Best Parkrun Adventurers Podcasts (2024)

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When 3 becomes 5 43:50

1h 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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Episode 387 - Founders and Fashion 1:07:15

4d ago1:07:15

1:07:15

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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Episode 386 - Fly High 1:07:20

10d ago1:07:20

1:07:20

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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Episode 385 - Ice Ice Baby 1:06:21

16d ago1:06:21

1:06:21

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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Episode 384 - Indeed 59:13

1M ago59:13

59:13

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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Episode 383 - Big Kahunas 1:14:34

1M ago1:14:34

1:14:34

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

2M ago1:17:39

1:17:39

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

2M ago1:07:16

1:07:16

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

2M ago1:19:03

1:19:03

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

2M ago1:15:21

1:15:21

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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The ultimate HIKING episode | National Outdoor PodShow - Brought to you by Yonda 49:07

2M ago49:07

49:07

Yonda are giving you the chance to win the ultimate swimmers bundle: 1 x spook wetsuit 1 x pair neoprene gloves and booties 3 x changing robes 1 x ladies yulex shortie suit To be in with a chance of winning, all you have to do is enter through the link below. https://outsideandactive.com/articles/win-the-ultimate-swimmers-bundle If all this wasn't …

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Episode 378 - Run the World 1:18:42

2M ago1:18:42

1:18:42

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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105 Ironmans in a row! | RUNNING | National Outdoor PodShow - Brought to you by Yonda 58:08

3M ago58:08

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This episode is brought to you by Healthy Step HealthyStep® pride themselves on being supportive, knowledgeable and dependable. Their expert team includes several leading podiatrists and product designers including musculoskeletal podiatrist and product designer Andrew Horwood who has more than 30 years’ experience across all aspects of foot health…

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Episode 377 - Purple Patches 1:16:43

3M ago1:16:43

1:16:43

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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Stalked by a HYENA | CAMPING | National Outdoor PodShow - Brought to you by Yonda 34:39

3M ago34:39

34:39

Yonda are giving you the chance to win the ultimate swimmers bundle: 1 x spook wetsuit 1 x pair neoprene gloves and booties 3 x changing robes 1 x ladies yulex shortie suit To be in with a chance of winning, all you have to do is enter through the link below. https://outsideandactive.com/articles/win-the-ultimate-swimmers-bundle If all this wasn't …

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Episode 376 - palm24 1:14:44

3M ago1:14:44

1:14:44

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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A CLIMBING paradise with Leo Houlding | National Outdoor PodShow - brought to you by Yonda 1:02:36

3M ago1:02:36

1:02:36

Yonda are giving you the chance to win the ultimate swimmers bundle: 1 x spook wetsuit 1 x pair neoprene gloves and booties 3 x changing robes 1 x ladies yulex shortie suit To be in with a chance of winning, all you have to do is enter through the link below. https://outsideandactive.com/articles/win-the-ultimate-swimmers-bundle If all this wasn't …

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BEN FOGLE exclusive interview | WATER | National Outdoor PodShow - Brought to you by Yonda 47:38

3M ago47:38

47:38

Did you miss out on attending this year's National Outdoor Expo? Or simply feeling the blues from the show and want even more EXCLUSIVE content? The National Outdoor PodShow is the one-stop-shop for those who love the outdoors. Yonda are giving you the chance to win the ultimate swimmers bundle: 1 x spook wetsuit 1 x pair neoprene gloves and bootie…

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Episode 375 - Outback parkruns 1:12:46

4M ago1:12:46

1:12:46

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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Finding ADVENTURE with Aldo Kane | National Outdoor PodShow - Brought to you by Yonda 59:13

4M ago59:13

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Did you miss out on attending this year's National Outdoor Expo? Or simply feeling the blues from the show and want even more EXCLUSIVE content? The National Outdoor PodShow is the one-stop-shop for those who love the outdoors. Yonda are giving you the chance to win the ultimate swimmers bundle: 1 x spook wetsuit 1 x pair neoprene gloves and bootie…

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Episode 374 - details, details 1:09:28

4M ago1:09:28

1:09:28

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

4M 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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Andy Baddeley - How to set a Parkrun world record 42:11

4M ago42:11

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Co-Founder of the Running Channel Running has been part of Andy's life since joining the cross-country team at primary school. 30 years later and he's still running, despite having fallen out of love and then back in love with it again a couple of times. Andy is a former professional athlete as well as a qualified Athletics Coach. He compete in two…

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

4M ago49:44

49:44

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

4M ago1:10:37

1:10:37

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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Simon Teagle - If you plan to climb everest do it sooner rather than later 38:53

5M ago38:53

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Simon has been in and out of running his whole life. He was always the kid who got bored walking so ran instead, if that’s from the bus to home after school, to competing in track and cross country. Then in 2019 Simon was diagnosed with Relapse Remitting Multiple Sclerosis, a condition that his mother has also lived with for 40 years, and since the…

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

5M ago48:29

48:29

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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Tasha Thompson - Black Girls Do Run 34:27

5M ago34:27

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Paving the way for a community Tasha is the founder of Black Girls Do Run UK In 2019 to celebrate 20 years of running, she decided to give back to the sport she loves and created Black Girls Do Run UK; a community to inspire, encourage and motivate regular black women to run. The group was founded based on her experiences throughout her years of ru…

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Richard Whitehead MBE - "I want every runner to smile more" 29:45

