Important Information

Training On Tour - with the pitch unavailable on Tuesday 18 Aug, we are taking our Tuesday session on tour to Stormont Estate. Meet at kids play park ready to move off at 7:30 sharp, we will then jog to our training area, close to the toilets.

There will be two new fun session available for you to choose from.

1. Tree slalom pyramid, with emphasis on building endurance with up and down hill running on grass at a steady pace. Building from 4 trees to 5 & 6, and down again.

2. Paarlauf relays, running in pairs around approx 300m circuit, on road, grass and trail. While one partner runs the other will take recovery before swapping round.

Session will finish no later than 8.30, please note that the park closes at 9pm.

Litter Pick - we are back out keeping the town tidy this coming Friday (21st).  Meeting at the Clubhouse at 6.30pm, hi-vis and litter picking tools will be provided.  Everyone welcome.

Sports Nutrition Talk - We’re delighted to welcome Lorna Cooke, Performance Nutritionist, back to the club for an evening focused on nutrition, performance and getting the most out of your training.  Whether you’re looking to improve your performance, recover better, fuel your training, or simply learn more about what you should be eating — this is a great opportunity to come along, listen and ask questions.  📅 Tuesday 25th August  ⏰ 8:30pm📍 Clubhouse

Anniversary Race - Entries are OPEN and selling well.  Please share updates from our Race Facebook Page... https://www.facebook.com/share/1BGYoP1mAY/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Call for Volunteers - please check your inbox for email sent last week looking for helpers for our anniversary race.

Social Trail Runs - Back by popular demand, the Striders trail runs will start back on Sunday 6th September at 9.30am and will run more or less on the first Sunday of each month (apart from October due to a Super 8 event). We will revisit some old favourites like Castlewellan, Tollymore, Drumkeeragh forest, Belvoir, Minnowburn, Scrabo/Killynether, with a couple of new routes thrown in. Open to all club members if you want to try the trails. It's not coach led, and trail shoes are recommended. First venue TBC closer to the time. 

Super 8 Series - Great turn out on Saturday at Orangefield.  Well done everyone!  Note - the voucher draw will take place Tuesday 25 Aug after training.  Results and standings will be posted shortly.  Our next Super 8 fixture is Heath Graham Ards 5 Mile on Friday 4 September.  Check out the Series page here - Super 8 Series – Saintfield Striders

Sportsshoes.com Discount - Code for August is in the Announcements.