Bästa Parkrun podcaster (2024)

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Project 20 - Week 14 Update | Feeling Faster and Pushing Through the Hard Sessions 1:45

3d ago1:45

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Welcome back to Project 20! Week 14 is done, and it’s been another great week! I’m definitely getting faster, and I’ve really come to understand that the more effort I put into these sessions, the more I get out of them. Speed sessions are going well, but hills... they’re the worst! Still, they’re helping build strength and endurance, so I’m leanin…

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Revisits and Backflips 1:22:54

7d ago1:22:54

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Mel & Toc return with a bumper pod filled with revisits and backflips! There’s a 1000th event, 10,000,000th barcode, 5k app adjustments and TOC shares news of his trip to Victory Heights to escape the wind. We have roving reports from Sewerby parkrun and Dolls Point, and Janet is back catching up with Wildflower ED Andrea Doney aka The Slow Coach. …

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Project 20 - Week 13 Update | Confidence Boost and Running with Zeke 🐾 1:24

11d ago1:24

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Welcome back to Project 20! Week 13 is done, and it’s been a great week. After last week's time trial didn’t go as planned, this week was a turnaround. Coach Carl joined me for an 8x400m track session, and I smashed the target times! Also, a special shoutout to Zeke , my running buddy this week. He’s done about 30 kilometers with me! It’s incredibl…

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Project 20 - Week 12 Update | Time Trial Reflections on the Road to a Sub 20 Minute 5K Parkrun 1:52

17d ago1:52

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Welcome back to Project 20! Week 12 is in the books, and it was a tough one. This week included a time trial, and things didn’t go as planned. Despite preparing well and feeling ready, sometimes optimal performance just doesn’t come on demand. The goal was a 20:19 finish, but I struggled to hold pace. It was hotter than usual, which might have been…

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Episode 394 - Dangling the carrot 1:01:27

21d ago1:01:27

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Mel & Toc are back with stories from Cyril Curtin & Point Cook parkruns. Plus, we have two Alison’s reporting in from Morrinsville Recreation Ground and Pirrama parkrun. The Birthday Boy brings us September anniversaries, Pip drops news of Streaky Septmeber and Mel is en pointe with a Polish parkrun launch. Don’t believe us? Listen in!…

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Project 20 - Week 11 Update | Managing Cumulative Fatigue in My Journey to a Sub 20 Minute 5K Parkrun 1:16

24d ago1:16

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Welcome back to Project 20! Week 11 is complete, and I’m feeling some of that cumulative fatigue again. With strength, speed, and long runs close together, it's catching up to me, but I'm pushing through. This week, we’re entering a bit of a down week, focusing on basic 8km runs each day and one strength session, leading up to a fast run on Saturda…

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Episode 393 - Onwards and Upwards 51:48

27d ago51:48

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This week Sarah from the Westside joined Simon at the remote stand up desks. There were adventures talked about at South Beach Recreation Reserve and Capestone Lake. They talked about the 5K app, Budgie smuggler, Dazzas, emails and Rachel checks in (someone pleeease give her more content!!). Tracey and Johan logged Roving Reports from Mitchelton an…

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Project 20 - Week 10 Update | Halfway Point of My Journey to a Sub 20 Minute 5K Parkrun 1:04

1M ago1:04

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Welcome back to Project 20! We’ve hit the halfway point! Week 10 is done, and I’m feeling great. The initial shock to the body from the speed and strength sessions is behind me, and everything is coming together. This week, we added some weights to my strength training, and I’ve started calling my mid-week 13-14k run a “mid run.” The journey is pro…

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Episode 392 - Bolting towards Septmeber 1:09:58

1M ago1:09:58

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The Olympics are over but that hasn’t meant the end of the excitement. Mel and TOC marvel at Carolyn’s effort at The Clint Eastwood Backyard Ultra, while Mel finally ventured to The Ponds for some City2Surf fronding. TOC enjoyed inland adventures at McLeans Beach, Janet brought us a Singapore double at Bishan & East Coast Park Parkrun, and Calum ce…

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Project 20 - Week 9 Update | Journey to a Sub 20 Minute 5K Parkrun 1:46

