parkrun adventurers podcast

Episode 40 - Shoes for Planet Earth

The parkrun adventurers get humerus running in the dark, and challenge a steam boat on the mighty Murray. We learn how we can help out fellow runners and the planet with Viv from Shoes for Planet Earth. And Albert Melbourne parkrun Event Directors Joanne and Scott Watkins pop into the studio for a chat about Victoria's longest running parkrun.

Episode 39 - Simon Kilma

The parkrun adventurers hear from our Channel 4 News Crew at Bushy Park on International parkrun Day. We journey to South Australia for a chat about Victor Harbor parkrun with Shane and Simon Porteous. We talk partnerships and future plans for Strava and parkrun with Strava’s Director of Local Marketing, Simon Klima. And the winners of our Strava Art competition are announced!

Episode 38 - Tom Do Canto

The parkrun adventurers share the love and more trail misadventures. We find out how to run fast with NSW parkrunner Tom Do Canto, and Burley Griffin parkrun Event Director Sally Coyle stops by to give us a tour of the nation’s capital.

Episode 37 - Danny Norman

The parkrun adventurers explore a new course and let our hair down, 80s style. Sandgate parkrun Event Director Vanessa Gibson gives us the rundown on running round in circles at The Sandgate Sunset Run. And we talk podcasts and parkrun history with The parkrun Show original, Danny Norman.

Episode 36 - Lucy Bartholomew

The parkrun adventurers give you the news. South Bank parkrun Event Director Gareth Saunders calls in, celebrating five years with parkrun Australia. And we reach new heights with international skyrunning champion, and Diamond Creek parkrunner, Lucy Bartholomew.

Episode 35 - Tom Williams

The parkrun adventurers talk inspiration on out-and-backs and go loopy for laps. And we travel back in time and across the Northern Hemisphere to hear how the fun all started for parkrun Global Chief Operating Officer Tom Williams.

Episode 34 - Bill Irving

The parkrun adventurers compare parkrunday parties and consider the finer points of pre-run warm-ups. Mt Clarence parkrun Event Director Bill Irving calls in for a candid conversation, and Ian Hay answers some challenging parkrunner queries on Facts in a Haystack.

Episode 33 - Euan Bowman

The parkrun adventurers discover the pressures and pleasures of pacing, and obtain a license to cheer with some creative bib-tampering. We welcome Canada to the parkrun family getting the inside word from Country Manager Euan Bowman. Chermside parkrun Co-ED Mark Huth joins us for a chat ahead of the event’s 1st Anniversary, and we reveal our newest adventure.

Episode 32 - Lorraine Lawson

The parkrun adventurers enjoy the old, and discover some new fun in this year’s quadrennial sporting event. Cairns parkrun Event Director Lorraine Lawson joins us for some giggles, and we experience a bunch of international parkrun adventures through the eyes of Aussie parkrunners Monique Brennan, Steve Rayner and Des Rountree.

Episode 31 - Stephen Dinneen

The parkrun adventurers catch the fever, the Longest Runs in Qld finally have their day, and roving adventurer Alyson Webster reports from the scene. Westerfolds parkrunner Stephen Dinneen runs rings and evades bears in the US with Aussie Marathoner Liam Adams. And Dave 'Robbo' Robertson shares Newy parkrun's send-off for Scott Westcott, and details his own plans for Rio.