parkrun adventurers podcast

Episode 449 - Is it your first time?

Fri, 08 May 2026 16:18:21 +1000

Technical issues aplenty but the resilience and buoyancy of the dynamic team puts out another whiz bang episode. Grab your cape and superpowers as Lyndell and Simon take you all over the world in under an hour. Reginald focuses on a country with only one parkrun, and the roving reporters sound familiar, checking in from University of Galway and Jubilee Tenterfield parkruns. Johan gets another scoop too. We celebrate listener achievements and milestones at Dazzas, and marvel at all the first timers at launches. Plenty of stats from special days and we say goodbye to a legend.

Episode 448 - Surrounded by clowns

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:05:43 +1000

Grab your big red shoes, baggy pants and colourful top hat. TOC is packing his bag of tricks and Lyndell is juggling a life outside of parkrun. Reginald takes a giant magnifying glass to the Running Achievements app, and the roving reporters have bundled into the clown car, headed for Parklakes Wetlands and East Holmes Field parkruns. We celebrate listener achievements and milestones at Dazzas, and pull an endless string of launches out of our sleeves.

Episode 447 - You raise me up

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:52:01 +1000

Wait… it can’t be… barkrun? Selfscanning? A new mascot? New volunteer roles? Don’t be fooled! Simon shares his recent adventures, while Sarah prepares to take flight. Reginald drops in to share all things Wilson, while we hear reports from Lost Lagoon, Edithburgh and Vingis parkruns. Would you believe that Easter egg wrappers have been left all through the office and the email box is full? There’s no complaints here!

Episode 446 - Show us your weed

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:07:20 +1100

Did we get your attention? Good! We’ve also got the Big Cheese and a swathe of roving reports from the UK (Queens parkrun in Glasgow and Flint Castle in Wales) to Poland (Zalew Łęg) and back home, with Gayndah River Walk ( in Queensland). There’s all the usuals too with Reginald and a rhyming Dazzas to enjoy. Who is the Big Cheese you say? Why it’s Tim Oberg of course! Bringing us a RAD review of his latest pursuit.

Episode 445 - Rainbows, Recordings and the Riesling Trail

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:50:34 +1100

PALM26, the best time of the year! Lyndell, Sarah, Simon and TOC took the podcast to the Clare Valley in SA. The Adventurers enjoyed a live pod recording at Clare Rise Bakery. There was talk of all things Clare Valley and an interview with the ED Sheridan Laws and one of the RDs, Sue Mayfield. Adventurers popped into Dazza’s live, the quizmaster worked his magic and there were milestones a plenty. Disclaimer: Lots of carbs were consumed in the recording of this podcast.

Episode 444 - Addicted to Love

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:43:24 +1100

Sarah and Simon have packed their bags and they are ready for PALM. There’s lots to love in this episode, from song renditions, declarations of love and Reginald playing their favourite guessing game. There are reports from Meningie, Yarborough Leisure Centre and Lousberg parkruns. We celebrate some Adventurers achievements and get ourselves ready to par-tay in the Clare Valley very soon.

Episode 443 - Gelato in Milano

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:47:55 +1100

Lyndell & TOC get together to plan some goals, the Kiwis set a country record and we hear reports from Pollock, University of Western Australia and De Soza parkruns. We eat all the food from Dazza’s, even the Brussels sprouts with icecream, and TOC gets excited about all the emails. Fronds abound and there are launches all round.

Episode 442 - A Lil Bit of Hope

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 06:12:22 +1100

Episode 441 - All Aboard 2026

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:24:54 +1100

Guess who’s back? It’s your favourite antipodean parkrun podcast with Mel & TOC in the comfy chairs! We are refreshed from our holiday break and ready to talk adventures as we launch into our 11th year. There’s reports to catch up on from Tapijn parkrun in The Netherlands and Queen Elizabeth Casino in Australia, plus some fun challenges to consider from Reginald.

Episode 440 - Stop The Clock

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 21:03:28 +1100

Crack, pop, bang! It’s our Christmas Spectacular. Turn up the Christmas carols, throw on a party hat and get ready for a feast. The Northern Hemisphere is supplying the launches, and Reginald is busy providing the entertainment. There are reports from Brierley Forrest and Golden Beach parkruns. Wait… did we hear mention of something bright and colourful? We celebrate a grand scale achievement, and let’s not forget the bon-bon jokes of course!

Episode 439 - Legendary Intern

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 13:14:43 +1100

This week, TOC and Lyndell the Legendary Hitchhike around the Galaxy.

Tracey in a Tutu gets a parkrun day of her own to celebrate 500. Lithuania gets 2 new shiny events and a Special Day.

We’ve got roving reports from Lithgow in NSW, Dalby in QLD and Moussette parkrun in Canada.

We discuss the eight and a half launches and, in late news, celebrate the portal opening for Adventurers shirt sales for a very limited time.

Episode 438 - Lota Love to Give

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 18:08:49 +1100

Sarah and Simon squeeze in to discuss upcoming festivities. Sarah tightly shares about her time on the North Island of NZ, while Simon breathes in to talk about a unique parkrun experience for him. There are roving reports from Bowen, Wynuum and Parrs Park parkruns. This episode is filled with celebrations and we learn about the importance of double checking your own luggage before leaving home.

Episode 437 - Woe is a crowd

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 05:49:22 +1100

Coooeee, Adventurers – Mel and TOC have been doubling up at parkrun – so we have a shorter pod! You’re welcome. That hasn’t stopped them discussing all the things – like big number twos, missing glasses and stinky tops. Luckily the roving reporters bring some stability at Haigh Woodland, Wöhrder See and Renmark parkruns. And can you guess the Who Am I? Four points if you can.

Episode 436 - The Vote That Counts

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 06:55:12 +1100

Simon tells us about his many adventures over the last month, while Sarah shares news of her visit to the newest parkrun in the west. They talk Unity Day, launches, and a future prediction. Will it be right? There are roving reports at Neale Park & Henley Lake, Abbey Park and Coolum Eco parkrun. Reginald talks all things Swedish and let’s not forget, it’s time to get booking your pALM adventure for 2026!

Episode 435 - The Restructure

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 07:28:16 +1000

We wish to advise, that due to recent office restructures, this weeks pod may be a little longer than usual. Jokes. It’s really because Mel and TOC are back and like a yarn. Blah, blah, blah, change of staff. Blah, blah, blah, palm location announcement. Also those roving reporters love a chat *eyeroll* *hug* *laughing face*, namely at East Brighton, Pallara and Merredin Peak parkruns. Tune in for all the things.

Episode 434 - It’s Upside Down

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 18:36:21 +1000

It’s Simon & Sarah’s time to turn up the volume and mix things up this week. Sarah shares all about her adventure to the nation’s capital, while Simon recaps his P-Index achievements. There were roving reports from Lyndell at Scribbly Gums Conservation, Toc at Point Hut Pond and Alison at Caroline Bay parkrun. There’s a swather of launches, percentage wars and yet another new segment. Plus there is something else you may just want to hear, so keep your ears open.

Episode 433 - Ready, Set, Streak...

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 17:44:19 +1000

In a busy week, Toc & Mel try get their heads around parkrun launch policy as the marathon factor comes to Sydney. Our roving reporters have been busy as Alison checks in at Halswell Quarry, Dave has a visitor at Averley and Ali bring the news from Wimpole parkrun. Dazza flies in, then stops to count the numbers, Reginald goes O/S and six countries have launches. It’s a marathon episode.

Episode 432 - Amazing Grace

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 14:32:46 +1000

Join Simon and Sarah for lots of positive parkrun news. There’s discussions about Singapore’s events, brutal punishment, and Simon even accepts a challenge! There are roving reports by Yvette at Central Burnaby, Callum at Coronation Park and Tracey at Workman’s Beach parkrun. There are launches, new club members and let’s not forget, Streaky September is just around the corner!

Episode 431 - Start Spreading the News

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 18:31:17 +1000

Cooo-eee Adventurers! Roles were reversed this week with TOC heading west to the South and Mel in the West and then staying west. The office is looking cleaner, the Big Apple is ripe for the picking but a cancellation closer to home brings discussion. There are roving reports from Downsview in Canada, Billericay in the UK plus a magical report and celebration from Trentham Gardens. Reginald champions Ireland and with that, the office door is locked up as the Victorians head North.

Episode 430 - Cleaner Wanted!

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 10:58:05 +1000

Office standards are questionable as Mel & TOC return to their comfy chairs. But, what isn’t messy is the enjoyment Mel had at Belair National Park parkrun recently, and TOC’s tourism antics over the last month. We’ve got you covered with news from Te Awa in NZ, Central Lakes in Kingsland and Burnage parkrun in the UK. Plus, Reginald brings us lots of country info from the USA. Now all that is required is a new Cleaner …

Episode 429 - It's Question Time

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 19:56:57 +1000

After quite a few weeks, Simon shares his parkrun morning mishap while Sarah recaps her recent holiday. We have roving reports from Lyndell on Hamilton Island, Johan at Windhoek and Callum at Dolgellau parkrun. There was a swather of launches, a world record and travel trips discussed. Was that a new segment? Yes, that’s right. Tune in to hear what it’s all about.

Episode 428 - Evolution

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 19:53:11 +1000

This weeks episode is full of celebrations, milestones, speedsters and that’s just the intro! We have news from the Tame Volunteer, Sarah drops into Palmeston and Ruth Perkins Boogie-woogies over at Malmö Ribersborg parkrun. You’re going to want to listen in to this one!

Episode 427 - Onions Have Layers

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 18:04:09 +1000

Toc is in the swivel chair this week, after setting a new record at Panboola Wetlands parkrun. Mel stayed local with all the layers at Toolern Creek. We bring you lots of news from The Netherlands Special Day and the NT, which includes roving reports from Katherine Hot Springs, Gungahlin and Burrum Heads Beach parkruns. There’s lots more – but you’ll just have to listen to find out.

Episode 426 - Lost Property

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 16:56:43 +1000

In this episode we discover what Mel lost at Reynella East parkrun and hear Simons reflections on Hidden Vale. There’s Ascension Day chatter and a report from Puolarmaari in Finland. Plus lots of mail in the inbox.

Episode 425 - Tracky Dacky Doo Dah Day

Thu, 29 May 2025 20:34:19 +1000

Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah, Zip-A-Dee-Day, My oh My it’s Tracky Dacky Day! But you won’t know what on earth we mean until you listen. What you will also discover is Mel and Toc excited about new Merch, a swather (yes that old chestnut) of overseas launches, inspirational emoji interpretation and the conversion rate of the British pound. Plus, lucky listeners will get to hear all about Leeton Sport and Recreation Precinct, Hidden Vale and East Otago High School parkruns.

Episode 424 - Reaching a Rec-Ord

Thu, 22 May 2025 20:06:43 +1000

Sarah and Simon team up for another week to bring you the latest in the parkrun world. There are roving reports from Lyndell at Highfields, Ruth at Pont y Bala and Heather from Taree parkrun. There’s mention of a rodeo, lots of launches, endemic species and let’s not forget a tongue twister or few.

Episode 423 - The Hope Song

Sat, 17 May 2025 20:14:48 +1000

With FOMO from last week, Simon joins Mel on Level Two with a View. Mel celebrates at Peppertree while Simon revisits Fodder Forest parkrun. We have roving reports from Lyme Park and Potternewton parkruns’ in the Uk for two special 250 celebrations. Meanwhile Reginald has their Eurovision pants on.

Episode 422 - Potato, Potarto

Thu, 08 May 2025 20:26:15 +1000

Special guest host Danny Norman from With Me Now pod joins Mel this week on Level Two with a View. Danny adventured to Stuntney Estate parkrun while Mel revisited Berwick Springs. Across the ditch Alison was joining the nuptials at Hagley, while Reginald has begun a new ‘round the world’ trip. Join us for loads of laughs, and marvel at our efforts in pronunciation. We did our best and our best is good enough.

Episode 421 - There's No Place Like Home

Thu, 01 May 2025 19:29:57 +1000

Toc and Mel have returned from New Zealand to enjoy running back on home soil. But not before they caught up again at Pyramid Hill Golf Trail parkrun. Amongst the news from around the globe were roving reports from Calum at Market Bosworth Country, Ingrid at Australian Standing Stones and PK pops in from Port Broughton parkrun. And that’s not the half of it!

Episode 420 - No Indeed. Indeed, No

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:22:32 +1000

Simon and Sarah are both back with a belly full of Easter eggs. They discuss the many records broken this week across Australia and Budgie makes an appearance back down under. There are roving reports from Warrandyte River Reserve and Shrewsbury parkrun. Let’s not forget, a snippet from the founder of this event that brings us together each week.

Episode 419 - palm 25

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 17:16:17 +1000

Mel & Toc took the show on the road to Queenstown in New Zealand for the 8th palm, and the first outside Australia.
We spoke to our two international attendees - Johan Duvenhage from Sud Afrique and Ali Sheppard from the UK. Lyndell and Tracey ran the quizz, and we enjoyed our usual Q & A with the live audience ... some of which you will get to hear.

Episode 418 - Yeah Nah

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 18:49:43 +1100

In our last episode before palm25 we hear from Toc about his new event at Eildon Pondage while Mel was adventuring on the road to Drage Reserve. Mel got ranty about stuff. Invy is the new Voldemort. And we have roving reports from Surat Memorial Park and Letsatsi Lodge. Plus all the usuals as we bid farewell to updates on Birtinya Island.

Episode 417 - Baby Brain is Real

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 21:05:17 +1100

Sarah is back in the comfy chair, talking with Simon about the last seven weeks, cyclones and a few records. We have a roving report from Penrith parkrun (not the one in Western Sydney). There were two exciting launches, with at least one going straight to the top of the bucket list. Tune in to see which two unlikely Adventurers also cross paths.

Episode 416 - Falicitating Fun

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 20:35:14 +1100

Mel and Toc are here to mention Ingrid – over and over. And we falicitate all the reports on French omissions, CEO disappearances and cyclone impacts. Cryptic? That’s the point! Plus we have roving reports from Toowoomba, University of WA and du Bois de Boulogne, Paris. Listen in.

Episode 415 - Pow Wow to PALM

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:19:38 +1100

Guess who’s back on Quandamooka country? It’s Simon! And he’s joining Mel to steer the ship and track the plane. Speaking of planes, Budgie hit his mark at Black Rocks parkrun and has another mission plus Alison investigates South End Reserve in NZ. That’ll do for another week.

Episode 414 - Wombling Free

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 20:52:06 +1100

Toc returns to the host chair to an inbox overflowing. Mel loves the emails that mention her Magpies and discussions continue about Number Checkers. We hear from Calum at Holyrood, PK joins from the new Drage Reserve and Lyndell the Legendary celebrates at Golden Beach parkrun. Did you Tu-Tu up last week? Dazzas was full of colour, just the way we like it!

Episode 413 - Transport & Tryouts

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:49:47 +1100

This week Mel has a familiar yet new voice on the pod. You'll need to be patient to see who's who, so listen up now.
We talk about juniors, transport, and Valentine's Day adventures - and we want to hear your transport trips next week.

Episode 412 - Another One Bites the Dust

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 09:57:08 +1100

All the fun was on the Bellarine this week with Mel partying at Portarlington, and TOC travelling down via Emerald Lake parkrun. Coincidentally, we have a roving report from Emerald Lake as well as one from St. Albans in the UK and Neckarufer in Germany. Plus - all the usual banter. There’s even an announcement at the end. The clue is in the title. I’m not saying it’s a good clue…

Episode 411 - GPS fails

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 20:10:47 +1100

We found him!! No, not Simon – although he’s here with Mel this week after gatecrashing Sirromet’s party. Fresh from a Vergara visit, Mel has challenges on the brain trying to keep Reginald engaged, so he doesn’t run away like the previous unpaid staff. The roving reporters are busy, reporting in from Gordon Carmichael Reserve, Beeeevahhh (Belvoir) Castle and Tamborine Mountain. Oh yeah … and we found Budgie.

Episode 410 - Aussie Aussie Aussie

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 20:02:12 +1100

We’re feeling patriotic this week! Mel revisits Sale parkrun and TOC adventures north to grab a new event at Huskisson. We have NZ stats, Royal news from the UK, plus roving reports from Beverley Westwood, Hanmer Forest and Birtinya Island parkruns. Reginald is feeling passionate, Charles emails with a Tassie update and the launches roll in. Oi Oi Oi!

Episode 409 - Give us a hug

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 21:23:48 +1100

Simon’s back from leave to join Mel on Level Two. While he recaps his holiday break, the roving reporters join in from Ashburton Domain, North Harbour and Queens Domain parkruns. Plus, there was a swather of launches across the world. Listen in and remember to look out for the listener challenge.

Episode 408 - Back to the Office

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 18:49:10 +1100

It’s a new year of podding and we are out of the gates with Melissa & TOC, catching up on their Christmas & New Year parkrun holidays. Our roving reporters have been busy too! This week we feature Ali Sheppard from Hellbrunn and Bushy parkruns, as well as Lyndell the Legendary at Gainsborough Greens.

Episode 407 - Highlights and Hopes

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 07:48:52 +1100

It’s our Christmas edition and Mel is joined by Simon, Toc & Sarah to recap their highlights and achievements from 2024, and look forward to what may come in the new year. Crack a bon bon, put your party hat on and enjoy our festive banter as we wrap up another year of the parkrun adventurers.

