Edinburgh Lothian Road

Chris started running seriously in 2018, tackling everything from the marathon up to 50 mile ultras. He initially joined the company as an assistant manager at the Edinburgh shop in 2019, took a hiatus to work as a copywriter in 2022, then returned to manage the Maybury shop in 2025 before moving into the Edinburgh Shop Manager position in March 2026. He now splits his leisure time between running hills and shorter road distances, the gym, and a range of other sports.  

Former black belt of judo, François-Xavier (aka FX) started running after an ankle surgery in 2008 and likes to think of himself as a human Labrador.  He first started with half-marathons and quickly moved on to ultras finishing his first 100km in Millau, near Montpellier, at the age of 22. He has completed many others up to 100 miles across different countries ever since.  FX moved to Edinburgh in 2017 after 6 years working as a journalist for Runner’s World in France and is still very much into ultra-running. His ultimate goal is to compete at the Spartathlon one day, a 246km-road-race between Athens and Sparta.

Sam recently returned to Edinburgh after eight years in Spain, where he discovered his passion for running. He favours long distances, from the half-marathon upward, and enjoys testing his limits on both the road and trails. His running highlights include a 2:39 road marathon PB in Málaga and tackling the unforgettable mountains of the Transgrancanaria Classic. A Physiology graduate, Sam enjoys geeking out on training methodologies and the latest advances in running science and technology. When not pounding the pavement, he can be found exploring live music venues and attempting to play guitar. He thrives on connecting with other runners and helping them achieve their goals.
 

Amy joined the Run4it team in September 2025 after moving to Edinburgh from Glasgow for University. After doing junior parkrun for 3 years with her younger brother, Amy took up running at 12 with her family to help her Dad recover from an injury. She ran her first charity 5km in 2019 and has been running ever since. 
 
 

Maya joined the Run4It team in October 2025 and is currently studying Medicine at the University of Edinburgh. Running has always been a big part of her life. She competed mainly on the track throughout school before joining the university running club, where she now enjoys cross-country and 5/10 km road races. Cross-country is her favourite discipline, thanks to its team atmosphere and the fun of finishing a race covered in mud! Beyond her own running, Maya enjoys connecting with others in the running community. She’s part of her university club’s committee and has coached junior athletes as an assistant athletics coach. She loves being part of the running world and meeting runners of all ages and experience levels!

Killian has joined the team in November 2025. He likes to run 3 times a week from 5k to half-marathon distance, but will hopefully complete the next Edinburgh marathon in 2026. He also enjoys going to the gym 2-3 times a week and hiking in his spare time. After a career in IT, he made a switch and is currently studying wildlife conservation at SRUC with a hope to get involved in wildlife conservation projects to roll back the effects of climate change on biodiversity loss.
 

Shea Neuner was thrilled to join the wonderful team at Run4It Lothian Road in January. Originally from New Jersey, Shea is primarily a road runner who appreciates the accessibility of stepping outside to start a run. He is also an avid outdoorsman and has recently developed a passion for trail running, particularly through the mountain passes and valleys of the Northern Cairngorms. Shea is currently completing a Master’s in Outdoor and Environmental Education at the University of Edinburgh.

Arran has a passion for ultra-endurance challenges and finds joy in embracing the adventure of each run. Recently, his training focus has been on competing in Ultra Marathons of all distances and varieties, but he still enjoys frequently competing in shorter trail and road races for fun. Arran is also a certified Ultra Running and Wellbeing coach who uses his love for running and adventure to transform the wellbeing of others. When not running, Arran enjoys climbing, surfing, meditating, playing the ukulele, and daily dips in the sea.

Kate joined Run4It in April 2026 after completing her undergraduate degree in Applied Sport Science at the University of Edinburgh and is set to begin an MSc in Physiotherapy in 2027. She started running during her first year at university as part of rehabilitation following knee surgery after years of competitive swimming. Since then, she has completed the Edinburgh Marathon in 2024 and competed for Edinburgh University Hare and Hounds in cross-country and road races. She is set to return to the Edinburgh Marathon in 2026. More recently, Kate has transitioned into triathlon, completing a 70.3 in 2025 alongside multiple Olympic and sprint distance events.

Holly joined the Run4It team in May 2026. Her passion for running began when she started DofE and has continued throughout the years. She has recently started trail running which accompanies her other outdoor interests such as hiking, camping and wild swimming. Holly plans to begin her degree in Environmental Earth Sciences at the University of St Andrews in September.
 

Emma joined the Run4It team in October 2017 and has been manager since February 2018. She studied Zoology at university and enjoyed running for fun during this time, taking part in 5k and 10k races. After uni, whilst working in retail, she took up longer distance running completing numerous half marathons in the UK and the Edinburgh Marathon in 2015. London Marathon in 2019 is the highlight of her running career to date!

Scarlett joined the Run4It team in October 2021 after moving to Edinburgh. Having always loved hiking, Scarlett began running in 2016 as a way to further increase her time outdoors. She primarily enjoys trail events in the ultra distances, but is happy to plod along anywhere scenic. She's looking forward to using trail running as a means to continue to explore different areas in Scotland and abroad.