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 — ...
11 Okt 202528min
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 a...
3 Okt 202541min
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 6...
27 Sep 202528min
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...
20 Sep 202532min
"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 scanni...
13 Sep 202527min
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 park...
6 Sep 202528min
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 Saturd...
30 Aug 202524min
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,...
23 Aug 202523min