Episode 406 - White-marks the spot

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 07:04:41 +1100

A surprise co host pops in to talk about the weekend away for Whitemark Wharf parkrun. Simon goes to another Birthday celebration, at Minnippi parkrun. Budgie's plans are changed. Two parkrunners break Australian records in longer events. There's a new first, with ANZ Pioneer achieved. Roving reports from Callum at Wendover Woods, Lyndell at Underwood Park and Em from Whitemark Wharf. Reginald checks in with regards to cancellations. Dazza had some creative Mo's and NZ adds yet another new parkrun.

Episode 405 - B4s Return

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 06:13:09 +1100

Join Mel & TOC as they navigate the weekly parkrun news, rightly or wrongly, from across the globe. Sarah takes one small step towards South Beach Recreation Reserve, Alison follows a Southern Path and Tracey choo choo choo’s off to Old Esk Railway Station parkrun. Listen in, B4 it’s old news…

Episode 404 - Boomerang

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 05:49:51 +1100

Sarah & Simon are back to recap their Birthday parkruns at South Beach Recreation Reserve and Calamvale. We hear from Lyndell at Meadowbrook, Ruth at Harrogate and Johan at Big Bay. There’s talk of a boomerang doing what they do best and a world of launches. We challenge you to listen.

Episode 403 - In the Poo

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 20:37:08 +1100

Mel and Toc are back talking s#*t this week – so you know there is going to be laughs. We have two roving reports from Samford Parklands and another from Ruth Perkins at Meijo Koen parkrun in Nagoya, Japan. Dazza’s has all the elegance of a Melbourne Cup field, there is a plethora of launches to announce, plus Mel has another big idea! You better tune in if you want to hear all about it.

Episode 402 - With Mispronunciations Now

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 21:44:22 +1100

Listen in from Wurundjeri and Quandamooka country this week for tales of p-indexes and visits to Cormorant Bay parkrun. The Ch 5 News Crew were busy bees at Coomera, Bellevue Park juniors, Esperance Foreshore and Baysgarth Park parkruns and the Birthday Boy is late to the party with his November wrap up.

Episode 401 - Adventurers Shine

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 20:29:02 +1100

Simon and Sarah share their recent parkrun experiences, including Sarah's 70th run at Cottesloe and Simon's fun at Fodder Forest's 3rd birthday. They discuss upcoming events like Panorama Punish and celebrate adventurers who completed Chicago marathon, and hear from Lyndell at Sirromet parkrun. Join the community for more adventures, and don’t forget to share your stories! What is the next Challenge?

Episode 400 - Thank you for the Music

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 17:59:59 +1100

Mel and Toc bring you the 400th episode. A milestone of sorts. But there’s no party this time, just tales from familiar places and days spent with friends. Those who were celebrating were Ali Sheppard at Rosensteinpark parkrun , Germany, Tracy at Lawson, PK at Mount Barker and TOC at O’Connors Beach. Listen in to hear where our 700 Adventurers Club members were, what events launched, who had the biggest Frond and what Reginald Yardley Pomphrey III has for us in Club Corner.

Episode 399 - Das Ist Gut

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 06:19:21 +1100

This week Mel and Simon are back together to talk a lot about Germany. Mel was back at Pucka, Simon returned to Redland Bay and Budgie checked in. There’s a new member of the team, filling in a gap left by someone who thinks they’re funny. Roving reports from Epworth Equestrian, Point Hut Pond & Otago Central Rail Trail, Alexandra and a challenge to boot.

Episode 398 - Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 06:13:06 +1000

Olly returns for a bumper pod of mayhem and laughter, as Mel tries to keep him on script. We hear of Mels travels to Pirrama and Mount Annan parkruns as we farewell Streaky September. There are roving reports from Sonsbeek in The Netherlands, Sarah in Invercargill and the Warwicks catch up with Ryan as he farwells Tasmania.

Happy International parkrun day!!

Episode 397 - The Grate Return

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 20:19:23 +1000

Simon and Sarah are reunited to discuss their latest adventures to Samford Parklands and Dolls Point parkruns. There are roving reports from Alison visiting Orakei Bay, Lyndell at Riemer and Janet at Yeldulknie Weir Trail. Lithuania is welcomed to the parkrun family, updates to the Bingoe card are discussed & Pippa has more insight into Streaky Septmeber. The Birthday Boy shares all things to celebrate in October and Mel still has all the power with the edit

Episode 396 - Oh What a Feeling!

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 19:53:10 +1000

Do you want to know where palm 25 will be? Listen in this week because we have an announcement…

We also have Mel and TOC bringing you another episode with news of Budgie, Inverloch parkrun’s birthday celebrations and Mel’s return to Nhill in regional Victoria.

There are roving reports from Warner Lakes, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea and Hanmer Forest parkruns, Rachel’s volunteering wrap, Streaky news and Ugly anticipation.

Revisits and Backflips

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 20:47:32 +1000

Mel & Toc return with a bumper pod filled with revisits and backflips! There’s a 1000th event, 10,000,000th barcode, 5k app adjustments and TOC shares news of his trip to Victory Heights to escape the wind. We have roving reports from Sewerby parkrun and Dolls Point, and Janet is back catching up with Wildflower ED Andrea Doney aka The Slow Coach.

But that’s not all! We have a swather of launches, Bingoe card discussion, plus hints from the elves about this years Ugly Christmas singlets.

Episode 394 - Dangling the carrot

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 20:47:54 +1000

Mel & Toc are back with stories from Cyril Curtin & Point Cook parkruns. Plus, we have two Alison’s reporting in from Morrinsville Recreation Ground and Pirrama parkrun. The Birthday Boy brings us September anniversaries, Pip drops news of Streaky Septmeber and Mel is en pointe with a Polish parkrun launch. Don’t believe us? Listen in!

Episode 393 - Onwards and Upwards

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 16:49:02 +1000

This week Sarah from the Westside joined Simon at the remote stand up desks. There were adventures talked about at South Beach Recreation Reserve and Capestone Lake. They talked about the 5K app, Budgie smuggler, Dazzas, emails and Rachel checks in (someone pleeease give her more content!!). Tracey and Johan logged Roving Reports from Mitchelton and Hilton parkruns, plus news of a Norwegian launch.

Episode 392 - Bolting towards Septmeber

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 17:42:25 +1000

The Olympics are over but that hasn’t meant the end of the excitement. Mel and TOC marvel at Carolyn’s effort at The Clint Eastwood Backyard Ultra, while Mel finally ventured to The Ponds for some City2Surf fronding. TOC enjoyed inland adventures at McLeans Beach, Janet brought us a Singapore double at Bishan & East Coast Park Parkrun, and Calum celebrated at Lancaster with the ‘TV’.

Also, all the bolts in Dazza’s, Club Corner, Streaky Septmeber discussion and a little announcement on PALM.

Episode 391 - The Rookie

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 19:04:18 +1000

Simon and Mel were back at the standup desks to discuss the Olympics, Singapore's extra day and where they popped up on parkrunday (Lota & Peppertree). There were two UK roving reports, with Ruth reporting in from Rotherham parkrun and Ali at Thames Path Woolwich parkrun. Mail was received about Matilda, two launches discussed, talk of (legal) budgie smuggling and Rachel gave us some more regional challenges. Do you feel lucky punk?

Episode 390 - Jumpy

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 20:40:22 +1000

Olly is back – for a Blue Moon episode and guess where he has been…? Nevermind! Mel adventured to …. We had Ingrid reporting in from Jubilee parkrun, Tenterfield and Alison from Moana Point Reserve parkrun NZ. At least there was UK mail, Olympic talk and Rachel brought us some discussion on regional challenges.

Episode 389 - What's a Melidex?

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 18:32:30 +1000

What IS a Melidex? What are Budgie Smugglers? An Obilope? Dazzas? A frond?

You won’t get ALL the answers this episode, but you WILL hear about Mel's adventure to Balclutha parkrun. You WILL hear the Birthday Boys August offering. And you WILL learn about the latest batch of launches.

For the rest, you might just have to listen to the back catalogue…

Join TOC & Mel.

You’re welcome 😊

Episode 388 - When 3 becomes 5

Sat, 20 Jul 2024 15:36:58 +1000

This week Simon was joined by Sarah at both of their remote stand up desks. There were adventures talked about from Broadbeach Waters and Jakes Point. They talked about their favourite parkruns (but one of them can’t count ), bucket hats (will you purchase one?) and a challenge (but not as you know it). There was a return to Dazzas, emails and Rachel checked in. There were launches and indecision about where they will be this week.

Episode 387 - Founders and Fashion

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 21:48:30 +1000

Toc and Mel wear their hearts on their sleeves this week, touching on some important topics. To lighten the tone we also have roving reports from Lyndell at Logan River, Alison at Queens Park, Belfast, and a new voice from the UK Ruth – bringing us a report from Gunpowder parkrun.

Dazza has the week off but there is more discussion about bridges and plans are forming for the Adventurer baton. Tune in…

Episode 386 - Fly High

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 21:31:52 +1000

This week the Adventurer community is sad to bid farewell to Michael ‘Schultzy’ Schultz. A special Adventurer from Kedron parkrun. We also pay tribute to Graeme from Umbagong parkrun and Simon brings us his adventures from Redcliffe.

There are roving reports from Rendlesham Forest, West Coast Park, Petrie and Jubliee, plus Mel has an idea for a new challenge!

Episode 385 - Ice Ice Baby

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 20:02:14 +1000

Who joins Mel on Level Two this week? Who ran round and round in circles for a very long time? Who enjoyed recent celebrations? Who did a nudie swim? Who interviewed Rory Marriot at Rendlesham Forest? Who’s looking forward to Streaky September? Whose name is in the Obilope?

Listen in for all the answers!

Episode 384 - Indeed

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 20:08:41 +1000

Guess who’s back, back again, Simon’s back, tell a friend… It’s Smackley week and he’s been at Greenbank parkrun while Mel ducked down south to Risdon Brook. We hear from Janet with a interview with Regional Ambassador Kate Corner and Alison brings news from recent launch event Y Promenade. Over at Dazzas the community was buzzing and Rachel brought food and zoo clubs.

Episode 383 - Big Kahunas

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 19:24:48 +1000

It’s a fast one this week as TOC joins Mel to discuss all things Speedweek at Sandgate parkrun. We discuss parkrun’s global expansion plans, and, speaking of fast, Liam Adams gets a call up to Paris. Dazza hears from a lot of people, PK visits Nuriootpa, Lyndell is on the South Bank and Johan checks in from Emerald Resort. Rachel logs in, and the UK reigns supreme again.

Episode 382 - What's in a name?

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 16:30:57 +1000

Mel is back at the desk, talking to Simon about Cronulla parkrun and his trip to Wishart. There was talk of speed week at Sandgate and BERT & ERNIE. Roving reports came in from Jeune Park, Whyalla Foreshore, Clarence and Pokkinen. There were a plethora of launches across the world and Longest Run is upon us again. Will you rise to the challenge?

Episode 381 - Ah-sigh-ee

Sun, 26 May 2024 15:32:05 +1000

Sarah joins Simon on Level 2 with a view to go over her trip to Ridley Place Foreshore and his return to Sirromet. They spoke double Dutch on Whit Monday, were Franc about their feelings about French parkruns and caught up on Tim Franklin’s whereabouts. There was also some late mail received all the way from the Netherlands and they checked in on Dazza. There were launches, The Birthday Boy and roving reports from Lyndell at Glasshouse Mountains Conservation parkrun, Alison at Tokoinranta, David at Ridley Place Foreshore and Mel dropped in from Armidale.

Episode 380 - In a twist

Thu, 16 May 2024 19:04:57 +1000

Nordic special days and a swather of launches had Mel’s tongue in a twist but not before she surprised Peppertree parkrun with a visit. TOC, meanwhile, returned to what he loves best, supporting Nagambie Lake in country Victoria. Lyndell was interviewing Mandalorians at Cleveland parkrun, and Calum sang us a Mersey tune from Burnage. We also have all the usuals with an extra helping of Rachel.

Episode 379 - R2-RD

Thu, 09 May 2024 21:06:41 +1000

Tatooine in and hear Mel and Simon recap Bells Parade and Kedron, as well as the galaxy of launches and roving reports from across the universe (Victoria juniors in Glasgow, Walvis Bay in Namibia and Warwick in Qld). Then Rachel brings us some clubs from around the cantina. It’s a longer one this time, for an adventure far, far away.

Episode 378 - Run the World

Thu, 02 May 2024 20:34:05 +1000

It’s a blue moon pod – which means Olly is back to join Mel at Level 2 and bring us up to date on Disney princesses, Welsh launches and sailing. If that isn’t exciting enough – TOC slips in the back door to chat to Run the World creator, Travis Ireland, giving insight into how the innovative platform was created and his journey to find love for parkrun. Rachel dips her toes in the water, Dazza goes bat crazy, and Tassie seems to be the place to be. Tune in…

Episode 377 - Purple Patches

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 11:07:47 +1000

Back to regular programming at Level Two with a View with Mel upping her p-index at Wilson Botanic parkrun while TOC was offering auroras with the sunshine over at the Stump. We chat about the new ED/EA volunteer credits, discuss the Voronoi map, cover May celebrations with the birthday boy, catch up on a swather of launches plus… Johan reports from Piggly Wiggly, Lyndell splits herself between Oakey and Capestone Lake and Marvellous Mark shuns Bushy for Gunnersbury parkrun. Tune in to find out why!

Episode 376 - palm24

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 21:44:46 +1000

It’s PALM24 week, where Mel, Olly, TOC and Simon are joined by a crowd of listeners for a live recording of the pod. After a recap of the morning, Olly chatted with Eman, our on-the-ground PALM organiser, South Toowoomba RD and all-round-good-guy, while Mel interviewed Robbie Hawkswell, founding co-event director and video content creator extraordinaire. Simon was back at the helm of the annual quiz and TOC made a surprise announcement. And even though none of us saw her, somehow Rachel got hold of the mic…

Episode 375 - Outback parkruns

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 21:10:38 +1100

Join Mel underground at Coober Pedy and TOC on the tree stump as we celebrate Nicki Clark in a yellow 1000 volunteer shirt, Shultzy stars on the radio and there are April Fools Day pranks. Lyndall joins us from Harris Avenue, Sarah visits Centennial Park, Tracey goes north to Mackay and the Local Weather Expert explains spinny-roundy things to us. Bec checks in from the remote Cobar parkrun and we chat through all things PALM24 and Longest Run. Our Obi this week is a bloke who walks on water!

Episode 374 - details, details

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 18:47:28 +1100

This week, Mel was auditioning for the Tourism Tasmania Ambassador role in Launceston. Simon was very Scribbly. Tracey talked to Rory and Hilary at Des Connor juniors and PK was going all Radelaidean at South Parra Reservoir. Rachel Parked, Reserved and Oval'd. We celebrated John Day becoming the oldest person to reach 500 parkruns and the Obi went to ... (you'll just have to listen).

Episode 373 - Geographical Inaccuracy

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 20:24:17 +1100

Q. What do you get when you cross a rodeo with a hot air balloon spectacular?

A. Mel’s amazing tourism adventure!

This week Mel visited Braidwood showground parkrun, which incidentally wasn’t the location for either. And TOC is backing it up and keeping the recording south of the Murray.

If that’s not confusing enough, Tracey is at Underwood Park parkrun for no particular reason at all.

Hopefully Rachel has her spreadsheet together!

Episode 372 - Don't follow Mel!

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 19:37:06 +1100

What do you get when you have two hosts recording in the Greatest State?

A. Geographical confusion! Oh wait. That’s just Mel. TOC seems to know his compass points, even if he can’t judge his travel times.

Moving on … Mel returned to Cyril Curtain Reserve parkrun with the Melbourne Crew, while TOC was a week early at Ipswich parkrun.

And Rachel inspires some memories of dress up days from the past.

Episode 371 - Out & Moving

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 19:23:30 +1100

With both our hosts returning a tad late from their adventures of the weekend, there's lots to catch up on. From the ups and downs around our adventurer community, to the very long, long runs and walks down under and across the ditch, people have been busy! Hear about Mel's triple treat of Stebonheath, Thorndon Juniors and Adelaide Airport, Olly's Batemans Bay return, plus roving reports from Tracey at Broadbeach Waters and Alison at Gordon Spratt Reserve. After that we'll need another coffee, thanks Dazza!

Episode 370 - What's in the Box?

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 22:05:46 +1100

It’s Simon’s week in the co-host seat and apparently the weather up in Kingsland isn’t as great as they’d have us believe. Never mind. Mel had a lovely warm run at Ball Park parkrun while Simon splashed it out at Chermside. We bring you some thoughts about Codes of Conduct and perceived barriers to participation, plus muse over the Adventurer growth in the UK. And we award an Obi to someone who didn’t even visit Dazzas! Because we can …

Episode 369 - When Paris met Harry

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 20:17:50 +1100

Join us this week as we bring some big discussions with a rollercoaster pod episode. While Olly and Mel give their views on the stats controversy, they also recount their adventure to North Wollongong parkrun. But not before Olly brings news of his own. Lyndell the Legendary lifts the mood with a report from Ipswich, Queensland parkrun, Rachel remembers pods of bygone eras, and we end on a lighter note with celebrations of all descriptions.
p.s. yes, he did check the envelope!

Episode 368 - Gooey buttercake flavoured goodness

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 21:16:35 +1100

Join Mel & TOC as they taste test lots of icecream. TOC goes to Jindy, Mel goes AWOL and parkrun Australia blow the lid on another Attendance Record. PK visits Kangaroo Island, Lyndall visits Newy and Sarah catches up with Tim Franklin. Oh, and all the PALM events get announced.

