He may be a man of many parts but laurels have seldom been in less danger of being rested on. Iain tells us how he got started and what keeps him...
Member Spotlight, July 2019 – Emily Beaumont
Most runners measure their runs in terms of miles or kilometres, Emily Beaumont measures them in crossings or circumferences of National Parks. As...
Member Spotlight, June 2019 – Grainne Duffy
If there were medals for the cheeriest marshal, Grainne would be favourite for the gold, but her enthusiasm also spills over into her own running....
Member Spotlight, May 2019 – Dave Jones
One of our faster runners, last year Dave won the club trophies for both cross-country and track & field, despite it being the first time he’d...
Member Spotlight, April 2019 – Ian Young
He’s been a runner for almost 40 years and as a coach epitomises all that is good about the Quakers. Ian Young shares some of his running...
Member Spotlight, March 2019 – Michelle Scruby
From not being able to run down her street, to finishing a half marathon non-stop, Michelle charts her progress and tells us why running in...
Member Spotlight, February 2019 – Dawn Richardson
One of the Quaker’s longest-standing members, Dawn has probably won more prizes than any other Quaker, or just possibly more than all other Quakers...
Member Spotlight, January 2019 – Danny Orton
Running since he was 10 years old Danny Orton kicks off 2019 with the January Member spotlight. 1. How did you get into running and why? I got into...
Member Spotlight, December 2018 – Lisa Alderson
Voted “Most Improved Quaker” in 2017, Lisa has taken it to a whole new level in 2018 and shares a few thoughts on what inspired her transformation....
Member Spotlight, November 2018 – Gemma Marshall-Moore
Quakers Member Spotlight - November 2018 Gemma takes a break from working out your points in the Club Championship competition to tell us about her...
Member Spotlight, October 2018 – Rob Gillham
Quakers Member Spotlight - October 2018 He’s run at two of the four corners of the earth but what got him started in the first place? Rob Gillham...
Member Spotlight, September 2018 – Danny Gordon
Quakers Member’s Spotlight – September 2018 They say that time catches us all up in the end; in the case of this month’s Member in the Spotlight,...
Member Spotlight, July 2018 – Abbie Hull
Quakers Member Spotlight – July 2018 Long time member and coach Abbie Hull gives us insight into the world of off road running and tells us about...
Member Spotlight, July 2018 – Sarah Watson
Quakers Member Spotlight - July 2018 This month’s Member’s Spotlight is on someone that I thought had been running for ages. Instead it turns out...
Member Spotlight, May 2018 – Paul Roberts
Many runners start out as sprinters then gradually move up to longer and longer distances as they get older and slower. Our men’s track and field...
Member Spotlight, May 2018 – Rob Dent
He’s the man who puts you all in the spotlight each week with the press reports. This time the spotlight turns on him …… How did you get into...
Member Spotlight, Apr 2017 – Diane Vaughan
One of our longest-standing members, and most prolific and successful racers, this month’s Member Spotlight shines on Diane Vaughan…
Member Spotlight, Mar 2017 – Brian Martin
The most successful Quaker ever? Probably! Read more about the legend that is Brian Martin.
Member Spotlight, Feb 2017 – Barbra Barker
One of our newest members, this month’s member spotlight on Barbra Barker gives us a slightly different perspective, from a new runner…
Member Spotlight, Dec 2016 – Marc Ellis
Marc Ellis eventually stopped running for a little while, to tell us a bit more about himself…
Member Spotlight, Nov 2016 – Michael Joyeux
A club stalwart, and regular near the front of the pack, the Quakers member spotlight shines on Michael Joyeux…
March 2016: Stephen Moore
Find out what makes Stephen Moore lace up his trainers and run…
February 2016: Paul Ryan
Find out what makes our very own, Paul Ryan tick!
May 2015: Neil Harrington
This month’s spotlight is on one of the more familiar Quaker faces, Neil Harrington! I’m sure you’ve seen him training, racing or at parkrun and wondered what makes him tick… time to find out!
April 2015: Phill Hall
This month’s member spotlight is on our new cross country captain, Phill Hall!