Meet the Committee

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Hi all, I joined South Leeds Lakers in 2015 after meeting people at Cross Flatts Parkrun. I enjoyed the friendliness and vibe of the club and in 2016, when we became affiliated, I was asked to be Run Leader & then 'Run Co-ordinator'. I have seen us move from a bench outside Beeston Co-op, to the Community Centre to the Hunslet Nelson & have seen over 40 Run Leaders come & go. I have been on the committee since 2016 & although it's challenging we have achieved some fantastic results, seeing over 500 people through our doors.

In 2019 we successfully launched a Junior Section & I have trained as a 'Junior Assistant Coach'. We coach 40 children a week running, jumping & throwing. 

As Run Co-ordinator I assign the groups each week, I would love people to come and give me feedback as we can not improve if we don't know. Let's carry this club forward & enjoy our running.

Hello, 

I'm Shelly, one of the club secretaries and you can get in touch with me for any matters relating to the running club, but particularly membership queries. 

We are a free social running club but there is the option to join us as a competitive athlete through club affiliation.

I discovered my love for running whilst training for Tough Mudder in 2018 and joined Lakers in the spring of 2019. We are a supportive and inclusive club where all abilities are welcomed. Through the club I have met some inspirational people that I now call friends. I enjoy trail running & cross-country and also occasionally venture into the world of fell and international running. My proudest achievements to date are completing Manchester marathon and the Yorkshireman half fell race. Although I'm generally a midpack runner, I like to push myself and enjoy a good race. I am always on the lookout for new races and enjoy offroad adventures.

Membership and affiliation queries can be sent to missshellyparker@gmail.com

I joined South Leeds Lakers in Oct 2022 & quickly made a lot of friends. The club has helped me to not only keep fit, but also expand my social circle & improve my mental health.

After doing a few 5k runs, I decided to join our coached 5-10k improver group, graduating at the Dewsbury 10k in Feb 23. In Sept 23 I completed the Great North Run, the biggest half marathon in the world! Raising nearly £800 for charity in the process.

In May 2023 I took the opportunity to join the committee as a Welfare Officer. I wanted to give something back to the club & help to look after the welfare & wellbeing of all members. If you have any questions or concerns about the club, or just want to say how Lakers can help you more, please feel free to contact me using the below email address. Alternatively you can speak to me in person at our Tuesday evening club nights.​

welfare.lakers@gmail.com

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I started on the Couch to 5K program with the Lakers in January 2018 - we ploughed on & completed it despite the beast from the east & graduated into the 5-10K transition. 

By the time I had completed my first 10K I was fully invested in the Lakers family. 

In 2020 I stepped forward to be a run leader but all courses were subsequently cancelled due to Covid-19, so I finally graduated as a run leader in April 2021. I often lead Couch to 5K groups which are really important & have seen some great Lakers graduate from it - which makes me feel proud to have been part of their journey. 

A year later in April 2022 I was elected Lakers Chair which is a great role to be in to help make a difference to the Lakers. To listen to others & steer the club in the direction its members want it to take.

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