Episode 367: YMMV

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 20:17:36 +1100

One million Aussie parkrunners and no roving reports? Don't worry, Mel and Olly have you covered! It's been a big week in Aussie parkrun circles, so it's time for some reflection, emails, Dazzas, Birthday Boy and... ooohhh, a palm24 update!

Episode 366 - Euphony

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 22:23:49 +1100

This week, Mel is joined by a holidaying Olly as we hear a euphony of parkrun celebrations and record numbers, plus some misadventures, the odd kookaburra, and a cacophony of camp-site neighbours. We continue to catch up on the summer season's roving reports, as we hear from Johan at Voortrekker Monument, Pretoria, PK at Belair and Alistair who did some guerilla tourism at St Peters. And amongst all the chatter, Rachel, Dazza and some love for the one and only Colin Thorne.

Episode 365 - Tick Tocky

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 21:20:18 +1100

Mel and Simon are back for 2024 with news of their holiday adventures from Copper Trail parkrun, Thorndon juniors, Port Broughton, Nuriootpa, Main Beach, New Farm, White Rock, Kelvin Grove and Fodder Forest. The Channel 5 news crew are back with reports from West Beach, Bellevue juniors and Paradise Point. Plus Rachel trials a new format and the Birthday Boy brings reminders. There’s more – but you’ll just need to tune in to find out.

Episode 364 - Bumping Uglies

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 16:54:17 +1100

This week the swivel chair on Level 2 gets a workout as the uglies all combine to bask in the glory of Ugly Christmas Singlet or Shirt Day! As your hosts recap their parkrundays just gone and prepare for parkrun and podcast holiday season, we crack out the bon-bons, hear from the Office Lady and a most melodic Rachel, and we fill the podcast time capsule with 2023 memories, plus predictions for the parkrun year to come. Happy and safe parkrunning everyone, we'll see you all next year for more adventures!

Episode 363 - Old Farts and Old Ducks

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 20:56:12 +1100

As Dazzas celebrates volunteer day and the wonderful contributions across our adventurer community, we hear about Mel's trip to the West-East-side at Campbelltown parkrun and Olly finally shows up to share his visit to Tassie, Collingwood and, well, Shellharbour #inourbudgies

Episode 362 - West is best

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 06:49:59 +1100

TOC’s back this week, after enjoying the west side at Cyril Curtain Reserve. And while some parts of the world experienced weather-related cancellations, Melissa headed to a revamped Sunbury parkrun for a little rainy frond. It’s a shorter pod this week, featuring some cameos from our favourite South Africans lending a hand to your grateful hosts.

Episode 361 - TOC’s budgies

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 19:25:02 +1100

TOC joins Melissa on level two this week in his budgies! While Melissa recaps a crazy WA adventure at Newcastle Park in WA , TOC was enjoying the sunshine at home at Inverloch. We have Thanksgiving parkruns, re-launches, palm updates and corrections. There’s an Obi, the Birthday Boy, the CCR and more.

Episode 360 - gggrrriverside

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 19:31:59 +1100

Melissa & Simon battle the technology this week to bring you this episode featuring Karkarook and Redland Bay parkruns.

TOC drops in from Goulburn River Trail and Lyndell chases a frond at, well, Redland Bay.

And we have more Collingwood refences for your listening pleasure. Thanks Rachel 😊

Episode 359 - Rrrrriverside

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 10:56:15 +1100

This week, while Olly laments a missed parkrunday, Melissa gets busy on her p-index. Rachel returns with Alphabet homework and there are similar ‘messengers’ in the emails. Meanwhile, Alison is on the ground enjoying the launch at Northern Pathway, New Zealand.

Episode 358 - Log a Nottie

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 21:07:07 +1100

The pod has a distinct Victorian feel this week as TOC joins Melissa on level 2 with a view. This week’s view is of Goulburn River Trail parkrun and Victor Harbor parkrun. One was windy and one required the Aeroguard. There’s parkrun news and tips, Dazza’s, the regular consolidated club stats plus a rundown of the latest launches around the globe.

Episode 357 - Stop watch

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 20:13:45 +1100

We have bonus Olly this week as we round out October with dress up tales (or should that be fails?).

Melissa chose to #getgood at GreenWay parkrun and found a curious bagpipe playing GP to chat social prescribing and the mental health benefits of parkrun.

And Lyndell the Legendary is back with 11th birthday celebrations from a parkrun we all know well – Kawana!

Episode 356 - All power to the editor

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 21:12:30 +1100

The parkrun adventurers slow right down after a punishing but enjoyable weekend, as Mel and Olly recap the adventure that was the Panorama Punish (and Orange parkrun). We hear from Sarah from the West Side at Our Park, while Lyndell celebrates amongst heroes and villains at North Lakes. And we have the stats and the mailbag to prove it - Aussie launches may be down but pies are still up!

Episode 355 - Mimosas and Jell shots

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 09:02:30 +1100

Simon‘s in the co-host chair this week after visiting the greatest state for a J, while Melissa enjoyed a refreshing post-wedding run closer to home. We discuss the release of the Christmas compendium and back-end changes to some parkrun metrics, and the Birthday Boy brings all November’s highlights.

Episode 354 - It’sa Mario

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 19:42:07 +1100

Mel and Mario (aka Olly) race through a speedy and somewhat Italian themed pod.

Caveman Cam pops up at Mensola parkrun and we have a new statistical offering from our Adventurers club.

Plus, a little musing about junior parkrun and the growth?? of 5k events so far this year.

*Disclaimer – all opinions are correct at time of recording and may differ depending on state of origin.

Episode 353 - Mel’s a dot

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 08:36:04 +1100

It’s the ABC episode – All ‘bout Collingwood! TOC joins Mel on Level 2 to recap the weekend’s parkrun party at Batemans Bay, explain dots, and admit that Keto cupcakes taste rather good! Rachel’s back, Dazza hosts the prematch parkrun function, and Pippa wraps up Streaky September.

Episode 352 - Black and White Army

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 17:50:48 +1000

It’s episode 352 and Olly and Melissa (yes, Melissa) are bringing you all the pre-grand final fun (go, Pies!). Melissa recaps her trip to Seacliff Esplanade parkrun with all the adventures and BIG things, while Olly is en pointe with his pronunciations TOC drops in from Dixon Field, David Messenger brings news from Kalgoorlie-Boulder, and Johan delights from Jock Trail parkrun. You can follow Collingwood on Saturday … or you can be wrong … Tune in next week to see if that’s been the right call.

Episode 351 - Missing Magpies

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 19:16:13 +1000

Simon’s back! And so are the Ugly Christmas shirts. So, tune in to hear all about this year’s designs. We have Lyndell the Legendary reporting from Tuncanbar (Wes Mitchell Park parkrun) and Rachel is discussing the what and why of parkrun courses – inflated or not. Another hour full of laughs and levels ups, all for your listening pleasure.

Episode 350 - Black and White

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 21:22:14 +1000

This week is a huge celebration of outback fun and glitter with Mel bringing us all the news of her Broken Hill Racecourse adventure. Also, a plevora (Olly??!) of roving reports from North, South, East & West at Palmerston, Wilson Inlet Heritage Trail, Harmony Boulevard and Cobram parkruns.

Plus, there’s two more challenges to add to the bingoe card and Pippa sings the praises of streaking with a friend.

Episode 349 - Big Swoop

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 21:33:33 +1000

It’s Swoopy Septmeber and we’re all streaking! This week Toc joins Mel as we return to our ‘Big Things’ discussion. Mel recounts her trip to Ballina Coast parkrun and TOC re-indexes at Rosebud. Billo drops by with a stella report for Yackandandah parkrun, Pippa has more motivation for getting it done and Johan has all the proper pronunciations. Plus we explain the bingoe card challenges and suggest the next level up.

Episode 348 - Cat Amongst the Magpies

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 20:11:13 +1000

As we approach our favourite streaky season we bring you reflections from International dog day at Parkindula Reserve parkrun, plus we have roving reports from TOC at Tallangatta and Johan at Cape Agulhas. Pippa drops in with streaky advice, the Birthday Boy brings us all the cake and there are emails a-plenty.

Episode 347 - What Windmill?

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 22:19:47 +1000

Simon is back this week, but he didn’t parkrun. Mel did a re-run but can’t blame sunscreen for missing the windmill. Confused? Well, add a late breaking blog post, a Wentworth Common roving report and a hill climbing Intern, and maybe you’re in the ball park.

Episode 346 - Wonder Woman

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 16:58:45 +1000

It's Level Two in Review this week as Mel and Olly recount their morning at Centennial parkrun and all the fun of the City2Surf. Sarah brings us an update from Patawalonga River and Lyndell joins the birthday celebrations at Wishart parkrun. There's a few announcements and bright ideas but still no solution for Olly's post-it predicament.

Episode 345 - Level 2 with hygge

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 12:56:04 +1000

TOC joins Mel this week on Level 2 with a view to share some of his highlights from his recent European vacay. We’ve got news from a giant orange moustache, clarifications, graphs, age grade 1st finishers, Club Corner and roving reports from Studley and Greenbank parkruns.

Episode 344 - Guess Who?

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 18:41:11 +1000

This week, Simon sat in the host’s chair and he had a surprise co-host! Discussions covered Zillmere & Newy adventures, APAC event calls, incredible age grade records, and an island off the coast of Ireland. Rachel discusses parkrun clubs, while the mystery surrounding PSH’s time travel is explained.

Episode 343 - Favourite Things

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 18:23:23 +1000

Mel was discombobulated by staying local and Olly was completely fine with doing the same. Pippa proposed a new name for an old challenge and the Informant is kind of sort of back, in a way. The Birthday Boy does his thing and there’s a welcome return of Mel and Olly sharing some of the highlights from Dazza’s. All the data from the Consolidated Club Report and some fun looking to the next few weeks has us all wondering… exactly how good will Olly look in a Wonder Woman costume?

Episode 342 - 26

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 17:42:14 +1000

Mel and Olly are back with a bumper edition of the podcast and they have LOTS to talk about, from parkrun COO’s open letter on number challenges to all the upcoming excuses to party. The Office Lady brings us an interview with world record ultra-runner, Phil Gore, and we hear roving reports from Sarah and Alison. Sarah calls in from Presint 18, Ome Kyuryo, Japan and Baxter parkrun, while Alison shared her catch up with Tom Williams at Lake2Lake Trail in New Zealand. And, of course, we share the CCR and empty the in-tray!

Episode 341 - On the buses

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 22:27:19 +1000

Welcome back, Olly! It’s great to have the band back together. After news from our hosts’ recent adventures – Mel at Kangaroo Island and Olly at Southern Highlands Botanic Gardens – we hear from Sarah at Presint 18, Putrajaya. There's lots of mail, news of Christmas in July, and Rachel demistifies some more clubs. Plus, tune in to hear Olly’s reaction to our costume plans...

Episode 340 - Homework

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 20:00:51 +1000

Sarah is back for another week and she shares her adventures as an RD. Did she do her homework? Mel recaps her Maroondah Dam adventure and looks forward to a month long festival.

There’s big news in the worlds of men who run fast and men who run for crazy amounts of time and an extra exciting roving report from TOC at Bushy.

We’ve got mail from all over the world, another Dazza’s recap from the Office Lady, as well as the Birthday Boy and CCR news.

Episode 339 - West Side Story

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 07:21:10 +1000

Sarah Jefferson joins Mel this week for a pod with a Western flavour. Mel visited Narooma Westlands while Sarah led the troops at Cottesloe. We discuss speed week at Sandgate and the World Record attempt at City2Surf. We hear from PK at Parkindula Reserve parkrun and TOC at Malahide Castle junior parkrun, as well as Rachel about streaking. Mel and Sarah discuss a new V-P index and Sarah laments the co-host curse.

Episode 338 - Hitch ’em up

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 21:44:01 +1000

How did the leopard get its spots? What’s better than coffee after juniors? What is the world’s toughest parkrun? Where are you taking me, and why do I need my passport? What do Rod, Gail and Neil have in common? What’s bigger, Mel’s P index or her V index? Why is Kilmore RWT parkrun another parkrun to add to your list? Who let the dogs out? The answer to all these questions, and more, is waiting for you in this episode of the parkrun Adventurers podcast. Spoiler alert – a roving report from Bishan parkrun is just one of those answers!

Episode 337 - Interference

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 12:13:04 +1000

We celebrate all the things this week as Mel & Olly parkran together at the brand new Woodlands Historic Park and Simon caught up with Lyndell the Legendary at Fodder Forest for her Cowell. PK drops in from Oaklands Estate Reserve and TOC brings us a European double from Ziegelwiese and Amager Fælled. All this and more antics as we reflect another week in parkrun.

Episode 336 - Kagerzoomie

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 18:25:15 +1000

It’s a Dutch flavoured podcast this week with TOCCY from Inverloccy bringing us all the action from The Netherlands at Zuiderpark and Kagerzoom parkruns.

Back at home, Mel headed west to Anstey Hill Recreation parkrun and Olly headed north to Centennial parkrun – but they didn’t leave Australia ☹

Meanwhile, the Swather Wars continue …

Episode 335 - Soldier’s Five

Thu, 25 May 2023 18:08:04 +1000

It’s a very newsy pod this week. Mel took her press pass to the new Dixon Field parkrun and Chanel 5 news crew reports hit the presses from all over. Our international reporter, TOC, checked in from Donaupark parkrun in Austria. PK was on a Windex-hunt at Narooma Wetlands. And Lyndell was investigating mysteries at Robelle Domain. We also have a swather of emails, interstate updates from the west side, and a ‘soldier’s five’ from the Office Lady.

Episode 334: parkrun Voyager

Thu, 18 May 2023 21:48:14 +1000

This week, we embrace the spirit of carpe diem and advocate for a promising new word that has been tattooed in our minds.... Mel shares her adventure to Tallangatta parkrun, where she wasn’t solo, while we also hear of parkrun voyages to Caffarella, Brisbane Valley Rail Trail and Wolford Wood. Even Myrtle the Turtle is Cha Cha Cha’ing around on parkrunday this week!

Episode 333 - Corgi Butt Buns

Thu, 11 May 2023 19:02:35 +1000

This week, Mel, who went on an adventure to Sandon Point parkrun, is joined by Simon, who loves a chat about all things Coronation! As we continue to play catch up with the backlog of roving reports, we hear from Lyndell at Naracoorte Lake, Alison at Ekebergsletta, and PK at Edithburgh. Olly will definitely be disappointed he missed it as we hear from Rachel with a special Eurovision club corner. And you’ll have to let us know what you think about Mel's fishing trip …

Episode 332: Severn Swather

Thu, 04 May 2023 18:50:41 +1000

This week we have a S W A T H E R of roving reports to catch up on with PK at Shiraz Trail parkrun, Mark at Yackandandah Rail Trail, Johan in outback Coober Pedy and Action Man out at Altona Beach parkrun.

We have news of special days and parkrun ends, emails and club creations, plus a new challenge (or is it) to ponder.

Plus Rachel is back to bring us insight from cyberspace.

Episode 331 - Quokka Quest

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 20:57:31 +1000

Mel & Olly are back at Level 2 and resume normal programming, with Mel giving us a recap of her WA trip. We catch up on some roving reports from previous weeks, with Lyndell checking in from Western Springs parkrun, NZ and Cam dashing in from Claisebrook Cove parkrun. We also get to here a more recent report, with Sarah marvelling at the beauty of Margaret River parkrun. Plus, we have emails from the travelling Jacksons and a run down of all of our favourite palm23 things, wrapped up in a whole lot of laughter.

Episode 330 - palm23

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 16:50:18 +1000

The parkrun adventurers enjoyed their 6th annual listener meetup in Perth W.A. The live recording was successfully captured and features an interview with University of Western Australia parkrun EDs Cameron Storey and Rodney Glossop, the palm23 Madness Quiz plus Ch5 News Crew Official Press Pass presentations.

Episode 329 - Winter Waffle

Sat, 01 Apr 2023 20:43:05 +1000

This week, Mel was camouflaged and Olly was where he (almost) always is. We apologise for the late (not April Fools related) release, as excitement mounts for palm23. There’s Dazza’s, CCR stats, and a really riveting Rachel rundown.

Episode 328: Sterkte

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 17:12:28 +1100

This week, Mel travelled to North Sydney parkrun for Medibank’s Lounge event, while Olly was ‘you know where’ guiding a well known Bailey shot to her RD debut. Meanwhile, on the other side of the planet, Johan was busy at the South African conference, speaking to parkrun CEO, Russ Jefferys, amongst others. Plus, the Birthday Boy returns to give us the low down on what to look forward to in April.

Episode 327 : Off Script

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 18:54:07 +1100

This week, parkruns far and wide celebrated International Womens Day. We think that’s pretty cool – but even cooler is a huge (not)parkrun milestone and an even bigger bucket list adventure! Mel was riding high at Jerrabomberra Mountain Reserve parkrun, while our roving reporters dropped in from Jurien Bay, Sirromet and Grey Goose parkruns. Rachel is stuck on repeat, we have more Big Things and the Quizmaster drops us a lasso…er line!

Episode 326 - Song sung blue?

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 21:14:53 +1100

It's a bumper episode of interviews and reports this week. Mel catches up with John Lindsell at Kawana parkrun and Lyndell is on the ground at Kedron parkrun, chatting to the man of the moment, Michael Schultz. We’ve got roving reports from Brightwater and Newcastle Park parkruns and Rachel discusses the Pioneers challenge, but there’s a lot less of Mel and Olly than you might be accustomed to. Unless you want Olly singing? Then you’re in luck.

Episode 325 - Wake up, Jodi!

