I have been running since 1983. I have been coaching and mentoring for more than 20 years.
I set up a workplace running club (The Environment Agency Harriers - now Defra Harriers). I have coached/mentored people from complete beginners to a world record holder.

My best of bests: 5 miles = 27'30; 10k = 34'34; half marathon = 1'16'40

I have been running for about 2½ years, starting at BRR with their Couch to 5K programme, and part of the coaching team for the last year or so.
As I started running with the club as part of the C25K programme that the club runs, the coaches from there and their time and help during and after this time inspired me to take my athletics qualification’s, to help the club as much as possible, where I can. Within BRR coaching I have enjoyed coaching the running development group, and the hills sessions the club runs. As part of this I have worked with various athlete’s in the club, of all abilities and speeds to try to help them enjoy and improve their running, achieve any goals and embrace different kinds of training to help towards these goals. I am also passionate about the part that running (and exercise) can play in improving individual’s mental health, and hope to be part of the clubs mental health ambassadors going forward.

Running with Bitton Road Runners for 21 years and a level 2 coach for 17yrs
Group leader for 12:00-12:30 mile group incorporating fartleks and hills into a 4 mile run. Aim is for runners to progress up to 11:00 minute miles in the next group up.

Coach for Walk – Run group.
I have always been involved in sport in one form or another. I came to running late in my sporting life.
Like you reading this I had never ventured to want to go to a running club has I knew I was slow and not fit. I joined BRR and views change almost immediately. I was made to feel welcome and the rest is history.
I have been a coach with BRR now for 7 years. When you run with the group I want you to enjoy it that is paramount you must want to do it and enjoy it.
Distance & speed and technique will come later. Everyone is welcome

In my sporting life, I have played Rugby for both Cornwall & Army. I was a kick Boxing instructor for 18 years and still a Black Belt 3rd Dan. Since joining BRR I have done an Ultra Marathon – Half Marathons - 10k & 5k I am also into Sprint Triathlons.
I am proud of the walk Run group because it is great to see people who started with this group now running for the Club in club races and progressing into their own goals regarding what they want from both the club and their running goals.
No matter what your ability come along and see what you can achieve my Motto is "P.M.A. Positive Mental Attitude".

Coaching assistant, EA guide runners.
Favourite distance 10k.
Have ran all distances from 5k to ultras.
average pace group 8½ min./mile.
Favourite runs trail runs