CLC Striders Running Club

CLC Striders Running Club CLC Striders is a mixed, inclusive and competitive running club based at CLC Health & Fitness Centre We offer you caring, inspirational and qualified coaches
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We are a running club based in the Cheltenham Ladies' College Sports Centre. Open to all, we inspire and motivate our members to enjoy their running. If you want to try us out, come along to one of our friendly training sessions.

1. We invest in all abilities and offer you the opportunity to compete and improve whether you're an experienced athlete or a total beginner.
3. We listen to your comme

nts and as a club will always try and improve your club for you. Our members have a wide range of ability and cover a broad age range. Membership is open to all over 18s. As a non profitable organization our fees are kept to the minimum and the club is maintained by the goodwill of its founder, committee members and the members.

Twenty-three Striders including two debutants lined up at a blustery Gloucestershire Airport on Friday evening for the M...
03/09/2026

Twenty-three Striders including two debutants lined up at a blustery Gloucestershire Airport on Friday evening for the Meteor Mile and the club put on an excellent show.

With all eyes on the runway windsock as the runners made their way to the start line, there was collective relief to see that the wind would be in the runners favour as they hurtled down the runway!

Pete Duffy led the Striders home in a superb 4:41 (a 1 second PB!) for third place overall for a second year running, with Max Harrison-Tosatto close behind in 4:51 and Gavin Woods in 4:52 (PB). Tom Burgess (4:57 PB) and Timothy Bridge (5:04 PB) kept the fast times coming, followed by Rob Burrows (5:06)

Last year's ladies winner and the course record holder going into the race, Isabel Brinsden, admitted she hadn't touched mile pace since her victory at the Bourton Mile in May. Deep into training for her debut marathon in October she battled well to finish as second female in 5:10.

The times kept rolling in: Nick Ledwold (5:16 - PB), Richard Gill (5:19 - PB), Lee Ormerod (5:20 - PB), Luke Hunter (5:21 PB) all had superb runs. Unofficial 5:30 pacer Joel Freeland crossed the line in 5:29 with Tim Elliott and Alex Doherty both clocking 5:30 marginally behind. Adam Harrison followed in with 5:32 on his club debut.

Great runs too from Adam Greenwood (5:44), Liam Richardson (5:46 -PB) and Phil Adcock (5:53 - PB), while Arnie Delstanche, the fastest dinosaur in town (6:10 - PB) and Morwenna Suleiman (6:34 - PB) kept the Striders well represented. David James broke his MV75 club record with 7:18 and Andrew Jackson dug in for a solid finish in 7:31 in his first race for the club. Rachel Vines enjoyed the experience with her son and next generation Strider in years to come!

Thanks to Almost Athletes for hosting and to Rob Hume for the finish line photos

Strider of the Month for July 2026 goes to Luke HunterLuke had a busy month of racing culminating in a brilliant PB at t...
03/09/2026

Strider of the Month for July 2026 goes to Luke Hunter

Luke had a busy month of racing culminating in a brilliant PB at the Frampton 10k, crossing the line in 39:31 — smashing 24 seconds off his previous best from the Telford 10k!

Luke also ran well earlier in the month finishing 25th out of 436 in the Race the Train 10andabit mile trail race in Lancashire, successfully beating the train in the process!

Team player Luke also competed for the club's 'Trail Titans' team in the Cotswold Way Relay, helping the team to 13th place in the open category with a strong run on Leg 7

Luke trains well week on week; no fuss, no fanfare, just consistent hard graft. His dedicated effort is really beginning to pay off, with plenty more surely to come!

Congratulations Luke!

We're delighted to welcome a 6th club coach to our roster as Kate Telford successfully completes her Coach in Running Fi...
02/08/2026

We're delighted to welcome a 6th club coach to our roster as Kate Telford successfully completes her Coach in Running Fitness qualification with England Athletics.

Kate joins Amelia, Jamie, Joel, Jon and Matt as the club's qualified coaches.

Kate brings a wealth of experience to the role having competed on the track, road, trail and cross country to great success; winning multiple races, team awards and county medals on the way. She is also a 6 star finisher of the World Marathon Majors and a SuperHalfs Super Medallist

Well done Kate and thanks for your commitment to our wonderful club!

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Our track enthusiasts have been putting in some shifts at the oval office recently, here's a look back at the Striders p...
02/08/2026

Our track enthusiasts have been putting in some shifts at the oval office recently, here's a look back at the Striders performances so far this track season

Well done all!

