Jayne Lawson | Founder

Hi! I’m Jayne. Tour leader and the heart and soul behind Stride Out Running Tours. In June 2023, I made the bold decision to step away from corporate life to spend more time with my two young kids and seek out other challenges. 

Running has been a constant in my life from an early age, driven by a desire to stay active and a love of the outdoors. To me, it offers freedom, flexibility and fun - a form of escapism from life’s glorious chaos! Not one to shy away from a bit of healthy competition, I’ve now completed 3 marathons (Berlin, Edinburgh and London) and multiple half marathons, 10ks, duathlons and triathlons over the years. Plus, I’m dipping my toes into the ultra world for the first timelater this year! I also feel incredibly fortunate to have been able to call Edinburgh home for the past 18 years. It's a city that captures the heart, and in my humble opinion, one of the globe's finest gems. 

Having always worked in corporate client-facing roles, providing a professional, first-in-class client service has been my bread and butter for the best part of two decades.  My key takeaway? Learn to take a walk in your client’s shoes! That mantra has proved invaluable in shaping the way we run our tours, but also how we interact with our clients from the get-go.

And when I’m not pounding the pavements? Well, you’ll likely find me in a hot yoga studio, hiking a hill, hiding out in one of Morningside’s local coffee shops or hanging out with my friends and family – where decent scran and a glass in hand are a must. Life is all about balance right?!