ABOUT

 

President

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Michael

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Since joining the club in June 2024 being completely new to running Michael has taken it in his stride and has gone from strength to strength. Never one to back down from a challenge he is taking on his first marathon in the Spring. When not running, cracking jokes and being an integral part of our socials you’ll find him flying over Edinburgh in his Microlight or at the top of a climbing wall. Michael is keen to see new members attend the club to see it go from strength to strength.

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Vice-President

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Martin J

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Highly engaged, active athlete, the club wouldn’t be the same without him. Probably the one club member that knows all the existing running routes by heart but is also keen to invent and carefully map new ones. If a race is to take place, Martin is probably the person you heard it from and also the person running in it.

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Secretary

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Martyn​

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Martyn only found his calling in running relatively recently and has been an active club member since 2022. When it is not raining, he enjoys 5k parkruns, longer runs, and even the odd hill run, and loves representing the club at different racing events. Martyn’s other hobby is sailing and in the summer he can be found cruising around the Firth of Forth.​

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Treasurer

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Pat

 

Pat joined Frontrunners in 2018, though it is popularly believed he began running sometime during the Middle Ages.  Speed is now apparently inversely related to the amount of his grumbling about the failure of key body parts - a fact borne with considerable patience by his team mates, less so by his long suffering husband. Loves trails and will try to persuade anyone to give up pounding the pavement and take to the hills instead. Look for the lonely light bobbing about on Arthur’s Seat on dark winter nights!

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Social Secretary

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Henry

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Henry  joined up in February of last year, (met by Martin in pink)

He enjoys the social interaction with people and making new friends 

His favourite runs are 10ks and tries do at least 3 a week (with a lot walking!)

He would like to try and achieve a "coffee type club" on a Sunday afternoon where people can meet and arrange things for themselves, and events like theatre trips.​​

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Communications Team

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Paolo, Helen & Steven

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Paolo is a sociable creature, always engaging with new and existing members with a welcoming attitude. While he manages his own business, which can be demanding, he finds joy in his active communication role with EFR. The blend of sports and social activities EFR offers has become an integral part of his life, helping him cope with daily pressure and embrace life’s joys more fully. His motto, ‘Semper ad meliora,’ reflects his outlook on facing life’s challenges with resilience.

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Helen joined EFR in August 2023 – a whole 5 days after she moved to Edinburgh! Hoping to make friends in this gorgeous city and find community, she did just that. As a bonus, she managed to complete her first half marathon in May 2024, having been mostly a 5k parkrun enthusiast before joining the club.

Helen joined the comms team with the aim of increasing and further diversifying the club's membership by using our social media channels to highlight the sociable, inclusive nature of the club.

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Steven joined EFR just over a year ago and tries hard to balance running with being a social butterfly. 

By day he is a consultant psychiatrist working with children and adolescents and in his spare time he tries to fit in as much running and EFR socials as he can. Despite enjoying a solo running jaunt he prefers being out with EFR club members.

He prides himself on his approachability, kindness and strong communication skills. He decided to channel these into being one of three communication officers. Alongside the rest of the trio, he hopes to improve communication amongst team members as well as other clubs and strengthen links with the local community.

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Learn to Run Officer

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Kate

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Kate has been an integral part of EFR since jumping into our Learn to Run course in Jan 2016, and then becoming a Leader in Running Fitness in May 2016! A champion of slower runners, because regardless of pace, running is for everyone, she is always smiley with a positive outlook. When not running, she can be found curling up with a good book!​​

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Equality & Diversity Team

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Louis​ & Karen

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Although he often manages to get lost on a run, Louis' focus is always on guiding the club toward being a safe, inclusive, and affirming space for everyone. He is dedicated to breaking down barriers and fostering open dialogue, ensuring that members of all gender identities, sexual orientations, races, and ability levels feel empowered to express themselves and thrive—both on and off the track.

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Karen has been a member of EFR since 2019 and has previously served as the social secretary. As a scientist and manager, she considers running and the club’s friendly, sociable atmosphere crucial for maintaining balance between her work and personal life. She runs with the club regularly and is proud to be one of it’s older members. Karen has direct experience in the development and implementation of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion initiatives, and is currently working to sustain and enhance EFR’s reputation as one of the most welcoming and inclusive running clubs.

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