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Albert Melbourne parkrun @albertmelparkrun.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

If you’re thinking of coming along, do it. Walk, run, jog—parkrun is for everyone. And volunteering? Totally worth it, super easy and no long-term commitment. You never know what you might get out of it.

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Albert Melbourne parkrun @albertmelparkrun.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

I’ve even managed to rally some non-runner mates to give it a go—and made a bunch of new friends myself over laps of the lake and post-run brekkies.

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Albert Melbourne parkrun @albertmelparkrun.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Last Saturday, a couple from the UK came up to chat and say congrats. They shared stories about their home parkrun and said how much they loved our course—just one of those lovely little moments that parkrun creates.

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Albert Melbourne parkrun @albertmelparkrun.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Life’s been a bit of a rollercoaster lately, but Albert Melbourne parkrun has been a steady, positive constant.

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Albert Melbourne parkrun @albertmelparkrun.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Becoming an RD felt like a natural step thanks to the endless support and wisdom of our regular volunteers. Big shout out to Joanne and Scott Watkins—the heart of Albert Melbourne parkrun—who work behind the scenes every week to make it all happen. Legends.

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Albert Melbourne parkrun @albertmelparkrun.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Last week, I hit my 25th volunteer credit and stepped up as Run Director for the first time. Volunteering more over the past year has brought so many great moments—new friends, top-tier breakfast spots in South Melbourne, and a front-row seat to the uplifting community that is parkrun.

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Albert Melbourne parkrun @albertmelparkrun.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Volunteer story - Catherine I started showing up to #parkrun at Albert Melbourne parkrun in 2022, and the vollies cheering at the finish line caught my eye. It looked like a fun way to give back and meet people—I'd just moved to the area and was keen to connect.

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Albert Melbourne parkrun @albertmelparkrun.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

I recently became an Event Ambassador (volunteer, of course!) and now support three more events. Visiting others during our break was a highlight! Albert Melbourne regularly sees 900+ people—"the big one", they say—and I love being part of it in my red vest. ❤️🏃‍♀️

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Albert Melbourne parkrun @albertmelparkrun.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

parkrun brings people together. Whether you’re new in town, living alone, or just keen to get moving—it’s community-powered and all volunteer-run.

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Albert Melbourne parkrun @albertmelparkrun.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

The best bit? The friendships. I might not have many running mates outside parkrun, but now I’ve got people to chat to at races and over breakfast after the event.

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Albert Melbourne parkrun @albertmelparkrun.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

In 2024, I joined the leadership team as a Run Director. I was nervous for my first briefing, but once the mic was in my hand, I was in my element. Huge thanks to Joanne and the team for the support—we laugh a lot and back each other every Saturday.

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Albert Melbourne parkrun @albertmelparkrun.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

I first joined in 2016 but only ran occasionally. Things changed in 2023 when I started volunteering and loved it. Chatting with walkers and runners, seeing the community grow—it’s been the best part of my week.

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Albert Melbourne parkrun @albertmelparkrun.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Volunteer story - Jane Hit 50 #parkrun volunteer credits last Saturday—hoodie and tee ordered, of course! 🎉

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Scott Watkins @dr.scottwatkins.me · 22/03/2025

With the cleanup from the Grand Prix ongoing and requiring the cancellation of @albertmelparkrun.bsky.social we headed to #FrogHollow #parkrun and had an awesome pancake breakfast afterwards.

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Albert Melbourne parkrun @albertmelparkrun.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Photos from our #parkrun yesterday are now up in an album on our Facebook page. www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...

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Albert Melbourne parkrun @albertmelparkrun.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

If you plan on visiting another #parkrun during our pause, or are visiting #Melbourne for the F1 GP, please consider that there are over 50 parkruns across Melbourne and over 100 in Victoria. Many of the smaller events would welcome visitors so please don't everyone flood our close neighbours!

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Albert Melbourne parkrun @albertmelparkrun.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Our event will be CLOSED for the next 2 weeks due to the F1 Grand Prix. We will recommence on March 29 and we will need a lot more volunteers for then, so please let us know if you can help (albertmelbourne@parkrun.com).

