Mike Weeks
Founder/Director
In 2016, I set up Gymrun to support more children in more schools to move more, move well and build fitter futures. I have found a way to do this that is fun, inclusive and purposeful, forming innovative partnerships in education and health settings.
From 2001-2016, I worked as a PE teacher, Head of PE, Personal Trainer and Director of Sport, driving transformative changes in state and independent schools. During this time I saw the positive impact of improved fitness and physical development on all areas of children’s lives.
I am passionate about the value of children of all ages being taught by qualified and committed PE teachers. I teach the Gymrun Program in six primary schools (our Lead Schools), and as a bespoke NHS program for CEW children (with complications from excess weight), every week to this day.
Charlie Blair
In School Development Lead – Independent Junior Schools
Charlie is an Assistant Headteacher & formerly Director of Sport at Newton Prep School. Charlie has supported the innovation of Gymrun since it was created in 2016. His early adoption and subject based insight for this physical movement program has provided immense and ongoing value.
Gwyn Page
In School Development Lead – Independent Junior Schools
Gwyn is Director of Sport at St Paul’s Juniors. Gwyn has championed the core purpose of Gymrun since it was created in 2016. His relentless drive for the importance of basic fitness development as a central component within any wider PE program has been a continued source of great inspiration.
Ross Williams
In School Development – State Primary Schools
Ross is PE Lead & a class teacher at Manorbrook Primary School. Ross has supported the innovation and development of Gymrun since his school came on board in 2017. His involvement in and commitment towards this physical movement program has been exceptional.
Caroline Meads
Information Lead/Data Protection Officer
When not working with Gymrun, Caroline is an Operations Manager/Software Engineer at DNV. An all round sports enthusiast, Caroline is instrumental in the running of Clifton Robinson’s Hockey Club in the ladies and junior sections. She is incredibly giving with her time to multiple projects and enterprises with a sporting and social impact.
Charlotte Wakefield
Communications Lead – Individual Schools
Charlotte’s remit is to build and maintain communications with Individual Gymrun Schools, working on Fridays. Super friendly and fantastic with people, Charlotte is a committed hockey player who enjoys keeping fit. She also works as a Senior Advisor for the Environment Agency.
Strategic Partners
Lee Molland. Junior School PE Lead. Sidcot School – ELAN Schools
Mike Cleary. PE, Health & Wellbeing Lead. Malorees Junior School – Brent SSP
Steve Gale. Managing Director. SG Sports Coaching
Dan Boorman. School Improvement Partner. Aldar Education. Abu Dhabi. UAE
St Paul’s Partnerships & Public Benefit. St Paul’s School. London
CEW Clinical Team. Bristol Royal Hospital for Children. UHB NHS Trust
Our strategic partners are a diverse group of education and health providers. They adopt the Gymrun program in their schools and organisations in a way that is fun, inclusive and purposeful. These people and organisations share our belief in the impact of improved fitness, physical competence and movement confidence on children’s wider development. Together we are building fitter futures.