Parkrunners Podcast

Parkrunners Podcast It is also for aspiring parkrunners, parkwalkers and volunteers!

This group is for listeners to the Parkrunners Podcast and for anyone interested in sharing their stories, experiences or positive impact of parkrun in their communities.

🎙️ New Parkrunners Podcast episode!This week I’m joined by the incredible Seymour, the co-founder of parkrun New Zealan...
07/03/2026

🎙️ New Parkrunners Podcast episode!
This week I’m joined by the incredible Seymour, the co-founder of parkrun New Zealand and founder & ED of parkrun (my favourite parkrun outside of Bushy Park!).

Chris is also one of a very small number of people worldwide (192 to be exact!) to complete the uber challenging Marathon Grand Slam — including running a marathon at the North Pole and in Antarctica 🤯❄️

But what I loved most about this conversation is how grounded it is in community and purpose — from building Queenstown parkrun to using running as a force for good through 'Run Over MLD'.

🎧 Listen now [link in comments below]
❤️ If you’ve ever been lifted by a parkrun community, tell me where your home parkrun is in the comments.

New episode is live 🎧I’m joined by Tom Sharples — better known as — whose running journey began in the most unexpected ...
27/02/2026

New episode is live 🎧

I’m joined by Tom Sharples — better known as — whose running journey began in the most unexpected way. Tom had never run before a work colleague dared him to enter the London Marathon ballot… and he got a place first time.

He trained from scratch, completed the London Marathon, and then wanted to keep the habit going. That’s when he discovered parkrun (Hampstead Heath parkrun was his first!) and what started as a simple Saturday routine soon became a huge adventure: Tom “accidentally” completed the London/Greater London Challenge — finishing all 66 parkrun venues across London.

We talk community, confidence, mental fitness, beginner-friendly advice, and why Tom’s message is so powerful: If you run, you’re a runner.

🎧 Listen now - link in comments below
What was your first parkrun — and what made you come back?

This week’s guest on The Parkrunners Podcast is the fabulous — often affectionately called “Señorita Commeletia” and kn...
21/02/2026

This week’s guest on The Parkrunners Podcast is the fabulous — often affectionately called “Señorita Commeletia” and known online as Commeletia "The-only-one.” 🌟

She’s the definition of a parkrun all-rounder: runner, walker, volunteer, and world-class parkrun tourist… and she’s just a few parkruns away from her 500 milestone shirt 🙌

Commeletia is also a serious challenge-chaser. She’s been celebrated for being the third person in the world (and first female) to achieve her 11th parkrun alphabet, and her challenge journey continues from there.
She’s also been congratulated for reaching 250+ different parkrun venues — wow!

And honestly? She’s one of those people who brings the community spirit with her — turning up, cheering people on, and even taking hundreds of photos at events to capture the joy. 📸

💛 Tell me in the comments:
Where’s the most memorable parkrun you’ve ever done — and what parkrun challenge are you working on (if any)?

For my 💛 Valentine’s Day Special Edition 💛 of The Parkrunners Podcast, I had the absolute joy of interviewing Lynne & Ja...
13/02/2026

For my 💛 Valentine’s Day Special Edition 💛 of The Parkrunners Podcast, I had the absolute joy of interviewing Lynne & James Donaldson — whose love story has been woven through Cusworth Hall parkrun from the very beginning.

They dated, got engaged, and (my favourite detail) spent their wedding day morning at Cusworth Hall parkrun . 🥹🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️💍

It’s a beautiful reminder that parkrun isn’t just a 5k — it’s a weekly community where friendships grow, confidence returns… and sometimes, 'forever' starts.

💬 Tell me in the comments:
Have you or someone you know found love at parkrun? Or a deep love for parkrun through friends, volunteering, or community?

🎧 Listen to the Valentine’s episode - link in comments below.

With parkrun – Very pleased that I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉 And it is true that I am kind of fon...
06/02/2026

With parkrun – Very pleased that I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉 And it is true that I am kind of fond of all things parkrun - the runners, the walkers, the volunteers, the Saturday morning ritual of the 5k and coffee & chat with friends after and of course sharing the stories of amazing parkrun enthusiasts from across the globe 🌎 😊

ICYMI - this week's podcast episode 🎧“Parkrun is about doing it and moving.” 💛That simple reminder is the heart of this ...
02/02/2026

ICYMI - this week's podcast episode 🎧
“Parkrun is about doing it and moving.” 💛

That simple reminder is the heart of this week’s episode — a conversation about running as a place of belonging, not judgement. My guest is Mike Seaman (ultra runner, parkrunner and the CEO behind the National Running Show which took place in Birmingham over the weekend). Together we explore community, inclusivity, mental health, and sustainability around running events.

