5K Yarns Podcast with BILLO | Ep.4 featuring guest Pippa WHITE.

 

🎙️ 5K Yarns Podcast with BILLO - Episode 4: Featuring Pippa White | parkrun Tourist & Volunteer Superstar 🌍

Welcome to another episode of the 5K Yarns Podcast with BILLO — where the finish line is just the beginning of the story!

This week, we sit down with the truly remarkable Pippa White (A1197634), one of parkrun’s most passionate global ambassadors. 🌟 With 410 parkruns, 267 locations visited, and an incredible 536 volunteer roles completed across 170 venues, Pippa’s journey is the perfect blend of adventure, commitment, and community spirit.

We dive deep into:

• How Pippa got started with parkrun back in 2014 🇬🇧

• Her passion for parkrun tourism across the UK, Europe — and dreams of visiting Australia 🇦🇺

• Balancing running, streaking (daily movement since 2019!), and incredible volunteering milestones 💬

• Mental health benefits of getting involved in parkrun 🧠

• Favourite events, travel stories, proud moments, and thoughts on what parkrun could improve 🏃‍♀️

• The spirit of welcoming newcomers and the magic behind the parkrun community ❤️

From her personal bests to unforgettable adventures, Pippa shares inspiring insights about why parkrun is much more than just a 5K — it's a way of life.

🎧 Tune in, lace up, and let’s go for a run together!

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Podcast Recorded: 12 May 2025.

Podcast Published: 14 May 2025.