Chairman
Ian Butler
A proud Yorkshireman.
Club Secretary
Pam Kirkup
A longstanding member of the club, Pam only competes occasionally and can be found more behind the scenes these days.
Treasurer
Phil Swinburn
Loves holidays, Volvos and small dogs.
Club President
Jonathan Hamill
Can be found anywhere from the muddy fields of Harrier League Cross-country, to the roads, trails and fells, competing in everything from relays to ultra-distances.
Men’s Captain
Michael Littlewood
Sub 2:45 marathon runner. Family man. Often spotted wearing a green hat.
Ladies’ Captain
Tamsin Imber
Enthusiastic about everything running! May get up at 5am to do a long run through the countryside, stopping to swim in waterfall pools. Loves track sessions. Needs weetabix, toast and marmalade and a good cup of tea for breakfast before operating.
Men’s Vice-captain
Allan Renwick
It’s all about the journey with great friends, will do any distance and any discipline, love the challenge, it’s not about the pace, it’s about enjoying the chat and camaraderie. If not running I’ll be mountain biking, road biking, Zwifting … or in the pub for some recovering, reflection, refreshments!
Ladies’ Vice-captain
Wendy Littlewood
A dedicated follower of Striders. One of the most supportive people in the club. Long suffering wife.
Men’s Cross-country Captains
Phil Ray
Georgie Hebdon
Ladies’ Cross-country Captain
Corinne Whaling
Men’s Track and Field Captain
Mike Barlow
His streamlined hairline makes him run faster apparently.
Ladies’ Track and Field Captain
Stef Barlow
The other ‘better’ half of Team Barlow. Also seems to be camera shy.
Training Co-ordinators
Lindsay McEwan
Fiona Kinghorn-Jones
Membership Secretary
Jan Young
Forty-four years running, regular XC racer since 1992, likes hill walking, off-road running, campervanning, archaeology digs, theatre, public lectures, history, wine, gardening, yoga, Pilates, Bruce Springsteen, cheering at races.
Web Officer
Malcolm Sygrove
A veteran runner, in age not experience, who regrets not taking up the sport until forty-seven. Will do any kind of running in exchange for tea and cake. Took the Web Officer post after thirty years working in IT, and because he knows how to use apostrophes.
Kit Officer
Sophie Dennis
Loves music and travelling, though not flying. Drinks ales and whisky (together?). Also quite likes running.
Transport Officer
Kev Morson
Runs, books buses and stuff.
Social Secretary
Stuart Scott
Lover of ultra challenges, the crazier the better. From the Bob Graham round to the Last Man Standing, to the ‘Frog Graham’ – that one ended in a Honister doorway!
Co-opted Committee Member
Geoff Davis
Mudman. A veteran of the club, long time XC Captain and fell running coach. Has twice completed both the Bob Graham Round and the Joss Naylor Lakeland Challenge and has helped many Striders, and others, to achieve their own mountain challenges.
COVID-19 Co-ordinator
Phil Swinburn
See “Treasurer” for details.