COMMITTEE
The committee are here to ensure the club delivers the right training and support for its members. It also exists to ensure the club continues to develop, and to ensure that it meets the needs of members of all abilities.
As the club continues to grow, the array of tasks also grows, so if you would like to assist, especially in leading training runs or rides then please let us know. Your help is appreciated.
Should you have any suggestions or ideas that you feel may benefit the club, please do let us know by emailing chair@calnesmartt.co.uk. Should you wish to contact any committee members about their area of responsibility, the individual email addresses are shown below:
Brian Spiers – Club Chairman
Brian took over as our Club Chaiman in March 2020. He took up running in 2009 and has competed in numerous 10Ks, half-marathons, marathons and a handful of ultra marathons. In 2016 Brian cycled from John O’Groats to Lands End. Two year later he cycled from Lands End to John O’Groats.
Catherine Cole – Club Secretary
Catherine is now on her second stint as club secretary, having been re-appointed in March 2023. She has always been ‘sporty’ but only took up running in 2009 and more recently triathlons. She has completed 4 marathons (including London twice) but prefers the shorter distances. She can generally be spotted at the Chippenham parkrun on a Saturday morning.
Helen Waran – Club Social Secretary
Helen is our longest serving committee member. She organises all of Calne Smartt’s social events from the training weekend to the Christmas party. She is also race director for the Smartt Smasher.
Helen is a keen multi sports competitor and open water swimmer.
Richard Smith – Club race co-ordinator
Richard graduated from our beginners group in 2017. He enjoys all types of running and has started to train for triathlons. As Club race co-ordinator Richard is responsible for putting together the seasons schedule for our multi-sport and road races as well as publishing the results on our social media pages.
Gary Denham – Website & Social Media
Gary Joined us in 2019 after completing a Couch to 5k course. Since then he has taken part in many 5 and 10K races and local triathlons, he particularly enjoys competing in the Wiltshire On Road and Off Road Race leagues.
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