parkrun adventurers

parkrun adventurers podcast

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Join parkrun adventurers Mel and Ollie as they seek free, weekly, timed, 5km parkrun adventures across the globe. Bringing you all the fun and latest news from the parkrun community as they navigate the Australian landscape, this is a parkrun adventure you won’t want to miss.

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Jul 3, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 78 23.08.2017

The parkrun adventurers talk Run Nation Running Film Festival, fancy dress and the launch of Medibank’s first free + active event, Brimbank parkrun. Ian Hay joins us for Facts in a Haystack, and Dave Moss and Grette Wilkinson turn in Roving Reports from South Australia’s Aldinga Beach parkrun. And parkrun adventurers Melissa Ellis and Steve Betesta go head to head for their states in the long-awai...

Episode 77 16.08.2017

The parkrun adventurers head to Qld for an adventure together this week, and Robbo is back for the final wrap up of the World Athletics Championships. Varsity Lakes Event Director Renee Russell pulls up a podcast chair, and Channel 5 News Crew reporter Lyndell Murray asks the hard-hitting questions at Wishart parkrun’s anniversary.

Episode 76 09.08.2017

The parkrun adventurers chat about peer group pressure, course PBs and run streaking, and Dave ‘Robbo’ Robertson joins us with an update on the World Athletics Championships. We speak to Event Director Luke Kneebone about special plans for Castlemaine parkrun, and Roving Reports are abounding with adventurers checking in from Albert Melbourne, Greenbank and Chelsea Bicentennial parkruns.

Episode 75 02.08.2017

Winter is here and it's time to get excited. Canons Park parkrun Run Director Sean Southerland-Kirby stops by to give us a wheelchair athlete’s perspective on parkrunning. Tanya Rong warms up our parkrun appetite for a trip around Traralgon parkrun and we receive a Roving Report from Airlie Beach parkrun.

Episode 74 26.07.2017

The parkrun adventurers go in search of lost mojo this week. We speak to Jessica Hay of The Long Weigh Down with Jess and return to the Couch with Coach Steve Dinneen for further inspiration. Plus the Channel 5 News Crew are out in force with Roving Reports from Cleland and Stanthorpe parkruns.

Episode 73 18.07.2017

The parkrun adventurers return after a mid-season hiatus and head straight to America and get an update from the parkrun USA Country Manager Darrell Stanaford. Adrian Royce slows down long enough for us to have a chat about Wishart parkrun. And the crew from FNQ file a roving report from the recent Yeppoon launch.

Episode 72 14.06.2017

The parkrun adventurers are adjusting to new routines and timezones and share tales from their recent life adventures. And Lyndell Murray reports in from the Redland Bay launch, where she was on the lookout for pirates.

Episode 71 06.06.2017

We have a very special announcement that you can only find out about by listening to episode 71. Clayton Fettell - professional Ironman join us ahead of a big weekend at Cairns 70.3 and Gavin Mathieson chats all things Coomera parkrun ahead of their upcoming anniversary. Plus Ricci McGreevy and Dr Scott file more awesome roving reports.

Episode 70 31.05.2017

The parkrun adventurers are off to the movies this week as Keith Hong from the Run Nation Running Film Festival joins us to preview this year's event. Tim Oberg returns to discuss life in his new parkrun world. And PK roves all over the Mawson Lakes launch and files a stellar roving report.

Episode 69 24.05.2017

The parkrun adventurers are excited! We speak to Paralympic legend and world record holder Michael Milton, fresh from his exploits at Ultra-Trail Australia. We visit Qld, WA, Victoria and NSW to get the full program of Longest Runs planned for the Nation in June. A Roving Report from parkrun AU Board President Scott Watkins comes in all the way from the U S of A, and Club Corner is back as we chat...

Episode 68 16.05.2017

The parkrun adventurers compare tallies on the Most Events List after Scotty racks another new adventure up on the scoreboard and we head North to grab a post-Cyclone Debbie update from Hamilton Island Event Director Stephen Jackson. Jells parkrunners Martin and Svenja join us to share details of their extraordinary 50th milestone run before we get all starry-eyed for the Southern Cross Circuit as...

Episode 67 10.05.2017

The parkrun adventurers try some Wings for Life on for size and discuss Breaking2. We get a taste for running in the Sahara Desert with Coburg parkrunner Amelia Griffith. And we bring you an EPIC State of the Nation as eight of parkrun Australia’s Territory Directors check in with all the latest and upcoming news for their State or Territory.

