DENMEAD STRIDERS RUNNING CLUB

Denmead is a large village, 8 miles north of Portsmouth.  The Denmead Striders Running Club was formed in 1989 and caters for runners of all abilities over the age of 18.  We always welcome newcomers to the club, whether experienced runners or those just trying out the wonderful sport of running.  Our membership is around 100, which enables everyone to know each other.  Membership is £15 per year.

One of the first meetings of Denmead Striders back in 1989

If you are planning to attend a session for the first time it is recommended you come along to the Wednesday evening session, details below.

We meet 4 times a week:

OFFICIAL CLUB SESSIONS

SUMMER (BST) = APRIL - SEPTEMBER         WINTER (GMT) = OCTOBER - MARCH
(see Training Schedule for exact dates)

Mondays Summer - 6:30pm at Kidmore Lane Car Park, Denmead
Winter - 6:30pm at Waterlooville Leisure Centre/Swimming Pool 

Wednesdays Summer - 7pm at Kidmore Lane Car Park, Denmead
Winter  - 7pm at Waterlooville Leisure Centre/Swimming Pool 

SOCIAL SESSIONS

Fridays Summer - 5.30pm at Kidmore Lane Car Park, Denmead
for enjoyable Summer runs in the countryside
Winter - 5:30pm at Waterlooville Leisure Centre/Swimming Pool

Saturdays 7:30am at Lidl supermarket, Cowplain
6-10 miles, or longer when marathons planned - ideal for early bird parents

Sundays All year round - 9am at Kidmore Lane Car Park, Denmead for the longer weekend run.

The Denmead Striders actively participates in the Hampshire Road Race League and the 'Todays Runner' XC Winter League. The season begins in September and ends around May.  During this period some Sunday morning 9am sessions at Kidmore Lane Car Park may be unattended.

We are particularly grateful to the team of club coaches who organise a training schedule for the Wednesday sessions and if asked, will prepare
individual schedules for runners of all abilities aiming at a particular event. The club is also fortunate to have a number of very
experienced runners who lead some of the sessions.

As a club, we have had success in recent years in Cross Country events and we also take part in the Hampshire Road Race League, which our Mens Team won in the 2004/5 season. 

There is a notice board at Waterlooville Swimming Pool, which carries more information about the club, application forms for races/events and copies of our informative newsletter.

The Club organises a range of events, including one of the Today's Runner cross country races, quiz nights, treasure hunts, night walks etc.  If you are interested in finding out more about the club and/or joining a friendly but focused running club, pop along to one of the sessions, where you will find a friendly welcome, or contact our Membership Secretary, Julia Revill .

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