parkrun adventurers podcast

The parkrun adventurers are catching zees and chasing batons. Rio Olympian and Gold Coast Commonwealth Games athlete Patrick Tiernan stops by to give us an insight into the life of an elite athlete. And our roving reporters are on the ground to welcome another community to the parkrun family with the launch of Nhill parkrun and celebrate a fourth anniversary at Golden Beach parkrun.

The parkrun adventurers visit Mernda parkrun, struggle with sunset, and introduce parkrun to another wonderful community. We get into the nitty gritty on running from Tassie to Cape York when Birdsville local Jenna Brook joins us for a chat about Running for Bums. Plus Lakes Entrance parkrun in Victoria and Beach Strip and Whitby parkruns in Canada get the roving reporter treatment this week.

The parkrun adventurers are setting their sights on longer distances and asking to be held accountable. Mullum Mullum parkrunner Brett Orpwood joins us to share how his life was saved at parkrun. We hear all about another record-breaking start to the year with Ian Hay on Facts in a Haystack. And roving reports are filed from Bargara and Tamborine Mountain parkruns.

The parkrun adventurers are back and feeling fresh for 2018! First up we set off on a run around Australia with Run Down Under founder Travis Ireland. Dave (Robbo) Robertson is back to give us a glimpse of the athletics selection line-up as it develops ahead of the Commonwealth Games, and shares his thoughts following his 250 milestone. Plus podcast mainstays Lyndell and TOC report in from the field at the launches of Zillmere and Gardiners Creek parkruns.

The parkrun adventurers kick off the 2017 finale festivities with a special intro by our Channel 5 News Crew. We buzz Netflix HQ to discuss ‘parkrun adventurers: The Netflix Original’, and parkrun AU CEO Tim Oberg stops in to share his highlights for 2017. Glen Turner, Press & Media Manager for parkrun UK & Ireland, brings us some heart-warming stories. And we wrap up the fun with another EPIC State of the Nation - eight parkrun AU Event Ambassadors give us all the latest and upcoming news for their State or Territory!

The parkrun adventurers are revisiting faves and catching up on most events. The Plus Size parkrunner Shanon Aitken returns to share the outcome of her Dash in the Dress and reveal her adventurous plans for 2018. Albert Melbourne parkrunner Chris White tells us what it’s like to run 17 marathons in one year, and Channel 5 News Crew Members Lyndell and TOC send in roving reports from Cleveland and the launch of Marriott Waters parkrun.

The parkrun adventurers are riding the rollercoaster of life this week with late night hospital visits and loose horses. We check out another ‘fast’ event, taking a trip to Kirra parkrun with Event Director Emma Nicholson. Plus we run for a long time and scale awesome heights with 2017 Coast to Kosci first finisher, and parkrun adventurer Kevin Muller.

The parkrun adventurers head cross country and catch up on some Netflix. The Big Cheese of parkrun Global, Tom Williams, joins us to share the behind-the-scenes goings on for the highly anticipated launch of parkrun Germany, and gets technical with the new parkrun Virtual Volunteer app. And we have roving reports from the inaugural North Harbour and Sunbury parkrun events.

The parkrun adventurers revisit some fave events and get excited for an upcoming launch with North Harbour parkrun Event Director Connie Isherwood. We are back on the Couch with Coach Dinneen who gives us his hot tips for running in the heat, and tackles the fine art of pram running. Plus Channel 5 News Crew member PK returns and is running naked at Mount Barker parkrun.

The parkrun adventurers are pram running and vying for victory! Nutrition guru Kelly Hodges is back to answer your questions and Event Director Courtney White pops by for a chat ahead of Warrnambool parkrun’s first anniversary. Plus we reveal the rundown of the 2017 pa perlustration results, and announce the winner of our TomTom Adventurer giveaway!

The parkrun adventurers are planning adventures for the rest of the year! The parkrun Show’s own Danny Norman joins us for a candid chat about his parkrun adventures, whether The parkrun Show may return, and more. November Madness sees adventurer Simon Mackley repping for NSW in the quiz stakes, as he goes up against our carryover champ Melissa Ellis. And we induct a new member into the Channel 5 News Crew with roving reports from Koonwarra parkrun.

The parkrun adventurers share anniversary shenanigans and happen upon a treasure trove of potential parkrunners. Dave ‘Robbo’ Robertson is back to get everyone excited for Naked November! And our roving reporters have been hard at adventuring, with roving reports coming in from Kangaroo Island, Mudgeeraba and Railton parkruns.

