Qualification/s:

Event Group (Endurance), Athletics Coach (Endurance).

My specialist areas:

Endurance running, sports science, strength and conditioning.

Ask me about:

Any of my specialist areas, or just how to develop your running in general!

A bit about me:

I prefer long distance/endurance events.

Where you may find me:

Wednesday club runs, Thursday track sessions and online.

Qualification/s:

Level 3 Performance Coach (Endurance, Long distance & Middle Distance).

My specialist areas:

I currently focus on seniors’ endurance and also some 400m & 800m runners, but also have coached to a good level hurdles, steeplechase and Combined Events.

Ask me about:

Anything! Through coaching and various admin or committee roles, I’ve probably experienced it!

A bit about me:

I started coaching in the middle 1990s when at university. I then founded the junior section of the club in 1995 and coached many of the members that came through the ranks. I coached several national champions and international vests, until family commitments meant I had to scale back my commitments. I now help voluntarily on Thursdays and coach privately too.

Where you may find me:

Thursday evenings at Ashdown.

Qualification/s:

Athletics Coach (Throws)

My specialist areas:

Throws

Ask me about:

Quadkids, strength and conditioning, cross country

A bit about me:

I’ve spent many years running marathons, ultras, fell races and cross country. I now coach three times a week, officiate field events, chair Dorset County Athletics and Team Dorset

Where you may find me:

You may find me at Ashdown on Mondays and Thursdays, Lockyer’s on Saturdays or officiating at T&F and Sportshall events

Qualification/s:

Athletics coach (Endurance), Events leader in training

My specialist areas:

Cross country, middle distance and triathlon

Ask me about:

Cross country strategies and tactics, training plans, duathlons and triathlons. Just don’t ask me to explain the English Athletics age group system…

A bit about me:

My athletic background was initially in swimming and subsequently in triathlon, competing in standard distance, middle distance and Ironman distance events throughout Europe. Whilst working in London I was an assistant athletics coach with Belgrave Harriers and since returning home have coached the junior endurance team. My main interest is developing our young athletes to help build their confidence and achieve their sporting goals.

Where you may find me:

At the track on Mondays and Thursdays (usually in the rain) and occasionally lurking on the Facebook page.

Qualification/s:

Athletics Coach (Sprints, Throws)

My specialist areas:

Sprints

Ask me about:

Running style and speed

A bit about me:

I’ve had diabetes for 47 years and in 2006 I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, which apart from my voice has little effect on me. I’ve run 6 Marathons and now have to accept I’ll be last in anything I run but take pleasure from finishing

Where you may find me:

I’ll be found down the track on Mondays and Thursdays.

Qualification/s:

Athletics coach (Endurance, Sprints, Jumps & throws)

Children in athletics leader

My specialist areas:

My aim: To help each young athlete achieve their best, improve technically, be confident in what they do and with others, and encourage taking confidence, respect and friendship forward into adult life.

Ask me about:

Juniors and quad kids

A bit about me:

I joined the club in its infancy, ran track, road and cross-country, so did my girls. Older age, work pressure and injuries forced a stop. I never took a conscious decision to coach or officiate, but enjoyed participating and took courses. Little equates to the reward of an athlete progressing and really enjoying sport; whether in terms of self-confidence, success at events or friendships.

Where you may find me:

Ashdown on Thursdays and Lockyers’ on Saturdays

Qualification/s:

Coach in Running Fitness (CiRF) and Coaching Assistant.

My specialist areas:

Beginners and improvers – Couch to 5k.

Health coaching, women’s health and hormones, everyday nutrition.

Ask me about:

DRRL, club champs, how to juggle being a mum, work and marathon training, where we are having a photo done and how to get over your nerves and get to track.

A bit about me:

Late to the running scene, I am here for the community, the physical and mental health benefits, the fun and laughter as well as the tears. I love to race, to lose myself in a woodland and trails, to challenge myself and just keep aiming to be a little bit better.

Where you may find me:

Thursday track sessions, Mondays beginners groups, at most races and anywhere where there maybe a photo opportunity!

Qualification/s:

Coaching Assistant.

My specialist areas:

Junior athletics and all things T&F. I mostly focus on high jump, hurdles, and multi events, but I’m also involved in Sportshall, and county/regional athletics initiatives. Just don’t ask me about Cross Country!

Ask me about:

The (inaugural) Track and Field Club champs, anything track and field away from the champs, or what my athletes are up to in any of my training groups!

A bit about me:

I joined Poole runners over 20 years ago and I’m super passionate about sharing my love of athletics with as many people as possible. Ultimately I think athletics is a lot of fun, and I want to extend that joy as far as I can so more people get to have a great time trying something cool, maybe even surprising themselves with how much they enjoy it

Where you may find me:

You’ll find me on the home straight lumping hurdles about, or by the high jump trying to keep up with the youngsters in between coaching them, and at loads of different track and field and Sportshall events through the calendar. Come say hi!

