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Darren Wood, 43, from South London, just became the first person ever to complete 1,000 parkruns — a monumental achievement celebrated with a royal guard of honor and a cape. His journey began in 2004 during a dark chapter of his life, marked by mental health struggles, debt, and a broken marriage. Parkrun became his lifeline — a place where he could be himself, connect with others, and heal. Now 36 runs ahead of the next closest competitor, Darren admits the spotlight is overwhelming, but he’s thrilled to champion parkrun’s life-changing power. He’s convinced this simple, free community event can save lives — and he’s betting his life on it.

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