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!
Chloe Lloyd – Ladies Team Captain
I joined the club shortly after running in the Reading Half marathon as a non-affiliated runner back in April 2016. A current member took me under their wing and got me to the finish line in one piece. What struck me that day was the amount of support that they received on the side lines – that was it, I was sold.
Since then, I have run several half marathons on and off road, and one full road marathon, London in October 2022. When I first started out, I never thought I would be able to run this far, but I surprised myself that day, and learnt that consistency and patience does pay off. It has given me the bug and I am keen to find out how much faster I can go! Training for this marathon would never have been possible without my club friends.
During the year, I am a frequent attender at the cross-country events in the winter, and am partial to a few well known road races in the spring/summer. Although I am prone to a few niggles, the social aspect and camaraderie of the club pulls me back to my happy place – and I am sure that you will find this too.
My goals this year are to be more competitive in the shorter distances and team events, but also run ‘good for age’ at my next marathon. Ideally I would like to stay as injury free as possible to enable me to perform at my best, but I am going to have to be stricter with myself when it comes to strength and conditioning – and stretching after running!
Seeing what so many of our club runners have achieved over the recent months (and years) not only inspires me to push myself further, but has motivated me into taking up this position as Ladies Captain. With the size of the club that we are, we could be so much more competitive. During my time in this role, I aim to actively encourage and support you to participate and have fun. I am very much looking forward to working with you, and having you on my team.
Both of our Team Captains can be contacted on teamcaptains@readingroadrunners.org