🎧 Listen here: See comments below🎧

This week on The Parkrunners Podcast I’m joined by Seaman — a parkrunner, an ultra runner and the CEO of the Raccoon Me...
01/02/2026

This week on The Parkrunners Podcast I’m joined by Seaman — a parkrunner, an ultra runner and the CEO of the Raccoon Media Group behind the National Running Show (which is on this weekend in Birmingham — perfect timing!).

We talk about why running communities matter so much, and why parkrun is special because it celebrates every pace. There’s also a powerful conversation about mental health, inclusivity, and how running events can lead the way on sustainability.

🎧 Listen here: [link in comments below]

💬 What does parkrun give you most: community, headspace, routine, or challenge?

New episode out now 🎧💛This week I’m joined by -Dubbelaar — my first Dutch guest — who discovered parkrun on her travels ...
25/01/2026

New episode out now 🎧💛
This week I’m joined by -Dubbelaar — my first Dutch guest — who discovered parkrun on her travels and went on to complete every Dutch parkrun twice. 🇳🇱

We talk parkrun tourism (how to turn up in a new country and feel instantly welcome), the unique vibe of Dutch parkruns, and why volunteering is the best way to feel part of the community wherever you are.

Listen using link in comments below.
And I’d love to know — where was your most memorable “tourist” parkrun?

With Team GB – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉 And if anyone here feels like getting to know a TeamGB ...
12/01/2026

With Team GB – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉 And if anyone here feels like getting to know a TeamGB athlete a little better and understanding what it takes to become one, you might enjoy listening to Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi. Hussain is a Team GB triathlete and he's my guest on this week's Parkrunners Podcast

10/01/2026

From sedentary to Team GB — starting with parkrun. 🤯
Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi breaks down why movement is medicine and how tiny habits create massive change.

🎧 Full episode out now
Comment PARKRUN and I’ll reply with the link 👇

🟨 New Parkrunners Podcast episode is live!This week I’m joined by the inspiring Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi (GP, TV doctor, he...
10/01/2026

🟨 New Parkrunners Podcast episode is live!

This week I’m joined by the inspiring Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi (GP, TV doctor, health coach, men's mental health advocate and passionate parkrunner /walker). Dr Hussain shares his inspiring journey — from feeling stuck, overweight and sedentary to becoming a Team GB triathlete, sparked by one simple Saturday habit: parkrun.

We talk about:

-> why walking counts (and matters!)

-> movement as medicine for body + mind

-> mental fitness and resilience

-> social prescribing and the future of healthcare

If you’re trying to reset your health this January & imagine a healthier 'new you' — this episode is full of practical, realistic, encouraging advice.
🎙️Links in the comments below.

Happy New Year, Parkrun community! 🎆 I hope those who got out to a parkrun today had a great time.Still buzzing from our...
03/01/2026

Happy New Year, Parkrun community! 🎆 I hope those who got out to a parkrun today had a great time.

Still buzzing from our New Year’s Day bonus episode with the incredible Dame Kelly Holmes Official. Because her insights on mental health and the true value of parkrun are so vital, I want to give this episode a little more "shelf life" this week.

The next brand-new episode will land on Saturday, January 10th! 🗓️

A massive thank you to all the wonderful guests who joined me since the podcast launch to share their parkrun stories. They have included many hi-viz volunteer heroes, community builders, politicians from UK & the US, a British soap star actor, a passionate Aussie parkrun tourist, parkrun ambassadors, parkwalkers, marathon pacers, world record holders, 2 uber impressive septugenarian runners, community run club founders; the Head Teacher leading parkrun primary initiative, husband & wife team from Bushy with a 20year run habit, the founders of both a new Australian event Woden Town parkrun & the Brooklyn Bridge parkrun in NYC and finally our youngest guest this year, 6 year old Isaac joined with his Dad to share their love of junior parkrun. So in no particular order, warmest thanks to my guests - Nick Blanchard, Minreet Kaur (Founder of ), Nick Alexander, Pat McGrath, Carol Dickinson & Jonathan Dickinson, Gary Doyle, 'Nasty Nick' from Eastenders aka John Altman, Olwyn Dunne, Greg Nance, Darren Pead, Olympian Shona McCallin GB Hockey, Jan Lenton, Celia Dawson, Alex & 6 year old junior parkrunner - Isaac Mann, Tasha Thompson (Founder of BlackGirlsDoRun), Nick Smith MP & Chair of the APPG Parkrun group, Ben Roach, Emily Fleuriot, Andrew Dempster, Lili Mooney, and of course our most recent guest the legendary double gold Olympian the Dame Kelly Holmes. And a huge thank you to YOU for listening. Wishing you all a very happy, healthy, and active 2026! 👟✨

Do make time to listen to the Dame Kelly episode and of course any, and all, of the above if you haven't yet had the chance- you will definitely be armed with all the inspiration and motivation you need to sustain you through the year.

😊
>>link to all episodes in comments below

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