Meet…

THE ROYSTON RUNNERS
COACHING TEAM

Vince Long – Senior Club Coach

Royston Runners is a social friendly Club but that’s not to say we do not have ambitions.

Every year, Royston Runners proudly compete in a variety of inter-club and national running events, showcasing the talent, dedication, and community spirit of our members. Some of the key competitions we regularly participate in include:

Our committed coaches and captains meticulously organise these events, helping create tailored training plans and motivation to ensure our members get ‘running fit’ to compete confidently and safely.

Beyond these leagues, many of our runners also challenge themselves across a diverse range of half marathons, full marathons, mid-distance races, and endurance events both locally and internationally. Whether you’re chasing a personal best or simply embracing the joy of participating, Royston Runners supports every level.

New club members receive personalised support from our qualified Group Run Leaders and are warmly invited to join our coaches’ training programme. For those new to running or returning after a break, we offer a free “Couch to 5K” programme that eases you into the sport with expert guidance and encouragement. For more information, please contact us.

We also welcome runners aged 16 and above, including those transitioning from junior track or field clubs. If you’re interested in joining or learning more, don’t hesitate to reach out via our contact page.

With Royston Runners, you’re never running alone—our passionate community, expert coaching, and supportive environment help you reach your goals, no matter where you are in your running journey.

GRANT CHAPMAN

GRANT CHAPMAN

Club Coach & C25K Coach

  • Coach in Running Fitness
  • Leadership in Running Fitness
  • Safeguarding in Athletics
JAMES QUINN

JAMES QUINN

Club Coach

  • Coach in Running Fitness
  • Leadership in Running Fitness
  • Coaching Assistant
  • Safeguarding in Athletics
OLLY STEPHENS

OLLY STEPHENS

Club Coach

  • Leadership in Running Fitness
  • Coaching Assistant
  • Safeguarding in Athletics
DAIRE BRENNAN

DAIRE BRENNAN

Crows & Juniors Coach

  • Coaching Assistant
  • Safeguarding in Athletics

Meet…

The CluB CAPTAINS

ELLA CHAPMAN

ELLA CHAPMAN

Ladies Captain

  • Leadership in Running Fitness
  • Safeguarding in Athletics
LAUREN REILLY

LAUREN REILLY

Ladies Captain

  • Leadership in Running Fitness
  • Safeguarding in Athletics
BRIAN JONES

BRIAN JONES

Mens Captain

  • Leadership in Running Fitness
  • Safeguarding in Athletics
PAUL HAYNES

PAUL HAYNES

Mens Captain

  • Leadership in Running Fitness
  • Safeguarding in Athletics

18 Qualified Group Run Leaders

Leadership in Running Fitness and Safeguarding in Athletics

 

Selected Team members have completed First Aid and Defibrillator Course

REMEMBER our coaching sessions and the race events are designed for all abilities.

So do not think they are just for high performance runners they are not!

Give us a try you won’t be disappointed!