1M ago1:46

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Welcome back to Project 20! 🎉 Week 9 is complete, and I’m feeling good as I near the halfway point of my 20-week program. With 11 weeks to go, I’ve got 40 seconds left to shave off my time to reach that sub-20-minute 5k goal. 💪 This week, we took a break from speed sessions to recover from the time trial, but there were still hills and strength tra…

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Episode 391 - The Rookie 57:11

1M ago57:11

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Simon and Mel were back at the standup desks to discuss the Olympics, Singapore's extra day and where they popped up on parkrunday (Lota & Peppertree). There were two UK roving reports, with Ruth reporting in from Rotherham parkrun and Ali at Thames Path Woolwich parkrun. Mail was received about Matilda, two launches discussed, talk of (legal) budg…

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Project 20 - Week 8 Update | Journey to a Sub 20 Minute 5K Parkrun 1:29

2M ago1:29

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Welcome back to Project 20! 🎉 Week 8 is complete, and it was a rest week with a time trial to cap it off. Coach Carl had me pace myself differently this time, aiming for a more controlled pace instead of my usual all-out approach. 🏃‍♂️ With Carl, Brenton, and Lisa pacing me, we hit around 20:37. It’s great progress, but I know there’s hard work ahe…

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Episode 390 - Jumpy 1:08:25

2M ago1:08:25

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Olly is back – for a Blue Moon episode and guess where he has been…? Nevermind! Mel adventured to …. We had Ingrid reporting in from Jubilee parkrun, Tenterfield and Alison from Moana Point Reserve parkrun NZ. At least there was UK mail, Olympic talk and Rachel brought us some discussion on regional challenges.…

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Project 20 - Week 7 Update | Journey to a Sub 20 Minute 5K Parkrun 1:04

2M ago1:04

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Welcome back to Project 20! 🎉 Week 7 is done, and I’m feeling fantastic! After the ups and downs of the past few weeks, it’s great to see the progress coming together. 💪 This week’s highlights: Running and training have gone exceptionally well Entering a rest week with daily 8km runs and a test on Saturday Significant mental and physical improvemen…

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Episode 389 - What's a Melidex? 49:30

2M ago49:30

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What IS a Melidex? What are Budgie Smugglers? An Obilope? Dazzas? A frond? You won’t get ALL the answers this episode, but you WILL hear about Mel's adventure to Balclutha parkrun. You WILL hear the Birthday Boys August offering. And you WILL learn about the latest batch of launches. For the rest, you might just have to listen to the back catalogue…

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Project 20 - Week 6 update 1:43

2M ago1:43

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Project 20 - Week 6 Update | Journey to a Sub 20 Minute 5K Parkrun Welcome back to Project 20! 🎉 Week 6 is done, and it’s been a much better week! Despite starting the week feeling fatigued, a successful track session on Tuesday gave me a big mental boost. 💪 This week’s highlights: Struggling with fatigue but finding hope in a great track session T…

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Episode 388 - When 3 becomes 5 43:50

2M ago43:50

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This week Simon was joined by Sarah at both of their remote stand up desks. There were adventures talked about from Broadbeach Waters and Jakes Point. They talked about their favourite parkruns (but one of them can’t count ), bucket hats (will you purchase one?) and a challenge (but not as you know it). There was a return to Dazzas, emails and Rach…

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Project 20 - Week 5 update 1:58

2M ago1:58

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Welcome back to Project 20! 🎉 Week 5 is in the books, and I'm definitely feeling the fatigue. This week introduced Bulgarian split squats into my leg strength sessions, adding a new challenge to my routine. 💪 This week’s highlights: Discovering Bulgarian split squats Managing fatigue from strength training Balancing streak running with new exercise…

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Episode 387 - Founders and Fashion 1:07:15

2M ago1:07:15

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Toc and Mel wear their hearts on their sleeves this week, touching on some important topics. To lighten the tone we also have roving reports from Lyndell at Logan River, Alison at Queens Park, Belfast, and a new voice from the UK Ruth – bringing us a report from Gunpowder parkrun. Dazza has the week off but there is more discussion about bridges an…

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Project 20 - Week 4 update 2:57

