Team Bios

Meet the team behind Runners-next-the-Sea!

Committee

Mark

Web/Social Media

Committee Role - Working with Vikki on the Website and Social Media side of things.

Member Since - 2015

Favourite Distance/Event - 5K

How did you hear about the club - I was at parkrun and a club member (I think it was Glyn) mentioned how it was a friendly club that would help improve my running.

Favourite thing about Runners-next-the-Sea - The friendships that I've built and the enouragement given by everyone, no matter your speed.

Proudest Running Moment - Probably completing my first Half Marathon!

Favourite Film - Saving Private Ryan

Favourite Music Genre - Rock/Metal, although my playlist can change day to day. Sometimes, there's a need for some classical, then other times some dubstep!

Andy

Web/Social Media

Committee Role - secretary - a little bit of everything (trying to keep Ant organised) and helping out other roles where needed.

Member Since - 2021

Favourite Distance/Event -I love a half marathon as it always feels like a great accomplishment and doesn't have to be too demanding with the training. As far as events go I think The Lap may have it for me. Such amazing views, scenery and aid stations. It completely broke me and I vowed I was done but I've got unfinished business with it and am contemplating a return for my 50th.

How did you hear about the club - I'd been aware of the club for a while having seen them whilst running on my own (i used to do all my running solo). I finally decided to come along to a session with Kirsty Lack and haven't looked back.

Favourite thing about Runners-next-the-Sea - The friendliness and supportive nature of the club no matter what your ability. I used to turn up to events on my own, run and then get in the car and drive home. Having the support before and after races now makes all the difference. I also love the fact that we have such a great mix of runners who target different distances and terrain which allows for some really good advice.

Proudest Running Moment - Being able to help coach a member to achieve their HM PB goal

Favourite Film - The Rock

Favourite Music Genre - In all honesty I like a bit of everything. Rock is my main preference but my Spotify is all over the place. One of my favourites for running to is film scores such as Hans Zimmer and John Williams. Having watched Jaws at a far too early age and having an irrational fear of sharks nothing gets me running faster than the Jaws theme.

Vikki

Web/Social Media

Committee Role - Keeping the website and social media feeds up to date. Promoting the club to the outside world, with Mark.

Member Since - 2018

Favourite Distance/Event - 10K

How did you hear about the club - I started attending Holkham parkrun and made friends with members of the club.

Favourite thing about Runners-next-the-Sea - The people and the places we run.

Proudest Running Moment - Running the London Marathon in memory of my Mum in 2017.

Favourite Film - Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

Favourite Music Genre - Anything I can sing along to!

Coaches

Kevin

Head Coach - Athletics Endurance

Member Since - 2014

Coaching Since - 2006

Favourite Distance/Event - 5K

How did you hear about the club - I'm a founding member, along with Evette.

Favourite thing about Runners-next-the-Sea - Running and sharing the experiences with members.

Proudest Running Moment - Becoming an affiliated club!

Favourite Film - The Running Man

Favourite Music Genre - Happy Hardcore

Evette

Athletics Endurance Coach

Member Since - 2014

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How did you hear about the club - I'm a founding member, along with Kevin.

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