The problem with parkrun
In this episode, we dive into some of the biggest talking points currently surrounding parkrun and the wider running community.
As parkrun continues to grow around the world, questions are being asked: Is parkrun becoming too busy? Is parkrun actually a race? Should there be more rules and enforcement? Has the original ethos changed?
We discuss:
🏃 Is parkrun still a community event or has competition taken over?
🏃♀️ The debate around faster runners, overtaking, and crowded courses.
🏃 Whether parkrun should introduce more formal rules and regulations.
🏃 The impact of record attendance numbers…
The skinny
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