A Race Against Time. Why I’m Running EVERY Queensland parkrun | Statesman Quest Ep. 1

149 Saturdays. 96 Queensland parkrun communities. One calling — to visit every single one before I turn 58. This is The Statesman Quest, and this is where it begins. After 162 runs at my home parkrun in Dalby — 16 personal bests, becoming a Run Director, Volunteer Steward, and Certified Coach — something shifted. What started as parkrun tourism across Queensland became something I couldn't walk away from. There are 96 communities I haven't met yet. Goondiwindi. Charleville. Mt Isa. Weipa. Communities off the highlight reel, full of runners with stories worth telling. ☕ If you'd like to help fuel the next leg of the Statesman Quest, you can leave a tip here: ko-fi.com/mustardseedrunning — every tip gets me closer to the next Queensland course. And as always — drop your upcoming race below and I'll pray for you by name. 🙏 This isn't about a badge or a status. It's about bringing those communities to you — and outrunning a clock that's already ticking. I'm a recreational running coach who started running at 50 after a doctor's visit that changed everything. Five years, three ultras, and more than 200 parkruns later — the biggest challenge of my running life begins. 149 Saturdays. 96 communities. Let's run. 🏃‍♂️✝️ Comfort can sometimes hold us back from true growth and the kind of running motivation we need. It's an inspirational look at pushing past boundaries, perfect for anyone interested in marathon training or running for beginners who are finding their stride. 🌱 Run for Something Greater ________________________________________ 🗺️ THE STATESMAN QUEST — Queensland parkrun Series 📍 Episode 1: The Departure 🎯 Goal: Every Queensland parkrun before March 7, 2029 ________________________________________ 📚 STATESMAN QUEST PLAYLIST →    • Queensland Statesman Quest   ▶️ SUBSCRIBE — Every Saturday, a new community, a new course, a new story →    / @mustardseedrunning   💬 If you've run any Queensland parkruns — drop them in the comments. Which ones are etched in your memory? Help me plan the route. Let's build this together. ________________________________________ #parkrun #Queensland #RunningChallenge #RunningVlog #RunningMotivation #ParkrunAustralia #StatesmanQuest #MustardSeedRunning #RunningCoach #RecreationalRunning