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Paul S-H

@pauls-h.bsky.social
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Founder of parkrun

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Local To Guernsey @localtoguernsey.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
parkrun founder celebrates the joy of community in Guernsey #LocalToGuernsey #GuerseyLocal #GuernseyNews
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parkrun founder celebrates the joy of community in Guernsey
The man responsible for getting hundreds of people out of bed for a run or walk around L’ancresse Common every Saturday has said one of the best things about parkrun is how it means different things to everyone taking part. Paul Sinton Hewitt was a gue...
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Steve Fenton @fentonsteve.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
@wholehogg.bsky.social Parkrun phone-in happening now! www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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Radio 4 - Listen Live - BBC Sounds
Listen live to Radio 4 on BBC Sounds
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the PRSD @theprsd.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Parkrun | making people feel better (and saving the NHS money) New data shows parkrun’s savings to the NHS in key health conditions along with reduced GP and hospital visits
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Parkrun | making people feel better (and saving the NHS money)
New data shows parkrun’s savings to the NHS in key health conditions along with reduced GP and hospital visits
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Paul S-H @pauls-h.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
A stunning morning at parkrun today. Haven’t properly seen the sun in months, but it was there today. Completely changed how I feel. Lancing parkrun is a beautiful gem of a parkrun
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Paul S-H @pauls-h.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
I got to meet Daphne at Cranleigh parkrun today. Highlight of the year.
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Rob Campbell @robcampbell15959.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
I wish Trump would do a #parkrun He’d be baffled. Lots of people trying hard, supporting each other, volunteering, nobody pays or gets paid, and even if you come first you can’t crow about it because it’s not an actual race. That urge to invade somewhere just sort of slips away.
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Paul S-H @pauls-h.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
Another wonderful morning with friends. Oh, and parkrun of course
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Paul S-H @pauls-h.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
To all parkrunners across Australia as you prepare for Saturday: be kind to one another, look out for those around you, and take strength from the simple act of coming together. Walk, jog, run, volunteer whatever feels right knowing that community, compassion & care are at the very heart of parkrun.
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Paul S-H @pauls-h.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
My heart goes out to everyone in Australia, and especially to the Bondi community. In moments like this, words feel small, but please know you are not alone. We stand with you in grief, in solidarity, and in hope — holding close the families, friends, first responders and all those affected.
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Baylands Nature Preserve parkrun @baylandsnatruepres.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Fun reminders: • We have the only parkrun in California on Thursday! Enjoy the likely sunshine and make room for all that food coming later! • Saturday is the inaugural event for the new Sunset Dunes parkrun! See www.parkrun.us/baylandsnatu... for more info.
Turkey-based hats are optional.
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Oak Hill parkrun @oakhillparkrun.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Fancy being in at the start of something new? Well a new junior parkrun is being set up in Borehamwood and volunteers are needed to set it up and become part of the core team. If you're interested, please contact Joe on the email address in the picture.
Junior parkrun details
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Paul S-H @pauls-h.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
I did a thing at the weekend: www.parkrun.org.uk/landsend/new...
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Land’s End parkrun’s 6th Birthday! #237 08/11/2025 | Land’s End parkrunFacebookXInstagramYouTubeTikTokLinkedIn
Land’s End parkrun is one of many worldwide free, fun, and friendly 5k community events that takes place every week
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Paul S-H @pauls-h.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
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.
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Paul S-H @pauls-h.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
Parkrunning in the most southerly mainland uk venue today.
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Baylands Nature Preserve parkrun @baylandsnatruepres.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
EXCITING NEWS!!! On November 29th, a new Bay Area parkrun is starting up in San Francisco! Introducing Sunset Dunes parkrun! www.parkrun.us/sunsetdunes/
Map showing the course for the Sunset Dunes parkrun.
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Paul S-H @pauls-h.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
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...
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K.V. Switzer Award Ceremony LIVE Stream in
YouTube video by 261 Fearless
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Third Sector @thirdsector.co.uk · 14/10/2025
Parkrun charity appoints interim boss as long-term chief
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Parkrun charity appoints interim boss as long-term chief
Elizabeth Duggan joined Parkrun Global in April
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Andrew Lawton @andrewlawton.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
#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...
