Meet The Team

Catriona is the Owner of Running Bear and has 25 years of Retail experience. She is passionate about running and is also a keen cyclist. She is a member of the Wilmslow Running Club and is a Chair of The Wilmslow Running Festival. She loves to organise sporting events for Charity.

Jordanna is our Business Manager. She's passionate about creating a running community that's inclusive, educational and inspiring. Her goal is to make Running Bear the best place to work, shop and be a part of. She's also dedicated to keeping fit and loves heading to the gym post-work to build her Hyrox & Deadly Dozen fitness!

Sophie has over ten years of specialist running retail experience and is now the proudly our Buyer & Head of Events. She is a competitive runner with personal bests of 17:06 for the 5k and 35:48 for the 10k. In addition, she is a Level 3 qualified personal trainer and sports massage therapist. Sophie is a member of Liverpool Harriers and enjoys exploring the trails in the Peak District.

Akkeal is our Nantwich Store manager and is happy to help with all your running needs! Akkeal runs 5 and 10ks with PB'S of 14:46 and 31:17.

On his days off you'll find him with his dog Koda tackling the trails in Delamere forest!

Shaun enjoys everything from a 5k to a marathon, but the half is where he really shines, with a PB of 1:20:14. He's often found at Cross Country and Fell races, and even does a bit of pacing at events. To be honest he just loves running!

Katie is our Didsbury store manager and a true adventurer at heart. On her days off, she loves climbing mountains to catch the sunrise and camping in the great outdoors. A high-level runner from a young age, she recently completed her first marathon in Chester. Katie brings energy, experience, and a love of exploration to everything she does.

Ed loves all things long-distance running, from 5Ks and half marathons (PB 1:08) to full marathons and fell running in the Peak District. Passionate about making running accessible, he researched intersectional barriers to parkrun while studying at the University of Birmingham. His standout moment? Running the London Marathon in 2:27 - just two days after Freshers’ Week.

Alice is always up for a challenge — from smashing marathons to conquering HYROX and powering through the Deadly Dozen. With a love for trying something new, she’s all about pushing boundaries, embracing the grind, and proving what’s possible with a strong mindset and a good pair of trainers. Ready for whatever’s next!

Adam Craig is one of the UK’s top distance runners, known for his blistering speed and smart racing. Originally from Scotland, Adam has represented Great Britain and Scotland on the international stage, with standout performances on road, track, and cross country. He’s returning from injury and chasing fast times and inspiring runners of all levels with his hard work and positive attitude.

Charmaine took up running in her mid-twenties and loves to run on all terrains and distances but is particularly passionate about local fell racing. She is a member of Macclesfield Harriers and was the lead in children's school Cross Country. She has a true running family!

Carol first laced up her running shoes in her mid-40s and quickly caught the running bug! Since then, she’s taken part in hundreds of races — from speedy one-mile dashes to marathons — and picked up plenty of age-category wins along the way.

She’s represented both Cheshire and England Masters, and even achieved international-level age grading for her 10K time. Carol loves the challenge of racing, but she’s just as passionate about helping others fall in love with running too.

As part of the New2Run community, she’s supported countless beginners on their own journeys — always with encouragement, positivity, and a big smile.

Whether you’re training for your first race or chasing a new PB, Carol’s enthusiasm, experience, and love of running shine through in everything she does.

Maria loves trails and fell running but most of all.. just getting outside and running free without any commitments! She has ran everything from 5K to Ultras and Endurance.

Meet Mandy, an adventurous Runner who discovered her love for running in her mid-twenties, competing in diverse distances from 10k to mountain marathons. Mandy's Love for the outdoors led her on incredible walking holidays across Europe's long-distance paths and even a trek to Everest Base Camp. Embracing nature's beauty, Mandy finds joy in trail running, mountain walking, and cycling, inspiring others to savor the great outdoors.

Andrea found her passion just before her fortieth birthday, embracing it as a gateway to fitness. As an ardent trail running enthusiast, she revels in the beauty of scenic landscapes, regardless of the distance. 

Zak is a fitness and running fanatic who’s always chasing the next big challenge. From gruelling endurance events to high-intensity training blocks, he thrives on pushing his limits. Now, he’s taking on his biggest mission yet — running the London Marathon in support of St Luke’s Hospice. With determination, heart, and serious grit, Zak’s on a mission to make every mile count.

Cerys has represented both Wales and England on the track in her younger years, and her love for endurance hasn’t slowed down since. Most recently, she completed
her first Ironman 70.3 in Swansea, proving she’s still just as determined to push her limits. Whether it’s helping customers find the perfect kit or training for her next challenge, Cerys brings passion, experience, and a competitive spirit to everything she does.