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Albert Melbourne parkrun @albertmelparkrun.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

We were very lucky to be blessed with absolutely perfect weather in Melbourne for #parkrun this morning. 966 participants and 50 volunteers enjoyed running on the Grand Prix course for the last time for this year. Results: www.parkrun.com.au/albertmelbou...

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Albert Melbourne parkrun @albertmelparkrun.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

“Opposing” Joanne in the interview was David Crook, Sydney-based author of the definitive book about #parkrun in Australia, “On Every Saturday”. Do you agree with Joanne or David? Let us know in the comments.

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Albert Melbourne parkrun @albertmelparkrun.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Which is the best city to run in? This morning, on ABC Radio Melbourne, our #parkrun Event Director, Joanne was interviewed about a recent survey that ranked Melbourne as the 4th best city in the world in which to run. Listen to the interview, starting at 3:31:30: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...

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Albert Melbourne parkrun @albertmelparkrun.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

As a special treat, later this afternoon, we’ll also be sharing a link to an interview Joanne gave after parkrun this morning, on ABC Radio Melbourne, highlighting how great Melbourne is for running. Keep an eye out for that post!

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Albert Melbourne parkrun @albertmelparkrun.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

It was a stunning morning—everything ran smoothly, people enjoyed themselves and it was #parkrun at its best. So, thank you to everyone for responding so positively to this important conversation.

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Albert Melbourne parkrun @albertmelparkrun.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

We truly believe that volunteering at #parkrun is fun and a great way to meet people, so we’re thrilled to offer this opportunity to so many.

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Albert Melbourne parkrun @albertmelparkrun.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

We never say no to volunteers, so there’s always room for more! But we were overjoyed by the incredible response, especially because more than half of those who signed up to volunteer are doing so for the first time.

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Albert Melbourne parkrun @albertmelparkrun.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

But this morning, we had to be upfront and say that, in order to go ahead, we need the community to step up and volunteer. Joanne’s speech at the start seemed to resonate, and as a result, we’ve completely filled all of our compulsory roles for next week and about half for the following week.

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Albert Melbourne parkrun @albertmelparkrun.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

We’ve worked hard with Parks Victoria and the Grand Prix Corporation to make it possible for us to host parkrun over the Grand Prix period.

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Albert Melbourne parkrun @albertmelparkrun.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Today almost all of our run directors were volunteering, helping to make our event safe and well-organized for the one thousand people who take part each week. With the Grand Prix setup in place for the next few weeks, we need extra volunteers to ensure that our event remains safe.

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Albert Melbourne parkrun @albertmelparkrun.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

What a morning! Today, we had 968 participants and 41 amazing volunteers at our #parkrun. But the reason we’re saying thank you is because of the incredible response to our honest conversation about volunteering. Results: www.parkrun.com.au/albertmelbou...

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Albert Melbourne parkrun @albertmelparkrun.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Another huge, beautiful morning by the lake. 1057 people participated and were supported by 47 volunteers at our #parkrun. A big thanks to the Crosbie Crew for providing some of the volunteers. If you’d like to join a running club, check them out. www.parkrun.com.au/albertmelbou...

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Albert Melbourne parkrun @albertmelparkrun.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Yesterday we had 1126 participants at our #parkrun. This included 108 people doing their first ever parkrun and 174 people visiting our event for the first time. Welcome everyone! There really is a place for everyone at parkrun. We’ve just uploaded photos to an album on our Facebook page.

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Albert Melbourne parkrun @albertmelparkrun.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

What a morning! We had 1126 participants for our #parkrun today. This included 108 people doing their first ever parkrun and 174 people visiting our event for the first time. Welcome everyone! www.parkrun.com.au/albertmelbou...

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Albert Melbourne parkrun @albertmelparkrun.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

This year, we welcome the Year of the Snake – a symbol of wisdom, intuition and transformation. So 新年快乐 (Xīnnián Kuàilè), 새해 복 많이 받으세요 (Saehae Bok Mani Badeuseyo), and Chúc Mừng Năm Mới to everyone in our #parkrun community! Let’s celebrate and wish for a prosperous year ahead. 🎉🐍 #LunarNewYear

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Albert Melbourne parkrun @albertmelparkrun.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

In Vietnam, it’s celebrated as Tết Nguyên Đán or simply Tết, the "Feast of the First Morning of the First Day," a time for family gatherings, ancestral respect and wishing good fortune.

