Clive Cooksey

I have been a member of 3 Clubs over the years, During the early 60’s Gilwern Harriers. During the 80’s, 90’s until March 2008 Club 69. This was when I was responsible for the Club changing it’s identity and we became Parc Bryn Bach Running Club relocating to the park and the use of all the facilities they offered.

The Club as grown beyond all recognition due to the forming of a proper management and elected committee and the introduction of a Club Constitution. I feel so proud to have been part of this transformation in the early years and have nothing but admiration for the members who took up the posts and responsibilities which has taken the Club to a whole new level both in competition and administration.

PBs

The PB’s I have listed are all archive ones through the decades as a Vet.

3 Miles: 20:07 (Vet 60-65)
10K: 37:20 (Vet 50-55)
10 Miles:  58:31 (Vet 40-45)
Half Marathon: 01:17:18 (Vet 45-50)
Marathon: 03:00:00 exact! (Vet 50-55)

Honours

Represented East Wales numerous occasions at Cross country. Age group medals, numerous Vet categories at Welsh Cross Country Champs.

Other Info

Member Since: Player/Manager of Club 69. Founder member of PBBRC. 2008. I wear a medallion around my neck with the inscription “Run to Live. Live to Run”
DOB: 23.11.1942.
Occupation: Full time Grandfather.
Interests: Waiting for my Pension to arrive also short story writing.
Running Idol: I have accumulated many over the years but without doubt Steve Jones stands out above the rest for me. He was a Runners Runner
Running Ambitions: To run till the day comes when I’m found on the side of the road in my kit with my legs in the air like a hedgehog.