Lliswerry Runners | Newport's Friendly Running Club

Below are some profiles of some of our many, many members. Click on an image or the name to view more information about the member!

Trudy Hurford

When did you join?:

03/2016

How long have you been running?:

3 years

What's your favourite running surface?:

Road and trail

How did you start running?:

Started doing C25k at Tredegar house parkrun and have never regretted joining

Any message to newcomers?:

Starting running was a life changing thing for me and joining a running club was something I never imagined I would do best decision ever, thank you Lliswerry

Mr Robert Tudhope

When did you join?:

03/2015

How long have you been running?:

Since October 2014

What's your favourite running surface?:

Road But Starting to enjoy the Trail

How did you start running?:

On a family holiday in north Wales my wife was off running every morning with our dog, when she'd get back to the tent she would allways say "I wish you could come running with us", about a month later I agreed to try. I have not looked back.

Any message to newcomers?:

It's much better running with Friends than on your own and Lliswerry Runners really are a great bunch of dudes and dudettes they(we)have a great weekly structure that will help any runner, weather your into running fast or slow the group system,routes and training plans really do aid in impoving running fittness for all abilities.

Dave Westley

When did you join?:

03/2011

How long have you been running?:

35 years

What's your favourite running surface?:

Road definately not mud!!

How did you start running?:

As a supplement to football training when I was a young lad. Started running for the sake of running quite recently. It gets you hooked!!

Any message to newcomers?:

Don't think because its a running club you have to be an elite athlete. Lliswerry caters for all abilities and encourages everyone. My advice? Keep to tarmac.

Hywel Jones

When did you join?:

04/2014

How long have you been running?:

5 Years

What's your favourite running surface?:

Mixed

How did you start running?:

Started doing a couch to 5K program on a treadmill at home, then my friend Jacko persuaded me to go to parkrun at Tredegar House. I managed to make it around without stopping and have had the running bug ever since.

Any message to newcomers?:

Get to a parkrun and enjoy the experience. Try and attend the club training sessions to meet people with similar abilities. If you feel up for it enter a few local races. Lliswerry is a friendly club so if you have any questions or concerns then just ask.

James Kershaw-Naylor

When did you join?:

10/2015

How long have you been running?:

1 year 10 Months

What's your favourite running surface?:

Road

How did you start running?:

Initially i was looking for a way to keep fit and active without having to go to the gym or play rugby. I signed up for the 2014 Bristol Half Marathon, downloaded a training plan from Runkeeper and was quickly hooked.

Any message to newcomers?:

I have only been a member for 6 months and I cannot believe how many positive experiences Lliswerry Runners has already provided for me. From support at races to the opportunity to take part in national events like The Castles its a fantastic club.

Lisa Bateman

When did you join?:

01/2012

How long have you been running?:

About four and half years

What's your favourite running surface?:

Road or trail

How did you start running?:

I started with a run/walk along the canal. I signed up for the race for life, and wanted to run the whole 5k. I heard about Newport Parkrun and started on their 3rd event, met a lot of friendly people from Lliswerry runners and haven't looked back.

Any message to newcomers?:

Lliswerry is such a friendly club. It doesn't matter how quick or slow you are, everyone is welcome. It has a great team spirit.

Desmond Jones

When did you join?:

08/2013

How long have you been running?:

2 years

What's your favourite running surface?:

trail, fields, and fell

How did you start running?:

The company I worked for was helping to raise money for Kidney Wales and asked me if I'd like to run for the company on a team in the Cardiff 10k.

Any message to newcomers?:

I still remember thinking a kilometer was a long way when I started running. We all start slow. So don't worry about it. Just stick to it, and don't do too much too fast. One day you'll suprise yourself, and when you least expect it, someone will call you a runner :-)

Michelle shapland

When did you join?:

01/2012

How long have you been running?:

3 years

What's your favourite running surface?:

Road and track

How did you start running?:

Turning 40 and had my girls I thought I would start to get my life back. I couldn't run up the road without stopping. I was more of a brisk walker. So thought if I signed up for a half marathon I would have to start learning to run. I went from nothing. I joined lliswerry running group. It was the best thing I have done. I have now done 3 half marathons, 5 10ks, Rack Raid. Rose inn relays. I am so proud of what I have achieved. Thank you lliswerry.