**CLC Striders Shine at the Bugatti 10K**CLC Striders delivered another outstanding team performance at Wednesday evenin...
30/07/2026

**CLC Striders Shine at the Bugatti 10K**

CLC Striders delivered another outstanding team performance at Wednesday evening's Bugatti 10K, with an impressive 15 members taking on the challenging course with temperatures around 27°C and a strong breeze to boot.

Leading the way for the club was Pete Duffy, who produced an excellent run to finish 3rd overall in a superb time of 35:12, almost exactly a minute faster than his effort last year despite the trickier conditions. Close behind was Rich Elsworthy, crossing the line in 5th place with 35:52, while Tom Fletcher secured another top-ten finish, placing 9th overall in 36:56. Together, the trio secured the men's team prize for the Striders for the second year running.

The Striders' strength in depth was evident throughout the results, with Gavin Woods (11th, 37:51), Arnie Delstanche (13th, 38:58), Isabel Brinsden (14th, 39:09) and Timothy Bridge (15th, 39:13) all finishing inside the top 15. Isabel, the club's only female runner in action on the night, backed up her form in style - the reigning female winner and course record holder retained her title with another excellent victory.

Further strong runs came from Richard Gill (23rd, 41:19) and Josh Davies (25th, 41:30), while Tim Elliott (34th, 44:25) and Tim Brock (35th, 44:31) continued the club's impressive showing.

The club's finishers were completed by Tom Jerrett (39th, 45:15), Jon Howes (43rd, 45:59), Paul Northup (45th, 46:15) and Phil Adcock, who was on course for around 47 minutes before a fall on the final hill, eventually finishing in 56:53 to round off another eventful evening for the Striders.

With three runners in the top ten and seven in the top fifteen, CLC Striders once again demonstrated their strength across the field. Just as importantly, the club was well represented by runners of all ages, supporting one another throughout another enjoyable evening of racing.

Congratulations to everyone who took part and proudly represented the club. Thank you to our hosts and their wonderful race director Mitch

Cheers for the great photos Rob Hume 🙌

Our Strider of the Month for June goes to Gavin Woods, who took on one of the most iconic ultramarathons on the planet -...
26/07/2026

Our Strider of the Month for June goes to Gavin Woods, who took on one of the most iconic ultramarathons on the planet - the Comrades Marathon - for the second year running!

Tackling the brutal 85.7 km “up run" which climbs from sea level in Durban to around 630m in Pietermaritzburg via many a rolling hill! Gavin clocked 8 hrs 15 to smash his previous time on the down run, shaving over 2 hours off of his 2025 debut.

And the timing couldn't have been better: just two days before the race, Gavin picked up the club's Most Improved award for the second year running! Talk about backing it up on the big stage.

Huge congratulations Gavin!

Frampton 10kAfter being postponed from its original June date due to the heatwave, the Frampton 10K finally went ahead o...
21/07/2026

Frampton 10k

After being postponed from its original June date due to the heatwave, the Frampton 10K finally went ahead on the evening of 20 July - and conditions were still far from easy, with temperatures sitting at 26°C for the flat(ish) fast course through Frampton-on-Severn.

Pete Duffy led the Striders home in a superb 33:52 for 6th overall, a personal best and first time under 34 minutes in the heat that set the tone for a strong team showing. He was followed closely by Max Harrison-Tosatto (34:36, 9th) and Joe Willgoss (34:41, 10th), putting three Striders inside the top ten on a genuinely competitive night. That trio's combined effort was enough to secure the men's team 2nd place overall - an excellent result given the sweltering conditions.

Further down the field, two days after racing a 100k ultra, Tom Fletcher continued the good running in 36:59 (17th), with Gavin Woods just behind in 37:34 (22nd). Richard Gill picked up 5th in the MV40 category with 38:26, while Luke Hunter also came away with a PB, clocking 39:30 despite the heat. Lee Ormerod (40:01) and Alex Doherty (40:25) rounded out a solid showing as 7th and 8th MV40s respectively, and Will Pearce made his MV45 debut in 41:18.

