About Us
Team Caterpillar was formally launched in June 2019. We have had the most amazing success seeing our members complete 5k and 10k runs with many going on to half marathons, marathons and Ultras.
The support our members give to each other is what makes this group a success. What started as an experiment has resulted in a fabulous group of individuals coming together every week to motivate each other and make lasting friendships. We have a 9 strong team of coaches and run leaders to help you achieve your goals. We have something for everyone, no one is excluded.
Our Values
The values of Team Caterpillar are to support and inspire others to achieve their personal goals. By combining those values Team Caterpillar members have a sense of togetherness that exists when training alone, in groups or in races.
We believe that representing the group is not just for elite or competitive runners. For our members, representing Team Caterpillar is about spreading the group core values and encouraging others to join a wider community.
Our approach is serving the community, bettering lives and fuelling positive change to health and wellbeing.
What We Do
Based out of The Station, Richmond we run weekly sessions open to anyone from our local areas of Catterick, Bedale and right into the Yorkshire Dales. If you live a little too far away to join us, then you can get involved in our online challenges that take place in our Facebook group! We have members across the world from Switzerland to Australia!
All running sessions are completely free other than some of our charity projects where we ask for a small donation to support local charities that are close to our hearts.
Our team
Dionne Torkington-Craven - CEO
Dionne Torkington-Craven - CEO
Dionne Torkington-Craven - CEO
Team caterpillar is my baby - not just because I love running but I wanted to bring people together and create a supportive community. I want to fight the stigma around running groups being intimidating and help as many members as possible get active and make friends!
Doug Luettke- Run Leader
Dionne Torkington-Craven - CEO
Dionne Torkington-Craven - CEO
Like Dionne, Doug is a fellow run leader and supports Dionne in hosting the sessions. Doug will support you in reaching that 5K goal or running that marathon all with a smile on his face and a joke to be made with anyone!
John Holliday - Run Leader
Dionne Torkington-Craven - CEO
Sharon Harding - Run Leader
John is our own social butterfly, known affectionately as Mr Richmond. If there's a route to be explored or a hill to be conquered John will happily take you along. if you are looking for the fun factor John delivers it by the bucket load.
Sharon Harding - Run Leader
Al Howatt- Baker - Run Leader
Sharon Harding - Run Leader
Sharon is loved by everyone and her run sessions reflect this is in growing popularity. A caring and supportive approach is shown to all our members regardless of ability and Sharon's unique skill of understanding runners needs and requirements shines though.
Sharon Knight - Run Leader
Al Howatt- Baker - Run Leader
Al Howatt- Baker - Run Leader
Sharon is a no nonesense safe pair of hands and adds a weight of credibility to our group. We started our journey at the same time and I was so proud when Sharon announced she wanted to be a Run Leader with Team Caterpillar.
Sharon being in the military understands the importance of safety and structure within sessions but does this ef
Sharon is a no nonesense safe pair of hands and adds a weight of credibility to our group. We started our journey at the same time and I was so proud when Sharon announced she wanted to be a Run Leader with Team Caterpillar.
Sharon being in the military understands the importance of safety and structure within sessions but does this effortlessly making sure everyone is always safe and sound.
Al Howatt- Baker - Run Leader
Al Howatt- Baker - Run Leader
Al Howatt- Baker - Run Leader
Half Marathon is currently my passion, and aim to get fitter and build stamina in this area, and would love people to join me. I've become passionate about running, and Team caterpillar is my place to be, not only a very friendly bunch but always willing to help others, and we are always there for you and each other to help on the journey
Half Marathon is currently my passion, and aim to get fitter and build stamina in this area, and would love people to join me. I've become passionate about running, and Team caterpillar is my place to be, not only a very friendly bunch but always willing to help others, and we are always there for you and each other to help on the journey. We fully support each other and anyone wanting to get on this journey, so why not come along and say hello?
Louise Bennett - Run Leader
Louise Bennett - Run Leader
Louise Bennett - Run Leader
Louise knows all the best places to run and somehow she always manages to find a hill that no one knew about! Louise joined us in 2020 on the C25K Plan and has been a valuable member since.
Janet Brown - Run Leader
Louise Bennett - Run Leader
Louise Bennett - Run Leader
Janet joined Team Caterpillar through the C25K program in 2021 and became a Run Leader in 2022. Janet is a natural connector of people and draws people in with her magnetic personality. Having many years of experience in counselling she instinctively understands the needs of runners and instantly puts new runners at ease. You will f
Janet joined Team Caterpillar through the C25K program in 2021 and became a Run Leader in 2022. Janet is a natural connector of people and draws people in with her magnetic personality. Having many years of experience in counselling she instinctively understands the needs of runners and instantly puts new runners at ease. You will find Janet running the trails of Melsonby and surrounding villages on a Monday evening.