Who’s Who

Meet just a few of the people who work hard to keep our club running…

Steph Gledhill

Chair

Favourite Running Memory

… being cheered on around the Toulouse Marathon. My name sounds so much better in a French accent – ‘Superb Stephanie!’

Bob Jackson

Membership Secretary & Juniors Team Manager

Best Running Achievement

Running sub 3 hours at the Leeds Marathon.

Mick Tinker

Treasurer

What I Love About Running

I love to go running when on holiday – it’s a great way to explore and find the best beaches and view points.

James Slater

Lead Welfare Officer & Grand Prix Co-ordinator

Favourite Running Memory

My very first Valley Striders training session

Sam Harris

Club Secretary & Ladies Captain

Best Running Achievement

Running for Yorkshire in the Inter-Counties Cross Country Championships.

Richard Irvine

Juniors Head Coach

Favourite Race

I really enjoy the club relay events, especially the slightly longer distances, such as Leeds Country Way, Bradford Millennium Way and Calderdale Way. There is always a brilliant atmosphere and you get to visit lots of new and fantastic places Yorkshire has to offer.

Rachel Davidson

Ladies Captain

Favourite Race

Leeds Half Marathon – such a vibe!

Andy Parkinson

Men's Captain

Favourite Distance

It has to be the Marathon! I’m 4 down and still going.

Keith Brewster

Fell Captain

WORST RUNNING MEMORY

I’ve had many falls while running but my worst fall was at speed on a downhill section of the Kentmere Lakeland Trail race in 2012. I spent 3 hours in Kendal hospital A&E getting all the grit removed from my cut hands and knees.