Nick Ledwold used the race as part of a long run ahead of a triathlon this coming weekend and came home in a confidence boosting 42:49. Paul Northup produced an excellently paced run, negative splitting a 43:32 for 7th in a stacked MV60 field. Tim Brock (44:06, 4th MV55) and Rob Burrows (44:38) kept the times coming, with Joel Freeland not far behind in 45:11

Morwenna Suleiman was the club's standout woman on the night, taking 4th in the LV45 category with 46:34, and Arnie Delstanche in full T-Rex attire closed out the club showing in 48:22.

All in all, a hard-fought run in tough heat for the postponed race, thanks to those at Stroud & District Athletic Club for getting the race on again, it was a great night for the club with two PBs, a top-ten trio, and 2nd place in the men's team competition.

The 2026 Cotswold Way Relay saw an outstanding showcase of grit, teamwork, and stellar individual performances from the ...
11/07/2026

The 2026 Cotswold Way Relay saw an outstanding showcase of grit, teamwork, and stellar individual performances from the CLC Striders across all ten demanding legs of the historic trail. Fielding three competitive squads - the all male Trail Titans, the mixed Limestone Legends, and the all female Summit Striders - the club battled the heat, steep climbs, rolling terrains, and intense competition to deliver a memorable day of racing.

Leg 1: Chipping Campden to Stanway House (12 Miles)
The relay kicked off with a grueling 12-mile opening leg. Leading the charge for the club was Pete Duffy of the Trail Titans, who produced a masterclass performance to finish a superb 3rd overall out of 103 runners in a blistering time of 1:22:47. Tom Fletcher spearheaded the Limestone Legends’ campaign with a very strong run, crossing the line in 1:31:15 to claim 19th position. Completing the Leg 1 trio, Kate Telford fought hard for the Summit Striders, securing 46th place with a solid time of 1:47:31.

Leg 2: Stanway House to Cleeve Common (11.8 Miles)
Leg 2 presented 11.8 miles of punishing ascents. The Trail Titans’ Oli Wright-Jones proved to be the ultimate 'super sub', stepping in at short notice to clock an impressive 1:45:45 and finish 27th. For the Summit Striders, Alice Johnston put together a highly determined performance to take 63rd place in 1:58:42. Meanwhile, Emma Abbey showed great resolve over the tough terrain for the Limestone Legends, placing 92nd in 2:20:19.

Leg 3: Cleeve Common to Crickley Hill (13.5 Miles)
The longest stage of the relay at 13.5 miles and with the greatest ascent (1,988 ft) to boot, the revised leg 3 was described by race organisers as ‘a monster’’. Peter Mitchener of the Trail Titans handled the distance with aplomb, finishing 64th in 2:11:12. His incredible dedication was duly recognised as he was awarded the prestigious title of 'King of the Cotswolds' for the extraordinary feat of having now run all 10 individual legs of the Cotswold Way over his racing career. Laura Leaver executed a fine, disciplined race for the Summit Striders to capture 86th place in 2:28:19. Unfortunately, the Limestone Legends’ Ed Collier fell victim to the unforgiving stage and missed the strict time cutoff.

Leg 4: Crickley Hill to Painswick (10.3 Miles)
Nigel Bailey dug in deep for the Trail Titans, bringing the baton home in 1:46:08 to secure 67th place. Nicola Weager ran a close and well-paced race right behind him for the Summit Striders, finishing just over a minute later in 1:47:13 for 70th position. The Limestone Legends faced further misfortune on this leg as Ed Thompson missed the time cutoff.

Leg 5: Painswick to Ebley Mill (9.3 Miles)
The 9.3-mile fifth leg sparked a thrilling set of performances, particularly in the women's category. Scarlett Bell stole the headlines for the Summit Striders, flying through the course in 1:13:24 to finish a sensational 16th overall and cross the line as the 3rd placed female runner. Alex Doherty ran brilliantly to lead the Trail Titans' effort, taking 32nd place in a swift 1:22:31. Not far behind, James Babbage delivered a superb performance for the Limestone Legends, finishing 45th in 1:27:00.

Leg 6: Dudbridge to Dursley (8.7 Miles)
Over the 8.7 miles of Leg 6, the female athletes continued to dominate the spotlight. Helen Knight produced an exceptional run for the Summit Striders, navigating the course in 1:19:49 to finish 18th overall and claim a magnificent 2nd place in the female standings. Luke Hunter kept the momentum high for the Trail Titans, executing a very strong race to finish 37th in 1:28:51. Philip Abbey also put in a stellar shift for the Limestone Legends, finishing a highly respectable 51st with a time of 1:35:24.

