Meet our Green Peaks Athletes

For me it's always been about the challenge. I just love chasing goals! It also helps that I can't sit still and love being outside so motivation most of the time comes fairly easily. 

I used to be a very reluctant runner and only ever ran to keep myself fit during the off season between rugby seasons. Now my motivation for running is to stay healthy and to chase down my own PBs and to see how much improvement I can make. 

My choice for bucket list would be the Archipelago SwimRun in the Isles of Scilly where you run across an island, then swim to the next where you start running again, and so on until you get back to the start!

 I’ve always enjoyed running to keep fit, improve my mental health, and I am very competitive so also enjoy the challenge and pushing myself to go faster and further! 

 I first started running during my year abroad at university...

it was humbling and I struggled to even jog 400m but then immediately declared I wanted to train for a marathon. Everyone laughed at me and said I wouldn’t be able to do it…so I did! 

 Other than completing the SDW100, one of my proudest achievements is completing the Valencia Marathon in 3h 42m, a time that I thought would never be achievable for me. I also recently reduced my 5k time to 22m 02s which I am incredibly proud of as someone whose first parkrun finishing time was over 34 minutes! 

I’ve never finished a run and felt worse for it. Even the ropey ones still do the job. You get the headspace, the endorphins, and that little “I’ve done something good today” feeling that carries you through the rest of the day.

Since becoming a parent, I have found myself feeling more motivated to train and keep myself as fit as I can be. My little boy is definitely my biggest inspiration…before every training session or race he gives me the best advice.

A look back of former Green Peaks athletes. Thank you for being part of our journey, for however long or short a time. It's been a pleasure to coach you.