2M ago2:57

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This week I’m hiding in Newcastle.Av Adam Leishman

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Episode 386 - Fly High 1:07:20

3M ago1:07:20

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This week the Adventurer community is sad to bid farewell to Michael ‘Schultzy’ Schultz. A special Adventurer from Kedron parkrun. We also pay tribute to Graeme from Umbagong parkrun and Simon brings us his adventures from Redcliffe. There are roving reports from Rendlesham Forest, West Coast Park, Petrie and Jubliee, plus Mel has an idea for a new…

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Project 20 - Week 3 update 2:15

3M ago2:15

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Welcome back to Project 20! 🎉 Week 3 is complete, and I’m starting to see a pattern in my training. Five days of Zone 2 running, a speed day, and a long run, plus strength sessions. 💪 This week’s highlights: Discovering Zone 2 running Adjusting to a structured plan The challenge of training solo Next week looks like a deload or rest week, with more…

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Episode 385 - Ice Ice Baby 1:06:21

3M ago1:06:21

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Who joins Mel on Level Two this week? Who ran round and round in circles for a very long time? Who enjoyed recent celebrations? Who did a nudie swim? Who interviewed Rory Marriot at Rendlesham Forest? Who’s looking forward to Streaky September? Whose name is in the Obilope? Listen in for all the answers!…

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Project 20 - Week 2 Update | Journey to a Sub 20 Minute 5K Parkrun 1:59

3M ago1:59

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Welcome back to Project 20! 🎉 This week marks 10% completion of my 20-week journey to achieve a sub 20-minute 5k parkrun. Week 2 went smoother than the first, with my body adjusting well to the strength sessions. 💪 Here's a quick rundown: Two strength sessions 🏋️‍♂️ Five easy 8k runs 🏃‍♂️ Speed session with mile repeats 🏃‍♂️💨 Finished with a 12k lo…

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Episode 384 - Indeed 59:13

3M ago59:13

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Guess who’s back, back again, Simon’s back, tell a friend… It’s Smackley week and he’s been at Greenbank parkrun while Mel ducked down south to Risdon Brook. We hear from Janet with a interview with Regional Ambassador Kate Corner and Alison brings news from recent launch event Y Promenade. Over at Dazzas the community was buzzing and Rachel brough…

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Project 20 - Week 1 update 3:39

3M ago3:39

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Welcome to the first update of Project 20! 🎉 This is my journey to achieve a sub 20-minute 5k parkrun over a 20-week program. This week, I kicked off my training with Carl from Start Running, Stay Running. We're building a solid base with some strength work, and my legs are definitely feeling it! 💪 In this video, I share the story of my previous at…

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Episode 383 - Big Kahunas 1:14:34

3M ago1:14:34

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It’s a fast one this week as TOC joins Mel to discuss all things Speedweek at Sandgate parkrun. We discuss parkrun’s global expansion plans, and, speaking of fast, Liam Adams gets a call up to Paris. Dazza hears from a lot of people, PK visits Nuriootpa, Lyndell is on the South Bank and Johan checks in from Emerald Resort. Rachel logs in, and the U…

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Project 20 - starts today! 0:33

3M ago0:33

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Well, it's day one of Project 20! This 20-week journey is my quest to break the 20-minute barrier for a parkrun. A couple of years ago, I managed to get my time down to 20:20, but recently I clocked in at 21 minutes. Realizing I needed some expert guidance, I reached out to Carl, my run coach, and asked if he could help me achieve my sub-20-minute …

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Episode 382 - What's in a name? 1:17:39

4M ago1:17:39

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Mel is back at the desk, talking to Simon about Cronulla parkrun and his trip to Wishart. There was talk of speed week at Sandgate and BERT & ERNIE. Roving reports came in from Jeune Park, Whyalla Foreshore, Clarence and Pokkinen. There were a plethora of launches across the world and Longest Run is upon us again. Will you rise to the challenge?…

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Episode 381 - Ah-sigh-ee 1:07:16