The parkrun adventurers take a talk down memory lane as we prepare for a parkrun party weekend. We head out to Dalby parkrun for a chat with Event Director Myf Schenk, and our roving reporters roll up to Murray Bridge and East Coast Park parkruns. Plus we announce an adventurous prize for pondering the pa perlustration

The parkrun adventurers witness parkrun world records and evade arrest. Founding Director of the Love Mercy Foundation and Menai parkrunner Eloise Wellings joins us along with parkrun Australia CEO Tim Oberg to tell us about the 1 million km challenge, and what they want for Christmas. And we chat to parkrun adventurer Ricci McGreevy about international parkrun stories.

The parkrun adventurers are celebrating milestones and exploring new courses. Co-Event Director Kelly Bright gives us the lowdown on Petrie parkrun and the upcoming Cops and Robbers run. We do some parkrun research in person with the Head of the parkrun Research board, Steve Haake. And we have roving reports from Ararat, Portarlington and Bunyaville!

The parkrun adventurers smash #streakyseptember with sunshine adventures. World class paralympic triathlete and Claisebrook Cove parkrunner Brant Garvey shares his story. Event Director Nico Boon exposes the latest escapades from Riverway parkrun, and Grette Wilkinson submits a roving report rounding up Carisbrooke parkrun’s launch.

The parkrun adventurers are all parkrunning in Qld! We introduce a new regular to the show, as Kawana parkrunner Kelly Hodges stops by for a natter about nutrition, and Tamworth parkrun Event Director Jeff Bartlett regales us with tales of American parkrun adventures. Plus Channel 5 News Crew member Lyndell Murray is back with a roving report from Toowoomba parkrun.

The parkrun adventurers head to South Australia for the launch of Nuriootpa parkrun and some wine-tasting! It’s a riot of roving reports this week with Channel 5 News Crew members reporting in from three Aussie states, and we speak to Matthew Whitaker who just snagged himself a new Guinness World Record at the Blackmores Sydney Marathon. And we announce the #levelup challenges for those over-achieving #streakyseptember parkrun adventurers.

The parkrun adventurers are doing stacks of streaking and streaking with stacks! We speak to international parkrun adventurer Emma Timmis about her epic Elliptigo exploits. There is talk of trails with stack club royalty and Nambour parkrun Event Director Melissa Taylor, and Ricci McGreevey reports in from a roving visit to Colin Glen parkrun in Belfast.

The parkrun adventurers are streaking through the week! The only way is up as we hear all about the UTMB adventure of Aussie athlete and Lillydale Lake parkrunner Kellie Emmerson. Inverell parkrun Co-Event Director Marina Woodward joins us for a post-launch chat, and we speak to Jason Oxenbridge from Bravehearts. Plus the #streakyseptember challenge plot thickens!

The parkrun adventurers come to the end of another big decade for the pod. Tell Me Your Tales Podcast host and Echuca Moama parkrunner Brady Threlfall joins us for a candid chat about running, his Road to Berlin series, and podcasting. Channel 5 News crew member Dave Moss is back with reports from Port Lincoln parkrun’s launch, and we invite all adventurers to participate in #streakyseptember.

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-awaited, nail-biting debut of August Madness.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 to Margot and Steve Manning from InTraining.

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 we explore Highfields parkrun with Event Director Ian Wickham. Plus Simon Mackley and Zara Curtis check in with Roving Reports.

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.

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.

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.

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'.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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 parkrun's anniversary.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The parkrun adventurers get hungry and talk about eating and running. We head to infamous The Beaches parkrun for a chat about all things sandy with Co-Event Director Michael Sharpe. And celebrity chef parkrunner Matt Golinski joins us to share his love of food and fave running spots.

The parkrun adventurers head inland and cross-country for some adventures this week. We catch up with Wondai parkrun Co-Event Director Ros Heit to chat parkruns in rural country towns, and we speak to Vic Pisano from RunGroup about the app he has created to help runners connect.

The parkrun adventurers are back! We discuss milestone tattoos with Sirromet parkrun Event Director Liv Coop, and plans for the event’s first anniversary and a national record attempt. Roving adventures also return as we receive reports from around the globe with Channel 4 News Crew member Paul Kitching, and adventurers Monique and Jeff Brennan.

The parkrun adventurers make the 50 Club this week and to celebrate we're joined by some show faves. Ian Hay drops by to settle some outstanding stats and Tim Oberg and Renee Gimbert share their 2016 highlights. We talk about parkrun beginnings and adventure with ideas man and parkrun Founder Paul Sinton-Hewitt. And we wrap up festivities with Dave 'Robbo' Robertson and the Channel 4 News Team's Paul Kitching.