MARSDEN RACERS - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Head of
- Member of COMMITTEE
One of the founders of Marsden Racers, along with Wife Sinead, Ian gladly took position of Club Chair in 2021.
Ian is a Head of P.E. and has a degree in Sports science as well as a Masters in Sports Nutrition. Playing Rugby and Cricket to a high standard, in recent years, Ian has focused his attention to road cycling. He has been instrumental in obtaining funding for cycling facilities and equipment at his school. He has also brought this skill set to the club by raising a huge amount of money in club challenges with other members of the team, as well as driving the club forward both actively and socially.
Jan Lark joined the Committee at the 2022 AGM to replace Laura Coulson as Club Secretary.
Jan is a trained Yogi and also offers 30 Min sessions as part of our Thursday training sessions at Zapato Brewery. Jan has been a member since 2014 and when she is not running or teaching yoga to the masses, you will probably find her, and partner Paul, wandering round the hills and off on Adventures.
Jonathan Mitchell joined the Committee in 2021 as the Welfare Officer.
Long time member, Jonathan is an exceptional cyclist and calming force in our club. He was therefore perfect to take on the welfare role as a caring person and our resident Psychologist.
Jonathan, along with Sam (and a number of other members), is also a member of the "Peat Bog Men". So if you ever see them off the beaten track, in a bog somewhere on your travels, just know, that they are having the time of their lives! But best do a welfare check!
Rebecca Swales joined the Committee at the 2022 AGM to replace Natalie Parish as Kit manager.
You may recognise Rebecca for her many many marshalling duties, including with the "Its Grim up north" series as well as the Heights Ultra Trail.
Rebecca completed her first Marathon in 2022 and has since set her sights on longer and longer races.
Sally Watts joined the Committee at the 2022 AGM to replace Diane Ellis as Treasurer.
Sally has been a long time runner and Official Member of Marsden Racers for the past 3 year. In 2019 she started training for her first Marathon (only to be disappointed by Covid) but has since gone on to not only complete multiple Marathons, but MANY Ultras.
Sam Bolton joined the Committee at the in 2021 to help raise funding for our New Home at Hemplow Sports Ground.
Sam has been a member since 2018 when he came on board full time after being a loyal and active member for many years with Meltham AC.
Tristan McCarthy joined the Committee in 2022 to replace Jane Booth as Membership Manager.
Tristan has been a regular member since 2019 and with his background in high end IT and software management, has already streamlined a rather complex membership process. When not keeping us all in line, he can be found working on his various renovation projects around the Colne Valley!