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A digestible audio roundup of the goings on of everything that caught our eye from the weekend in parkrunworld.

Danny Norman and Nicola Forwood


    • Mar 31, 2015 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 44m AVG DURATION
    • 186 EPISODES


    Latest episodes from the parkrun show

    the parkrun show - The End

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2015 118:04


    It's time to say goodbye with an array of farewells in store. Nicola went to Wetherby parkrun, Danny went to celebrate with Darren Wood at Frimley Lidge as Darren finished his 500th parkrun but amongst all that the show reflects on the past three and a half years, thanks everyone involved and hears from a bunch of familiar voices. All that's left to say is kthxbai.

    the parkrun show - On Me 'Ed Son

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2015 55:35


    The penultimate show is here and in it Nicola went to Halifax parkrun's third event, Danny went to the Maidenhead parkrun inaugural (tut tut) plus they talk about crotchitting, poxes and look forward to the big 500 for Darren Wood.

    the parkrun show - Shoelace Goblins

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2015 46:22


    In this week's show Nicola double-knots at Roundhay parkrun, Danny gets gifts at Chichester parkrun, Tees Barrage parkrun whisper and they string things out to make Vicky Dick run longer.

    the parkrun show - The Short And The Long Of It

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2015 40:15


    In this week's show it's all about the length. Nicola was stuck in a car garage but still managed to parkrun whilst Danny went to the very new Cassiobury parkrun in Watford. They discuss course measurement, volunteering figures and more.

    the parkrun show - Sheeps

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2015 41:53


    In this week's show Nicola wishes for another to FTB whilst Danny fulfilled a two year promise of a visit to Wimpole Estate parkrun. They discuss a 250+1 Clubber, make apologies for man-flu mistakes and discuss a course change at the cradle of parkrun.

    the parkrun show - Cough

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2015 35:29


    In this week's show Nicola's busy being a social butterfly whilst poorly Danny revisited 'Chilly' Fields parkrun. They congratulate six new 250 Clubbers, one of whom is the youngest ever, announce the 40th Cowell Clubber plus read your Facebook General Interest comments.

    the parkrun show - Bun Button

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2015 29:06


    In this week's show Den Den Brandrick stands in for Nicola whilst Danny regales us with tales of going long at Bushy parkrun. They discuss Kiwinglish as well as letters from listeners about feeling at home at parkrun.

    the parkrun show - Frimley Lidge

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2015 42:52


    In this week's show Danny went to the very new South Oxhey parkrun and was all about the pace, Nicola went to Temple Newsam parkrun's second anniversary and they discuss Cowells, Owls, Towels and Shades of Grey.

    the parkrun show - Middle Class Toddler

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2015 34:55


    In this week's show Danny had his parkrun put on ice in Southampton, you know where Nicola went, they discuss snow, politics, LBC Radio, lost keys, warm roofs and all the sorts of things you'd associate with parkrun.

    the parkrun show - DFYTB

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2015 44:23


    In this weeks show; Benjamin the cat, undisclosed parkrun locations, Danny at Guildford parkrun, Cowell Clubbers, Darren Wood baby news, news of Chris Evans and a few tweets. Oh, Nicola went to Woodhouse Moor parkrun too.

    the parkrun show - Ahappening Ahoy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2015 45:20


    This week Nicola has a close shave on the ice at home, Danny went small with tbrciS at Cranleigh parkrun and he apologises a lot over small mistakes. They also talk about large attendances, runners getting lost and the third junior to reach 50 junior parkruns.

    the parkrun show - Tief His Cheese

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2015 34:06


    In this week's show Nicola made the 250 Club, Danny ran with a Tealeaf and they announce an important decision for the future. Danny also reveals he's in his vet's bad books.

    the parkrun show - Towel Runner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2015 42:58


    NYD runs ahoy! Nicola was at Brueton, Kingsbury Water and Woodhouse Moor(!) parkruns whilst Danny did his traditional double of Bushy/Kingston but then was at Panshanger parkrun on the normal Saturday. They talk Cross Country logistics, family benchmarks and a little about towels.

    the parkrun show - Barcode Hoovers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2014 35:03


    Post-Christmas confusion reigns. There are some stats that may be correct and an array of people hitting benchmarks all over parkrunworld. Nicola and Danny were parkrunning on Christmas Day, whilst Danny profiles Buckingham parkrun after his visit there on parkrunday itself.

