The Power Playlist! with Founder of parkrun Paul Sinton-Hewitt

This week on the RunPod PowerPlaylist, Jenni’s joined by none other than Paul Sinton-Hewitt, the legendary founder of parkrun.

While Paul prefers the peaceful rhythm of his own breath and the sounds of nature on a run, don’t let that fool you - his musical taste is anything but quiet.

Expect a playlist that powers you through every step - from banging rock anthems like AC/DC to the soulful harmonies of Simon and Garfunkel. Paul knows that a thumping tune will help you through a painful exercise, and his choices bring just the right mix of energy and emotion to fuel your next session.

Plus, he shares some top podcast recommendations for your cool-down walks or post-run inspiration.

Press play, lace up, and let’s go.

Welcome to RunPod, the weekly run club you can join simply by listening. In this series Jenni Falconer welcomes special guests who share that passion for running. Together they’ll discuss the challenge, reward and sometimes obsession of pounding the pavement whilst asking what drives us to run, why some catch the bug more than others, and how it can transform the lives of those who do it. Along the way, you'll hear top training tips, monumental mistakes and some inspirational stories. So, whether you’re a seasoned marathoner, treadmill trainer, fitness guru or simply putting off that Sunday jog, RunPod is here for you.

• No. of episodes: 463
• Latest episode: 2025-06-22
• Health & Fitness Sports Running

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