Steve Turner
Where and when were you born?
Cannock February 1962

Single, married, children? Or open to offers ?
Divorced with 2 children or should I say young men ?

What is / was your line of work?
Director of Construction Company

How long have you been a runner?
On and off since the mid eighties, more off than on.

What brought you to the sport?
Colleagues who were members of Centurion Road Runners.

What keeps you in the sport?
Friendship and enjoyment of events

What would you do if you weren’t running?
Walking / cycling

What are your all-time PB's for 5ml, 10k, 10ml, Half & Full Marathon ?
34-39, 43-45, 75-04, 1-32-08, 3-38-ish

How often do you train currently?
3 times per week

And what sort of mileage?
20 – 30 miles

What is your current running target?
To remain free from injuries

Do you do any stretching or cross-training ?
I always stretch after runs and swim at least twice a week.

What are your favourite brand of running shoes?
Asics and Reebok

What is your favourite race, of any length?
Has to be the Bells of Pattingham 7 mile off road

When and where did you last holiday? Or an imminent one?
Cornwall (summer ?) 2008

Do you run with an MP3 player or other sounds?
No

Just in case someone sees you in a pub, what’s your favourite tipple?
Where do I start !

What is your favourite type or piece of music?
Modern folk like Dido

What about film?
Hardly ever watch films or TV

And do you have an idol, role model, person who inspires you (in sport or otherwise)
Used to be Seb Coe in his prime

Tony Baker

Where and when were you born?

15th July 1958, Lewisham, London

Single, married, children? Or open to offers ?

divorced , no kids ( None that I know of anyway) .

What is / was your line of work?

prosecution lawyer

How long have you been a runner?

4 years 5 months

What brought you to the sport?

divorce and exhausting the treadmills capability at the gym!

What keeps you in the sport?

The people I run with and the club spirit

What would you do if you weren?t running?

walking!!
What are your all-time PB's for 5ml, 10k, 10ml, Half & Full Marathon ?

5 mile 36 mins ( i think), 10 k 46 minutes, 10 mile 1hr 16, half 1hr40, marathon 3 hours 59 ( but stretched off at finish line)

How often do you train currently?

3 times a week,

And what sort of mileage?

between 20 and 30 miles per week

What is your current running target?

just to improve my times a little !!

Do you do any stretching or cross-training ?

not often

What are your favourite brand of running shoes?

aiscs, nike, brookes

What is your favourite race, of any length?

London Marathon

When and where did you last holiday? Or an imminent one?

went to Sharm El Sheikh in May , off to Cape Verde October

Do you run with an MP3 player or other sounds?

definately not.Its too dangerous.

Just in case someone sees you in a pub, what?s your favourite tipple?

a decent pint of real ale

What is your favourite type or piece of music?

as a budding DJ have a large range but rock is my favourite.K T Tunstall is current favorite.

What about film?

crime and violence !!

And do you have an idol, role model, person who inspires you (in sport or otherwise)

not really

Dave Preece

Where and when were you born?
Wolverhanpton   31- July-1957

Single, married, children?  Or open to offers ?
Married

What is / was your line of work?
Customer Services (aircraft repair)

How long have you been a runner?
25 Years

What brought you to the sport?
Needed To Lose Weight

What keeps you in the sport?
Health Benifits & Friendship

What would you do if you weren’t running?
Watch the Telivision

What are your all-time PB's for 5ml, 10k, 10ml, Half & Full Marathon ?
2-59-22 Marathon 1-24-55 Half

How often do you train currently?
3 Days A week Running plus Two days in the gym

And what sort of mileage?
25 to 45

What is your current running target?
to complete Dublin And Cuba Marathons

Do you do any stretching or cross-training ?
2nights in the Gym

What are your favourite brand of running shoes?
Nike

What is your favourite race, of any length?
Man V Hourse

When and where did you last holiday? Or an imminent one?
Portugal

Do you run with an MP3 player or other sounds?
No

Just in case someone sees you in a pub, what’s your favourite tipple?
Larger

What is your favourite type or piece of music?
R&B

What about film?
Pulp Fiction

And do you have an idol, role model, person who inspires you (in sport or otherwise)
Not Any One in Particular

Frank Grant
Where and when were you born?
Aston, Birmingham - 1938
Single, married, children?
Married with 2 married daughters
What is / was your line of work?
Various occupations
How long have you been a runner?
22 years
What brought you to the sport?
Used in my younger days as training for football
What keeps you in the sport?
To keep fit and enjoyment
What are your all-time PB's for 5ml, 10k, 10ml, Half & Full Marathon ?
35-00, 39-20, 66-30, 89-30. 3-12-24
How often do you train currently?
4 times a week
And what sort of mileage?
Around 30 miles
Do you do any stretching or cross-training ?
No stretching, but gym & swimming
What are your favourite brand of running shoes?
New Balance
What is your favourite race, of any length?
Marathon
When and where did you last holiday? Or an imminent one?
To Chamonix at end of August
Do you run with an MP3 player or other sounds?
No
Just in case someone sees you in a pub, what’s your favourite tipple?
Guinness
What is your favourite type or piece of music?
All types of music
What about film?
None
What is your current running target?
To keep going