4M ago1:07:16

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Sarah joins Simon on Level 2 with a view to go over her trip to Ridley Place Foreshore and his return to Sirromet. They spoke double Dutch on Whit Monday, were Franc about their feelings about French parkruns and caught up on Tim Franklin’s whereabouts. There was also some late mail received all the way from the Netherlands and they checked in on D…

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Episode 380 - In a twist 1:19:03

4M ago1:19:03

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Nordic special days and a swather of launches had Mel’s tongue in a twist but not before she surprised Peppertree parkrun with a visit. TOC, meanwhile, returned to what he loves best, supporting Nagambie Lake in country Victoria. Lyndell was interviewing Mandalorians at Cleveland parkrun, and Calum sang us a Mersey tune from Burnage. We also have a…

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Episode 379 - R2-RD 1:15:21

4M ago1:15:21

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Tatooine in and hear Mel and Simon recap Bells Parade and Kedron, as well as the galaxy of launches and roving reports from across the universe (Victoria juniors in Glasgow, Walvis Bay in Namibia and Warwick in Qld). Then Rachel brings us some clubs from around the cantina. It’s a longer one this time, for an adventure far, far away.…

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Episode 378 - Run the World 1:18:42

5M ago1:18:42

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It’s a blue moon pod – which means Olly is back to join Mel at Level 2 and bring us up to date on Disney princesses, Welsh launches and sailing. If that isn’t exciting enough – TOC slips in the back door to chat to Run the World creator, Travis Ireland, giving insight into how the innovative platform was created and his journey to find love for par…

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Episode 377 - Purple Patches 1:16:43

5M ago1:16:43

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Back to regular programming at Level Two with a View with Mel upping her p-index at Wilson Botanic parkrun while TOC was offering auroras with the sunshine over at the Stump. We chat about the new ED/EA volunteer credits, discuss the Voronoi map, cover May celebrations with the birthday boy, catch up on a swather of launches plus… Johan reports fro…

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Episode 376 - palm24 1:14:44

5M ago1:14:44

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It’s PALM24 week, where Mel, Olly, TOC and Simon are joined by a crowd of listeners for a live recording of the pod. After a recap of the morning, Olly chatted with Eman, our on-the-ground PALM organiser, South Toowoomba RD and all-round-good-guy, while Mel interviewed Robbie Hawkswell, founding co-event director and video content creator extraordi…

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Episode 375 - Outback parkruns 1:12:46

6M ago1:12:46

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Join Mel underground at Coober Pedy and TOC on the tree stump as we celebrate Nicki Clark in a yellow 1000 volunteer shirt, Shultzy stars on the radio and there are April Fools Day pranks. Lyndall joins us from Harris Avenue, Sarah visits Centennial Park, Tracey goes north to Mackay and the Local Weather Expert explains spinny-roundy things to us. …

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Episode 374 - details, details 1:09:28

6M ago1:09:28

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This week, Mel was auditioning for the Tourism Tasmania Ambassador role in Launceston. Simon was very Scribbly. Tracey talked to Rory and Hilary at Des Connor juniors and PK was going all Radelaidean at South Parra Reservoir. Rachel Parked, Reserved and Oval'd. We celebrated John Day becoming the oldest person to reach 500 parkruns and the Obi went…

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Episode 373 - Geographical Inaccuracy 55:57

6M ago55:57

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Q. What do you get when you cross a rodeo with a hot air balloon spectacular? A. Mel’s amazing tourism adventure! This week Mel visited Braidwood showground parkrun, which incidentally wasn’t the location for either. And TOC is backing it up and keeping the recording south of the Murray. If that’s not confusing enough, Tracey is at Underwood Park p…

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Episode 372 - Don't follow Mel! 49:44

7M ago49:44

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What do you get when you have two hosts recording in the Greatest State? A. Geographical confusion! Oh wait. That’s just Mel. TOC seems to know his compass points, even if he can’t judge his travel times. Moving on … Mel returned to Cyril Curtain Reserve parkrun with the Melbourne Crew, while TOC was a week early at Ipswich parkrun. And Rachel insp…

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Episode 371 - Out & Moving 1:10:37

7M ago1:10:37

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With both our hosts returning a tad late from their adventures of the weekend, there's lots to catch up on. From the ups and downs around our adventurer community, to the very long, long runs and walks down under and across the ditch, people have been busy! Hear about Mel's triple treat of Stebonheath, Thorndon Juniors and Adelaide Airport, Olly's …

