Penny Lane Striders was formed in 1985 to accommodate the grass roots runner. It is one of the friendliest clubs in Merseyside with a reputation welcoming people who are new to running as well more experienced runners. There are currently over 150 members, about half the membership are women and the more mature runners are well represented.

We participate in a wide range of running and related sports. Road racing , Trail, Fell racing X.Country, national relays as well more off beat races such as ‘Man vs. Horse’ Some members just want to have couple gentle runs a few times a week which is fine, others are little bit more intense. As a member you will have access to advice, guidance and encouragement all of which can really help. Especially during the tough times of marathon training.

Your questions answered!

Where can I find you?

Garston Leisure Centre
Long Lane
Garston
Liverpool L19 6PE

What training do you do?

Club members meet every Tuesday and Thursday at 18.45 at the sports centre. There are a range of sessions for all levels. On Tuesday there is an efforts session which is excellent for people wanting to improve race times. They are designed so that runners of all levels can train together and no one is left behind
Groups will arrange to meet up on the weekends for longer training runs.

Can I turn up or do I have to join first?

Anyone who can run reasonably comfortably for over 20 minutes is welcome to come down and join in our sessions on Tuesday or Thursday nights. There is no obligation to join the club immediately and you can do a few sessions before deciding if it’s for you. Membership is 16.00 pounds per annum.
If you come down on club nights it will be obvious who we are, as we all around the place. Ask a member and you’ll be pointed to a committee member who’ll sort you out with a training group. You can phone or e.mail before hand if you want to.

I am only looking to train for the Virgin London Marathon, how will I find others to train with?

The club always a good presence in the Virgin London Marathon and we have a wide range runners entering so there wil be group to suit you.After Christmas people training for the marathon start to organise sessions specifically for the race. These are done on club nights. Marathoners will also arrange to meet up for those all important long runs at the weekend.