WCH Members Blog
Meet the Harriers
Meet the Harriers is a series of interviews finding out about what it is like to be a Wells City Harrier. Interviews include lifelong members, from juniors to veterans, international athletes and social members, coaches and volunteers, and ex-members. Click on the name below to read their interview.
Bernie Mundy
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Co-founding Wells City Harriers with Kevin Sheppard, Bernie helped build a thriving club while achieving personal success, including PBs like a 2:40 marathon, 74-minute half, and 4:36 mile. Inspired by Steve Ovett, he favoured track sessions, half-marathons, and iconic events like the New York Marathon. His passion, camaraderie, and contributions to the Harriers remains his proudest achievements.
Bernie Mundy
(At the first Wells Fun Run)
Interview - January 2025
Dan Williams
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Dan Williams has been a member of Wells City Harriers since 1993, inspired by his father, a former Harrier. After a break from running, he rediscovered his passion through Parkrun, eventually rejoining the Harriers. His notable achievements include completing the London Marathon, winning the South West 5K title, and pacing British athlete Jo Pavey to a record-setting performance.
Dan Williams
Finishing the Wessex 10K, August 2024
Interview - December 2024
Carol Buckland
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Carol started running 21 years ago after being encouraged to join the Glastonbury Fun Run, which ignited her passion for the sport, and she joined Wells City Harriers shortly after. Her greatest running achievement was completing the London Marathon three years in a row, improving her time. Click to read more.
Carol Buckland
(First FV55 in the 200th edition of the Street 5K, December 2023)
Interview - November 2024
Robert Moore
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Robert Moore began running in school cross-country but took a 32-year hiatus before a friend reignited his passion in 2007. Although he once aimed for a sub-four-hour marathon, he considers completing marathons—despite setbacks like a stress fracture—as his greatest achievement. He wonders if he might have one more marathon in him…
Robert Moore
Bristol Half Marathon 2024
Interview - November 2024
Louisa Saunders
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Louisa has been running since childhood, taking it more seriously during university with half marathons. She joined Wells City Harriers in March 2023 for structured training, and talks about how supportive and enjoyable being part of a club has been. Finishing second in the 2023 Somerset Series was also a running highlight, and now she talks about how she aims for a half marathon personal best this autumn.
Louisa Saunders
Burnham-on-Sea Half Marathon, October 2023
Interview - August 2024