Summary of Group:
Rhoose Runners started August 2021 with one very enthusiastic run leader looking to bring free social running back to our village! We now have 5 dedicated LiRFs offering two sessions per week which can be anything from out and backs, loops, hill sprints, intervals and the infamous steps and slopes!! We cater for all abilities and like to emphasise the fun in all our sessions.
TIMETABLE OF REGULAR ACTIVITIES:
| Day: | Tuesday | Time: | 18:15 | Level: | Mixed Ability |
| Location: | Rhoose train station car park | Cost: | |||
| Activity: | Running | Gender: | Mixed | ||
| Two route options are always available. Route A is usually between 7-10k and Route B is between 4-6km. We do hold technical sessions such as hill sprints and interval sessions aswell. Mixed terrain and all abilities welcome.
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| Day: | Thursday | Time: | 19:00 | Level: | Mixed Ability |
| Location: | Rhoose train station car park | Cost: | |||
| Activity: | Running | Gender: | Mixed | ||
| One route option on offer - usually around 5km | |||||
OTHER ACTIVITIES:
We currently offer a beginners session which consists of a 3-4km run/walk. Available once a month on a Sunday morning is a trail run with Jon taking in the Wales Coastal Path.
MEET THE TEAM:
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Hannah Gaffney, Run Leader (LiRF) | ||||
| Founded Rhoose Runners in Aug 2021 after running with groups in Barry and discovering the benefits of group exercise. Mum of 3 and full time professional on the side! Previous experience include C25K course lead plus a qualified gym instructor specialising in bootcamps | |||||
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Jon Hussey, Run Leader (LiRF) | ||||
| Independent Living Officer by day - Super friendly LiRF by night! With extensive knowledge in all things run related Jon will get you through an Ultra with a few miles left in the tank! | |||||
| Karen Taylor, Run Leader (LiRF) | |||||
| Our newest recruit to the LiRF team, Karen is always smiling and consistently puts in the extra mile week in week out
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| Huw Viggers, Run Leader (LiRF) | |||||
| One of our most experienced run leaders, Huw will be taking the next step to becoming Rhoose Runners first qualified coach
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Laura Stopgate (Eddins), Run Leader (LiRF) | ||||
| Fun, energetic and super friendly spinner and run leader. Laura has many talents including Social services QA Officer and part time doctorate student
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Julie Spurway, Run Leader (LiRF) | ||||
| Enormously bubbly, the laughter never far away when Julies around! She is very encouraging and supportive and we love having her around when she can fit us in | |||||