Links to other local running pagesLinks to other local running pages
The emphasis on the Striders link page is on local running clubs, if your club is in the South London or Surrey area and has a web page, then Email and request us to add you to our list (feel free to create a link to us from your site). NB : we are not endorsing any of these sites, just providing them as information.
Paul Weir's personal trainer site
Mick Turner's weblog : Beer running
Croyweb : web site about Croydon, especially Sports & Pursuits
Amethyst Osteopathic Clinic : osteopaths used by Striders
Croydon Running Sisters Female only running group, based in Lloyd Park, Croydon. Suits first time Ladies.
Wimbledon Windmilers RC One of a handful of clubs based in Wimbledon with strong links to the Striders.
South London Harriers Based at Coulsdon, Surrey - top running and sports club.
Holland Sports Based at Oxted, with strong links to the Striders, particularly in track & field.
Crystal Palace Triathletes Local triathlete's club with close links to the Striders
Hercules AC Another Wimbledon based club
Croydon Harriers Croydon's other running club : more track focussed than the Striders. Organisers of the bi-annual Croydon 10K.
Collingwood AC Friendly rivals based in Wallington, Surrey.
Race for Life (London) Cancer Research UK supports these women-only runs. Striders help out at the Croydon-based event. See also RunWalkLondon for photos etc.
Surrey County Athletics Association Official SCAA site with links, results, fixtures.
26.2 RRC The Kingston based 26.2 road running club.
Dulwich Runners AC The higher profile of the two clubs based in Dulwich.
Kent AC Lewisham based club.
Tadworth AC Near Sutton in Surrey.
Trailrunning Comprehensive overview of trail running and walking in the UK
National sites
Runners World - particularly good for forums
There are 2 specialist runner's shops in the locality -
Runathon - in central Croydon
Runner's Shop - in Birkbeck/Beckenham
Independent running shoe guide