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 and cross-country rep
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.
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.
Allan Cheek - President
George Harris - Press and publicity
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
Derek Harrison - Road racing rep
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.
Rosie Harris - Social secretary
Mel Taylor - Treasurer
Tony Bennett - Triathlon Representative
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.
Rob Ledger - Website
It always feels good, even when it feels bad
It often feels bad, even when it feels good
Ashdown Forest on a clear frosty morning
To do myself justice (rather than a mischief) over the marathon distance
Distractionary tactics - usually complex mental arithmetic
Paul Roome - Member without portfolio
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.
Pete Burns - Member without portfolio
That buzz afterwards, and feeling of 'well-being'.
Looking at the rain lashing down on the windows just as the decision has been made to go out.
Given up on that PB target — my PBs are now year related. My ambition is to beat this year's best.
Sioban Adams - Member without portfolio