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 08:10:49 +1100

Pour another coffee – Mel & Olly are delirious after their adventures at Batemans Bay and Maria Creek Reserve parkruns. Luckily we have Tracey in a TuTu bouncing in at Ecco Ripley parkrun, David swinging past at Wannaroo parkrun, and over the ditch, Alison floats in with a report from Hamilton Lake. To keep us awake, we discuss worldwide parkrun elevation, we hear the March rundown from the Birthday Boy, plus there’s Dazza’s, mail, the Consolidated Club Report and …wake up, Jodi!!

Episode 324 - Radio prA

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 06:23:04 +1100

This week the adventures come from our roving reports, with Lyndell at Railway Park and PK visiting Stebonheath, sharing one of the best possible reasons to go to parkrun. We consider a whole host of additional candidates for the proposed Big Things ‘Adventurers at Large’ challenge, and we mix it with the stars at Dazza’s.

Episode 323 - Big Things

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 09:16:12 +1100

A ‘BIG’ episode this week with Sarah from the Westside dropping in to talk all things palm23. Tracey in a TuTu is horsing around at Centennial parkrun and we hear from a new voice out at Garvey Park parkrun. Dazza’s is coping with a ‘BIG’ crowd, Rachel returns, and Olly and Mel discuss the nominations for the ‘Adventurers at Large’ challenge. Plus … it’s going to be a BIG party weekend!

Episode 322 - Rise of the Machines

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 23:04:04 +1100

Are we out of a job? With artificial intelligence taking over much of our lives, just how long is it until this very podcast is hosted by Hal and Deep Blue? At least one more week, we believe. So until then, join us to hear about Mel's visit to Calembeen parkrun and Olly's... well, Olly. We hear from Alison at Russell Park parkrun, NZ, while Tracey shares a video from Chermside parkrun. So whether you're an adventurous spirit or just looking to add a little excitement to your parkrun routine, this podcast is for you! Disclaimer: some of this description may have been written by a computer.

Episode 321 - GO!

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 22:06:16 +1100

This week, Mel’s South Australian adventure concludes at Oaklands Estate Reserve parkrun with celebrations and a roving report from Sarah from the Westside.

We hear from Lyndell out at Kirra parkrun and Rachel returns with more Club Corner.

And we have some announcements!!!

Be sure to tune in.

Episode 320 - Summer Holidays

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 13:52:13 +1100

It’s a summer holiday edition of the pod this week with Mel back in South Australia adventuring to Goolwa parkrun and Thorndon junior parkrun. Olly donned the RD vest, welcoming adventurers from afar, while Tracey sent us a roving report from Scribbly Gums Conservation parkrun. We had lots of newcomers at Dazzas, the Obi has gone to an old favourite, and there’s a new boy in town … a birthday boy!

Episode 319 - Alphabet Ears

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 16:32:29 +1100

This week, while Olly was playing removalist, Mel decided to breakout and head north to Cowra parkrun. We have roving reports from Perry Hall parkrun, UK, Living Colour parkrun, Sth Africa and Osbourn Metropark parkrun, USA plus Rachel is back with more Club Corner. While all goes to plan at Dazza’s, there is controversy in the Consolidated Club Report, with a shock frond result leading to a bit of a soapbox moment.

Episode 318 - parkrun, if you’re listening

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 09:42:04 +1100

Mel & Olly have returned and one of them had adventures. Can you guess which one? The Chanel 5 News Crew were out and about over the break with PK at Lochiel and Alison at Warwick Racecourse parkruns on Christmas Eve, and TOC popped in ‘on the run’ at Torrens parkrun on New Years Day. There’s a new segment to enjoy. Surprise! Dazza’s returns with an added bonus, and the time capsule has been refilled and stuffed back into the cupboard.

Episode 317 - The Office Lady Option

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 19:46:42 +1100

While Mel and Olly enjoy a well-earned break, the Office Lady drops in to bring you a summer lite version of the pod.

She shares week 1 details of the 14 parkruns in 14 days road trip she and Luke are currently on, tells us some interesting stats from the festive season, and delves into the Dazza’s content.

And we hear from a whole bunch of the news crew who share their 2023 parkrun goals.

Episode 316 - InSantagram

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 00:15:35 +1100

It’s the office Christmas party and there’s merriment a plenty! In our final show for the year we hear from Sarah at Dawesville parkrun while Mark catches up with Lyndell at Mount Ainslie parkrun.

We have listeners and news crew dropping in with bon bon jokes, ugly Christmas shirts galore plus mail, obi’s and looking back on future predictions.

Episode 315 - Honey Stud

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 20:38:37 +1100

Dodgy sound, made up words, mispronunciations and mistakes – quality podding for your enjoyment!
Olly’s back to tell us all about Hamilton Island parkrun and Mel recounts her adventure to Goulburn parkrun.
Dazza was getting up close and personal, while the envelope turned up unexpectedly in the northern hemisphere.
We have two Traceys for the price of one at Victory Heights Trail parkrun, and it’s beginning to look a lot like ugly Christmas.

Episode 314: Records & Legends

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 22:18:17 +1100

This week there are records a plenty and we all stop to bathe in the glory that is the greatest state. That’s right, while the cat’s away… Simon Mackley joins Mel in the host chair. We hear from Tracey at Surfers Paradise parkrun and Alison is back with a report from Hamilton Park parkrun in NZ. Dazza’s has an all abilities theme, the Obi envelope turns up somewhere rather pretty, and we’ve all moved on from kick-yay.

Episode 313 - #getyourfeetwet

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 20:11:41 +1100

It’s all about the beach this week! Tune in to hear about Kick-yay and Cuddle-ball and why Olly is so tired. Mel gives a recap of PoW parkrun and #parthwalk. The Channel 5 News Crew bring us roving reports from Prince of Wales parkrun and Melkbosstrand parkrun. Plus, we have a Guerilla Report from Casula Parklands. Dazza debates crunchy vs smooth, there’s a shock result in the Consolidated Club report, and Siri is back with all her wisdom.

Episode 312- parkrun party

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 19:46:29 +1100

This week it’s all about common themes! Mel time travelled to Peppertree parkrun for a parklimp and Olly put a Q in his pocket at Queens Domain parkrun before summiting Kunanyi in Point to Pinnacle for Carrie’s Beanies 4 Brain Cancer.

It was Ladies Day in the Channel 5 News Crew with Tracey in a rainbow tutu at Albert Melbourne parkrun and Lyndell the Legendary at Mudjimba Beach parkrun.

Meanwhile the Obi envelope turns up somewhere unexpected.

Episode 311 - Green Eggs & Snoods

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 20:56:38 +1100

Join us this week as we celebrate achievements and lament mishaps. Sarah from the West side pops in from Whitford nodes parkrun, while Tracy in a Tutu chases down her NENDY at Robell Domain. The office lady is back in the comfy chair playing ‘who am I?’ as Mel & Olly debate Dr Suess and whatever is a snood? “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You're on your own, and you know what you know. And you are the guy who'll decide where to go.”

Episode 310 - Cheers

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 08:28:03 +1100

This week we hear about a pair of 5’s – 2 new parkruns holding only their fifth event – as Mel shares with us her visit to Nolen's Park parkrun and Alison reports in from Broad Park parkrun. We hear a lot of cheer at Dazza’s, and welcome a special guest to award the Obi this week!

Episode 309 - Bruce & Gill Fordyce

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 20:14:46 +1100

Mel & Olly return this week with tales from Bathurst parkrun and the Mount Panorama Punish, plus their recap from last weekend’s Halloween fun from their home parkruns. We hear from Phil and Gemma Gore on how to go from 5km to a backyard ultra (how far can he go?) and we have a special interview from Johan with Bruce & Gill Fordyce. Not only that – listen in for a big announcement!

Episode 308 - Top 3

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 17:45:17 +1100

While Mel and Olly are away the fill-ins are here to interrupt your regularly scheduled program (as evidenced by the irregular schedule of this program). Johan and Tracey bring you roving reports from Delta parkrun and St Lucia parkrun. Plus we have some special Top 3s to share and a challenge for you!

Episode 307 - Cops & Robbers

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 20:24:37 +1100

Join us this week as Mel and Olly tell us about being at their home events of Toolern Creek & Shellharbour. We hear from Ch5 news crew member, Lyndell, adventuring to Mansfield, QLD parkrun, where they celebrated Cops & Robbers week. And we celebrate a family reunion, an Obi, and an upcoming break! But who’s got the keys to Level 2 with a view next week?

Episode 306 - King Gizzard

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 07:43:57 +1100

A chorus of adventurers this week recap adventures from around Australia. Mel returns from Darwin to recharge her battery, while we also hear roving reports from Sam at Bathurst, Cam at Applecross, Tracey at White Rock and PK at Pakapakanthi parkruns. With so many parkrunday high notes, it’s enough to have Dazza calling out for an encore!

Episode 305 – You’ve Got Mail!

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 20:52:06 +1100

The parkrun Adventurers have mail! Lots of mail! After a week that included an 18th birthday and the launch of parkwalk, we hear from a plethora of our Adventurer community about challenges, reviews, podcast listening speed and pronunciation. In the parkrun world, Mel recaps her latest cross-border adventure to Charleston, South Australia, while we hear about the first steps for parkwalk from our roving reporters, Ingrid at Armidale and Sarah at Zillmere. Plus Dazza’s, consolidated club achievements and all you need for your next commute, long run, chipmunk-speed listening or however you enjoy your podcast.

Episode 304 - Let Us Entertain You

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 17:28:07 +1000

Olly is back!! But he’s tired… While he was a ‘Better Man’ doing a Fiji nottie, Mel was ‘Doin’ it for the Kids’ – well the furkids - on a long car trip to visit Northparkes Oval parkrun. This episode, we have the Streakmeister, plus roving reports from TOC at Frank Keenan Reserve and Janet from the Mothership – wait, no - at the Memorial Park parkrun launch. There’s Dazza’s, an Obi, and some parkwalk and International Podcast Day chat. Listen in for all the fun. ‘No Regrets’.

Episode 303 - Home on the range

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 19:16:36 +1000

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

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 15:34:45 +1000

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 achievements at Dazzas and from The Informant. Oh, and stay tuned for an exciting collection of news updates!

Episode 301 - Thumbs Up

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 19:29:27 +1000

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 Alison at Whakatane Gardens. All that, plus a very full email inbox, Dazzas, The Informant and a special elfnouncement...

Episode 300 - Tricentennial

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 20:05:17 +1000

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. Thanks to everyone who has come along on the journey to 300.

Episode 299 - Buzz Buzz

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 07:40:03 +1000

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 from Dazza’s. And yes, Olly sings.

Episode 298 - Not Flat

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 09:50:06 +1000

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! Rest assured, we’ve not left out Dazza’s or our Informant. We may even have another poem zone…

Episode 297 - The one when Mel sings

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 21:23:21 +1000

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

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 22:01:58 +1000

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

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 19:09:52 +1000

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

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 11:51:33 +1000

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 Consolidated Club report.

Episode 293 - Hackers

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 20:16:57 +1000

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

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 18:59:49 +1000

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 relations.

Episode 291 - Because

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 18:21:17 +1000

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 current supply of Caramilk in the staff room fridge.

Episode 290 - 98, 99, 100!

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 21:15:32 +1000

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 morning, while Tania reports in from Pegasus’s and Brett Bailey’s combined milestone and Sarah chats with a new member of the team at Cottesloe while searching for a message in a bottle. We’ve got mail, Dazza’s, and a whole lot of great friends and company to help us all savour our parkrundays, even if we missed them.

Episode 289 - Lorikeets are Metal

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 09:57:38 +1000

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, while, after another big Dazza’s, we decide it’s time to despatch a challenge to Sarah. Trigger warning: this episode may contain excessive references to Shellharbour parkrun.

Episode 288 - Travel Tips

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 17:59:05 +1000

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 (PFFFFT!) And…. There’s a frond war a happenin…

Episode 287 - Rhubarb Lemonade

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 17:14:56 +1000

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 Heritage parkruns. Plus all the usual news, updates and our Cheeky Informant, who seems to be angling for a Cadbury sponsorship (??)

Episode 286 - 99 Apfelsine Blätter

Thu, 26 May 2022 20:07:29 +1000

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 parkrun, our Informant is well again and back with the stats, and we get a dose of elections, autumn and a few more fines at Dazzas! And in our public service announcement, we’d like to remind everyone at least one more time to order their Ugly Christmas Buffs by Wednesday 1st June 2022!

Episode 285 - Better together

Thu, 19 May 2022 18:48:53 +1000

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 our adventurers community offer up a range of great challenge, acronym and achievement goodies!

Episode 284 - The Very Very Best Day

Wed, 11 May 2022 18:34:12 +1000

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

Thu, 05 May 2022 17:37:39 +1000

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 special little cameo.

Episode 282 - Cass Castleton

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 19:05:29 +1000

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), Dazza’s, and a mailbag featuring both song and poetry, there’s something for everyone!

Episode 281 - Hoppy Easter

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 08:57:12 +1000

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 mail-basket is full of correspondence!

Episode 280 - Breakout

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 18:18:53 +1000

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

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 21:11:10 +1000

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.

Episode 278 - Goldilocks

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 20:36:37 +1100

This week Mel & Olly were both adventuring at home with visitors, but there’s news of events returning, mothballing and closing – whaaaaat??? Tracey in a Tutu checks in from Noosa parkrun, we have all the fun from Dazza’s and wait…. The Obi ?? The Informants are back but there’s someone else looking around level 2 with a view…

Episode 277 - Stumped

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 08:18:37 +1100

It’s a quieter week for the adventurers with Olly back at home at a soggy Shellharbour and Mel staying local enjoying a morning of Balloons at Studley parkrun. Caveman Cam checks in from Applecross parkrun over in WA, and our Informants make a sheepish return to the office. Meanwhile, who does prepare the envelope for the Obi? Mel is getting suspicious!

Episode 276 – Mooving On

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 22:24:51 +1100

While another week may have passed, Mel and Olly take the opportunity to reflect on a purple, parkrun-packed palm weekend, as well as their ventures from the parkrun weekend just gone. We catch up on lots of parkrun action across Australia and South Africa with roving reports from Sarah at Mt Clarence, Johan at Weavers Country Estate, Tracey in Queens Domain and Lyndell at Stockton parkrun. Plus all the excitement from Dazza (despite the brief delay), Abi and ‘an’ Informant.

Episode 275 - palm22

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 18:52:57 +1100

The adventurers bring you their live recording of palm (parkrun adventurers listener meetup) 2022 from the Hurricanes Café at Bellerive parkrun in Tasmania. We chat to ED Brooke Van Nooten, enjoy the palm quiz and bring a special parkrun themed ceremony featuring some pod favorites. What an amazing weekend in parkrun!

Episode 274 - Johan Duvenhage

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 18:06:32 +1100

This week Olly & Mel have a ‘tempo run pod’ while they concentrate on preparing and packing for palm! Mel caught up will Johan Duvenhage from @ Heidedal parkrun in South Africa, we had roving reports from Sam @ Huskisson, TOC @ Cyril Curtain Reserve, Tracey @ Redland Bay & Lyndell @ Wondai parkrun, and the Intern gets the honour of ending the pod – well she was the only one left in the office… See you at palm22!

Episode 273 - Falling for You

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 22:59:03 +1100

The parkrun adventurers reflect on some frond-ly parkrundays as they both adventure once again. We hear Roving Reports from PK, checking in at the new Oaklands Estate Reserve parkrun, and Tracey in a Tutu at Bargara parkrun, calling for monickers for their new loggerhead turtle adventurer. We savour all the lurve from Dazza’s and hear who was right (or right-est) in The Informant’s stats question. And don’t miss our special guest – the Party Planner himself – joining us later in the episode with the full preview of the parkrun adventurers listener meetup are Bellerive parkrun aka palm22!

Episode 272 - Ercan Boduk

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 13:58:33 +1100

This week The Adventurers catch up with Ercan Boduk, the Event Director of one of 2022’s new parkruns, Wentworth Common. We also hear of sunshine, music and parkrun body art from some of our Channel 5 News Crew, with PK visiting Mawson Lakes and TOC at Lewis Park Reserve. Mel and Olly share a few parkrun app and gaming updates from our community, a mysterious visitor appears at Dazza’s, we carry on prepping for palm22 and discuss how to bring our Informant’s back into line.

Episode 271 - Arise

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 21:57:37 +1100

This week Mel and Olly enjoyed different adventures of the musical type! We dive into a new index challenge and Mel finds things that Olly is better at. We also change up the format at Dazza’s, hear from our millennial Informant and hit a new milestone in our Adventurers club!

Episode 270 - The only way is up

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 10:46:11 +1100

This week there have been adventures in all directions! Olly took to the road for the second week heading south west to Braidwood Showgrounds parkrun, while Mel trekked north west to Murray Bridge. There’s also roving reports from Western Australia with Cam at Pioneer parkrun, western Victoria with Adrian at Peppertree parkrun and New South Wales with a guerilla report from Alistair at Riverbank parkrun. The inbox was overflowing this week, Dazza’s was a biosphere of geographical chaos and the Intern returns to upset order in the office.

Episode 269 - Criminal Intent

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 17:04:11 +1100

This week Olly & Mel return to regular programming with news from Wentworth Common & Frankston Nature Conservation Reserve parkrun, a full round up from Dazza's and a new Obi recipient. We welcome back Tracey for 20-2-2 at Des Connor Park juniors and Lyndell returns to the crease from Baringa parkrun. Meanwhile The Informant gets technical with naming conventions.

