I first started running towards the end of the 1980’s as a replacement for playing football. I found out that once I got into it, I really enjoyed it and built myself up to marathon distance.

After running on my own for several years and having concerns about not being a good enough runner, I joined Prestatyn Running Club in 1995 and I have been an active member ever since. I quickly learned to appreciate running with the club due to the support and camaraderie I experienced, and I have made some very good friends.

I have filled numerous roles over the years including vice chairman and membership secretary and social co-ordinator.

I have also been one of the key figures in the club’s very successful Couch -2 – 5k programmes. I am a qualified run leader to ensure I am looking after people correctly.

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I first started running to train for a 5k obstacle course run to raise money for the animal charity that I worked for.  I ran with a friend and we quickly got the running bug.  That year we both ran the Flintshire 10k race and then joined Prestatyn running club.

I enjoy running in a group, so club runs are ideal for me.  In 2018 I had a stroke and temporarily lost the use of my right hand side. Thanks to the support of  my running buddies at PRC I got back up and running enough to complete my first half marathon 12 weeks after leaving hospital.

I will never be anywhere near the front of a race but I enjoy the challenge and like to have a go at the different types of racing, although fell racing and ultra marathons may be a bit too far out of my comfort zone,

I have been a run leader for the club for a few years and also a committee member.  Last year I trained for the position of welfare officer, and am currently helping with the club website and social media pages. 

I would encourage anyone to give running a go - if I can do it, anyone can!  You don't have to be fast, you don't have to be thin, you just have to want to give it a go.  

I started running in 1980 for the first London Marathon in '81, havingpreviously played football.  With interest in the sport booming I called a public meeting which led to
Prestatyn Running Club being formed in 1982. I certainly didn't think I would still be running 42 years later at the age of 77 and have the honour
of representing Wales several times.

Over the years I have been chairman, vice-chairman, secretary and social secretary of the club and have organized numerous social events and races including four British and Irish Masters' cross-country championships on
behalf of Welsh Masters, as well as Welsh and North Wales championships.

 I think I'm more suited to road-running but enjoy trail and cross-country much more, though my confidence in descending  has waned with age.

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I started running in 2013 in preparation for entering my first ever race at Blenheim Palace, Oxford with my daughter . I was introduced to the club by a club member who has become a good friend. I now run to keep fit and being a member of the club means I have people to run with and have since made more friends. I enjoy being involved in the running of the club, which being Treasurer allows me to do.

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I first started running in 2017 with the goal of completing the Mersey Tunnel 10k in October. I’d previously been involved in other sports like rowing and open-water swimming, however running felt like a real challenge and certainly didn’t come naturally to me. I kept myself accountable by training with a group of friends on Saturday mornings, slowly increasing the distance but keeping a similar steady pace. Very quickly, I found myself hooked and just five months later I was running the Liverpool Half Marathon. Fast forward to now, I’ve been a member of PRC for almost 3 years. I joined shortly after moving to Prestatyn, to keep myself accountable for regular training, meet new people and feel part of a community. Beyond the obvious physical benefits, PRC offers a great social environment, with members from a range of backgrounds and various ages. In addition to the weekly training runs, we attend various road and off-road events throughout the year and turning up in club kit with other team members, genuinely creates a real sense of belonging. We have an inclusive environment for everyone, regardless of running ability so whether you’re just starting out on your running journey or training for an Ultramarathon, you’re sure to find like-minded people here to support you!​​​​​​​​

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I updated my Welsh Athletics Run Leader qualification this year. Running’s been part of my life since starting as an Abergele Harrier back in 2007. From day one, I’ve squeezed running in amidst raising family, balancing a career and life in general. Infact, I still maintain that running helped me both physically and mentally to juggle it all. This was always helped too by the friendships I’ve made through running - nothing beats a run and a good old natter!

I’m championing the Back to Running group at Prestatyn RC. I wanted to offer a relaxed option on club nights to welcome anyone wanting to get back - for whatever reason. I’ve enjoyed being part of our friendly club since 2012, chipping in to support the club as committee member, Ladies’ Captain and one of the original Run Leaders in 2015 when the club first launched its successful Beginners Programme. I’m also a Guide Runner for the Blind or Visually Impaired. When it comes to my own running preferences ..I adore getting up into the hills and the Clwydians in particular.

My proudest running moment has to be at one of our club favourite outings to Deestriders Off Road Series this year, when both my daughter and son represented Team PRC too.

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I feel I’m in Phase 2 of my running life with PRC having recently started running again after some time away. 

I’ve previously been a committee member and was also Chair of the club leading up to and during COVID so its great to be back and see that PRC is thriving with lots of new friendly faces … even if I’m running a little slower these days.

I’ve also had experience in the role of Club Welfare officer and really pleased to be back in the position.

I’ve been running more seriously since giving up rugby in my late 20’s and whilst my first love was Triathlons I’ve always focused on running and joined PRC some time after moving to Prestatyn in the early 2000’s. 

I’ve run everything from 5k to multiple marathons… including a few at the end of Ironman triathlons… but these days it’s all about the enjoyment of being out in the North Wales fresh air rather than times or distances. 

I have been running for 11 years ,  and started using a couch to 5k book . I enjoy running as I love to be outside in the fresh air , and want to maintain my fitness and wellbeing .  I like being a member of a club because I enjoy running with others , helping each other along and motivating each other.  I have made great friendships within the club.

I enjoy helping organise social events within the club and also enjoy marshalling at events and generally helping where ever I am needed.