Qualification:

Coaching Assistant.

My specialist areas:

Sprints

Ask me about:

Anything technical (starts, driving phase, breathing techniques, bend transitions etc. there’s a lot to it!) Previous experiences. Anything that might enhance sprint knowledge. There’s no such thing as a bad question!

A bit about me:

I joined Poole Runners as a junior back in 2005, equalling a club record in my first race, and worked my way through juniors and senior category athletics.

I have medalled at county and regional level, represented club and county at national levels via Sportshall, National Championships and English Schools T&F championships.

From these I can use tips and advise and bring this into my own coaching.

I also graduated from university with a Sports Coaching degree.

Where you may find me:

Majority of Mondays and Thursdays at Ashdown. Or for the football fans everywhere, at AFC Bournemouth most Saturdays between August and May!

Qualification/s:

Coaching Assistant

My specialist areas:

Track and Field – Long and triple jump

Ask me about:

The club currently boasts a fine selection of very talented jumpers with drive and ambition and I look forward to what the future may hold.

A bit about me:

In 2011 I came 4th in English Schools Championships in Triple Jump, a particularly proud achievement to go along with numerous other appearances and medals at regional, county and club level. I did my first coaching course in 2011 and another in 2013. I was honoured to be asked to coach horizontal jumps in March 2019

Where you may find me:

Thursdays at Ashdown.

Qualification/s:

LiRF, Field Official (Lvl 2).

My specialist areas:

High jump, Athletic field events and Sportshall.

Ask me about:

High jump and other field events, Athletics officiating, Track training for juniors, Sportshall, Organising Cross Country races, my high jump pb!

A bit about me:

As a junior athlete I loved competing, training and watching athletics whenever I could. As a high jumper I competed for Dorset. I also ran some 200m and 4x 100 relays and ran in the Wessex League and National cross country.

I joined Poole Runners in 2014 to develop my road running, run socially with others. This lead to me running half marathons, inter-counties and SW Cross countries then to volunteering at events, coaching and joining the committee. I hope to share my enthusiasm for athletics and the health and social benefits of running with others as well as develop the technical skills of our junior athletes

Where you may find me:

Ashdown track on Thursday evenings, Upton Parkrun, Wednesday club night, Canford school Sportshall, and athletic league events

Qualification/s:

Coaching assistant.

My specialist areas:

Middle distance running; I also have a great deal of interest in the value of warming up and cooling down, stretching, strengthening and nutrition

Ask me about:

Feel free to ask what races I’m working towards myself, and how I’m preparing

A bit about me:

My background is ballet coaching and I run track, road and trail races myself

Where you may find me:

You’ll find me at track on the 200m line for the big kids or I could be anywhere on the track with a big group of quad kids. You’ll also find me running around track myself or racing pretty much anywhere that there’s a race on. At all times I’m likely to have my four boys with me, and they will probably be running faster than I am…!

Qualification/s:

Coaching assistant, Sports and Biological Sciences

My specialist areas:

I guess I sway more towards 800m/1500m and the types of training beneficial for younger athletes to compete and train for these events. I wouldn’t call myself a specialist (there’s so much to learn!) but I do enjoy helping younger athletes get to where they want to get to by cultivating a love for running while developing essential skills in a supportive environment.

Ask me about:

How to pace an 800m or 1500m race or how running can complement other sports. Where the best curry houses are near to track!

A bit about me:

I split my time between athletics and football which means I get to be involved with helping to coach anywhere from 60-80 personalities a week. I love the interaction, the unpredictable behaviour (!) and the laughter when coaching, but the development of those determined ones who really want to succeed is the most rewarding part of coaching.

Where you may find me:

I’m usually track side at Ashdown on Mondays and Thursdays, pitch-side on Saturdays and Sundays or walking my two lively spaniels at the beach!

Qualification/s:

Coaching Assistant.

My specialist areas:

Middle Distance, Endurance running.

Ask me about:

Anything to do with the Juniors Section; if I don’t know the answer, I’ll know who does!

A bit about me.

I’m a social runner, I’m never going to be fast but I enjoy running for fun and fitness. I started out helping the juniors section as a parent helper when the club was much smaller, because both of my children enjoy running and all the other sports that Poole Runners has on offer and I enjoy being involved rather than watching from the side lines. It’s been amazing seeing how much the club has grow over the past couple of years and helping the Athletes achieve their goals !

Where you’ll find me:

On the track, with the Middle distance Junior Athletes on a Monday and Thursday and cheering them on at numerous competitions, my favourite being cross country!

Qualification/s:

Coaching assistant.

My specialist areas:

Middle distance.

