Are you interested in Science? Do you like running in your spare time? If the answer is yes to both, then you would like the new free running app available online at:

www.britishscienceweek.org/plan-your-activities/run-with-the-ancestors/

This is an app available for Science Week with one million years of British history scaled down to a 10k or 5k virtual race. Run with the Ancestors tells the story of Britain’s ancient history. Starting with a barren landscape in the absence of humans, to the behaviour and customs of prehistoric humans, this immersive app allows you to explore it all while you run.

The narration features Professor Chris Stringer, Research Leader in Human Origins and Dr Silvia Bello, Human Evolution Researcher at the Natural History Museum in London. Their expertise help explain the phenomena encountered during the run. From tools used by our first ancestors to evidence of domesticated dogs, you’ll gain an accurate insight to early humans in Britain.

From the blustery climates of yesteryear dominated by Woolly Mammoths and sabre-toothed cats to the arrival of our first ancestors and their unique traditions, take a step back time and run through Britain’s remarkable history.

As you triumph over each kilometre, you’ll unlock more commentary adding to the landscape being formed in your mind. But you can also listen to your music in between narration – the app will manage all that for you.

To get started, simply download the app, register and choose whether you’re going to run 5k or 10k. Then plug in your headphones and run.