Communications: Poppy

Club Coach

Hello I’m Poppy!

I have been a part of BHFR since late 2021. I found the club on the day I moved back to Brighton by chance - seeing everyone out training in their tops.

After joining I realised what a supportive and friendly club I was now a part of.

Not long after joining I was encouraged to train as a run leader, and in 2024 became a coach. I went on to be co-chair for two years from 2023 - 2025. During this time I set up our successful couch to 5K programme which is now in its third year.

I started working on our social media during my time as co-chair and it was a role I really loved, which is why I wanted to do this as a full role for another year, and hand the co-chair baton over to the wonderful Gemma!

With the club I have been able to compete in cross country as well as complete my first marathon - something I thought I would never do.

This year me and Holly will be all over our social media and comms. We aim to bring in lots more women, non-binary and trans people to the club!