Tewkesbury Running Club

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“ They say life begins at 40. For me running began then. With a growing midriff and the need of a goal I was challenged to run the London Marathon. I got fit, trained hard and was then disappointed with my time. I had the bug but without a chance encounter with a TRC member that would probably have been the end of my running. I was persuaded I would be fine at a running club and have enjoyed the support , camaraderie and friendly rivalry ever since. I am proud to be Chair of this friendly club with something for everyone who wants to run at whatever level”

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As a triathlete, Jon has been a x5 South-West reginal champion, winner of several triathlons from sprint distance to ½ Ironman, both home and abroad. He is one of the oldest athletes to win outright at the ½ IM distance in the world! As a runner, Jon has been the British Corporate half-marathon champion, multiple Mudrunner winner, and won at a range of distances over the last 20 years. Although focusing on triathlon, he still ran a few sub 2:50 marathons, a few 34 minute 10kms, and a few 16 minute 5kms. He is dutiful on the TRC committee and is the race director for the club’s successful (come all weathers) Guy Fawkes 5 event.

"I have a wife, 5 children, 2 grandchildren, a dog and a cat. I run to get out of the house and because I like cake."

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