I have been running on and off for 40+ years. My primary school teacher encouraged me to join a running club and I never looked back. I loved winter cross country and trogging through the mud. Fast forward, after a number of years out during my teens and student days I hooked back into running via the London Marathon. I did a few years of road running but ended up chucking out my trainers as I was just bored of the tarmac. I got into hill walking and helping out with a Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) group as a walk leader in Bristol. After doing loads of hill walks and with my daughter arriving I needed to do my hill days 'quicker', so moved across to trail running.
I have done a good number of ultras and personal endurance challenges. I finally nailed a 100 mile trail ultra during 2025. I have also done some zany challenges like running around all Zone 1 underground stations (and down the steps to the platform etc). That was an epic! Another gem was running around all Metro station in the North East - inluding kipping under a tree. The game changer was moving to Wales. I first joined Fairwater Runners, where I am still a coach leading hill and speed sessions. I do my road and cross country races with them.
I started fell running with the South Wales Series several years ago. I was nervous for the first year but that has now diminished. I realised that everyone is supportive and welcoming locally. I love how the same faces support a lot of the local races. It brings a social vibe. I recently started training with Mynydd Du and now run my fell races for this club. I have been Welfare Officer (Juniors) with the WFRA for a year. I have worked with the Welfare Officer (Seniors) to re-vamp the welfare policy. Please contact me regarding welfare issues.