As I mentioned before I am in W7 and I have been running in a nearby gym in Croydon. I like running in the gym because I find it more straight forward as I don't need to worry about the weather or where to change my clothes after work etc. But now I am planning to go to the outside! First, because many of you here recommended that (as we as Jo in the app) second, because I want to get used to the 5K track for a coming, hopeful soon, first park run.
If anyone is around in the south to be a running buddy that will be fun. I am happy to travel if anyone is interested!