
Keep you safe
Introduce you to new routes
Offer advice on running technique
Help you make the most of your training
All of our run leaders are DBS-checked and follow agreed club protocols. Most hold basic first aid training, and several are also qualified in Leadership in Running Fitness (LiRF)—a course created by England Athletics to equip them to support our runners.
For our group training runs (such as speed endurance sessions), dedicated run leaders are assigned (see below). They guide each session to ensure everyone stays safe, supported, and gets the most out of their training. As the main point of contact within the club, they are also your go-to for any questions or concerns.
Meet the run leader team:
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Esther Dixon
Head Coach, Fallows & Track Lead
Esther loves to lead track and long runs, and is qualified in Leadership in Running Fitness and is undertaking her Coach qualification. -
Russ Andrews
Fallows & Impalas Lead
Russ loves to lead speed endurance sessions, and is qualified in Leadership in Running Fitness. -
Paula Heyes
Brockets & 0-5k Lead
Paula loves run leading the 0-5k group and speed endurance sessions. She is also qualified in Leadership in Running Fitness. -
Martin Scales
Gazelles & Track Lead
Martin's favourite sessions to lead are speed endurance and track. -
Paula Sparks
Muntjacs & 0-5k Lead
Paula loves run leading the 0-5k group and speed endurance sessions for the muntjacs. She is also qualified in Leadership in Running Fitness. -
Molly Davis
Fallows Lead
Molly's favourite runs to lead are Sunday long runs. -
Chris Newton
Roes Lead
Chris' favourite session to lead is the 20:20 Out and Back. -
Ally Brown
Brockets & 0-5k Lead
Ally's favourite sessions to lead are the 0-5k program and speed endurance sessions. -
Esperanza Castro
Roes & Fallows Lead
Esperanza loves leading speed endurance sessions and Sunday runs. -
Jess Bulling
Fallows & Impalas Lead
Jess loves leading speed endurance sessions. -
Lucy Crocker
Gazelles Lead
Lucy loves leading speed endurance sessions and has a degree in sports science. -
Andrea Skidmore
Impalas Lead
Andrea's favourite sessions to lead are speed endurance, steady 5 miles and the 20-20 (out and back). -
Carmien Gharbaoui
0-5k Coach, Muntjacs & 0-5k Lead
Carmien is in her element leading the Striders' 0-5k program. She is also a fully qualified personal trainer. -
Jennifer Graham
Muntjacs & PIRTR Lead
Jen's favourite session to lead is the post injury return to running (PIRTR) and she also runs with the Muntjacs. -
Jess Ives- Keeler
Impalas Lead
Jess' favourite sessions to lead are the endurance sessions, especially with the shorter efforts and the ladder session. She also has a degree in physiotherapy. -
Alexsandro Meireles
Gazelles Lead
Alex's favourite session to lead is the 0-5k program. -
Mohan Taylor
Roes Lead
Mohan loves leading the Roes in speed endurance session and Sunday runs. -
Ben Ward
Impalas Lead
Ben is qualified in Leadership in Running Fitness. -
Clarance Phillips
Roes & Fallows Lead
Clarance loves run leading at Striders for all different reasons. -
Adam Hough
Gazelles Lead
Adam loves to lead OCR. -
Hannah Warman
Muntjacs & Roes Lead
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Sarah Goodyear
Muntjacs Lead
Sarah's favourite training sessions to run lead are lamppost hills or the three hills challenge. She is also qualified in Leadership in Running Fitness. -
Hannah West
Impalas Lead
Hannah's favourite sessions to lead are Sunday long runs, and she is qualified in both Leadership in Running Fitness and Coach in Running Fitness. -
Julie Kempson
Muntjacs & PIRTR Lead
Julie also loves leading the PIRTR group and runs with Muntjacs. She is also qualified in Leadership in Running Fitness. -
Tracy Bullot
Fallows Lead
Tracy's favourite sessions to lead are speed endurance and Sunday long runs. She is also qualified in Leadership in Running Fitness. -
Lily Robinson
Fallows & Impalas Lead
Lily's favourite sessions to lead are endurance runs, and she loves supporting at track sessions. -
Matty Robinson
Gazelles Lead
Matty loves to lead speed endurance sessions. -
Helen Moye
Impalas Lead
Helen loves leading Friday daytime runs. -
Maxine Shackell
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Tracy Plumpton
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Steve Dennis
Gazelles Lead
Steve enjoys endurance & interval sessions as they really help to achieve your full potential.
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Keith Dennis
Impalas & Gazelles Lead
Keith prefers to do speed endurance sessions
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Jim Whitehead
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Lianne Loosley
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Kevyn Hopkins Hall
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Tanya Catton