Meet the Committee 

I’ve been a member since the day the club started. I took up Triathlon when my rugby days ended and immediately developed a real love for the sport. Having previously been the Membership and Social Secretary I am now honoured to be the Chair of this inclusive club. I’ve competed at all distances, am a Group Coach for the club and a regular attendee at most training sessions. chairman@wallingfordtri.com

As a mum of three small wildlings I learnt to swim in 2020 to feel safer in the water with my children. After taking part in a number of open water swim events in 2021, I joined WTC for the swim sessions. I soon moved on to complete the couch to 5km running programme and bought a road bike. With the help and support of my WTC family, my running and cycling improved and I am now addicted to long distance! When I am not wrangling children, I run my own company training aerial instructors, love a great cup of tea, a walk with my dog and taking our camping van on adventures!

Having found triathlon in my early 40's, I’ve been fortunate to compete in races across the country with the incredible support of Wallingford Triathlon Club. One of my proudest achievements was winning 1st Female in the Barbados National Triathlon. I’m passionate about encouraging others, sharing my love for the sport, and helping them discover the same sense of community and excitement that I’ve found with this amazing club. membership@wallingfordtri.com

Having lived in Wallingford since 2000, I started competing in triathlon in 2016 completing the Henely Sprint Tri and have completed many events around the country and distances up to Half Distance events. Having a swimming background as a child I am one of the few triathlete who like the swim and think it should be longer to slow the runners down! I joined WTC in 2022 to allow me to improve my training, train with other likeminded people and work towards the half distance events, the WTC family has been an invaluable resource for my development in the sport improving all aspects of my performance as well as providing the much-needed camaraderie and laughs along the way.

Coming from a running background, I joined WTC in January 2026 and have quickly discovered what a welcoming and supportive club it is. Training alongside such a positive group has helped me develop as a triathlete while continuing to pursue my passion for running. One of the things I enjoy most about triathlon training is the variety it brings, allowing me to stay active and improve my fitness with far fewer injuries than running alone.

've lived in Wallingford since 1985, am married to the lovely Lisa and have 2 wonderful daughters, Alicia & Danni. After my first Super Sprint Triathlon in May 2015, I immediately wanted to try again and also to get better at it! The search for a local Tri club began, and although I found a few, they were all a fair distance to travel to and with a young family and a FT job, I couldn't see it working.......SO.... on 1st November 2015 WTC was born and with the help of some local businesses and contacts (who we still work with today) we embarked of the first steps of our journey at a Tri club. And what a journey it's been so far, personally I have competed in more triathlons/events/races than I ever thought I would! Highlights including the London Marathon, several scenic half-iron distance tri's, a middle distance in beautiful Austria (twice) and most recently 50km and 100km ultramarathons. All made possible by the excellent coaching I've received at WTC and the unwavering support of its members.

I was tempted into the triathlon family in 2012, after the excitement of watching the Brownlee brothers in Hyde Park and the desire to burn some calories in order to keep eating my favourite pies, having just given up playing rugby! I eventually joined WTC in 2017, to try to find some company and variety on training sessions. You’ll never find a more supportive and inclusive club, with something to offer everyone from Tri-newby to seasoned iron-man. I have competed at most distances at Tri, as well as numerous sportives and ultra runs, but mostly based around mountains or fells. I tend to go for the longer distances these days, when grumpy determination trumps youthful speed! My wife, Amanda, and I have lived in Wallingford since 2006, with our two teenage kids, although holidays will often find us enjoying our spiritual home in the Lake District.

Like many, my triathlon days started at Blenheim and like many, a pub was the venue of that discussion. At that point I could loosely describe myself as a runner, a few half marathons as a challenge and to keep fit. I could swim, but not well and I could ride a bike, not fast. Thanks to WTC I'm improving and because of that it all gets a little easier and more enjoyable. Unfortunately that means you have to find longer races! With WTC in support I've just finished the Nottingham Outlaw Full distance triathlon. My role as training coordinator gives me the opportunity to return a little bit back to WTC in the way of unofficial events and number wangs.

I come from a completely non-sporty background and originally joined the club just to spend more time with my husband, who was already a member. Since then, I’ve completed a few sprint events, and this past year has truly been my running journey—crossing the finish line at multiple events! My next goal is to step up and tackle longer triathlon distances. The club has been incredible in supporting my goals every step of the way. But I firmly believe in the saying, "all work and no play..." so my role is to bring our wonderful members together for fun outside of training and racing—whether that’s coffee mornings, pub trips, or any occasion that helps us connect beyond the finish line.

I’ve been an associate member/hanger on of WTC since its inception, and have helped organise several events over the years. I work as an NHS GP, am DBS checked, and am safeguarding lead for my practice, so welfare is pretty much my middle name! I’m also a tutor at Oxford University and amongst roles on other committees I play violin and piano from time to time. With WTC I'm more usually to be found at S&C classes and out running. welfare.wallingfordtriclub@gmail.com