Yesterday marked a historic milestone for parkrun, with Bushy Park becoming the first event to reach 1,000 events! It was a fantastic morning, and despite running with a cold, it was one of my favourite events this year.
Bushy Park has always been a favourite of mine, and I’m not alone! Many runners from all over the world have visited where it all began in 2004. Since it started 20 years ago as a small social run with just 13 people, Parkrun has grown into the largest health and wellbeing initiative on the planet. Think about that for a moment...
It made me think over the weekend and I couldn't help but think about the work I do and the overlap. It reminds me of the power of building strong, engaged partnerships. Just as Parkrun has thrived by bringing people together with a shared purpose, successful partnerships are built on shared goals, mutual understanding, and a commitment to making an impact.
What makes Parkrun truly special is its commitment to accessibility—no subscriptions, no membership fees, just a mission to better mine and many other people's health and happiness. I particularly think about how the best partnerships, (like Parkrun) prioritise people, purpose, and long-term value.
I feel very fortunate to be a local to the birthplace of Parkrun. Long may it continue, long may it inspire, and long may we run! #Parkrun #Partnerships #Worklifebalance
Managing Director Hiremii | Inverse Group (ASX:HMI)
3moBrill way to finish the year team, thanks for all your hard work during the last 12 months! Big things to come 😊