Rebecca Bostock

Where and when were you born?
Hillingdon, Middlesex in 1970
Single, married, children? Or open to offers ?
Two lovely little boys
What is / was your line of work?
I am a School Business Manager
How long have you been a runner?
About 3 years
What brought you to the sport?
The PE Department at my old school saying I wouldn’t be able to run the Breast Cancer 5k at Shugborough (so I did!!)
What keeps you in the sport?
Poor genetics
What would you do if you weren’t running?
I enjoy the me time running gives me – so not sure
What are your all-time PB's for 5ml, 10k, 10ml, Half & Full Marathon ?
Not very good at remembering them as they are so slow - but I always finish!!
How often do you train currently?
Try 2-3 times a week
And what sort of mileage?
Approximately 20 miles a week
What is your current running target?
Don’t have one – it was to complete the Edinburgh Marathon in May which I did
Do you do any stretching or cross-training ?
Yes to both
What are your favourite brand of running shoes?
I love my Nike’s
What is your favourite race, of any length?
Probably 10K – I seem to run my best in these
When and where did you last holiday? Or an imminent one?
Going to Formentera on Sunday (3rd August) – will be taking my trainers
Do you run with an MP3 player or other sounds?
Yes in the gym
Just in case someone sees you in a pub, what’s your favourite tipple?
Becks
What is your favourite type or piece of music?
I have allsorts on my Ipod from Evita to Kid Rock and loads in between
What about film?
I love films that make me laugh/smile like Meet the Fockers
And do you have an idol, role model, person who inspires you (in sport or otherwise)
Loads - but mainly all the runners who overtake me in races (who usually have more grey hair than me inspire me to carry on!!)

Mikie Harris

Where and when were you born?  
In stafford when there was maternity hospital between stafford and stone
Single, married, children?  Or open to offers ?
Married
What is / was your line of work? 
Work whats that? , o right, a bakery assistant
How long have you been a runner?
2 years i think i lose track of time easliy
What brought you to the sport? 
Cycling and was meant to be cross training but running took over and its cheaper than cycling too
What keeps you in the sport?
blood sweat and pain. lol 
its the company that i keep and its more of a socailable sport when you feel a bit off and just run to recover yourself
What would you do if you weren't running?  
Eat burgers and be a elvis impersonator. Other than that never thought about it really
What are your all-time PB's for 5ml, 10k, 10ml, Half & Full Marathon ? 
Pb's ? , I finsh, aint that enough....... lol
How often do you train currently?
4 times a week usually
And what sort of mileage?
what ever i get done usually go on time to be honest
What is your current running target?
to run a marathon
Do you do any stretching or cross-training ?
yes i strech before i leave the house and cross train too but only just recently started cross training
What are your favourite brand of running shoes?
New balance seem to be what i use most
What is your favourite race, of any length?
i like the mid distances 10 miles to half marathon.
When and where did you last holiday? Or an imminent one?
Mygate not been away this year
Do you run with an MP3 player or other sounds? 
noooo  i'd be singing along too. that would be quite embarssing
Just in case someone sees you in a pub, what's your favourite tipple?
J20 not been ablr to drink for a few years now.
What is your favourite type or piece of music?
Rock, Blues and bit of country
What about film?
Horrors are the way to go - cheesy horror like evil dead
And do you have an idol, role model, person who inspires you (in sport or otherwise) 
Graeme Obree was one of my main inspirations for getting into sport

Mike Jones

Where and when were you born?
Rugby
Single, married, children? Or open to offers ?
married
What is / was your line of work?
retired
How long have you been a runner?
26 years
What brought you to the sport?
listening to the first potteries marathon, and then running the 2nd marathon
What keeps you in the sport?
keeps me feeling young
What would you do if you weren?t running? >
watch stoke city & gardening a alottment
What are your all-time PB's for 5ml, 10k, 10ml, Half & Full Marathon ?
29-35, 36-40, 60-53, 1-19-43, 2-11-54, 2-57-54
How often do you train currently?
5 or 6 days
And what sort of mileage?
30 to 60 miles per week
What is your current running target?
100 marathons - done 92
Do you do any stretching or cross-training ?
very little
What are your favourite brand of running shoes?
new balance, or any cheep shoes
What is your favourite race, of any length?
stafford half marathon
When and where did you last holiday? Or an imminent one?
Greece for three weeks last july
Do you run with an MP3 player or other sounds?
no
Just in case someone sees you in a pub, what?s your favourite tipple?
bitter beer
What is your favourite type or piece of music?
60's music
What about film?
the great escape
And do you have an idol, role model, person who inspires you (in
sport or otherwise)
Paula Ratcliffe