Leg 7: Dursley to Wotton Under Edge (7.5 Miles)
Leg 7 offered the shortest distance of the day at 7.5 miles, but it lacked nothing in intensity. Lee Ormerod showed excellent speed for the Trail Titans, leading the club's contingent home in 1:08:48 to take 34th place. Just one minute later, Sophie Longmore crossed the line for the Summit Striders in 1:09:48, earning a brilliant 38th overall and securing a spot as the 5th placed female runner. Liam Richardson rounded off a highly competitive leg for the club, clocking 1:11:41 to finish 44th for the Limestone Legends.

Leg 8: Wotton Under Edge to Old Sodbury (12.1 Miles)
The second longest leg stretched over 12.1 miles and produced arguably the Striders’ standout performance of the entire relay. Ellie Pudifoot of the Summit Striders delivered a masterclass, conquering the course in 1:41:15 to finish 14th overall. Her incredible run earned her the title of 1st female on the leg. Queen of the Cotswolds Liza Bradshaw ran a superb race to anchor the Limestone Legends' revival, placing 30th in 1:49:46. For the Trail Titans, Jamie Hartnoll kept his composure, finishing close behind in 33rd place with a time of 1:53:12.

Leg 9: Old Sodbury to Cold Ashton (9.3 Miles)
With the finish line nearing, the 9.3 miles of Leg 9 saw the Striders turn the screw. John Comer ran a solid race for the Trail Titans, storming through to finish 15th overall in a rapid 1:12:41. He was pushed all the way by Karlien Heyrman of the Summit Striders, who finished a mere 24 seconds later in 1:13:05, securing 17th overall and a brilliant 4th place female finish. Gavin Jerman put in a highly commendable shift for the Limestone Legends, finishing 54th in 1:28:01.

Leg 10: Cold Ashton to Bath Abbey (9.8 Miles)
The final 9.8-mile leg brought the runners down into the historic surroundings of Bath Abbey. Arnie Delstanche provided a spectacular grand finale for the Trail Titans, flying down the trail to finish 11th overall in a superb 1:12:33. Fiona Brady-Miller closed out an incredibly successful day for the Summit Striders, placing 48th in 1:32:35. Bringing the Limestone Legends home to cheers from the traveling support, Colin Upton showed great endurance to finish 94th in 1:54:03.

In the team standings the all male Trail Titans team finished 13th in the open team category in 15 hours 24 with the Limestone Legends 32nd out 43 open teams in total, in 18 hours 22 . The Striders ladies team the Summit Striders finished in an excellent 4th place in the Women’s team competition with a combined time of 16:11:41, the third fastest Striders women’s team performance in the club’s relay history.

Away from the three Striders teams, a couple of other members were racing for another mixed team "Mudlife Crisis' Sam Templeton clocked 2:23:54 on Leg 1 and Tim Elliott had a strong run on leg 5 finishing in 17th place in 1:13:38

All in all, an incredible collective effort from CLC Striders. From Pete Duffy's podium finish start on leg 1 to Ellie Pudifoot's dominant leg 8 victory and Peter Mitchener's coronation as 'King of the Cotswolds', the 2026 relay will live long in the memory. Every single runner played their part on an unforgettable day for the Striders on the trails.

In one of the club's annual highlight events of the year, 3 teams of Striders are ready and raring for the Cotswold Way ...
02/07/2026

In one of the club's annual highlight events of the year, 3 teams of Striders are ready and raring for the Cotswold Way Relay on Saturday. Here are our teams for the 2026 race which looks like it could be a warm one!

103 Miles, 10 Stages, 30 Striders...

Let's GO Striders!
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A massive congratulations to Isabel Brinsden, our well-deserved Strider of the Month for May 2026!​Isabel gave us a lite...
30/06/2026

A massive congratulations to Isabel Brinsden, our well-deserved Strider of the Month for May 2026!

​Isabel gave us a literal demonstration of "running in any weather" this month. She secured the 1st Female spot at a very soggy Bourton Mile in 5:01, backed it up with another 1st Female win at a very hot Cleeve Cloud Cuckoo trail race, and in between those wins she headed over to Cardiff to drop a classy 17:19 at the SSAFA 5k (her second-fastest 5k ever!)

From road to trail, downpours to heatwaves, Isabel has been in flying form. We are proud to have you representing the club. 🖤💚

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