Paul S-H

@pauls-h.bsky.social

Founder of parkrun

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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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.

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.

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.

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

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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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.

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.

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.