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Twelve Parkruns in One Day

Imagine standing on the start line of your local Parkrun. It’s almost 9 am, the hooter’s about to sound and you’re looking forward to getting around the 5 km route. It’s a great way to start a Saturday, meet up with friends and offer encouragement to those just starting out on their running journey.

Now imagine that this isn’t your first Parkrun. It’s not even your first run today. It’s number 3 on a list of twelve Parkrun routes that you’re going to be running – if your legs and luck hold out – before 10 pm. It’s a grand total of 60 km running, starting soon after sun-up and concluding a good while after sundown.

That’s the challenge that Greg Jackson, Director of Operations at SRSCC, is undertaking this Saturday, 31st August. It will see him start in St Helens, take in some of the best Parkrun routes in the Northwest and finally finish – all being well – on the Preston route.

Some might say it’s a crazy idea but Greg’s got a great reason. He’s raising funds for Mummy’s Star, a fantastic charity that supports new and expectant mums diagnosed with cancer – something that happens in around 1 in 1,000 pregnancies.

This isn’t a relay – Greg’s covering the whole distance, but he won’t be alone. He’s a member of Riversway Road Runners and several club members are also taking part. The logistics of getting everyone in place for each leg of the 12-stage run is a marathon effort in itself. Local Parkrun volunteers are turning up throughout the day to offer their services to guide the team around each route. There are support drivers, people keeping the team fuelled and others ready and waiting with a cheer and a smile. Everyone is pulling together to support the cause.

If you feel you could lend a hand, please go online to contribute to this amazing effort

https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/RRR-SupportMummysStar

And if you’re close to any of the following parks, pop along and give the runners your support.

Parkrun 1 – St Helens – 6.15 am

Parkrun 2 – Widnes – 7.30 am

Parkrun 3 – Phoenix Official – 9.00 am

Parkrun 4 – Delamere – 10.30 am

Parkrun 5 – Chester – 11.40 am

Parkrun 6 – Wepre – 1.10 pm

Parkrun 7 – Ellesmere Port – 2.30 pm

Parkrun 8 – Warrington – 3.50 pm

Parkrun 9 – Pennington Flash – 5.20 pm

Parkrun 10 – Worsley Woods – 6.40 pm

Parkrun 11 – Haigh Woodland – 8.00 pm

Parkrun 12 – Preston – 9.15 pm

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Twelve Parkruns in One Day
2019-08-29T09:52:44+00:00
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Bethanie Stimpson SRSCC

Bethanie Stimpson

Progress Mentor

Bethanie began her career in the fitness industry, working as a personal trainer and gym instructor before becoming involved in coaching children through a triathlon club. This experience sparked her passion for working with young people and ultimately led her into a career in education. She initially worked in a nursery and later as a one-to-one teaching assistant in a primary school, before completing her teaching qualification and postgraduate studies. Since then, Bethanie has taught in both the private and state education sectors.

Her academic background includes a qualification in Sports Development, Fitness and Coaching at college, alongside a Childhood & Youth undergraduate degree (2:1). These studies have enabled her to combine her interests in sport, education, and child development, shaping her holistic approach to teaching and mentoring.

Bethanie is passionate about supporting learners to achieve their goals — educationally, personally, and in terms of wellbeing. She places strong emphasis on communication and relationship building, and takes great pride in helping individuals build confidence and overcome challenges. One of her proudest achievements has been supporting learners who initially doubted themselves to grow in confidence and achieve success.

Outside of work, Bethanie has always maintained a strong interest in sport. She previously competed in triathlons and now focuses on running and swimming. In 2023, she completed the London Marathon — an achievement she is particularly proud of. She also enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and their two dogs, which is where she is happiest when not working.

Ola Kambul

Skills Coach

Ola began her career in supply chain within fast-paced warehouse and logistics environments, where she developed a strong understanding of operations and people management. Her journey into the Supply Chain sector wasn’t planned, but through hands-on experience she discovered a passion for improving processes and supporting others – which naturally led her into training and development.

She has progressed through a range of roles across operations, recruitment, and training, including Programme Coach and L&D Lead. She designed and delivered apprenticeship programmes, supporting over 40 learners to successful completion and contributing to strong quality outcomes and inspection success.  Her transition into mentoring was driven by a desire to make a direct impact on people’s confidence, growth, and career progression.

Ola’s mentoring style is supportive, structured, and empowering. She combines real operational experience with coaching expertise, helping learners apply knowledge in practical workplace settings. One of her proudest career achievements has been supporting learners who started with low confidence to achieve distinctions and progress into new roles within their organisations. She has also led a UK-wide Mental Health First Aider network, embedding wellbeing into workplace culture and supporting colleagues through challenging situations.

From day one, she shares a consistent message with every learner: “You’re more capable than you think – but you have to be willing to step outside your comfort zone to see it.”

Outside of work, Ola enjoys walking with her Border Collie, Luna, and cross stitching. She recommends Legacy by James Kerr to anyone in supply chain, for its powerful insights into leadership and culture. If she wasn’t working in mentoring and development, she would likely be pursuing a career as a Visual Merchandiser.

Jack Callaghan

Jack Moore

Operations Team Leader

In December 2023, Jack joined SRSCC as an Operations Coordinator and quickly established himself as a key member of the team.

Promoted to Team Leader in October 2024, Jack utilises his expertise in auditing processes and innovative problem-solving to identify and enhance growth opportunities.

Jack possesses a strong ability to analyse and refine systems and procedures, consistently uncovering chances for streamlining and automation that drive operational efficiency. He excels at communicating complex ideas with clarity and precision.

Detail-oriented yet big-picture focused, Jack applies his exceptional organisational skills to ensure the team adopts the most effective strategies for achieving both individual and collective goals.

His methodical approach and strategic mindset make Jack an invaluable asset to SRSCC, significantly contributing to the team’s success and the realisation of organisational objectives.