Jayne Lawson | Founder

Hi! I’m Jayne. Tour leader and the heart and soul behind Stride Out Running Tours. Last year, I decided to step away from the corporate grind to spend more time with my two young kids (6 and 4yrs) 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 2 marathons, 5 half marathons, multiple 10ks and numerous duathlons and triathlons over the years. 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?!