Sam Pearce

I started running as an adult because I was offered a charity place to run the London Marathon. My brother was tragically killed 14 years ago in a motorbike accident. Simon had run the Marathon in the April before he died and I wanted to run in his memory. For the next 4 years I trained hard each year, improving my marathon times each time by about half an hour.

The last one was 3hrs 45 mins and maybe one day I will do it again! For now, though, I am happy to coach others and have done various coaching courses in addition to my teacher training to enable me to teach adults to run in a way that works for them.

In addition to running I wanted to offer ladies the chance to do some core stability work to help posture and increase their core strength, so the latest qualification enables me to offer small group or one to one fitball sessions to complement your new fitness goals.

Registered General Nurse

PGCE Certificate in Post Compulsory Education (Greenwich University)

UK Athletics Coach level 2 Speciality Sprints

First Aid Trainer and Assessor

Certified SAQ coach (Speed Agility and Quickness)

Physique Fitball Instructor

Shona began running with Sevenoaks Ladies Joggers six months after the group started. She had never run before, but she quickly got the bug and learned to love it. Shona has run many half marathons and three marathons, and in 2007 she qualified as a UK Athletics Level 2 Coach (Speciality: Endurance). She coaches the speed sessions, beginner sessions and others for Sevenoaks Ladies Joggers. Her gentle, kind manner makes her a great hit with new runners who may often be very nervous when they first start.

Tina is fairly new to the world of running but has nevertheless got a few races under her belt. She has recently qualified as a level 1 UK Athletics coach and is waiting to further her training when a space becomes available. Her lovely encouraging manner make her a welcome sight at the top of a hill to keep you going!!

Michelle is an experienced assistant running coach, having qualified in 2006, and has been running with Sevenoaks Ladies Joggers since then. She has joined the team to help on Wednesday evenings, where her positive and helpful approach will be a great motivator!

Jane's primary sport has been cycling and she is formidable on a bike on a hill but she has joined our team to help as an assistant coach on Wednesday evenings. Jane is cheerful and enthusiastic and will support you when you need that extra boost!!