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
Nick Alexander: Running to Recovery
Nick Alexander's journey is a powerful testament to the transformative power of parkrun. After moving to Dublin, he found himself battling alcohol addiction and the isolation that goes with it. He sha...
23 Aug 202535min
Nick Blanchard: The Funnel of Love at Bushy!
Join me as I chat with Nick Blanchard, a dedicated parkrun enthusiast who has been a fixture at Bushy Park for over 15 years. Nick shares his journey from a non-runner, to runner and then to a key vol...
22 Aug 202527min
