Ashley Blackmore

  Date of birth: 13/07/1962

Email address:  ashley@black-more.com

Date started running: February 2005

Events: 10k to 30K on road & off Road

Short biog: It was a light, sunny sort of morning when I was born in the master bedroom at 200b Long Lane Bexleyheath..... 42 years later I started running; all previous attempts having ended in some form of discomfort great enough to stop me wanting to put my trainers back on!

I ran on my own for two years until I realised that I really wasn’t moving any further forward: I joined Cambridge Harriers in January 2007 and have completely enjoyed every minute of it.

I have a few half marathons and the normal selection of 10ks etc. under my belt; the two toughest runs I have done to date are the Isle of Wight fell running weekend and the North Downs 30K. I am entered in the Hasting's Marathon this December.

Who has been your biggest inspiration? The Clangers

Personal bests:
Paddock Wood Half Marathon 1:38:25
Wilmington 10k 46:37
Shorne Wood 5 38:03
Dartford Half Marathon 1:41:30
Bewl 152:01:27
 
Favourite race and why: Isle of Wight Fell Running Championship: It was just such hard work and therefore really rewarding to finish!

Career highlights: Winning the London Marathon!

Injuries:  don't believe in them
 
Career ambition To run a steady seven minute mile over longer distances.