David Narborough
Club Chair

I was inspired by many people completing marathons all around the world, and have now represented MRC in everything from the 800m to the marathon, and a few trail races too.

Wanting to help others find their love for running I began by leading club runs, and now I'm MRC Chair. I'm hoping to give back to the club and ensure we keep on being the approachable, motivational and enjoyable club we've always been.

Hannah Saunders
Secretary

Phil Scope
Club Captain

Robert Humber
Kit

Along with the website I became the communications / social media which has become my passion, posting out club run paces/ events / shout outs.

When covid hit I created a number of virtual runs, encouraging us to support each other and keep active through a challenging time. I had members (and my pregnant wife) running around Derby trying to find road names with certain letters, to spell out random words for weeks!

It was during this period in 2021 I became Chair of this wonderful club. When restrictions were lifted, Sarah Bartley and I launched the fantastic “Back 2 Running” courses, became new friends with Harrier, joining their support programme, became part of the “Move More Derby” programme and created new roles for the fantastic Nic and Beckie to head up Events and Fundraising.

After maybe 2 years or so I needed to take a step back as life got a little bit too much and with regret I had to step away from the club. Lucky the incredible Kel stepped in to take over as Chair.

I have now taken back the role of communications and social media again. With the terrible loss of James, I offered to support to help with the kit, James was so incredibly passionate about the MRC kit and will always be the original kit man, I just hope I can do him proud by continuing his legacy.

So, if you have any questions re kit or ideas please don’t hesitate to ask and if you have any events coming up let me know and I will let our 100+ members know all about it.

Lucy Astley
Treasurer

I grew up in the sport loving country of Australia but I didn't start running as my main form of exercise until my mid 30's, in fact the cross country at school meant it was a bad day (maybe something to do with the Australian heat!).

As an adult I have always been active - from the 90's step class craze to body pump to netball but after my 2nd daughter was born it seemed so easy to just run! Much cheaper and quicker than joining a gym. So I am now a runner!

I run because I really do love it! The off road, cross country runs are now my favourite. I love being out in the fresh air and that sense of achievement when you've run that extra mile. It also means you get to eat more food - which is another one of my favourite things about running.

So now, 6 years after becoming a runner, I am stronger and faster than I've ever been especially after joining Mickleover Running Club. Such a friendly and encouraging group of people who welcome everyone. If you are just starting out or are a seasoned professional - we have some great running routes, we share running tips and generally have an enjoyable evening of running.

Christopher Cox
Membership Secretary

Phil Scope
Club Male Welfare Officer

I have run over 40 marathons / ultra marathons and love to help people understand endurance running and correct intensity training (trying to slow people down mainly on most training runs and then watch their race times improve as a result).

As the newly appointed club captain in February 2021 a key role will be to encourage people to get along to training sessions / get booked onto races as everything resumes.

I am pretty confident that as restrictions lift I will be able to claim credit for some of the busiest training sessions and locally attended races by the club on record. I am an open book / my door is always open.

Ask me for help / advice if you need any, anytime. I’ll try not to waffle and bore you but I’ll likely fail on both.

Jog on. Happy running.

Sarah Bartley
Club Female Welfare Officer

Robert Humber
Communications Officer

Matthew Hall
Website developer

I am finding the miles just fly by when you're chatting and have seen both my distance & my speed improve. I completed my first 10K this year and am now aiming for 10 miles!

Sarah Bartley
Club Run Coordinator

Without the fantastic run leaders there wouldn't be a run , so I really appreciate the effort everyone of them puts in.

I joined Mickleover RC in May 2018 and from the first run with them I felt incredibly welcomed and knew joining was a good decision.

Each and everyone there is friendly and motivating plus there's always plenty of free running advice, tips and a great social element too.

Beckie Yates
XC Country Captain(s)

I was quite a good runner during my time at secondary school, qualifying to represent the East Midlands at X country for a few consecutive years. My greatest achievement was winning the 1500 metres at the city sports. I gave running up during my rebellious years, something I still regret.

After having my children I found a passion for running again, although not as fast as I was I my youth, I love nothing more than putting on my trainers and getting lost in a run.

Joining MRC has been amazing, I love being part of this club the members are all fantastic, supportive and so welcoming.

I can’t wait to be running and getting muddy at X-Country with everyone again soon.

Nic Dolman
Events and Fundraising Coordinator

Nic Dolman

Since joining MRC 4 years ago, my relationship with running has changed from casual, fair weather running to running being a big positive, part of my life.

The club is so sociable, friendly and easygoing, and my running performance has improved hugely.

As a member I have achieved goals I never thought possible or me - including running the London Marathon in 2019. I was lucky to win the club ballot place and am so grateful for that opportunity - it was a highlight of my life!