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Paul S-H
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Founder of parkrun
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Delighted that my book, One Small Step is fast approaching publication day - 10th April.
2,000 signed copies will be available in the @parkrun shop.
tinyurl.com/3n8fk67m
They’re gone when they’re gone.

The signing process has begun
What a brilliant morning at Lands End parkrun. Sixth anniversary. Met the RCGP team that set it up and a wonderful volunteer team. Brilliant setting for a community gathering.
November 8, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Parkrunning in the most southerly mainland uk venue today.
November 8, 2025 at 7:47 AM
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EXCITING NEWS!!! On November 29th, a new Bay Area parkrun is starting up in San Francisco! Introducing Sunset Dunes parkrun! www.parkrun.us/sunsetdunes/
November 4, 2025 at 11:45 PM
I’m really looking forward to seeing the K.V. Switzer Awards presented by 261 Fearless on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Starting ceremony taking place in NY very soon.

www.youtube.com/live/vBxDDOJ...
K.V. Switzer Award Ceremony LIVE Stream in
YouTube video by 261 Fearless
www.youtube.com
November 1, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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Parkrun charity appoints interim boss as long-term chief
Parkrun charity appoints interim boss as long-term chief
Elizabeth Duggan joined Parkrun Global in April
www.thirdsector.co.uk
October 14, 2025 at 8:14 AM
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#parkrun is worth nearly £700m to UK economy and every £1 spent returned at least £16.70 in benefits.

Improvements to mental health (happiness and a sense of achievement) more important to increased life satisfaction than physical health.

blog.parkrun.com/uk/2025/10/1...
October 14, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Delighted with the choice of the global parkrun board to appoint Lil Duggan CEO

www.parkrun.com/news/
parkrun | parkrun Global appoints Elizabeth Duggan as permanent CEO
www.parkrun.com
October 7, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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Just another normal morning at #parkrun
October 4, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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Analysis of 78,000 UK parkrun runners shows mental‑health factors like happiness predict life‑satisfaction. The programme’s value is $835 million annually (PLOS Global Public Health). Read more: https://getnews.me/mental-health-beats-exercise-in-boosting-life-satisfaction/ #parkrun #mentalhealth
October 4, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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I just read about parkrun primary on IG. Another fantastic initiative. Congratulations @pauls-h.bsky.social 👏👏
September 12, 2025 at 3:29 PM
I wrote a love letter to all parkrun volunteers last week. I’ve had feedback that it wasn’t me who wrote the letter 😱. Fact is, I wrote it. Of course it was edited. I’m writing to one million people.
September 8, 2025 at 7:07 AM
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I broke my leg at 12 and thought being a doctor seemed helpful.

Now after treating thousands of patients, I know the truth:
Prevention beats treatment.
Community beats isolation.
Small habits beat big gestures.

Parkrun teaches all three.
June 24, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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In a Daily Maverick webinar on parkrun, the global phenomenon that has redefined Saturday mornings, founder Paul Sinton-Hewitt CBE and parkrun South Africa CEO Bruce Fordyce joined Mark Heywood to delve into the movement’s remarkable journey and its impact on millions.
DAILY MAVERICK WEBINAR: Parkrun’s enduring magic – free, fair and the family values behind the movement
www.dailymaverick.co.za
June 17, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Alf Shrubb 5 & 10K races 14th Sept. Entries now open. Join celebrity starter Vassos Alexander who will run the 10K and present prizes.

alfredshrubb10k.eventrac.co.uk/e/alf-shrubb...
June 16, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Well, after waiting for the launch of my book to pass, I have now ditched ‘the other place’. That means I’m only available here and insta now. I’m sure that all makes sense.
June 16, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Just chatted to Dominique Afacan about Nesting. Nothing to do with parkrun at all!

nesting.substack.com/p/festivals-...
Festivals for fatigued forty-somethings
Loos, no queues and good booze, PLUS the founder of Park Run invites us into his lovely house and I recommend some tasty stuff to eat, wear and play.
nesting.substack.com
June 11, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Webinar coming: events.dailymaverick.co.za/events/2025/...

Your chance to ask Bruce Fordyce anything about the Comrades ultra marathon and me about my new book ‘One Small Step’
Daily Maverick Events
South African news, opinion and investigations
events.dailymaverick.co.za
June 11, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Thank you David
May 28, 2025 at 6:49 PM
www.hayfestival.com/p-23640-paul...

Paul Sinton-Hewitt will be in conversation at Hay festival Wednesday 28 May 2025, with sports presenter and broadcast journalist, Ross Harries. The event will cover how Paul came up with the simple idea of a Saturday morning free weekly run.
Paul Sinton-Hewitt - Hay Festival
No running required as the founder of ParkRun tells his story.
www.hayfestival.com
May 20, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Very excited to be in Darby at the book festival this Saturday talking about my book ‘One Small Step’. Some ticket are still available. See you there: www.derbybookfestival.co.uk/events/paul-...
www.derbybookfestival.co.uk
May 20, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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As we enter Mental Health Awareness Week read this blog from Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi who is a GP and a triathlete! He shares his top five ways walking helps your mental health.

www.parkrun.org.uk/bartleypark/...

#loveparkrun #bartleypark #UKRunchat #mentalhealthawarenessweek #thisismycommunity
May 12, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Isn’t Junior @parkun just about the best thing ever invented. Smiley happy children enjoying exercise at their own tempo with friends and family looked after by this world champions. @parkrunUK @TyneGrparkrun
May 11, 2025 at 9:08 AM
So I’m off to Hexham to talk book ‘One Small Step’. Sunday 11th. See you there. www.hexhambookfestival.co.uk
Home - Hexham Book Festival
2025 Festival 2nd – 11th MayView All Events Hexham Book Festival 2025 The 19th Hexham Book Festival is now on sale. With 60 events over 10 days, and speakers including Mary Beard, Robin Ince, Patrick ...
www.hexhambookfestival.co.uk
May 10, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Tomorrow morning I’ll be chatting to Chris Evans and Vassos Alexander on the Virgin Radio show about my new book, a small step. How exciting.
April 24, 2025 at 11:28 AM