parkrun adventurers podcast

Episode 4 - Matt Shields

The parkrun adventurers talk volunteers and roving reporter Tony O’Connell (aka TOC) gets news on the ground at Churchill parkrun’s launch. We take the adventure to the Northern Hemisphere where we interview parkrun Ireland’s Country Manager Matt Shields, and we’re joined by Naked Runner Dave Robbo to discuss all things Region of Runners.

Episode 3 - Ian Hay

The parkrun adventurers turn eyes to the skies as we chat about the Southern Cross Circuit and what it takes to be a ‘Stargazer’. Roving reporters Silpa and Mel get the inside word on volunteering at St Peters and Point Cook parkruns. We have our first taste of FUN parkrun stats in our new segment with Ian Hay, and interview Churchill parkrun’s Co-Event Director Matt Briggs ahead of the weekend’s launch.

Episode 2 - Norm Phillips

The parkrun adventurers talk parkrun history as 92-year-old Norm Phillips becomes the world’s oldest member of the 100 Club, and parkrun Founder Paul Sinton-Hewitt shares his thoughts on this amazing achievement. Roving reporters catch up with Shepparton parkrun Event Director Allan Connolly and parkrun multi-Statesman Brendan Peel, and we hear all about what’s on in the West with WA Territory Director Jez Savage.

Episode 1

The parkrun adventurers get the low down from Event Director Liv Coop on launching Australia’s first winery parkrun and parkrun AU General Manager Tim Oberg shares parkrun’s future plans for Australia and the US. Listeners are challenged to their very first ‘parkrun adventure’ and we chat about the latest trend in parkrun tourism: volunTOURing.