Junior Representative - Ian Paramore

Ian's role

Ian is responsible for coordinating and planning the training sessions for our under 18's in the Club. He launched Junior membership (September 2020) off the back of 2 years of 'informal training' under Runner Bean Coaching during the Covid period.

Ian is a fully qualified UKA Athletics Coach - Endurance Event Group (equivalent of the old level 3).

Ian is also part of the Race Sub Committee, responsible for organising the Barrow Boxing Day Handicap, Watermead 10k and Tri-annual '3 Club Challenge'.

He has held several roles within the Club committee, including Publicity Officer, Membership Secretary, Race Secretary, and Treasurer.

Ian's running story

Ian ran as a youngster at school both track and cross country, greatest achievement was representing Sheffield Schools cross country (to be fair making the numbers up rather than winning a race he would admit).

After a long break he returned to running when moving to Leicestershire in 1994 when he joined Barrow Runners.

A competitive runner in those earlier years favouring 10k distance before moving to Marathon distance races, which looking back would now be his favourite (if not most challenging distance).

Having spent years informally coaching with the club Ian moved into formal coaching qualifications and continued development through UKA and England Athletics with an aim of helping others.

Contact

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