Parhaat Parkrun Podcastit (2024)

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Episode 404 - Boomerang 55:01

41m ago55:01

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Sarah & Simon are back to recap their Birthday parkruns at South Beach Recreation Reserve and Calamvale. We hear from Lyndell at Meadowbrook, Ruth at Harrogate and Johan at Big Bay. There’s talk of a boomerang doing what they do best and a world of launches. We challenge you to listen.Kirjoittanut parkrun adventurers

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Project 20 - Week 23 Update | Best Track Session Yet and New Sub-20 Timeline 1:52

5d ago1:52

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Welcome back to Project 20! Week 23, and we might finally be back on track. Friday’s track session was my best yet—absolutely smashed it! It was a huge confidence boost after a slow start earlier in the week. Coach Carl has planned a time trial for next Saturday, with a potential sub-20 attempt set for December 21. I’m cautiously optimistic and exc…

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Episode 403 - In the Poo 1:07:31

4d ago1:07:31

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Mel and Toc are back talking s#*t this week – so you know there is going to be laughs. We have two roving reports from Samford Parklands and another from Ruth Perkins at Meijo Koen parkrun in Nagoya, Japan. Dazza’s has all the elegance of a Melbourne Cup field, there is a plethora of launches to announce, plus Mel has another big idea! You better t…

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Project 20 - Week 22 Update | Over Time and Nearly Back on Track 1:33

10d ago1:33

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Welcome back to Project 20! Week 22, and what was supposed to be a 20-week project is still going strong thanks to COVID recovery. I'm inching closer to feeling “normal” again, and this week might mark a turning point. My Tuesday speed session showed a high heart rate for moderate paces, but Friday’s track session felt fast and solid. I’m hoping on…

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Episode 402 - With Mispronunciations Now 1:09:39

14d ago1:09:39

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Listen in from Wurundjeri and Quandamooka country this week for tales of p-indexes and visits to Cormorant Bay parkrun. The Ch 5 News Crew were busy bees at Coomera, Bellevue Park juniors, Esperance Foreshore and Baysgarth Park parkruns and the Birthday Boy is late to the party with his November wrap up.…

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Project 20 - Week 21 Update | Lingering COVID Fatigue and Pushing Through 1:40

18d ago1:40

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Welcome back to Project 20! Week 21 is done, and the lingering fatigue from COVID is still affecting my training. Just five weeks ago, I was at peak fitness with a PB of 20:11, feeling stronger than ever. Now, the fatigue is holding me back, and recovery feels slow. It’s frustrating, but I’m committed to showing up every day, hoping that normal ene…

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Project 20 - Week 20 Update | Lingering Fatigue and Reassessing the Goal 1:43

25d ago1:43

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Welcome back to Project 20! Week 20 was supposed to be the final week where I hit that sub-20 5k goal, but COVID threw a wrench in the plan. While I’ve recovered from the virus, the fatigue has lingered longer than expected, affecting my legs and overall endurance. I’m back in training, but I’m not yet at the level I was before COVID. So, we’re tak…

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Episode 401 - Adventurers Shine 44:49

27d ago44:49

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Simon and Sarah share their recent parkrun experiences, including Sarah's 70th run at Cottesloe and Simon's fun at Fodder Forest's 3rd birthday. They discuss upcoming events like Panorama Punish and celebrate adventurers who completed Chicago marathon, and hear from Lyndell at Sirromet parkrun. Join the community for more adventures, and don’t forg…

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Project 20 - Week 19 Update | Rest, Recovery, and Ready to Resume Training 1:16

1M ago1:16

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Welcome back to Project 20! Week 19 is done, and it’s been a quieter week as my coach wisely extended my rest period after COVID. While I was eager to get back into training, in hindsight, I realize that the extra rest was exactly what I needed. Programming is set to recommence next week with speed and strength sessions, and I’m ready to get back t…

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Episode 400 - Thank you for the Music 1:14:51