    the parkrun show - A New Home For Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2014 31:23


    A warm and bubbly, yet also shambolic statistic infused podcast pre-Christmas! Nicola had a chaotic parkrun whilst Danny had a fun one. They talk about Ron Hill's 50 years of running, Ultra-parkrun communities and Crisis at Christmas.

    the parkrun show - Michael Buglas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2014 40:37


    Christmassy jingle confusion! pPOTY 2014! Most Events table details! Nicola celebrated arbitrary whilst Danny went to the very new Brentwood parkrun in Essex. Another show with all the usual fun.

    the parkrun show - ILOVEPARKRUN

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2014 32:13


    In this week's show alongside discussion of volunteer topics Nicola runs for the potty whilst Danny runs and goes. They discuss spelling things using parkrun event names, special parkrunners at Bere Island parkrun and much more.

    the parkrun show - Goofie, Kazou and Betty Boo

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2014 45:09


    A stacked show this week. Nicola went to the inevitable location, but they had Kerri French at Yeovil Montacute parkrun whilst Danny revisited Tilgate parkrun. They talk about the parkrun book, PPOTY and rehoming cats amongst many other things.

    the parkrun show - Tyney Teeny

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2014 34:03


    This week: French Dreamies, cheesy crisps plus conservation legislation and geological conservation designations. Nicola gives a concise mention of Leeds parkrun whilst Danny gives Richmond parkrun their first ever profile on the show.

    the parkrun show - Yay

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2014 35:29


    It starts with a cat attack and ends with a bonnet de douche. Nicola went to Clumber Park parkrun where she was quizzed whilst Danny went to Colwick parkrun and was engrossed. They celebrate the Lord Chairman's 250, empathise with fellow admins and chat Wilson Kipsang and Dennis Kimetto.

    the parkrun show - Judgey McJudgeface

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2014 33:10


    Nicola went back to Nostell Priory parkrun to get a better flavour of them post-inaugural whilst Danny whinges about his ailments whilst he profiles the all new Tring parkrun. They discuss nutrition ethics, celebrate more 250 Clubbers and a 104% Age Grader amongst other things.

    the parkrun show - Small Michael

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2014 35:52


    Nic Nic and Dan Dan are back! Nicola harked back a week to her visit to Pennington Flash parkrun whilst Danny popped to the running royalty laden Cranleigh parkrun. They celebrate the first junior in the Universe to reach 50 junior parkruns, Chauffeur Ramek and Snapchat Hannah are celebrities and Danny chats about his holiday just a little bit.

    the parkrun show - DNF

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2014 22:00


    In this week's show, Helen is joined last minute by the lovely Kerri French. Helen has been DNF-ing at Harrogate parkrun (Shock Horror!) whilst Kerri was trying not to get her fingers broken at Woodley parkrun. They discuss their dislike of technology, congratulate some more 250 club members and send lots of parkrun love to family Forwood.

    the parkrun show - Funicular Clock

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2014 27:04


    On this week's show Den Den Windmill is joined by Helen 'Wonky Donkey' Williams AND baby Aston. Den Den was mistaken for Danny at Folkestone parkrun whilst Helen watched Tom run at Harrogate parkrun. They talk about photo finishes, mud and lots of cake. But can Helen resist mentioning the 'B' word again...

    the parkrun show - Bewbs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2014 34:01


    In this week's show Helen Williams stands in for Nicola and reveals her baby brain has scrambled her diary processing abilty, Danny's parkrun plans were sent awry by illness to TIO and there is much talk about the bewbs.

    the parkrun show - Tomothy Bennet

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2014 49:36


    It's a special show celebrating Bushy parkrun's 10th Anniversary, the cradle of parkrun. Nicola and Danny plus a whole host of familiar names were there on the morning and they bring you a flavour of the day.

    the parkrun show - Crush You With Passion

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2014 32:57


    Impeccable is this week's word of choice. We'll skip over where Nicola was whilst Danny was in the north! At Heaton parkrun as matter of fact with Steve Way and Ron Hill. They discuss pacing strategies and look forward to the 10th Anniversary.