Episode 268 - Geoff Glaab

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 18:44:56 +1100

We’re back after our week off and hitting the ground running. Mel chats to Geoff Glaab @ Joe Creason parkrun in the USA. And we present Dazza’s Summer Series (a reduced overs version). We’ve got roving reports from Lyndell @ Zillmere, Adrian @ Peppertree & Alison pops in from across the ditch from the launch of Otaki parkrun. Plus the Informant makes his triumphant?? return. Aside from all the cricket references (and cicadas) … there are ideas a plenty!!

Episode 267 – parkrun spirit

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 10:56:57 +1100

2021 is a wrap, as the Adventurers catch up on Christmas festivities that included a parkrun Santa gift to parkrun New Zealand, plus – in true 2021 style – more parkrun pausing across the globe. We hear the Christmas cheer from our festively fabulous roving reporters, Alison at Puarenga and Sam at Picton parkrun. Dazza closes for the year after enjoying a little of the Christmas festivities, and we take on the ever-contentious topic of setting our parkrun goals for the 2022 as we prepare for a short break to ring in the great year that will be 2022.

Episode 266 – Tinsel Time

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 13:39:38 +1100

It’s almost the end of the year and … well … we’re tired. It’s been a rollercoaster of emotions for Mel & Olly in 2021 and this week has been no different. As always, we reflect on the week that was - the good, the bad, and the heartbreaking. Mel filed a short report from Wallaby Track parkrun, Pippa send a Christmas message from the UK and The Informant wraps up the stats for 2021. Plus all the news from NSW return and the new Shellharbour course. Merry Christmas Adventurers!

Episode 265 - Advance to Go

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 16:07:44 +1100

Join Mel and Olly this week as Olly recounts his camping adventure and Mel gets nostalgic about playgrounds. We’ve got Caveman Cam at South Beach Recreation Reserve, TOC at Dorset Recreation Reserve and Alison pops in for an update from across the ditch. Plus, all the usual fun at Dazza’s, the Obi recipient creates some interesting discussion and the Informant brings all the stats to the yard.

Episode 264 - Home & Away

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 19:56:12 +1100

This week the parkrun adventurers reflect on a parkrun gathering (minus the parkrun) at the one and only Banksia Ave notparkrun (minus the home notparkrunner herself). We hear roving reports from a bunch of parkrun milestone events with Grette at Anstey Hill Recreation, Lyn at Nathalia Showgrounds, Sarah at Cottesloe and PK at Torrens, celebrating SA’s own 9th birthday!

We hear of more milestones and achievements at Dazza’s (no wonder Dazza was tired) and award Obi #2 with great fanfare! Plus, all the stats you need from The Informant, all the anticipation of the upcoming International Ugly Christmas Singlet or Shirt Day, and the latest look at the Christmas Compendium. And we almost hear a roving report from Olly…

Episode 263 - Obi - 100

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 21:08:03 +1100

Olly is back! And so is Victoria Join us for updates on barcodes, enamel pins, ultra bands and baked goods!! We hear from Lyndell at Nathan Road Sports Ground, Tracey at Kirra and Grette at Nuriootpa. Plus we have The Informant, all the news from Dazza’s and plans afoot for Windang adventures!

Episode 262 - All the good things

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 12:39:12 +1100

This week TOC returns to guest host with Mel and brings an update on palm22. We’ve got big announcements, both good and bad plus roving reports from Sarah @ Burswood Peninsula, Tracey @ Bargara and Grette @ Copper Trail parkrun. It’s a good week to be a Victorian.

Episode 261- Back in the ACT

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 14:53:32 +1100

Join the adventurers this week as Mel ditches ‘The Creek’ for a real rendezvous in the rain @ Tuggeranong parkrun, while Olly course checks at Banksia Avenue (not)parkrun. We hear from probationary news crew reporter Tracey @ Zillmere and Karen Hamilton checks in mid marathon from Burley Griffin parkrun. Dazza is back with all the flavours while the Informant is a little more grey.

Episode 260 - The Wild Card

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 09:41:35 +1100

This week, the parkrun adventurers talk notties on tour, while Dazza enjoys some company after being left at home. PK speaks to the team at Patawalonga River parkrun while Tracey levels up her challenge at Sandgate parkrun with a familiar voice. We talk hi-fives and pacers, hear about the (not) p-index and celebrate ugly Christmas singlets and parkrun books! It’s all very vanilla.

Epsiode 259 - Hailing TOC

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 16:20:56 +1100

Join us this week as Septoper culminates in a Z party at Zillmere parkrun. We have Tracey reporting in from Highfields parkrun, all the ZZZZZZ’s at Dazza’s, the Informant, plus Mel & Olly dream of parkrunning again soon.

Episode 258 – Richard McChesney

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 19:19:43 +1100

Septober reacheZ itZ crescZendo as Mel recalls adventurers in Oofos and Olly makes it around the block a couple of times. Founding ED of Lower Hutt parkrun and walker extraordinaire, Richard McChesney talks about his ultra-walking experiences, some NZ parkrun history and parkrun highlights.

Cam checks in from Homestead parkrun, we hear your reports from Dazza’s and catch up on all the latest from The Informant. Oh, and a little announcement…

Episode 257 - Cottesloe Consults

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 20:09:10 +1100

This week we head west - no, not Meltown, Western Australia! Mel catches up with Sarah Jefferson and Amanda Meloni to talk Cottesloe parkrun and touristing plus Sarah has a roving report from WA's latest event Homestead parkrun. And as always we have all the latest from The Informant, Dazza's plus an update on Septober.

Episode 256 - X Factor

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 19:00:12 +1100

This week we celebrated BOND, picnics and the return of The Informant! Lyndell the legendary is back with a legend at Yowie parkrun plus Caveman Cam explores Mt Clarence parkrun with an interesting hypothesis. Plus, we recap our notties and plan future adventures.

Episode 255 - Nottie Time to Die

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 16:52:38 +1100

This week we celebrate ALL the things ... birthdays, premieres and parkruns - real or not. PK checks in from The Avenues, Tracey travels west to Old Thomson River Road, Mark revisits Renmark on parkrunday and Caveman Cam ticks one off his Bakery Challenge! Meanwhile, we get the low down on this years Ugly Christmas Singlet design, straight from the elves mouth!

Episode 254 - Ev’ry heart beats true

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 08:23:11 +1000

Welcome to an abbreviated pod for International podcast Day! While Olly & Mel recap their weeks, we hear from Tracey @ Logan River and Cam from Tamworth Wetlands plus Marvellous Mark checks in from West Beach. As we wave farewell to Streaky September, Septober is ramping up.

Episode 253 - Runner 5(00)

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 22:25:38 +1000

While The Informants are off enjoying a break, Olly and Mel have been hard at work to bring you two interviews with Brian Peters and his 500th true blue milestone, and Adrian Hon from Zombies, Run! Plus all the streaky updates, highlights from Dazzas and breaking news of the ugly kind!

Episode 252 - Jenny Blow

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 22:22:37 +1000

While Olly and Mel celebrate Trolls and Zombies, we check in with quarantining paralympian Jenny Blow about her recent adventure at Tokyo with the Aussie Belles. We celebrate Maori Language week, all the fun at Dazza's plus The Informant brings all the stats to the yard.

Episode 251 – Tokyo Tales

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 19:02:27 +1000

The adventurers are reflecting on a big week of celebrations and paralympics and Olly chats to Lyndell about her officiating experiences in Tokyo. We hear from Mark at Kununurra, Tracey at Bundaberg and Dave at Waterloo Plains parkruns, as well as all the usual from Dazza's, The Informant and some interesting mail!

Episode 250 – The Story So Far

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 20:57:51 +1000

Mel & Olly are taking a walk down memory lane for the 250th episode.

We hear from Mark at Hampton Oval parkrun, Tracey pops in from Des Connor Park juniors and Pippa shares some more Streaky tips. Dazza’s was back this week, Olly explains the Bingoe card and we have some 250 related stats from The Informant. Join us for all this, plus a few little surprises!

Episode 249 - Becky Maybury

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 08:42:14 +1000

As we creep closer to our milestone episode, Olly checks in with Becky Maybury on the return of Richmond Olympic parkrun in Canada. Meanwhile Mel catches up with Renee Gimbert from parkrun Australia HQ to find out all the complexities involved with bringing parkrun back in Asia Pacific. We've also got Tracey at Mudgeeraba, Mark chats to Bayview Road ED Zoe, Streaky September updates, and the usual weekly stats from our cheeky Informant. It's another bumper pod!

Episode 248 – Bird is the Word

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 22:32:24 +1000

This week Mel chats with Mick Duyvestyn, half of the crew behind the Bubble Bird relay that’s helping a certain yellow friend fly the coup in lockdown thanks to a creative flock of Melbournians.

We also hear from Runner 5 (aka Karyn) following an exciting parkrun launch against all odds in Abel Township, and also from the scanned in and locked down alike at Dazza’s.

Episode 247 – Caitlin Adams & David Crook

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 20:23:38 +1000

This week we bask in the amazing highlights that parkrun brings us, even when our hosts are both in lockdown!

Mel catches up with Caitlin Adams of Team Tempo after her new parkrun global women’s record at Lochiel parkrun. Olly chats with author David Crook about his inspiration and experience behind the new book “On every Saturday”, which celebrates 10 years of parkrun in Australia.

Also, Alison reports in from Sherwood Reserve parkrun as she completes the final puzzle piece of her NZ Countryman puzzle and we have all the latest stats from The Informant and plenty of excitement at Dazza’s, as we hear from Team Lockdown and Team actual parkrun, and all the fun around it!

Episode 246 – Faster, Higher, Stronger, within reason

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 21:04:48 +1000

This week the adventurers share their notparkrun adventures of Olympic themes and Zombie runs. Proving you CAN make lockdown fun!

Meanwhile Marvellous Mark reports in from the far west at Marina parkrun and Alison becomes a South Island regionnaire at Dunedin parkrun. And we wonder, just how well calibrated is our parkrun crystal ball?

Episode 245 – Dan Buckley

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 20:50:34 +1000

The parkrun adventurers reflect on a big weekend celebrating Ugly Christmas in July and the return of parkrun in England, with Mel catching up with Dan Buckley from Leazes parkrun to hear more from the big return day.

We have roving reports from Alison at Taupo parkrun, Dave at Graham Andrews parkrun, Mark at Mt Clarence parkrun and Tracey embraces her new challenge at Kedron parkrun.

Plus all the latest stats from The Informant and even more festive fun from Dazza’s. With so much parkrun, it’s almost easy to forget our hosts are still in lockdown!

Episode 244 – Sarah Hudson

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 15:52:45 +1000

This week Olly catches up with USA ED Sarah Hudson for news on the unpause of Byxbee parkrun. While Mel is learning more about baked goods at Dazza's. We've got roving reports from Tracey at New Farm, Mark & Cam at Cottesloe plus Hannah files a guest report from Bass Point notparkrun. And there's lots of laughter surrounding a new challenge. But whose challenge could it be?

Episode 243 – Weekend Work

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 21:39:51 +1000

This week the parkrun adventurers are almost all working on the weekend, as Olly stays put and Mel recaps a visit to Dorset Recreation Reserve and some juniors taking the stage at Eynesbury Heritage Trail Junior parkrun. Marvellous Mark checks in from South Australia at Port Lincoln plus a bonus freedom run report from Yeldulknie Weir parkrun, while Tracey in a Tutu steps in with her suggestions for a sensational sausage roll soundtrack.

Plus all the chat from Dazza’s, the Informant and updates on all the latest July parkrun returns and celebrations!

Episode 242 – Dog Assisted

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 20:18:38 +1000

This week Olly and family were busy notparkrunning any which way, while Mel returned to Pakenham parkrun for a dog assisted family run. Tracey gave us the SPF & TCC stats and aside from Alison at Trentham Memorial parkrun NZ, everyone else was partying in SA! Meanwhile the new Informant is having a few teething problems...

Episode 241 – Toolern Creek

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 21:08:03 +1000

There's a shift in the ledger this week with Victorian parkruns returning while NSW deals with covid restrictions. Plus, we hear from most of the channel 5 news crew and there is a strange similarity in their reports. And Mel has two new suggestions for challenges in Western Victoria.

Episode 240 – Raw & Uncut

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 21:25:28 +1000

Episode 240 is brought to you by the numbers: 7, 8, 250, 325, 350 and 418!

This week we hear Roving Reports from Tracey, live from the tail at Bunyaville, and Nadine at Ted Scobie Oval, who offers a hot tip on a place to visit while in town. We receive mail from the team at South Toowoomba, hear about more longest run adventures and Mel shares her parkrunday experience too. Spoiler alert – it has a real parkrun in it!

Oh, and who can tell us what our SPF is for this week?

Episode 239 – Quack Quack

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 19:55:08 +1000

This week Olly & Mel recount their Longest Runs and Tracey also pops in with audio from North Brisbane (too soon). We hear from David in England with news of notparkruns and pastie preferences, plus all the crowd from Dazza's. But... hang on ... what announcement does The Informant have??

Episode 238 - Baked Goods

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 20:50:35 +1000

This week join Mel & Olly as they hero the Sausage Roll and celebrate the birth of the Sausage Roll Club! Dave chats with the team at Bourke and one of the latest members of the Indigenous Marathon Project, Tracey volunteers at New Farm and PK and the gang hang out at Charleston. Olly is zooming into Longest Run Day while Mel plans her next Nottie.

Episode 237 – Emma Keer

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 17:45:52 +1000

While Olly was off adventuring at Bowral parkrun, Mel was busy chatting to Communications Ambassador and Lillie parkrunner Emma Keer, about the return of events in the USA. We also hear from Alison at Wanaka parkrun and PK at Christies Beach … but who is stealing Kit Kats in the office?

Episode 236 - Snot Logs & A-Listers

Thu, 27 May 2021 15:22:01 +1000

Join us this week as Mel adventures to Dolls Point parkrun and Olly delights in visiting penguins. We hear from Tracey on The V-side with Achilles at Sandgate & Kedron, and Lyndell checks out Des Connor Park junior parkrun. Plus we discuss parkrun restarts around the globe, ugly buffs and upcoming Longest run plans.

Episode 235 - Hi-Vis Heroes

Thu, 20 May 2021 19:06:37 +1000

It's National Volunteer week and the adventurers are talking all things Hi Vis. We have roving reports from Shelley parkrun, W.A. and Pegasus parkrun N.Z, we hear Tracey's Top 10 different Volunteering roles, Mel gives the low down on Happy Hill and a familiar voice returns to the podwaves.

Episode 234 - Mothers Day

Fri, 14 May 2021 23:12:58 +1000

The parkrun Adventurers recap Mother’s Day parkruns, full of cake, doggy drink bottles and, well, mostly-shared parkrun experiences! Alison reports in from a Barry Curtis parkrun with adventurers aplenty, we clear the dishes at Dazza’s café and the agency casual clocks in for another report.

Episode 233 - Autumnal Adventures

Wed, 05 May 2021 20:08:36 +1000

This week while Mel is off exploring the Victorian alpine region, Olly has his hands full with adventures of a different kind. Meanwhile, there are reports from Ovens river trail, North Shore, Chermside and Dolls Point. Plus, join us to find out which well known adventurer has recently called BINGOE!

Episode 232 – Celebrating first’s

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 10:35:22 +1000

Mel and Olly and playing catch up after palm21 with reports from PK at Centennial and Cam from Calleya. Plus we here from Alison over at Kapiti Coast and first time reports from Parth at Fairpark Reserve and Jennine at Mt Isa.

It’s a busy morning at Dazza’s but wait, what, no informant?

Episode 231 - The one with the bird

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 21:41:11 +1000

The parkrun adventurers enjoy another fantastic listener meet up at Nambour parkrun, Queensland. Listen in to hear the live recording, and find out if The Informant made the trip!

Episode 230 - Stepping up

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 21:07:54 +1000

This week see’s Mark dialling in from Our Park parkrun while Mel was chasing four legged parkrunners at Kirra. Meanwhile, the parkrun adventurers are counting down the days until palm21 by sharing all the vibes at Dazza’s café. But all is not quite as zen at adventurer HQ with a touch of tension between the Informant and his Intern.

Episode 229 - King & Queen of the mountain

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 08:24:27 +1000

Olly and Mel are still buzzing from all of the Main Beach 10th anniversary excitement, with lots of cafe visitors sending their regards. Olly speaks to Bathurst ED's Stephen and Jenn about life before and after parkrun, Mark drops in from Geeveston, and The Informant is MIA. Plus listen in for explanations on Weetbix parkrun, UooUoo's and Skywhalepapa's. Never a dull moment!

Episode 228 - Bookrun

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 13:59:32 +1100

In this week’s packed episode the parkrun adventurers share in a whole lot of parkrun excitement across opposite sides of the globe.

Author and parkrunner, Eileen Jones joins Mel to discuss the 330-mile Bookrun relay across the UK celebrating the launch of her new book “How parkrun changed our lives” while former Main Beach parkrun ED Paul Relf shares some of his Main Beach experiences with Olly ahead of this weekend’s 10th anniversary!

We hear from the Channel 5 Team with roving reports from Cam at Rockingham parkrun, TOC at Peppertree parkrun, Alison at Tauranga parkrun and Mark at Lalor parkrun, plus have a debut roving report from our first Channel 2 News Crew member, James!

And of course, we enjoy a relaxed post-parkrun cuppa at Dazza’s and hear what The Informant really thinks...

