Tim Elsey
Tim is relatively new to the world of athletics, having only taken up the sport in his late teens. Not lacking talent, Tim has made significant improvements in recent years, notching up PBs of 14.59 and 31.49 for 5km and 10km respectively! A popular member of the Denis the Menace red and black stripes, aka Herne Hill Harriers, Tim has positioned himself as one of their leading runners.
The humble athlete has also spent many months in Kenya, living and training with world record holders such as Lornah Kiplagat. A UKA level 2 coach and founder of RUN2LIVE.CO.UK, an organisation set up to help athletes in Kenya, it's amazing he finds any time for his own running and coaching. But incredibly he does, which is why Tim is regarded as such a valuable member of the Real Runners team!
In 2009 Tim was selected, along with some of Britain’s most promising athletes, to become a Nike Ambassador; a scheme set up by Nike to help support athletes reach their athletic potential. It’s also worth pointing out that Tim is Fluent in Swahili, well... almost fluent!
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