Sydney Striders Road Runners Club is a prominent sports club based in Sydney, Australia. The club is dedicated to promoting and supporting the sport of road running in the local community. With a rich history and a passionate community of runners, Sydney Striders Road Runners Club offers a range of training sessions, competitions, and events to cater to runners of all abilities and fitness levels.
Training sessions are held throughout the week at various locations across Sydney. On Tuesday mornings, there is a new training group in the Inner West, meeting outside Le Montage. Coached by Monika and Evnike, this group provides runners with an opportunity to improve their performance and enjoy scenic routes in the area. Tuesday afternoons also feature the popular Dale's Demon group, meeting at the bottom gate of Lane Cove National Park.
This group is perfect for runners looking for a challenging workout and a supportive community.
Wednesday mornings are dedicated to the Centennial Park Runners (CPR) group, offering speed and hill training for runners of all fitness levels. Led by Shaun, this session is time-based, allowing runners to go at their own pace and improve their speed and endurance. Thursday mornings bring the Inner West training group, while Thursday evenings feature the Tough Thursday interval sessions on the track. These sessions are designed to help runners become faster and more efficient, suitable for all ages and abilities.
The Centennial Park Runners group reoccurs on Friday mornings for another opportunity to improve speed and endurance. Saturdays start early with the Dales Demon group meeting at the bottom gate of Lane Cove National Park. This group is committed to challenging routes and early morning runs. On Sundays, the Western Wanderer group is hosted by Caitlin Graham, starting and finishing at Drummoyne Swimming Pool/Brett Park.
This group also offers long and short options to cater to different distance preferences.
Sydney Striders Road Runners Club also hosts a range of special events throughout the year. These events provide runners with unique challenges and opportunities to test their skills. For example, the Mosman Reversed event is hosted by Dave Morton, starting and finishing at The Rotunda at Balmoral Beach. This event offers multiple distance options and picturesque views.
Additionally, the club organises regular Tuesday and Wednesday meetings at Lane Cove National Park, as well as special events like the Iron Cove Bolter and Christmas Picnic.
Membership at Sydney Striders Road Runners Club provides runners with numerous benefits, including access to the training sessions and events mentioned above, the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, and discounts on selected running gear. Whether you are a beginner looking to start your running journey or a seasoned runner aiming to improve your performance, Sydney Striders Road Runners Club is the perfect community to be a part of. Join today and unlock your running potential in the beautiful streets of Sydney.