OUR COMMITTEE

PAUL SAYERS

PAUL REDFEARN

EMMA RIBBONS

EMMA SUGDEN
CHAIRPERSON
SECRETARY
TREASURER
RUN COORDINATOR
Hi, I’m Paul the Chairperson for the club. I'm the one who stands in front of you most club runs and offers you an update on what's happening.
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I'm a Business Change Manager for Direct Line Group. I'm married to Jane, we live in Morley with our son Edward & dog Freddie.
I first started running with the club back in Summer 2018. I've always had a passion for running & ran for Leeds City as a teenager. Following that I was a Physical Training Instructor in the Army Reserves for 20 years. I've met so many great people with the club over the years.
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In August 2024 I became a qualified run leader so I could offer more to the club & in November 2024 I took on the role as club Chair person when the position became available. It's an honour to work alongside the other committee members so we can collectively make the club the best it can be.
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​If you have any ideas or suggestions, or just general feedback about the club then please let me or one of the committee know.
I’m Paul the Club Secretary.
The primary role of the club secretary is to provide administrative support to the role of chairperson and the rest of the committee.
For the day job I am a Chartered Financial Planner for RBC Brewin Dolphin. My wife Susan is also part of the club. We have lived in Morley since 1998 with our children Callan & Mia and our 2 dogs Rio & Orla.
I first started running with the club back in 2019. I joined with a focus on running with like-minded people and trying to improve my speed. I enjoy challenging myself and have completed many marathons including The London Marathon and am very proud to have qualified for the Boston Marathon in April 2025.
In December 2023 I became a qualified run leader, usually leading in group 4 or 5. I enjoy this role as it has enabled me to make many friends and to give something back to the club. I joined the committee in September 2024 as the Club Secretary.
I’m Emma Ribbons (sometimes called Buttons - after Simon confused buttons and ribbons once on committee minutes) and I’m the club treasurer.
I make sure there is money in the club account, pay invoices and check we’ve all paid for kit, hats, buffs and parties! But also, as a committee member, I’m available if any members have anything they’d like to ask or discuss about the club.
I joined MRC in 2018 after wondering for 2 years who all these people were that I saw every Wednesday night at the cricket club. I loved the club from the first night, everyone was so friendly and I found I really enjoyed running with a group.
I love having a chat with people while I run and finding out about what they do when they’re not running around Morley on a Wednesday night.
I usually run with group 2 (sometimes group 3 if I’m feeling fast), I’d love it if you came to say hi.
Hi, I’m Emma the run co-ordinator for the club.
This means every week I see which of our lovely run leaders are free and organise them into our 6 groups. I then load the runs onto run together and post out that the runs are up and ready for you to book on to.
I am at club most Wednesday nights and welcome any newbies and answer any questions.
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I am a cardiac specialist nurse as well as a wife, and mum of two. I run because I enjoy it, it keeps me fit and it’s my time away from my busy life.
I joined MRC in 2018 and it’s the best thing I did and I have met so many lovely people a lot of who I now call my friends.

MYFANWY KRAMER
SOCIAL MEDIA SECRETARY
I’m Myfanwy, Morley Running Club’s Social Media Secretary.
When I’m not posting on Facebook or creating reels on Instagram, I enjoy running with club, meeting new people and challenging myself to new things!
I joined MRC at the start of 2024; I wanted to run after work but didn’t like the thought of going out alone and and in the dark. So I joined the club and I’m so glad I did - what started off as a safety measure soon became a regular social fixture.
You can usually find me running in Group 2 - drop me a DM if you’re at all nervous about joining or have any questions as I’ll be happy to help!

RACHAEL KEARNS
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY
I am Rachael,
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I joined Morley Running Club in January 2019 after moving to the area. When I turned up to my first club run, there was around 100 runners which was pretty daunting but I was made to feel welcomed immediately. One thing that struck me about the club was how inclusive it was, catering for runners of all abilities and I really liked that.
After a little while I wanted to give something back so in 2021 I joined the committee as the membership secretary. My main role is to help members affiliate to England Athletics, but I also lead on MRC park run takeovers, race of the month and the vets league.
You can mostly find me running with group 4 however I have dabbled in group 3 & 5 and very shortly I will be leading group runs.
I am friendly and approachable and I can be confided in, so if there is anything you need, or want to talk about then feel free to get in touch at any time.

SUSAN REDFEARN
WELFARE OFFICER
Hi, I’m Susan Redfearn , Welfare Officer for our club.
My role is very varied however the main area I cover is safeguarding. As the club Welfare Officer I play a key role in ensuring that our club members have a safe and positive experience at Morley Running Club.
I work in a local primary school teaching KS2 children. My husband Paul is also a member of the club and we have lived in Morley since 1998. We have 2 adult children, Callan & Mia ( who occasionally like running too!) and 2 Show Cocker Spaniels called Rio and Orla.
I first started running with the club back in 2019 as I wanted to run with other people who ran at my speed (Paul is just too fast) so I could chat and make friends as I ran.
I've been lucky enough to run the London Marathon and many half marathons including one in Barcelona and the Great North Run. I now stick to park runs and running with friends.​
In September 2024 I took on the role as club Welfare Officer to give something back to the club. My safeguarding experience in my job is beneficial to the role and I have recently undertaken training with England Athletics to complete their safeguarding and welfare requirements​.
If you have any welfare concerns or questions please contact me by email at: welfareofficer@morleyrunningclub.com.

KATIE EDWARDS-FOX
MENTAL HEALTH CHAMPION
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I'm Katie, our club Mental Health Champion.
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I'm here to support members to improve their mental health through running, and support people experiencing mental health problems to start running, get back into running, or continue running.
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In 2019, after a couple of years of personal difficulties, I was ready to get my running shoes on and reconnect with myself. A neighbour encouraged me to join MRC, and it turned out to be one of the best things I ever did! I gained fitness, self-confidence, and a huge new friendship group :)
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Since then I've taken a few breaks from running for various personal reasons. However, whatever happens in life, I know that MRC will always be here to meet me where I'm at. And for that, I am immensely grateful.
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Outside of MRC I work part-time as a qualified professional coach, supporting people to make meaningful, and most importantly, manageable changes towards the life they wish to lead.
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Although the role of mental health champion isn't to act as a coach or MH practitioner, I view my skills as a coach and the ethical standards I abide by (e.g. maintaining client confidentiality, and having awareness of when to refer people on to other, appropriate specialists) are beneficial.
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As a coach, I also appreciate the power of a group to come up with new and mutually beneficial ideas. I'd like to invite all members to contribute to the club's mental health theme. For example, you might have ideas for an event or campaign, or know of mental health groups / organisations whose members may benefit from becoming involved with the club. Or, you may have an inspirational personal story you'd like to share. If this lights a spark within you, let's #RunAndTalk