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 303 - Home on the range 21.09.2022

This week, Simon Mackley joins Mel on the pod to discuss parkwalk, logos, streaking, uglies and all the fun at Dazza’s. Mel recount's her visit to Renmark parkrun, we have Sarah at Geeveston, Pippa the streakmeister, and lot’s of discussion that you’ll just have to tune in to hear.

Episode 302 - Lined Up 15.09.2022

This week we hear about Mel’s weekend spent at Yowie and Des Connor Junior parkruns in Queensland, while we have roving reports from Ingrid at Umbagong, Harry at Taman Pudu Ulu in Malaysia and our US Correspondent Geoff in Charleston USA. We also check in on Streaky September and Bingoe card progress, with another great tip from our Streakmeister Pippa, and hear all the latest ideas and achievemen...

Episode 301 - Thumbs Up 08.09.2022

Adventures! Streaking! Adventures! Streaking! This week the parkrun Adventurers give an update on streaky September, details of the BINGOE card challenges, and get the latest tips from our Streakmeister Pippa. We hear of adventures aplenty, with Tracey reporting in from Mudjimba Beach, plus reports from a swag of fresh parkruns, including Mel's trip to Beaufort Lake, PK visiting Nantu Wama and Ali...

Episode 300 - Tricentennial 01.09.2022

This week, in honour of episode 300, both your hosts were touristing! Olly was testing his legs at Willoughby parkrun, while Mel ventured back to Pucka and grabbed a 1st female position. A new Australian male record was set, PSH hit a big milestone, and Tracey met up with the Quizmaster (amongst others) at Fodder Forest parkrun. There’s also mail, Dazza’s, the Informant, and a new Obi recipient. T...

Episode 299 - Buzz Buzz 25.08.2022

This week, we hear about Mel’s visit to Frank Keenan Reserve parkrun, while Olly stayed local for milestones and tributes. TOC brings us a conference roving report with ABC Presenter Lisa Millar, David Bravos drops in from Byxbee parkrun, and Lyndell is feeling the cold out at Stanthorpe parkrun. We discuss how good Melbourne coffee is, Olly’s mullet growing potential, and enjoy the usual buzz fro...

Episode 298 - Not Flat 18.08.2022

This week the parkrun Adventurers reflect on a big weekend in Sydney, including a mega-frond at Cooks River parkrun, the return of the City to Surf, and all the other adventures that left us a little exhausted come Monday! We hear roving reports from Tracey in Atherton, Rich Ard from his first international parkrun at Sippo Lake in the USA and a debut roving report from Abi at Werribee Mansion! Re...

Episode 297 - The one when Mel sings 10.08.2022

This week while Olly was a speedy roving photographer at home, Mel was in the company of bananas at Kirkdale. Confused? Read on… An old favourite returns (again), a bottle washes up and there are roving reports from Lake Claremont, Darwin, Manzini & Stratford-Upon-Avon. Abi’s away this week – no need to listen to the end.

Episode 296 - Hot and Gold 03.08.2022

This week while Mel shares stories of her adventure to Umbagong parkrun, we discover that someone plugged the Hotline back in. Ingrid files a roving report from The Ponds and Alison comes to us from Stratford-Upon-Avon. We also have some bumper emails, Comm Games updates, plus all the usual fun with Dazzas and pronunciation challenges.

Episode 295 – Aidan Hobbs 28.07.2022

Olly is back! Yes we know we didn’t tell you he was having a week off … but never fear, we didn’t miss any adventures. However, this week’s pod is full of fun with an interview with speedy parkrunner Aidan Hobbs, roving reports from Alison at Cambridge NZ and Sarah at Willoughby, and both Informants making an appearance.

Episode 294 - the new U 21.07.2022

This week on the parkrun adventurers podcast, Mel shares the news of her visit to You Yangs parkrun, while we hear Roving Reports from Mark at the trial of the new Umbagong District parkrun, Lyndell at New Farm parkrun, Pippa at Rendlesham Forest parkrun and PK at Glenoma parkrun. And we celebrate the return of some familiar and favourite items, including Dazza’s, our Informant and the Consolidate...

Episode 293 - Hackers 13.07.2022

This week, Mel and TOC join a few adventurers for a frond at Kirkdale Reserve parkrun, PK joins the pirate club at Cairns parkrun, statesman Sarah checks in from Kununurra parkrun, and Sam catches up with a familiar Northern Territorian at Darwin parkrun. But closer to home, something is not quite right at Adventurer HQ. Better stock up on the Caramilk…

Episode 292 - Floods, Cows & Milkshakes 07.07.2022

It’s raining men!! No not really… but NSW is flooding and Mel had a stressful visit to Wollongong, dodging cancellations before ending up at Cowpasture Reserve parkrun. Meanwhile, Olly popped up at North Sydney parkrun with the Idea’s Man! We also have news from Johan in Namibia and a special NAIDOC report from Ali. Plus all the fun from Canada Day, Dazza’s and the ongoing office industrial relati...

Episode 291 - Because 30.06.2022

This week saw Olly back at his home parkrun, while Mel finally ticked off a visit to New Farm in QLD. Wait till you hear Olly’s singing at Dazza’s! And there is some news to share and some to redirect. PK returns with a roving report from Copper Trail, Eman pops in from Railway Park and Mel chats to some visiting EDs at Eynesbury Heritage Trail juniors. For legal reasons, we cannot comment on the...

