Ralph Taylor

  • Member of Essington Harriers since 2022
  • Run Leader

I started running at the age of about 48 just to keep fit and still be around as my son got older. I was beginning to find it harder to go out and run on my own,

I now run 4 times a week and can’t wait for run days to come along.

Still not keen on running alone.

What has been your favourite race or racing memory so far?

Lake Vyrwy half Marathon. Got a PB of 1hr 42min running as team so was helped all along the way.

What advice would you give a new runner?

Not to think you have to compete with those you run with just enjoy there company

What’s your proudest running achievement?

Keeping up with Holly Thomas

What running kit do you use?

Garmin watch

What one thing should people know about you?

Love baking cakes for our Sunday runday gang.

What are your pre-race rituals?

None

What are you pre & post race snacks?

Reeses

What future race ambitions do you have?

To try to finish ahead of Holly Thomas

To break 4hrs in one of next years Marathons and complete sunset to sunrise ultra marathon.

What are your favourite running shoes?

Asics

Do you have any other information, facts, stories or details you’d like to share with the other club members?

My Races

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