- Member of Essington Harriers since 2020
- Committee Member
- Lear Welfare Officer
I started running C25K just before lockdown. I had been trying to motivate myself for ages. I then met an old friend who had been diagnosed with a very serious illness & yet were so motivated to stay well & live each day to the full. It made me realise good health is a blessing & I should count myself lucky that I get to choose to keep fit & active. It gave me the kick up the backside I needed.
Running kept me sane through lockdown. I was so glad to have made that effort. I ran regularly but always on my own.
I then saw a post about EHRC & joined when I could. I have had the best time over the last 3 years with them. I have never met such a great bunch of people.
What has been your favourite race or racing memory so far?
My 1st 1/2 marathon in Stafford 2022. I never thought I would ever run that far & it was a brilliant feeling on the day.
What advice would you give a new runner?
Run for you. Commit & do what feels right to you.
What’s your proudest running achievement?
Stafford 1/2
What running kit do you use?
Jelly babies
What one thing should people know about you?
I never back down from a challenge.
What are your pre-race rituals?
Try to sleep well & have everything ready for an early start.
What are you pre & post race snacks?
Porridge & coffee (or Peroni if I’m not driving)
What future race ambitions do you have?
I’m looking forward to Benidorm 1/2 marathon
What are your favourite running shoes?
Now trying Brooks
Do you have any other information, facts, stories or details you’d like to share with the other club members?
This club is fantastic. It welcomes you & offers you real friendship.
My Races
No posts
2020 Runner Review
What has been your favourite race or racing memory so far?
Yet to attempt a race. Managed a Park Run pre lockdown.
What advice would you give a new runner?
Enjoy your running. Do it your way.
What’s your proudest running achievement?
10k with the Harriers. These guys got me there without me even noticing. I had never thought I would run so far.
What future race ambitions do you have?
Just to try one. Lockdown has not let me even attempt one.
What are your favourite running shoes?
Asics
What running kit do you use?
Strava so I know what I have achieved.
What one thing should people know about you?
I enjoy good chats.
2021 Runner Review
2022 Runner Review
What has been your favourite race or racing memory so far?
The Santa Run 2021 West Park. You can find the photos on the facebook page. Funniest time with such lovely people.
What advice would you give a new runner?
Give it a shot. What’s the worst that can happen? Everyone had bad runs. But the coffee & company at the end is worth it.
What’s your proudest running achievement?
Chester 10k 2021 1st race ever
What running kit do you use?
Hybrid Sainsburys to Adidas
What one thing should people know about you?
If you come on one of my runs, we will probably get lost.
What are your pre-race rituals?
Just learning them now. Tell you next year 🙂
What are you pre & post race snacks?
See above. But Jelly Babies & Haribos are becoming my new favourite snack.
What future race ambitions do you have?
1/2 marathon I said I would never do. Attempt at sub 60 min 10k
What are your favourite running shoes?
Asics