Dave Pepper

Dave came to running late after a long career playing rugby when he used to run to keep fit when injured!! His sporting career started well, rubbing shoulders with the likes of Sebastian Coe and Clive Woodward at Loughborough University and gently deteriorated as other student interests were discovered. He was introduced to middle distance running whilst playing for Bolton Rugby Club by his 52 year old father-in-law who was capable of a 5 mile "easy" (his words NOT mine) training run in 30 minutes. Since then Dave has run over 12 times in the Great North Run and has perfected the "Alf Tupper" pre-race training regime of Newcastle Brown Ale and Fish 'n' Chips. During his long career Dave still manages to maintain a sense of fun and adventure on his weekend runs. His ability to get lost if he is on his own, mis-judge distances, finding muddy tracks and be chased by many forms of four-legged canine beasts is second to none in the club. Although not a founder member of the Fat Boy's breakfast club he is an enthusiastic participant. On a more serious note Dave has spent many years coaching and training both in his personal and professional life and is currently working on a programme which involves helping new starters and the more able athletes to train at an optimum level.

Kevin Minter

I first started running competitively when I was 13 and for the next 8 years, athletics dominated my life. This was predominantly Cross Country in the winter and track in the summer, in particular 800m and Pole Vault (!). However, unable to delay the real world any longer, I got a dose of reality and started work only to find, much to my annoyance, that the level of training was unsustainable........so I stopped altogether. I ran sporadically up until my late twenties when I started again and went back to my old club. This chose to be a wise decision as I met Julie (my wife!) in a lay-by one evening as a consequence! Nowadays I concentrate on longer distances, having recently completed my first Ultra-Marathon and I have a few more ideas up my sleeve if my body will allow me. My coaching philosophy is somewhat old school, as I take the line that the way we used to train in the 70's and 80's produced a succession of world class athletes that we could only dream of now (with the exception of Paula Radcliffe and Mo Farah) If it worked then I see no reason why it can't work now. .

Ashley Pettican

Hi I'm Ashley and I’m married to Michelle (also an Olney Runner). We've lived in Olney for the past ten years, enjoying the town and surrounding area as much now as when we first moved here. We joined Olney Runners in March 2009 and it would appear that I happened to be in the right place at the right time, as the growth of the club required additional coaching help, I chose to volunteer and got involved immediately, learning from the depth of coaching experience already within the club and from UK Athletics’ training. Inspired by the UKA's principle of individual centric and inclusive running fitness, I find myself enjoying the reward of coaching and facilitating running more than developing my own running fitness. My own running has most definitely improved from the many different training sessions run by the club, aimed at improving endurance, speed, pace, strength and recovery. There's structure in the club for all to enjoy running fitness, having fun with people with similar motivations, and there's a fun and active social scene which Michelle and I enjoy. Should I have the pleasure of coaching you now or in the future then all the better. In the mean time take care and keep fit.

Toni Heap

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Amanda Brear

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Sharon Pepper

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Juliette Minter

I've been a keen runner and competitive racer on the track and x country scene since my teen years (no I'm not divulging how long ago that was). I moved onto road racing after university and more recently I have taken up duathlon and triathlon, as I am always looking for a new racing challenge! As well as enjoying the racing scene I coach winter circuits on a Friday evening, "no pain no gain" is something I'd be happy to share with you. So come and meet me for some good traditional hard work to build up your cardio and muscular strength ready for the racing season.