Our Team

I compete and enjoy road and cross country races ranging from 5k to marathon distances and also triathlon from short course to Ironman. I am a former run director at Wilmslow parkrun.

I am a founder member of the club and a former chairman.  I’ve run a variety of races all over the world, from 5k to marathons. Now I run for pleasure and to keep fit. I’m a Run Leader and enjoy supporting the Couch to 5K groups.

I came late to running, joining the Club’s beginners course in 2016. Running is now a huge part of my life and, as one of the least speedy members of the club,  I am passionate about encouraging and supporting those who also take a little longer to cover the ground.  

I joined the club having taken up running again in 2018, and it’s improved my running greatly. The support is fantastic from fellow club members and helps you achieve things you never thought you would do.

I started running properly when I joined the club in 2019. Up until then I had run a few races but had never really fallen in love with running. SRC changed that for me and has roused my competitive enthusiasm. I’ve gone on to run distances up to ultra marathons and love racing regularly. 

After a long career with the BBC I discovered running in retirement, and joined the club in 2019. As well as club runs I enjoy  10k  and half marathon races, and in April 2023 I ran my first marathon.  I'm also part of the core volunteer team at Wilmslow parkrun.

I joined the club in 2023 and since then I have enjoyed multiple 10ks, half marathons and even a 24 hour race. For me running is a great way of maintaining my mental well-being. Hitting the pavements helps clear my mind and boost my mood.

After their inspirational Couch 2 5K course in 2018, I joined the club and continued to 10K and half marathon distances within a year. I was lucky enough to win a place in the London Marathon 2021, and it was one of the best experiences of my life.

Having spent most of my life extremely unsporty, I took up running during COVID then joined Styal in 2023. With the club’s amazing support, I’ve gone from parkrun and the odd 10K to running a marathon! My only regret is I didn’t start sooner.

Andy is one of the founders of the Club and is a qualified Coach in Running Fitness.  He was one of the first in the UK to achieve the Abbot World Marathon Majors Series. He now lives overseas, runs with the club when back in the UK and advises on a variety of club matters.

I started running in school, because of my brother. A short, failed, attempt at long jumping led to distance running instead. I eventually  signed up to a marathon to fill my Saturday mornings. Many miles later I now find the best runs have hills, or mud, or both. 

As an occasional and not too confident runner, I discovered my love for it after completing the SRC Couch to 5k course in 2018. With the support of a great club, I've gone on to run 5k up to marathon races, cross country, trails and 24 hour relays.  I just wish I'd started sooner!

My first half  marathons were back in the early 1980's when motivation was easy. Although I never stopped running and occasionally racing in the intervening years, it wasn't until I joined Styal in 2013 that I got back to properly challenging myself again through the support of the other members.

I joined Styal in 2014 and have enjoyed many races, holidays and 24 hour events  with the gang - in all conditions! I'm back to running marathons after a few years out of long distance running to look after my toddler.

I've been running with Styal Running Club for over 10 years. I joined to get fit, and I stayed because of the friendly and supportive members.

I’m a busy paramedic and wanted to improve my fitness.  I joined Styal  and have never looked back!  I run 5k and 10k  distances, cross country and trail. Since I joined  I’ve completed three marathons. The support from the club inspired me to do a Run Leader course and help others to love running.

I started running in my 40s. I didn’t think I could run as I have an autoimmune disease which affects my joints. However I have ran many 10k’s over the years and half marathons. Not the fastest but I always get to the finish. Becoming a LiRF will help me help others.

I joined SRC in 2019  - it’s like being part of a second family!  The training and support of the club members helped me to complete Manchester Marathon and Chester Metric Marathon in 2023 and I’ve done a range of races since. I’m now a LiRF and enjoy supporting other runners with their own development and progress.

I joined Styal in 2023, having previously run the odd 10k, and starting parkrun after Covid. With the support of the club and members I completed my first half marathon in 2024, and I've signed up for a marathon in 2025.

With the support and encouragement from SRC I have completed 10Ks, half marathons, marathons and even an ultra distance trail race. From experience, I know that running is beneficial for your physical and most importantly your mental health. Finishing a muddy trail run is the best !

I had never really enjoyed running until I joined SRC in 2023.    With the massive support of the club and its members, I ran my first marathon in 2025.  Looking forward to many more races and distances and just enjoying the wonderful running community.

Prior to joining Styal I had intermittently run parkrun, and completed one 10k race. Since joining I've now run multiple 10ks and am no longer phased by this distance. Training for my first half marathon will begin in 2025 - gulp!

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