Joe Atherton

Where and when were you born?
Glasgow, 1958
Single, married, children? Or open to offers ?
Married with children and open to offers
What is / was your line of work?
Industrial software
How long have you been a runner?
14 years
What brought you to the sport?
The influence of mad colleagues at work
What keeps you in the sport?
Insanity
What would you do if you werent running?
Drink even more
What are your all-time PB's for 5ml, 10k, 10ml, Half & Full Marathon ?
30:00, 37-something, 65-something, 1:26, 3:09
How often do you train currently?
between 0 - 4 times weekly
And what sort of mileage?
0 - 15
What is your current running target?
> 15
Do you do any stretching or cross-training ?
Yes and yes
What are your favourite brand of running shoes?
New Balance
What is your favourite race, of any length?
Man V Horse (of course)
When and where did you last holiday? Or an imminent one?
Haven Devon
Do you run with an MP3 player or other sounds?
Yes ... Other sounds? what kind of question is THAT?
Just in case someone sees you in a pub, whats your favourite tipple?
Alcohol (and if I'm feeling extra fussy - lager)
What is your favourite type or piece of music?
Funk, T-Rex - Get it ON!
What about film?
Pulp Fiction
And do you have an idol, role model, person who inspires you (in sport or otherwise)
Sir Isaac Newton

Graham Williams

Where and when were you born? 
Glasbury on Wye  26.04.45
Single, married, children?  Or open to offers ?
Married
What is / was your line of work?
Finance Director
How long have you been a runner?
25 Years
What brought you to the sport?
London Marathon
What keeps you in the sport?
Enjoyment and company
What would you do if you weren’t running?
Walking
What are your all-time PB's for 5ml, 10k, 10ml, Half & Full Marathon ?
31.39, 38.28, 64.15, 1.27, 3.23.
How often do you train currently?
Three times weekly
And what sort of mileage? 
25 miles ish
What is your current running target? 
Cuba Marathon
Do you do any stretching or cross-training ? 
Yes
What are your favourite brand of running shoes?
Asics
What is your favourite race, of any length?
Half Marathon
When and where did you last holiday? Or an imminent one? 
June Malta
Do you run with an MP3 player or other sounds? 
No
Just in case someone sees you in a pub, what’s your favourite tipple? 
Bitter
What is your favourite type or piece of music? 
60/70,s
What about film?
Zulu
And do you have an idol, role model, person who inspires you (in sport or otherwise) 
Cassius Clay

George Singh

Where and when were you born?
North India
Single, married, children?? Or open to offers ?
Married
What is / was your line of work?
Manager at a coach company
How long have you been a runner?
25 years
What brought you to the sport?
After finishing playing footbal, took up running to keep fit
What keeps you in the sport,
I enjoy training with the club, I also like the competing in North Staffs road running
What would you do if you weren't running?
Give more time to Family and football
What are your all-time PB's for 5ml, 10k, 10ml, Half & Full Marathon ?
5 mile=32.45, 10k=40.10,  10 mile= 68.15, Half=1.30.27, Full=3.26.39
How often do you train currently?
4 short distance runs due to an injury to right knee, waiting operation on 30 September 08
And what sort of mileage?
20 miles
What is your current running target?
None until after the operation
Do you do any stretching or cross-training ?
Yes I do both
What are your favourite brand of running shoes?
Do not have any favourite
What is your favourite race, of any length?
Potteries Marathon & Arf
When and where did you last holiday? Or an imminent one?
Spain
Do you run with an MP3 player or other sounds?
No
Just in case someone sees you in a pub, what?s your favourite tipple?
John Smith Bitter
What is your favourite type or piece of music?
Any 60's & 70's
What about film?
Any old British comedy
And do you have an idol, role model, person who inspires you (in sport or otherwise)
No

