One Small Step :The incredible story of parkrun
One Small Step :The incredible story of parkrun
hardback
Published:
10 April, 2025
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Description
The Sunday Times bestseller
This is the story of a simple idea that turned into a global movement. This is the story of parkrun, told for the very first time from the man who started it all.
Paul Sinton-Hewitt’s love for running was forged through a difficult childhood. It gave a young boy a sense of freedom and helped him build a life for himself. Years later when he suffered a serious injury that held him back from competitive running, Paul felt he’d lost all purpose in life.
That’s when he came up with a simple idea. He would start a weekly time trial run every Saturday morning in his local park. There would be no winners or losers, it would always be free and Paul would be there every week – even on Christmas Day – whether or not anyone else came. Little did he know that from just thirteen runners on that first Saturday, parkrun would grow into a 10 million strong community across five continents. Twenty years on parkrun continues to grow, bringing together people from all walks of life in search of health, happiness and community.
Filled with hope and optimism, One Small Step is a powerful affirmation of how coming together in simple ways can change our own lives and might even change the world.
*One Small Step was a Sunday Times n.3 bestseller w/e 19/04/2025
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781035065042 |
| ISBN10 | 1035065045 |
| Number Of Pages | 304 |
| Item Weight | 542 g |
| Product Dimensions | 161 x 240 x 30 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Pan Macmillan |
| Format | hardback |
Media Reviews
As an avid park runner I loved this book but there was so much more to Paul’s story than I could have imagined. A gripping read -- Joe Wilkinson
Parkrun gave me hope and a community in a time where I felt lost. Paul’s contribution to the world has helped so many people and understanding his story behind the worldwide movement is truly inspiring. This book is more than just a story about how parkrun began – it’s a powerful reminder about why we lace up our shoes in the first place -- Georgia Bell, Olympian and British 1500m record holder
Paul’s story is as fascinating and surprising as it is inspiring. His legacy is one of the greatest modern feel-good success stories -- Vassos Alexander, sports reporter and author of Swimmingly
This book is perfect to inspire those to take those first steps into running, it shows there’s still real strength and kindness in the world. Parkrun proves we haven’t lost faith in each other -- Aimee Faulkner
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Author's Bio
Paul Sinton-Hewitt has been recognised for his contributions to fitness and public health, receiving awards such as the CBE from Queen Elizabeth II for services to grassroots sports participation in 2014 and the Albert Medal from the RSA. One Small Step is his first book, written in collaboration with close friend and fellow runner Matt Whyman.