This Youth Month we are encouraging you to feel young again. Make sure you’ve registered with parkrun and linked your profile to Discovery Vitality, and join in on this fun, free 5km timed run or walk at a venue near you.

Don’t let the cold keep you from getting active, so lace up and get running! Bring a friend to join you, whether you are running for fun or competitively, earn up to 300 points for a parkrun.

Make sure you dress warmly when attending a parkrun this winter. Here’s how you can stay fit, healthy and motivated even when the temperatures drop:

• Dress for the weather – wear long tights or leg warmers, together with long sleeved tops.
• Make smart and healthy choices – if you feel like you are getting flu, try do less strenuous exercise.

Remember: Vitality points will only be awarded once you register and link your parkrun profile with Discovery Vitality. Scan your unique barcode at the finish line after every run. Vitality points will take up to four days to reflect on your Vitality Points Monitor and your Discovery app. It’s simple, follow this step-by-step guide to help you get started.