Charlie Paterson
Q. When did you join the club?
A. April 2010
Q. Why did you join the club?
A. My running was not improving — I needed something better and with structure rather than just pounding away at the treadmill.
Q. Why did you join the coaching team?
A. To improve my knowledge of the principles of running and to be able to help others with my confidence in my answers.
Q. What are you hoping to do through your involvement in the coaching team?
A. I would like to be in a position to motivate other runners, help them reach their targets whilst reducing the incidence of running injuries.
Q. When do we typically see you at training?
A. Tuesdays in Group 4, Thursday speed work sessions, Saturday mornings at the track and a long run on Sundays!
Q. What are your aims for your running and/or coaching?
A. During 2012 I would like to stay injury free and work towards my first marathon.
Q. Tell us something about you that other Spartans will not know!
A. During every race I wonder why I started but by the end of every race I am glad that I did!