Alex Thomas

I first started running after a period of illness where surgery had left me with very little self confidence, initially I only ran to raise money for charity but then fell in love with the sport. I joined PBB’s first strides group a year later before joining the main club.

Running has given me new found confidence, self-belief and most importantly so many new friends. The team spirit throughout PBBRC is second to none, the more experienced runners are always more than happy to offer advice and training tips to us newer runners.

PBs

parkrun: 28:06
5K: 27:49
4 Miles: 36:25
10K: 58:49
8 Mile: 01:26:05 (Lliswerry 8 Jan 2017)
Half Marathon: 02:71:25

Honours

I have no running honours but I have played football for the Boys and Girls Club of Wales and CYP Wales over a number of age groups.

Other Info

Member Since: October 2016
DOB: 16/10/1991
Occupation: Physiotherapist
Interests: Travelling, volunteering for an animal rescue, spending time with my two Jack Russells and football, although I gave up playing to focus on running.
Running Ambitions: To continue to achieve new PBs and to run a full marathon.