Episode 66 03.05.2017

The parkrun adventurers chat about kids taking over. Event Director Charlotte Black introduces us to Willoughby parkrun and we talk world record attempts with Penrith Lakes parkrunners Brendan Davies. Ian Hay brings us stats that are one in a million with Facts in a Haystack, and we get shiny new roving reports from adventurers Tara, Dylan, Riley and Dave at the launch of Emerald parkrun.

Episode 65 26.04.2017

The parkrun adventurers celebrate milestones and we navigate our way to another point on the compass to visit Kingscliff parkrun Event Director Dawn Courage. Swedish adventurer Kristina Paltén explains the motivations behind her epic '1144 miles of trust' adventure, running solo across Iran. And roving adventurers Oyiela Litaba and Gary Murphy report in from Newborough and Lalor parkruns.

Episode 64 19.04.2017

The parkrun adventurers discuss chocolate-fuelled running, breaking attendance records and Roving Reporter Dave Moss witnesses a Guinness World Record attempt at Sandgate parkrun. We head to South Australia for a chat with Clare Valley parkrun Event Director Natalie Clothier. And Victor Harbor parkrunner Andrew Biszczak stops in to share details of his upcoming adventure 'The Million Dollar Run'.

Episode 63 12.04.2017

The parkrun adventurers run (and hobble) the high C's in Victoria this week! We're back on the couch with Coach Steve Dinneen and get some inside advice on injury prevention. And Event Director Mak Sawa pops by for a chat about all things Lillydale Lake parkrun.

Episode 62 05.04.2017

The parkrun adventurers compare running and non-running injuries. Bowen parkrun Event Director Leanne Paul joins us for an update in the aftermath of Cyclone Debbie. Dave 'Robbo' Robertson is back to talk championships and Tahitian budgie-smuggling, and the Channel 5 News Crew inducts a new member!

Episode 61 29.03.2017

The parkrun adventurers lament about not running. Co-Event Directors Belinda and Anthony Smith join us for a recap on the first year of Lismore parkrun, and we scoot over to Ireland for a chat to Cabinteely parkrunner Katie Cooke about her running journey with chronic epilepsy.

Episode 60 23.03.2017

The parkrun adventurers celebrate our diamond edition! We pop down to Tasmania for a chat with Devonport parkrun's Event Director Ben Brockman, and catch up with Penrith Lakes parkrunner and Six Foot Track Marathon winner Marnie Ponton. Channel 4 News Crew PK sends in a roving report and Club Corner is back for 2017 as Nicholas Stabler gives us the who, what, where and why of Wooters.

Episode 59 - Nicola Forwood 14.03.2017

The parkrun adventurers map out exact directions for the landlubbers aspiring to join the Pirate Club (and no, X doesn't mark the spot). We head to the Northern Hemisphere for a chat with the parkrun Show podcast's own Nicola Forwood about her recent antipodean adventure. Ian Hay joins us for the first Facts in a Haystack of 2017, and roving reporter Tony O'Connell checks in from Bairnsdale parkru...

Episode 58 08.03.2017

The parkrun adventurers explore islands and talk about pirates. West Australian Territory Director Cassie Hughes pops by to share her adventures. Hillsborough parkrunner Jorge Bronze joins us to discuss his parkrun inspired transformation, and Roving Adventurer Lyndell Murray reports in from the field.

Episode 57 28.02.2017

The parkrun adventurers check in with the founder of the Peel Club himself, as Victorian parkrunner Brendan Peel joins us to share adventures. We head back to the West to discover Maylands Peninsula parkrun with Event Director and West Australian Stateswoman Bronwyn Bell. And Scotty scrapes the bottom of the barrel with this week’s Dad Joke.

Episode 56 21.02.2017

The parkrun adventurers share all the new things. Event Director Shirley Treasure joins us to describe the beauty of Quinns Rocks parkrun, and Nambour parkrunner Tony Jennings stops by for a heart to heart about his adventures. Plus Scotty catches up with parkrun Australia CEO Tim Oberg to hear all about the #Defibs4parkrun initiative.

Episode 55 14.02.2017

The parkrun adventurers get excited about sports. Shanon, aka The Plus Size parkrunner, joins us for a candid chat about her past and future adventures. Dave ‘Robbo’ Robertson stops by for a wrap up of a fantastic week of Nitro Athletics, and Roving Reporters Tara, Riley and Mitchell get the goss on the ground at the launch of Bundy parkrun.

Episode 54 02.02.2017

The parkrun adventurers chat about streaking and South Aussie adventures. Run coach Stephen Dinneen gives us some tips for improving our parkrun times in our first segment of ‘On the Couch with Coach Steve’. And we keep to the South Australian theme with a visit from Co-Event Directors James Clegg and Paul Jude from Strathalbyn parkrun.

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