In the above photo, I am wearing race number 331

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I ran as a teenager & represented school and county (Surrey) but as an adult since 1986. I ran because I could forget the pressures of life & work, that also helps by being in a club & training with friends to help us all improve. Since 1986 helping to start up my old club Skipton A C & joining PRC i've always been a committee member as Chair, Vice chair,& juniors coach, maintaining PRC going in a positive direction.

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So, I never expected to join a running club. In October 2014 I did the Great North Run with my brother, because we wanted to. Trained, my way, which was not very good but managed to complete it and was more than happy.

In February 2016 I went to Saints Gym to join a gym class. The class was cancelled and I was a bit disappointed. A friend asked me why I didn’t go with Prestatyn Running Club (PRC) for a run as they were doing a 10 week couch to 5km session. My response was not likely. She introduced me to Duncan, who I actually knew and so I said I would ‘give it a try’ that night. I continued with the couch to 5km and then joined PRC.

In 2021 I was ‘lucky’ enough to run the London Marathon having won my place in the club drawer.

I am an active member of the club and one of the many run leaders that we have. I marshal races both for the club and for Run Wales.

I am very approachable and good at ‘encouraging’ participants in races that they are doing well and to keep going. I am currently an active committee member and have been for a number of years

I started running when I lived in Essex in the 1980’s, completing 2 marathons and some shorter races in between playing football for my local team. When I moved to North Wales more than 30 years ago, I joined the ‘legendary’ Berserkers when my love of running up, down and around hills was born. Since then, I have completed Marathon Eryri 5 times, and taken part in many fell and trail races.

I joined Prestatyn Running Club in 2023 to give my running fresh impetus. So far, I’ve enjoyed the cross country and Tuesday evening fell races that I’ve been able to attend, as well as the Tuesday morning session with fellow retirees on the Meadows.

Although a newcomer to the club I’ve soon been made to feel at home. I’m happy to help on the Committee and contribute to the club going forward.

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I should start off by saying I’ve loved running all my life. Apparently though bare faced lying isn’t appropriate for committee members! So in more truthful prose; I despised running in my Teens, I strongly disliked running in my Twenties and then in my early Thirties something odd happened and I found myself at the start line of the 2019 Berlin Marathon…. in the rain! A rather love-hate relationship with the sport followed until joining Prestatyn Running Club in 2022 where I was able to focus on the love aspect of that fairly fickle relationship. In the relatively short time that I have been a member of the club I have ventured into Cross Country, Trail Running, Fell Running and completed my first Ultra Marathon. The encouragement from my fellow team members has been nothing shy of fab’ and has in no small way been key to my continued enjoyment for the sport and ongoing joyful participation. In a bid to be more useful I have recently qualified as a Run Leader to help support on the training runs and I am excited to be able to support further through joining the committee.

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I started running over 10 years ago to spend more time active and away from my desk, focusing on long distance races up to 100k ultras. I joined the club relatively recently when I was finding a training block for an ultra quite difficult. I've always enjoyed off-road running which was mainly on trails but through the club I've been introduced to fell running, which I'm keen to encourage other people to enjoy. I've also run in the Borders and Cross Country leagues, which are fantastic free races available through the club.

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I've always ran, but never really taken it seriously. That was until Covid happened and that was all we could do. At that point I was already training for a local trail marathon and never looked back. Since then I've mostly spent my time training for mountainous Ultras including 50km, 50m and 100k courses. I returned back to Prestatyn RC in 2021 after an 8 year gap. I attend club on a Wednesday evening and really enjoy the easy 10k routes where we get to have a good old natter. I represent the club at Cross-country and at Fell races (these are my favourites) and I might turn out for the odd winter road race. For me, the best days are the Cross-country events where we all gather as a large team under the shelter of a gazebo and share stories of how muddy we all are. In my role as captain I encourage participation in races (especially the off-road versions), welcome new members, and have especially enjoyed helping people feel confident to enter into the world of Fell and Ultra running. See you Wednesday, come and say hello!

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A short bio about Jonah will appear here shortly

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I stared running back in 1998 at university, a friend said come and do a mountain marathon in Scotland it would be fun! So I competed in the Low Alpine Mountain Marathon. It was a 2-day orienteering event around Ardgour in Scotland. It was indeed fun but tough. I then met my husband on the train on my return! Following that I entered many more LAMMs and also the KIM, with my husband. Running this when I was 6 months pregnant with my first son! We completed the Chester half & Great North Run in 1999.  I then had a family but continued running, doing the Lake Vyrnwy half in 2007, and Conway half in 2011. My Mum sadly became ill with MMD and passed away so I did Coniston 14 to raise money for MMD in her memory in 2012. I joined Prestatyn running club around this time & have competed in many races with the club, park runs, road races, cross country, fell and trail. My husband joined the club and even our sons ran a few races. They often came with me cheering on the side-lines and taking photos. I mostly run for fun and the social side but my husband and I have a fun competitive banter. (I generally beat him!) Last year post covid I set myself a challenge to complete the entire club cross country and border league races in one season. This meant that I won the clubs grand prix trophy with the most points for participation!  As club captain I just want to encourage all runners and it is not about being the fastest it is about participation and enjoying it and setting your own goals and challenges. There is something for everyone.

I started running in 2018, after completing a ‘Couch to 5K’ course, after searching for a 5K race in Prestatyn, I found that Prestatyn Running Club at the time hosted a “Ffrith 5k” race. I entered that to test my time in preparation for a Tough Mudder later that year.

I now try to keep fit by running with the club twice a week and aim to run a parkrun every Saturday. Along with running at Saturday parkruns, I am a Run Director at the Sunday junior parkruns.I’ve increased my mileage up to running half marathons, and hope to complete a triathlon next year. I enjoy the social aspect of the club, which throughout the year holds something for everyone.

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A short bio from Meg will appear here soon 

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