Committee Members
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I have been a member of NHRR for the last 21 years, President for the last 6 and I am also the Principal Race Director. I love all types of endurance sport and competing in races particularly. I also very much enjoy putting on events for all ages, abilities and backgrounds such as the many and varied races that NHRR are proud to host. I am very passionate about NHRR because of the warm, friendly but very competitive team spirit within the club.
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I joined NHRR about 15 years ago after an earlier carrier as a gymnast barely able to run 3 miles. But with the club sessions and team spirit, I found myself improving quickly to a fairly competitive level. I have been ladies team captain for a number years and also get involved in the race committee. I have now taken on the role of Chairperson. I love that the club has to offer something for every ability and it feels more like a family than a club.
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I joined NHRR in 1999 when I moved to Hertfordshire and decided a running club would be a good way to meet people...since then I've run 14 marathons, developed a love of cross country races and been actively involved on the NHRR committee. Recently I also completed a challenge to complete 40 races in my 40th year. NHRR is such a lovely friendly club which caters for everyone regardless of their running objectives, I am glad I joined!
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After moving to Hertfordshire a few years ago and leaving my old running club behind, I knew I needed to find a new club to join...and I'm so glad I found NHRR! It's a friendly club that has improved my running no end, and I'm about to start training for my first marathon. This would have been unthinkable without the regular training and encouragement from my fellow club members. Since joining NHRR a year ago, I have been actively involved in the race committee and I'm looking forward to joining the main committee and giving something back to a great club!
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I joined NHRR in 2016 because I wanted to run more and meet new people. Since starting at the club I have got involved in new race distances and my running has really improved. The things I love most about NHRR are the community spirit, socials, the awesome people and the cake!
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After many years of running solo, I joined NHRR in 2016 having experienced the joys of club running on a trip to Pittsburgh. I had a great first year, getting PBs at every distance I ran. I may never be on the podium, but for most of us it's about so much more than that! I think half-marathons are my favourite distance, but people keep trying to persuade me that getting wet and muddy on cross country races is much more enjoyable… I am yet to be convinced! I have loved being a part of this friendly club.
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After two kids and a move to Hertfordshire, I felt it was time to get back into my running after a long break. It was also a great way to get out of the house and meet people. After making it round Standalone 10k in 2014, I was ready to join a club. I was immediately blown away with how friendly and welcoming everyone was when I turned up to my first NHRR session and I was hooked. Since then I’ve surprised myself by running a couple of marathons, competing in cross country and I’ve even picked up few PB’s along the way.
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I have been a member of NHRR all my life. I had my first competitive race on Royston Heath as a four year old. I took up training seriously a couple of years ago and now compete both in a wide variety of running events and as part of the GB Duathlon Team. My aim as Ladies Team Captain is to promote and support running of all abilities and to strengthen the Ladies team to make NHRR the best club in the County.
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Having discovered a love of running in the army I joined NHRR in its 2nd week and have been a member for 30 years. With PBs of 15.10 for 5km and 2.26 for marathon I understand the training demands of higher performance whilst in more recent years a string of injuries has given me insight in to the frustrations of the comeback trail and the changes necessary for masters runners. Having always enjoyed being part of a team, I feel that cheering everyone across the line is a real strength of NHRR. As men’s team captain my aim is to help everyone enjoy being a part of our team and feeling proud to wear the club colours. I’ll be working with the XC and MWL reps, as well as the Ladies’ Team captain, to get as many members out as possible to run in the leagues. I will also be looking to provide opportunities for members to take part in higher level competitions such as British Masters events.
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I joined the club in 2013, and have met so many lovely people in that time ... and my running has improved too. My favourite event in my first year was the midweek league, mostly because of the cakes and social afterwards! This is my second year as mid week league rep, and I'd love to see as many squirrels out racing as possible!
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I joined NHRR in May 2014 after completing the Greenway challenge. I started running a year before to get fit after a serious wrist injury and quickly became fond of the sport. Since joining the club I've had fantastic support and great fun with a great bunch of people. I've very much enjoyed the team spirit there is at the club as well as my own focus on self improvement. In 2017, I managed to run the London Marathon after qualifying via Good For Age. I trained my heart out and had much support from club members. The race was the most amazing experience, I had the best fun and the atmosphere was electric! This was in no small part due to the NHRR supporters on the route. I never thought I could consider entering a marathon and now I have a sub 2:52 marathon time. I love racing as a team and I love the cross county races, they are great fun and always interesting.
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My passion for coaching started whilst I studied for my physical education degree, although in the 80s I was coaching netball and trampolining! I joined NHRR in 1991 to improve my fitness for netball but soon found that I loved running more. I am qualified as a UKA Event Group Coach (completing 22 modules online certainly required some endurance!) and UKA Strength and Conditioning Coach. I’ve always enjoyed working closely with individual athletes; I coached Pete to his 30.59 10km and 2.26 marathon, Paul Pearce, a lottery funded GB partially sighted athlete, to gain selection for the Athens Paralympics and Astrid with PBs of 35.54 10km and 2.59.50 marathon. Always looking to improve to provide the best possible coaching I love reading the latest research, attending coaching conferences and observing other coaches with their athletes. At NHRR I produce the training schedules for our three training groups and regularly coach blue group currently. If you have a question about your running or need some help to achieve your target don’t hesitate to ask!
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Hi, I’m Mark. Friendly Male Vet 45, 5’10”, slim build, blonde hair and blue eyes. Interested in track, XC and road
running. WLTM similar enthusiasts into speedwork, hill reps, racing and long runs at the weekend. Also into running shoes, club kit and cake. Very approachable, GSOH, OHAC etc. etc. All calls answered! |
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I have been a member of the club for 4 years and joint club kit secretary with my husband Mark for the last 3 years. I love the variety of races and social events the club has to offer, it's not just about meeting for training on Tuesday's & Thursdays, I also thoroughly enjoy getting involved in some of the regular races the club puts on through out the year.
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Hayley Cocks - Welfare SecretaryI joined NHRR in 2017 for the beginners c25k having never been a runner even as a child. I never thought I could run ever.... but with the amazing support of the club I graduated from the beginners group at the FSOM 5k in October. I've made some fantastic friends along the way not only from purple group but from everyone in the club. Everyone is pleased for you and proud of what you achieve. Thanks to the training sessions at the club and Sunday runs with my sister my run buddy, I've gone on to run Standalone 10k, a few other 5k's and most recently Brighton half marathon! I look forward to being a committee member and hope that I can bring something to the club as welfare officer with a friendly smile and a friendly ear.
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Ed Price - Publicity SecretaryI've been a member of this welcoming and inclusive club since 2016. To improve at running, there's no substitute for training with a group of like-minded and mutually supportive runners and coaches, and I've benefitted hugely from my time with NHRR. I'm a writer and editor by trade, and I have written for the Guardian's running blog and Like the Wind magazine, as well as my own blog and being active on social media. I'm thrilled to be the club's joint publicity secretary as the role provides me with the opportunity to communicate my enthusiasm for NHRR and the ways it can benefit aspiring and improving runners.
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Joining NHRR in 2007 was one of the best things I have ever done. I have run three marathons but have found I do better at shorter distances - 5k, 10k and my favourite kind of racing - cross-country. So I focus on those events.
I occasionally combine running with my love of birdwatching by leading an NHRR 'bird run' around the Hertfordshire countryside. These have been quite popular; whether that is because of the opportunity to enjoy the wildlife on our doorstep or the tea and cakes afterwards has never been entirely clear. |