5M ago29:45

29:45

Smile more! Born and raised in Nottingham in the UK with a double through- knee congenital amputation, Richard developed a passion for sport at an early age. Richard won his first world title at the World Championships New Zealand, a title that was quickly followed by European and Paralympic gold in 2012. In 2013 he embarked on a charity expedition…

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

5M ago1:12:49

1:12:49

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

5M ago1:14:54

1:14:54

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.By parkrun adventurers

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Adrienne Adhami - Giving you the belief that ordinary people can achieve extraordinary things 33:35

5M ago33:35

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Meet Adrienne Adrienne is a performance wellbeing coach, podcast host & author. From a running point of view, she is an endurance runner and has completed more than 20 endurance races around the world. Adrienne is a brand advisor specialising in wellbeing and health technology. Earlier this year she was named one of the 'Top 25 Black Entrepreneurs …

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Episode 367: YMMV 59:13

5M ago59:13

59:13

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!By parkrun adventurers

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Emma Campbell - This is why we all have limitless potential 36:23

6M ago36:23

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Find your limitless potential ` Emma Campbell is an author, speaker and host of the podcast, Open.` She’s known on social media as @limitless_em – a handle she adopted after her third cancer diagnosis in 2019 to serve as a daily reminder to herself and others that we all have limitless potential, despite the challenges we may face.` It was around t…

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Episode 366 - Euphony 1:04:39

6M ago1:04:39

1:04:39

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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Season 13 - The Season of Running! 1:26

6M ago1:26

1:26

Get ready for season 13 of the Outside & Active Podcast. The theme... running! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 365 - Tick Tocky 1:06:48

6M ago1:06:48

1:06:48

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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Helen Wragg - How Pilates can help YOU with your running 46:29

6M ago46:29

46:29

Pilates supporting your running Helen is a self confessed pilates geek with a high anatomical knowledge. Her aim is to help you to implement change that is impactful on your life and ensures you achieve your goals. No matter what your goals are, or, where you are starting from, Helen can support, guide and ensure you progress every step of the way.…

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Mark White - Learning how to run grateful 46:27

6M ago46:27

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Grateful Running "One day it will feel like walking…." The words of Mark's friend after he explained he had been running for a few months but concluded it wasn’t for him. After hearing these words, "one day it will feel like walking", something shifted, his whole relationship with movement changed in an instant and he was on his way. In 2002 Mark f…

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John Myatt - How I have run every day for 30 years 43:22

6M ago43:22

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One day 30 years ago John made one decision, that was to run every single day no matter what obstacles are put in front of him. Come rain, shine, Christmas or injury - John gets out and runs. Nearly 30 years later, John says that running is just like walking for him. In this episode John tells Dom a bit more about the motivation behind this challen…

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Caitlin Limmer - Don't leave it until your final 40 minutes 51:57

7M ago51:57

51:57

This week on the Outside & Active Podcast Dom welcomes Caitlin Limmer In 2004, Caitlin's husband was told she had just 40 minutes to live. This illness, and an additional rare blood cancer, has made her grab every opportunity life has thrown her way ever since - and Caitlin is committed to enabling others to do the same. Over the past 19 years, Cai…

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Episode 364 - Bumping Uglies 1:05:05

7M ago1:05:05

1:05:05

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

7M ago52:50

52:50

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 #inourbudgiesBy parkrun adventurers

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Dr Raphael Olaiya - The science of health and fitness 47:48

7M ago47:48

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Dr Raphael Olaiya is a frontline doctor, a General Practice resident, Fitness trainer and a wellbeing data-scientist at the University College of London. Dr. Raphael understands that everyone's fundamental target is to reach optimal quality of life and through using his experience of practicing medicine, doing evidence-based research on achieving t…

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Episode 362 - West is best 39:49

8M ago39:49

39:49

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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Ed Leigh - Unveiling the Commentator's Perspective 44:29

7M ago44:29

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This week on the Outside & Active Podcast Dom welcomes Ed Leigh Co-presenter alongside Graham Bell on Ski Sunday, Ed Leigh is one of the most recognisable winter sports personalities in the world. Beginning his career working for Channel 4 as a presenter for the popular TV show Freesports on 4, Ed has some incredible stories to tell, and he does a …

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Episode 361 - TOC’s budgies 43:44

8M ago43:44

43:44

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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Nick Goldsmith - Rewild your mind 1:01:11

8M ago1:01:11

1:01:11

This week on the Outside & Active Podcast Dom welcomes Nick Goldsmith From 2007-2018, Nick dedicated his life to serving his country, completing six operational deployments in some of the world's most hostile regions. Now, as an international speaker, bestselling author, and the co-founder of Hidden Valley Bushcraft, Nick works with and advises key…

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Episode 360 - gggrrriverside 54:49

8M ago54:49

54:49

Melissa & Simon battle the technology this week to bring you this episode featuring Karkarook and Redland Bay parkruns. TOC drops in from Goulburn River Trail and Lyndell chases a frond at, well, Redland Bay. And we have more Collingwood refences for your listening pleasure. Thanks Rachel 😊By parkrun adventurers

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Isaac Kenyon - Completing an Ironman with a 15kg weighted vest 54:44

8M ago54:44

54:44

This week on the Outside & Active Podcast Dom welcomes Isaac Kenyon Isaac is one of the youngest international keynote speakers in the world who wears many hats! Isaac is also a philanthropic world-record-breaking british eco-adventurer, an energy transition expert communicator, a fellow of the royal geographical society of london and the geologica…

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