A BARNSLEY running club is encouraging residents to get fit this January with a new couch to 5k programme.

Barnsley Harriers are running the nine-week Couch to 5k programme, which starts on Monday.

There will be a weekly coached session at 6.30pm on a Monday evening from Barnsley Harriers HQ at Shaw Lane Sports Club with an additional one or two sessions to be completed in your own time.

The programme requires no previous running experience, and is led by the friendly members of the Harriers. It builds into a Parkrun 5k on Saturday March 15.

You can find out more and sign up at barnsleyharriers.org.uk/couch-to-5k