Stubbington Green Runners & AC

Richard Snell

What's your full embarrassing name? Richard Snell
Where do you live? Netley
Do you work or stay at home? Work work work
How long have you been a member at Stubbington? Three months (November 2006)
Can you remember your first race? A 3 mile cross country race about 7 years ago
How often do you bother to go training? Two or 3 times a week
What is your favourite training run? Around the streets of Whiteley
What was your best ever race? London Marathon 2005. My one and only marathon. 4hrs 30 mins. Plodded all the way. (No walking)
And what was your worst or most embarrassing race? My first race was a cross country and I didn't realise it was a cross country run. I ended up head to toe in mud with no change of clothes. I drove home bare foot.
Do you have a pre-race ritual? Hang around the loos in case I need to go again!
What is the best piece of gear you have bought? My Asics trainers, they have lasted years. I'd still wear them but they have holes in the soles now.
Worst piece of gear? Socks that get eaten by your trainers.
Why do you run when you could be sat at home watching EastEnders? I'd rather gnaw my own arm off than watch EastEnders
What is the one piece of advice you would give to any new runner? Join a club and have fun
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