{"ID":160,"SpaceID":4,"PageID":35,"SeoTags":{"PageID":0,"MetaDescription":"North Devon Road Runners Coaching Team. NDRR, a local running club, runs coaching sessions on a Thursday night from 19h00 at the Tarka Tennis Centre in Barnstaple. ","MetaKeywords":"north devon road runners, ndrr, running club barnstaple, running clubs barnstaple, barnstaple running club, barnstaple running clubs, coaching, running coach, running coaches, running coaching"},"Path":"Meet+your+Coaches","Title":"Meet your Coaches","Author":{"ID":4,"Name":"Justin Beckley"},"Version":7,"IsDraft":false,"IsOldVersion":false,"PublicationDate":"13/12/2017 15:55","VersionDescription":"v7 - Meet your Coaches - Justin Beckley - 13/12/2017 15:55","HasOuter":false,"Outer":{"Sections":[]},"Definition":{"Sections":[{"Columns":[{"Width":12,"Element":"Body","ElementID":1,"Content":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"text-justify\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https://www.northdevonroadrunners.com//Client/Images/Cms/IMG_0038%20WM.jpg\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; cursor: pointer;\"\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-justify\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(192, 80, 77);\"\u003eCarol Rattigan\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-justify\"\u003eCoaching Representative\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-justify\"\u003eManage and oversee the coaching within the club including the planning of Thursday night organised sessions. Please feel free to contact me on any coaching matter/training advise, training plans etc.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"text-justify\"\u003eI have been running for 21 years. I started running in my late thirties as a good way of keeping fit.\u0026nbsp;I qualified as a England Athletics level 2 coach specialising in endurance running in 2007.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"text-justify\"\u003eI find it very rewarding helping both beginner and more experienced runners develop and progress. It’s great to see runners grow in confidence as they gradually work towards and achieve their goals over various distances from 5k to 50k+\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan class=\"aBn\" data-term=\"goog_1678307720\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aQJ\"\u003eThursday\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;evening sessions are structured coaching sessions. They are a fun way of working hard with ALL abilities catered for.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"text-justify\"\u003eMy favourite run would be a nice muddy trail through woodland and I especially enjoy a good off-road self navigating marathon.\u0026nbsp;My proudest running achievement was when I became a member of the 100 marathon club at the Barnstaple marathon in 2016.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"text-justify\"\u003eWhat’s my next target? 200 Marathons of course!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"text-justify\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https://www.northdevonroadrunners.com//Client/Images/Cms/1617594_489769901132231_179811205_o%20WM.jpg\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; text-align: justify; cursor: pointer;\"\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-justify\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(192, 80, 77);\"\u003eRuth Henry\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-justify\"\u003eI have always enjoyed running, and since we moved to North Devon in 2002 it has become my main hobby.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-justify\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-justify\"\u003eI joined NDRR in 2008, to improve my running ability and to meet other runners. Since then I have entered many different runs from 10k up to marathon distance. I have completed road marathons, (a couple abroad) and enjoy the off road marathons in North Devon. My favourite type of running is off road on the coastal pathways of North Devon.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-justify\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-justify\"\u003eThe coaching\u0026nbsp;on Thursday\u0026nbsp;evenings at the club gave me structure and encouragement. I have completed the Leadership In Running Fitness and the Coaching Assistant Course.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-justify\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-justify\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-justify\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(192, 80, 77);\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"text-justify\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https://www.northdevonroadrunners.com//Client/Images/Cms/Picture1.png\"\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-justify\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(192, 80, 77);\"\u003eBarbara Nicol\t\t\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-justify\"\u003eEvery day is a good day when you run\u0026hellip;\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUK Athletics Coaching Assistant, Leadership In Running Fitness\u0026nbsp;and Level 3 Personal Trainer \u0026 Nutrition Specialist\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-justify\"\u003eI got into running through the Race for Life 2003 (always hated running at school\u0026hellip;) and I have been a member of the NDRR’s since 2005. I love how sociable the club is and it also introduced me to all the different aspects of running.