Forty two runners from South Devon AC turned out for the fourth in the clubs 3K winter series which will also count towards the 2019 Club Championships. Conditions were cold and calm with Gary Burman, Stuart Batten and Brenda Grant all getting PB’s, full results available here. Due to the recent dry weather the Torbay Velopark parkrun was back to the original course with a lap around the field. Results: 5 Gary Burman 18:58, 7 Alex Magee 19:10, 15 Marc Walpot 20:17, 19 Kate Ma

Tuesday saw the third in South Devon AC’s internal 3k winter series. Fortunately there was a break in the stormy so conditions were good, Colin Peters was the first male back in 11:15 and Kate Maslin first lady in a new PB of 11:54. Mens results: Colin Peters 11:15, Jeremy Goddard 11:38, Marc Walpot 11:45, Kevin Ashworth 12:15, Marc Jones 12:41, Chris Reece 13:27, Neil Hayes 14:28, Roger Webb 15:21, Nick Oxley 15:39, Mark Holman 17:00, John Drennan 17:27, Sam Freeman 17:43, J

A busy week for South Devon AC Runners On 25th September our 3K and on 27th September the in house 1 mile race. The first race of the winter 3k series was a lovely evening with no wind making it ideals running conditions. Dave Hampton set an easy pace finishing in 10mins 14in first place. Chased home by Darren Francis in 10.36 and third was Vince Langdon in 11 minutes, Colin Peters 4th in 11.18. Marc Walpot and Mark Stockman fighting for 5th and 6th places in 11.43 & 11.48

Torbay Regatta Road relays were held at Torbay Velopark, 3k around the Velopark making for some very fast times. Dopey came 4th with Liam Lindon, Gary Burman, Colin Peters and Dave Hampton. 4th South Devon AC "Dopey" Liam Lindon 10.07 Gary Burman 10.44 Colin Peters 10.42 Dave Hampton 9.16 TOTAL 40.49 Happy came 12th with Ryan Rudge, Phil Cowley, Chris Reece, Marc Jones. 12th South Devon AC "Happy" Ryan Rudge 11.35 Phil Cowley 13.44 Chris Reece 12.18 Mark Jones 12.11

Juniors Hannah And Laura Carr were in action in the Hippo Calf U16’s 3K trail race which was equally as muddy as the full Hippo. Hannah being the third girl home with Laura 6th. Hannah, Laura and Ava Sams combined to win the school cup prize for Sherwell Valley Primary School in Torquay. #Trail #3k

Results of 5th and final leg of 3K winter series run. Dave Hampton set off at his usual blistering pace, you would not have known he has been ill for 4 weeks. He came home on a very cold night in 9.50 chased by, the back to form, Rod Keen in 11.15. Young Guy Ackeroyd running his second 3K came in third in a respectable 11.49 ( watch your back Dave). Marc Walpot clocked 11.52 in fourth place, Stuart Batten 12.54, the return of Ryan Rudge 13.01. Neil Hayes 14.34, Chris Reece 14

On a night when it was not fit to take the dog out, with rain and a force 10 gale, 21 runners and 5 marshals turned out for leg 4 of the series, a harsh start to 2018 training. Thanks to all of you. The race started at Marine Drive in a battering wind. Dave Hampton set off at more of a sedate pace than usual (he has had man flu for 17 days) but still managed to come home in 10.25, followed by Marc Walpot in 12.24, Ian Mcclean was 3rd in 12.34. The last 500 metres of the race

SDAC Winter 3K series leg 3 of 5. Weather dry, no wind, perfect evening once again. Dave Hampton although suffering from a chest infection set off at a furious pace came home in a jog 9.48 just outside his PB. He was followed home by new member Gary Burman in a time of 11.26, 3rd home Vince Langdon 11.34 his best time this year. Marc Walpot followed in 11.53, Stuart Batten 12 minutes equaling his PB. Marc Jones 12.10, John Oxley 12.17PB, John Hiscoke 12.36, Howard Brugge 13.0

SDAC runners took part in coach Alan Slomans in house 3K series on 31st Oct the second of five races. Dave Hampton who is in tremendous form after winning the Dartmoor Vale 10K last week was determined to break his record for the 3K, he did this by setting off at a furious pace and coming home in 9:33. The ever youthful Marc Walpot was 2nd in 11:47 closely followed by the improving Stuart Batten in 12:00, 4th was Vince Langdon in 12:26, followed by John Hiscoke, Marc Jones, H

The club’s 5 part in-house Winter Series 3k was held on Tuesday 3rd October. 35 members competed on a perfect still evening proving good for personal bests. The race starts at Marine Parade, Preston ending at Tanners Road, Goodrington. Dave Hampton set a fast pace from the outset storming home in a PB time of 9.38 followed by the fast improving Liam Lindon in another PB of 10.20. First female home was Michelle Cowley in 3rd place in a time of 10.42 also a PB. New club runner