| Tell us your name. | Yulia Brereton |
| How and when did you first start running? | A couple of years ago I started doing obstacle races and realised that, while my general fitness was great, finishing 5k race in 2 hours wasn’t acceptable, simply because I couldn’t run for more than 2 minutes. Then I tried running on my own (very infrequently), until I joined the club. |
| What brought you to Nidd Valley? | My husband, Nigel, loves running and is pretty good at it, so I thought it would be great for him to join a running club. Paul Manning (who also happens to be my work mate) has recommended NVRR and now I am here…. |
| When did you join Nidd Valley? | September 2017 with Zoomers intake. |
| What is your favourite running music? Genre or specific tracks? | I like to listen to podcasts as it helps pace my breathing. If I am in a good mood – it’s metal all the way \m/ |
| What is your favourite food before and after running? | I cannot really eat before running, so a banana or a protein bar usually suffice. After, it’s just a normal balanced meal. I haven’t run long distance yet, but looking forward to the future carbload. |
| What is your best running tip that you would like to share with us? | Get a correct pair of running shoes as soon as possible. |
| What is your proudest moment in your running career? | Running non stop for 30 minutes for the first time. It’s the small things! |
| What are your running goals? | I would love to build enough stamina to run a half marathon. |
| What event are you training for at the moment? | Loads of 10k races coming up in the next few months, which I am working towards. |