    the parkrun show - Apple Hospital

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2014 34:28


    It's finally here, one week late. Nicola went to the inaugural Wakefield Thornes parkrun whilst Danny was being interviewed by Mike Bushell for BBC Breakfast at Bedfont Lakes parkrun and then interviewed him in return. There's also a literal parkrun wedding and a beach clean up.

    the parkrun show - Olive's Corner

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2014 32:51


    In this week's show Nicola gave love to Baby Aston at Leeds parkrun whilst Danny gave love to Horsham parkrun. They announce record global turnouts, two new Cowell Clubbers and bring you a wonderful tribute to Olive Brearey.

    the parkrun show - Keep Playing Your Instrument Ollie

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2014 32:07


    Music maestro please! ... Please take their instruments away! In the third birthday show Nicola and Danny bring you castanets, cat bells and singing, briefly. Danny was at Arrow Valley parkrun whilst you know where Nicola was. They also celebrate the Big Kahuna of Uber Tourists joining the 250 Club, celebrate the 20th Cowell Clubber as well as other landmarks.

    the parkrun show - Save The Bees

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2014 29:53


    In this week's show Nicola went to somewhere she'd been before and so did Danny but he'd not been there for a long while. They say hello to Aston Tiger, discuss litter picks and saving bees plus they bring you parkrun song titles amongst other stuff.

    the parkrun show - Pygmy Mammoths

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2014 27:11


    This week's show features baby & pygmy mammoths, long unseen friends whilst Nicola went to Fabbey parkrun and Danny went to Riddlesdown parkrun. They talk 250s and the Cowell Club, Join In at Mile End juniors, the back catalogue and much more.

    the parkrun show - Sprogs Ahoy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2014 31:53


    In this week's show Nicola didn't make it to Oakwell Hall parkrun, Danny went to a wonderful inaugural at Woking parkrun and explains why most likely no more inaugurals in future for him and they bring you listener's highlights from the weekend.

    the parkrun show - Lovin' It Lovin' It Lovin' It

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2014 29:00


    In this week's show Nicola was ready to deliver at Roundhay parkrun and Danny popped to the coast to see some Bushy parkrun legends at Bognor Regis parkrun. They also pick a few highlights from the listeners and chat briefly about Liz McColgan and Join In at Tollcross parkrun.

    the parkrun show - You Shall Not Pass!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2014 30:24


    One did pass. In this week's show Nicola lied. She missed saying hello to an uber tourist. She didn't even stay around after her parkrun. Danny however had a great time at the second Dartford parkrun! They also talk Brighton records, Commonwealth athletes at Glasgow parkruns and even about a bomb scare.

    the parkrun show - Firm WiFi and Fist Bumps

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2014 22:30


    Danny is live (not live) from Glasgow and broadcasting outdoors! Nicola is in the warmth of her home with stable WiFi. Danny is Commonwealthing and went to Springburn parkrun whilst Nicola went to the inuagural Nostell Priory parkrun. They chat The Way of Steve and The Pace of Dave amongst other things.

    the parkrun show - Acoustically Acapella

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2014 25:23


    The Mighty Den Den Windmill fills in last minute for Nicola as poor Poppy is ill. Den Den did a bit of Chang-chasing at Margate parkrun and ended up with a course PB, Danny went all quiet at the tranquil Fountains (Fabbey) Abbey parkrun plus they talk about Commonwealth elites getting a spin out at various parkruns.

    the parkrun show - Whoosh

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2014 25:54


    Nicola and Danny are back hosting together and presenting tout de suite! They have Kerri French at Delamere parkrun, Danny is Lon-Done again after going to Peckham Rye parkrun and they keep it all brief!

    the parkrun show - Sharkbait Ooh Ha Ha

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2014 38:27


    Danny's back from his break and joined by Helen as Nicola hasn't got Poppy cover just yet. Helen was surrounded by the TdF in Yarkshire whilst Danny was rampantly running round rubble at Northala Fields parkrun. They talk Malawi, Finding Nemo and 50 different events plus much more.

    the parkrun show - Anyone For Dennis?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2014 43:27


    The Windmill and The Wonky host proceedings this week centred around potentially exploding dinner. Dennis was RD at his home parkrun of Margate, the land of Energy Windmills, and Helen wasn't at Harrogate, or in Yorkshire, but at Keswick parkrun! They bring you news from around parkrun world and we send love and well wishes to Nicola's husband Ben.

