RUN BRINGS US JOY

More than one in four Britons who enjoy getting outdoors rate running as the activity that brings them the most joy, according to a recent survey. The other activities making up

2 the top five (86 per cent) are cycling, hikes/ long walks, wild swimming and mountain climbing. Various other outdoor activities share the remaining 14 per cent

In the new survey, 64 per cent of participants said they prefer exercising in spring/summer while 36 per cent prefer autumn/winter. In addition, 55 per cent said they would rather exercise alone, whereas 45 per cent choose the company of others when they work out.