Letter to the editor: I am happy to hear about the implementation of free weekly park runs in Dartford.

The idea of weekly organised runs is spreading around the south-east area, and I think it is an excellent way to get everyone more involved in keeping fit and healthy.

It is also likely that this movement will encourage youngsters to take up running professionally, and it is a great way for those who are already serious about running, but who perhaps do not have the means to pay for professional equipment or membership to an athletics club, to practice their skills.

I hope that parks in other local areas will catch on to this idea soon.

Emma Phillips, Dartford