🎙️ 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.

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