    the parkrun show - Teletubbies say...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2014 38:12


    In this week's show it's the take-over of the stand-ins. Stand-in Danny, Dennis is joined by stand-in Nicola - Kerri French. Dennis was Run Directing at Ashford parkrun whilst Kerri was waxing lyrical about inaugurals at Northala Fields. They are joined by Craigie-Lee Patterson who was at Peckham Rye parkrun's inaugural event and the Ant & Dec of parkrunworld bring us tales from Carlisle parkrun. There's parkrun picks galore and twitter been making Dennis sing again.

    the parkrun show - SeeBeeEee

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2014 41:56


    Dennis plans his full time takeover of the parkrun show...watch this space! Dennis went to the dog-free Canterbury parkrun, where fields are different; whilst Nicola did a Helen Williams and went to Harrogate to get all excited about Le Tour. They announce PPSH's CBE and their tweets of the week are spookily connected.

    the parkrun show - ID10T-All the beeps

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2014 47:47


    In this week's show Dennis is the new Danny and counts to 10 in bloopers to edit. Nicola got soaked at the inaugural Humber Bridge parkrun and Dennis gives you 2-4-1 on parkruns (Kingston parkrun AND Margate parkrun) as well as getting Jacob back on the show! They talk biblical weather and Nicola forces Dennis to check out a new parkrun just for the parkrun show; whilst, neither of them do the Cowell Club justice.

    the parkrun show - Pink Windmill

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2014 71:58


    Helen steps in to cover for Danny while he's on his break, but he sneaks into the show to bring audio from the 2nd annual parkrun ambassadors' weekend. Helen goes to Poole...no, Leeds...no, Harrogate parkrun, whilst Nicola almost kills herself running with Chrissie Wellington at Cannon Hill parkrun. Roving reporter Rory Tealeaf reports from Ireland, they bring you insights into the growth of junior parkrun and even discuss biscuit selections.

    the parkrun show - Meatstick Lunchtime

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2014 64:38


    In this week's show Nicola went to a Leeds based parkrun at Cross Flatts where she had a cheap breakfast, Danny went to Southwark parkrun with an array of parkrun types before taking part in the Westminster Mile 'parkrun wave' and they induct five people into the 250 Club. They also talk about the moon and the term 'fun run'.

    the parkrun show - Squeezy Window Man

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2014 51:59


    Nicola's back refreshed and raring to podcast! Nicola was at Roundhay parkrun, Kerri French pops in from Buckingham parkrun's inaugural, Danny went to Upton Court parkrun and 220 miles around London plus they bring you window cleaners, a super VW50 and a cat charity challenge.

    the parkrun show - Swan's Flapper

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2014 62:20


    Helen Williams fills in for Nicola once again and can't recall where she was due to baby brain. Danny doesn't want to talk about his week, but luckily has a replacement parkrun profile in place all the way from Poland. They also talk 1803 and the pleasure of volunteering.

    the parkrun show - Wheels On Meals

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2014 59:23


    Whilst Nicola is off tanning herself Helen Williams steps in to her boots. Helen was at Harrogate parkrun (which is the new Leeds) whilst Danny was at the inaugural Rushmoor parkrun in Surrey with a record UK turnout for a first event. They talk about inspiring octogenarians, various achievements and have the last ever WJH.

    the parkrun show - Dannis Mangle

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2014 62:02


    RAWR! In this week's show Nicola went to the fast and flat inaugural Hartlepool parkrun whilst Danny went to the inaugural Royal Tunbridge Wells parkrun. They have an interview with an Uber Tourist, chat about run streaks and sage words from our junior contingent.

    the parkrun show - Warwy Teesleef

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2014 64:36


    It has Bradford parkrun! It has Roundshaw parkrun! It has Abingdon parkrun! It's has laughs! It has mirth! It has bickering. Plus it has the usual fun of the fair including a new Cowell Club member, Super Vets and Uber Tourists.

    the parkrun show - Hairy Matso

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2014 59:26


    VMLMLMLMLMLMLMLM. A super busy weekend in the world of running for Danny as he Expo'd, parkran at Burgess parkrun and did the VMLM the following day. Meanwhile Nicola finally got to Catton parkrun, plus they talk body paint and mini-quizzes.

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