Castle Striders Running & Walking Club

09/09/2026

THE NIGHTS ARE DRAWING IN…
"What's the best head torch?"

We know this may be sad to hear but, in case you hadn’t noticed… the evenings are drawing in.

But don’t worry…

CASTLE STRIDERS WILL NOT BE HIBERNATING!
Yes — we still walk, jog and run when the nights get darker.

We just make a few seasonal changes to keep everyone safe:
🥾 We’ll assess our trails - for more mud.
🔄 Alter routes - only if necessary.
🧤 Dig out the gloves, hats & waterproofs - but remember, "It never rains on a Striders Night'.
✨ And brighten ourselves up - so we’re much more visible in the dark!

And then there’s the subject that comes up EVERY winter…

🔦 HEAD TORCHES!

If you’re joining us on a darker evening, it’s important that you REMEMBER to bring your own head torch.

Our little Striders Strapline Tip:
RUN/WALK → HOME → CHARGE → SAME PLACE

Charge it after your run/walk and put it straight back in the same place.

That way, next Tuesday or Thursday, you know exactly where it is — charged and ready to grab on your way out the door.

Which brings us to probably the most commonly asked question every year…

🔦 “What’s the best head torch to buy?”
👇 Comment below

REMEMBER - we've got you.
Walk | Jog | Run | Belong

09/09/2026

This week's Improvers – Thursday 10rh September 6:30 from Peter Fiddler carpark. Approximately 10km

This is adapted as an all abilities session!

For Snarski's Four Beasts of Bolsover 🐉🐉🐉🐉

If 1 hill isn’t enough for you, join us for the beastly 4-hill combo of climbs that will test your legs, lungs, and grit. Come ready for a challenge — and maybe a monster or two chasing you up the slopes 👹🧌

Get signed up:
https://groups.runtogether.co.uk/CastleStriders

09/09/2026

Castle Striders | AGM Picnic @ Glapwell

Last night, some of our Castle Striders swapped their trainers for tables, chairs and picnic blankets!

Our very first AGM Social — a chance to get together, have a laugh and celebrate our little but mighty club.

A huge thank you to everyone who swapped their usual Tuesday walk or run to come along.

Turns out we're pretty good at sitting down too. 😂🦩

03/09/2026

Castle Striders Annual Summer Picnic & Games

Tuesday 8th Sept @ 7pm
📍The Glapwell centre

https://maps.app.goo.gl/kGw8EyoRNmjxuu1NA

We’re swapping the trainers for picnic blankets.

We are getting together for an evening of food, games, questionable competitiveness and plenty of Striders laughter.

Bring a picnic, and importantly… come ready to join in!

Whether you’re a regular Strider, brand new to the club or fancy bringing the family along, everyone is welcome.

These are the evenings that make Striders more than somewhere we come to run or walk.

Great people.
An abundance of laughs.
And, a little friendly competition.

You really don’t want to miss this one.
Come and spend a summer evening with your Striders family.

🩷🦩🩷
Walk | Jog | Run | Belong 🦩

01/09/2026

Tonight’s Castle Striders | Rowthorne → Hardwick
What a night! 🙌

A massive thank you to our volunteer leaders, each bringing their own little bit of va-va-voom to Tuesday nights.

🚶 Harry led the walkers out towards our spectacular Hardwick Hall, taking in the views along the way.

❤️ Kristian & Jean smashed out their impressive 10k, even if they had to round up in the car park.

💙 Carol & Sarah took Blues out — finishing with a downhill game of tag on the sprint home… even involving a few unsuspecting local walkers along the way 😂

💚 Dave & Chris hit the trails with Greens and brought everyone home to an epic finish.

Thank you to every Strider who showed up tonight.

There aren't many light evenings left before the head torches make their comeback…

So soak up those sunsets while you can 🌅🏃‍♀️

01/09/2026

STRIDER GAMES | Back to School 🎒 🍏🦩

IT's TIME TO GET YOUR HEAD BACK IN THE GAMES.

September Games | Attendance

🎯 The AIM OF THE GAME is:
To collect as many 🦩 Attendance Points as possible.

