OUR COMMITTEE
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.
I'm a Business Change Manager for Aviva. I'm married to Jane, we live in Morley with our son Edward.
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.
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.
If you have any ideas or suggestions, or just general feedback about the club then please let me or one of the committee know.
Hi, I'm Dean and was voted in as Club Secretary in September 2025.
I provide administrative support to the chairperson and the rest of the committee.
I put my name forward for this role on the committee to help out more with the running of the club and give more of my time back for all the enjoyment and support the club has given me.
I've previously worked over 35 years within Leeds City Councils ICT Services and have provided the 2025 Morley 10k Race Committee with project management support.
I'm married to Nicky, live in Churwell and have 3 kids…Ellie, Rhys and Olivia.
I've run for as long as I can remember, started running for my school in Sheffield since 1977 and ran for Hallamshire Harriers Athletics when Seb Coe still ran for them! (Never did beat him!)
Like most I've had highs and periods of low motivation and injury, so I joined the club in 2019 to see if running with others would help with consistency. The club has been amazing as I've met a lot of new friends with a common interest and everyone is so nice.
In March 2024 I became a qualified run leader to help out with the runs Wednesday night and to start giving some of my time back into the club. I enjoy planning the routes and helping members with advice and motivation where needed.
I’m Paul, the Club Treasurer
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.
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.
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!
MICHELLE MADDEN
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY
Hi, I'm Michelle Madden and I have just joined the MRC committee as the membership secretary as I wanted to give something back to a great club.
My role is to support all your membership queries and promote the benefits of being affiliated with England Athletics.
I joined MRC back in 2020 when we had Covid restrictions so we had to run in groups of six! Being part of the club has been a great way to meet new people from all walks of life and experiences. Meeting on a Wednesday is a bit of me time when I can relax, chat (depending on the running route) and unwind from the busy lives we all have.
I moved to Morley in 2020 and am married to Martin and we have 2 teenage boys, Connor and Ben.
I currently work for a major Commercial Insurer, account managing our Property and Casualty products for our regional offices across the North of England, Scotland and NI.
You'll usually find me in Group 5, so please come and say hi and no query is too big or too small.
You'll always be welcome at MRC, so come have fun with us!
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
I'm Katie, our club Mental Health Champion.
I'm here to support members to improve their mental health through running, and support people experiencing difficulty with their mental health, to start or get back into running, and continue running.
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.
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.
Outside of MRC I work as a professional coach, supporting people to make meaningful, and most importantly, manageable changes towards the life they wish to lead.
Although the role of mental health champion isn't to act as a coach or MH practitioner, my skills as a coach, and the ethical standards I adhere to (e.g. maintaining client confidentiality, and having awareness of when to refer people on to other, appropriate specialists) are beneficial.
I always love listening to people's stories and gaining new perspectives. Feel free to get in touch, so we can #RunAndTalk
ANDREA LEDGER
HEALTH & SAFETY
Hi, I am Andrea, the new Health and Safety Officer for the Club.
I hope, with the support of the committee and your run leaders to keep everyone safe on their weekly runs and of course, will be checking we are fully covered for any activities we put on over the coming year
I joined MRC when it first started up but didn’t feel that I would be “good enough” to run with them so didn’t fully engage until last the two – three years when I tentatively started in Group 1. You will now see me in Group 2, sometimes brining up the rear dependent upon what kind of day I’ve had.
My husband John and daughter Hannah are also members and both speed past me in group 4 or 5.
MRC members are really friendly and it’s lovely to be able to give something back to the Club by joining the committee.
If you ever have any concerns, please don’t hesitate to seek me out.