Training Officer

Chris Parkes

As a little boy I found my running legs doing quick jobs to the local greengrocer for my Grandma, each time trying to be faster than before - so I’d found a competitive edge to running by challenging myself. That carried on through school and military service. Then family life took over and work levels increased -

For some strange reason I stopped all fitness Then a few years ago in my late 50s I moved to Bollington and needed to make a life here, make friends and get out and about discover the area not just sit watch TV. I found the C25k run: walk, run walk, run run run and the bug of running awoke. I get out meet a great friendly group of people jogging & walking various distances with steady paces to suit all abilities and ages Discovered a beautiful area with great trails, amazing views and improved my health physically and mentally.

With the aid of the club members and regular running, I have succeeded in running a 10K Race. So onwards and upwards, age and speed is no barrier to a lovely run with friends too. Now with joining the committee. I hope to give something back into the community and the club.