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running around London
Just because it ’ s getting cold outside , it doesn ’ t mean it ’ s time to let your summer body go . Living in , let ’ s face it , the coolest capital in the world we ’ ve done the research of the best running routes in town so you don ’ t have to . From the best views of the city ( and a few hills thrown in for an added challenge ), a quick lunch break route or a complete escape to the countryside - get your water bottle and thermals ready because we ’ re going for a run .
With 65,000 woodlands over 17,500 acres of land , did you know that our capital is actually designated a forest ? That ’ s technically just under a fifth of the entire area of the whole of Greater London - we just never truly realised it . Focusing on recreation , environment , education and health it ’ s actually scientifically proven that in these woodland areas there are noticeable differences in pulse rate and muscle tension . So in times of stress there ’ s only one way to run ...
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