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47-years-old 2:48 marathoner. Founder, DG Performance Coaching. I build personalised plans around training, race strategy, nutrition and mindset.

Helping driven runners in Kent and beyond turn big goals into PBs, with confidence and accountability.

03/11/2026

What a turnout last night at the Let’s Lift the Curfew social run.

This autumn marks the fourth year of Let’s Lift the Curfew, the national movement from This Girl Can aiming to end the curfew imposed on women by safety fears during darker nights.

Every year, the clocks go back – and every year, women’s worlds shrink.

When the clocks went back on Sunday 25 October, millions of women across the UK once again saw their world get smaller as the nights get darker.

Safety concerns affect where they go, when they go, who they go with and whether they can be active outdoors at all.

Bronwen Lafferty - Deal Tri Club Club Captain got together with Eoin McGrath of Mongeham Triathlon Club UNIT 4 FITNESS | Deal, Kent and myself to bring the fitness communities of Deal together for this important message.

176 gathered for the event in very blustery conditions - with Coastal Fitness joining our campaign too.
Members of 🏃🏽Dover Road Runners 🏃🏽‍♀️ also joined us which was fantastic.

Very proud to be part of this movement and well done to everyone involved. 🩷🤍🩵

02/11/2026

Another showstopper weekend at DGPC 🕺💃

At WADs

Darren Fletcher ran 21:39 - 3rd fastest 5k 🥉
Ben Cunningham ran 22:52 - 2nd fastest 5k🥈
Alana Forrest ran 23:44 - fastest of 2026 🥇
Lorraine Lyons ran 26.47 - fastest of 2026🥇

At Leybourne

Sean Richards ran 22:27 - Fastest of 2026 🥇

At Dover

Richard Loader ran 26:48 - Fastest of 2026 🥇

At Nonsuch Parkrun

Steve Clements and Tess Gartshore completed their Parkrun Alphabet.

At the Runbelievable event

Mark Yson came first place in the 50km - PB 🔔
It was also Marks 2nd fastest marathon 👏🏻

At Deal Castle 5 miler 🏰

Owen Bromley ran 28:10 - 2nd place and PB 🔔
Eoin McGrath ran 29:23 - 4th place and PB 🔔
Nick Gartland ran 29:32 - 7th place and PB 🔔
Lee Ireland jnr ran 30:37 - PB 🔔
Luey Williams ran 32:15 - PB 🔔
George Bailey ran 32:23 - PB 🔔
Kieron Hubbard ran 32:32 - PB 🔔
Brad Bowman ran 33:08 - PB 🔔
Ed Cannons ran 33:12 - PB 🔔
Rich Heath ran 33:22 - PB 🔔
Mark Baker ran 33:45 - PB 🔔
Anita Pollard ran 33:59 - PB 🔔
Martin Roby ran - 34:10 - PB 🔔
Katie Hinkins ran 34:20 - PB 🔔
Jamie Morrisery ran - 34:30 - PB 🔔
Stewart Bottom ran 35:22 - PB 🔔
Tori Fielding ran 35:53 - PB 🔔
Gavin Lawrence ran 36:03 PB 🔔
Darren Fletcher ran 36:08 - PB 🔔
Alison Tong ran 36:44 - PB 🔔
Alena Smith ran 37:18
Gavin Joisce ran 37:24 - PB 🔔
Ben Cunningham ran 37:27 - PB 🔔
Sophie Garton ran 37:53 - PB 🔔
Jenny Rayment ran 38:26
Sharna Riley ran 38:27 PB 🔔
Tony Goodwin ran 39:15 - PB 🔔
Michael Rix ran 39:18 - PB 🔔
Nicola Carter ran 39:49 PB 🔔
Bronwen Lafferty ran 40:02
Steve Clements ran 40:11 - PB 🔔
Gaynor Bunn ran 40:58
Lauren Dorling ran 41:17 - PB 🔔
Jane Wisbey ran 41:28
Pete Cory ran 42:16 - PB 🔔
Lorraine Lyons ran 42:37 - Course PB
Bazinga Bolton ran 42:48 - PB 🔔
Nikki Smith ran 43:11 - Fastest of 2026 🥇
Bea Phillips ran 44:13 - PB 🔔
Sam Prior ran 44:24 - PB 🔔
Carlos Northon ran 44:12 - PB 🔔
Julie Betts ran 48:10 - PB 🔔
Janine Hegarty ran 49:40 - PB 🔔
Tess Gartshore ran 49:48- PB 🔔
Katie Marsden ran 55:51

At the New York Marathon

Abbie Kirkham ran 3:36 - an amazing effort at Chester a few weeks ago.

