RAY NEEDLE

Ray was born in Peterborough and, after working for a number of years in London, moved to Lymington in 1974.
He is an Honorary Life Member of Peterborough Cycling Club and raced extensively as a senior and as a veteran on solo bicycle and tandem before turning his attention to coaching athletes 15 years ago.
He is a Level 3 UK Athletics endurance coach, covering events from 800 metres to marathon, and a member of British Milers Club.
He joined Tony Fern's training group at Southampton Running Club 10 years ago from New Forest Runners to assist with group training.
He also coaches individual athletes on a one to one basis.

Jon Tilt

Jon Tilt is a UK athletics level 3 endurance coach. He started coaching with the Halterworth Harriers and then moved to join Tony Fern's group.
Jon misspent most of his youth playing rugby for local clubs Portsmouth, Fareham Heathens and Romsey. He turned to coaching late in his career and is a qualified level 1 rugby coach. Dabbling in athletics during the 'off season', He started sprinting and eventually found his niche over the long hurdles.
On reaching 40, Jon took up athletics 'properly', training with Tony to build his endurance and learning to hurdles with Howard Moscrop.
Jon has competed at every Olympic running distance from 100m to marathon - except the steeplechase. There's still time to complete the set!