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OUR RUN LEADERS
All of our runs are led by England Athletics-qualified run leaders.
George
A bit about George:
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George is a Cheltenham-based runner, and can generally be found on or near the Cotswold Way!
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He loves the grind and strategy of an ultra, but also the pain of chasing a 5k PB (still trying to crack the sub-20 minute)
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He'd love to live in the Lake District and bag all 214 Wainwrights (currently on 46 and counting...)
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His greatest running achievement is circumnavigating Seoul following the Hanyang Doseong route.
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Bucket list race? Lakes In A Day.
Malc
A bit about Malc:
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Malc has been living in Cheltenham and Bishop’s Cleeve for the last 25 years, and Cleeve Hill has been one of his favourite playgrounds for trail running in all weather.
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He loves all sorts of runs and races, from the occasional parkrun through to some highlights like the International Snowdon Race, the Great Lakelands 3-Dayer, the 2 day double trail marathon Race to the Tower, and the London Marathon a couple of times recently (tarmac, I know!).
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Malc also helps with the national organisation that is Black Trail Runners, leading some of their Bristol social runs… all about getting people of colour into the outdoors via the trails.
Oli
A bit about Oli:
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Oli is a Gloucester-based runner who loves sliding down the side of Cotswold hills, the muddier the better
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He grew up running in the Wye Valley, and rediscovered his love for it after joining C & G Trail Runners in early 2025.
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He loves running for the sense of freedom, as a way to explore and enjoy the countryside (it’s like hiking, but quicker!), and for the many physical and mental health benefits it offers.
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Bucket list race? It’s a road event, but the midnight sun marathon - and that’s being ticked off the list very soon!
Emily
A bit about Emily:
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Emily is a Tewkesbury-based runner and enjoys the peace and headspace that trail running provides, taking time out from a busy family life.
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With the Winchcombe Way and Cotswold Way just a couple of miles from home she is always out in all kinds of weather.
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She has been running for over 25 years, completing many half marathon and ultra events.
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She has completed several 50 mile races and is currently tackling Centurion Running’s 50 mile Grand Slam.
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Bucket list race? Not sure which, but maybe the challenge of 100 miles one day.
Gilbert
A bit about Gilbert:
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Gilbert is a keen bean when it comes to being active and getting outdoors.
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Based in Cheltenham, he prefers to travel everywhere on foot, popping into every coffee shop en route to fuel his adventures.
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He loves how regular running builds strength and resilience - qualities that carry over into all aspects of daily life.
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Currently tackling the South West Coast Path in stages, he has his sights set on the Wales Coast Path next.
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His ultimate goal? To complete the full extent of the King Charles III England Coast Path
Tam
A bit about Tam:
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Tam is a Cheltenham-based runner, usually found sweating on the Cotswold Way. Hills mean views!
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She converted from road running a few years ago when training for Race to the Tower. Having run a few road marathons and many more halfs, and now loves the freedom and calm of the trails, and the atmosphere and laid-back vibes of ultras.
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She likes to run far and slow, and see how far she's gone on two feet!
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One bucket list run: Loch Ness has recently been ticked off, others include the Coast to Coast… and dreams of venturing onto the Pacific Coast Trail and also the NYC marathon.
Phil
A bit about Phil:
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Phil is an absolute fidget-bottom who loves combining travel with trail running.
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He's won not one, but two (2) parkruns. Some people say parkruns aren't races, but 1st place is still 1st place.
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Bucket list race? Ultra-Trail Mont Blanc. (One day. Maybe...)
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Oh, and he's the owner and the manager of C&G Trail Runners.
