About Us

We are a running club focused on helping members improve their running. We aim to deliver a friendly and inclusive approach whilst providing a strong focus on helping runners improve their fitness levels, personal bests and enjoyment. All levels are welcome, from total beginner to international level athlete. We have a number of International Masters champions in our ranks alongside many experienced runners and many who are new to running. We will ensure that you run with others of a similar ability and do whatever it takes to help you enjoy the experience.

We are a not for profit organisation. All of our coaches, leaders and club officials are volunteers. We aim to keep membership costs to a minimum, annual membership is £20/year which includes an England Athletics membership fee of £15 (2018/2019).

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Our Committee and Founders

Our committee consists the three founders of the club, we keep it small to keep the bureaucracy to a minimum. However, there are many other members and volunteers involved in running the academy, and there is always room for more volunteers!

The committee’s function is to ensure Run Academy operates in safety, fairly and to England Athletics standards and that we provide a service and environment that works for all members.

Our committee are:

Alan Rich

Coach and secretary

Andy Carpenter

Coach and Treasurer

Dan Robinson

Coach and Chair

Our Run Leaders and Leadership Team

Our Run Leaders make the club tick and provide a wide range of activities for both beginners and members a like. 

Ann Carpenter

Run leader

Pat Cummins

Run leader

Bryan Taylor

Run leader

Laura Carter

Welfare Officer

Pauline Rich

Run leader

Margot Herbert

Run leader

Dawn Cobbett

Run Leader

Peter Wirtzfield

Race director

Steve Eastty

Membership secretary

Stef Ransley

Run Leader

Andy Saych

Run Leader

Biff Baker

RUN LEADER