The club was formed in January 1985 by Anne Sweeney and Bob Todd (yes, Sweeney & Todd) as 'Goole Joggers and Runners Club', but soon changed to 'Goole Viking Striders', a name devised by Paul Peacock. The then Chairman, John O'Neil, chose the club colours of gold, white & royal blue.
A regular magazine was issued in those days called 'Striding Out', quite a task on a typewriter! If anyone wishes to see some of these, have a word with Angela Dryden who has kept some of the originals.
Our former Club Treasurer, Nigel Warner, has written a book detailing the first 20 years of our club in his own dry, witty style, and copies can be bought from him, for a very modest fee.
Below are some extracts for your enjoyment.
