For those who don’t know me, I am Keith Midgley. I joined the Halifax Harriers in 1967 and have worked my way up though the ranks representing the club on all levels. I am usually found in or around the hut or cafe and running with group 1 or 2 when my knees let me.
It is an honour to be President of the Halifax Harriers.
I first became a member of the Harriers when I was 10 years old when we had the grass track on a slope. I still have my first ever running medals I got from the Harriers for cross country. Since then, I've competed on the track, roads, XC and fells and moved back to the Harriers in 2017. I'm also an England Athletics Official for Track and Endurance. I enjoy competing when I can and also being involved in the organisation of our races.
I took up running and joined the Harriers in 2010. I had entered my first marathon and needed help and support - which I got so never looked back! I’ve tried most run distances and disciplines since with varying degrees of enjoyment and success but always like to set myself challenging goals.
So far as the Treasurer and Management Committee role is concerned, I am a chartered accountant and have spent years as a tax specialist and then as a company secretary so hopefully the club finances will stay in safe hands.
I'm stepping in for one of your previous Membership Secretaries, Raymond Hall. I first ran into Ray at a race way back before I even joined Halifax Harriers. I saw him and thought, "Sweet, he's in my age group, I'm gonna smoke him!" That quickly turned into, "Okay, maybe I'll just try to stick with him..." and eventually landed on, "Nope, forget it, I'm just gonna run my own race."
Fingers crossed my time as your Membership Secretary doesn't follow that same trajectory!
I'm a Halifax Harriers runner, one of the welfare officers for the club and work as a doctor. I can be approached about any welfare or safeguarding issues. Please see policies and procedures on the website for a description of the welfare officer role.
Hi, I’m Paul, one of the new Management committee members for the club. I’ve been a member of the club for over 10 years. I enjoy racing over a variety of distances from 5km to ultra marathons and love the challenges that each distance gives you. On a Tuesday I am often training on the track, so please come and say hello.
I first joined the Harriers in 1982, had a 9 year break when I had my children and have been coaching since 2006.
I look after the U11's at 6pm and in Summer I coach the High jump - in fair weather.
I run now and again but not competitively.
Chris is the Membership Secretary and is never without a smile and a kind word (except when racing). Chris is also Social Secretary and he and wife Debbie organise many events including the club trip to Majorca and the Annual Quiz.
Hi, I am Victoria you'll find me in the cafe and I am usually the first point of contact when you arrive at the club. I'm here to help with forms, kit and general enquiries. Its also with me you'll find the kettle for a cuppa and biscuit and a chat.
Steve is a relative newcomer to Halifax Harriers but he brings with him three decades of experience in athletics, as he will no doubt tell you. He's a shy, modest type but you'll find him on the track at 7 pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays, putting our young track and field stars through their paces.
Angela specialises in coaching athletes with disabilities. She coaches on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 pm and has experience to paralympic level.
You can find her group on the track over by the shot putt area.
The man with the ironic name. Endurance coach specialising in fell running, trail running, cross country and road. He's also the person to moan to about the website.