Marian Codling, Publicity Office at present and any items of interest, races etc, should be sent to me for inclusion in the local press. As well as doing a press report most weeks, I keep a scrap book of Harriers activities and am on about the 6th so far. These are available on request any time, and I usually bring an odd one or two to social events. Ian and I do a race most weekends, but when I’m not involved with Harrier-based activities, I like gardening, reading, doing crosswords and other puzzles and I could maybe be described as a “stalwart” of the WI. I have 3 children and 6 grandchildren, spread far and wide, and I like to visit them. I was a teacher in a past life!

Rob Burn, started running at the age of twenty eight during the running boom in the early eighties and have been a member of Thirsk and Sowerby Harriers ever since. I have always been in to competitive sport with football being my first choice but like to take part in any team game! I love running hills, trails and country but don’t mind running anywhere if the body will let me. I came into coaching simply because no one else would do it however I do love to encourage and to motivate. Also from time to time I’ve been known to be just that little bit competitive.

Sonia VD Westhuizen, I am a mum of four, keeping me very busy, leaving a bit of time for my running and practicing my physiotherapy career. I love my coaching and I enjoy watching the runners having smiles on their faces while training. My little talks at the end of the session is more of a lesson to myself but I enjoy sharing it. I have been running since the age of 16years, and was blessed to compete at national level (South Africa) in hurdling, studying physio made the commitment hard and I started doing more cross country and road races,then marriage and children came along and my running is now more a lifestyle management strategy. My passions in life is my husband, children and most definitely running.

Ian Codling, A member of Harriers for 10 years. At present, looks after the Club Championship. Likes to do a “race ” every Sunday when possible.