For their first marathon most people pick a flatter course, but South Devon AC member Liam Lindon decided on the South Devon marathon at Beesands in tribute to a family member. The course is picturesque and punishing with a rating of severe! With its blend of jagged rocks interspersed with idyllic sandy coves this area of coastline is beautiful and hugely inspiring. Despite coming back from injury and the bonus miles over 26.2 Liam finished 89th in 6:55:12. The previous weeke

South Devon AC had their first Club 3k race on Tuesday evening which was smoothly run by the new team headed up by Colin Peters. A good number turned up and club members, juniors and guest runners enjoyed near perfect conditions for the race with PB’s for Kevin and Laura Ashworth, Steve Wright, Claire Cornish, Luc Walpot and Yvonne Robinson. Full 3k results on the website, the only other race results this week are from parkrun. Torbay parkrun: 31 Stuart Batten 21:27, 37 Jonat

A break from the rain and spring was definitely in the air and in the step of South Devon AC runners as members new and old made the most of local races and parkruns. First Chance 10k in Exeter is always a good gauge to fitness at the start of the year and fifteen SDAC members were up to the challenge in sunny and icy conditions, great to see Dave Naish back to enjoying racing after injury. Matthew Dalton won the Plym trail half on Saturday in a great time and Ben Reed and St

Despite the picture two South Devon AC runners weren’t feeling goofy at all as they took on the Walt Disney World marathon in Orlando Florida. Despite hot, humid conditions Dani and Antony Waters both did fantastically running their first marathon - well done both! South Devon AC 2020 Grand Prix kicked off with the “Oh my Obelisk” nine mile race hosted by Dawlish Coasters, a nice muddy trail race. Kevin Ashworth and Kerry Bell took maximum points being first male and female b

South Devon AC were represented at the EA Club and County Cross Country Championships at Yeovil on Sunday by a squad of five from the juniors. Some great racing from all with tough competition, best placing was Theo Glew who took 4th place in the U11 boys category. The only senior racing at the weekend was Michelle Cowley at the New Year five miler where she won her age category. Lots of South Devon AC runners were out on New Year’s day enjoying many of the parkruns on or the

A two week round up of South Devon AC running over the festive season! Thursday before Christmas was the SDAC annual Jingle Jog to see the festive lights of Paignton and wave at the Train of Lights. A good turn out with some excellent festive costumes and a fun time was had by all (apart from those that had to listen to our singing!) Plenty of parkrun results over the two weeks as there are extra ones put on, the latest one only is listed which saw PB’s for Jon Hiscoke, Jim C

The final race in South Devon AC Grand Prix was the Haldon Jingle Bell 10K – a two lap course through Haldon forest with just a few hills! Although cold and windy the rain held off and there was some great running and results from SDAC runners. Michelle Cowley took third female, Colin Peters won his age group with nearly everyone else placing 2nd or 3rd in their age category. A fun mornings running (unless you had a hangover!) well done everyone and thanks to Colin for bringi

You know Christmas is nearly here when it’s the time for Cockington Caper! Seven South Devon AC runners took on the Caper to pay it forward for the SDAC Christmas party later that evening. Congratulations to Liz Lee for winning her age group and also to Dave Cubberley for his 100th Parkrun and 25th volunteer role completing Torbay Parkrun as tailwalker. Along with Guy and Lorraine Dave rounded off the weekend by running the Brixham Santa run, more fancy dress running – this t

South Devon AC seniors and juniors were representing the club on Sunday at the Devon County Cross Country. The “senior” squad was Vince Langdon, Brian Marjoram and Roger Webb and the juniors were Lauren Carr, Hannah Carr, Theo Glew, Harry Kendall, Oscar Mytton and Evie Rowe. The girls were also in action at the Ashton Night 5K run with great results. It was almost a clean sweep of the ladies podium with Lauren Carr 1st female and Evie Rowe 3rd, Hannah Carr was 4th Female and

It was the end of an era on Thursday for South Devon AC with Alan Sloman and his team running their last winter 3K before handing over to a new team. Alan has been running the 3K winter series of five races for thirteen years – a fantastic contribution to the club. Thirty six club members ran the 3K which was as well organised as ever – many thanks to Alan and his team for their efforts. Saturday was Parkrun day with Dave Cubberley making the pilgrimage to Bushy Park which is

