parkrun adventurers podcast

Episode 50

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.

Episode 49

The parkrun adventurers discuss some highlights and squeeze as much parkrun into one weekend as possible. We chat to Mullum Mullum parkrun Event Director Scott Hawkins about the impending launch of parkrun Australia's highly anticipated 200th event. Ian Hay is back to dazzle with stats on Facts in a Haystack, and Rachel Allworth drops by for Club Corner to tell us about Rachel's Runners.

Episode 48

The parkrun adventurers get into the festive spirit and challenge you to a slightly unusual adventure. We head to the Northern Hemisphere to speak to Pamela Rackow from the University of Aberdeen about running with friends. Mosman parkrun Co-Event Director Simon Mackley pulls up a couch for a chat, and Rob of Secret Rocky Runners Club fame joins us for Club Corner.

Episode 47

The parkrun adventurers talk about running with worldwide companions, and catch up with Bunyaville parkrun Event Directors Steve Marston and Brenda Gibb. We skip across the Pacific to have a chat with Tim Boyle, Founder of whoirun4.com, and Enrique Suana stops by for Club Corner to highlight the great work of the Achilles Club.

Episode 46

The parkrun adventurers talk Nitro Athletics and partnerships with Athletics Australia President Mark Arbib. Event Director Davina Harvey joins us for a chat about Surfers Paradise parkrun ahead of their 1st anniversary, and Club Corner sees Raelene Joyce stopping by to discuss the ‘Pink Army’ AKA Raring2Run.

Episode 45

The parkrun adventurers get the lowdown from Lillydale Lake parkrunner and multiple world record holder, Lavinia Petrie. Event Director Rachel Allworth gives us a glimpse of the mania behind Panania parkrun, and South Bank Tri Club’s Sonya Stacey takes a seat on the Club Corner couch.

Episode 44

The parkrun adventurers explore the parkrun opportunities of South Africa, guided by parkrun South Africa Country Manager Bruce Fordyce. Dave ‘Robbo’ Robertson checks in to share his own recent SA adventures, and Matt Raschke joins us for Club Corner to chat about five30runners.

Episode 43 - Satoshi Ashida

The parkrun adventurers meet Melvin the Monkey and get the WA goss from Canning River parkrun Event Director Gary Wilmot. Gold Coast parkrunner and massage therapist Satoshi Ashida explains the benefits of massage for runners, and Nikki Waterfall of Diamond Creek Runners fame joins us to debut Club Corner.

Episode 42 - Tim Oberg

The parkrun adventurers go the marathon distance and celebrate anniversaries at home, and parkrun Australia 'Big Cheese' Tim Oberg checks in to answer your latest questions. Dirty Cheetahs are on the prowl, and we compare real and unreal marathons with Curl Curl parkrun Run Director Paul Rainbow.

Episode 41 - Noah Carter

The parkrun adventurers share the Melbourne Marathon experience and eat some cake. We chat with Wynnum parkrun junior Noah Carter about past running achievements and future goals, and hear from Kate Lilley, Brightwater parkrun’s most avid junior volunteer. And our Channel 4 News Reporter Paul Kitching checks in from Bath Skyline parkrun in the UK.