1M ago1:14:51

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Mel and Toc bring you the 400th episode. A milestone of sorts. But there’s no party this time, just tales from familiar places and days spent with friends. Those who were celebrating were Ali Sheppard at Rosensteinpark parkrun , Germany, Tracy at Lawson, PK at Mount Barker and TOC at O’Connors Beach. Listen in to hear where our 700 Adventurers Club…

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Project 20 - Week 18 Update | Adjusting the Goal After COVID 3:21

1M ago3:21

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Welcome back to Project 20! Week 18 is done, but it came with some unexpected changes. COVID hit me hard this week, throwing off the original plan to go for my sub-20-minute 5k in two weeks. After testing positive on Tuesday and negative by Saturday, I’ve realized it makes sense to push the goal out by four weeks, extending the program to 24 weeks.…

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Episode 399 - Das Ist Gut 1:07:09

1M ago1:07:09

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This week Mel and Simon are back together to talk a lot about Germany. Mel was back at Pucka, Simon returned to Redland Bay and Budgie checked in. There’s a new member of the team, filling in a gap left by someone who thinks they’re funny. Roving reports from Epworth Equestrian, Point Hut Pond & Otago Central Rail Trail, Alexandra and a challenge t…

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Project 20 - Week 17 Update | COVID Strikes Mid-Training 2:23

1M ago2:23

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Welcome back to Project 20! Week 17 update is a bit different because, for the first time ever, I got COVID. I’ve never knowingly had it before, and it hit just as I was getting back into training after a few recovery days in Hobart. Tuesday’s speed session was a struggle, and by the end of the day, I tested positive for COVID. Training has been af…

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Episode 398 - Planes, Trains and Automobiles 1:15:41

2M ago1:15:41

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Olly returns for a bumper pod of mayhem and laughter, as Mel tries to keep him on script. We hear of Mels travels to Pirrama and Mount Annan parkruns as we farewell Streaky September. There are roving reports from Sonsbeek in The Netherlands, Sarah in Invercargill and the Warwicks catch up with Ryan as he farwells Tasmania. Happy International park…

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Project 20 - Week 16 Update | New PB and Final Push for Sub 20 Minute 5K! 2:01

2M ago2:01

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Welcome back to Project 20! Week 16 is done, and I hit a new PB for my 5k parkrun! My watch recorded 20:11, while the official parkrun time was 20:14—both beating my previous PB of 20:19 from two and a half years ago. This has given me the confidence boost I needed as we head into the final four weeks. I’m feeling more motivated than ever to dial i…

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Episode 397 - The Grate Return 55:50

2M ago55:50

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Simon and Sarah are reunited to discuss their latest adventures to Samford Parklands and Dolls Point parkruns. There are roving reports from Alison visiting Orakei Bay, Lyndell at Riemer and Janet at Yeldulknie Weir Trail. Lithuania is welcomed to the parkrun family, updates to the Bingoe card are discussed & Pippa has more insight into Streaky Sep…

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Project 20 - Week 15 Update | From Slow Start to Personal Bests! 1:21

2M ago1:21

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Welcome back to Project 20! Week 15 is done, and it’s been a rollercoaster. It started off with a tough speed session where I couldn’t hit my target pace, but by Friday, things turned around completely. I hit my fastest times ever at multiple distances during a track session, which felt amazing! I’m feeling tired, but the progress is there. This we…

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Episode 396 - Oh What a Feeling! 1:01:20

2M ago1:01:20

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Do you want to know where palm 25 will be? Listen in this week because we have an announcement… We also have Mel and TOC bringing you another episode with news of Budgie, Inverloch parkrun’s birthday celebrations and Mel’s return to Nhill in regional Victoria. There are roving reports from Warner Lakes, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea and Hanmer Forest parkru…

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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

5M 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

5M ago2:57

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

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Episode 386 - Fly High 1:07:20

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

6M 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

6M 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

6M 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

7M 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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