Well done to the team of eleven athletes from South Devon AC Juniors who competed in the Devon County Sportshall League Championship at Dawlish Leisure Centre at the weekend. There were great performances all round with several of the eleven scoring podium finishes. Lana Cory was first and therefore U11 girl County Champion in both the indoor javelin and High jump. Oscar Mytton had an amazing event and was 1st and County Champion in the U10 boys 1 lap hurdles, 2nd U10 in the

Apart from parkrun it was only the Juniors racing at the weekend by competing in the Westward League Cross Country. Three juniors competed in the highly competitive under 13 females race: 15 Lauren Carr 13:11, 33 Hannah Carr 14:36, Evie Rowe 15:19 – well done to all three! Torbay parkrun: 7 Alex Magee 19:16, 26 Marc Jones 21:40, 32 Theo Glew 22:17, 83 Rodney Keen 26:13, 108 James Waddell 27:27, 116 Heather Maddock 28:00, 146 David Cubberley 30:36 #parkrun #5k

A wet and wild week of running for South Devon AC! Several spooky characters were spotted on the Thursday club run and a couple of skeletons ( Dave Cubberley and Liz Lee ) were seen at the Jolly running Halloween race in Cockington. Kate Maslin kept the Halloween spirit going at the “Run with Los Muertos” while on holiday. The fun continued on Sunday at the Templer Ten where despite the conditions and a shorter course there was some great running. Alex and Michelle were first

South Devon AC’s Grand Prix series continued on Sunday with the Tavy 7 which was also hosting the Ross Shield. It’s lovely scenic undulating route over Dartmoor and SDAC fielded a squad of twenty-three runners. Alex Magee and Michelle Cowley were first back for the club but across the field there was some great runs and improvements on previous race times, well done all! For the Juniors it was parkrun’s and Hannah Carr, Lauren Carr, Evie Rowe and Lizzie Bumby also ran the Tru

It was a quiet weekend for most South Devon AC runners with only a few traveling to races. Dave Cubberley spent the weekend in the woods starting with Haldon Forest parkrun and then running the Dark Woods 10K. Claire Cornish and Rod Keen enjoyed a well-earned beer and pasty after running the Eden Project half marathon in rather wet and muddy conditions. The rest of SDAC had to make do with local parkruns with Stuart Batten and Michelle Coles enjoying some parkrun tourism. Ede

It was a very successful weekend at Bournemouth Marathon Festival for South Devon AC runners both seniors and juniors with nearly everyone recording PB’s. For the marathon it was a lovely sunny day and despite the headwind along some of the seafront sections Alex Magee was first back for the club in a brilliant 3:13:04. Stuart Batten and Michelle Coles both recorded PB’s with Michelle taking a massive thirty-one minutes of her previous marathon time. Jon Hiscoke was running h

On Tuesday South Devon AC held the next instalment of the Clubs 3K series which counts as the Club Championship. A gentle breeze and light drizzle seemed to be good conditions for running as five PB’s were recorded out of the 27 runners, thanks to Alan and his team for another smoothly run race. PB’s were for Jon Hiscoke, Alex Magee, Max Taylor Stuart Batten and Claire Cornish – full results on club website. At the weekend it was time for the ladies to shine at the Newton Ab

Sunday was the next race in South Devon AC’s Grand Prix series at the Killerton 10K. Torrential rain just before the race didn’t dampen anyone’s enthusiasm and fortunately the rain stopped and held off long enough for everyone to get around the course. The course is a series of loops and switchbacks through the grounds and woods at Killerton house with plenty of hills and some slippery descents. The race is run in a series of waves so despite Alex Magee leading our wave from

Another good week of racing for South Devon AC with races ranging from one mile to ultramarathons. On Thursday it was the annual Club mile race round Paignton green, it was an ideal night for running with a keen wind down the back straight and a tailwind on the home straight. Some great times were run with three PB’s recorded, Dave Hampton and Michelle Cowley were the fastest male and female. Thanks to Alan for organising and the team of volunteers helping him. On Saturday th

Another busy weekend of racing for South Devon AC runners with local races and overseas adventures. Kevin and Laura Ashworth teamed up to take on the Budapest half marathon which runs along the river Danube taking in the city sites. Finishing in 01:36:26 they were 41st out of 943 teams and 15th in their age category. Saturday was the City to Sea marathon running from Exeter to Babbacombe – four South Devon runners ran the marathon with Steve Hookins first back in 05:07:41. St