We have a fantastic group of run leaders within the club who support members to complete fun, safe and sometimes challenging routes. Run leaders each come from different running backgrounds, but each has completed a specialist training course to ensure that they have the skills and knowledge to lead groups with confidence. Meet our run leaders in this blog series. Reason for joining Potters Trotters? I joined the club to meet new people.. I was new to Stoke-on-Trent and saw the club members running along the canal by my house. They looked like they were having fun, so I decided to get in touch and give it a go! Level of running when you joined? I had just completed a Couch to 5k course running on my own whilst listening to an app before I joined, so 3 miles was about my limit when I first started. Best thing about being a leader? Seeing the smiles on club member's faces when they achieve what previously seemed impossible - it might be running for 10 minutes without stopping, completing their first parkrun, achieving a personal best or crossing the finish line of the London Marathon. Potters Trotters Running Club in three words… Brave, inspirational, friends... Your best memory from Potter Trotters? As Club Chair, I was incredibly proud when we were named as England Athletic's Running Club of the Year for the West Midlands in 2017 - it was a fantastic recognition of everyone's hard work in creating an accessible, supportive and welcoming running club. As a runner, winning my group at the North Staffs Road Runners in 2013 and being named as Potters Trotter of the Year in 2016 for completing my first ultra marathon. Advice for ladies thinking about starting to run and join a club... You won't regret it... running has taken me to so many places and challenged me in so many different ways - I've run in the Olympic Stadium, completed over 200 parkruns, taken part in 3 ultramarathons and also run the London Marathon - if I've never joined those ladies on the canal, that might never have happened! Liz is also a qualified Coach in Running Fitness - she completed the course after being awarded a bursary by England Athletics to support women in coaching. We have a fantastic group of run leaders within the club who support members to complete fun, safe and sometimes challenging routes. Run leaders each come from different running backgrounds, but each has completed a specialist training course to ensure that they have the skills and knowledge to lead groups with confidence. Meet our run leaders in this blog series. Reason for joining Potters Trotters? I joined the club because I did want to run by myself and because it Potters Trotter is a ladies only club. Level of running when you joined? Before joining the club I ran occasionally. Best thing about being a leader? The best thing about being a leader is watching how far our ladies have come. I feel proud to be part of a group who have helped so many ladies get where they want to be. Potters Trotters Running Club in three words… Motivational Proud Friendly Your best memory from Potter Trotters? When I was recognised by my fellow Trotters to win an award for completing my first half marathon when I had turned 60! We have a fantastic group of run leaders within the club who support members to complete fun, safe and sometimes challenging routes. Run leaders come from different running backgrounds, but each has completed a specialist training course to ensure that they have the skills and knowledge to lead groups with confidence. Meet our run leaders in this blog series. Reason for joining Potters Trotters? I first became interested in running about seven years ago and fell in love with the Potters ‘Arf (yes really!), which led me to complete long distance runs and entering races. I decided to join Potters Trotters to meet others who enjoyed running like I did, to make new friends and to improve my running. Level of running when you joined? Before joining the club I had ran 5k and 10k races, as well as the Potters ‘Arf. Best thing about being a leader? To hopefully inspire others and encourage. It is so rewarding when you see members complete their first race or run their furthest distance without stopping. This makes me immensely proud! Potters Trotters Running Club in three words… Positive, encouraging, inspiring! Your best memory from Potter Trotters? Running the London Marathon for the club in 2016 and seeing the lovely ladies cheering and supporting at mile 24! I rarely cry, but that made me feel SO emotional! I have been lucky enough to have been allocated a place for 2019 through the ballot! Also the Lyme Park night run! One of my favourite and most hilarious memories! Darkness + headtorches + falling in the mud = hilarity!! Advice for ladies thinking about starting to run and join a club... Running with a club has definitely improved my running and encouraged me to run a wide range of races, which is great. The main reason why I would advise anyone to join a club however, is because of the amazing people that you can meet in the process! I have honestly met some of the loveliest people through running and am blessed to call the Potters Trotters my dear friends. |
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