5K Yarns Podcast with BILLO.
⸻ 5K Yarns Podcast with BILLO is a heartfelt and inspiring podcast that dives into the stories behind the barcodes of parkrun enthusiasts. Hosted by BILLO, each episode features everyday runners, walkers, and volunteers who share their unique journeys, motivations, and experiences with parkrun. Whether you’re a dedicated local, a passionate tourist, or just love to volunteer, this podcast celebrates the people who make parkrun special—one yarn at a time. ⸻
Episodes
Since first toeing the start line in 2016, Paul “Viking” Whelan has become one of Australia’s most recognisable parkrunners. Horned helmet? Check. Big smile? Always. Bigger heart? 100% Viking has chalked up 245 parkruns across 108 venues, volunteered 132 times in 17 roles, and still finds time to help first-timers scan their very first barcodes.
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🎙️ 5K Yarns Podcast with BILLO | Featuring Jay Grimley – From Non-Runner to Marathon Dreamer 🏃♀️🌏
Welcome to another inspiring episode of 5K Yarns Podcast with BILLO, where every barcode has a story!
This week, we’re joined in person by passionate parkrun tourist and all-round legend Jay Grimley. Since first stepping onto the parkrun trail in September 2023, Jay has racked up an incredible 72 parkruns across 63 different loca...
🎙️ 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.
Ro...
🎙️ 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, ...
🎙 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 Re...
🎙️ 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...
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.
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...
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