Richard Hollingsworth

Age     40

Qualifications:         Degree in Sports Science from Carnegie, Leeds 1988.

                                    Masters Degree in Sport Injury, Sheffield Hallam 2005/6.

                                    Certificate in Biomechanics of running/shoe fitting/injuries

Number of years running             23

Number of years coaching          6

Honours:

National Cross Country championships, 5th Youth, 31st Junior, 45th Senior.

England International – cross country

Great Britain International – Track & road.

Still hold the 10th fastest time round the National Road Relay with 13:49.

Personal bests:       400m              49.2

                                    800m              1:50.5

                                    1500m            3:45.4

                                    3000m            8:10.0

                                    5000m            13:49.4

                                    10000m          29:34 (road)

                                    5 miles            24:10

                                    10miles          49:33

                                    ½ mara           1:05.20

Coaching level 2 although ongoing negotiations with UKA to transfer to level 4 due to past experience and knowledge.

Athletes coached/advised past and resent:

Nicola Bamford (Notts AC) U23 England International 5000m (present)

Kevin Pye (Charnwood AC) M45 3rd European 800m (present)

Martyn Gibbons (Notts AC) 4th EnglishSchools Senior 800m (past)

Richard Hill (Notts AC) 1:45.10 800m (past)