Episode 290 - 98, 99, 100! 23.06.2022

This week’s podcast is dedicated to those that help us enjoy our parkrun vicariously when we inevitably have to miss that special day of the week… The parkrun Adventurers catch up on a lot of celebrations and speed, with parkrun and personal milestones, and a whole lot of pace! Several of the parkrun Adventurer community visit Dolls Point, with Tracey in a Tutu and TOC bringing us the buzz of the...

Episode 289 - Lorikeets are Metal 16.06.2022

This week, the parkrun Adventurers reflect on ‘fronding’ adventures home and away. While Mel tells listeners about joining several adventurers at Altona Beach parkrun, Olly shares stories of festivities and visiting adventurers at Shellharbour parkrun’s 8th birthday. And he also reacts to THAT happy birthday video. We hear from Adrian, who catches up with a couple of visitors to Peppertree parkrun...

Episode 288 - Travel Tips 09.06.2022

It’s a rainbow podcast this week with Mel traversing snow-topped mountains while Olly celebrates dry conditions at home. We’ve got goodbyes, celebrations, bonus parkrun days and new allegiances – plus roving reports from Jindabyne Sport & Recreation parkrun and Leeton Sport and Recreation Precinct parkrun. Plus Dazza’s, Obi’s and the Consolidated Club report, as Olly disputes the greatest State (P...

Episode 287 - Rhubarb Lemonade 02.06.2022

Join Mel & Olly this week as they both adventure! Mel heads to Mount Ainslie parkrun to complete a long awaited challenge, while Olly takes a last minute opportunity to tick off another event (on his ever growing list) at Cowpasture Reserve parkrun. We hear from Johan at Heidedal’s 5th birthday, while Tracey and Cam pop in from the Ch 5 News crew with reports from Tamborine Mountain and Jarrahdale...

Episode 286 - 99 Apfelsine Blätter 26.05.2022

This week, Mel and Olly reflect on two interstate parkrun adventures, with Mel finding a local connection at the new Panboola Wetlands parkrun and Olly heading south to visit Geeveston parkrun, while the team take the opportunity to bring a taste of Shellharbour parkrun in other creative ways. Tracey in a Tutu explores and discusses the elements at the even newer event at Elliott Heads Beach parkr...

Episode 285 - Better together 19.05.2022

This week the parkrun adventurers celebrate the highlights of National Volunteer Week, our volunteers! Sam pulls up the comfy chair to chat with Pippa White, who recently achieved her 250th parkrun volunteering milestone. Dazza’s gets in on the action, with a smattering of volunteer highlights amongst the weekend’s action. Mel shares with us the highlights of last weekend’s Festival of Mel, while...

Episode 284 - The Very Very Best Day 11.05.2022

Big announcements this week with the date for palm being set! But in regular programming, Mel was at Coombs parkrun and Olly was at home hosting some surprise visitors. Mel brings us some tourism tips, Sarah Jefferson checks in at Nightcliff parkrun and Ingrid brings us news from Dolls Point. The Informants bring the stats and art supplies, Dazza gets his nude on and the fines keep rolling in …

Episode 283 - Eman Vergara 05.05.2022

This week Mel & Olly recap the celebrations at Picton parkrun and the big announcement of palm23. Eman Vergara drops in with his stories from Boston and Jamaica Pond parkrun, we have roving reports from Lyndell at Bunyaville, Pippa at Hafan Pwllheli and Johan enjoys a bonus midweek parkrun at Hart & Bosch Village parkrun. The Informant returns to normal programming, plus fines, mail, Obi’s and a s...

Episode 282 - Cass Castleton 28.04.2022

This week we hear from international parkrun tourism extraordinaire, Cass Castleston, who joins Sam for a chat before his upcoming Aussie parkrun tourism. Mel recaps a visit by #teamellis and a frond of adventurers to Warrandyte River Reserve, while things also have a distinctly western feel with roving reports from Cam at Mundy Regional and Sarah at Lake Claremont! With our Informant (light), Daz...

Episode 281 - Hoppy Easter 21.04.2022

The parkrun adventurers reflect on a busy weekend of Easter hop-penings, with Mel adventuring across state borders to Riverbank parkrun. We feast on roving reports Johan at Loxton, Sarah at Homestead and Lyndell featuring the long-awaited (for real this time) return of Stones Corner parkrun! Dazza dazzles with a delicious twist on hot cross buns, our Informant brings the goodies, and our Easter ma...

Episode 280 - Breakout 14.04.2022

This week Mel adventures to the amazing new event at Werribee Park Mansion, while Olly is sidelined at home Tracey checks in from Chermside and Des Connor Park juniors, Sarah’s back with compass news from SA – what? Plus all the regular updates from Dazzas, The Informants and the Adventurers Club.

Episode 279 - Phil Gore 07.04.2022

Join us this week as Mel & Olly enjoyed a fun filled parkrun day at Albert Melbourne parkrun and … did you see that photo?!! Sam joins the team and brings us an interview with Shipwreck Creek ED Phil Gore, we have all the usual emails and news from Dazzas, Obi’s, Club stats, and our favourite mini adventurer returns.

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