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Parkrunners Podcast
Catherine Stenson
22 episodes
3 hours ago
What if your healthiest future didn’t start with a grand plan — but with one small Saturday habit? In this episode of The Parkrunners Podcast, host Catherine Stenson is joined by Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi — GP, TV doctor, health coach, passionate parkrunner… and now a Team GB triathlete. Hussain shares his powerful story of transformation, from a once-sedentary lifestyle to elite-level sport, and how parkrun became the turning point. Together, Catherine and Hussain explore why movement really is ...
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What if your healthiest future didn’t start with a grand plan — but with one small Saturday habit? In this episode of The Parkrunners Podcast, host Catherine Stenson is joined by Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi — GP, TV doctor, health coach, passionate parkrunner… and now a Team GB triathlete. Hussain shares his powerful story of transformation, from a once-sedentary lifestyle to elite-level sport, and how parkrun became the turning point. Together, Catherine and Hussain explore why movement really is ...
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Health & Fitness
Mental Health,
Sports,
Running
Episodes (20/22)
Parkrunners Podcast
From Parkrun to Team GB: Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi Prescribes Movement as Medicine
What if your healthiest future didn’t start with a grand plan — but with one small Saturday habit? In this episode of The Parkrunners Podcast, host Catherine Stenson is joined by Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi — GP, TV doctor, health coach, passionate parkrunner… and now a Team GB triathlete. Hussain shares his powerful story of transformation, from a once-sedentary lifestyle to elite-level sport, and how parkrun became the turning point. Together, Catherine and Hussain explore why movement really is ...
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5 days ago
50 minutes

Parkrunners Podcast
Dame Kelly Holmes — From double Olympic gold champion to passionate parkrunner
New Year’s Day Special 🎧 This week on The Parkrunners Podcast, I’m joined by my extra special guest Dame Kelly Holmes — double Olympic gold medallist, passionate parkrunner, and a powerful voice for honesty around mental health. In this episode, Kelly shares the human side of high performance: the pressure that can sit behind achievement, what it takes to rebuild confidence, and why movement and community can be such a grounding force — at any age or stage. We talk about: The realities ...
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1 week ago
35 minutes

Parkrunners Podcast
Woden Pride: How Andrew & Lili are building an urban parkrun powerhouse
Eight weeks in. An ultra-urban setting in the heart of Canberra, Australia. And in week 2, a staggering 731 people showed up for Woden Town parkrun! In this episode of The Parkrunners Podcast, Catherine chats with Andrew Dempster and Lili Mooney, co-founders of Woden Town parkrun – one of Australia’s newest and busiest events. Set against high-rises, roads and shared paths, Woden Town proves you don’t need a picture-perfect park to build a powerful parkrun community. Andrew shares...
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3 weeks ago
33 minutes

Parkrunners Podcast
Inside Junior parkrun, Prison parkrun and Beyond — with Emily Fleuriot
This week, Catherine is joined by storyteller, creative director and much-loved parkrun volunteer Emily Fleuriot — a woman who brings imagination, compassion and community spirit into everything she does. Emily’s parkrun journey spans run reporting, co-event directing at Figges Marsh junior parkrun, supporting parkrun inside UK prisons, and being an active member of Tooting Run Club. In this beautifully thoughtful episode, Emily reflects on the power of showing up — for ourselves and for...
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1 month ago
37 minutes

Parkrunners Podcast
Hi-Viz Heroes, Grassroots Greatness & World Records - A Solo Catch-Up with Catherine Stenson
This week’s episode is a little different – it’s just you and me, your host Catherine Stenson. When a planned guest recording needed to be rescheduled because of a family emergency, I decided not to skip a week but to celebrate the incredible parkrun stories we’ve shared so far – and give you a sneak peek at who, and what’s, coming next on The Parkrunners Podcast. In this feel-good solo episode I reflect on: • The Instagram message that led to a conversation with US ultra runner a...
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1 month ago
18 minutes

Parkrunners Podcast
Brooklyn Bridge parkrun: How Ben Roach brought parkrun to NYC
In this episode I’m joined by Ben Roach, Brit abroad, sports & media lawyer, and founder/Event Director of Brooklyn Bridge parkrun – the very first parkrun in New York City and New York State. Ben and his American-born wife Beth moved from London to NYC with a shared mission: bring parkrun to their new home. Ben shares a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at how that dream became a weekly 5k under one of the world’s most iconic bridges – from navigating city bureaucracy and securing a rou...
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1 month ago
40 minutes

