Developed following the successful Walk 2 Jog programme which helped beginner joggers to complete a five kilometre (5k) run, this course steps up the distance from 5k to 10k.

The programme is timed to help people to run a full distance at the Jane Tomlinson’s Run For All ASDA Foundation York 10K on Sunday 2 August.

A group of up to 20 participants, led by fully-qualified run leaders, will gradually increase jogging distances each week and will receive suggestions for additional exercise to complete between sessions to help achieve the 10k goal.

This longer distance course offers ideal progression for anyone wanting to increase their jogging distance and is another way in which the council is encouraging more people to undertake moderate intensity physical activity for 150 minutes a week.

Sessions start Wednesday 27 May at 6.30pm from Rowntree Park and will continue weekly for 10 weeks. The course costs £15. Everyone is welcome, but participants should already be able to jog 5k.

For further information and to book your place please contact Dean Sharp on 01904 553377 or e-mail dean.sharp@york.gov.uk