parkrun adventurers podcast

Episode 30 - Hamilton Island

The parkrun adventurers escape winter for some tropical fun on Hamilton Island! Roving adventurer Paul Kitching reports in from Strathalbyn parkrun and Dave D’Alessio takes on the Longest Run NSW. Renee Gimbert, National Operations Manager for parkrun Australia joins us to share her parkrun story and answer YOUR questions and Event Director Hamish Campbell gives us the rundown on Rhodes parkrun.

Episode 29 - Jessica Trengove

The parkrun adventurers talk DLFs and all things Airlie Beach parkrun powwow. International adventurer and first time parkrunner Wilfrid Palcy talks about running half marathons on five continents. Marathon-bound Australian Olympic Team Athlete Jessica Trengove drops by for a chat about Rio and Rundies. And we experience your reverse freedom runs.

Episode 28 - The Run Beyond Project

The parkrun adventurers compare Stack Club entry prices, and take a trip to NSW where Event Director Shelley Cootes guides us around the multi-faceted Penrith Lakes parkrun. And both Rhodes and The Ponds parkruns also feature when David Criniti and Amanda Shannon of ‘The Run Beyond Project’ join us to share the details of this inspiring initiative.

 

Episode 27 - Dani McLaren

The parkrun adventurers find our bearings and point you in the exciting directions of Australia’s newest parkrun club. We talk to Point Cook parkrunner and Braveheart Dani McLaren about running 7 marathons in 7 states in 7 days. Event Director Lynette Hewsen drops by to tell us about the newly launched Cobram parkrun, and we throw down another challenge for all parkrun adventurers!

Episode 26 - Double Anniversary

The parkrun adventurers share anniversary stories before we jump across the ditch for a visit to Puarenga parkrun in New Zealand with Event Director Alison King. And adventuresome fave Ian Hay is back with the latest results of hours spent sifting through the Hay Stack of Stats!

Episode 25 - parkrun Singapore

The parkrun adventurers chat about Victoria’s first ever Longest Run and roving adventurer Donella Taylor checks in from Town of Seaside’s anniversary. East Coast Park parkrun Event Director and Singapore Country Manager Dominic Watkins gives us the lowdown on parkrun in Asia, and roving adventurer Allan Hoskins presents interviews from the Portland Winter Solstice Fun Run.

Episode 24 - Rochelle Vaisanen

The parkrun adventurers compare extra-curricular parkrun fun and roving adventurer Ben Brockman reports in from the Launceston powwow. Qld parkrunner Rochelle Vaisanen inspires us with her iron will, and Mount Gambier parkrun Event Director Phil Ackland stops by to share his adventures.

Episode 23 - Brendan Davies

The parkrun adventurers are all over the globe! On home soil we keep an eye out for crocs in the NT, NSW parkrunner Brendan Davies checks in from South Africa, taking time out from elephant watching to chat about his recent Comrades Marathon adventure. We discover Aveley parkrun in WA with the guidance of Event Director Tracey Brian, and roving adventurer Paul Kitching covers the launch of West Beach parkrun in SA.

Episode 22 - Anita Afonso

The parkrun adventurers compare recent adventures and attempt to dust off long-ago language lessons before nous bavardons à French Country Manager Anita Afonso. And parkrun Australia General Manager Tim Oberg is back to bring his parkrun knowledge to the masses.

Episode 21 - Longest Run

The parkrun adventurers celebrate our 21st episode with all things half marathon. We run long talking longest runs and catch up with Robbo to hear about his not-so-naked half. Parramatta parkrun Event Director Mel Alderton pops by for a visit, and we hear from roving adventurers Melissa Taylor and Zara Curtis, reporting in from the Warwick Pentathrun and Portland parkrun’s launch.