Gary Jenkins

  • Member of Essington Harriers since 20021
  • Run Leader

Starting running in 1984. Joined Sneyd Striders as I went to school at Sneyd. First race was Walsall Half Marathon in 1985. Raining and finished on the cobbles under the Overstrand. Carnage!!

Left Striders early ’90 and went to Wolverhampton and Bilston.
Member of Aldridge RC for a few years mid / late 90’s, then a break until 2005.

Dave Poynton got me to join EHRC after much nagging and it is without doubt the best club I have been a part of. The whole ethos / values of the club are spot on

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

Getting back on the start line for the London Marathon after 17 years.

What advice would you give a new runner?

Don’t look at the watch, just enjoy it

What’s your proudest running achievement?

New York City Marathon. Unreal experience for so many reasons. First did it as a 20 year old (No Dave Poynton, there weren’t any dinosaurs!).

What running kit do you use?

Long short. Fat thighs!!

What one thing should people know about you?

One of the RD’s at Chasewater parkrun. Previously did the same at Walsall Arbo.

What are your pre-race rituals?

I tend to get there very early

What are you pre & post race snacks?

Weetabix and a banana

What future race ambitions do you have?

Manchester Marathon 2024. Very proud to help Phil Mew with this after his disappointment, but brave decision last year.
It will also be my daughter, Emily’s first marathon too.
Would like to do Loch Ness marathon at some stage

What are your favourite running shoes?

Hoka Gaviota

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

I have managed to get away with blowing my nose on Dave Poynton’s Wolves shirt without him knowing!

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