Run club in Stamford
Stamford Striders — a run club in Stamford. England Athletics affiliated club. Activities: cross country, hill fell, road running, track field, trail running.
Two main club sessions are described: Tuesday, where runners should be able to cover around 4 miles at 12 minute miles or better, with groups ranging from 11:30 to 7 minute mile pace and short stops during the session; and Wednesday, consisting of one or two 5k loops, requiring the ability to run continuously for 30 minutes, with routes adapted for paces faster than about 14 minute miles. Prospective members aged 18 or over can run as a guest at either session for a couple of weeks before joining. A 10-week beginners' course based on the NHS Couch to 5k format runs each May, led by qualified running leaders and coaches; the 2026 course starts at 18:30 on Wednesday 6 May at Empingham Road Playing Fields, Empingham Road, Stamford, PE9 2SU, costs £10 (£1 per session) and requires registration, with £10 off first-year membership for those who join afterwards (places for the current course are full). Membership costs £20 to join, covering the club year to 31 March, then £20 per year, with optional England Athletics registration for an additional £23. Joining is currently by completing an application form, emailing a scan or photo of it to the membership secretary and paying subs by bank transfer; applications are approved at monthly committee meetings. Contact: info@stamfordstriders.org or membership@stamfordstriders.org. Some members also take part in the free Rutland Water parkrun on Saturday mornings. There is a separate junior section. England Athletics affiliated club.
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