Parkrunners Podcast

By Catherine Stenson

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Parkrunners Podcast shares real stories from the global parkrun community—runners, walkers, and volunteers whose lives have been transformed by movement and connection. Hosted by Catherine Stenson, each episode celebrates courage, belonging, and the quiet power of showing up.


Episode Date
Sophie Raworth: from BBC News to Marathon des Sables — Why parkrun still grounds me
May 16, 2026
From 28 Stone to parkrun: Chaarlee Eastmond's Journey to Belonging
May 08, 2026
Christine & Layla Wilson on how parkrun became the rhythm of their family life
May 01, 2026
Priti Kaur: Recovery, Resilience & Running in the London Marathon at 75!
Apr 25, 2026
From Reluctant Runner to Global parkrun Tourist: Sue Freegard's 300+ Venue Journey
Apr 17, 2026
From Queenstown parkrun to the Poles: Chris Seymour’s Marathon Grand Slam Mission
Mar 07, 2026
From “never run before” to London Marathon, then 66/66 London parkruns: how Tom Sharples turned a dare into his weekly habit!
Feb 27, 2026
'Señorita Commeletia': 500 runs on the horizon & the 'Alphabet Challenge' Queen
Feb 20, 2026
Valentine’s Day Special: James & Lynne Love at parkrun (Cusworth Hall) 💛🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️💍
Feb 14, 2026
Mike Seaman: From parkrun to 200-milers: building community & making live events more sustainable
Jan 31, 2026
Marcia Dubbelaar - A “Double Dutch” legend & global parkrun adventurer
Jan 25, 2026
From Parkrun to Team GB: Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi Prescribes Movement as Medicine
Jan 10, 2026
Dame Kelly Holmes — From double Olympic gold champion to passionate parkrunner
Jan 01, 2026
Woden Pride: How Andrew & Lili are building an urban parkrun powerhouse
Dec 19, 2025
Inside Junior parkrun, Prison parkrun and Beyond — with Emily Fleuriot
Dec 13, 2025
Hi-Viz Heroes, Grassroots Greatness & World Records - A Solo Catch-Up with Catherine Stenson
Dec 06, 2025
Brooklyn Bridge parkrun: How Ben Roach brought parkrun to NYC
Nov 28, 2025
Parliament, Parkrun & Public Health: A Conversation with Nick Smith, Labour MP
Nov 22, 2025
Tasha Thompson: Making Space, Sparking Change
Nov 15, 2025
From Pushchair to PBs: A Dad & Son’s Parkrun Bond - Alex & Isaac Mann
Nov 08, 2025
Celia Dawson OBE: The Headteacher Powering Parkrun Primary
Nov 01, 2025
Jan Lenton: 70 & Still Flying - From the First London Marathon to 50 Parkrun firsts!
Oct 24, 2025
From Olympic Gold to Giving Back: Shona McCallin’s Next Chapter with parkrun
Oct 17, 2025
Passports, Parkrun, Purpose: Darren Pead’s Global Alphabet Adventure
Oct 11, 2025
Greg Nance’s 'Run Far Story' - From Rock Bottom to River Miles!
Oct 03, 2025
Olwyn Dunne: , Running Powerhouse, Building Community, Beating the Odds
Sep 27, 2025
John Altman - 🎭 From soap villain to parkrun hero!
Sep 20, 2025
"Wonderwall of Achievements: Gary Doyle's Double Century Celebration"
Sep 13, 2025
Carol & Jonathan Dickinson: 18-year running and volunteering legends at Bushy Park!
Sep 06, 2025
Pat McGrath: 700 parkruns, 20 years, One Community Heartbeat
Aug 30, 2025
Minreet Kaur: The Journalist Who Found Her Run
Aug 23, 2025
Nick Alexander: Running to Recovery
Aug 23, 2025
Nick Blanchard: The Funnel of Love at Bushy!
Aug 22, 2025