Between Tuesday 1st – Sunday 27th September

But there's a catch…

You must ATTEND one session per week, either by:

🦩 — Signing in & attending one of our
official Tuesday or Thursday Strider Nights

OR

🦩 — Join a Striders social run/walk with at least two other Striders. This isn't about budding up, it's about making friends 😉

AND

Attendance Tips;
🦩"School Trip"
- Picnic Bonus
Bring someone NEW to Striders?

🦩🦩 for EVERY NEW friend or family member you bring along, earns you extra ATTENDANCE points.

Yes… every one. 😏

🚨 THE GOLDEN RULE

* You MUST complete at least ONE run or walk EVERY WEEK to qualify.
* Record your activity.
* Send your proof.

🏁 FINAL REGISTRATION

Submit your TOTAL 🦩 ATTENDANCE POINTS by:

📅 Sunday 27th September
⏰ 23:00 hrs

🏆 THE WINNER

The strider with the most attendance🦩points, wins the game and takes home the September's cup.

But remember…
NO REGISTRATION. NO WIN.

👇 TO ENTER Comment:
🍏🦩

BACK TO SCHOOL.
BACK TO ROUTINE.
BACK IN THE GAMES. 🎯

Striders are back in session.
GAME ON 🎯



🎯

31/08/2026

Castle Striders Annual Summer Picnic & Games

Tuesday 7th Sept @ 7pm
📍The Glapwell centre

https://maps.app.goo.gl/kGw8EyoRNmjxuu1NA

We’re swapping the trainers for picnic blankets.

We are getting together for an evening of food, games, questionable competitiveness and plenty of Striders laughter.

Bring a picnic, and importantly… come ready to join in!

Whether you’re a regular Strider, brand new to the club or fancy bringing the family along, everyone is welcome.

These are the evenings that make Striders more than somewhere we come to run or walk.

Great people.
An abundance of laughs.
And, a little friendly competition.

You really don’t want to miss this one.
Come and spend a summer evening with your Striders family.

🩷🦩🩷
Walk | Jog | Run | Belong 🦩

29/08/2026

🦩 🦩 STRIDERS NEXT TUESDAY 1st September 2026 🦩 🦩
We’re meeting at 6:15pm and setting off at 6:30pm from the Rowthorne Trail Car Park -

📍 Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/n3QjLWz2E2g8hwni6

This week is a Trail run and walk

Groups available (Subject to Leader Availability):

🚶 Walkers – up to 3 miles

🟢 Green Runners – beginner friendly - Usually an out and back or shorter route at everyone's own pace :)

🔵 Blue Runners – ~5 miles (8km)

🔴 Red Runners – ~6 miles (10km)

👉 Don’t forget to book:
https://clubspark.englandathletics.org/CastleStriders/Coaching

See you Tuesday! ✨

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Community-led fitness for Bolsover and beyond. An inclusive running and walking group for every pace and everyone.

28/08/2026

Meet Castle Striders LiRF Volunteer Leader

The people in pink who plan the routes,
lead the groups, keep us together…
and occasionally sign you up for things before you’ve quite realised what you’ve agreed to.

They give their time, energy and enthusiasm to make our Striders Club happen.

Welcome to the Castle Striders Little Book of LEADERS 🦩

Here to lead and never get you lost.*
Well… that’s the plan. 😆

28/08/2026

3rd September - Thursday Improvers Session 6:30 Castle Leisure: Pyramid Intervals.

🦩🦩This is an all abilities session for all speeds🦩🦩

Warm-up 10–15 minutes steady jog on the trails
Main Set: Pyramid Efforts
Run each effort at around 80–90% effort (comfortably hard). Rest with slow jog or walk between efforts.
1 minute effort / 1 min recovery
2 minutes effort / 1.5 min recovery
3 minutes effort / 2 min recovery
4 minutes effort / 2.5 min recovery
3 minutes effort / 2 min recovery
2 minutes effort / 1.5 min recovery
1 minute effort / 1 min recovery
Cool-down 10 minutes easy jog

https://maps.app.goo.gl/U8C8hzSZeVAXbLzRA

Get booked on 💪
https://clubspark.englandathletics.org/CastleStriders/Coaching/