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!

Cerianne Jenkins

When did you join?:

03/2013

How long have you been running?:

Since April 2012

What's your favourite running surface?:

Probably Road, with a mix of XC and trail for fun!

How did you start running?:

I started mainly as a way to de-stress and to get outside in the fresh air for some Me time. Someone told me about parkrun Newport - a FREE timed 5K every week! I was hooked from the first Saturday I turned up there alone! It switched on my competitive side, me against the clock. Running with people encouraged me to stick at it, I would have probably given up running as another fad by the time winter came along - but instead I got the running bug! and the the friendly Lliswerrians introduced me to a whole new world!

Any message to newcomers?:

The best thing to do is speak to club members at parkrun - there is always a few about every Saturday! Once you know one or two friendly faces, they will take you under their wing. Try a few training sessions during the week - no obligation to join straight away. There is no pressure to do any racing if thats not your thing. Just run for fun! Try a few different clubs before you decide - I went along to two other clubs that are more local to my home and still felt that Lliswerry was the best for me and I have never regretted that decision!

Nettie

When did you join?:

08/2012

How long have you been running?:

On and off 8years

What's your favourite running surface?:

Cross Country and trail.

How did you start running?:

Ran cross country in school, subject to injury and several years on and off crutches. Then following watching London 2012, I just had to get back into it and searched for local friendly clubs, and following a recommendation I found myself with Lliswerry and haven't looked back since.

Any message to newcomers?:

Fantastic club with so much support for newcomers and very welcoming for runners of all abilities. The group structure to training means no one gets left behind and you can always develop and move up groups. Whether you're looking for competition or just social runs Lliswerry has it.

Victor Garrick

When did you join?:

01/2020

How long have you been running?:

I started running 3 years ago

What's your favourite running surface?:

I have to say trails, as difficult as they can be, they are

How did you start running?:

After I turned 30, I thought to myself what I can do to keep fit so I can keep up with my kids and not too expensive so picked up running. A load of races later and a garage filled with running shoes, safe to say it’s not as cheap as I thought

Any message to newcomers?:

Chris really sold the club values very well to me once at parkrun and it stuck with me for over a year, as well as Kevin and Sarah at our local running group in pontprennau over the last year and half (the jog squad) so I decided to join. I wanted a friendly space that was accepting where I could have fun and improve as well and so far, I am glad of the decision I made to be a member.

Chris Davies

When did you join?:

01/1988

How long have you been running?:

37 years

What's your favourite running surface?:

I love road running, the flatter the better!

How did you start running?:

My brother, Martin (aka Turtle) Davies ran the very first London Marathon. He was my inspiration.

Any message to newcomers?:

Lliswerry has always offered a real welcome but in the last 10 years, since we launched Newport parkrun we have a evolved even more, into a warm, friendly, fully inclusive community of like minded people. Our priority is participation and helping runners gain confidence to do their best.

David Brown

When did you join?:

03/2014

How long have you been running?:

2-3 Years

What's your favourite running surface?:

Anything really - quite like running uphill, no idea why!

How did you start running?:

Turned 40, wanted to lose weight and gain some level of fitness before the inevitable heart attack arrived. I started jogging around the streets, Park Run came soon after closely followed by joining this club.

Any message to newcomers?:

1. Join the club, you are already fast enough (guaranteed), its brilliant for beginners and you will improve so much quicker than just jogging by yourself. 2. Don't try to do too much too soon, listen to your body.

Neil Sidney

When did you join?:

12/2013

How long have you been running?:

6 years

What's your favourite running surface?:

All

How did you start running?:

Introduced to Cardiff parkrun by a friend and so the story goes. Came to Newport for their first parkrun and never left. Soon afterwards the brothers Grimm (Chris & Nick Davies) convinced me to give a Lliswerry training session a go...and now they can't get rid of me! I have recently (May 16) qualified as a LiRF so if you want any hints or tips on getting into running or what Lliswerry can do for you, just ask.

Any message to newcomers?:

Have fun, it is the most important aspect.

Michael Faulds

When did you join?:

01/2015

How long have you been running?:

1 year

What's your favourite running surface?:

Road, Trail

How did you start running?:

After the birth of my son I realised I needed to lose weight and get fit to be able to chase him around.I also signed up for the Newport half marathon for charity and needed help and support so joined Lliswerry Runners.

Kev Russell

When did you join?:

02/2014

How long have you been running?:

35 years +

What's your favourite running surface?:

cross country

How did you start running?:

To join the police you had to run 1.5m in 13 mins so started around 1985. never joined a club until around 5 yrs ago (san Dom)

Any message to newcomers?:

I keep a running log, have race times and run routes going back years, Travel the world and run! And get get a dog as a running partner.

James Pearce

When did you join?:

02/2012

How long have you been running?:

4 years

What's your favourite running surface?:

Tarmac - definitely tarmac!

How did you start running?:

I had a bit of a health scare a few years ago and ended up in hospital. I was overweight, eating the wrong things and spending too long doing nothing! So I decided I had to change. bit by bit, I started running and I'll always remember how painful that first ever ParkRun was... but I stuck with it and look where I've got to!

Any message to newcomers?:

Try it... Don't worry about whether you're 'good' or not.. everyone started the same way with one foot in front of the other...Who knows how far you will end up going... and there's no one more supportive than a Lliswerry Runner beside you!

Tim Reese

When did you join?:

01/2006

How long have you been running?:

10 years

What's your favourite running surface?:

Off road, particularly forests or coastal path

How did you start running?:

Got fat and thought oh Bu**er best do something about it!.Joining the club was the biggest single thing that improved my running ( and my social life too!).

Any message to newcomers?:

Put aside any doubts you have about your size,shape ,speed. If you have started running you are a runner. Join a club, especially one as friendly as Lliswerry Runners, and you will make good friends, your running will seem easier and your performance will improve naturally.

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