still want to see you out in the evening, you've all been training hard over the summer and would be great to see you out on a social..

Location :  The Retreat, Suffolk Parade,

Time :  8.00 - 8.30pm, 10th October

Saturday 25th July 2009

"Another great Striders night out. We managed to cool down with a few chilled drinks after all our training and racing during June and July" Chris Slade, Social Secretary

1st Year Anniversary & Awards 30 May 2009

 

"Thanks to Chris Slade (SSS) and Nick O'Neil (the bolt) for arranging the festivities at the beehive, it was a splendid choice to celebrate the clubs 1st year in business. Thanks very much to you all for the wonderful gifts and to Penny Ferguson for making a fantastic cake for us all to enjoy. Cant wait for next year now!!" Brendan Ward, Club Chairman

1st Year Anniversary & Awards Dinner 30 May 2009 Photos

Christmas meal 20 December 2008

"I would like to thank Chris Slade, Social Secretary (and a good friend), for organising the CLC Striders Christmas meal for us all to enjoy." Brendan Ward, Club Chairman

Chris took this role on very recently and has proved to be an asset to the club. Not only is he a nice guy, but he really cares for the club and the wellbeing of its members. Thanks mate, you're a legend!!  The Christmas meal was at Zizzi's on 20 December 2008  - over 40 attended.

Christmas Meal 20 December 2008 Photos