Meet Our Team Captains
Chris Moseley – Men’s Team Captain.
Running’s been part of my life from an early age. My first race was a Tilehurst Fun Run back in 1983 and I came last! My dad helped set up Wargrave Runners in 1984 and took part in various races. I often went along to support him and if there was a junior race, I’d do that. My running continued in my teens and I did my first Reading Half in 1996. I’ve gone on to do several marathons and a few 50km ultras, some more successful than others! But I still love the shorter stuff: parkruns and cross country.
I started coming along to Roadrunners track sessions a couple of years ago. I already knew a few members and was made to feel very welcome. But with my dad still actively involved in Wargrave Runners, I was slightly nervous about telling him that I was changing my first claim club. Luckily, he was fine about it and still supports me in a green vest!
I’m fortunate to be running reasonably well at the moment, picking up the occasional vet’s prize. I’d like to think I’ve got 1 or 2 decent marathons left in me, having shaved a few seconds off my PB last year. I just need to stay injury free and try to fit the training in around other commitments!
As men’s captain, I’m looking forward to getting some competitive teams out for the relay races and cross-country races during the year. I also want to celebrate the various successes that our club members achieve, across the age categories. But it’s not just about winning prizes and setting records. I’d like to encourage anyone in the club to come forward and take part in the team events and the club championships. They’re great fun and a good way to get to know each other!
Anna Balogh – Ladies Team Captain
Ever since I can remember, I’ve loved movement. As a child, I was always cycling somewhere, hunting down neighbours for badminton, or convincing the boys to let me play football. Running wasn’t a thing in my hometown back then – and even now, most people there think I’m mad for doing it by choice!
My running journey truly began after university when an office job made me realise sitting all day wasn’t for me. Inspired by a triathlete colleague, I took my first run around a park’s concrete path in casual trainers. One inevitable knee injury and a proper shoe fitting later, there was no turning back. Soon, I was running the Reading Half Marathon Corporate Relay. Over the last 20 years, I’ve tackled everything from 5k Race for Life events to a couple of ultra-marathons, though my favourite thing now is muddy, hilly trails.
I’m also a proud volunteer Run Director at Dinton Pastures parkrun, having served on the core team since it started in 2018. While I used to prefer doing my own thing, seeing the positive impact of club life on friends changed my mind. I joined Reading Roadrunners in April 2026, and in just a few months, I’ve made friends and met many like-minded people.
As your Women’s Captain, I can’t wait to get to know as many of you as possible and encourage more women to take part in events. For me, racing isn’t just about competing against others; it’s about doing well for ourselves and celebrating the personal achievements that come from dedication. I hope we can continue to create an atmosphere where training sessions and races are a great way to stay fit, improve, and—most importantly—have fun with friends.
Both of our Team Captains can be contacted on teamcaptains@readingroadrunners.org