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Episode 370 - What's in the Box? 48:29

7M ago48:29

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It’s Simon’s week in the co-host seat and apparently the weather up in Kingsland isn’t as great as they’d have us believe. Never mind. Mel had a lovely warm run at Ball Park parkrun while Simon splashed it out at Chermside. We bring you some thoughts about Codes of Conduct and perceived barriers to participation, plus muse over the Adventurer growt…

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Episode 369 - When Paris met Harry 1:12:49

7M ago1:12:49

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Join us this week as we bring some big discussions with a rollercoaster pod episode. While Olly and Mel give their views on the stats controversy, they also recount their adventure to North Wollongong parkrun. But not before Olly brings news of his own. Lyndell the Legendary lifts the mood with a report from Ipswich, Queensland parkrun, Rachel reme…

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Episode 368 - Gooey buttercake flavoured goodness 1:14:54

7M ago1:14:54

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Join Mel & TOC as they taste test lots of icecream. TOC goes to Jindy, Mel goes AWOL and parkrun Australia blow the lid on another Attendance Record. PK visits Kangaroo Island, Lyndall visits Newy and Sarah catches up with Tim Franklin. Oh, and all the PALM events get announced.Av parkrun adventurers

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Episode 367: YMMV 59:13

8M ago59:13

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One million Aussie parkrunners and no roving reports? Don't worry, Mel and Olly have you covered! It's been a big week in Aussie parkrun circles, so it's time for some reflection, emails, Dazzas, Birthday Boy and... ooohhh, a palm24 update!Av parkrun adventurers

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Episode 366 - Euphony 1:04:39

8M ago1:04:39

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This week, Mel is joined by a holidaying Olly as we hear a euphony of parkrun celebrations and record numbers, plus some misadventures, the odd kookaburra, and a cacophony of camp-site neighbours. We continue to catch up on the summer season's roving reports, as we hear from Johan at Voortrekker Monument, Pretoria, PK at Belair and Alistair who did…

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Episode 365 - Tick Tocky 1:06:48

8M ago1:06:48

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Mel and Simon are back for 2024 with news of their holiday adventures from Copper Trail parkrun, Thorndon juniors, Port Broughton, Nuriootpa, Main Beach, New Farm, White Rock, Kelvin Grove and Fodder Forest. The Channel 5 news crew are back with reports from West Beach, Bellevue juniors and Paradise Point. Plus Rachel trials a new format and the Bi…

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Episode 364 - Bumping Uglies 1:05:05

9M ago1:05:05

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This week the swivel chair on Level 2 gets a workout as the uglies all combine to bask in the glory of Ugly Christmas Singlet or Shirt Day! As your hosts recap their parkrundays just gone and prepare for parkrun and podcast holiday season, we crack out the bon-bons, hear from the Office Lady and a most melodic Rachel, and we fill the podcast time c…

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Episode 363 - Old Farts and Old Ducks 52:50

9M ago52:50

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As Dazzas celebrates volunteer day and the wonderful contributions across our adventurer community, we hear about Mel's trip to the West-East-side at Campbelltown parkrun and Olly finally shows up to share his visit to Tassie, Collingwood and, well, Shellharbour #inourbudgiesAv parkrun adventurers

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Episode 362 - West is best 39:49

10M ago39:49

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TOC’s back this week, after enjoying the west side at Cyril Curtain Reserve. And while some parts of the world experienced weather-related cancellations, Melissa headed to a revamped Sunbury parkrun for a little rainy frond. It’s a shorter pod this week, featuring some cameos from our favourite South Africans lending a hand to your grateful hosts.…

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Episode 361 - TOC’s budgies 43:44

10M ago43:44

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TOC joins Melissa on level two this week in his budgies! While Melissa recaps a crazy WA adventure at Newcastle Park in WA , TOC was enjoying the sunshine at home at Inverloch. We have Thanksgiving parkruns, re-launches, palm updates and corrections. There’s an Obi, the Birthday Boy, the CCR and more.…

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