Danny Makepeace

MENS TEAM CAPTAIN

I’m honoured to have been asked to take on the role of team captain and to have the opportunity to give something back to the club.

Running hasn’t always come naturally to me, back in 2018 I challenged myself to complete the Percy Pud 10K and swore i’d never run again. In fact I didn’t lace up properly until 2024 and I never imagined it would become something I genuinely enjoy.

Since joining Kimberworth Striders I’ve met some incredible people and I have really valued being part of such a supportive club. A few years ago I was pushed out of my comfort zone by Gary Coughlan to take on the Concord parkrun route, which I couldn’t complete ! At that moment I thought I needed to get fit, which was another moment that helped shape my journey.

Alongside staying fit for my girls, Esme, Tilly, and my wife Jess, running has become an important part of my life, and I’m proud to now play a role in supporting others within the club.