A?SOCIAL running group set up in April last year is offering the chance for couch potatoes to get fit in just eight weeks.

#RunWithUs Abergavenny, a social running group based in the town was set up in April last year and is run by voluntary trained run leaders.

“We run around 5k/3miles every Wednesday night and are joined by between 20-30 runners every week. It’s all completely free,” explained one of the leaders Kate Eden.

“We are starting a new Couch to 5K beginners running programme during the first week of January which aims to get participants running a 5k in eight weeks time!

“It’s suitable for all, and is completely free. We’ll meet once a week on a Wednesday and just ask that participants do another two walk/runs per week on their own, so they’re ready to make progress with the group every week. We’ll distribute the programme when you start.

Sessions take place at Abergavenny Sports Centre and for more details visit the group’s Facebook page at #RunWithUs Abergavenny.