Broke PARKRUN & Left: The Surprise RESIGNATION of CEO Russ Jefferys

Parkrun has been a global running phenomenon for over a decade—but now, change is in the air. In this video, we dive deep into the controversial resignation of CEO Russ Jefferys, the man behind massive growth, bold changes, and a fair share of conflict within the community.

Join us as we explore:
• How a shift in focus from competitive running to a broader community event ignited fierce debates.
• The impact of removing key stats and sidelining long-time running clubs.
• What Russ’s departure means for the future of parkrun and its passionate supporters.

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00:00 CEO resigning discussed

00:11 Parkrun's decade growth
00:26 Leadership stress acknowledged
00:52 Business over community
01:20 Founder criticized users
01:46 Event promotes health
02:28 Alienated early volunteers
03:09 Stats removal controversy
03:51 Recreational runners prioritized
04:36 Ignoring running clubs
05:04 Confused event identity
05:57 Running event affirmed
06:25 Embrace park run

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