With Me Now's podcast

Danny Norman and Nicola Forwood

Parkrun

Community Engagement

Volunteering

Running

Caffeine Bullet

Park Run

Christmas

Community

London Marathon

Mental Health

Social Media

5K App

Park Run Community

Junior Parkrun

Wales

Great Yarmouth North Beach

Running Community

Running Safety

Volunteers

Storm Darragh

With Me Now is a show about parkrun passion by passionate parkunners. Nicola Forwood and Danny Norman return from a 3-year hiatus of parkrun podcasting to bring home the going's on from around parkrunworld. From touring to volunteering and everything inbetween.

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	385	Founded	8 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	Health & FitnessFitnessRunningSports

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Latest Episodes

With Morden 999 parkruns Now - Expl

It's a big one. Fnar. There's ashes, Explorers and geese. Nicola went to Blyth Links parkrun in Northumberland and enjoyed their beautiful beach whilst Danny was at a landmark Thing down in Morden parkrun, SW London, having a lengthy chat with Darren... more

4 Jun 2026 • 1 hr 51 min

With Toadily Ribbiting Content Now - Bosh and Hoot

Danny and Nicola amongst other things pond-er German invites, parkurns, the new milestones (this especially), and Danny profiles two Netherlands events on Whit Monday weekend: Kralingse Bos parkrun in Rotterdam and Delftse Hout parkrun in Delft.

28 May 2026 • 1 hr 40 min • Most popular

With A Voronoid Android Now - Vorovoid and Mygel

Nicola and Danny talk about Danny's lost record, bug splat surveys, 6-minute air rides, guarantee a Dolly mention, rat marshals, thank 'aql' for their text service, talk a little on that forthcoming 1000th parkrun, Nicola gets shouted at and Danny st... more

21 May 2026 • 1 hr 25 min

With A Modern Day Ernest Shackleton Now - bug theories and bugbears

Unbeweevable! Sir David is 100, the Navigator Trend, St Helena travel and A12345678 are just a few of the topics this week. Bev and Nigel twitch at Clair parkrun in Haywards Heath whilst Dan Solo goes Voronoi filling at the lovely St Matthew's Field ... more

14 May 2026 • 1 hr 6 min

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Recent Guests

Darren Wood

Parkrun regular; central figure of the 1000th Parkrun event at Morden

Parkrun community

Episode: With Morden 999 parkruns Now - Expl

Martin Barton

Run Director/Volunteer host at Kralingse Bos parkrun (Rotterdam)

Kralingse Bos parkrun

Episode: With Toadily Ribbiting Content Now - Bosh and Hoot

Mike Gerling

Parkrun event staff/volunteer at Rotterdam Delft events

Kralingse Bos / Delftse Hout parkruns

Episode: With Toadily Ribbiting Content Now - Bosh and Hoot

Annabelle O'Toole

Parkrun participant and family member involved in milestones

Dublin, Ireland parkrun community

Episode: With Toadily Ribbiting Content Now - Bosh and Hoot

Hilary Bruce

Run Director, Bridgewater St Matthews Field Parkrun

St Matthews Field Parkrun (Bridgewater)

Episode: With A Modern Day Ernest Shackleton Now - bug theories and bugbears

Andrew Huggins

Co-Event Director (co-ED) at Beccles Quay parkrun

Beccles Quay parkrun

Episode: With Pencil, Pendulum, Penfold, Penzance Now - Mum's gone to Antarctica

Indy White

Co-event director / marshal at West Stow Country Park Run

West Stow Country Park Run

Episode: With Wondering What A Saturday Lie-In Is Now - World's smallest carefree violin

Alex Ferrari

Event director at Holme Pierrepont Park Run

Holme Pierrepont Park Run

Episode: With A Walk In The Park Now - shush about the swoosh

Andy Palmer

Run director at Holme Pierrepont Park Run

Holme Pierrepont Park Run

Episode: With A Walk In The Park Now - shush about the swoosh

Hosts

Danny Norman

Host with long-running involvement in parkrun-focused programming; known for on-site reporting, banter, and community storytelling.

Nicola Forwood

Co-host known for positive reflections on aging, volunteering perspectives, and community storytelling.

Bev Gao

Co-host/regular contributor providing guest segments and running anecdotes; adds community insight.

