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Bernie started running in 1985 to get fit for football, but soon gave up football after being persuaded to run for Hillingdon AC and G.E.C. (North London). Over the years he has run for Hillingdon AC, G.E.C., Watford Joggers, Stockport Harriers, Verlea AC, St. Albans Striders and Fairlands Valley Spartans. At present is a member of Guernsey Island A.A.C. Bernie was athletics track manager at Westminster Lodge, St. Albans for two years. During that time he organised road races, cross country races, swim run duathlons and Triathlon training camps. He has sucessfully coached individuals and groups since 1987. Bernie qualified as a UK Athletics Level 2 Endurance coach in November 2003. He gained a UK Athletics Leader's Award for Fitness in Running and Walking in January 2004. In November 2006 he completed a UK Athletics Strength and Conditioning module and in December 2006, a UK Athletics Level 2 Speed module. At present Bernie coaches Mornington Chasers every other Thursday at Parliament Hill Athletics Track . He is also qualified ASA Swimming teacher.

PERSONAL BESTS:

Road:
Marathon 3.08.38, 1/2M 1.15.45, 10mile 55.25, 10K 33.45, 5mile 27.31, 5k 17.05

Track:
400m 59.1, 800m 2.13.1, 1500 4.32, Mile 4.59.2, 3000S/C 10.35, 5k 16.45