Lee Woodland at the Burnham Sprint triathlon 2014
| Name: | Lee Woodland |
| Age or Running Category: | 49 |
| How long have you been running? | 9 years? |
| Why do you run? | I started running when someone teased me with the idea of doing a Triathlon shortly before my 40th birthday. With swimming being my first and best discipline (still is) I hated the thought of running. Even a 5k was scary. Now I just love it- it’s almost my favourite. I still do the occasional triathlon and a few races, but I mostly run to keep fit and to keep my weight down. It also helps to justify a few ciders and the odd cake or two. It’s also a good hangover cure.Until recently it was also a good way of taking the dog for a run and getting a good run myself. Making off-road a natural choice. Unfortunately she’s getting a bit old now and limps more than me. |
| Describe your favourite run: | Off road, through the woods and hills near where I live. Or just pounding the local country lanes. Anywhere away from the hustle and bustle of life. |
| Do you take part in races? If so what distance/terrain? | Occasionally. Maybe 4-5 races a year, from 5k to Half. My favourite would be a half-marathon and preferably off-road, but road races can be fun to. |
| What is your greatest running achievement? | That’s tough. There have been so many over the years. I guess a sub 1:40 half is, on paper my best, but finishing my first Mendip Muddle and the 20m Grizzly felt far, far harder. |
| How long have you been a member of Cheddar Running Club? | About 6 years |
| Why did you join Cheddar Running Club? | Where I live the options for running in the winter, particularly at night, are virtually non-existent. I also wanted to become a stronger and faster runner. Cheddar is perfect for both. |
| How has Cheddar Running Club helped you and your running? | It’s made me faster and made me do stuff I wouldn’t normally ever do – like sprint sessions, timed mile and 5k. If I turned up more regularly and did more constructive running outside the club I’ve been told by Shane I’d be even faster. |
| What would you say to anyone thinking of joining the club? | Just Join! It’s a really friendly club for ALL abilities. It’s down to you to how hard or how easy you go. The club are always encouraging and helpful – whatever you want to achieve. |
