As an England Athletics affiliated club, we have a formal Committee structure in place to manage and oversee the Club’s activities.
Chair
Clive
Athletics, and specifically distance running, has been my sport as a participant and spectator for over 50 years. Although participation was sporadic from the age of 30 to early 40s. It wasn’t until then that I joined my first running Club.
All but one of my pbs came post 50, similarly so have most of the things Ive been lucky enough to win. Even as a late starter, never say never. I still try to remain active and relatively competitive although the incidence of things breaking, snapping or falling off is on the increase.
I developed a passion for coaching and mentoring (nagging) and started coaching, albeit informally, around 20 years ago. I’ve only been formally qualified as a coach for 15 years. For one reason and another, I’ve been a member of a few Clubs since, having had roles of Team Captain, Webmaster, Coach, Race Director and currently Chair of BLC on the Run. I’m also on the Execuitve Committe of Suffolk County AC.
Vice Chair, Treasurer, Coaching Co-ordinator, Social Media
Hatty
Founder member of BLC on the Run. Took up running through a group of friends about 10 years ago. BLC was my first Running Club. I achieved a long term running goal at Colchester Half Marathon in 2025. I became a qualified Leader in Running Fitness (LiRF) through BLC on the Run in 2022. Being a Mum and a Primary School Teacher leaves me with little free time, so I enjoy and appreciate the freedom and headspace running and Leading gives me.
Club Secretary
Anna
I am a Mum of 2 who is lucky enough to be able to make time for myself to run regularly. I love being part of our friendly and encouraging run club. I turned up to my first session not knowing anybody and, 4 1/2 years later, I feel very grateful to have met so many lovely and inspiring people. I hope anybody thinking of joining, or anyone who has recently joined, feels as welcome as I did back in 2021. We’d love to know your running goals so we can support you in achieving them.
Lead Welfare Officer
Laura
Hi, I’m Laura, your BLC on the Run Welfare Officer!
I first laced up my running shoes during Covid alongside my husband, Darryn, and I’ve been hooked ever since. For me, running is all about the community. I’m a self-confessed social runner who absolutely loves chatting my way through a route. While I secretly hate hills, I tolerate them because I know they do me good!
I’ve been lucky enough to run in some incredible holiday spots like Cape Town, Dubai, and the Las Vegas Strip. Back home, my biggest achievement so far has been completing the London Landmarks Half Marathon, which I absolutely loved. I haven’t tackled a full marathon yet, but it’s definitely a bucket-list goal I need to check off one day!
When I’m not running, you’ll find me on the netball court or football pitch. Having dealt with a few injuries over the years, I know exactly how tough it is to be sidelined and how much you miss the sport. As your Welfare Officer, I’m always here for a chat—whether it’s about training, injury recovery, or just life in general.
See you out on the paths!
Membership Secretary TBD
DBS checker, Website Manager, Welfare
Tim
I started running in 2016, inspired by my older brother and motivated by a desire to improve my health and fitness. To stay committed, I joined Great Bentley Running Club right away, and it wasn’t long before I set my sights on bigger challenges.
In 2018, I ran my first marathon, and later that year, I took on my first ultramarathon—a 75-mile, two-day trail race—which I unexpectedly won. From there, my passion for endurance running grew, leading me to complete 100 miles in 24 hours at the Suffolk Trail Festival and take on extreme elevation challenges, including a marathon with 5,000 feet of climbing to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK.
In 2021, I was invited to deliver a coaching session at a newly formed club in Brantham, which I later joined as both a member and committee member. I’ve since helped organize events, including launching an annual self-navigating trail series to raise funds for the club. As a committee member, I’m passionate about creating a welcoming and supportive environment, helping runners of all abilities achieve their goals, and sharing my love for endurance running.