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One Small Step: The incredible story of parkrun

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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.

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Review

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

About the Author

Paul Sinton-Hewitt has been recognized 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.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Read - Inspiring and Uplifting

M.W.P. · 22 June 2025

I loved this book. It is a real page-turner. Sinton-Hewitt's life story is, at times, heartbreaking. But his vision and passion shine through. He is rightly proud of what has been achieved in the last 20 years. This really is a unique, and extremely inspiring, story.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book. Badly damaged

D.G. · 24 August 2025

This is an amazing book of the wonderful and inspiring story of Parkrun. Unfortunately it was so badly damaged in the post , the book cover (hard) was broken.I didn’t return it as it was the post that damaged it and not the sender. Disappointed

5.0 out of 5 stars Great read

k.m. · 13 August 2025

Great read very humble guy

5.0 out of 5 stars Paul’s incredible life in one book

F. · 8 June 2025

When I saw that the founder of Parkrun had written a book about how it was created It was immediately on my to read list. It did not disappoint, if like me you have been helped by Parkrun in any way the read about how it was born - You will be surprised, shocked and compelled to keep reading it.

5.0 out of 5 stars An inspirational read

K. · 14 May 2025

The man is a legend. Such a beautiful read from the amazing parkrun creator. He has had a challenging life of his own yet channeled his troubles into creating something. A highly recommend read for those who love parkrun and those who don’t, he is an inspiration.

5.0 out of 5 stars Really interesting and enjoyable

S. · 7 June 2025

I’ve been attending parkrun for nearly 10 years now and it’s always my favourite time of the week (by the way I’m a pretty slow runner!). I was really keen to learn its origin story. It’s a great book and despite a difficult upbringing, Mr Sinton-Hewitt has shown great resilience and gone on to do great things. I hope he knows what a profound impact he’s had on so many people with their wellbeing and fitness! Highly recommend this book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational read

A. · 8 August 2025

I am addicted to parkrun and I wanted to learn the back story of how it started. A great inspiring read which had me in tears at the end. The message that Paul put across was that parkrun is for everyone. Loved it

4.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing even if you don't run

A.R. · 15 April 2025

I am most definitely not a runner. I've tried. The first two times (over a year apart) I ended up with ingrown toenails. Lovely. The last time I realised that I probably still have my childhood asthma and I enjoy not coughing up a lung on an afternoon. And yet I still was intrigued by this book, my parents have been runners my whole life and despite not taking part in parkrun's themselves I've heard a lot about them.This book is about so much more than parkrun. Sinton-Hewitt was made a ward of the state at a very young age and this institutionalisation and the bullying that comes with it formed him as a person. Seeing him overcome these challenges on its own was an interesting read, but as he grows up we start to learn about how impactful running has been for him.I found the section on Paul's injury to be an interesting read. My mum went through something similar, she broke her femur through stress fractures during the Edinburgh marathon, and she has really struggled to not be able to run in the same way. Seeing Sinton-Hewitt also really struggle without that multi-weekly mindfulness time was really relatable and I enjoyed seeing how he tackled it.parkrun definitely had humble beginnings, starting with Paul in the park with some close friends and a handful of strangers who enjoyed running. It has definitely evolved from that starting point! Now thousands of people around the globe take part in these casual 5k runs each weekend and it grew to a scale Paul couldn't have anticipated.Somehow this book made me want to take part in a parkrun! I don't know that I will, the aforementioned enjoyment of having my lungs inside of my body being a fairly big part of that, but I am tempted and I'll definitely be looking up if there are any near me. I'll also be giving this book to my mum! Maybe a 5k parkrun could be just what she needs.

Excellent book!

C. · 13 September 2025

Every Parkrunner should read this! Such an inspirational story about how it all began. Love it

One Small Step

K.C. · 15 May 2025

One Small StepAs someone who’s a parkrun fanatic, marathon runner, and always has a book on the go, I was really excited to read One Small Step.Part One:I found it difficult to connect with the author in the early chapters, which focused on the hardships of Paul’s childhood and early adult years. While insightful, this part didn’t fully capture my interest.Part Two:This part dove into Paul’s running, work, and family life. I still struggled a bit to stay engaged—until the end, when he started talking about his idea for the Bushy Park time trial.Part Three:Bushy Park Time Trial inspired by a want of a sense of community, purpose and to get out the house.It was great to see Paul's personal growth as well as the evolution of parkrun, from 14 participants and metal washers during event one and now 10 million registered average 300,000 taking part in over 2000 events across 23 countries.Whilst this may not have been my favourite book, I would like to show my appreciation to Paul and the wonderful parkrun community.

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One Small Step: The incredible story of parkrun

Product ID: K1035065045
Condition: New

4.8

One Small Step: The incredible story of parkrun-0
Type: Hardcover

AED16873

Price includes VAT & Import Duties
Availability: In Stock

Quantity:

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Order today to get by 7-14 business days

Delivery fee of AED 20. Free for orders above AED 200.

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Imported From: United Kingdom

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BOLO is not an authorized or official retailer for most brands, nor are we affiliated with manufacturers unless specifically stated on a product page. Instead, we source verified sellers, authorized distributors or directly from the manufacturer.