Episode 227 - Smorgasbord

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 21:44:45 +1100

The parkrun adventurers reflect on home-baked parkrun goodness and more tales from Dazza’s café, while soaking in roving reports from TOC and the growing community at Cascades on Clyde Wetlands parkrun, Lyndell in the mist at Maleny Trail parkrun and Mark with birthdays and boots at Braidwood Showgrounds parkrun. Just in case one parkrunday experience isn’t enough for you, we jump on the bus with newest Channel 5 News Crew member Alison for NZ Longest Day adventures! And The Informant tests our maths skills with some more feedback from a listener question!

Episode 226 - Crackerjack

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 21:22:00 +1100

It’s another parkdog week this week after Mel’s trip to Cascades on Clyde Wetlands parkrun!

We hear an avian-affected roving report from Mark at Burley Griffin parkrun, while we reflect on celebrations and tribulations after a cracker of a morning at Dazza’s café!

And after a challenge from the field, The Informant introduces us to the III...

What’s your III?

Episode 225 - Who let the dogs out?

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 18:07:49 +1100

Olly was out adventuring at Greenway parkrun with parkdogs a plenty. And while her dogs are letting themselves be heard, Mel reports on all the local sights she missed seeing at Ted Scobie Oval. There are roving reports from Alison, playing notparkrun host at Puarenga, Mark visiting Batemans Bay and Lyndell drops in from SS Koopa Trail. Plus all the usual sass from The Informant.

Episode 224 - Madness & Mystery

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:10:38 +1100

It's host vs host as The Quizmaster returns for March Madness. And we have roving reports from TOC at Louis Hamon Park and Mark at Ginninderra parkruns. Tune in to hear all the fun as Mel & Olly battle it out with a little help from some special friends.

Episode 223 - Abigail

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 13:02:27 +1100

Two hosts, two adventures, but did anyone enjoy their parkrunday more than Abigail? This week Mel and Olly talk palm21 costumes, parkrun adventuring experiences, a pink parkrun at Wynnum and we have a roving report from TOC at Fairpark Reserve

Episode 222 - Crickets

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 13:17:58 +1100

This week the tables are turned with Olly taking the adventuring lead.
Listen in to hear where his World Cup decision making took him and Hannah.
Meanwhile, Marvellous Mark dropped into Coombs parkrun to check out their new course plus a familiar voice joins us in the studio to give the low down on palm 21 plans.

Episode 221 - parkrun Royale

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 14:40:34 +1100

Lyndell is back with a view to a kill, well ... a view to increasing her P index at South Bank parkrun. While Alison completed her hat trick at Puarenga celebrating Waitangi Day with a Karakia. Meanwhile, our Quizmaster Simon pops in with some dodgy cow jokes after moooving his new events to 50 at Cowpasture.

Someone take that sound effects app away from Mel!

Episode 220 - parkrun fun

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 18:08:22 +1100

How do YOU bring extra fun to parkrun? Mel likes to take solo drives (to Meningie parkrun) and Olly enjoys volunteering. Listen in this week as 'Controversial' Cam surveys the parkrunners at Canning River, WA. We also hear from Mark, comparing trolls at Varsity Lakes, PK pops in at Lochiel with some familiar and not so familiar friends and Alison joins us from across the ditch at the University of Waikato. Oh, and The Informant is getting some attitude!

Episode 219 - Lauren Reid

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 13:04:05 +1100

We are all about the achievements this week as we marvel at personal bests and world records happening all around the country. Mark drops in from Coffs Harbour parkrun, Alison posts her first roving report from Owairaka parkrun and Mel shares all the flying fun from Lake Boga. The Informant is back again, and if all that’s not enough to float your flying boat, we also chat to the woman of the moment Lauren Reid!

Episode 218 - Alison King

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 14:01:09 +1100

Mel is still floating this week, after a huge and exciting weekend. We hear about her visit to Dandenong and the launch of Eynesbury Heritage Trail junior parkrun. Plus, Marvellous Mark reports in from Fingal Bay and Olly has a chat with Paurenga parkrun ED Alison King about blogs, books and New Zealand's need for snazzy terminology.

Episode 217 - The Informant

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 16:55:32 +1100

There's excitement in the air this week as Victoria joins the rest of the country in restarting events. We hear from Toolern Creek ED Tracey Donald and Mark reports in from Riverbank parkrun. Plus, The Informant makes his debut! parkrun Vic is coming...

Episode 216 - Zoom zoom

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 16:13:15 +1100

The parkrun adventurers zoom into 2021 with Mel Ellis and Olly Spake behind the wheel. We have roving reports from Mawson Lakes and Jubilee Way parkruns, and our New Zealand correspondent Steve Darby is back, checking in from Hobsonville Point. Plus, listen in for all the news on palm 21!

Episode 215 - Bon bon voyage

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 10:51:43 +1100

The original parkrun adventurers team recap International Ugly Christmas Singlet or Shirt Day, open a time capsule and share some festive jokes. And Mel says goodbye after 5 years of adventuring.

Episode 214 - Festive Frivolity

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 12:09:31 +1100

The parkrun adventurers are getting into the festive mood ahead of International Ugly Christmas Singlet or Shirt Day. Mel Ellis and Olly Spake host the pod this week with Olly getting ready for the return of parkrun in NSW and Mel popping across to Tassie for a parkrun fix. Plus Channel 5 News Crew legend TOC catches up with a bunch of adventurers when he visits Mt Ainslie parkrun in the ACT.

Episode 213 - On the Rove Again!

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 10:41:10 +1100

The parkrun adventurers celebrate having two co-hosts participating at parkrun on the weekend as Mark Scarborough returns to co-host. And our Channel 5 News Crew (plus one) are on the rove again with reports filed from Nightcliff , Bunyaville and Garvey Park parkruns!

Episode 212 - Chris Murphy

Sat, 05 Dec 2020 11:14:47 +1100

The parkrun adventurers have BIG news! We bring you tales of real, actual parkrun, and we hear all the latest about the donuts in Victoria as Dr Scott Watkins returns to co-host. And Mel speaks to Chris Murphy, Airlie Beach parkrunner and winner of the Aussie leg of the Big Dog’s World Championship!

Episode 211 - Waffle

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 13:40:05 +1100

The parkrun adventurers have a short and sweet episode this week, with Lyndell Murray back to co-host. And fellow Channel 5 News Crew member Cameron Drake brings parkrun to the pod with a roving report from Tamworth Wetlands parkrun!

Episode 210 - Aussie adventures

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 10:51:05 +1100

The parkrun adventurers enjoy the presence of two Channel 5 News Crew members this week as Paul Kitching (better known as PK) co-hosts the pod, while our intrepid adventurer Mark Scarborough drops in for a very exciting chat about the fabulous morning that was the return to parkrun in Australia!

Episode 209 - parkrun is Coming!

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 12:09:01 +1000

The parkrun adventurers welcome back guest co-hosting duo Melissa Ellis and Olly Spake! We are still streaking and UK parkrunner and pod-listener Pippa White sends in a snapshot of her streaky story. Plus Channel 5 News Crew member TOC brings us an interview with parkrun Australia’s Northern Territory Event Ambassador Mark Connolly ahead of this weekend’s momentous return of parkrun!

Episode 208 - We Heart the NT

Sat, 12 Sep 2020 15:33:53 +1000

The parkrun adventurers continue the co-host streak with Dr Scott Watkins back for another crack. Following the announcement of the return to parkrun in the Northern Territory, we reminisce about past adventures to the Top End. Plus we share the highlights of #streakyseptember thus far, from some of our streakers!

Episode 207 - Streaky Streaky

Sat, 05 Sep 2020 13:10:09 +1000

The parkrun adventurers are getting our streak on! Albert Melbourne parkrunner Scott Watkins joins Mel for a milestone episode, and we lay out all the challenges for this year’s Streaky BINGOE!

Episode 206 - Pause?

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 12:46:10 +1000

The parkrun adventurers catch up after a slightly longer than usual pause, with Tony O’Connell (AKA TOC) returning to co-host. We check in with Mark Scarborough as his Aussie adventures continue, and Steve Darby gets roving in NZ and submits a report from Millwater parkrun. Plus we can’t wait to start streaking and invite you all to join us this September!

Episode 205 - Tania Hollis

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 12:36:49 +1000

The parkrun adventurers jump the ditch again this week and Lyndell Murray is back on the co-host mic for the trip! Dunedin parkrun Event Director Tania Hollis joins us to share all the NZ parkrunny goodness. And the Channel 5 News Crew represents as Mark Scarborough drops by to introduce his new series of special parkrun adventures

Episode 204 - Steve Darby

Sun, 12 Jul 2020 11:17:22 +1000

The parkrun adventurers celebrate the return of parkrun to the world as events relaunch once more in New Zealand. Guest co-hosting duo Melissa Ellis and Olly Spake are back! And to get the inside word on the relaunch from someone who was on the ground, they chat with parkrun 500 club member and New Zealand resident Steve Darby.

Episode 203 - In the Dunny

Sun, 05 Jul 2020 13:15:24 +1000

The parkrun adventurers stay close to home this week as Dave Moss puts on the co-host cap and joins Mel in the the Sunny Coast studio for a natter about all matter of parkrunny things. Plus we have more Ellis Palace parkrun goodies as Channel 5 News Crew Member Melissa Ellis hosts some adventurers.

Episode 202 - Tom Williams

Fri, 12 Jun 2020 14:16:12 +1000

The parkrun adventurers are elated by the news of the impending return of parkrun with TOC back to co-host and share the joy. Tom Williams, Chief Operating Officer of parkrun Global, joins us to provide insight into what’s involved behind-the-scenes in making parkrun’s return a reality. And Channel 5 News Crew member Melissa Ellis submits a roving report from Ellis Palace parkrun.

Episode 201 - Janet Reid

Fri, 15 May 2020 16:13:15 +1000

The parkrun adventurers have left the kids home alone and guess who’s having a party while the parents are out? Channel 5 News Crew member Melissa Ellis returns to co-host with new adventurer on the block Olly Spake, and top of the guest list is Lochiel parkrun Event Director Janet Reid who brings a plate to share along with her parkrun story.

Episode 200 - Beau Miles

Sun, 03 May 2020 16:55:48 +1000

The parkrun adventurers are celebrating 200 episodes of the pod with a little walk down memory lane. Filmmaking adventurer Beau Miles joins us for a chat about his most recent shenanigans and just-released film The Human Bean. Plus in a moment of pure serendipity, we have Lyndell reporting in from her own version of Beau’s now infamous ‘Mile an Hour’ challenge.

Episode 199 - Bek Milne

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 11:06:46 +1000

The parkrun adventurers ‘test positive’ this week as guest co-host Scott Watkins returns with a new segment or two. Plus we speak to Queanbeyan parkrunner and member of the Australian Defence Force, Bek Milne, about a parkrun for Jerrabomberra, and what community and honouring our servicemen and women means on ANZAC Day.

Episode 198 - Phone a Friend

Sun, 05 Apr 2020 19:20:38 +1000

The parkrun adventurers record at parkrun-time to fill the void, with Lyndell Murray back to join Mel as guest co-host. Wondering how the gang are doing, we phone a bunch of friends to check in.

Episode 197 - Jon Pendse

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 20:07:11 +1100

The parkrun adventurers are still here, and excited to have Tony O’Connell (AKA TOC) back to guest co-host. Mel chats with Jon Pendse, a West Aussie parkrunner who went for a rather long warm-up before a recent parkrunday. Plus we catch up on a bunch of roving reports with the usual suspects checking in from Bendigo Botanical parkrun, Rockingham parkrun, Tuggeranong parkrun and Paradise Point parkrun.

Episode 196 - #PALM20 LIVE!

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 13:28:09 +1100

The parkrun adventurers adventure to South Australia for the third annual listener meet-up and have a rolicking good time recording live with friends old and new at Mount Barker parkrun.

Episode 195 - Deri Thomas

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 12:33:07 +1100

The parkrun adventurers focus on family influencing our parkrun experiences as Mark Scarborough returns to guest co-host this week. And with the launch of parkrun in the Netherlands looming we catch up with Deri Thomas, parkrun’s Territory Manager for Europe, to discuss all things parkrun Netherlands, Sweden and his own parkrun adventures.

Episode 194 - #PALM20 Teaser

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 18:21:39 +1100

The parkrun adventurers chat about legacies and get excited about the impending listener meet-up as #PALM20 co-organiser Chris Fraser shares the full agenda. Channel 5 News Crew member Mark Scarborough submits a roving report from Warringal Parklands parkrun, and our friends from the Northern Hemisphere, Pippa and the Tame Volunteer, are back with the inside scoop on pasties/pasties.

Episode 193 - Podding in the Rain

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 22:50:48 +1100

The parkrun adventurers leap along to Frog Hollow parkrun and delight in downhills at Ipswich Qld as Melissa Ellis returns to guest co-host. And the Channel 5 News Crew head out to support fire-affected communities visiting the teams at Braidwood Showground parkrun and Bright parkrun.

Episode 192 - World Tourists

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 07:57:01 +1100

The parkrun adventurers are back in the Sunshine Coast Pod Studio with Dave Moss returning to guest co-host. We share details of the inaugural parkrun World Tourist Meet-up, and the Channel 5 News Crew are back at it with roving reports from Yeppoon parkrun in Qld, Edinburgh Oval parkrun in WA, and Wagi Bridge parkrun in the ACT.

Episode 191 - Dynamic Duo

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 11:24:16 +1100

The parkrun adventurers pay a visit to the near neighbours for a change of scenery. Gerard Corkeron (AKA the G-Train), just back from his Canadian adventures, takes a seat on the co-host couch. Plus we have both familiar and fresh new voices roving and reporting from Riverbank, Zillmere, Kerang Regional and Wagi Bridge parkruns.

Episode 190 - Chasing Vert

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 12:42:05 +1100

The parkrun adventurers have had some misadventures. Lyndell Murray is guest co-hosting this week and brings with her a new challenge. And our adventurers get roving at Mundy Regional parkrun and Cobram parkrun in Australia, while the G-Train delivers the final two instalments of his Canadian correspondence from Victoria parkrun, Kitchener and Eramosa River Trail parkrun.

Episode 189 - Happy New Year!

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 17:53:36 +1100

The parkrun adventurers make-up for lost time, bringing everyone up to speed on all the New Year parkrun adventures! Mel is joined by guest co-host Tony O’Connell (AKA TOC), and we have roving reports aplenty from such fabulous events as Wallaby Track, Dawesville, and Lochiel parkruns in Australia, plus Downsview parkrun, River Oaks parkrun and Meadowvale parkrun in Canada!v

Episode 188 - Merry Ugly Christmas

Tue, 24 Dec 2019 23:41:50 +1100

The parkrun adventurers celebrate the season finale of the pod’s fourth season with all the cheer a tinsel of Ugly Christmas Singlets can bring! The Channel 5 News Crew are in fine festive form, and we have roving reports from Maylands Peninsula, Bunyaville, Wilson Botanic, Pakapakanthi, Traralgon, and Carisbrooke parkruns in Australia, plus Nautical parkrun in Canada. Merry Ugly Christmas!

Episode 187 - PKRUN

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 13:51:30 +1100

The parkrun adventurers debut bobsleds and talk goals for 2020 as Victorian Stateswoman Mel Ellis is back to co-host. We continue to gear up for the much anticipated International Ugly Christmas Singlet Day 2019. Plus roving reports make their way to us from Gawler, Portarlington and Cohuna parkruns.

Episode 186 - J.O.G.I

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 21:15:28 +1100

The parkrun adventurers Get Smart with Lyndell Murray popping by the co-host the pod. The 2019 Ugly Christmas Singlets are SO HOT RIGHT NOW, we announce the destination event for #PALM20, and we have a couple of roving report ‘lites’ from the Channel 5 News Crew who were at Gunghalin and Tamworth Wetlands parkruns.

Episode 185 - Trails and Tales

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 11:47:56 +1100

The parkrun adventurers enjoy the talkative talents of Tony O’Connell (AKA TOC) who returns as guest co-host this week. And we hear tales from trails with roving reports from Ros Gregor Trail parkrun in Australia and Byxbee parkrun in the US, along with a side of botany from Benalla Botanical parkrun.

Episode 184 - Margie Lewis

Fri, 29 Nov 2019 10:45:29 +1100

The parkrun adventurers come to you from the Sunshine Coast with intrepid adventurer Dave Moss back from his travels to guest co-host. Mel speaks to parkrun Australia Event Ambassador Margie Lewis about her recent overseas adventure and parkrunning with Multiple Sclerosis. And Cam submits his application to join the Channel 5 News Crew with a roving report from Champion Lakes parkrun.

Episode 183 - parkrun: The Musical

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 12:31:11 +1100

The parkrun adventurers enjoy a slice of South Australia with guest co-host Paul Kitching (AKA PK) joining us fresh from an adventure to West Beach parkrun. Plus we have roving reports aplenty as the crew get out and about at Goldfields Reservoir parkrun, Cormorant Bay parkrun and Euroa parkrun in Australia, and Lower Hutt parkrun in New Zealand.

Episode 182 - Ian Shaw

Fri, 15 Nov 2019 17:05:42 +1100

The parkrun adventurers are all about the capital this week as Mark Scarborough returns to co-host with Mel and Wagi Bridge parkrun Event Director Ian Shaw joins us to give some insight into the goings on of the ACT’s newest event. And TOC roves from home this week at Inverloch parkrun while Lyndell nabs a NENDY at Augustine Heights parkrun.

