THE New Year means making new year resolutions and getting fitter is on a lot of people's agendas this January.

If you're bored of exercising at a packed gym this month, then trying out running may be the best thing for you this 2020.

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Jogging is a great cardio workout which keeps your heart rate in check and helps you lose weight, while releasing endorphins and making you feel happier.

Instead of paying for a gym membership, why not embrace the beautiful scenery Bracknell and Wokingham has to offer by joining a Parkrun.

Parkrun is an organisation which hosts 5km runs in green spaces across the country every week.

They can be a fantastic way to exercise in the fresh air as well as meeting new people.

The idea is simple, groups of runners meet to complete a 5k route at their closest park and you don't have to be the fastest as you can go at a walking pace too.

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There is no fee, all you need to do is sign up on the website to receive a barcode, which can track your exact time if you want to.

Where can I take part in a Parkrun?

  • California Country Park, Finchampstead
  • Great Hollands Recreation Ground, Bracknell
  • Sandhurst Memorial Park, Sandhurst
  • Dinton Pastures Country Park, Wokingham

The 5k run is every Saturday at 9am.

Visit: parkrun.org.uk/bracknell/ to book your free place.