Leader’s blog Feb 2024 – Clare Evans

Each month, we’ll be sharing the stories and insights of our group leaders. We are always on the lookout for new leaders! If you are interested in giving leading a go, please talk to your group leader, or email hello@hydeparkharriers.co.uk we have tonnes of resources to help you, training sessions and support.

This week we’re chatting to Clare E who often leads groups 6-9 (in our new 12 group format) on a Tuesday evening.

*Clare leading a HPH Tuesday night bear hunt!*

How did you get in to leading?

I’d been coming along to the club for a couple of years and wanted to take a more active role within the club.

What do you love about leading?

I love meeting new runners and encouraging them.

Do you have any interesting or creative ways of leading?

I always like to include a fun spot for a photo, and did once design a figure of 8 for the first run of 2018 (which I have used on many other occasions).

What would your advice be to anyone thinking about starting to lead?

It’s always a good start to team up with an experienced leader for support, and you can do things like swapping leading halfway, rather than for the full session

Clare’s final thoughts on leading are…. “Don’t worry about coming up with a new or fancy route, just use a previous route you’ve done at club, or a simple loop or out-and-back”

Thanks Clare for your thoughts on leading and for regularly volunteering to lead group sessions!