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Hosted by Catherine Stenson · 🇺🇸 US · EN-GB · 37 episodes
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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.
Catherine Stenson hosts Parkrunners Podcast, a health show with 37 episodes published.
What happens when parkrun becomes more than a Saturday morning habit and grows into a family legacy spanning three generations? In this warm and uplifting episode, Catherine is joined by Sonya Byers OBE , a parkrun trust
We all want to live longer. But perhaps the better question is... how do we live better? This week on the Parkrunners Podcast , Catherine is joined by Tim Howe , founder of The Longevity Games , former parkrun Run Direct
This week I’m thrilled to welcome my very first parkrun Japan guest — Akihiro Matsuda — whose beautiful mantra is: “parkrun exists in every place I call home.” Akihiro’s parkrun story spans Singapore and Japan , and it’s
This week on the Parkrunners Podcast, Catherine Stenson is joined by one of the UK’s most recognisable broadcasters — but also one of the parkrun community’s most inspiring runners — Sophie Raworth. Many people know Soph
Chaarlee Eastmond never thought running was for people like him. Growing up overweight and struggling with confidence, food, and identity, Chaarlee eventually reached a serious health crossroads at 28 stone and pre-diabe
How parkrun became the rhythm of one family’s life In this heartwarming episode of The Parkrunners Podcast , I’m joined by Christine Wilson and her 13-year-old daughter Layla from The parkrun family — a lovely grassroots
In this uplifting episode of The Parkrunners Podcast , I’m joined by the wonderful Priti Kaur — a 75-years-young parkrunner from Osterley parkrun whose story is full of grit, resilience and abundant positivity. Priti is
After a short pause (and a few behind-the-scenes technical podcasting hurdles!), I’m so excited to be back with a truly global parkrun story — and this one is worth the wait. This week, I’m joined by Sue from South Afric
What starts as a simple Saturday-morning 5k can grow into a life of community-building, adventure… and purpose. In this episode of The Parkrunners Podcast, I’m joined by the remarkable Chris Seymour — co-founder of parkr
In this episode of The Parkrunners Podcast, Catherine Stenson chats with Tom Sharples (@tom_tries_running), who went from never running to finishing the London Marathon after a work colleague dared him to enter the ballo
This week on The Parkrunners Podcast , I’m joined by the one and only Commeletia — and yes, she genuinely believes she may be the only Commeletia in the UK (possibly the world), which has earned her the affectionate nick
What if your Saturday morning 5k didn’t just change your fitness… but changed your whole life? In this Valentine’s Day Special Edition of The Parkrunners Podcast, I’m joined by James & Lynne Donaldson — whose relationshi
This week I’m joined by Mike Seaman — founder and CEO of Raccoon Media Group and the driving force behind the award-winning National Running Show. Mike’s story is a fascinating mix of community, ambition, and doing hard
What starts as a holiday curiosity can turn into a global Saturday-morning habit. This week I’m joined by Marcia Dubbelaar — my first Dutch guest — who discovered parkrun while travelling in South Africa and went on to b
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, h
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 menta
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
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
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 ce
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
James Donaldson
Your Gift of Life Foundation
1 appearance on this show
Dame Kelly Holmes
Team GB Olympic gold medallist
1 appearance on this show
Nick Smith
Member of Parliament for Blaenau Gwent · Nova Southeastern
1 appearance on this show
Akihiro Matsuda
parkrun Japan
1 appearance on this show
Christine Wilson
parkrun
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Chris Seymour
parkrun New Zealand
1 appearance on this show
Mike Seaman
Raccoon Media Group
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Tasha Thompson
Black Girls Do Run UK
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