Summary of Group:
Môn Milers is a friendly and supportive Social Running Group with members who enjoy running together in and around Anglesey. We are a community group, run entirely by volunteers, guided by our members and supported by our qualified Run Leaders and Coaches.
We know what a positive impact running can have on your physical and mental health, so focus on bringing the joy of running through participation rather than competition! Most of our Run Leaders got into running as adults, so we also understand, first-hand, how daunting it can be to join a group and the challenges of sticking with it. We have 5kers and ultra-marathon runners amongst the team, so we'll be right there with you wherever you are on your running journey, supporting you wherever it takes you!
This group is linked to a Welsh Athletics Running Club: Clwb Run Wales
TIMETABLE OF REGULAR ACTIVITIES:
| Day: | Tuesday | Time: | 6:45pm | Level: | Mixed Ability |
| Location: | Llangefni | Cost: | £1 | ||
| Activity: | Skills & Drills Interval Training | Gender: | Mixed | ||
| Our coached sessions on a Tuesday are based in a large private (closed) car park enabling everyone to run at their own pace without fear of being left behind. These coached sessions give you the opportunity to practice different elements of your running technique through a variety of training approaches, but are based on intervals of effort and recovery, so suitable for runners of all abilities and experience.
The focus is very much on practicing and improving your running form to reduce your chances of injury and help you run more efficiently (and therefore faster). Our Coaches will guide you through each element of the session and ensure that you work at a level of intensity that is suitable for you. You don't need to be 'fast' to benefit from these sessions! |
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| Day: | Wednesday | Time: | 7pm | Level: | Mixed Ability |
| Location: | Various - across Anglesey and Gwynedd | Cost: | Free | ||
| Activity: | Wednesday Wanderers Social Run | Gender: | Mixed | ||
| This is a mid-week social run of between 3 and 5 miles at a gentle, chatty pace with plenty of stops to regroup and have a natter. There is always a tail runner so no one is ever left behind. The location and routes will vary from week to week, sometimes including some or all off-road trails.
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| Day: | Thursday | Time: | 9:30am | Level: | Mixed Ability |
| Location: | Llangefni and various locations | Cost: | Free | ||
| Activity: | ThursDAY Run | Gender: | Mixed | ||
| This daytime social run is a great opportunity for new and returning runners to gradually build up their mileage on a variety of terrains in a relaxed and supportive group, whilst enjoying the beautiful location.
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| Day: | Thursday | Time: | 7pm | Level: | Mixed Ability |
| Location: | Llangefni | Cost: | Free | ||
| Activity: | The #MyRunMyWay Run | Gender: | Mixed | ||
| Thursday evening's session provides an opportunity for everyone to do their own thing regarding pace as it is based around a timed 'out and back'. Run Leaders will be supporting at each end of the spectrum, with the faster runners covering approximately 10k, and others coming together for a sociable walk or jog.
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| Day: | Friday | Time: | 6am | Level: | Mixed Ability |
| Location: | Llangefni | Cost: | Free | ||
| Activity: | Friday Earlybirds Training | Gender: | Mixed | ||
| This is an opportunity to seize the day by joining Coach Brian for a training session around Llangefni.
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| Day: | Weekend | Time: | Early | Level: | Mixed Ability |
| Location: | Various - across Anglesey and Gwynedd | Cost: | Free | ||
| Activity: | More Milers | Gender: | Mixed | ||
| More Milers runs are aimed at Môn Milers who are looking to increase their distance. Predominantly road-based, the focus of these runs is 'time on feet' and practicing long-run strategies, getting you used to going longer. The routes are generally over 10 miles in distance.
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| Day: | Sunday | Time: | 8:15am | Level: | Mixed Ability |
| Location: | Various - across Anglesey and Gwynedd | Cost: | Free | ||
| Activity: | Sunday Social Trail Run | Gender: | Mixed | ||
| Each weekend we try to find a new and interesting place to run as a group and enjoy and off-road adventure! The pace is generally easy, with lots of stops to chat, take in the scenery and take plenty of photos. The Run Leaders will always ensure that there is a back-marker and no-one will be left behind. | |||||
OTHER ACTIVITIES:
We have a passion for supporting new and returning runners so hold regular beginners courses to help people achieve their 5k goals, and then support them to integrate into other group activities so that they can continue their running journey whatever their aspirations may be. We also encourage members to participate in other activities and hold regular group hikes around the wonderful North Wales countryside.
A group of our members also enjoy a weekly early morning sea dip together at one of our local beaches as an informal activity for anyone who wants to join them.
MEET THE TEAM:
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Josie Rhisiart - Coach and Run Leader | ||||
| Josie is one of the Môn Milers coaches, having started running through the Couch to 5k programme as an adult and discovered, most unexpectedly, that she enjoyed it and loved belonging to such a supportive community! She progressed through various distances through to Anglesey's multi-day ultra marathon, the Ring 'O Fire, but retains her passion for encouraging new runners to find the joy in running. Josie also established the Nant y Pandy parkrun event on Anglesey and, when she's not joining in with group runs, can often be found exploring new routes for the Môn Milers along with her dog, Lili.
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| Brian Corcoran - Coach and Run Leader | |||||
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Paul Maitland - Coach and Run Leader | ||||
| I started off cycling, but about 11years ago I started running and have been running ever since. Sometimes not so much sometimes too much.
