Committee
The committee manages the day to day operation of the club and steers it according to the direction set by members at the AGM and by the constitution.
Committee members are voted in at the club's AGM, normally for a two year term, and represent the breadth of the club's activities.
Find out more about each member from their profiles below.
Andy Howey - Chairman
Training in the countryside of the High Weald, fair weather or foul. We're lucky to be so close to stunning scenery like Ashdown Forest.
Stephen Roche (I came into running from a different sport!).
Our own Eridge 10 is a superb event, and every year gains more recognition for its challenging off-road course and excellent organisation.
Hills are the answer.
Allan Cheek - President
Lucille Joannes - Secretary
The feeling of freedom while doing it and how good it feels when you stop.
How quickly you lose fitness if you don't keep it up.
Run London 10K — Got my PB there, nice and flat with stunning views of London by night and I really like running in the evening.
Matt Clark - Treasurer
Alan Collard - Membership secretary
Freedom.
The frustration of running a poor race, and not being able to pinpoint why.
Anything on my home patch, Ashdown Forest.
To run the 'perfect' race.
Good preparation.
Mark Taylor - Press and publicity
Rosie Harris - Social secretary
Ed Steele - Cross country captain - men
Freedom, relaxation, great sights, good health
Nighttime, on roads
Paula Radcliffe
Tunbridge Wells 1/2
Anything off-road, preferably with a pint afterwards
Getting a faster 10k, getting back in the top 12 of the crazy XC team I've created!
Great quantities of will-power and an unwillingness to back down, even when its the sensible thing to do
Sian Roberts - Cross country captain - women
Craig Chapman - Road racing rep
It provides a great sense of achievement, especially when you rack up a PB! It also provides time to think and generate ideas, the trick is having pen and paper to hand to capture these thoughts, not your typically running accessories.
In some instances its the amount of preparation, sometimes its the early starts and when running, its seeing how far you have to go on the horizon and knowing you have to come back again to finish!
This has to be my first London Marathon back in 2006. The sheer scale of the event and the incredible atmosphere generated by the spectators, calling out your name and cheering you along is simply unique!
The Harriers festive lights run through the street of Tunbridge Wells and of course the fish & chip supper at the end!
To compete in the New York and maybe some of the more exotic marathons.
Good preparation, a banana sandwich a few hours before and having my usual energy drink to hand.
Tony Bennett - Triathlon Rep
The feeling of tension releasing freedom and being away from the stressors which modern day pressure on you.
Not having the correct equipment when you want to run further.
Tim Don (World Triathlon Champion)
Any off-road race.
Brick (bike to run)
Completion of an Ironman distance event in the near future.
Knowing that after a certain period of time has passed you'll really enjoy the experience.
Peter Richardson - Nevill Rep
George Harris - Member without portfolio
The feeling when you get a new P.B
The pain in your whole body after a hard race
Brendan Foster
Eridge 10 Trail race
Speed Training with Mike Jarvis in charge.
Getting under 90 mins for a Half Marathon and under 40 mins for a 10k
Knowing that all the pain will be worth it
Sioban Adams - Member without portfolio
Fresh air & being able to zone out and think of nothing...oh and running in the snow!
After reading the other Committee members' comments, I'm wondering if I'm trying hard enough as they all talk about hard races & feeling exhausted....maybe the long preparation runs before a race or putting your foot (without seal skin socks) into a not-q
ummmm I'm thinking that I clearly don't race enough......crossing the line at any xc event is always a good feeling.
Running a marathon before I'm 2014 and remembering to stretch properly after every run!
That I will feel better once I've stopped....
Paul Roome - Website
It's a great way to see the countryside and get close to nature.
Jogger's nipple. Nice and raw with blood all over your top.
Only run a couple of fell races but they were great fun. West Witton Fell Race in Wensleydale is particularly scenic.