Parkrunners Podcast
Parliament, Parkrun & Public Health: A Conversation with Nick Smith, Labour MP
In this episode of The Parkrunners Podcast, Catherine is joined by Labour MP Nick Smith, Member of Parliament for Blaenau Gwent in South Wales and Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on parkrun. From a New Year’s resolution in 2017 to more than 240 parkruns and 50 volunteer stints, Nick shares how a Saturday morning 5k became a non-negotiable part of his life – for both his health and his community. With The Economist recently dubbing parkrun an “unwitting British public-health ...
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1 month ago
25 minutes

Parkrunners Podcast
Tasha Thompson: Making Space, Sparking Change
This week on The Parkrunners Podcast host, Catherine Stenson, is joined by Tasha Thompson – NHS professional, marathoner, community builder and founder of Black Girls Do Run UK. What started as Tasha’s personal love for lacing up her trainers has grown into a mission to make running more inclusive, joyful, and empowering for everyone. A chance encounter with a marshal opened her eyes to how underrepresented black women were in running, and she set out to change that by creating a community wh...
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2 months ago
28 minutes

Parkrunners Podcast
From Pushchair to PBs: A Dad & Son’s Parkrun Bond - Alex & Isaac Mann
This week on the Parkrunners Podcast, we meet Alex Mann—a passionate parkrunner and proud Dad—and his energetic 4-year-old son Isaac, who’s already chasing PBs (personal bests) at Junior parkrun in Hove! With a £1 reward from Mum, Dad, Nanny & Grandad for every new personal best, Isaac’s motivation is sky-high. But it’s not just about the numbers—Alex turns each Sunday 2k into a mission to beat the “bad guys” on the hills, helping Isaac push through with imagination and grit. This joyful ...
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2 months ago
24 minutes

Parkrunners Podcast
Celia Dawson OBE: The Headteacher Powering Parkrun Primary
Celia Dawson OBE is Headteacher at Cricket Green School—the SEN school that helped pilot parkrun primary, the new UK initiative twinning schools with local junior parkruns to get children more active. Celia is more than an Headteacher, she is an extraordinary and inspiring community leader and she shares how after completing ~102 parkruns herself, she now volunteers most weekends and channels that community spirit into school life—advocating for disadvantaged and SEND pupils, and showin...
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2 months ago
25 minutes

Parkrunners Podcast
Jan Lenton: 70 & Still Flying - From the First London Marathon to 50 Parkrun firsts!
This week on the Parkrunners Podcast, we meet Jan Lenton a true legend of the running world — she's a 70-year-old powerhouse who ran the very first London Marathon in 1981, when only 300 of the 7,200 runners were women. She finished in a remarkable 3:52. Today, she’s still going strong. A regular at Bromley parkrun and a proud member of Orpington Road Runners, she holds the record in her age category for finishing first at 50 consecutive, different parkruns across the UK. She’s a mother of th...
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2 months ago
22 minutes

Parkrunners Podcast
From Olympic Gold to Giving Back: Shona McCallin’s Next Chapter with parkrun
Olympic Gold Medallist Shona McCallin MBE joins host, Catherine Stenson, to talk about life after professional sport — from her incredible journey with Team GB Hockey to her new chapter as U18 England hockey coach, mentor, and 'parkrun primary' ambassador. Shona shares what fuels her passion for helping young people move more, learn from sport, and build community through parkrun. A conversation full of purpose, positivity, and the power of starting somewhere. Send us a text Thank you ...
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2 months ago
39 minutes

Parkrunners Podcast
Passports, Parkrun, Purpose: Darren Pead’s Global Alphabet Adventure
This week on the Parkrunners Podcast, we meet Darren Pead — Sydney-based entrepreneur, aviation enthusiast, and parkrun Australia’s social media and event ambassador. Darren isn’t just a parkrunner — he’s a serial alphabeteer, having completed a total of 378 parkruns at 278 different venues across 13 countries, and now closing in on his 10th full alphabet of parkrun locations. He has also completed an impressive 104 volunteer stints. For Darren, parkrun isn’t a hobby — it’s a lifestyle. He pl...
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3 months ago
28 minutes

