The Manchester YMCA Harriers Committee

The Manchester YMCA Harriers Committee is responsible for the day-to-day running of the club and making decisions that will affect the future of the club.

The committee is made up of volunteers elected at the Club's Annual General Meeting. They give their time freely for the benefit of the club and its members.

Learn more about the committee members below...

Phil helps plan and lead the our weekly sessions, and he keeps members informed about upcoming events. He also organises the trophies and medals for our club championships.

Key Skill:
Excessively detailed and enthusiastic answers.
Favourite Race:
It's a Piece of Cake 10k. My first in a harrier vest.
Phil Tomkinson President

David manages club membership and our relationship with England Athletics, ensuring club administration aligns with our rules.

Key Skill:
Living a successful life while not being on WhatsApp.
Favourite Race:
Hamburg Marathon.
David Kearney Secretary

Sam manages the club’s finances and provides monthly reports on income and spending.

Key Skill:
Crafting the perfect Strava caption for maximum Kudos.
Favourite Race:
Lakeland Trails Ultra (Did I mention, by the way, that I did an ultra???).
Sam Gilmore Treasurer

Dan coordinates our Tuesday Track sessions and Thursday runs, and he organizes our cross-country teams.

Key Skill:
Spelling Nathananeil's name correctly.
Favourite Race:
Manchester half marathon, or anything out in the hills.
Dan Bailey Men's Captain

Josie helps plan and run our weekly Tuesday Track sessions and Thursday runs. She assists with event planning and promotes the club.

Key Skill:
Really enthusiastic track warm-ups.
Favourite Race:
London Landmarks Half Marathon.
Josie Clough Women's Captain

Marlow provides administrative support to the committee and unofficial advice on marathon training.

Key Skill:
Beating Keith on a semi-regular basis.
Favourite Race:
Heaton Parkrun (though technically not a race) and Marple Trail Run.
Marlow Upton Committee Member

Andy provides general support to the committee and helps organize the club kit.

Key Skill:
Running ultra's that are so long, we are slightly concerned for him.
Favourite Race:
Manchester half marathon (as it was my first race) or any race that involves a holiday.
Andy Bowler Committee Member

Joseph has provided support to the committee so long ago we don't remember, but luckily someone asked him to write a blog about it.

Key Skill:
Encyclopedic knowledge of local races and cross country.
Favourite Race:
Coniston 14.
Joseph Hayes Committee Member

Chloe assists with planning club events such as New Runners Week and our GM Ringway Relay challenge and supports new runners with their goals.

Key Skill:
Getting lost even when her watch tells her where to go.
Favourite Race:
Round Sheffield Run.
Chloe Quinn Committee Member

Katie helps promote club events and initiatives by managing the club's social media accounts and serves as one of the welfare officers.

Key Skill:
Adding a frisson of danger to any run she leads.
Favourite Race:
The Manchester Half Marathon as it's so well supported.
Katie Baker Committee Member

Ben provides general support to the committee. He's happy to take any queries people have, and dole out running support and advice.

Key Skill:
Eurovision expertise and commentary.
Favourite Race:
The Great North Run.
Ben Watson Committee Member

Initially providing general support to the committee, Nathaniel mentioned his coding skills and now manages the website.

Key Skill:
Getting volunteered for things by accident.
Favourite Race:
Windgather. "I love a fell race and hurling myself down hills."
Nathaniel Stanton Committee Member