The Dorset Doddlers’ next – very popular – Couch to 5k course starts this month. These courses have helped many want-to-be runners ease themselves into the sport through excellent coaching, friendly club members and by making it a bit of fun!
No previous running experience is required: just a desire to get a bit fitter, to meet some new people and to bring a positive, can-do attitude – especially as they train in all weathers!
You will be supported and coached every step of the way – “No one is left behind, and no one is too unfit”.
The sessions start at Sturfit in Sturminster Newton at 6.45pm every Monday, and the course lasts for 10 weeks.
It is not too late to sign up, even though the course officially started on 6th January*.
The Dorset Doddlers was formed in 1983 by a small group of friends and now has more than 150 members. There are weekly hills sessions in Shaftesbury on Tuesday evenings through the winter – fancy running (walking!) up the iconic Gold Hill? – which switch to summer runs around the county when the clocks change (mysteriously starting and finishing at pubs, usually…). Thursday evening fitness sessions are from Sturfit in Sturminster Newton, making use of the local small roads and trailway. All sessions are taken by qualified club coaches and are tailored for runners of all abilities.
*More information can be found on the Doddlers’ website dorsetdoddlers.org
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