The parkrun phenomenon — and which runners keep coming back

Update: 2024-10-25

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What keeps some people running while others drop off? New data from parkrun groups shows why some keep coming back to jogging.

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The parkrun phenomenon — and which runners keep coming back

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The parkrun phenomenon — and which runners keep coming back

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

The parkrun phenomenon — and which runners keep coming back