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  • Member of Essington Harriers since 2019

I saw an email at work for Couch to 5k, I decided to sign up with the intention of completing it, ticking it off and forgetting all about it being as though I hated running at school and expected to still hate it but it was life changing.

I decided to join Essington Harriers as I knew a few members and was assured they were an inclusive, friendly and supportive club. 5k turned to 5 mile, 10k, 1/2 Marathon and a Marathon!!

Member 2020, Member 2021, Member 2022, Member 2023, Rachel Rowley
Q & AsMy RacesMy 2021My 2022

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

Has to be The London Marathon- the whole day from the start was epic! Sharing it with my husband & best friend Glyn was an absolute dream come true. Just thinking of crossing that line together still makes me emotional.

What advice would you give a new runner?

Believe in yourself, and don’t compare yourself to anyone else. Run your own race at your own pace.

What’s your proudest running achievement?

Birmingham and Black Country Half & Warwick Triathlon

What running kit do you use?

Compression leggings

What one thing should people know about you?

I sing in a Community Choir which has given me very random opportunities including singing with Tony Christie (Is this the way to Amarillo) and proving backing vocals to Duran Duran (Ordinary World) and more recently a FlashMob during a 50th Anniversary Gala Event

What are your pre-race rituals?

Just go before I have chance to change my mind!

What are you pre & post race snacks?

Anything edible & easy accessible

What future race ambitions do you have?

To stay sober enough to complete the Benidorm Half
Sub 30 minute 5k as it still eludes me.

What are your favourite running shoes?

Brooks

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

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2021 Runner Review

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

The 10k Spitfire Run and Run Fest 2019

What are your pre-race rituals?

Get out the door quick before I change my mind

What are you pre & post race snacks?

Jelly Babies

What advice would you give a new runner?

Invest in some decent running shoes, listen to your body and be prepared to battle the inner voice that tells you that you can’t do it because you can!!

What’s your proudest running achievement?

Birmingham Black Country Half Marathon

What future race ambitions do you have?

To complete a few more half marathons and maybe a full marathon at some point.

What are your favourite running shoes?

Brookes

What running kit do you use?

Knee supports and chewing gum! I feel like I can’t run without either.

What one thing should people know about you?

I started running in 2017.
I joined CT5K and my aim was to be able to run 5k without stopping and once I’d done it I would tick it off my list and never think about it again. I dragged along my husband and in-laws and the addiction was born! 5k became 10k, 10k became 10 mile and 10 mile became a half marathon.

Any other information you want to share?

I’m a mother of 5, 3 boys and 2 girls. I’m a Nana of 1 (and another 1 on the way) I’m a Registered Midwife I’m a newly qualified volunteer Covid Vaccinator


2022 Runner Review

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

Warwick Triathlon

What advice would you give a new runner?

Believe in yourself, and don’t compare yourself to anyone else. Run your own race at your own pace.

What’s your proudest running achievement?

Birmingham and Black Country Half & Warwick Triathlon

What running kit do you use?

Compression leggings

What one thing should people know about you?

I’ve sang in front of The King, I’ve shared the stage with Tony Christie & I’ve performed on a backing track for Duran Duran with Anthem Voices Choir (my other favourite hobby)

What are your pre-race rituals?

Just go before I have chance to change my mind!

What are you pre & post race snacks?

Anything edible & easy accessible

What future race ambitions do you have?

To finish London Marathon 2023

What are your favourite running shoes?

Brooks

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


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