Runner Profile

Hi, and welcome to another Runner’s Profile, by Werrington Joggers. Today we are profiling a longstanding club member.

So, whats your name, and how long have you been a member of Werrington Joggers ?

My name is Simon and I have been a member of werrington joggers for over 20 years.

When did you start running, and what was your motivation to start ?

I have always enjoyed running, even as a kid at school where I did quite well at cross country. I then did the occasional race. The Thomas cook 6 being a popular one. I got more into running on nights at work and that’s when I decided to join a running club, and living in werrington it seemed a perfect fit.

How many pairs of running shoes do you own, and which is your favourite ?

I have 4 pairs that I use regularly to run in. One pair for everyday, another for off road, another for park run and a final newest pair for racing that eventually get down graded to every day running.

What was your favourite ever run, or race ?

My favourite race and by quite some considerable distance. No pun intended, is the London marathon.

Never before have I gotten goose bumps when running. I would recommend any runner that wants to do a marathon then London is the one to do..if you can get in. Folksworth 15 is a favourite local race.

What kind of distance is your ‘happy place’ when going for a run, and what speed to you tend to run it at ?

My favourite distance is probably 10 miles, especially a Sunday run which is often not that quick but very sociable and some lovely routes too. I also enjoy a park run distance too as personally I think they help with improving my race pace, not that I have much these days.

For new runners, what would be your advice on what to avoid ?

My advice to a new runner is to go out and enjoy it and not to push too hard early on. Get used to running at a comfortable pace where you are not struggling to breathe or feel out of breath. And obviously as most people say not too much too early.