Your run leaders
Keeping you running through the rain, wind, and snow!
The leaders of the pack
Our friendly team of run leaders are on hand at every run to plan routes, answer questions, and motivate you. At least one trained run leader will stay with each group.
Ross is our Run Leader and Dan H is our Run and Development Coach.
Alongside them we have the brilliant Steph, Sarah, Andy H, Ollie, Chris, Paul and Alun.
If it’s your first time joining the Club, make yourself known to one of the run leaders so they can support you and answer any questions.
How to become a Run Leader
One of the most important roles in the club is our volunteer run leaders. Without run leads, the club cannot hold runs. Leading a run is a very satisfying experience (when it goes well! Which it always does. Promise).
If you think you might like to be a run lead and give something back then get in touch with Ross.
To become a run leader, you’ll need to meet the following:
Completed a ‘Leadership in Running Fitness Course’ (LiRF) – recommended, or
Been a Penyffordd Run Club member for more than two years and be responsible (as responsible as possible)
The Club cover the costs of all training.
Types of run leaders
Run leaders can lead all different sorts of runs for the club and we’re always interested in new ideas. The runs we do are primarily set routes that cater for all paces with loop back when required. We do look to put club sessions on for off road runs, interval training and hill training as well.
We incorporate beginners groups into our sessions which will always be supported by run leaders.
When starting, we can discuss a number of options which might include:
shadowing an experienced run lead for a few of runs to ensure you understand about looking after all the runners and recognising when to do different things like, loopback.
Running with an experienced run lead for your first few runs to gain confidence
Limit the numbers of runners in your group that you will lead on the first runs you do.
Once you are a run lead, support is always available. We have a Run Leader Whatsapp group, that we use to communicate and check who is available to lead the club sessions on a Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. We arrange First Aid courses for run leaders and supply any medical supplies required to help you when being a run leader.
“It’s hugely rewarding being a run leader. You learn to tailor your session to the abilities of each group, and watch how members grow in confidence and pace each week.
Above all, you’ll have lots of fun”