by Paul Russell

THE latest Dorset Doddlers Couch to 5k (C25K) programme was another success with 13 people crossing the 5k finish line at Henstridge Parkrun.

This is the fourth time the Doddlers have organised their free-to-enter C25K and it is growing in popularity each time.

The latest recruits began in the first week of January and over the following weeks slowly built up their running intervals, finishing with all of them completing the 5K run at the Parkrun.

As usual, the C25 group were supported by many members of the Dorset Doddlers who ran with them at the Parkrun.

The Dorset Doddlers run the course over nine weeks, with week 10 being held at a local parkrun.

The course is led each week by a qualified England Athletics Coach in Running Fitness and assisted by two England Athletics Leaders in Running Fitness, with a third planning to become qualified.

The course is suitable for all abilities and everyone is made to feel welcome.
One of the C25K group said afterwards: “I can’t recommend it enough. C25K was brilliant from start to finish. Amazing support, tips and a very friendly group. No one gets left behind.”

The Dorset Doddlers plan to start their next C25K sessions in May. Anyone who would like to register or would like more information should visit www.dorsetdoddlers.co.uk.