Ask me about:

Racing, marathons and great racing pics!

A bit about me:

I run track, road and trail races myself, from short fast sprints to sub 3 hour marathons. I also spend time training at the gym to improve overall running strength.

Where you may find me:

You’ll find me at track on the 200m line for the big kids or I could be anywhere on the track with a big group of quad kids. You’ll also find me running around track myself or racing pretty much anywhere that there’s an event on.

Qualification/s:

Coaching assistant.

My specialist areas:

Endurance running

Ask me about:

Marathon training

A bit about me:

I’ve run quite a few off road and road long distance events, including some tricky fell races.

Where you may find me:

Tuesday training and Blandford parkrun.

Qualification/s:

Leadership in Running Fitness (LiRF)

My specialist areas:

5km – Marathon distance

Ask me about:

How to build a good training plan

A bit about me:

I started running in 2013 and enjoy going off road and on road, but prefer to race on road.

Where you may find me:

Tuesday training and normally Poole parkrun

Qualification/s:

Coaching assistant and field official.

My specialist areas:

Quad kids.

Ask me about:

Being a parent helper.

A bit about me:

I joined a Poole Runner’s Couch to 5k course in 2019 and discovered how much I love to run. My children were club members 20+ years ago and I occasionally helped as a parent .

Once I had more free time it was a logical step to qualify as both a field official and a coaching assistant. I love the Quadkids concept as an introduction to athletics for our youngest club members and have enjoyed coaching them for the last year or so.

Where you may find me:

Monday and Thursday track sessions .

Qualification/s:

Coaching assistant, Field judge (Lvl 1).

My specialist areas:

Throws.

Ask me about:

Hammer, competing at Track and Field events.

A bit about me:

Started life with PR as a family helper. Moved swiftly onto a field judge (official) still only level 1. Then I was persuaded to do the coaching assistance course and have been assisting with training the junior athletes for a while mainly with throws.

I myself became a throws athlete when I took up the hammer in 2019 proving that anyone can do it just have the confidence of giving it a go. I thoroughly enjoy competing with my PR vest on and also through the summer with a Team Dorset vest.

Where you may find me:

Sunday morning at the track in the cage doing an adults only throws session always weather dependent.

Qualification/s:

LiRF, Coaching Assitant.

My specialist areas:

Supporting new runners, sprinting, throws.

Ask me about:

Master Athletics. You can ask me about many other things and I will know the right person to answer!

A bit about me:

I started running with Couch 2 5k, and now I run to support others, still enjoy a good trail run. I have done a half marathon in the past. I then tried track & field, and now compete in sprints and hammer throw in Masters Athletics.

Where you may find me:

One of the leaders on Monday with Plod Lite or run/walk on Wednesday club run. Sometimes chasing track athletes for payment on Thursdays!

Qualification/s:

Coaching assistant

My specialist areas:

Middle/Long distances – Quad kids

Ask me about:

South Africa

A bit about me:

I have done athletics since I was quad kid age, I love sports all around and now I coach and teach

Where you may find me:

Somewhere on a sports field or in class

Qualification/s:

Leader in Running Fitness

My specialist areas:

New runners – to be part of someone’s running journey from the beginning & seeing how they progress & start believing that they can do it is so rewarding!

Ask me about:

The C25k & Beyond 5k programme we run annually

Where to find me:

You’ll find me running round in circles at track on a Thursday evening, supporting the C25k & Beyond 5k runners on a Monday. I am also a regular volunteer marshal at Poole parkrun on a Saturday morning.

Qualification/s:

Leader in Running Fitness

My specialist area:

Supporting new runners.

Ask me about:

Marathons and ultras!

A bit about me:

I have been running since becoming a foster parent 15 year’s ago ran 55 marathons & ultra’s. After an operation in February 2022, I started doing c25k.

Where to find me:

C25k and Monday night plod.

Qualification/s:

Leader in Running Fitness

My specialist area:

Encouraging the more hesitant runners who think they’re too slow to count.

Ask me about:

C25K and cake! Always happy to talk about either subject.

A bit about me:

It all started with the Poole Runners C25k course in 2016, I joined the club shortly after this and so began an adventure with many new friends, new places, races including 3 half marathons as well as tutus and fancy dress! Just because you’re a slower runner doesn’t mean you can’t achieve great things and push your own boundaries.

You can find me:

On a Mon night with either the Plod Lite group or C25k beginners.

Qualification/s:

Leader in Running Fitness

My specialist areas:

Supporting new runners

Ask me about:

Anything!

A bit about me:

Been a LIRF now for almost 5 years, ever since getting back into running after 23 years in the military and a medical background. I love to help new runners where I can, and to encourage those I think they can’t run, or feel embarrassed, as I was one of those runners.

Where to find me:

C25k