This week, Catherine is joined by storyteller, creative director and much-loved parkrun volunteer Emily Fleuriot — a woman who brings imagination, compassion and community spirit into everything she does.

Emily’s parkrun journey spans run reporting, co-event directing at Figges Marsh junior parkrun, supporting parkrun inside UK prisons, and being an active member of Tooting Run Club. In this beautifully thoughtful episode, Emily reflects on the power of showing up — for ourselves and for each other.

Together we explore:
✨ The joyful chaos and deep meaning behind junior parkrun
🔒 What parkrun looks like inside the prison estate — and why representation matters
📖 How storytelling can build belonging, reshape narratives and change lives
🏃‍♀️ The magic of grassroots running communities
💛 Why volunteering continues to be the heartbeat of parkrun

Emily’s perspective is warm, grounded and deeply human. Whether you’re a seasoned parkrunner, a parkwalker, a volunteer, or someone curious about the power of community, this conversation will leave you inspired to connect more — and perhaps to judge less.

🎧 Tune in and meet Emily — a true champion of people, creativity and the parkrun spirit.

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