Tina Barton ran 3:57 - 2nd fastest Marathon.

02/11/2026

AOTM - October 2026

Right now this is the hardest decision I’ve had to make for AOTM. We have had so many PB’s and unbelievable improvements within the group.
As a collective the DGPC athletes have been incredible, people taking their running to another level. We’ve had so many Hyrox PB’s this week too - it’s just amazing to see everyone putting it out there and growing and improving. That’s what we are all about.

The Male AOTM is Stuart Phillips. Stuart started with me last June 2025 - with his sights on Amsterdam 25 - 3:25. His improvement over this short space of time to deliver 3:00:32 in 2026 is just absolutely bonkers. We aimed for 3:08 at the start of the block. His run was near perfection 🤌🏻

The Female AOTM is Katie Hinkins. I’ve known Katie for many years. I couldn’t help but be so impressed with her performances at the start of the year. And I was so delighted she asked for my help at the end of May. Since then she’s absolutely smashed her training. We aimed for sub 3:30 at Battersea and she delivered 3:26 - securing a GFA time (under 17 minutes) in her first proper marathon. Just incredible. Well done Katie 😊

Both Stuart and Katie will recieve a DGPC Certificate. Stuart will receive a £50 Sports Shoes voucher and Katie has chosen a brand new DGPC Hoodie has her reward.
Well done 👏🏻

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28/10/2026

Delighted to announce DGPC Hoodies. 🩷🤍🩵

These are available to pre order now. Hoping to get order finalised by 1st November so they arrive by Christmas.

There are two versions - Pullover or Zip and fully personalised with initials on front.

If anyone is interested - please send me a DM.

They are £50 😊

25/10/2026

Weekend Results 🩷🤍🩵

Some day at Battersea Marathon yesterday

In the Marathon

Owen Bromley - 2:54 - PB - Debut sub 3 🔔
Lisa Buckler - 3:20 - 2nd fastest M 🥈
Luey Williams - 3:21 - PB 🔔
Lee Ireland Jnr - 3:21 - PB 🔔
Katie Hinkins - 3:26 - PB 🔔
Martin Roby - 3:32 - PB 🔔
Mark Baldock - 3:38 - PB 🔔
Bradley Bowman - 3:43 - PB 🔔
Alan Gosman - 3:49 - PB 🔔
Gavin Lawrence - 3:56 - PB 🔔
Aaron Hill - 4:09 - PB 🔔

In the Half marathon

Abbie Kirkham - 1:29 - New York 🗽🎶 Up
James Ellis - 1:34 - Fastest in 2026 🥇
Chris Jones - 1:33 - PB 🔔
Kieron Hubbard - 1:36 - PB 🔔
Alison Tong - 1:41 - PB 🔔
Darren Fletcher - 1:43 - PB 🔔
Ben Cunningham - 1:46 - PB 🔔
Tony Goodwin - 1:48 - PB 🔔
Steve Lennon - 1:48 - fastest in 2026 🥇
Stewart Bottom - 1:43 - 3rd Fastest HM 🥉
Louise Moore - 1:52 - 3rd Fastest HM 🥉
Dan Austin - 1:56 - PB 🔔
Sharna Riley - 1:48 - PB 🔔
Anastasia Halvorsen - 1:56 - PB 🔔
Lauren Dorling - 1:56 - PB 🔔
Baz Bolton - 2:18 - (included 10km PB 🔔)
Neil Brinicombe - 2:24 - Fastest in 2026 🥇
Jade Gibb - 2:12 - PB 🔔
Julie Betts - 2:21 - 2nd fastest HM 🥈
Katie Marsden - 2:36 - PB 🔔
Bronwen Lafferty - 1:55 - 2nd fastest of ‘26🥈

At WADs Parkrun

My Amsterdam stars Celebrated their great results 📸

At Dover Waterfront Parkrun

Samantha Yesilirmak ran 21:44 - PB 🔔
Tess Gartshore ran 30:24 - fastest of 2026 🥇
Steve Clements ran 25:26 - fastest of 2026

At Zuiderpark Parkrun 🇳🇱

Sean Richard’s and Emily Bailey collected their Z for the Parkrun Alphabet

At Beachyhead HM

Gavin Joisce ran 2:13 - 2nd fastest HM 🥈

At Valencia HM

Tom Casey Ran 1:43 - 2nd fastest HM 🥈

Another showstopper weekend. Wow.

