Teignbridge Trotters Running Club
Newton Abbot, Devon
Established 1982
Born to Run
Meet the Coaches
Ian Langler ~ Coach Coordinator (L2)
Ian joined the Trotters in 2002 and became a coach in 2004 He took on the role of Coach Coordinator in December 2021, the second time he has held the position.
The Trotters are fortunate to have an experienced, dedicated group of coaches, whose main aim is to provide structured training for our members, catering from complete beginners right through to the more experienced runner.
Our coaches are always on hand to answer any questions you may have and to offer advice whenever needed.
Ian was elected Coach Coordinator in December 2021.
LIRF is a leader in running fitness qualification
CIRF is a coach in running fitness qualification
All our coaches and leaders have a valid DBS certificate
For all coaching enquiries please email Ian; coachcoordinator@teignbridgetrotters.co.uk
Eleanor Taylor ~ Level 2
Eleanor joined the Trotters in 2004 and has been a level 2 coach since 2008.
Jacki Woon ~ LIRF
Jacki joined the Trotters in 2011 and became a coach in 2014. Jacki has won coach of the year twice.
Derek Skinner ~ LIRF
Derek joined the Trotters in 2013 and became a coach in 2017.
Alan Boone ~ LIRF
Alan joined the Trotters in 2009 and became a coach in ?
Clare Youngman ~ Level 2
Clare joined the Trotters in 2001 and became a level 2 coach in 2009. Clare has won coach of the year three times.
Helen Anthony ~ LIRF
Helen (AKA Zippy) joined the Trotters in 2007 and became a coach in 2014
Ewan Walton ~
Ewan joined the Trotters in 2003 and became a coach in ?
Lance Mason ~ LIRF
Lance (AKA Skippy) joined the Trotters in ? and became a coach in ?
Caroline Clark ~ LIRF
Caroline joined the Trotters in 2011 and became a coach in 2012, before taking time out to have her son. She renewed her qualification in 2025.
Rod Payne ~ LIRF
Rod joined the Trotters in 2005 and became a coach in 2010.
We also have large number of committee approved 'Leaders'. These are members of the club who can lead a social run. They are;
Roger Hayes, Marie Farrelly, Kevin Besford, Deb Hart, John Skinner, Allen Taylor, Corinne Bright, Rod Payne, Debbie Elphick, Ben Elphick, Tim Pratt, Stuart Moulson, Lucy Evans, Andy Gilson, Jason Trevenen, Yasi Jeffrey, Andrew Gunatilleke, Neil Tampkins & Andrew Fox.