Distance runner who has previously competed for Elswick Harriers, Crook & District AC, and Sedgefield Harriers. Now a member of Hunwick Harriers which is a newly affiliated club in the North East of England initially developed through the Run England programme. Started competing in 2001 and showed gradual progression over distances ranging from 1500m to 10,000m until January 2005 when struck down by a severe case of glandular fever. After spending the next 18 months recovering from illness and regaining fitness, returned to form in September 2006 including a 41st place finish at the World Mountain Running Association Championships in Ovronnaz, Switzerland. Made a cautious debut at the marathon in 2007 when finishing in 2.58.41 in Berlin. Since then focussed attention entirely on marathon running and ran marathon pb in Florence in November 2009. Four times North Eastern Championship medallist over 10,000m. These days concentrating on a coaching role in athletics as a UKA Level 3 Endurance Coach, Chairman and Head Coach of Hunwick Harriers.