Episode 181 - Linda van Duynhoven

Fri, 08 Nov 2019 19:28:03 +1100

The parkrun adventurers have two Mels back at the helm and we get our giggle on! We interview Birdsland Reserve parkrunner Linda van Duynhoven, fresh from her extra long trek to Mt Clarence parkrun. Plus Channel 5 News Crew Members TOC and Dave submit roving reports from Campaspe parkrun in Australia, and Coldham’s Common parkrun in the UK.

Episode 180 - Myths & Legends

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 19:45:58 +1100

The parkrun adventurers track down mythological beasts and legendary humans, as the ever entertaining Tim Oberg returns to guest co-host. We make a special announcement relating to the parkrun adventurers 2019 Ugly Christmas Singlets. And we get roving at Redcliffe parkrun and the soon-to-launch Aurora parkrun in Australia, plus our first ever Namibian report is filed from Swakopmund parkrun!

Episode 179 - Eliud Kiprobbo

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 14:58:42 +1100

The parkrun adventurers are feeling inspired with the delightful Gary Murphy bringing the blue skies to co-host once more. We welcome back Dave ‘Robbo’ Robertson to chat all things record-breaking over the marathon distance. And Roving Reports come in from Wyndham Vale, Parkville, Clare Valley, Bibra Lake and South Bank parkruns

Episode 178 - Roving Reports

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 19:08:24 +1100

The parkrun adventurers enjoy the return of a fave as Lyndell is back to co-host the pod with Mel. We get all poetic and wild in Australia with Roving Reports from Charleston and Tamworth Wetlands parkruns, plus our Foreign Correspondent brings us more frivolity from the UK, reporting in from Hove Promenade parkrun this International parkrun Day.

Episode 177 - The Doddfather

Sat, 05 Oct 2019 07:25:03 +1000

The parkrun adventurers split their co-hosting between two nations this week as the dynamic David Moss joins Mel from the other side of the globe. Newy parkrun legend Andrew Dodd (AKA The Doddfather) shares his passion for parkrun, and Roving Reports are in from across the country, coming to us from Stebonheath, Shipwreck, Lorne, Rocks Riverside and Burley Griffin parkruns.

Episode 176 - International Podcast Day 2019

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 16:56:26 +1000

Our Top Threes!

Episode 175 - Twinning

Fri, 27 Sep 2019 11:54:27 +1000

The parkrun adventurers have a royally good time as the Channel 5 News Crew’s newest recruit, Mark Scarborough, co-hosts from the capital. And we hear from Harris Avenue, Wangaratta, Studley and Pakapakanthi parkruns in Australia, plus Queen Elizabeth and The Eden Project parkruns in the UK.

Episode 174 - Stanthorpe parkrun

Fri, 20 Sep 2019 15:47:46 +1000

The parkrun adventurers feature the fabulous Grette Wilkinson Co-Hosting alongside Mel this week. Co-Event Directors Jen Morgan and Glen Brunckhorst stop by to shine the spotlight on Stanthorpe parkrun, and our Roving Reports cover such fabulous events as Phillip Island, North Sydney and Windsor Precinct parkruns in Australia, and West Coast Park parkrun in Singapore!

Episode 173 - Roving, Roving, Roving

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 14:47:40 +1000

The parkrun adventurers bring you double the Mels as the Mel we prepared earlier is joined by special guest co-host Melissa Ellis! And the Roving Reports are coming thick and fast with the Channel 5 News Crew out and about at Ginninderra, Strathalbyn and Lochiel parkruns in Australia, plus Harcourt Hill parkrun in the UK and parkrun Milano Nord in Italy!

Episode 172 - Rohan Day

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 14:33:07 +1000

The parkrun adventurers get into the swing of #streakyseptember with Channel 5 News Crew member Tony O’Connell (AKA TOC) kicking back on the co-host couch with Mel. Run Director Rohan Day joins us for a chat about Big Long Run’s flagship events. Plus we have Roving Reports from Point Cook and Mt Barker parkruns in Australia, and Lovstein parkrun in Norway!

Episode 171 - The Butler Boys

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 18:42:49 +1000

The parkrun adventurers set off on our new adventure and Paul Kitching (AKA PK) joins Mel at the helm as the journey begins. Mt Barker parkrunners and parkrun Australia Photography & Video Ambassadors Paul and Charlie Butler stop by to share their volunteer adventures. And the Channel 5 News Crew are out and about at Chermside, Nhill and Dubbo parkruns.

Episode 170 - Linda Coombes

Mon, 19 Aug 2019 21:55:24 +1000

The parkrun adventurers have BIG news. Scotty gets his green monster on as we interview Warwick parkrun’s Event Director Linda Coombes about the event’s new bridge. Plus Channel 5 News Crew member Dave reports in from Denmark, after he scans his barcode in at Fælledparken parkrun.

Episode 169 - Tabitha Schulz

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 14:23:41 +1000

The parkrun adventurers continue to ride the Roller-Co-Hoster as we welcome the enigmatic Gary Murphy to the pod. Broken Hill Racecourse parkrun Event Director Tabitha Schulz comes along for the fun, and we’ve got heaps of Roving Reports this week as we hear from Coombs, Carisbrooke, Newport and Hasenheide parkruns!

Episode 168 - #fluffyfactor

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 16:23:31 +1000

The parkrun adventurers have a surprise in store, and reveal the outcome of the ugly Christmas singlet poll. Plus TOC files a Roving Report from Grand Ridge Rail Trail parkrun, Mirboo North.

Episode 167 - Ian Rutson

Tue, 30 Jul 2019 15:01:36 +1000

The parkrun adventurers head for Highlands and dabble in some investigative journalism. We go full nerd with behind-the-scenes computery stuff when parkrun Global’s Technical Lead Ian Rutson stops by for a chat. And the G-Train takes us for a ride with a Roving Report from Karkarook parkrun.

Episode 166 - Social Prescribing

Wed, 24 Jul 2019 23:41:36 +1000

The parkrun adventurers are feeling positive and looking for the silver linings this week. We get the lowdown on ‘social prescribing’ with Dr Andrea Lung. And the Channel 5 News Crew keep the Roving Reports coming with Lyndell and TOC at Gainsborough Greens parkrun and East Coast Park parkrun respectively.

Episode 165 - Justin Scholz

Fri, 19 Jul 2019 18:12:37 +1000

The parkrun adventurers are both at home this week for something different! Wangaratta parkrunner and Ned Kelly Chase Race Director Justin Scholz drops in to share what goes on when Troopers chase Bushrangers. Plus we send some of the Channel 5 News Crew off into the world and receive roving reports back from Taman Pudu Ulu parkrun in Malaysia and Lac de Divonne parkrun in France.

Episode 164 - UK Conference

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 19:41:35 +1000

The parkrun adventurers continue tweaking the co-host formula. We get the inside word on the UK Ambassador Conference from parkrun Australia’s CEO Tim Oberg. And The Channel 5 News Crew’s Mark Scarborough fronts up with his mic at Main Beach parkrun’s annual pre-Gold Coast Marathon Freedom Run.

Episode 163 - Ada Macey

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 00:58:37 +1000

Always experimenting this week we add a third host to the mix when Ada Macey joins Lyndell and Scotty for the entire podcast. We chat about her experience of coming out as transgender and sharing that experience with the parkrun community. David Moss adventures to Charleys Creek for a roving report and we get history lessons on North Harbour and Diamond Creek parkruns.

Episode 162 - Lee Troop

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 10:26:02 +1000

Three-time Olympian Lee Troop phones in from Boulder, Colorado for a chat about his career in running, time in the US and his thoughts on parkrun. The Channel 5 News Crew file reports from Port Fairy, Karkarook and Charleston parkruns.

Episode 161 - The Amazing Robbo

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 14:42:34 +1000

Rounding out our trifecta of regulars, Robbo aka The Amazing Robbo returns to share his parkrun frustrations and we also look back the changing face of Newy parkrun. Melissa Ellis adventurers to Point Cook and we find out about Lyndell and Scotty's parkrun patient zeros.

Episode 160 - Coach Dinneen

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 19:54:59 +1000

The parkrun adventurers sound different this week, at least 50% different. Lyndell Murray from the Channel 5 News Crew joins Scotty as Mel takes a well-earned break. Coach Stephen Dinneen returns for some much needed running tips and roving reports from Scott Watkins and Mel Ellis.

Episode 159 - Kelly & Charles Hodges

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 21:44:08 +1000

The parkrun adventurers work on their indexes in the freezing weather. Our resident nutritionist Kelly Hodges drops by to share some insights on eating, drinking and hibernating as we enter the cooler months of winter, and Channel 5 News Crew Member Melissa Ellis files a Roving Report from You Yangs parkrun.

Episode 158 - v-index

Fri, 31 May 2019 22:45:02 +1000

The parkrun adventurers are exploring new volunteering challenges! And we have a roving report from Joanne Watkins at Albert Melbourne parkrun!

Episode 157 - State of the Nation

Thu, 23 May 2019 18:42:30 +1000

The parkrun adventurers test the limits and reach new distances. Plus we bring back State of the Nation with some familiar voices dropping by to provide a round-up of what’s going on from around the country!

Episode 156 - Dr Lindsey Reece

Wed, 15 May 2019 21:34:01 +1000

The parkrun adventurers are erring on the side of things this week. Dr Lindsey Reece of the parkrun Academic Research Board joins us for a chat about what the board does and other geeky stuff. And Channel 5 News Crew Member Gary Murphy files a report from Lancefield parkrun.

Episode 155 - Oodles of Roving Reports

Wed, 08 May 2019 23:47:40 +1000

The parkrun adventurers have two weeks to catch up on! Plus we have OODLES of Roving Reports with contributions from Mark, Mossy, TOC, Grette, Melissa and Lyndell from such awesome events as Albert Melbourne, Christies Beach, Grand Ridge Rail Trail, Shiraz Trail, Jells and Glass House Mountains Conservation parkruns!

Episode 154 - parkrun in prisons

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 22:10:22 +1000

The parkrun adventurers explore the history-making launch of the first prison-based parkrun in the Southern Hemisphere. Health & Wellbeing Lead for parkrun Australia and NZ, Glen Turner is back to give us his insights into the launch of Dhurringile parkrun.

Episode 153 - parkrun Japan

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 01:02:33 +1000

This week the parkrun adventurers are big in Japan as we revisit the launch of parkrun Japan with Chiaki Okada and Janet Finn. And the Channel 5 News Crew have been doing double shifts with reports from Lyndell at Dalby, Melissa at Lorne Beach, TOC at Gunghalin and PK and KP at Reynella East.

Episode 59:59 - #palm19

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 18:34:13 +1000

The parkrun adventurers finally get our feet wet at The Beaches parkrun, home of the parkrun adventurers listener meet-up 2019, where the live recording didn’t go exactly as planned... We speak to Co-Event Director Michael Sharpe, Scotty catches a post-run chat with Dave ‘Robbo’ Robertson, and Melissa Ellis checks in with a couple of #palm19 attendees. Plus Grette Wilkinson reports in from the launch of Naracoorte Lake parkrun.

Episode 152 - RunWest

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 10:57:20 +1100

The parkrun adventurers adventure! Mel journeys south for a special morning at Lota parkrun while Scotty heads north to RunWest with former pa pod co-host Tim Oberg who submits his own Running Report. Newest Channel 5 recruit Mark is back with a Roving Report from Jindabyne parkrun, and Channel 5 fave Lyndell returns, checking in from NZ at New Plymouth parkrun.

Episode 151 - Madison de Rozario

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 15:35:52 +1100

The parkrun adventurers are going unconventional this week! We attempt to recruit a newbie to this whole parkrun thang, chatting to 3 time paralympian Madison de Rozario. PK makes a come-back with a not-so-roving report, Melissa Ellis checks in from Frogs Hollow parkrun, and rather than filing a report, Mark submits a response to his most recent Channel 5 News Crew entry challenge.

Episode 150 - Lloydy

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 18:27:26 +1100

The parkrun adventurers make friends with Lloydy aka Gregory Lloyd, Global Ginninderra parkrunner extraordinaire. And Mel and Mark roving report from Rosebud and Gunghalin parkruns.

Episode 149 - Nadine Crawford

Thu, 14 Mar 2019 19:26:03 +1100

Episode 149
The parkrun adventurers have begun auditioning potential new co-hosts in the lead up to Mel’s impending absence. Rosebud parkrun Co-Event Director Nadine Crawford joins us to recount her recent New Zealand parkrun freedom run fun. Mark and Melissa report in from Bateman’s Bay and Bannockburn Bush parkruns respectively, and we finally throw down the challenge that could see Mark join the official Channel 5 News Crew!

Episode 148 - Nick Pearson

Thu, 07 Mar 2019 10:35:05 +1100

The parkrun adventurers are both enjoying the Autumn weather in Qld as Scotty makes another trip North for some parkrun freedom fun. parkrun Global CEO Nick Pearson kindly flies over from the UK specifically to chat with us. And we have a trio of roving reports from Mark, Mossy and Lyndell who adventured to Queanbeyan, Greenbank and Victory Heights parkruns.

Episode 147 - #palm19 preview

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 08:31:11 +1100

The parkrun adventurers are on the countdown to the listener meet-up. And we’re joined by Channel 5 News Crew member, Highlands parkrun ED and #palm19 organiser extraordinaire, Gary Murphy, who gives us a sneak peek of the agenda!! Plus another two from the Roving Reporter crew file news from the field this week as TOC visits Mildura Weir parkrun and Dave looks out for mythical creatures at Yowie parkrun.

Episode 146 - Kirsten Molloy

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 14:55:11 +1100

The parkrun adventurers get their Ugly Christmas Singlets out for a parkrun adventure together in Qld! We speak to speedy marathoner, Six Star Medal Chaser and Port Macquarie parkrunner Kirsten Molloy. And Channel 5 News Crew member Lyndell joins us in our flashbacks with a visit to Queens Domain parkrun.

Episode 145 - Singleton parkrun

Sat, 16 Feb 2019 05:50:00 +1100

The parkrun adventurers take their Most Events List rivalry to the international arena. The Event Director interviews make a comeback with Singleton parkrun’s Kirrilee Robinson joining us. And Mark Scarborough is back with another Roving Report, this time from Goulburn parkrun.

Episode 144 - Glen Turner

Tue, 05 Feb 2019 12:59:00 +1100

The parkrun adventurers reappear on the podcast landscape after a longer than usual absence with tales of recent and not-so-recent adventures! We chat to parkrun Australia’s newest recruit and Guinness World Record Holder Glen Turner. Plus we have a month’s worth of Roving Reports from the gang to share.

Episode 143 - With Us Now

Thu, 20 Dec 2018 07:51:00 +1100

The parkrun adventurers wrap up our third year of podcast fun, joined by parkrun podcast royalty Danny Norman and Nicola Forwood of With Me Now and The parkrun Show fame! Roving reports are here: Caroline Southwell visits Penrith Lakes parkrun in NSW while Steve Marston pops by Portobello parkrun in Scotland. And we sign off for 2019 with a gift from ourselves and the Channel 5 News Crew, made especially for you!

Episode 142 - Roving Reports

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 08:10:00 +1100

The parkrun adventurers have a chat about Westerfolds parkrun for the first time ever on the pod after Mel visits Scotty’s home parkrun. We have oodles of roving reports from across the country, with the Channel 5 News Crew checking in from Yarrabilba, Urunga and Highlands, plus we hear from the ACT’s Mark Scarborough who adventured to Braidwood Showground parkrun in NSW.

Episode 141 - Facts in a Haystack

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 10:40:00 +1100

The parkrun adventurers are playing the long game with our adventures this week. It’s like old times as podcast fave Ian Hay returns with Facts in a Haystack. And roving reports are in from Steve Marston who visited Far North Qld’s Weipa parkrun, Gary Murphy was adventuring at home and Melissa Ellis who ventured to the opposite end of the country to snaffle a Compass Point and join the Stayin’ Alive Club at Geeveston parkrun.

Episode 140 - An Early Xmas

Fri, 30 Nov 2018 12:11:00 +1100

The parkrun adventurers are in a festive mood and decide it’s not too early to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year! Sandgate parkrun Co-Event Director and Christmas Podding podcast Co-host Ness Gibson stops by to help us get in the spirit. Plus Lyndell and PK are back representing the Channel 5 News Crew at New Farm parkrun and Mount Barker parkrun respectively. Jingle all the way!

Episode 139 - Running Challenges

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 14:18:00 +1100

The parkrun adventurers had a super weekend. We do a deep dive exploring the story behind the Running Challenges Chrome Extension with its creators Andy Taylor and Laura Cowan. And we give you all the results of the 2018 parkrun adventurers perlustration and announce the winner of the TomTom GPS watch!

Episode 138 - Tony Park

Thu, 15 Nov 2018 11:45:00 +1100

The parkrun adventurers get all confused about the ‘p-index’ and Mel has her second parkrun misadventure in two weeks. Best-selling Australian author and Hazyview parkrunner Tony Park stops by to chat about his exciting upcoming novel and what parkrunning in South Africa is really like. And Melissa Ellis walks the plank at Christie’s Beach parkrun.

Episode 137 - Dane Bird-Smith

Fri, 09 Nov 2018 05:45:00 +1100

The parkrun adventurers recall the highs and lows of the past week with Scotty heading to a milestone event and Mel having a parkrun misadventure. Aussie Olympian and Commonwealth Games athlete Dane Bird-Smith stops by to give us the finer points of race walking. Roving Reports get filed from Koonwarra and Cohuna parkruns by Channel 5 News Crew members TOC and Melissa, plus we unleash a new segment for the outro, a spin on Top Threes!

