Seaford Striders Committee
We are a team of local volunteers passionate about community running.
Announcements: Track Nights are Now Every Monday 19:00 at Lewes
Elected Committee Members
These are the current committee members.
Victoria Maleski
Chair
What being a Strider means to me…
“This photo was taken during the inaugural Beachy Head Half Marathon. The fact that I would even consider taking part in such an event is totally down all the support I have had from Seaford Striders. I only started running four years ago on Seaford Striders C25k.
I’ve met so many wonderful, encouraging and supportive people through Striders and although I will never be a fast runner I love being part of the Striders family. I feel honoured to be able to help others on their running journey and love being able to give something back to our wonderful Club which has given me so much.”
Leanne Pearce
Membership Secretary
What being a Strider means to me…
“I had always run by myself, plugged into some music and hadn’t thought about running in a group until a friend suggested that we go along and see what the Striders were all about. From that first group run with the Striders I knew that ditching the music and running with others would be my preferred choice from that point on. Everyone in the club is so friendly and supportive whether it be on club night runs, at Parkrun or just when you see each other out and about and I feel grateful to be part of this brilliant community. “
Tristan Daynes
Welfare Officer
What being a Strider means to me…
“After a few weeks of regularly getting some friendly waves from one of the Wednesday night Striders groups while I was out training on my own a couple of years back, I finally plucked up the courage to pop along and join in myself one evening. I haven’t looked back since, and have loved every minute of being part of such a fantastic club!
I’ve made some great friends and love running with other Striders – be that at our Wednesday night club runs, at track on a Monday, socially, or at races. It’s great to compare notes with others, as anyone who’s ever heard me going on about some ultra or other I’ve run will surely confirm (I run ultras – in case I’ve not mentioned it!)
I’ve now become a Leader in Running Fitness so I can lead a group on a Wednesday night if I’m needed. I’m also one of the club’s Social Secretaries, and help to make sure there’s a steady stream of events for club members that don’t involve running shoes and fitness trackers!
Did I mention I run ultras?! :D”
Adam Haverly
Social Secretary
Jo Robinson
Newsletter Editor and Social Committee
What being a Strider means to me…
“I joined Seaford Striders in 2022 after completing Couch to 5K, which I found really challenging. Wanting to keep meeting up with the fantastic Striders who had encouraged me, I signed up and the rest is history. Since then, I’ve completed four half marathons, which I would have never thought possible and now am proudly part of the Social Committee and the Newsletter Editor.”
“I love the friendships, fun and training I get from the club during tracks nights and our Wednesday night social runs. The supportive and inclusive atmosphere created by this amazing group of people makes Seaford Striders truly special!”
Emily Danvers
Junior Coach and Club Welfare Officer
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Josh Nisbett
Cross Country Rep
What being a Strider means to me…
“Being a Strider for me allows me to meet likeminded people from other walks of life I wouldn’t normally get to meet. It’s also brings massive support when racing, with every Strider around the courses cheering each other on. “
Kay Crush
Club Secretary
What being a Strider means to me…
“Striders is so much more than a running group it is a real community. Everyone is so welcoming and encouraging. I will never be one of the fastest runners but I really enjoy the Wednesday night running group and the support from fellow Striders at events is amazing”
Joel Eaton
Coaching lead & Track Rep
What being a Strider means to me…
“To me, Seaford Striders provides a supportive, fun, and inclusive environment for training, socialising, and racing together. I joined Striders when we first moved to the area, and have seen it grow and extend to welcome runners of all backgrounds and abilities.
As an EA qualified Running Coach, I oversee the track training program and there’s nothing I enjoy more than seeing people achieve their goals and get enjoyment from their running. We can all be guilty of not seeing the extent of our abilities, and I love it when people take a leap of faith, challenge themselves, and surprise themselves with what they’re capable of!”
Nick Farley
Mince Pie Director
What being a Strider means to me…
“I always saw the striders at races and stomping around Seaford, thinking I would love to be a part of that, however always felt that it would be too professional for the likes of me. How wrong was I!! Ive never looked back and have never felt more welcomed and as comfortable as I do when I’m with the team. Always friendly and fun with so much comradery, I love it!
Ralph Jennings
Club Treasurer
What being a Strider means to me…
“Being a Seaford Strider has meant gaining new friends for life, sharing my passion for running, being inspired by so many people of different backgrounds and abilities, and being completely re-motivated with my running and ‘racing’ again. I have competed in most distances ranging from 400 metres on the track, up to 100k+ ultra-marathons, and including the Ironman Triathlon. rail running is my ‘real love’, but I also enjoy running on the roads and the track as well. Seaford Striders gives me the opportunity to enjoy all of this with my running! “
Gareth Hutchinson
MEN'S VICE CAPTAIN
JEFF YOUNG
MEN'S CAPTAIN
"The obsession with running is really an obsession with the potential for more and more life."
GEORGE SHEEHAN, M.D.
AUTHOR OF GOING THE DISTANCE