5K Yarns Podcast with BILLO.

5K Yarns Podcast with BILLO | Ep7 Featuring guests Ros LOWE & Cherie MARTIN

🎙️ 5K Yarns Podcast with BILLO – Mother-Daughter Edition: Ros Lowe & Cherie Martin
In this special episode of 5K Yarns, we bring you a heartfelt and inspiring conversation with a dynamic mother-daughter duo: Ros Lowe from South Australia and Cherie Martin from Queensland. With a combined total of 751 parkruns and over 400 volunteer credits, Ros and Cherie share a passion for parkrun that transcends distance and generations.
Ros, a parkrun veteran since 2012 with more than 550 events and 339 volunteer credits, reflects on her journey from a late start in running to helping establish Mount Barker parkrun. Cherie, who joined the movement in 2019, has since completed over 200 parkruns at 112 locations, and continues to inspire with her trail running, volunteer roles, and powerful personal transformation story.
Together we dive into:
🏃 Their favourite memories, milestones, and proudest parkrun achievements
🐾 Hot takes on dog safety, accessibility, and inclusivity in parkrun
🌍 Dream locations, parkrun tourism adventures, and the global community
🧠 The mental health benefits and the importance of belonging
❤️ How parkrun connects them as family and with others
This episode is a celebration of community, commitment, and connection — proving that parkrun is more than just a weekly 5K. Whether you’re chasing a PB, volunteering, or just enjoying the coffee after, there’s a yarn worth telling behind every barcode.
👉 Tune in now and be inspired by Ros & Cherie’s powerful journey.
#5KYarns #parkrun #parkrunAustralia #parkruncommunity #runningpodcast #RosLowe #CherieMartin #motherdaughter #volunteering #parkruntourism #inspiration #communityconnection #parkrunsouthaustralia #parkrunqueensland

5K Yarns Podcas with BILLO | Ep6 Featuring guest Andy AIREY.

🎙️ 5K Yarns Podcast with BILLO | Every Barcode Tells a Story
Welcome back to the 5K Yarns Podcast with BILLO — where the finish line is just the beginning. Every Saturday, people around the world gather at parkrun: to run, walk, cheer, or simply connect. Behind every barcode is a story — and this podcast brings those stories to life.
In this episode, we sit down with one of parkrun’s most decorated global adventurers: Andy Airey, athlete ID A1083171. With a staggering 434 parkruns across 367 locations in 30 countries, Andy’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. 🌍🏃‍♂️
Whether you're chasing PBs, community, or just the post-run coffee — this one’s for you. Lace up, tune in, and join us for another inspiring yarn.
👉 Subscribe, like, and share — because every barcode has a story worth telling.
#5KYarns #parkrun #RunningPodcast #parkrunTourist #AndyAirey #BILLO #BehindEveryBarcode

5K Yarns Podcast with BILLO | Ep5 Featuring Guests Geoff & Janet REID

🎙 5K Yarns Podcast with BILLO | Episode: Geoff & Janet REID – The Mothership, Milestones & Meaning
🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ 770+ parkruns | 387+ volunteers | Lifelong memories
🌏 In this heartfelt episode of 5K Yarns, BILLO sits down with parkrun legends Geoff and Janet REID, boasting over 770 parkruns, hundreds of volunteer credits, and a deep love for community. Janet, Co-Event Director of Lochiel parkrun (aka “The Mothership”) and Regional Ambassador for South Australia, shares how parkrun helped her and Geoff settle into a new country, build lifelong friendships, and fuel a shared passion.
From rainy Singapore mornings to founding parkrun events, hear about:
✔️ The role of parkrun in building community
✔️ The power of volunteering and the park walker role
✔️ Favourite parkrun memories and dream destinations
✔️ The magic of Lochiel and its 10th birthday celebrations
✔️ Why the first-timers’ welcome matters—and why talking during the run briefing doesn’t.
This is more than just a run—it's a movement, a ritual, and a way of life. Whether you're a veteran volunteer or brand-new to parkrun, there’s a yarn here for you.
🎧 Lace up, press play, and join the yarn.
👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share to help spread the parkrun love.
📍 Featured Guests: 🧍 Jeff Reid – A636590 | 405+ parkruns 🧍 Janet Reid – 615803 | 11 years volunteering & leading.
Recorded: 19/05/2025.
Published: 21/05/2025.
#5KYarns #parkrun #Lochielparkrun #parkrunAustralia #RunningCommunity #VolunteersMatter #parkrunPodcast #parkrunFamily #BILLO

5K Yarns Podcast with BILLO | Ep.4 featuring guest Pippa WHITE.

 
🎙️ 5K Yarns Podcast with BILLO - Episode 4: Featuring Pippa White | parkrun Tourist & Volunteer Superstar 🌍
Welcome to another episode of the 5K Yarns Podcast with BILLO — where the finish line is just the beginning of the story!
This week, we sit down with the truly remarkable Pippa White (A1197634), one of parkrun’s most passionate global ambassadors. 🌟 With 410 parkruns, 267 locations visited, and an incredible 536 volunteer roles completed across 170 venues, Pippa’s journey is the perfect blend of adventure, commitment, and community spirit.
We dive deep into:
How Pippa got started with parkrun back in 2014 🇬🇧
Her passion for parkrun tourism across the UK, Europe — and dreams of visiting Australia 🇦🇺
Balancing running, streaking (daily movement since 2019!), and incredible volunteering milestones 💬
Mental health benefits of getting involved in parkrun 🧠
Favourite events, travel stories, proud moments, and thoughts on what parkrun could improve 🏃‍♀️
The spirit of welcoming newcomers and the magic behind the parkrun community ❤️
From her personal bests to unforgettable adventures, Pippa shares inspiring insights about why parkrun is much more than just a 5K — it's a way of life.
🎧 Tune in, lace up, and let’s go for a run together!
📢 Don't forget to Like 👍, Subscribe 🔔, and Share 📢 to keep up with future episodes and inspiring yarns from parkrun enthusiasts around the world.
#5KYarnsPodcast #parkrun #parkruntourism #parkruncommunity #runningpodcast #volunteering #mentalhealth #PippaWhite #parkrunstories #globalparkrun #5kfun
Podcast Recorded: 12 May 2025.
Podcast Published: 14 May 2025.

5K Yarns Podcast with BILLO - Episode 3 featuring guest Tyson FLYNN

5K Yarns Podcast - EP.3 Guest: Tyson FLYNN
Tyson's parkrun journey is epic - 175 runs at 127 locations, 199 volunteer credits at 115 locations.  With a PB of 18:17 and 113% volunteer ratio, he lives the parkrun spirit. A must listen to for fans of parkrun.
Email: 5kyarns.podcast@gmail.com
YouTube: Road to parkrun with BILLO.

5K Yarns Podcast with BILLO - EP2 with Damien DAMO Brown

Damien “Damo” Brown (A1538796) has an inspiring story of overcoming a serious back injury that nearly ended his running. Since starting parkrun on 21 Mar 2015, he’s completed 145 events at 8 locations (one in the UK), volunteered 104 times, and attended 235 parkruns. His PB is 22:44 (Murray Bridge, 14 Jul 2018) with an average time of 30:07. He’s also a New York Marathon finisher. We're thrilled to have him share his journey on our podcast.

5K Yarns Podcast with BILLO. Ep 1 with Karen.