The more I run with a social running group the more I realise the good it does. I like that social running is available to anyone that wants to give running a go. It's a no pressure, friendly, easy way to get onto running whilst being supported by coaches and run leaders. The coaching aspect allows me to offer informed advice to help runners. |
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| Corinne Ricciardi - Run Leader | |||||
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Gwenda Jones - Run Leader | ||||
| I love Môn Milers as it is a lovely group of people of all ages who have come together to enjoy keeping fit and having fun. The group also allows my four legged friend Idwal to come along so he gets his exercise the same time. Apart from running it offers friendship and support and helps my mental and physical wellbeing x Recently retired from Nursing it will hopefully keep me active and stop me getting bored!!! I have great friends in the group and am so grateful that I am a member of this fabulous group ❤️ |
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Jay Wymer - Run Leader | ||||
| I’ve been running since I was fifteen after joining in at my local parkrun with my family. I quickly grew to love running and how it benefited my mental health, with which I was struggling with at the time. It helped that I got quicker every week, as you do at that age! During the pandemic I ventured into longer distances, from 10km to eventually a marathon, at which I achieved a Good For Age time. Since then I’ve grown to prefer trails over roads and have completed two trail ultramarathons - a 35 miler and 55 miler. My goal for next year is to attempt the Ring of Fire, a local 135 mile 3-day event! I love running with friends as it allows me to be sociable in a welcoming environment, with amazing people that all share a common interest. I’m autistic, so have struggled with social interactions and environments my whole life - running groups have been imperative in assisting me to socialise and make friends in a comfortable, inclusive environment. | |||||
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Janice Davies - Run Leader | ||||
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My name is Jan and I am a qualified Run Leader with Môn Milers. I consider myself to be very privileged to have been given the opportunity to do this qualification. I started running with Môn Milers approximately 4 years ago. Previous to this, I had done Race for Life on annual basis and had not run any further distances than this. By being encouraged and motivated by the Run Leaders at Môn Milers I began running longer distances, and also by regularly attending formal training sessions focusing on technique, my running style has improved no end and I feel that I am a stronger runner because of this and still learning about becoming stronger. I am able to use this knowledge as a Run Leader in order to assist and motivate members of the group.
If you are new to running or an experienced runner, join the team and benefit from being part of a successful social running group.
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Sally Heywood - Run Leader | ||||
| Sally started running on a treadmill 8 years ago as a way of getting fitter and regaining control of her asthma. After completing her first 5K at Race for Life in 2018, she found Môn Milers during the Covid-19 lockdown. Since then, she has gone on to completed various distances in the company of her running friends and enjoys supporting others on their running journey.
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Angharad Rhisiart - Run Leader | ||||
| Angharad started running 6 years ago when she accidentally said "yes" to the offer of joining a friend on a 5k charity run. She has since surprised herself by willingly running distances from 5k up to full marathon. Angharad's main motivation for running is her sheepdog and she loves running forest and coastal trails with him at the helm! She is a proud promoter of running with Type 1 diabetes.
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Julia Ball - Run Leader | ||||
| Julia started running after her best friends Dad passed away and, having been doing a little bit of running, they took part in the Great North Run together. Her love for running grew from that first race and has been her saviour for years to help keep her physically and mentally strong. Julia is hugely encouraging to others to just have a go and absolutely loves it when they surprise themselves with their own ability.
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Jane Winstone - Run Leader | ||||
| My Run Leader journey started in 2017 with the National Trust as part of a scheme to encourage people to exercise outdoors. When I joined Môn Milers I became involved with their excellent Zero to Hero programme and our recent groups have evolved into a daytime 5K with a post run coffee and chat and has become a very supportive and friendly group. I am a regular at parkrun as a runner and volunteer. I have always been a champion for the slower runner and believe anyone can run with the right encouragement and support. | |||||
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Gwilym Jones - Run Leader | ||||
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Chris Jones - Run Leader | ||||
| I joined Môn Milers in 2021 as an extremely nervous running group newbie. In fact, I almost turned around and went home seeing a group of strangers on my 1st ever run. I'm so glad I didn't. Everyone is always so friendly and welcoming, nobody is ever left feeling that they're not part of the group. I became a Run Leader in January 2024 and I'm currently enjoying organising and hosting group hikes. | |||||
| Adel Pritchard - Run Support | |||||
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Stephen Bernasconi - Run Leader | ||||
| I love social running because you watch people grow (as much as you do) and the 'all in this together' attitude whereby everyone supports each other. And you meet people from all ways of life! | |||||
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Rebecca Davies - Run Leader | ||||
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Stuart Jewell - Run Leader | ||||
| Running has significantly improved my physical and mental well-being. Initially, I started running to lose weight, but it has since become an integral part of my life, bringing many positive changes. As a Môn Milers run leader, I enjoy being around like-minded people who share my passion for running. Being part of this supportive community allows me to share my enthusiasm and guide runners of all levels to enjoy the benefits of running. | |||||
| Caroline Knight - Run Leader | |||||
| Mared Thomas - Run Leader | |||||
| Matthew Knight - Run Leader | |||||
| Susan Davies - Run Leader | |||||
| Terry Davies - Run Leader | |||||
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Kris Patience - Run Leader | ||||
| With Môn Milers, my experience is as a Run Leader supporting the Zero to Hero Thursday daytime group, and the ThursDAY Social Run group. I started in January this year, supporting Jane, who leads those groups. | |||||