ABOUT THE CLUB
With over 60 members of all ages ranging from 20 to 75 years of age Gainsborough & Morton Striders has something to suit a whole range of abilities from those just starting to those tackling ultra-marathons.
Think you're not good enough to join us - THINK AGAIN. Yes we do have some very talented runners in the club but the vast majority though were exactly the same as you until they joined us, we really do have all abilities in the club and all are made to feel part of a great team.
CLUB HISTORY
'Out of small acorns, large Oak trees grow' is a term most applicable to the development of Gainsborough & Morton Striders.
On Tuesday 19th July 1983, the Club's first committee was formed wand the Club's first official committee meeting was held on Tuesday 26th July 1983 at the Ship Inn, Morton, Gainsborough.
At this stage, the average club night attracted more fun-runners and keep-fit followers, but increasingly the number of serious athletes (and road runners) joined until we regularly had a dozen members training for the Gainsborough Marathon.
The Club's first athletic championships had very humble beginnings. It was called the 'Morton Striders Open Invitation Race Meeting' and was held on Sunday 9th October 1983, again, on Morton Playing field.
WHO'S WHO?
Striders 2023-24 Key Personnel
If you would like to get involved, let us know!
Committee:
Craig Williamson - Chairman
Clare Ward - Treasurer
Ian Haldenby - Secretary
Charles Anyan - Captain
Vikki Hearn - Captain
Sandra Picklsey - Vice Captain
Liz Jakins - Social Secretary
Rachel Haldenby - Lead Safeguarding Officer
Sallie Joseph - Kit Manager
Vicky Towards - Social Media Officer
Run Leaders:
Craig Williamson
Glenn Peniston
Rachel Haldenby
Ian Haldenby
Hanna Bennett
Liz Jakins
Lucy Fern
Charles Anyan
Tory Cliffe
Vikki Hearn
GET IN TOUCH
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