Training and taking part in a Resolution Run in Swindon could reduce your risk of stroke by a fifth.

Tom Robinson, a leading Professor of Stroke Medicine at the University of Leicester and president of the British Association of Stroke Physicians, highlighted an overview of research studies that showed that moderate (walking) to intense (jogging, cycling) physical activity can significantly reduce your stroke risk.

Activities should make you break into a sweat to qualify as (moderate to intense) physical activity.

The Stroke Association’s Resolution Run campaign is a series of 5K, 10K and 15k events where participants can choose one of the distances while raising vital funds for the Stroke Association, all while improving their health and reducing their risk of stroke.

Prof Robinson said: “You don’t have to be an athlete to reduce your stroke risk, we can all do it as part of our daily routine. Simply taking part in at least 30 minutes of activity, which helps you break a sweat about three to four times a week will help.”

The next Resolution Run in Swindon will take place at Lydiard Park on Sunday, April 7. Participants can take part in a 5km, 10km or 15km run.

Entry fee is £16. Runners receive a running T-shirt and medal.

To enter, visit www.resolutionrun.org.uk email resolution@stroke.org.uk or call 0300 330 0740.