SKYE EVENTS - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Coach of the Skye Tri Club
- Events
Andi is a famiIiar face on both the running and triathlon circuit having competed at the Skye Half Marathon, and been both a volunteer and marshal.
A Triathlete Coach, with a Masters in Business Admin and more than 15 years running his own businesses - he's bringing a load of skills to the team.
As a Triathlon athlete and coach of the Skye Tri Club, Andi understands the importance of bringing people together through sport. He's deeply passionate about offering physical activity to people from all walks of life.
Cath also joined Skye Events in January 2023. She has been a bookkeeper all her working life, having worked in various industries. Cath and her hubby moved to Skye in 2011, having totally renovated their croft house over the previous 6 years.
Her two grown up children are mad on parkrun and Cath herself has always been active. She took up running again about 4 years ago, mainly doing 5ks, and the Skye Bridge 10k last year, plus planning to do Dunvegan 10k this year. Cath's also a keen walker, having done the Lochalsh Dirty 30 twice and also loves getting out on the kayak when the weather permits
Job Titles:
- Project Manager Race Director
Fiona joined Skye Events in April 2022. Prior to that she worked extensively in tv media & PR, and then ran her own business for 18 years. As a volunteer she's has years of experience of Social Enterprise and Charitable Organisations and was Chair of the Board of Trustees at Mallaig Pool & Leisure for 10 years where, as Events Director, she helped build the Road to the Isles Events brand which now includes a full Marathon and Run Festival in the spring and a mixed distance Triathlon in the autumn.
Fiona lives in Arisaig and likes to spend her time walking with her Barak Hound Ella, kayaking the amazing Arisaig coastline, and spending time in her Arisaig Apiary.
Michelle is the newest member of the Skye Events team, having joined us in January 2023. Originally from Yorkshire, Michelle moved to the Highlands in 2009. Her background in Business Administration in hospitality roles will come in handy for her involvement in planning and organising our events. Michelle is a keen runner herself, having competed in the Skye Half Marathon, Dunvegan Castle 10k and the Skye Santa Dash. She also loves hillwalking, paddleboarding, skiing and heading out for adventures in the campervan with her hubby and her 2 dogs.