Andrew Heale
Andrew started running with the LFR Couch to 5K programme and has never looked back. He’s now completed ten marathons as well as being an avid parkrunner particularly at Rushmere. Andrew says his favourite things include running, cake and beer so has found LFR is his ideal club!
Kyra Jarvis
Kyra started running in 2020, progressing with the help of her twin sister from her first 5km, all the way through to a half marathon, before joining the Leighton Fun Runners in 2021, having moved to the town. Since then, she completed her first marathon, an ultramarathon, and improved her times across all of the shorter distances.
A keen Parkrunner with her husband Richard and the many friends they’ve made at LFR, Kyra is also known for taking the club colours to far flung destinations, as she combines a love of running with travelling for work. As a new Captain, Kyra is most excited about getting to know everyone better at the club, organising some amazing events, and ensuring the club continuously improves to meet the needs of its wonderful members.
Wayne Walker
Wayne has been running since 2012.
He’s completed over 100 marathons, over 45 half marathons and 8 Ultra marathons. The longest distance he’s run is 82 miles.
His best race was a 12 track event.
Favourite Club Nights are loops and hill repeats.
He’s really looking forward to getting to know people this year and hearing about their running achievements
Debbie McMillan
I joined LFR 2019 after completing C25k – I now lead support new intakes
Completed multiple halves not sure how many. My fav runs are 10ks now
Been a run lead for 3 years and completed Lirf – enjoy supporting new runners and leading step up groups to increase distance and pace.
Well known within the club – always smiling and approachable
Looking forward to the year head supporting the captains team and continuing to encourage club members
Anthony Lombardi
Anthony joined LFR in April 2023 after a few years of running mostly by himself around Eaton Bray and Edlesborough. Running is relatively new to him, he started in 2016 when it became harder to get 10+ people together to play football, so decided to take things into his own hands and just start running. Since then he’s been well and truly bitten by the bug and has run a few marathons and often finds himself day dreaming about an Ultra one day.
As Newsletter Editor Anthony looks after your weekly LFR update and enjoys the light hearted and fun side of running that this club brings to everything it does.
John Kirwan
John or JK as he is known by most, has run with the club for many years although this is his first time on the committee. A prolific marathon runner with 260 marathons / ultras to date including 6 x 100-mile races, John is known for his love of trail running, spending many hours exploring Rushmere and Woburn locally and also running in the Lake District when possible. A regular leader of the club Fartlek sessions and the Friday social runs, he is a qualified Leader in Running Fitness and is currently working towards his Coaching qualification.
Laura Keyte
Laura joined LFR on the Couch to 5k programme in September 2019. She was a non-runner before that and couldn’t run 5 minutes non-stop let alone 5k! With the support of the club, Laura now regularly runs 5k and she’s hoping to get to 10k in the near future. She says the club has given her so much more confidence in her running and life in general, and has given her to opportunity to meet some lovely people.
As Membership Secretary, Laura will be your first port of call if you wish to join our fantastic club and she will be happy to answer any questions you have.
Gavin Prechner
Gavin joined LFR in January 2018 having recently started running on his own, “just to get fit”. Since then, Gavin has well and truly got the running bug and can normally be found at Rushmere parkrun on a Saturday morning (pre COVID), pounding the mean streets of LB or getting thigh deep in mud on the trails.
Gavin has built on his confidence and ability in the last few years and has completed numerous local races, half marathons and 4 marathons. Gavin says that the most bonkers race he’s taken part in is the Continental 24 Hour Thunder Run, ask him about it and I can guarantee you that grass skirts and coconut bras will come into conversation! Gavin regularly leads group runs around the town and can’t wait to get back to doing this again and encouraging others. Gavin loves the friendly and welcoming culture the club has, especially the support and friends he has found regardless of ability. Gavin has a wife and young daughter who are his best supporters and somehow know exactly where to be to dish out jelly babies right on schedule during a long race!
Annis and Steph
We’re Steph and Annis, aka Team Turner—a mother-daughter running duo! We’ve been members of the club since 2016/2017 and share a passion for long-distance running, having completed 31 marathons between us. Annis is also a qualified run leader and coach in running fitness. We love sportswear and are here for all your kit needs!
Nic Dimmock
Nic has been running with LFR for many years now and is a keen club run-leader. In addition helps with the maintenance and updating of the clubs IT systems.
Karen Boulton
She joined LFR in early 2022 and has found the club to be incredibly supportive and inspiring.
Karen enjoys participating in different runs and events, and last year with the club’s support ran her first marathon.
She became a Welfare Officer for LFR in 2023 and is also a certified Mental Health First Aider (MHFA England). Passionate about inclusion and providing a physically and psychologically safe environment for every member.