Mark Bentley
Where and when were you born?
Beverley, East Yorkshire
25th July 1962
Single, married, children? Or open to offers ?
Single, but open to offers
What is / was your line of work?
Scientist
How long have you been a runner?
22 Years
What brought you to the sport?
I was overweight and wanted to do something about it.
What keeps you in the sport?
The camaraderie between fellow runners and the shared experiences.
What would you do if you weren’t running?
Photography, gardening and all the DIY jobs I keep promising to finish!
What are your all-time PB's for 5ml, 10k, 10ml, Half & Full Marathon ?
5ml:30:29, 10k 38:27 10ml 63:55 Half Marathon 1:27:23 Marathon 3:04:30
How often do you train currently?
4-5 times a week
And what sort of mileage?
30-40 milies
What is your current running target?
To do another sub- 3:15 marathon again would be nice.
Do you do any stretching or cross-training ?
Stretching afterwards, cross-training , no.
But I do cycle to work.
What are your favourite brand of running shoes?
Asics for road, New Balance for off-road
What is your favourite race, of any length?
London Marathon
When and where did you last holiday? Or an imminent one?
Mallorca, August 2008
Do you run with an MP3 player or other sounds?
No way! It’s dangerous as you can’t hear oncoming traffic. I run to my own natural rhythm.
Just in case someone sees you in a pub, what’s your favourite tipple?
Mine’s a pint! Bitter, preferably Banks’s or failing that, a Guinness
What is your favourite type or piece of music?
Most rock music. Anything with a decent riff to it that gets you going.
What about film?
There’s so many I haven’t got a particular favourite.
And do you have an idol, role model, person who inspires you (in sport or otherwise)
Ron Hill. I read his book The Long Hard Road a fair while back and was really impressed that he found time to run virtually every day!

Pete Burns
Obviously disproving the mud therapy beauty treatment !

Where and when were you born?
                       Lichfield. Two years (to the day) before Prince Charles
Single, married, children?  Or open to offers ?
                                                                   Widowed two sons.
What is / was your line of work?
                                    Retired "Chopper Copper"
How long have you been a runner?
                                            Too long
What brought you to the sport?
                                In the Police Cadets it was either Boxing or Running. I figured that if I run fast enough the boxers wouldn't catch me..
What keeps you in the sport?
                                Seeing newcomers enjoying the sport.
What would you do if you weren’t running?
                                    Am I running?
What are your all-time PB's for 5ml, 10k, 10ml, Half & Full Marathon ?
                                        Slow, Slow, Quick, Quick, Slow
How often do you train currently?
                                        Rarely
And what sort of mileage?
                                Only a few
What is your current running target?
                                        Anything
Do you do any stretching or cross-training ?
                                    Stretching
What are your favourite brand of running shoes?
                                    New Balance. They are English
What is your favourite race, of any length?
                                Race the Train has to be the best race anywhere in the world, even if it is in Wales.
When and where did you last holiday? Or an imminent one?
                            Last one South Africa next Cuba
Do you run with an MP3 player or other sounds?
                            MP3 is too dangerous. If I can hear my breathing then I am still alive.
Just in case someone sees you in a pub, what’s your favourite tipple?
                                Alcohol.
What is your favourite type or piece of music?
                                Everything except rap. (I think they missed a c off it.)
What about film?
                                   Anything with Johnny Depp
And do you have an idol, role model, person who inspires you (in sport or otherwise)
                            Got to be Pete Sarson. Great runner and now fantastic Web Master.
 Someone not so famous would be Jeff Astle.

Pete Sarson
Where and when were you born?
Holbrook, Derbyshire - a long long time ago.
Single, married, children?
Married, kids grown up & left the nest
What is / was your line of work?
Accountant
How long have you been a runner?
Something like 46yrs now.
What brought you to the sport?
I was useless at other sports at school and reasonably good at running.
What keeps you in the sport?
The challenge of staying competitive, enjoying the outdoor life, friendship and a desire to feel fit
What are your all-time PB's for 5ml, 10k, 10ml, Half & Full Marathon ?
Not totally sure as I lost my records pre-1980. From records I have: 28:40, 35:06, 53:20, 1:18:46, 2:48:31
How often do you train currently?
I try to do at least 4 runs a week, sometimes 5, very occasionally 6
And what sort of mileage?
Oh, anything between 20mls to 60mls - depending on how fit I am and if I'm training for a marathon.
Do you do any stretching or cross-training ?
Very little and very occasionally - I keep telling myself I should do daily stretching and core strength work.....BUT
What are your favourite brand of running shoes?
Currently I am enjoying running in Mizuno Wave's, but I've found ASICS and Saucony shoes suit me.
It's best to get specialist advice if you can rather than depend on a firend/colleague's recommendation.
What is your favourite race, of any length?
For scenery, it's the Coniston 14 run in early April around Coniston Water in the Lake District.
For atmosphere (and because I've run good times there), it has to be the London Marathon.
When and where did you last holiday? Or an imminent one?
Spent 3 wks in March this year visiting my daughter & family in New Zealand.
Do you run with an MP3 player or other sounds?
Very rarely - on odd occasions if on a long run by myself. Never in a race - it's too distracting!
Just in case someone sees you in a pub, what’s your favourite tipple?
Guinness !
What is your favourite type or piece of music?
I enjoy most types of music - pop, rock, classical etc.
Can't say I have a particular favourite singer or song, but I think Nickelback is good fun
What about film?
Again a fairly wide range, though particularly the Bourne trilogy, the Matrix trilogy and the Lord of The Rings films.
What is your current running target?
To try to get fitter gradually and then try for a sub-3hr marathon again, later this year