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.
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
Jonathan Williams
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Jonathan began running in February 2020 after a friend invited him to the Shepton Mallet Parkrun, and he quickly got hooked. He then joined Wells City Harriers in March 2023, enjoying racing various distances up to half marathons, and cherished experiences like cheering at the London Marathon, running in Budapest, and organising the Wells Festival of Running.
Jonathan Williams
The London Vitality 10K, 2023
Interview - July 2024
Christian Green
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Club Vice Chairman Christian discusses his experiences with trail running, his progress in marathon training, his passion for cross-country racing, and his achievements in the local running community.
Christian Green
Interview - June 2024
Sharon Bowles
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Club treasurer Sharon, talks about leading regular Couch to 5K groups and how her running journey began the same way… 9 marathons later and multiple ultras under her belt.
Sharon Bowles
Sodbury Slog, 2017
Interview - March 2024