James Corrigan

I am a Level 2 Athletics Coach and have been a member of BVR since I was 17 years old. I remember the sessions that Belle Vue founder Eddie Cheetham used to coach and the pain of running up the embankment after 1K reps, completing press-ups in the wind and rain. Eddie had a lasting impression on anyone who knew him, especially those who he coached. When he died many feared the club would fold.
Continuing Eddie’s legacy, Lynda excelled as club coach, bringing her own unique style to the role. It is testament to the coaching at Belle Vue, past and present, that we have so many great athletes of all abilities, particularly those who have come to running as complete beginners. The club is a small friendly place to come and get fit and meet like-minded people in the process, from the few faces that were there at the beginning, to the many people who have joined since and made the club what it is today.

Julia Foy

Coach in Running Fitness (Athletics Coach)
Coaching Assistant (Coaching Assistance)
Leadership in Running Fitness (Leader)

Kath Horwill

Coach in Running Fitness (Athletics Coach)
Leadership in Running Fitness (Leader)

Phil Lee

Coaching qualifications: Coach in Running Fitness (Athletics Coach); Leadership in Running Fitness (Leader); Sight Loss Awareness and Guide Running

Why I became a run leader/coach: I ❤ Running! I'm a keen runner and have raced distances from 5km up to 100km ultra marathon. I have led group runs of mixed abilities and have coached people starting their running journeys with Couch to 5km training plans as well as experienced runners looking to improve performance.

Phil Wilcoxon

Leadership in Running Fitness (Leader)

All of our coaches are DBS cleared and follow UK Athletics Code of Conduct and abide by the Terms and Conditions for the England Athletics Coach Licence Scheme.