About Us — Manawatu Striders

To encourage and facilitate active participation

in running and walking

The Manawatu Striders (formerly known as the Manawatu Marathon Clinic) was founded in 1983.

The club caters for runners and walkers of all ages and ability levels. Members set their own goals and for many a reasonable standard of fitness will be their aim. For others, it is the completion of a full or half marathon or reducing their previous best time.

The philosophy of the Manawatu Striders is group walking and running. Groups exercise at a wide range of speeds and over varying distances. With such a wide variation, the club has to be very flexible. Individuals select the appropriate group according to their abilities and the goals they set for themselves. Groups are led by experienced runners and walkers whose roles include the guidance of beginners throughout the season. Runners and walkers enjoy the fun and companionship of group running and walking which can also be a big factor in motivation.

We are a friendly club and have an active and varied social programme.

HOW THE MANAWATU STRIDERS IS RUN

MANAWATU STRIDERS MAIN COMMITTEE

The Club is set up with one main committee elected at the AGM and this committee oversees the overall running and operations of the club.

The Committee meets once a month approximately and works together to ensure the club is focusing its activities as guided by the Club Strategic Plan, with attention given to ensuring value for our current members, and attracting new members.

Some of the responsibilities of the Main Committee include:

Monitoring achievements against the strategic plan
Management of the club website
Planning of club weekly runs
Tracking of the club finances and budget
Club coaching programmes
Schools Road Race
Home School Cross Country

Current Members of committee

Ross Campbell (President)
Cath Staines (Secretary)
Charles Hunt (Treasurer)
Evan Davies
Viv Storrier
Christine Wick
Erin Wheeler
Matt Duxfield

MANAWATU STRIDERS EVENTS COMMITTEE

The Events Committee run all the Manawatu Striders Events throughout the year.

They arrange all of the planning in the lead-up to the event, including the sharp execution on the day. This includes the setup and pack down of events, Traffic Management, Registration, Advertising and all things that go hand in hand with events.

The events run by the Committee are:

Super 7s
Marathon & Half Marathon
Ashhurst to Esplanade

Current Members of committee

Neil Ward
Bob Hartnell
Christine Wick
Susan Bannister
Laura Corbett
Marek Tomecki

MANAWATU STRIDERS SOCIAL COMMITTEE

The Social Committee organize the club social events.

These events are run throughout the year with a focus of bringing club members and friends together for a fun time leaving your running and walking shoes at home.

Some of the get togethers are