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ERC Board of Directors

I’ve been a member of the club since 2017 and have been on the ERC board since 2018. Over my years on the Board, I have served as Treasurer, Membership, VP, and the past 4 years as President. The club has done a lot for me in fostering friendships, pushing myself to stay active, and to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Like many of our club members, I was very intimidated by the thought of coming to any ERC run. I want to continue to find ways to encourage others in the community to come on out and experience all that the club has to offer! My goals for the year are to continue building relationships with the local community through the Exeter Chamber of Commerce, offer activities during town festivals, like Alewife and American Independence Festival, finding ways to encourage members to come out to events, and be an example for others.

Scott Hatch - ERC Vice President

I am seeking your continued support for a position on the board. I have been with ERC since its inception in 2013 and continue to enjoy the camaraderie of the weekly runs and the events of the group. I love the motto “no runner left behind” and I appreciate seeing all the support given to each of us as we work towards our individual goals. I have watched the club grow over the past couple of years into a great group of friends who support each other in all areas. I have been on the board for 3 years and Vice President for the past 2 years and would like to continue in the role with your support. It is a true pleasure to be in this club and more of a pleasure to work for you to make it the best club around. Thank you and stay safe.

Richelle Helman - ERC Treasurer

I am a New York transplant that moved to Boston for grad school many years ago and kept moving further north, coming to Kingston, NH almost 25 years ago. I was never an athlete but always enjoyed being active. I am an avid sports fan so if you enjoy chatting about that while you run, I am the right person for you! I decided to join ERC in the Fall of 2021 so I wouldn’t have to do long training runs on my own. I fondly remember being able to run with the faster kids (Bob L and Bill M) when I started. What struck me most was the welcoming environment and being put immediately at ease. I have slowed over the years but love that I can always find someone like-minded to run with. FACDR has become my favorite event of the week – it always fills my cup. I would now like to pay that forward by being a member of the Board.

Tom Donohue - ERC Secretary

I’ve been a runner for more than 30 years, and since my first race in 1994, the excitement and energy of race day have never lost their appeal. In addition to running, I’ve competed in 19 sprint-distance triathlons, so you may also find me cycling the local roads or swimming in one of the area’s ponds.

Although I joined the Exeter Running Club only last year, I’ve quickly come to appreciate its welcoming atmosphere and “no runner left behind” philosophy. It creates an environment where everyone feels supported, making participation enjoyable rather than competitive in an elimination-style sense.

As a retired engineer, I can bring strong organizational, planning, and project management skills to the board. I would welcome the opportunity to contribute to the continued success and growth of the club.

Candy OToole- ERC Membership

I have been a member of the Exeter Run Club since 2017. I moved to Exeter from Chester, NH in 2016. I first learned about ERC from a neighbor. I have always found running clubs to be a warm, welcoming group of athletes and ERC was all that and then some. When I joined it was still a relatively “new” and small running club. I joined the Sunday morning runs-Loved the camaraderie and at that time I could actually run with Bob L, Sandy and Dawn! I have been running for 40+ years. I have completed 25 full marathons, 2 full Ironmans -140.6, 10 70.3 triathlons and numerous olympic distance tris.I am now retired and just
focusing in on short distances and trying to stay free of injuries! ERC is a very warm, welcoming an encouraging club. I have made some very special friendships. Last year I served on the ERC board as
Secretary, this year I will take on the membership role.

Melissa Campello - ERC At Large

My name is Melissa and I have only been a member of the club for a little over two years now. I’ve only been actively running for about two years as well. Prior to that I never thought of myself as a runner. I honestly thought in high school I couldn’t run. I would walk the mile they made us do. I truly thought some people either had the ability or didn’t. I truly believed for a majority of my life that I didn’t have the ability to run. I pushed myself outside my comfort zone and joined Crossfit a few years ago to get a better handle of my health. I met a wonderful person through Crossfit, who is part of ERC, Megan Kate. I saw her amazing journey to bettering herself and asked her how I could become a better runner because honestly the worst part of any workout was the runs for me. She told me about ERC and really encouraged me to come out and give it a try. That first time coming can be quite intimidating. I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to keep up or that people would make fun of me for not being a seasoned runner. That was the farthest thing from the truth. It was open arms and someone always willing to meet me at my level. Because of ERC and the friendships I have made I am doing more things than I ever dreamed possible. If you would have told me three years ago that I’d be running half marathons or actively looking for races, I would’ve laughed at you. I encourage as many people as I can to join this club and come and run with us. I feel my enthusiasm and my type A personality would make a good fit for the board. I truly appreciate everything ERC has done for me and this is how I’d like to give back. I would love to see ERC start a Mentor program for people who might be afraid to come out. To provide them with that friendship or that initial connection that makes them feel comfortable to give it a try.

Sarah Slocum - ERC Social Media

Hi! My name is Sarah Slocum and I’m a mountaineer from West Virginia! I went to college in MA, where I met my now husband, Alex, a New Hampshire native. After living in WV again, northern NH, and WI, we came to Exeter in 2021. I have three school-age kiddos, two girls and a boy, as well as three fur babies (Max, whom some of you know, Skye, and Mara). I started running in 2007, basically as a joke - my friend registered for the NJ marathon - and I decided she shouldn’t go alone. Since then, I’ve run 11 full marathons, 32 half marathons, a half Ironman, and a full Ironman. In my most recent race, I got roasted by our own Dr Natalie, when she won a 5K! Exeter run club has been a great outlet for me, and I’ve made several friends from the group. I love the different vibes of each of our regular runs, and that everyone is there to support each other. I think it would be fun to get to give back to the club!