Carol Bowker
Qualification: Leader in Running Fitness
Coaching philosophy: Hard work and determination pays off
Best thing about coaching: Seeing the hard work go in and the rewards after
Favourite distance to run: 10 miles
Apart from running: I'll be at the gym, loving newly found Hyrox. I love following my football team anywhere, a bit of hiking and any adventure going!
Angela Burley
Qualification: Coach in Running Fitness
Coaching philosophy: Lead by example
Best thing about coaching: Meeting new people
Favourite distance to run: Half Marathon
Apart from running: Travelling, Family & Friends
Tony Canning
Qualification: Event Group, Level 2 Performance & Endurance Coach
Coaching philosophy: PB's require hard training
Best thing about coaching: The feedback
Favourite distance to run: 10-13.1 miles
Apart from running: Radio stuff and travel
Kerri French
Qualification: Coach in Running Fitness
Coaching philosophy: We all started running once. The hardest part is the starting. I like to approach my sessions with that in mind, and love to encourage people to take that first step.
Best thing about coaching: Seeing people believe they can do it and run their first mile.
Favourite distance to run: 5K & XC, or throwing the shot put!
Apart from running: You'll find me in a Yoga studio and singing badly at Karaoke. I've recently discovered a love of open water swimming and chilly dips.
Tom Harrison
Qualification: Level 2 Performance & Endurance Coach
Coaching philosophy: Running is about happiness
Best thing about coaching: The smile on folks faces when they complete their target race
Favourite distance to run: Marathon (especially London)
Apart from running: Fell walking, Cross-Country Skiing & Wordle
Angelique Haswell
Qualification: Leader in Running Fitness
Coaching philosophy: You’re never too old to do it!
Best thing about coaching:The smiles after a session or race
Favourite distance to run: 10K
Apart from running: I can be found volunteering with SAFE. Live Music/Gigs, particularly Punk! Travelling both abroad and in the UK
Izzy Hester
Qualification: Leader in Running Fitness; PhD in Human Physiology
Coaching philosophy: Something is always better than nothing. Consistency beats perfection.
Best thing about coaching:Helping people discover the joy of movement and achieve goals they once thought were out of reach.
Favourite distance to run: Half marathon and beyond – currently enjoying the challenge and adventure of the ultramarathon world!
Apart from running: I love hiking, lifting weights, and adventuring with my dog, Basil.
Peter Higgs
Qualification: Coach in Running Fitness
Coaching philosophy: Sense of purpose & satisfaction
Best thing about coaching: The Athletes
Favourite distance to run: Any if muddy
Apart from running: Baking & kick boxing
Pete Jewell
Qualification: Coach in Running Fitness
Coaching philosophy: Consistency is key, trust the process
Best thing about coaching: watching others achieve their goals
Favourite distance to run: 3k-10k
Apart from running: My down time normally sees me night fishing on local lakes and rivers or looking after my small menagerie of fish, tarantulas and two cats.
Ashley Pinder
Qualification: Leader in Running Fitness, Licensed Guide Runner
Coaching philosophy: It’s never too late to start. It might seem like its hard work, it is - but you will thank yourself in the future!
Best thing about coaching: Seeing the sense of achievement that someone gets from running their first 5k non stop
Favourite distance to run: Half Marathon
Apart from running: Food, Travel and Reading FC
Hannah Pool
Qualification: Coaching assistant
Coaching philosophy: Don't forget your strength and conditioning training!
Best thing about coaching: Meeting and talking to people across a range of ages and abilities
Favourite distance to run: Half Marathon
Apart from running: Countryside walks, gym, travel, seeing friends and family
Cathrin Westerwelle
Qualification: Leader in Running Fitness, Level 3 Personal Trainer
Coaching philosophy: Running is for everyone!
Best thing about coaching: Helping others to feel fitter, healthier and more confident.
Favourite distance to run: 10k
Apart from running: Running my own ladies only gym in Shinfield (At your Peak), triathlon, and my two dogs Max and Charlie who keep me on my toes