- Member of Essington Harriers since 2019
- Committee Member: Chairperson
I was always a lone, fair weather runner and could always think of more excuses to not run than to run. So in 2019 when I saw an advert for a new running club starting in Essington I hoped that having an actual time and day to attend would encourage (force) me to get up and out – It did and who knew that that running club would change and benefit my life so much.
I have so much more than running to thank Essington Harriers for. I’ve made so many memories, had so many laughs, made the best running buddies and ran myself through some very dark days. I even got to achieve the unthinkable – I ran a marathon!!
It’s been an absolute pleasure to be part of the club and committee, watch it grow and become the successful and fabulous club that it is today 🦅❤️
What has been your favourite race or racing memory so far?
GNR & LLHM for the atmosphere but Manchester Marathon for the experience and achievement
What advice would you give a new runner?
What’s your proudest running achievement?
What running kit do you use?
What one thing should people know about you?
When I was buying my 1st house in 2001 I somehow got involved in the TV programme ‘Trading Up’ with Colin, Justin & Craig from Big Brother. The show made out that they had carried out cosmetic renovations to a house I was looking at and made it more ‘sellable’ but I’d actually already brought it and told them how I wanted it decorated. There must have been a few crossed wires though as what I asked for and what I got were 2 completely different things!!
What are your pre-race rituals?
What are you pre & post race snacks?
What future race ambitions do you have?
4hr 30m London Marathon 2024
What are your favourite running shoes?
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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2020 Runner Review
What has been your favourite race or racing memory so far?
Stafford 1/2 2020
What are your pre-race rituals?
Going for a wee x100 !!
What are you pre & post race snacks?
Post race/run – cup of tea
What advice would you give a new runner?
Don’t expect to love every run but love yourself for the fact that you got out there and ran!!
What’s your proudest running achievement?
Finishing my 1st 1/2 marathon after almost walking off at the 7 mile point
What future race ambitions do you have?
Finishing a 1/2 marathon sub 2hr and maybe one day completing the London Marathon?
What are your favourite running shoes?
Nike Vamero
What running kit do you use?
Water Bottle – it’s like my comfort blanket
What one thing should people know about you?
I talk – a lot !!
Any other information you want to share?
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2021 Runner Review
Total of 973 running miles for the year – target of 1000 already set for 2022!! 
Another year of highs, lows and plenty of adventures with our amazing running club 
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My running highlight of the year has got to be doing the landmark challenges with Robin. We got lost several times (I know shock), unpicking Robin from barbed wire, ending up ankle deep in pig sh*t 
and having to break into the grounds of the fruit farm to escape are just some of the stories!! 
we’ll take you on these routes one day 
Also in March, I did myself proud by running 200k with help from Robin & Tara for Breast Cancer Now charity, raising over £1k!!. It was in support of my BFF who had been diagnosed with breast cancer during lockdown and this was the only thing at the time that I felt I could do for her and to thank the fabulous team that treated her and took care of her 
My low would have to be Stafford half – I was so looking forward to it as I’d really enjoyed the last time I’d done it, but it just wasn’t the day or month in fact for running for me and I didn’t enjoy it at all 
. I was struggling with my mental health and as much as running helped the majority of time it also didn’t help at times, and Stafford and in fact Alton Towers, were defo these times. HOWEVER after witnessing Dave bravery on the rides after and the fun we had made this day/race one to remember for ever . I’ll be returning to them both in 2022
and feeling so much more positive these days 
It’s been an honour to represent the club as Ladies Captain and the award from our Chair, Chris for his choice of ‘Runner of the Year’ was just amazing!!
The support and encouragement I’ve received from club members and the friends I’ve made along the way is just overwhelming. You are all amazing !! Thank you 
Here’s to 2022 and plenty of miles, smiles and memories. Happy New Year Harriers 