Julie Collard

I loved athletics when I was young and have been a lifelong runner myself (albeit a slow one). We found the club when my daughter was starting school in 2008 and have been members ever since. I have enjoyed being involved with the club in many ways over the years, mainly serving on the committee and coaching the kids on Wednesday evenings. It's been wonderful getting to know lots of families who have grown up with us and so many young people enjoying taking part in and increasing their skills in running, jumping and throwing.

I'm also the Event Director of Owairaka parkrun.