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Thames Water scheme sparks row over future of popular London parkrun

Plans to pump treated wastewater into the Thames could see the weekly Parkrun cancelled

Evening Standard · Sep 5

'One functioning portaloo labelled 'male-only' for 8,500 riders' – cycling sportives need to 'do better' to attract female riders

Olivia Moore's experience was not an anomaly; Cycling Weekly spoke to riders, organisers, and participation experts to find out what needs to change

Cycling Weekly · Aug 3

How Georgia Hunter Bell went from cyber-security to Commonwealth Games glory

The 32-year-old gave up a normal job and life to return to elite-level running and in just two years has transformed herself into a major champion

The Independent UK · Aug 1

A million events was never in the plan, says parkrun founder as milestone nears

The first runner to participate in 1,000 parkruns, Darren Wood, reached the number last month.

Evening Standard · Jun 12

Guard of honour for London runner with world record of 1,000 parkruns

Darren Wood, 43, from south London, has taken part in the free weekly event since 2004

Evening Standard · May 31

Runner from London becomes first person in world to complete 1,000 parkruns

Darren Wood, 43, from Carshalton, south London, first took part in October 2004 and has regularly participated in the free weekly event ever since.

Evening Standard · May 30

Runner says 1,000-parkrun milestone will celebrate event’s community spirit

Darren Wood, 43, from Carshalton, south London, has taken part in 119 different parkruns in seven countries and has also volunteered 415 times.

Evening Standard · May 30

How has Parkrun become central in the trans rights v women's rights debate?

Parkrun began with the simple, and admirable, aim of encouraging all corners of the population to become more active so how has it now become…

The National (Scotland) · May 24

Why Nike has upset Parkrun walkers with its new ad campaign

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The Independent UK · Apr 21

Nike accused of shaming Parkrun walkers with ‘elitist’ ad campaign

Parkrun’s head of public affairs

The Independent UK · Apr 21