Get fitter and meet new friends on this new Josephine and Jack course for people with learning disabilities.

No running experience needed.

• Would you like to get fitter through running but don’t know where to start?
• Do you want to meet other people who want to do the same?

Then this could be the course for you!

Kate from The Josephine and Jack Project will be working with Christine, a qualified fitness trainer to get you started with some gentle running over the 10 weeks, finishing with a Park Run in Saltwell Park with lots of other runners on Saturday 11 August. Josephine and Jack will also be there to cheer you on!

To take part, you need to be over 18 years old (there’s no upper limit if you’re up for it!) and be able to walk, run slowly or jog for at least 20 minutes. You’ll also need some loose comfortable clothing and some basic running shoes or trainers. (Ladies you’ll need to think about what support you’ll need underneath – but we can advise on that.)   If you want someone to come with you, that’s fine.

This 10 week course in Saltwell Park Gateshead begins on Thursday 7 June from 5.00pm to 6.00pm and has been kindly funded by The People's Postcode Lottery. There's also an introduction to the course on Thursday 31 May from 5.00pm to 6.00pm also at Saltwell Park.

If you want to book a place on this course or just want to know more, please call Simon at the JJP Office on 0191 261 5555 or email simon@JosephineandJackProject.co.uk.