--- title: "Student Interview: Jonathan Mullen" url: "https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2013-09-26-student-interview-jonathan-mullen" school: "Birkenhead Sixth Form College" --- [![Birkenhead Sixth Form College](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/logo/BSFC_FC_RGB(1).png)](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/) - [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/birkenheadsixthformcollege) - [X](http://www.twitter.com/BSFC) - [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs0mV-sqmiu8V_19dpFY3Zw) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/bsfc_/) - [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@bsfc_college) [Apply Now](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/application-form) ![OFSTED](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/theme/birkenhead/img/ofsted_new.png) # Student Interview: Jonathan Mullen 26 September 2013 ![Image of Student Interview: Jonathan Mullen](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/news/Sport_in_the_Port_5k_cropped.jpg) **Student Profile:** **Name:** Jonathan Mullen **Age:** 17 **Subjects:** Sport and Business --- **Hi Jonathan, you are representing The Sixth Form College in the English Schools Fell Running Championships this weekend! How are you feeling?** I am feeling quite confident but it is a tough competition. I took part last year so I know how demanding it is, however I took part in a fell race last August and won so I am hoping that is a good sign! **How much training is involved prior to the run?** I train 6 days a week so I definitely have to be dedicated. My coach keeps training quite consistent and we usually do a mix of track sessions, steady runs and long runs. Steady runs help to build on my endurance and speed whereas long runs build on my endurance and strength. **How did your interest in running begin?** Whilst I was at Pensby High School I used to play Football- but was always criticised by the team for not passing the ball! I eventually realised it was not the sport for me and took up running on Friday evenings with the Pensby Runners. I started taking running more seriously when I was 15. **What inspired you to take more of an interest?** I had just got back from a run and turned on the TV- the Brownlee’s were running a triathlon in Madrid and I realised I wanted to do that one day too! **You mentioned that you won a Fell Race last August- have you had any more recent successes?** I raced on Tuesday (24/09/13) in the multi-terrain series and came 8th overall but I was 1st for the under 20’s group, for which I received a trophy. I also took part in the Endmoor 10K in July which is the hardest in England. I finished 6th overall which was quite an achievement! I have also been county selected for running which has been an ambition of mine so I am really proud of that. **You are the favourite to win on Sunday- how are you handling the pressure?** It is quite a lot of pressure, however, I am just going to treat it like a normal race and do the same as I would normally do. I would be happy for a Top 5 place as they are selected for training to race in Europe which would be great- however anything in the Top 10 would be an achievement- it is a tough course! **How have you found the support at the college?** I have had a lot of support and encouragement from my sports teachers- they always ask me how I am getting on and often come along to support me at racing events. My sports teacher, Pat Riley, ensured I was signed up to the Schools Cross Country team which really helps with my training especially building up my endurance during the winter months. **What are your ambitions for the future?** I am hoping for a selection to represent Great Britain in running, which is something I am aiming for by the time I am 21. I would also like a selection for Great Britain in the age group triathlon. Career wise I am hoping to one day work with my Father at his Online Retail Company, however, until that day I will be concentrating on my running! *Jonathan is a runner for Liverpool Harriers and Athletics Club and will be racing in the club colour, Yellow, at The English Schools Fell Championships.* Good Luck Jonathan from everyone at The Sixth Form College, Birkenhead- we are sure you will have a fantastic race! ### Jonathan Mullen [ ![](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/imagecache/480x480s/gallery/Endmoor_10k_-_Toughest_10k_In_England.jpg) ](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/gallery/Endmoor_10k_-_Toughest_10k_In_England.jpg) [ ![](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/imagecache/480x480s/gallery/Sport_in_the_Port_5k.jpg) ](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/gallery/Sport_in_the_Port_5k.jpg) [ ![](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/gallery/Sport_in_the_Port_5k_cropped.jpg) ](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/gallery/Sport_in_the_Port_5k_cropped.jpg) - [ previous](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2013-09-25-duke-of-edinburgh-gold-award-final-expedition-2013) - [next ](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2013-10-04-applying-for-ucas-our-top-tips) ### [Latest News](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news) [![Image of Halloween Fest brings spooky fun to College](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/imagecache/750x480c/news/Halloween_Fest_26_-_Photo_Montage.jpg)](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2026-10-26-halloween-fest-brings-spooky-fun-to-college) 26 October 2026 #### [Halloween Fest brings spooky fun to College](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2026-10-26-halloween-fest-brings-spooky-fun-to-college) ### [Upcoming Events](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/events) [![Image of Open Evening](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/imagecache/750x480c/events/Edited_Top_3.jpg)](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/events/2026-11-26-open-evening) 26 November 2026 #### [Open Evening](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/events/2026-11-26-open-evening) ### [Blog](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog) [![Image of Students Secure 3rd Place in Merseyside Police Cyber Challenger 2025](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/imagecache/750x480c/blog/IMG_0394.jpg)](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog/2025-03-06-10-26-00-students-secure-3rd-place-in-merseyside-police-cyber-challenger-2025) 6 March 2025 #### [Students Secure 3rd Place in Merseyside Police Cyber Challenger 2025](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog/2025-03-06-10-26-00-students-secure-3rd-place-in-merseyside-police-cyber-challenger-2025) [Tweets by BSFC](https://twitter.com/BSFC) ![Top 3](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/partners/Top_3_Footer.jpg) ![Educate Awards - Most Inspirational Sixth Form](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/partners/Most_Inspirational_Winner_-_Banner_Rounded_Corners(1).jpg) ![Educate North College of the Year 2023](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/partners/College_of_the_Year_Badge_-_Banner.jpg) [![Ofsted](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/partners/Ofsted_Outstanding_OP_Colour.png)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50248883) [![TES Shortlist](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/partners/For_Website_Partner.jpg)](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2018-02-26-college-wins-national-sixth-form-college-of-the-year-award) [![Quality in Careers](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/partners/Quality_in_Careers_Standard_-_JPEG.jpg)](https://www.qualityincareers.org.uk/) ![CE Certified](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/partners/new_ce_badge.png) [![Sixth Form Colleges Association](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/partners/SFCA.jpg)](http://www.sixthformcolleges.org/) ![AoC](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/partners/Without_Border.jpg) [![Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/partners/DofE-logo-gunmetal-full-RGB_(504x800)_(403x640).jpg)](http://www.dofe.org/) ![Birkenhead Sixth Form College](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/logo/logo-white(2).png) © Copyright 2011–2026 Birkenhead Sixth Form College All rights reserved. **Birkenhead Sixth Form College** Park Road West, Claughton Wirral, Merseyside, CH43 8SQ Tel: 0151 652 5575 Email: School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)