Next weekend brings the Deal Castle 5 miler, and the New York Marathon. Can’t wait 😍

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22/10/2026

Give it a try - it will change your life forever

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22/10/2026

LET'S LIFT THE CURFEW 2026

This November, communities across the country are coming together to support Let's Lift the Curfew — a national initiative from Sport England's This Girl Can campaign, supported by England Athletics.
The campaign shines a light on the barriers women face when exercising outdoors after dark, including concerns about personal safety that can affect when, where and how they choose to be active.

Every woman should feel free to run, walk and exercise outdoors without fear limiting her choices.

This is an opportunity for our local community to stand together, raise awareness and show that creating safer, more inclusive outdoor spaces is something we all have a part to play in.

Meet at Deal Pier

Monday 2nd November 2026 6:00pm

Bring your head torches, wear hi-vis and bright colours, and help light up Deal!

Whether you run regularly, are new to exercise, walk for fitness or simply want to show your support, everyone is welcome. This is about community, visibility and making a positive difference — not pace or performance.

Let's get out together, get people talking and show our support for women and girls who want to enjoy being active outdoors, all year round.

Let's make ourselves seen. Let's stand together.

Let's Lift the Curfew.

19/10/2026

Weekend Results at DGPC

At WADs Parkrun

Luey Williams ran 19:05 - PB 🔔
Anastasia Halvorsen ran 24:10 - PB 🔔
Lauren Dorling ran 25:00 - 2nd fastest 5km 🥈
Sally K*m finished her first Parkrun since 2019 ⭐️

At Dover Parkrun

Eoin McGrath ran 17:19 - 2nd fastest 5km 🥈
Lee Ireland jnr ran 19:05 - 2nd fastest 5km 🥈
Samantha Yesilirmak ran 22:13 - PB 🔔
Radka Allen ran 22:27 - 3rd fastest 5km 🥉

At the Great South Run 5km

Sam Prior ran 27:53 her 3rd fastest 5km 🥉

On Sunday

At Amsterdam Marathon

Stuart Phillips ran 03:00:32 - a 14 minute PB, Boston Qualifier and GFA 🔔
Alena Smith ran 03:44:51 an 8 minute PB and GFA 🔔
Jenny Rayment ran 3.49 her 2nd fastest Marathon 🥈- an amazing achievement off an 8 week block.
Bea Phillips ran 4:38.01 - her 3rd fastest marathon 🥉- another epic run, we targeted sub 5 in June and absolutely smashed that target 🎯 💥

At the Great South Run

Luke Gee ran 1:27 his fastest 10 mile in 2026 🥇
Malcolm Golding ran 1:38 👏🏻
Sam Prior ran 1:43 - a 3 minute PB 🔔

At Palermo Half Marathon 🇮🇹 🍋

Sarah King ran a fantastic 2:39:19 - after suffering with injuries since London marathon this was a great return to form 😊
Luke McNicholas was pacing Sarah 🏃🏻‍♂️ 🏃🏻‍♀️

At Bedgeberry 10km/HM

Janine Hegarty ran the 10km in 1:06
Gavin Joisce ran 1:57 - his 2nd fastest HM 🥈

Another incredible weekend at DGPC - which is slowly becoming the norm these days. Fantastic athletes pushing and supporting each other - an amazing community.

Next week see’s DGPC and friends go to Battersea Run festival in London - with over 30 athletes taking on the HM and Marathon distances. Having overseen the training - it’s going to be another great day of PB’s 🔔

14/10/2026

DGPC PERFORMANCE KIT IS HERE! 🔥

Our brand new race kit is now available to PRE-ORDER & IN-STOCK:

1. VESTS & T-SHIRTS - £45
Our signature pink zebra print. Lightweight, breathable, race-day ready. Back print: “If it was easy everyone would do it .”
Pre-order now

2. SHYU PERFORMANCE SOCKS - £15
White with SHYU / DGPC detail. The best running socks in the business.
S/M or L - In stock now

3. PINK HATS - £15
The favourite mesh material. One size, adjustable, perfect for training and racing.
In stock now

Premium Quality. Engineered Comfort. Performance Driven.

Just MESSAGE ME DIRECTLY to place your order. Tell me what you want + size and I’ll sort the rest.

DG 🩷🤍🩵

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