Brinsley Gunning

  Date of birth: 05/04/1975

Email address: brinsleygunning@hotmail.com
Started running: 1993
Events: 5k to 100k
 
Short biog:
I started running in 1993 as a way to keep fit to play football. The running soon became more important and I stopped playing football some years ago, never stopped running.
Although I have been running for some time, it is only in the last 3 years or so that I have made a concerted effort to move up to the next level, which for me is simply running faster and for longer. Joining Cambridge Harriers was a big part of this and I have really enjoyed my time as a member of the club as well as the benefits to my running.
 
Personal bests (Event, time/distance, location, date):
5K: 19:02 Sutcliffe Park 2007
10K: 41:38 Myra Garrett 2007
10m: 1:05:55 Sidcup 2008
Half Marathon: 1:30:53 Frinton & Walton 2007
Marathon 3:47:02 London 1997
 
Favourite race and why:
Every one I have ever taken part in. Even when I perform below my expectations, I always enjoy the experience. I am fortunate that I enjoy the simple act of running; I could be on a treadmill or in the mountains.
 
Career highlights:
I have not yet run my best race. I will keep on going until I do.
 
Injuries: Plantar Fascitis in left foot, Achilles tendonitis in right leg, PFP (runners knee) in right leg,Mortons Neuroma in left foot
 
Career ambition: 1) To do the Western States 100; 2) To do the Badwater Ultra Marathon; 3) To run LEJOG; 4) To run the Marathon des Sables; 5) To run the length of Ireland;6) To run a 24 hour race;7) To complete a marathon in under 3:15;8) To complete a half marathon in under 1:30; 9) To complete a 10k in under 40:00; 10) To continue running until my batteries run out; 11) To pass on my passion for running to my children