Parkrunners Podcast
Parkrunners Podcast shares real stories from the global parkrun community—runners, walkers, and volunteers whose lives have been transformed by movement and connection. Hosted by Catherine Stenson, each episode celebrates courage, belonging, and the quiet power of showing up.
Parkrunners Podcast
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 shares his courageous story of how he discovered parkrun, a simple weekly timed 5k event that became the foundation for his recovery. In this moving episode, discover how a community of runners and walkers helped him overcome his challenges, leading him to complete over 30 marathons and volunteer over 150 times.
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