Popular fitness coach Joe Wicks paid a visit to Edinburgh as the public joined him for a morning run on Saturday. The TV presenter headed to the capital and encouraged residents to join him for a run at at Lochore Meadows, Fife.
Joe, who has built up a huge fitness empire, shared a post on social media and received hundreds of comments. The run took place at 9am on September 5.
He posted a photo of him posing next to Edinburgh Castle and has visited restaurants and bars.
In a post to his Facebook page, The Body Coach said: “SCOTLAND. Come and join me tomorrow at Lochore Meadows parkrun (September 5th) at 9am. Walk, run, jog!
A huge number of runners joined in (Image: The Body Coach / Facebook)
“Everyone is welcome. It’s completely FREE. Please share with your friends.”
On his Facebook story, Joe also asked for restaurant recommendations in Edinburgh before dining at Capo on Howe Street.
He shared several photos from the Park Run as locals joined him under a blue sky. Joe returned home on Saturday afternoon.
Many fans of the body coach were quick to share their thoughts on his visit. One person said on Friday: “Drove from Aberdeen, staying in Dundee tonight to be at Lochore Meadows tomorrow for my 98th Parkrun. See you tomorrow.”
A second wrote: “Good on you Joe.” A third commented: “The one time I’m out the country.”