Founder of ParkRun Paul Sinton-Hewitt

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Sports, Running, Health & Fitness

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🗓️ 10 April 2025

⏱️ 54 minutes

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Summary

This week on RunPod, Jenni is joined by a true running rockstar – Paul Sinton-Hewitt, the legendary founder of parkrun.

What started as a simple run in London’s Bushy Park has exploded into a global movement across five continents. Paul’s vision has inspired millions to lace up their trainers, not only transforming physical health but also making a powerful impact on mental wellbeing.

In this episode, Paul shares the incredible journey of how parkrun grew from a small gathering to a worldwide phenomenon – one that’s sparked friendships, marriages, and a love of running for people of all ages and abilities. He opens up about the legacy he’s built, the community it’s created, and what it feels like to be recognised (and papped!) by fans more often than most celebrities.

Plus, he chats about his new book ‘One Small Step’ – the definitive account of the run that became a movement.

Whether you’re a parkrun regular or just love a good running story, this is one not to miss.

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0:00.0	This podcast is sponsored by Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra and Watch 7.
0:04.9	The smart watch is built for those who want to push their limits and perform at their best every single day.
0:11.6	Now it's time to thank our partner for this episode of Rumpod, Radox.
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0:22.0	makes perfect sense. I mean, it's going to be a big day and if you're running, you absolutely
0:26.7	need to feel powered up for it. I am so excited to be taking part again. Every year on race day,
0:33.0	I start the day with a shower and one of Ray Do's mood-boosting shower gels which will be perfect
0:39.1	to energize me early that morning and then afterwards when I'm probably walking very very very slowly
0:45.3	after running 26.2 miles to the finish line I'll be dreaming of a recovery bath with some
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1:03.0	exciting announcements and upcoming competitions. You. Yeah, you sitting there. I know what you're
1:09.1	thinking of. I know what you're really thinking of.
1:11.6	You want that cheese snack.
1:12.6	Yeah.
1:13.6	The one you steal from your kids' lunchbox,
1:15.6	perfectly round, cheesy and baked to perfection.
1:18.6	The one you hide on the top shelf so your short game can't reach.
1:21.6	The one you keep in your glove box for traffic jams?
1:23.6	Or just because?
1:24.6	You're thinking of mini-cheddars. Oh, did it just make it worse by mentioning
1:28.6	it? Sorry, go on. Give in, I would. Mini-cheddars baked with real cheese. Still thinking about it,
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