Episode 136 - Kelly Hodges

Fri, 02 Nov 2018 08:18:00 +1100

The parkrun adventurers are feeling festive and frocking up fancy-like to celebrate our home parkrun anniversaries! One of our fave regulars, pa pod resident nutritionist Kelly Hodges is back with the inside word on snacks and fermented foods. And some of the Channel 5 News Crew gals check in with roving reports from Chelsea Bicentennial parkrun and Ocean View parkruns.

Episode 135 - Intern Pete

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 06:06:00 +1100

The parkrun adventurers are mixing it up with co-hosts this week as Scotty takes time out and parkrun Big Cheese Tim Oberg picks up the mic. We speak to KIIS 106.5 radio producer Intern Pete about his parkrun story. Plus we go all existential with another probing Hotline Q!

Episode 134 - Tim Oberg

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 05:38:00 +1100

The parkrun adventurers have a walk-off and discover another new event. The Big Cheese, parkrun Australia CEO Tim Oberg is back for a natter about life as an Event Director and the latest on parkrun in Japan. Plus we announce Mel’s new Co-Host for next week, all on Scotty’s birthday!

Episode 133 - IpD recap

Fri, 12 Oct 2018 09:00:00 +1100

The parkrun adventurers celebrate International parkrun Day at two new locations, and go head to head with our Running Challenges on the Chrome Extension. Plus we have roving reports galore from Lyndell, Dave, Gary, Melissa and Grette who are off exploring Heritage Harbour, Derry City and Derry City junior parkrun overseas, and on Aussie soil, Geeveston, Castlemaine and Charleston parkruns!

Episode 132 - Digger Hargreaves

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 02:31:00 +1000

The parkrun adventurers visit new events and see old ones with fresh eyes. We speak to Tamborine Mountain parkrun Event Director and Melbourne Marathon Spartan legend Bruce ‘Digger’ Hargreaves. And TOC is back with a roving report from Timboon parkrun.

Episode 131 - Abdul-Raouf Mohamed-Isa

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 11:53:00 +1000

The parkrun adventurers celebrate milestones and sharpen our navigation tools! West Australian voluntour statesman Abdul-Raouf Mohamed-Isa joins us to recount some tales from his adventures. Roving Reports come in from Bunyaville and Stebonheath parkruns, and we announce the final #levelupchallenges for Streaky BINGOE!

Episode 130 - Julian Spence

Fri, 21 Sep 2018 03:24:00 +1000

The parkrun adventurers continue streaking and explore a new parkrun. We speak to Inside Running podcast Co-host Julian Spence about what it’s like to be the first Aussie over the line at the Berlin Marathon. The Channel 5 News Crew submit a rollicking Roving Report from Railton parkrun in Tassie, and the Hotline is on fire!

Episode 129 - Beau Miles

Fri, 14 Sep 2018 02:14:00 +1000

The parkrun adventurers head to Sydney for some parkrun fun this week. Writer, filmmaker and adventurer Beau Miles joins us with behind-the-scenes insights into his RunNation Film Festival entry ‘A Mile an Hour’. And the Channel 5 News Crew get their rove on at Greenway and Toolern Creek parkruns.

Episode 128 - Streaky September

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 04:42:00 +1000

The parkrun adventurers are all about #streakyseptember this week and we reveal details for the much-anticipated #levelup challenge: streaky BINGOE. Foreign Correspondent Dave reports in from Nobles parkrun on the Isle of Man, while closer to home Lyndell is back with a wrap up from Ipswich Qld parkrun. Plus the parkrun adventurers hotline receives another call!

Episode 127 - Rob de Castella

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 12:17:00 +1000

We speak to Australian running legend and Indigenous Marathon Foundation Founder Rob de Castella. And we go for the W with Roving Reports from Wimmera River, Horsham and Weipa parkrun.

Episode 126 - Clinton Bishop

Fri, 24 Aug 2018 02:12:00 +1000

The parkrun adventurers converse about costume shenanigans and have showdowns with kids. Burswood Peninsula Event Director and Bunbury Batman Clinton Bishop pulls up a couch for a chat about launching parkruns and podcasts. And the Channel 5 News Crew are out in force with roving reports submitted from Willow parkrun, Westerfolds juniors and Meningie parkrun.

Episode 125 - August Madness

Fri, 17 Aug 2018 12:15:00 +1000

The parkrun adventurers begin a quest for a new opening catchphrase. Reverse Freedom August Madness is finally here with Scotty and Mel going head to head for glory while former Madness Champion and guest host Simon Mackley wrangles the Q cards. Plus we debut the parkrun adventurers hotline!

Episode 124 - parkrun and not single

Thu, 09 Aug 2018 07:41:00 +1000

The parkrun adventurers are people without parkruns to bookend our week and we’re feeling a bit lost. UK parkrun adventurers Vicky Cooper and Stuart Henderson pop by to share their parkrun love story. Grette Wilkinson is back with a report for the Channel 5 News Crew from Pakapakanthi, and we say a fond farewell to a fun segment, and announce its exciting replacement!

Episode 123 - Penny Redhead

Fri, 03 Aug 2018 12:10:00 +1000

The parkrun adventurers are all about podcasts and agents this week. We dig deeper into the parkrun Virtual Volunteer app with Newism rep and Newy parkrun Event Director Penny Redhead, and Dave ‘Robbo’ Robertson joins us once more, this time for a Magical Mystery Tour. ‘Local’ roving reports see adventurers exploring Phillip Island and Doomadgee parkruns, plus Channel 5 News Crew member turned Foreign Correspondent Dave Moss reports all the way from Hampstead Heath parkrun in the UK.

Episode 122 - Kelly Hodges

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 06:53:00 +1000

The parkrun adventurers are having proud parent moments and 59.59-ing it again this week! Our resident nutritionist Kelly Hodges is back to give us the rundown on post-run drink choices and protein ponderings. And Lyndell Murray and Allan Hoskins are roving and reporting from Pallara and Point Fairy parkruns.

Episode 121 - Mark Musk

Thu, 19 Jul 2018 13:41:00 +1000

The parkrun adventurers are recovering from jet lag and a snotty situation. We speak to Wynnum parkrun Run Director and newly anointed ‘Time Traveller’ Mark Musk about his epic adventure across the globe. Channel 5 News Crew faves Dave and PK are back with roving reports from Cormorant Bay parkrun and the Pakapakanthi parkrun trial. And we have a whole host of challenges for those looking to add some adventure to their lives in coming weeks.

Episode 120 - UK Conference

Fri, 13 Jul 2018 14:25:00 +1000

The parkrun adventurers are on opposite sides of the globe again! Scotty fills us in on all his UK adventures, and we have Roving Reports galore with new and familiar voices chiming in from Narrabri, Bunyaville and Coombs parkruns, plus our first report filed from Deutschland!

Episode 119 - Highlight Reel

Tue, 03 Jul 2018 14:52:00 +1000

The parkrun adventurers are feeling sentimental. We revisit a selection of memorable moments from the past 117 episodes and reveal some of our personal faves among the highlights. And Channel 5 News Crew member Melissa Ellis continues to earn her keep with a roving report from Warragul parkrun.

Episode 118 - Matty Trent

Fri, 29 Jun 2018 04:52:00 +1000

The parkrun adventurers have some fun in the sun at the Gold Coast. We head to Geographe Bay and get an update on all things westerly with parkrun Australia Event Ambassador Matty Trent. Roving reports are filed by Channel 5 News Crew members at Hastings Foreshore and Portland parkruns, and the fun continues with the Poem Zone.

Episode 117 - Roger Hanney

Thu, 21 Jun 2018 09:36:00 +1000

The parkrun adventurers are at home this week having some quiet adventures. We get inspired by Chief Running Officer for Hoka Roger Hanney on his way to participate in the Hardrock Ultra. Plus Channel 5 News Crew Member TOC reports in from the anniversary of Mernda parkrun.

Episode 116 - Hannah Oldroyd

Thu, 14 Jun 2018 15:54:00 +1000

The parkrun adventurers survive another week without parkrun and get our parkrun fixes elsewhere on Sunday. Pegasus parkrun local, sometime marathoner and long-time parkrun adventurer Hannah Oldroyd joins us to share some of her stories. And Channel 5 News Crew member Dave Moss reports in from Lawson parkrun.

Episode 115 - Matt who?

Thu, 07 Jun 2018 08:14:00 +1000

The parkrun adventurers induct a worthy new member into the Channel 5 News Crew. We chat to two-time Event Director and parkrun Australia Board member Matt Fullerton, and Lyndell Murray and Melissa Ellis are back with roving reports from St Lucia and Inverloch parkruns. Plus we throw out an exciting new challenge to all adventurers.

Episode 114 - Steph Auston

Thu, 31 May 2018 04:01:00 +1000

The parkrun adventurers are learning about physical literacy and seeing it in motion at parkrun. Merimbula parkrun Run Director Steph Auston takes us on a road trip of her latest adventures and Channel 5 News Crew Member TOC checks in from the Highlands Anniversary shenanigans.

Episode 112 - junior parkrun

Fri, 25 May 2018 03:40:00 +1000

The parkrun adventurers are getting over lurgies and heading for the hills. Scotty is about to embark on launching the first junior parkrun in Victoria and to get him prepared we speak to Southport juniors Event Director, parkrun Australia COO, and all-round good gal Renee Gimbert, as well as the Event Director of the soon-to-launch Cannonvale junior parkrun, parkrun Australia Head Honcho, and inaugural junior parkrun warm-up lead Tim Oberg. Plus the Channel 5 News Crew go all out with Roving Reports from launches in Queensland and South Australia.

Episode 111 - Euan Bowman

Fri, 11 May 2018 05:18:00 +1000

Start spreading the news, the parkrun adventurers are running all over New York and Newport Lakes. We keep the North American theme going by catching up with Euan Bowman from parkrun Canada.

Episode 110 - Paul Freyne

Thu, 03 May 2018 05:11:00 +1000

The parkrun adventurers are intercontinental this week! To celebrate, we speak to uber-adventurer Paul Freyne about some of the highlights he’s had on his way to 400+ different parkruns. And we have roving reports from Channel 5 News Crew regulars Grete and TOC who were on the ground at the Goolwa parkrun and Ocean Grove parkrun launches respectively.

Episode 109 - Sonia O'Sullivan

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 00:55:00 +1000

The parkrun adventurers experience history being made as the first junior parkrun Australia event launches on Aussie soil. Irish running legend Sonia O’Sullivan stops by for a chat about her middle-distance running and parkrun careers. Plus the Channel 5 News Crew are out and about in Victoria and South Australia this week with reports being filed by TOC and PK from Maribyrnong and make way, make way, Moana!

Episode 108 - parkrun Malaysia

Thu, 19 Apr 2018 03:33:00 +1000

The parkrun adventurers explore new climes and have some overseas adventures! We welcome Taman Pudu Ulu parkrun’s Co-Event Director Harneshpal Singh to the pod for a chat about parkrun Malaysia joining the global parkrun family. And Emma Nicholson files a roving report about some deadly runners and another prospective parkrun.

Episode 107

Tue, 10 Apr 2018 22:33:00 +1000

The parkrun adventurers rediscover the joys of volunteering and sail the seven C’s. Comm Games Fever is positively diagnosed as we catch up with Dave ‘Robbo’ Robertson for all the inside insights and roving reports from Main Beach and Albert Melbourne.

Episode 106

Wed, 04 Apr 2018 23:39:00 +1000

The parkrun adventurers are exploring the high country and reflecting on running the date. And we’re all about the roving adventures this week as Qld Channel 5 News Crew members Dave and Lyndell file reports from St George and Kelvin Grove parkruns, and Melissa Ellis submits another strong application from Pakenham parkrun.

Episode 105

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 02:00:00 +1100

The parkrun adventurers record LIVE with an outdoor studio audience this week! We bring you all the fun from Shellharbour parkrun, site of the inaugural parkrun adventurers listener meet-up, where special guests include Event Director Brendan Scollary, Run Director Oliver Spake, and parkrun adventurers Em Scollary, Simon Mackley, Brendan Peel and Sonja Pohlman! Also not to be missed, Channel 5 News Crew stalwart PK shares anniversary shenanigans from Mount Barker parkrun.

Episode 104

Wed, 21 Mar 2018 14:03:00 +1100

The parkrun adventurers are counting down the days until the inaugural parkrun adventurers listener meet-up and share our fave road-trip games to get the party started! Olympian, Commonwealth Games athlete and parkrun Australia record holder Liam Adams takes some time out from altitude training to give us an insight into the inner workings of an elite athlete in the lead up to Gold Coast 2018. Plus Channel 5 News Crew member Lyndell is back with a roving report from the launch of Forest Lake parkrun.

Episode 103

Thu, 15 Mar 2018 07:57:00 +1100

The parkrun adventurers are all about the minutes this week, and finding mojo we didn’t know we lost! And we’re back on the couch with Coach Dinneen who gives us training tips on aiming for parkrun PBs, hill running, shoe strategies and more.

Episode 102

Wed, 07 Mar 2018 12:47:00 +1100

The parkrun adventurers are tackled by training challenges. Our nutritional guru Kelly Hodges is back with heaps of inside tips on the best fuel for running. Plus Channel 5 News Crew legend Lyndell hits the trails and shares the fun with a roving report from White Rock parkrun.

Episode 101

Tue, 27 Feb 2018 11:40:00 +1100

The parkrun adventurers go West and rock out! We speak to parkrun UK Engagement Officer Rowan Ardill who tells us all about ‘running the date’. And we have a roving report from the Northern Territory with our man on the ground Mark Connolly reporting in from the launch of Nightcliff parkrun.

Episode 100 - Lyndell Murray

Thu, 22 Feb 2018 02:55:00 +1100

The parkrun adventurers are in a black mood... for their 100th milestone podcast! Our very own Lyndell Murray joins the Adventurers as we delve deeper into her role with the Channel Five News Crew and learn more about Triathlon officiating. Plus, more roving reports from Mitchelton and Rosebud parkruns.

Episode 99 - Patrick Tiernan

Tue, 13 Feb 2018 02:31:00 +1100

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.

Episode 98

Thu, 08 Feb 2018 08:33:00 +1100

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.

Episode 97

Thu, 01 Feb 2018 07:47:00 +1100

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.

Episode 96

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 03:02:00 +1100

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.

Episode 95

Thu, 21 Dec 2017 07:52:00 +1100

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!

Episode 94

Thu, 14 Dec 2017 01:51:00 +1100

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.

Episode 93

Thu, 07 Dec 2017 03:24:00 +1100

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.

Episode 92

Thu, 30 Nov 2017 11:37:00 +1100

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.

Episode 91

Thu, 23 Nov 2017 07:05:00 +1100

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.

Episode 90

Thu, 16 Nov 2017 05:34:00 +1100

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!

Episode 89

Thu, 09 Nov 2017 05:27:00 +1100

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.

Episode 88

Tue, 31 Oct 2017 20:49:00 +1100

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.

Episode 87

Thu, 26 Oct 2017 10:45:00 +1100

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

Episode 86

Fri, 20 Oct 2017 05:44:00 +1100

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.

Episode 85

Thu, 12 Oct 2017 09:44:00 +1100

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!

Episode 84

Thu, 05 Oct 2017 05:30:00 +1100

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.

Episode 83 - Kelly Hodges

Wed, 27 Sep 2017 01:32:00 +1000

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.

Episode 82

Thu, 21 Sep 2017 08:17:00 +1000

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.

Episode 81

Wed, 13 Sep 2017 05:46:00 +1000

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.

Episode 80

Wed, 06 Sep 2017 11:52:00 +1000

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!

Episode 79

Thu, 31 Aug 2017 09:31:00 +1000

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.

Episode 78

Thu, 24 Aug 2017 04:04:00 +1000

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.

Episode 77

Thu, 17 Aug 2017 07:20:00 +1000

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

Wed, 09 Aug 2017 12:43:00 +1000

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

Thu, 03 Aug 2017 08:24:00 +1000

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

Thu, 27 Jul 2017 02:34:00 +1000

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

Tue, 18 Jul 2017 12:46:00 +1000

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

Thu, 15 Jun 2017 07:12:00 +1000

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

Wed, 07 Jun 2017 09:35:00 +1000

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

Wed, 31 May 2017 10:20:00 +1000

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

Thu, 25 May 2017 02:04:00 +1000

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.

Episode 68

Wed, 17 May 2017 08:03:00 +1000

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.

Episode 67

Thu, 11 May 2017 03:07:00 +1000

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

Thu, 04 May 2017 02:30:00 +1000

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

Thu, 27 Apr 2017 07:16:00 +1000

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

Thu, 20 Apr 2017 05:49:00 +1000

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

Thu, 13 Apr 2017 04:47:00 +1000

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

Thu, 06 Apr 2017 03:34:00 +1000

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

Thu, 30 Mar 2017 00:12:00 +1100

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

Thu, 23 Mar 2017 14:18:00 +1100

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

Wed, 15 Mar 2017 08:51:00 +1100

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.

Episode 58

Thu, 09 Mar 2017 05:26:00 +1100

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

Wed, 01 Mar 2017 05:39:00 +1100

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

Wed, 22 Feb 2017 07:21:00 +1100

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

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 13:00:00 +1100

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

Fri, 03 Feb 2017 03:30:00 +1100

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.

Episode 53

Wed, 25 Jan 2017 09:11:00 +1100

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.

Episode 52

Wed, 18 Jan 2017 08:32:00 +1100

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.

Episode 51

Thu, 12 Jan 2017 02:09:00 +1100

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.

Episode 50

Wed, 21 Dec 2016 01:20:00 +1100

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.