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-justify\"\u003eIn order to give something back and hopefully motivate people new to running I got into coaching in late 2013 - beginner’s courses at first as well as the structured Thursday sessions.\nMy philosophy is: You do these sessions because they are hard and you get out of it what you put in.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-justify\"\u003ePlease approach me anytime for training advice, race schedules, stretching, nutrition, strengthening and core exercises, (most important to become a stronger and injury free runner), motivational tips etc. If I don’t know the answer I am happy to research it for you!\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-justify\"\u003eI love running as you can do it anytime, anywhere and for being out in the fresh air (in any weather\u0026hellip;). It is my stress reliever, happy pill and very sociable (great for chatting!) Running taught me a lot about myself – and I am a big believer how important mental strength and positivity are ? the body achieves what the mind believes .\nI usually run four times a week and do two cross training sessions (circuits, strength training and spinning classes in the winter). I am more of a longer distance runner – half marathons, 10 milers – and I like to do one marathon a year (usually incorporating it with an exciting city break).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-justify\"\u003eMy non-sport related hobbies are travelling, scuba diving \u0026 trekking.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-justify\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https://www.northdevonroadrunners.com//Client/Images/Cms/20161106_120543%20WM.jpg\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; text-align: justify; cursor: pointer;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-justify\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(192, 80, 77);\"\u003eBryan Abell\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-justify\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-justify\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eI started running in 2004 when I had a sedentary job and found I was putting on weight.\u0026nbsp;I have completed 8 marathons, each in a different country with times ranging from 3:16 to 4:35.\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-justify\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-justify\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eI now run to keep fit; enjoying a long slow conversational run at the weekend, and then the two club sessions; a faster run on Tuesday and interval workout on Thursday.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-justify\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-justify\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eI have formal coaching qualifications in adventure sports and a background in personal development. I am happy to use my experience to support other member\u0027s running ambitions through discussing different\u0026nbsp;programmes\u0026nbsp;and/or one to one mentoring/feedback.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https://www.northdevonroadrunners.com//Client/Images/Cms/Jeff Butler.jpg\"\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(192, 80, 77);\"\u003eJeff Butler\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-justify\"\u003eRunning seriously since 2000 for Epsom \u0026 Ewell Harriers in Surrey, doing track races, relays, x-country and road races up to marathon distance.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-justify\"\u003eThus far: 28 Marathons completed, 11 London’s, several in Europe, 3 North Devon. Personal Best: Marathon 2.58 (London 2008), Half Marathon 1.19 (New Forest 2001), seems a long time ago now!\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-justify\"\u003eHave coached a lot of sessions over the years, so am now happy to try pass on what has worked for me.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(192, 80, 77);\"\u003eGet in touch:\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:coaching@ndroadrunners.com\"\u003ecoaching@ndroadrunners.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003c/h4\u003e","IsBody":true}]}]},"PageURL":"https://www.northdevonroadrunners.com/Cms/Spaces/COACHING/Meet+your+Coaches?version=7","AllVersions":[{"ID":134,"Name":"v1 - Meet your coaches - Justin Beckley - 22/11/2017 11:21"},{"ID":135,"Name":"v2 - Meet your coaches - Justin Beckley - 22/11/2017 11:23"},{"ID":136,"Name":"v3 - Meet your Coaches - Justin Beckley - 22/11/2017 11:26"},{"ID":142,"Name":"v4 - Meet your Coaches - Justin Beckley - 23/11/2017 13:49"},{"ID":149,"Name":"v5 - Meet your Coaches - Justin Beckley - 29/11/2017 12:39"},{"ID":150,"Name":"v6 - Meet your Coaches - Justin Beckley - 29/11/2017 12:40"},{"ID":160,"Name":"v7 - Meet your Coaches - Justin Beckley - 13/12/2017 15:55"}],"Spaces":[],"CanEdit":false,"CanPublish":false}