Nicky has been running since her Mum convinced her (running) Dad it would be a good idea to take the kids with him.  It was in the same vein she learned how to golf, play pool, darts and garden.

She completed her first 10k (The Wimbledon Jim Braben Memorial 10k) in 2003 and in 2005 moved up to marathon (London).  Since then she has gone on to complete 13 marathons, 2 ultras and Ironman Switzerland.

When not in the shop you can find her hanging out in her garden which she is slowly converting into her own private allotment.

Say hello or send me a challenge nicky@runtolive.co.uk

Alan started running as a junior.  Since he hated it his philosophy was to run quickly to get it over with but then kept getting picked for the School cross country team (D’Oh!)  He eventually transferred his skill to football and still reminisces about his sub 35min 10k.

Twenty years later he returned to running.   After a few 10ks he turned his sights to longer events, completing 14 marathons, 2 ultra’s, Ironman Switzerland and Ironman Regensburg.

He started to enjoy running around 2005.

Penny watched a friend run the London Marathon and, in a mid-life crisis moment, wondered if she could do it herself.  That was 10 years ago and in the intervening period she’s run 10 marathons.  Penny was forced into the world of triathlon by Nicky and has suffered through a couple of long distance tri’s, (Ironman New Zealand and Challenge Roth).

Penny joined the Run to Live team 3 years ago and can usually be found with her head in a box, trying to keep track of stock.