Your Committee

Chair
Tony Page

I have been a member since 2018, and also from 2011 to 2014. Prior to that my only experience of running was doing cross country at school.

I re-joined to get in shape for the London Marathon in 2018 (the hot one!). My proudest running achievement is my sub-3-hour marathon at the London Marathon in 2021, qualifying to run in Boston, in 2022, an amazing experience! I very much enjoyed the role of Men’s team captain, leading our teams at cross-country and at many other team events, such as the Ridgeway relay, one of my favourites, despite not being in a winning team (as many an ex-captains like to point out!). These days, you’ll still see me at track on a Wednesday, at cross country, club championship races and lately at parkrun, every Saturday morning, trying to complete the next milestone!

The way I see it, the committee, the coaches, team captains, and the members are a team, just like at the cross country, and if everyone contributes, the better it is for the club as a whole, the more we can do for members and the local community. So as chair, I want to nurture that sense of community in our club, encourage participation at all levels, so in that way everyone benefits. Up the green vests!

General Secretary
Mike Worsfold

My wife and I have been living in Reading since 2021, but I've worked here for a decade or more. We have an adult son living down in Cornwall and try to get down to see him as often as our schedules allow. I've previously been a Cub Scout leader, and have helped with my son's swimming club, notably in the results processing of galas. I also got to be a Games Maker at London 2012, so I've got quite a varied volunteering resume. Taking on the Reading Roadrunners General Secretary role in 2025 has helped me to get to know more people in the club and also get an insight into how running clubs are organised. On the running front I prefer trails and cross country with distances up to 10k. I've done a couple of marathons in the past, but think I will stick to shorter distances now. In what spare time I have, I like to garden, and have also started to learn the guitar and am the sound engineer/roadie for a local covers band Code Red.

Treasurer
Pip White

I have been a member of the club since 2012 but running for 25 years, when my Dad first dragged me out for a mile around the block. I’ve loved being part of the club and have made many close friends as well benefiting from the excellent training (my husband is one of the coaches, so I have to say that bit!!). I’m happiest tackling a muddy XC course or a parkrun, followed by coffee and cake obviously. I’m still making my mind up whether marathons are a good idea or not…
I’ve been on the committee for two years now as I was really keen to give back the club, and given my day job as a Financial Controller being the treasurer seemed an obvious fit!

Membership Secretary
Gary Brampton

My routine of a few gentle jogs each week was disrupted in 2002 when a charity I was involved with offered me a place in the London Marathon about two months prior to the event as one of their runners had developed an injury. Needless to say I was badly under-prepared, it was a highly challenging experience and at the finish line I swore I would never attempt anything similar ever again. I have since completed over 100 marathons and ultras.

I became hooked on parkrun in early 2011 and joined Reading Roadrunners later that year. I was subsequently part of the team that set up Prospect parkrun where I designed the course and served as co Event Director for a couple of years.

I am currently lucky enough to have time to help the club by taking on the membership secretary role.

Coaching Liaison Officer
Kerri French

I’ve been a member of the club since 2011.
I’m happiest outdoors & when I’ve got plenty fun stuff in my diary to look forward to. I’m passionate about working with the Coaches & Leaders in Running Fitness to help deliver a variety of enjoyable & challenging sessions for our Members.

Social Media & Newsletter
Tom Knight

I joined Reading Roadrunners in late 2023, finally giving a club a proper go after 12 years of mainly running solo. I'm glad I did, since joining fellow members have been incredibly welcoming. Which not only has led to both my running becoming more social and improving PBs I was already happy with, but also made me want to give something back to the club. This has led to joining the committee, primarily looking after the club Newsletter and Social Media.

In terms of running itself, Half Marathon is probably my favourite event distance, but I'll give anything a go – parkruns, XC, marathons, ultras, even fun runs involving inflatables or wine! Outside of running, I enjoy walking/hiking, good food and am a big Formula 1/motorsports fan. Meaning Sundays regularly involve racing – sometimes it will be myself on foot, other times I'm just watching others do it on 4 wheels!.

Lead Welfare Officer
Debbie Clay

Details coming soon.

Ex Officio
Colin Cottell

I’ve been a member of Reading Roadrunners since 2001. Since then the club has been a big part of my life, helping me to keep fit and to build up a network of friends. I love the part that Reading Roadrunners plays in the community and have been Race Director of the Shinfield 10k since 2008, an even that has raise many thousands for various charities. I joined the Committee as an ex-officio in 2024

Ex Officio
David Walkley

Details coming soon.

Ex Officio
Ian Giggs

Details coming soon.