THE latest group of Couch to 5k (Tavy Joggers’ beginners running group) successfully completed their spring challenge.

The group started with a walk jog programme in January and progressed to completing the 5Kool Run in Tavistock Meadows on Saturday.

Over 20 beginners from the course took part in the 5k run and two returners from a previous group had another go as well.

Carla Polhill said ‘Twelve weeks ago I couldn’t even run 10 metres. I have never felt stronger and I would never in a million years have thought that I would get my wheezy old self around 5km!’

Another participant, Sarah Prior said: ‘Having suffered several years of ill health, this is my first time back doing regular exercise.

‘I am so pleased at what I’ve achieved and I have to say I have and hopefully will continue to enjoy running especially with all my new running buddies’.

The group meets every Saturday at Tavistock College at 10am (the next group starts on April 9).

Anyone interested can find out more at facebook Tavy Joggers or www.tavistockathletics.co. uk