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 taking on the London Marathon for the second time, determined to cross the finish line and finally earn the medal she has dreamed of for so long. After first attempting the race in 2023, she was later diagnosed with myeloma, a blood cancer, and has since come through treatment and into remission. Now, with her trademark warmth, courage and determination, she’s back on the start line.

We talk about her love of movement, how parkrun helped her rebuild strength and joy, why community matters so much, and what it means to keep saying yes to life — even after the toughest of chapters.

This is a story of hope, comeback, and the power of putting one foot in front of the other. Give her a listen and show Priti some love!

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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 Africa, whose parkrun journey didn’t exactly start with love at first run…

In fact, Sue was a very reluctant parkrunner at the beginning.

But everything changed when she and her husband took a gap year travelling across APAC — including Australia, New Zealand and Malaysia — and discovered a whole new side to parkrun:
> community
> connection
> and a growing obsession with parkrun tourism and challenges

Fast forward to today, and Sue has:
🏃‍♀️ Completed 334 parkruns
🌍 Visited 300 different parkrun locations
🙌 Volunteered 167 times across 165 venues

In this episode, we explore:

• How parkrun can go from “not for me” to a life-changing habit
• The magic of parkrun tourism across continents
• The role of community when travelling the world
• Why volunteering becomes just as meaningful as running
• And what keeps Sue coming back week after week, location after location

This is a story about transformation, adventure, and the unexpected joy of saying “yes” to something new.

If you’ve ever been curious about parkrun — or needed a little nudge to try a new event — this episode might just be it.

🎧 Tune in and join us on this global parkrun journey.

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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 parkrun New Zealand and the founder of Queenstown parkrun (my personal favourite parkrun outside of Bushy Park!). Chris is also one of a tiny group** worldwide to complete the legendary Marathon Grand Slam — including running a marathon at the North Pole and in Antarctica.

But this isn’t just a story about extraordinary start lines. It’s about how parkrun creates belonging, how community fuels resilience, and how running can become a powerful force for good — including Chris’s charitable mission Run Over MLD, inspired by his great-niece Cori.

In this conversation, you’ll hear:

• How parkrun captured Chris’s heart — and why he helped grow it in New Zealand
• The story behind launching Queenstown parkrun and what makes it so special
• What it’s really like to run at the North Pole and in Antarctica
• The mindset behind big goals — and the quiet power of simply showing up
• How Chris has used running to raise awareness and funds through Run Over MLD

🎧 Listen now, and if this episode resonates, please follow/subscribe and share it with a parkrunner (or future parkrunner) who needs a lift today.

** 192 athletes worldwide who have conquered marathons on 7 continents + the North Pole Marathon®

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