What starts as a holiday curiosity can turn into a global Saturday-morning habit.

This week I’m joined by Marcia Dubbelaar — my first Dutch guest — who discovered parkrun while travelling in South Africa and went on to become a passionate parkrun tourist and volunteer. Marcia has now completed all 27 Dutch parkruns twice (the “Double Dutch” challenge), and she’s collected stories, friendships and unforgettable finishes in 22 countries.

In this episode, we chat about:

• How parkrun tourism really works (planning, turning up solo, and feeling instantly welcome)
• What makes The Netherlands parkrun scene so special — and Marcia’s favourite moments at her local Schoterbos parkrun
• Why volunteering is the secret ingredient to belonging (and how tourists can give back)
• The joy of collecting venues — and the lessons you take home from every start line

Whether you’re a seasoned parkrunner, a curious parkwalker/volunteer, or someone who’s never tried it… this conversation might just make you want to set an alarm for Saturday morning.

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