Run Leaders and Committee Members

Run Leader and Club Chair
Despite being very active as a child I was never a runner - avoiding cross country running at school if at all possible.
Fast forward to me as an adult , I remained active but with absolutely no interest in running.
Then, in December 2013, I was challenged to run a minimum of a mile a day every day that month. And, never one to avoid a challenge, I did exactly that and was hooked!
In 2014 Balsall Common Run Club was formed and I agreed to become its secretary and a little while later a qualified run leader.
I’m now Chair and still enjoy running with our new runners. I’m not quick, and never will be, but I absolutely love running with new & improving runners and showing them just what they’re capable of. 

Run Leader, Club Secretary

and Additional Welfare Officer
I joined the club in January 2019 having moved into the village. Although I had run previously, I had never ventured further than a 5k. Since joining the club, through the support of the incredible team, I have increased my pace and distance, even completing a marathon in 2022.
I love being a run leader and supporting other runners on their journeys as it feels like I am able to return the support I have been given. I also became the Club Secretary in 2024. 

Club Membership Secretary and Lead Welfare Officer

 I’ve lived in Balsall Common for 23 years, and have been a member of the run club since its creation in 2014.

We are a brilliant, social and fun run club and I was fortunate to run the London Marathon in 2017, something the club really helped me achieve.

Last year I happily became the Membership Secretary to help endorse and recruit new members. I’m also the Club's Lead Welfare Officer. 

Run Leader and Club Treasurer

I live in the village and joined the Club in 2017. The Club is great as it is supportive but with no pressure to run faster or further and very sociable so plenty of laughs along the way. With the Club's help I took the plunge to sign up for a half and then full marathon (I was lucky enough to get the Club's London Marathon place in 2019) but a local run and chat with fellow members is the main thing. I became a Run Leader as it's great to see others get into and improve their running with our help. I became Club Treasurer in 2024

Run Leader

I joined the club in January 2019 and became a qualified Run Leader in 2021. Before joining, I had completed one half marathon for charity, but discovered a love for the training process. After moving to Balsall Common in 2018, I decided to try something new, and joining the club has been truly life changing. My BCRC family has been a constant source of support, helping me build confidence and achieve personal bests I never thought possible. Becoming a Run Leader has allowed me to give back, supporting and inspiring others to transform their lives through running 

Run Leader

 Joining and being part of BCRC has transformed my running - the Club has a real team spirit and friendly approach for all ages and capabilities.
Completing the Leadership in Running Fitness qualification to become one of its run leaders was a natural next step to not only help improve my own approach to running, but also to support the Club and its members with training sessions and race preparation.