parkrun adventurers podcast

Episode 269 - Criminal Intent

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.