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Meet the team behind Burnden
The coaches/run leaders at Burnden aim to support you in your running by offering a variety of sessions each week that will meet your needs, whether you are…
• training for a specific race in the club championship
• seeking a less intensive session, as you recover from a race the day before
• seeking a specific type of session, e.g. hill training or interval training
• new to running
• wanting to build up to a certain distance/achieve a certain pace per mile
• returning to running after an injury
The coaches/run leaders at Burnden hold a combination of UK Athletics (UKA) accredited qualifications at Level 1 and Level 2, in Leadership in Running and Fitness, Coach in Running and Fitness Some coaches also hold qualifications in FRA Level 1 Fell Leadership in Running and Fitness.
Club Chair
Katy Thompson is the Chair of Burnden Road Runners. She's a dedicated runner who looks to provide a welcoming and supportive environment for runners of all abilities.
Club Secretary and Run Leader
Jen is a valuable member of our club, serving as both the secretary and a run leader for our Pace Groups and New Beginners sessions.
Club Treasurer
Andy is an essential member of the Burnden Road Runners club officials.He is our Club Treasurer and he also leads our Monday night runs.
Shirley is responsible for managing our new and returning members, ensuring that they are registered with England Athletics.
Shirley ensures everyone is kitted out in the Burnden colours, looking after the training kit and Burnden vest orders.
Suzi's race reports are a must-read for anyone who wants to stay informed about the latest happenings at Burnden in the racing scene. Suzi shares all race reports on our website, Facebook page and her reports are published weekly in the local paper. Make sure you read them to keep up to date on all things Burnden!
Tasha is responsible for managing the website, Burnden app, and other administrative tasks. She ensures that everything runs smoothly and efficiently.
She is also the club's dedicated Welfare Officer.
Ian is one of our dedicated helpers. He is the club's 'Mr Spreadsheet'. He ensures that all Championship tables are kept up-to-date
Our Race Directors
Our race directors ensure our Trotters 5 Mile Trail Race and other timed events, including the Ian Hesketh Duathlon, run smoothly.
Our Club Captains
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
UKA Level 1 Leadership in Running and Fitness
Gareth is our mens team captain, he also leads the Wednesday training session at 1 foot on the track
Linda is our Ladies team captain, along with the mens captain Gareth leads team Burnden at our race days.
Paul is our off road and cross Country Captain which he shares with Tony Fulop. Pauls real passion is for the Winter Cross Country Season.
Off Road Captain - Jane Forrest
Cheryl is our Virtual Championship Captain keeping everyone motivated each month to compete in numerous challenges
Mike is one of our Tri Captains. Along with Gillian, he is responsible for the smooth running of our Tri Championship
Gillian is one of our Tri Captains. Along with Mike, she is responsible for the smooth running of our Tri Championship
Coaches and Run Leaders
England Athletics Coach
Andy leads our Tuesday morning track session at Bolton Arena.
UKA Level 1 Leadership in Running and Fitness
Gwen leads our Monday evening efforts session and a key member of the training team.
England Athletics Coach- Marcus leads our Wednesday evening track sessions and supports runners with Marathon training sessions.
Tri Captain
British Triathlon Swim, Bike, Run Leader
UKA Level 1 Leadership in Running and Fitness and British Triathlon Swim, Bike, Run Leader
Martin leads our Monday evening Muster run group.
UKA Level 1 Leadership in Running and Fitness
Our new member to the team and leading our Monday evening sessions.
UKA Level 1 Leadership in Running and Fitness
Michael leads our Thursday evening strength classes.
UKA Level 1 Leadership in Running and Fitness
Our new member to the run leaders team.
UKA Level 1 Leadership in Running and Fitness
Our New Beginners run leader.
UKA Level 1 Leadership in Running and Fitness
Our New Beginners run leader
UKA Level 1 Leadership in Running and Fitness
One of our Monday evening muster run leaders.
UKA Level 1 Leadership in Running and Fitness
Supported many new members in New Beginners classes.
UKA Level 1 Leadership in Running and Fitness
Supports the muster runs and new members.
UKA Level 1 Leadership in Running and Fitness
Leads the popular Wednesday 1 foot on the track intervals sessions
UKA Level 1 Leadership in Running and Fitness
Leads the popular Wednesday 1 foot on the track intervals sessions