IN PICTURES: Hundreds join fitness celebrity Joe Wicks at Peterborough Parkrun

Celebrity fitness coach Joe Wicks encourage a record turnout at a Parkrun event at Peterborough’s Ferry Meadows.

Organisers say that about 1,200 people of all ages and abilities joined the fitness coach and author.

The attendance was a big increase on the traditional turnout at what has become an annual event.

Joe Wicks said: “It was incredible, not just because of the number of people who turned up, but because of the mix of ages and abilities getting involved together.

"You don’t have to be a runner to take part – it’s about getting outside, moving your body and being part of your local community.”

Co-event director Gary Parr said: “The event exceeded all our expectations.

“We had 1,205 runners including 130 first timers.It was a really enjoyable occasion.”

The Peterborough event was one of six to be held this year at different locations across the UK.

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