Striders Spotlight: The McGinness Three

Today we have a special family edition of striders spotlight with the McGinness ladies. Rose joined striders in 2011 and subsequently convinced her daughters, Katie and Leanne to join a few years later. Rose is currently is one of the clubs welfare officers and Mental Heath champion as well being a run leader.

Striders Spotlight: Helen Cartlidge

In today's spotlight we have Helen Cartlidge. Helen joined Striders in 2005. Helen was the 2015 most improved female athlete and is often found at towards the top of race results winning medals.

Striders Spotlight: Steve Buckle

In this weekends spotlight we have Steve Buckle. Steve joined striders in 2004 and is currently the clubs deputy chairman as well as being one of the lead coaches. You will mainly see him leading the tuesday night track sessions. Steve has been male athlete of the year four times, initially in 2005 and most recently in 2019. Steve also won the age graded club champs in 2017.

Striders Spotlight: Caroline Bailes

Today in the spotlight is Caroline Bailes. Caroline joined Striders in 2002 and is a run leader and leader of the Orange Race with striders group. Caroline is also the clubs Herts county rep.

Striders Spotlight: Richard Evans

Next up in the spotlight is Rich Evans. Rich joined Striders in 2016 and for the last couple of years has been the men's cross country captain. Last year Rich was the most improved male athlete and joint winner of the club champs. 

Striders Spotlight: Jen Conway

Today in the spotlight we have Jen Conway. Jen joined Striders in 2013 and was deputy chair between 2014 and 2016. Jen was Strider of the year in 2016 and also Female athlete of the year in 2018.

Striders Spotlight: Graham Smith

In our weekend edition of Striders Spotlight we have Graham Smith. Graham joined striders in 2013. Graham was the club chairman between 2017 and 2018 and prior to that also was the men's cross country captain and also running the club champs. Graham was also the 2018 Strider of the year.

A 5k with a difference. The Mamores Vertical Kilometre in Scotland last year. Straight up a mountain and straight back down!

Striders Spotlight: Marcus Hooper

Next up in the spotlight is Marcus Hooper. Marcus joined striders in 2012 and is a regular at training and races and is an all round top bloke. 

Striders Spotlight: Colin Braybrook

Next up in the spotlight is Striders legend and hall of fame member, Colin Braybrook. Colin has been member of the club since the early 90's. Colin has undertaken many roles within the club including secretary, midweek race director and most recently on the publicity team. Colin also won the club champs 4 years in a row between 2009 and 2013. 

Striders Spotlight: Wendy Walsh

Today in the spotlight is Wendy Walsh. Wendy has been a member since 2012 and was the women's cross country captain between 2014 and 2018.