Nigel Lee

Co-host contributing running club and event-wide commentary; adds on-site operational perspective.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 485 ratings

Fun, informative and the place to go for all things parkrun
A weekly hour (plus) of all things parkrun. The banter between Danny and Nicola is very entertaining! You get all the latest news about parkrun. They love parkrun, but they are independent so will praise and criticise. Keep up the great work!
Apple Podcasts
5
Chris-H-28
Ireland9 months ago
With Me and headphones Now
If you’re a parkrun enthusiast you need to listen to this podcast. Information, news, chat and community it’s got it all. You might be lucky and get a shoutout for your thing or your arbitrary! Thanks Danny and NikNik.
Apple Podcasts
5
MattBushby
United Kingdoma year ago
Can't believe I have been missing out!
How have I only just found this podcast!!! A great listen and will be catching up with the back catalogue on my parkrun adventures. Keep up the great work.
Apple Podcasts
5
Action Jackson 81
United Kingdoma year ago
The best parkrun podcast around
Danny and Nicola both provide a great topical podcast about this thing called parkrun we all obsess over. IZ
Apple Podcasts
5
IZaffar
United Kingdoma year ago
Superb parkrun content
It’s never light and tight… but it’s always interesting and informative. Essential listening if you enjoy parkrun. Sometimes I’ve taken a break when the politics of parkrun have been a bit too much and I know it must be hard for Danny and Nic to keep it going at those times, but it’s great that they tackle those tricky topics and don’t shy away from being a critical friend. A fantastic podcast.
Apple Podcasts
5
Daisy Duck 2109
United Kingdoma year ago

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Fans highlight the hosts' deep knowledge of parkrun culture and diverse global coverage.

Listeners praise the show for feeling like a welcoming parkrun family with entertaining banter and practical updates.

Many appreciate independent, candid discussion that balances praise with constructive critique.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts	#26	United Kingdom/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts	#96	Australia/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts	#24	Ireland/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts	#51	South Korea/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts	#104	New Zealand/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts	#106	Sweden/Sports/Running

Talking Points

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With Morden 999 parkruns Now - Expl

Q: What was it like to reach the 1000th Parkrun milestone?

Darren describes a mix of emotion and gratitude, noting the support from volunteers and fellow Parkrunners, and emphasizing that the milestone is about Parkrun as a community, not just a personal achievement.

With A Walk In The Park Now - shush about the swoosh

Q: What was the core issue with Nike's campaign at Parkrun events?

The core issue was that Nike used on-site guerrilla marketing that belittled walkers, disrupted volunteer-led events, and sparked strong reactions about inclusivity and brand alignment with Parkrun's community ethos.

With A Signature Turn To The Camera Now - turst

Q: How has Vermuyden Way been going since the last update?

Ady Tuplin describes a positive, tight-knit core team and a manageable but evolving event with ongoing volunteer support and community engagement.

With Mergers And Acquisitions Now - image thievery

Q: What are your thoughts on the impact of the changes in sponsorship on the park run community?

The discussion highlights how running brands have changed and the nostalgia associated with past sponsors, mentioning how community engagement has shifted over time.

With Budgie Smuggling Now - don't let the door

Q: How do you feel about the recent departure of Rush Jeffries?

Danny expressed mixed feelings, acknowledging that while the change may benefit the organization, he felt uncomfortable celebrating someone's departure due to personal implications. He has had a complicated history with Jefferies personally, feeling slighted by his behavior and management style.

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Listeners get a lively, community-driven look at the parkrun world, blending on-site event updates, travel logs, volunteer spotlights, and brand/news commentary with a strong sense of camaraderie. Episodes balance light banter and deep dives into operations, governance, inclusivity, and real-world stories from volunteers, event directors, and participants across diverse venues worldwide. The show stands out for its warm, cheeky banter, long-running host chemistry, and willingness to tackle controversial topics while celebrating the global parkrun network.

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With Me Now's podcast launched 8 years ago and published 385 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on With Me Now's podcast include:

1. Darren Wood
2. Martin Barton
3. Mike Gerling
4. Annabelle O'Toole
5. Hilary Bruce
6. Andrew Huggins
7. Indy White
8. Alex Ferrari

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