We are pleased to report club training nights have been very well supported during the dark winter nights; now that Spring is in the air we expect to see lots more Striders in Londonderry Park on Monday and Wednesday nights.

Thanks to everyone that participated and helped out at our Club Race which took place on Sunday 26^th February, over a four mile course round Londonderry Park. The event was well supported with 24 runners striding out. First female home was Maureen Rea followed by Kerri Anderson. First male home was Curtis McCaw followed by Jared Martin. We were very lucky with weather, just before and almost immediately after the race the heavens opened, with a few small lakes created as natural obstacles in the park.

On Sunday 12^th  March 34 Striders travelled to Downpatrick for the annual Jimmy’s 10K, hosted by East Down Athletic Club. This is a very popular event, so much so roads need to be closed for a time.

First female home for the Striders was Tina Miller followed by Lynn Sheldon and Fiona McAvoy. First male home was Jonny Kinney followed by Kieran McNamara and Paul Sheldon.

Then followed by Graeme McGowan, Garry Cavill, Gary Hunsdale, Connor McNamara, Nigel Martin, Alan Steen, Mick Honeyman, Mervyn Kinney, Emma Kelly, Ian Frazer, Eileen Pollock, Sheena Crone, Linda Dugan, Abrar Hossain, Loraine McCrum, Alison Busby, Noel Angus, Emma Geddis, Angie Crone, Christine Lougheed, Joanne Brittain, Greer Munday, Nicola McNamara, Karen Farrelly, Colin Harper, Leanne Hanna, Hannah Robinson and Paige Reilly.

A big thank you to all participants for representing the Club and to our travelling supporters and photographers too. A great morning out!