THE Body Coach, Joe Wicks, has been hailed as an inspiration by runners who joined him for an early-morning run on Bournemouth beach.

The 36-year-old was joined by hundreds of people at 7am outside Harry Ramsden's restaurant, where he delivered a short speech before heading off on a 5k run towards Boscombe.

Before the run got underway, Joe told the runners that the event would take about 35 minutes at a “nice pace”.

Taking to Twitter after the run, Joe tweeted: "Was not expecting that Big run this morning in Bournemouth."

 

 

We've rounded-up what you said and the pictures you shared with us on our Facebook page.

Catherine Bond posted: "Such a great atmosphere! He's an inspiration! Got all those people up and out of bed early to run, he's a good guy!"

Bournemouth Echo: Joe Wicks in Bournemouth. Picture: Catherine BondJoe Wicks in Bournemouth. Picture: Catherine Bond

Shona Perks added: "Amazing turn out! Well done everyone who went! Such a genuine guy who deserves all of this love and success."

Caroline Attreed said: "Such a brilliant morning - huge thanks to Joe for getting us all up and out so early!"

Kate James shared a photo and said: "Yep we made it! Joe Wicks was great... Poor guy was swamped!"

Bournemouth Echo: SWAMPED: Joe Wicks, the Body Coach, was joined by hundreds of runners in Bournemouth on Thursday morning. Picture: Kate JamesSWAMPED: Joe Wicks, the Body Coach, was joined by hundreds of runners in Bournemouth on Thursday morning. Picture: Kate James

Meanwhile Emma Neal shared a selfie with Joe, adding: "It was a great way to start the day."

Bournemouth Echo: SELFIE: Emma Neal with Joe Wicks. Picture: Joe WicksSELFIE: Emma Neal with Joe Wicks. Picture: Joe Wicks

Nancy Walls added: "My daughter Xiola is a teacher and he visited her school afterwards."

Bournemouth Echo: FUN: Joe stopped for pictures with fans. Picture: Nancy WallsFUN: Joe stopped for pictures with fans. Picture: Nancy Walls

Elsewhere, Holly Bryant shared a photo of the crowds who assembled before dawn on Bournemouth beach.

Bournemouth Echo: DAYBREAK: Hundreds of runners flocked to Bournemouth beach to meet Joe and run with him. Picture: Holly BryantDAYBREAK: Hundreds of runners flocked to Bournemouth beach to meet Joe and run with him. Picture: Holly Bryant

Did you spot Joe down on Bournemouth beach this morning? Or were you one of those who took part in the early-morning run. Share your photos below.