Katharine Jones
The following is a direct quote from Athletics Weekly on the recent England Athletics Hall of Fame & Awards Event in Birmingham: -
Run in England project of the year: Katharine Jones and Hampshire County Council.
Katharine Jones works tirelessly as the Run in England county activator for Hampshire. Since throwing herself into the role she has overcome several barriers to engaging Hampshire with Run in England.
With the financial support of Hampshire County Council, she has been able to dedicate 16 hours a week to this project.
From a blank sheet she has recruited 41 leaders, which has led to 240 members over several groups. Not only has she engaged with the community but also local parks and initiatives to launch 3-2-1 routes.
One particular initiative combines working with the walking for health team in Gosport to share routes and signs at Alver Valley.
Katherine is pictured with former middle distance star Jack Buckner. Penny Forse.