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Albert Melbourne parkrun @albertmelparkrun.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

In Korea, it’s known as 설날 (Seollal), a time to honour ancestors, wear traditional clothing (hanbok) and enjoy foods like tteokguk (rice cake soup) for a fresh start to the year.

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Albert Melbourne parkrun @albertmelparkrun.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

In China, it’s called 春节 (Chūnjié), meaning "Spring Festival," and it marks the beginning of the lunar calendar with family reunions, festive meals and traditions to bring luck and prosperity.

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Albert Melbourne parkrun @albertmelparkrun.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Albert Melbourne parkrun wishes everyone in our community a Happy Lunar New Year! This celebration holds special meaning for people from different countries, including China, Korea and Vietnam. #parkrun 🎉🐍 #LunarNewYear

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Scott Watkins @dr.scottwatkins.me · 25/01/2025

Accelerated around the lake with Lin and 1100 of my closest friends. Received a very kind Lunar New Year gift at the end. #parkrun #snake @albertmelparkrun.bsky.social

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Albert Melbourne parkrun @albertmelparkrun.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

On a perfect morning we again had a huge turnout for our #parkrun. That's 3 consecutive weekends that we have exceeded our course attendance record from 2024. Today went really smoothly thanks to our 44 volunteers who all had great fun. Results: www.parkrun.com.au/albertmelbou...

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Albert Melbourne parkrun @albertmelparkrun.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

We have many volunteers so that there is not too much pressure on any one role. We still need a lot more volunteers for next week so we'd love to hear from you. Please comment, message or email us if you can help (albertmelbourne@parkrun.com).

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Albert Melbourne parkrun @albertmelparkrun.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Results are online and in your inboxes. Today happended because of the 44 volunteers. All of them had great fun and thoroughly enjoyed it. www.parkrun.com.au/albertmelbou...

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Albert Melbourne parkrun @albertmelparkrun.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

A huge thanks to Robyn who sorted the tokens!

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Albert Melbourne parkrun @albertmelparkrun.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

A few facts about the event: 👫 1316 people and 44 amazing volunteers 🥇105 people did their first parkrun ever - welcome! ✈️ 333 first-time parkrun tourists ⏱️ 720 people finished under 30 minutes! and yes, we did run out of tokens, by 16 - we hand-wrote the last few.

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Albert Melbourne parkrun @albertmelparkrun.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

What a morning! 1316 people joined us for #parkrun today. That smashed our own course attendance record (and the Australian attendance record), which we set last week, by over 200 people. It was an absolutely perfect morning and we thank everyone for the wonderful atmosphere.

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Albert Melbourne parkrun @albertmelparkrun.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

🎒leave bags/clothes at Coot Picnic Area 📣 welcome for first-timers and visitors at 7.50am at Palms Lawn 📢 main briefing at the start on Palms Lawn at 7.55am

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Albert Melbourne parkrun @albertmelparkrun.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Here are the key details: 💻 if it’s your first time, sign-up online at parkrun.com.au. You only register once, it’s free for life! Bring a printed copy of your barcode 🖨 or save the image on your phone or watch📱⌚️

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Albert Melbourne parkrun @albertmelparkrun.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

4) At the finish, keep moving along in the funnel that you are directed into. Fill up the gaps and don't leave the funnel. 5) Have fun, thank the volunteers and meet new people.

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Albert Melbourne parkrun @albertmelparkrun.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

3) Appropriately seed and pace yourself, particularly in the first kilometre. If you're visiting from a smaller event, it's highly likely you'll need to start further back than where you are accustomed to.

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Albert Melbourne parkrun @albertmelparkrun.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

We look forward to welcoming many first-timers, visitors and our regulars tomorrow. Please help us by doing a few simple things: 1) Listen to the briefing and follow the instructions of the volunteers at all times. 2) Remember to share the path and park with other users.

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