Charlotte

In the beginning...

I started running in 2018 and used a Couch 2 5K program to get me started. I went a bit crazy though and entered a half marathon as my first race – since then I have just kept going and done all kinds of different events, from being a regular at parkrun on a Saturday morning to Marathons and Race to the Stones which is 100km - but involved a lot of walking!

Joining the club...

I joined Sheen Shufflers in 2020 – I was attracted by the name ‘Shufflers’ as it made me feel that I wouldn’t be too slow to join which was always by worry in the past when I had considered joining a club. I was right – there were people running all kinds of different paces and there still are. Always a good crowd of faster runners to provide some inspiration but also plenty of slower runners to keep me company.

Good times...

I have taken part in a lot of different events but I think one of my favourites and a club staple is The Grizzly. Taking part in Devon, it is a 32km trail run that really has it all - stony beaches, steep cliff climbs, lots of water and the bog! Sometimes during the run you question why you love it, but I definitely will be back again for another go!

Getting it done...

My favourite type of running is through woodland trails, and lesser known parts Richmond Park. With my partner, we love visiting new different parkrun courses around the UK and beyond. We always find fresh and interesting places to run and explore.

My dream...

I have lots of races planned at the moment including half marathons in Lisbon and Berlin and Manchester Marathon at the end of April 2025. I will be working hard towards those over the next few months.