parkrun adventurers podcast

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 celebrated at Lancaster with the ‘TV’.

Also, all the bolts in Dazza’s, Club Corner, Streaky Septmeber discussion and a little announcement on PALM.

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) budgie smuggling and Rachel gave us some more regional challenges. Do you feel lucky punk?

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.

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…

Join TOC & Mel.

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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 Rachel checked in. There were launches and indecision about where they will be this week.

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 and plans are forming for the Adventurer baton. Tune in…

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 challenge!

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!

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 brought food and zoo clubs.

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 UK reigns supreme again.