Each product undergoes thorough inspection and verification at our consolidation and fulfilment centers to ensure it meets our strict authenticity and quality standards before being shipped and delivered to you.

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All items are shipped by air, and any products classified as “Dangerous Goods (DG)” under IATA regulations will be removed from the order and cancelled.

All orders are processed manually, and we make every effort to process them promptly once confirmed. Products cancelled due to the above reasons will be permanently removed from listings across the website.

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.

Read more

Review

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

About the Author

Paul Sinton-Hewitt has been recognized 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.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Read - Inspiring and Uplifting

M.W.P. · 22 June 2025

I loved this book. It is a real page-turner. Sinton-Hewitt's life story is, at times, heartbreaking. But his vision and passion shine through. He is rightly proud of what has been achieved in the last 20 years. This really is a unique, and extremely inspiring, story.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book. Badly damaged

D.G. · 24 August 2025

This is an amazing book of the wonderful and inspiring story of Parkrun. Unfortunately it was so badly damaged in the post , the book cover (hard) was broken.I didn’t return it as it was the post that damaged it and not the sender. Disappointed

5.0 out of 5 stars Great read

k.m. · 13 August 2025

Great read very humble guy

5.0 out of 5 stars Paul’s incredible life in one book

F. · 8 June 2025

When I saw that the founder of Parkrun had written a book about how it was created It was immediately on my to read list. It did not disappoint, if like me you have been helped by Parkrun in any way the read about how it was born - You will be surprised, shocked and compelled to keep reading it.

5.0 out of 5 stars An inspirational read

K. · 14 May 2025

The man is a legend. Such a beautiful read from the amazing parkrun creator. He has had a challenging life of his own yet channeled his troubles into creating something. A highly recommend read for those who love parkrun and those who don’t, he is an inspiration.

5.0 out of 5 stars Really interesting and enjoyable

S. · 7 June 2025

I’ve been attending parkrun for nearly 10 years now and it’s always my favourite time of the week (by the way I’m a pretty slow runner!). I was really keen to learn its origin story. It’s a great book and despite a difficult upbringing, Mr Sinton-Hewitt has shown great resilience and gone on to do great things. I hope he knows what a profound impact he’s had on so many people with their wellbeing and fitness! Highly recommend this book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational read

A. · 8 August 2025

I am addicted to parkrun and I wanted to learn the back story of how it started. A great inspiring read which had me in tears at the end. The message that Paul put across was that parkrun is for everyone. Loved it

4.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing even if you don't run

A.R. · 15 April 2025

I am most definitely not a runner. I've tried. The first two times (over a year apart) I ended up with ingrown toenails. Lovely. The last time I realised that I probably still have my childhood asthma and I enjoy not coughing up a lung on an afternoon. And yet I still was intrigued by this book, my parents have been runners my whole life and despite not taking part in parkrun's themselves I've heard a lot about them.This book is about so much more than parkrun. Sinton-Hewitt was made a ward of the state at a very young age and this institutionalisation and the bullying that comes with it formed him as a person. Seeing him overcome these challenges on its own was an interesting read, but as he grows up we start to learn about how impactful running has been for him.I found the section on Paul's injury to be an interesting read. My mum went through something similar, she broke her femur through stress fractures during the Edinburgh marathon, and she has really struggled to not be able to run in the same way. Seeing Sinton-Hewitt also really struggle without that multi-weekly mindfulness time was really relatable and I enjoyed seeing how he tackled it.parkrun definitely had humble beginnings, starting with Paul in the park with some close friends and a handful of strangers who enjoyed running. It has definitely evolved from that starting point! Now thousands of people around the globe take part in these casual 5k runs each weekend and it grew to a scale Paul couldn't have anticipated.Somehow this book made me want to take part in a parkrun! I don't know that I will, the aforementioned enjoyment of having my lungs inside of my body being a fairly big part of that, but I am tempted and I'll definitely be looking up if there are any near me. I'll also be giving this book to my mum! Maybe a 5k parkrun could be just what she needs.

Excellent book!

C. · 13 September 2025

Every Parkrunner should read this! Such an inspirational story about how it all began. Love it

One Small Step

K.C. · 15 May 2025

One Small StepAs someone who’s a parkrun fanatic, marathon runner, and always has a book on the go, I was really excited to read One Small Step.Part One:I found it difficult to connect with the author in the early chapters, which focused on the hardships of Paul’s childhood and early adult years. While insightful, this part didn’t fully capture my interest.Part Two:This part dove into Paul’s running, work, and family life. I still struggled a bit to stay engaged—until the end, when he started talking about his idea for the Bushy Park time trial.Part Three:Bushy Park Time Trial inspired by a want of a sense of community, purpose and to get out the house.It was great to see Paul's personal growth as well as the evolution of parkrun, from 14 participants and metal washers during event one and now 10 million registered average 300,000 taking part in over 2000 events across 23 countries.Whilst this may not have been my favourite book, I would like to show my appreciation to Paul and the wonderful parkrun community.

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