Parkrunners Podcast
Greg Nance’s 'Run Far Story' - From Rock Bottom to River Miles!
What does it take to run the entire length of the Mississippi River — all 2,340 miles of it from source to sea? This week, I’m joined by Greg Nance, an American politician, ultrarunner, entrepreneur and youth mental health champion whose extraordinary feats have captured the world’s attention. Greg has already completed seven marathons on seven continents in seven days, smashed Fastest Known Times around the globe, and run 3,156 miles across the United States from New York to Washington. Now,...
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3 months ago
41 minutes

Parkrunners Podcast
Olwyn Dunne: , Running Powerhouse, Building Community, Beating the Odds
This week on the Parkrunners Podcast, we meet Olwyn Dunne, mum of 3 boys — is a Dublin-based powerhouse with a seriously impressive parkrun journey. With over 220 parkruns, 267 volunteer stints, and 65 marathons under her belt, Olwyn has spent more than a decade building community, championing inclusion, and literally saving lives. In her role as parkrun Ambassador for over 7 years, she helped launch Cabinteely and Shanganagh parkruns, and brought parkrun into a rehabilitation centre supporti...
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3 months ago
28 minutes

Parkrunners Podcast
John Altman - 🎭 From soap villain to parkrun hero!
Join us as we dive into the fascinating journey of John Altman, famously known as 'Nasty Nick Cotton' from EastEnders. After captivating audiences for nearly 30 years as a soap opera villain, John has embraced a new passion: parkrun. Discover how this iconic TV bad boy transformed into a dedicated parkrun lover and volunteer, sharing his love for fitness and community. Tune in to hear John's inspiring stories, from his days on set to his adventures on the running track. Don't miss this unique...
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3 months ago
32 minutes

Parkrunners Podcast
"Wonderwall of Achievements: Gary Doyle's Double Century Celebration"
In this episode, Catherine sits down with Gorey parkrun legend Gary Doyle, who recently celebrated a rare double milestone: 200 parkruns and 200 volunteer stints — on the same day. From barcode scanning to run directing, Gary’s commitment to community is matched only by his love of Oasis and his ever-expanding collection of running shoes! We explore how a newspaper article (and a nudge from his wife Aoife) kickstarted his @parkrun journey back in 2017, the joy of running alongside his son Noa...
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4 months ago
27 minutes

Parkrunners Podcast
Carol & Jonathan Dickinson: 18-year running and volunteering legends at Bushy Park!
From the very home of parkrun at Bushy Park in the UK, Carol and Jonathan have tirelessly dedicated themselves as serial volunteers and runners, not just for the adult parkrun but also for Junior parkrun. Their commitment weekend in and weekend out embodies the spirit of volunteerism that makes parkrun a global phenomenon. And as the global parkrun community hits its 1 millionth individual volunteer milestone this weekend (7th Sept 2025), there's no better time to join us as we dive in...
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4 months ago
28 minutes

Parkrunners Podcast
Pat McGrath: 700 parkruns, 20 years, One Community Heartbeat
Since the 5th ever parkrun in 2004, Pat McGrath has been lacing up—and lifting up—his community. With over 700 runs, 180+ volunteer stints, and nearly two decades coordinating 70+ helpers every Saturday at Bushy Park in the UK, Pat’s story is a masterclass in commitment, kindness, and the quiet power of showing up. Send us a text Thank you for tuning in. It's been great to have you here.. If you've enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review our podcast. Stay connected with us on...
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4 months ago
24 minutes

Parkrunners Podcast
Minreet Kaur: The Journalist Who Found Her Run
Minreet Kaur, an award-winning UK journalist, had never considered herself a runner. But during lockdown, she found an unexpected passion for the sport that changed her life. In this powerful episode, Minreet shares her parkrun journey from a self-proclaimed 'non-runner' to a community builder, and why she founded the Asian Women Run group. Discover how running became her therapy and her mission to help others find their stride. Send us a text Thank you for tuning in. It's been great to have ...
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4 months ago
23 minutes

Parkrunners Podcast
What if your healthiest future didn’t start with a grand plan — but with one small Saturday habit? In this episode of The Parkrunners Podcast, host Catherine Stenson is joined by Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi — GP, TV doctor, health coach, passionate parkrunner… and now a Team GB triathlete. Hussain shares his powerful story of transformation, from a once-sedentary lifestyle to elite-level sport, and how parkrun became the turning point. Together, Catherine and Hussain explore why movement really is ...