Sharon Hardwicke

Sharon is a Run Leader for Group 2 at Tiptree Road Runners and also serves as the club’s Membership Secretary. She helps support the club both on training nights and behind the scenes.

Quick Questions

What got you into running?

I’ve always been active…horse riding, aerobic classes, playing squash, etc. When my gym started a run club I was encouraged to give it ago… ashamed to say I couldn’t run 100m!🫣

What are you most proud of in your running?

I’m proud of all my milestones. Back when I started I was so chuffed to run my first mile without stopping, to getting a sub 1hr 10k, to completing my first 50mile Ultra.

When did you join Tiptree Road Runners?

2017.

What is your favourite training session?

I enjoy them all, but I do love a social summer trail run.

Favourite race you’ve run?

Has to be The Grizzly in Devon, particularly 2023 when I ran with Julia, Ash and Jim.

Favourite race distance?

I love a long steady-paced trail marathon…did I really say that.!

Do you prefer racing or social running?

Social – but I love the atmosphere of a whole club race.

Who inspires you at the club?

Everyone ..we all run for different reasons – I’m inspired by those who run like rockets, those that challenge themselves, those who run just to run and clear their heads, and equally those that take sensible time out to recover.

Favourite local place to run?

Oooh…I love to explore new routes especially off road checking out a rogue footpath to see where it goes…but also the seawall loop out to Heybridge Basin.

One word that describes TRR?

Community!