Paul Sinton-Hewitt CBE: Founder of the global phenomenon parkrun
From suffering an injury to changing the lives of so many across the UK and around the world with the global phenomenon, parkrun. Aimee Fuller speaks to Paul Sinton-Hewitt CBE, founder of parkrun to find out how it all began.
In our fifth episode, Aimee speaks with Game Changer and founder of parkrun, Paul Sinton-Hewitt. Growing up in South Africa, Paul found running brought him a sense of freedom unlike any other, but after suffering an injury that left him unable to compete in competitive running, he founded parkrun to help people of all abilities and backgrounds fall in love with the sport.
“Parkrun’s goal as a charity is to make the world healthier and happier through the means of these events.”
Find out how Paul Sinton-Hewitt CBE went from a simple idea to changing the lives of people all across the UK with his innovative idea, parkrun. Run by the community for the community, Paul speaks to Aimee about it all began.
We also hear from poet Robert Montgomery who created a poem that was read by broadcaster, Claire Balding, in honour of Paul and our other Sport Game Changers which was displayed in sporting locations across the UK. The poem ‘It’s Not About Winning’ was inspired by Paul’s parkrun mantra about it being a fellowship not a competition.
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