A photo of a parkrun
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Paul S-H @pauls-h.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Delighted with the choice of the global parkrun board to appoint Lil Duggan CEO www.parkrun.com/news/
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parkrun | parkrun Global appoints Elizabeth Duggan as permanent CEO
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daz @darranpotter.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
Just another normal morning at #parkrun
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GetNews.me @getnews-me.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
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: getnews.me/mental-health-beats-exer… #parkrun #mentalhealth
Mental Health Beats Exercise in Boosting Life Satisfaction
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Charlie Massey @charliecoffee.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
I just read about parkrun primary on IG. Another fantastic initiative. Congratulations @pauls-h.bsky.social 👏👏
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Paul S-H @pauls-h.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
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.
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Dr Adrian Laurence @adrianlaurence.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
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.
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Daily Maverick @dailymaverick.co.za · 17/06/2025
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.
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DAILY MAVERICK WEBINAR: Parkrun’s enduring magic – free, fair and the family values behind the movement
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Paul S-H @pauls-h.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
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...
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Paul S-H @pauls-h.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
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.
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Paul S-H @pauls-h.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Just chatted to Dominique Afacan about Nesting. Nothing to do with parkrun at all! nesting.substack.com/p/festivals-...
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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.
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Paul S-H @pauls-h.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
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’
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Daily Maverick Events
South African news, opinion and investigations
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Paul S-H @pauls-h.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
Thank you David
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Paul S-H @pauls-h.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
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.
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Paul Sinton-Hewitt - Hay Festival
No running required as the founder of ParkRun tells his story.
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Paul S-H @pauls-h.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
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-...
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Bartley Park parkrun @bartleypark.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
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
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Paul S-H @pauls-h.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
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
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Paul S-H @pauls-h.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
So I’m off to Hexham to talk book ‘One Small Step’. Sunday 11th. See you there. www.hexhambookfestival.co.uk
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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 ...
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Paul S-H @pauls-h.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
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.
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Paul S-H @pauls-h.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Signing a book for a special friend. Guilia founded Treviso parkrun. ❤️
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Paul S-H @pauls-h.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
I’m looking forward to signing books at Waterstones Teddington 11am Saturday after attending @bushydubparkrun.bsky.social @parkrunuk.bsky.social
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Paul S-H @pauls-h.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
Oswestry tonight. One Small Step. Excited.
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Paul S-H @pauls-h.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Today is publication day. Nervous but also excited.
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Paul S-H @pauls-h.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
I’m looking forward to the start of my book tour ‘One Small Step’ in Manchester at Serenity Booksellers tomorrow at 6pm. @panmacmillan @mattwhyman @parkrun
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Paul S-H @pauls-h.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
Gone but not forgotten. An early adopter, stalwart and pioneering member of the wider parkrun team passed a few weeks ago. Today at Brighton & Hove parkrun we celebrated John Doherty’s contribution to his community. He never asked for anything in return but was part of the fabric of his community. ❤️
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Paul S-H @pauls-h.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
Volunteering at parkrun is a great way to start the weekend. Thanks for the @martinbamford.bsky.social
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Paul S-H @pauls-h.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
parkrunday. Sublime
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Paul S-H @pauls-h.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Brilliant to see Waterstones get behind the launch of my new book - One Small Step
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Paul S-H @pauls-h.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
parkrun Ambassadors ROCK
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Paul S-H @pauls-h.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Jesmond Dene parkrun. What a beaut. ❤️
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Paul S-H @pauls-h.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
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
PSH signing his book
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Paul S-H @pauls-h.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
There is something so special about being in Ireland and spending time with the folks at parkrun. Marlay parkrun exceeded all expectations today. Friendly, welcoming and powerfully restorative. Thanks for caring for me Ireland.
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Paul S-H @pauls-h.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
I’m no longer a regular runner. Arthritis has done my knee in. However, I’ve been working in the gym lately strengthening my leg & knee. With pain, I completed last weeks run in 30m. This week I am happy to report that with less pain I managed 26m. Good I love parkrun and running.
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