Our Team

OUR TEAM

Meet our dedicated committee members and run leaders who work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep everything running smoothly. They bring diverse skills, passion, and a shared commitment to our mission, ensuring that every runner achieves their goals. From organizing events, guided runs, to shaping training strategies, they are the driving force behind our success, always ready to collaborate and support our running community.

Committee Members

Meet the Team Behind the Wings
P Burn

P Burn

Chief Baker and Social Media
Hello I’m P (The Crafty Running Baker). I completed Couch25k with the Red Kites Sept 2021 and have been running with the club since. I took on the role of social engagement officer, so
Jane Humphreys

Jane Humphreys

Leader in Running Fitness
I started my running journey by joining Red Kite Runners C25K programme and have never looked back. I have achieved things I never thought possible, with the help, support and encouragement from everyone at
Jessica Hall

Jessica Hall

Merchandise and Leader in Running Fitness
I joined RKR 16th July 2019 after doing the NHS c25k on my own and wanting to find a group where I can do regular runs. I run for my mental health, I have
Judith Reay

Judith Reay

Merchandise
Judith has been a dedicated member of the Red Kites for several years, bringing both her love for running and her commitment to community spirit. As Merchandise Coordinator, she ensures our team’s gear is
Gill Hutchison

Gill Hutchison

Welfare Officer, Walk leader foundation course, safeguarding
Hello my name is Gill Hutchison, aka Mammy Hutch. I am the Club Welfare officer and would like to introduce myself to you all. I work as a Safeguarding Nurse - for over 10
Susan Turner

Susan Turner

Chairperson & Leader in Running Fitness
I took up running in 2015, after the birth of my second child, mainly to lose weight and get fit but also to meet new people. I joined the Red Kite Runners in April
David Ledgerwood

David Ledgerwood

Head coach, Coach in Running Fitness and Affiliation Secretary
I'm David and I'm the Lead Coach and Affiliation Secretary for Red Kite Runners. I've been a runner since 2009 and have been in and around the Club since moving up to Gateshead in

Run Leaders

Paving the Way for Every Runner
Isabel Forrest

Isabel Forrest

Walk Leadership Foundation Course
Carolyn Oxley

Carolyn Oxley

Leader in Running Fitness
Jane Humphreys

Jane Humphreys

Leader in Running Fitness
Michael Forrest

Michael Forrest

Leader in Running Fitness
Jessica Hall

Jessica Hall

Merchandise and Leader in Running Fitness
Gill Hutchison

Gill Hutchison

Welfare Officer, Walk leader foundation course, safeguarding
Susan Turner

Susan Turner

Chairperson & Leader in Running Fitness
David Ledgerwood

David Ledgerwood

Head coach, Coach in Running Fitness and Affiliation Secretary

First Aiders

Keeping you safe
P Burn

P Burn

Chief Baker and Social Media
Jessica Hall

Jessica Hall

Merchandise and Leader in Running Fitness
Gill Hutchison

Gill Hutchison

Welfare Officer, Walk leader foundation course, safeguarding