Run Leads Edition 12 – Sue and Gary
September 08, 2024
by Martin Lawrence
Frontpage Article, Headlines, News Specials, Redway Runners Stories

We have been out capturing photos of your magnificent run leads who give up time for free to volunteer and lead Redway Runners runs.
To meet more of the Run Lead team click here
For this edition we feature Sue and Gary
ABOUT
Sue
Sue leads the Monday Morning ramble for the club. Sue also produces the club weekly parkrun report
Gary
Gary is on the rota for the Sunday club Social run and also stands in for run leads on a number of occasions
WHAT YOU SAID
Tania Yelland
Sue is one of my running besties we have the most amount of fun, chatting around any route, Especially London Landmarks great for advice about which park runs to do and fundraising activities. I think it’s time to book in for another event Sue Aspinall…best get looking xx
Lorie Sutton
What’s not to love and admire about Sue?! She’s AWESOME! Park Run Protagonist, Spinny-thing Superstar and Statistical Sorcerer! ✅✨⚙️☸️
And aside of all this, she’s a quiet little powerhouse of energy and determination, with such sound advice and a very kind heart. Sue also makes you believe you can achieve whatever you want – if you just set your mind to it.
Deffo one of the best, in her own quiet unassuming way xx
Melanie Beels
Sue is one of the nicest people I know, we’ve done many a long run together, memorably the Twin Lakes and Winter Half, she is the Parkrun guru and a good friend
Kathy Kavanagh
Another two great run leads. We are so lucky to have so many of them. Yes I agree Sue is definitely Mrs parkrun x
Sally Falconer
My favourite marathon running buddy and overall best girl ever – my friend sue ❤️
Lisa Cameron
Sue has an encyclopaedic knowledge of Parkrun she likes a spinney thing and is an all round nice person
Gary lovely guy often see him volunteering at Parkrun is always encouraging to all
Marine Turner
Gary is the second run leader i met after i joined, he made me feel so welcome & part of the Redway Runners family, he is so supportive & very friendly.
Then months later…we ended being “copycat”, very often attending the same races, same running events, running & biking at the same time at the same day (still not too sure who copy each other their ah ) Gary you are a legend!
Ruth Devaney
Thank you both so much for volunteering your time
I’ve not yet met Sue but it is clear that she does a huge amount for the club
I have run a couple of times with Gary-such a lovely guy
He’s always friendly and encouraging
Annette Smyth
Both are total legends
Sheila McBrearty
I can tell you that the lovely Sue has raised an incredible amount for charity with her spinny thing. I can also tell you that she is the fount of all park run knowledge and I love that she shares her park run adventures with us all. I also know her hubby is a whizz with park run statistics.
Rachel Mckenzie-Martin
Sue is just ♀️amazing- travelling the world to do Parkruns,
Her knowledge of them is never ending!
She is kind, considerate, supportive & encouraging, the best morning run buddy – ♀️ she loves a Marathon
Jane Poulton
Brilliant xxx
Julie Gale
Ah the lovely Sue Aspinall. One of the kindest souls I know and one of the most knowledgeable! Have a question about running or Park Run….ask Sue
Karen Amsbury
Sue Aspinall proud to call her my friend, always makes be smile and the best parkrun buddy a girl could have ♀️ x
Nikki Norman
Sue is soooo lovely, I love chatting and running with Sue, she kind, caring and very supportive. Lovely lovely lady
Gary is brilliant, he’s led a couple of runs I’ve been on, he’s very encouraging and lovely.
Jackie Bennett
Sue is a lovely lady, I have been out with Sue when is has lead a ramble, and she is good fun.
Deirdre Rose
Sue puts so much time into the club with her report writing and leading the Monday walk. She inspires so many others with her positive attitude to training. She’s also a great friend.
I’ve not run with Gary but know he is a great guy.
Elizabeth Fallows
Love chatting to Sue on either a run or a ramble.
Over the years I have been excited with her “Spinney Thing and have had some wins.
She is a lovely person gentle and kind.
Xx
Sorry I don’t know Gary!!!
Louise Page
Sue is so lovely and kind, and very supportive
Laura Jane Everitt
Super sue such a fantastic lady xxx