At Running Bear, we're a team of running and fitness enthusiasts, who will be delighted to meet you in our shop, talk to you on the phone or over email! We absolutely love what we do and always look forward to sharing our passion for running and knowledge to help our customers run happy and injury free!
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Catriona - Owner
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.
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Jordanna - Business Manager
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 after a day in the den!
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Sophie - Alderley Edge Store Manager
Sophie has over ten years of specialist running retail experience and is now the manager of our Alderley Edge shop. 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.
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Rik - Club & community lead
Rik is our Running Bear Club & Community Lead. He's our very own IRONMAN! He loves running, cycling and whilst his football playing days are over, he's a life-long Man City fan. He leads our Learn2Run group alongside Carol, helping people to fall in love with running.
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Akkeal - Nantwich Store Manager
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!
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Matt - Alderley Edge Assistant manager
Matt is our assistant Alderley Edge Store Manager and has been involved with many Running Bear events over the years, whether it's The Cheshire Dash, or The Wilmslow Running Festival! He is a keen athlete, climber and outdoor enthusiast!
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Charmaine - Running Enthusiast
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!
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Carol - Running Enthusiast
Carol started running in her mid-forties at the Race for Life 5k, since then she has run over 35 Half Marathons and 5 Marathons.
Carol leads our Learn2Run groups alongside Rik and she's passionate about bringing people into running and helping them to build their confidence and fall in love with it!
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Maria - Running Enthusiast
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.
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Mandy - Running Enthusiast
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.
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Shaun - Running Enthusiast
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!
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Andrea - Running Enthusiast
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.
Transforming Lives
Transforming Lives is a charitable foundation set up by Mike and Catriona Marshall, the owners of Running Bear. Their mission is to help transform the lives of people who most need it. Transforming Lives and Running Bear work in partnership to support charities through people who run to fundraise, local events and Running Bear Events. Please see our charity page to learn how you can join us or learn more below.
NICK BISHOP COACHING
Coaching is more than simply writing a programme, its about really understanding your athlete, their strengths, their development areas, their aspirations and more.
What really makes them tick? No two athletes are the same, and neither should they be treated the same. Generic programmes are useful, but only well planned personal programmes truly work athletes to their maximum potential.
Nick has worked in International sport both as a Coach but also to deliver workshops on mental peak performance.
With a life time of experience, Nick is always on hand to chat, talk plans and ideas, and to make sure that you become 'your best version of you'.