ABOUT

 

President

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Michael O'Rourke

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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 Johnston

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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.

 

Secretary

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Martyn Whitwell​

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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 Blashill

 

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 Walker

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Communications Team

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Helen, Steven & Paolo 

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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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Learn to Run Officer

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Kate Foggo

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Bio to follow

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Equality Officer

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Louis Juilen​

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Although I often manage to get lost on a run, my focus is always on guiding the club toward being a safe, inclusive, and affirming space for everyone. I am 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.