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

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

With Torbay Half marathon looming South Devon AC runners had a group social run on Thursday around our local lanes and countryside. The fantastic route organised by Guy Henderson had everything – stately homes, great views, skylarks singing and a tree that wasn’t a tree! Sunday was a good day at Torbay Half marathon with PB’s all round for SDAC. The half was as usual a well organised great race with good running conditions this year which reflected in the times - results are

Saturday was South Devon AC’s turn to host a race with the challenging Coleton Footacher. There are plenty of hills but there was great scenery and cheery marshalls to distract from the pain! There was also a mile fun run which was part of the clubs juniors Grand Prix. Well done and thank you to all club members and friends and family that turned out to help and support the race. A mix of races for club members running this weekend with the usual suspects at parkruns and othe

It was a busy weekend of running for South Devon AC athletes starting with the Run Exe relays on Friday evening. South Devon fielded six teams for the relays with the best results for the senior ladies and male vet 50 teams who both placed 5th in their category. Saturday was parkrun day with new PBs for Dani Waters, Lauren Carr and Alison Ford. Sunday was the next race in the Grand Prix series which was the Clyst Hydon Huff 10k. It’s a lovely scenic and hilly route with a gre

Spring racing season started in style with South Devon AC runners competing in several races with some great performances and PB’s. The Tavy13 is a half marathon run by Tavistock Athletic and was the third race in the SDAC annual grand prix. The race starts and finishes at Tavistock College athletic track with a lovely scenic route out to Dartmoor and back. There was a good number of SDAC runners attending – Colin Peters was first back for the club but the ladies took the hon

Steph Bartlett travelled to Bath to run the popular Bath Half Marathon, she finished in 02:33:05, chip time 02:22:01. For the rest of SDAC seniors and Juniors it was parkrun weekend with a good showing at the local parkrun and five runners taking on the latest addition to the parkrun calendar at Haldon Forest. Results: Torbay Velopark parkrun: 5 Alex Magee 19:20, 20 Marc Jones 21:49, 26 Marc Walpot 22:13, 50 Emma Magee 24:59, 63 Hugh Slater 25:41, 83 Guy Akeroyd 26:28, 104 Ma

Saturday saw a fantastic first parkrun win for Stuart Batten at Tamar Lakes parkrun and many South Devon runners at our local parkrun at Torbay Velopark. Sunday was the running of one of the Iconic races in the South West – “The Grizzly” hosted by Axe Valley Runners. It is a challenging twenty-mile multi terrain race around the coast and trails at Seaton. Six runners from SDAC took on the challenge with Vince Langdon first back for the club in a great time of 03:20:55. Kate M

Despite attending the club awards night the evening before eight SDAC runners ran the Bideford half marathon on Sunday. It is a fairly flat and fast course and despite the wind and the rain there was some great running with PB’s for Stuart Batten and Michelle Coles and Heather Maddock setting a new club record in the VF60 category. Results: 67 Colin Peters 01:25:24, 141 Stuart Batten 01:32:04, 608 Michelle Coles 01:54:28, 733 Valerie McClean 01:59:25, 824 Heather Maddock 02:0

A busy weekend of running for South Devon AC runners kicked off with a good attendance at Torbay parkrun and two members running the Plym Trail half marathon with perfect weather to enjoy the scenic route from Clearbrook to Coypool and back. Results parkrun: 3 Alex Magee 19:09, 8 Marc Walpot 19:53, 36 Piers Calascione 22:46 (New Pb), 39 Kate Maslin 23:14, 51 Michelle Cowley 24:10, 52 Hugh Slater 24:15, 69 James Waddell 25:18, 191 Gary Burman 32:42, 269 Michelle Coles 57:03 Re

Happy Christmas to everyone from South Devon Athletic Club! Thursday saw the annual club Jingle Jog and despite the rain a large assortment of Santas, Elfs, Reindeers and others turned out and after watching the splendid Paignton Train of Lights ran around local lights with the occasional stop to sing carols in glorious harmony (almost!). David Cubberly ran the Extremely Jolly race which is a muddy run round the Escot estate with a surprise slide at the end. He finished 184th

Despite the wet and windy weather conditions SDAC runners took on a few races this weekend. Race the Light Four club members took on the Race the Light which is a shadowy 8.5 mile escapade, meandering through Flete Estates’ secret tracks and trails. You cross the Erme estuary on the outward and return legs with the second crossing potentially in the dark! Results: 10 Colin Peters 01:03:09, 183 Roger Webb 01:37:52, 239 Dave Cubberley 01:53:34, 242 John Drennan 1:57:24 Plym Tra

October senior grand prix race was the Eden Half Marathon in Cornwall. First home and second MV50 Colin Peters in 18th place 1:38:36, 40 Alex Magee 1:40:48, 71 Jeremy Goddard 1:42:55, 72 Vince Langdon 1:42:56, 80 Stuart Batten 1:43:37, 104 Rick Martin 1:45:34, 165 Emma Magee 1:51:06, 183 Chris Shuttleworth 1:51:55, 191 Kerry Bell 1:52:56, 240 Rodney Keen 1:56:21, 485 Michelle Coles 2:15:02, 500 Andrea Wall 2:16:16, 525 Roger Webb 2:18:03, 581 Heather Maddock 2:22:15, 647 John

Steph Bartlett ran a very wet Bristol Half marathon finishing 5847th in 2:22:39 #HalfMarathon #Road

Chris Shuttleworth travelled to the Isle of Wight to complete the half marathon in 1:45 and in 101st place #HalfMarathon #Road

Some SDAC runners opted for 2 wheels again completing the Dartmoor Classic in hot temperatures followed by a downpour with Karen Bumby completing the 100K ride in 4hr50 #Road #HalfMarathon

Chris Shuttleworth travelled to Southport to complete the half marathon in 1:49:45 a great achievement in the very hot temperatures. #Road #HalfMarathon

It was a hot one for the Torbay Half Marathon but that didn’t stop 1519 runners completing the course. 15 were from South Devon Athletic Club. First home from the club in 7th David Hampton in 1:14:49, 48 Colin Peters 1:26:26, 128 Liam Lindon 1:34:22, 134 Rick Martin 1:34:39, 250 Stuart Batten 1:42:05, 299 Jonathan Hiscoke 1:44:21, 315 Emma Magee 1:44:50, 513 Chris Shuttleworth 1:52:41, 682 Michelle Coles 1:59:24, 782 Mark Holman 2:04:12, 851 Chris Reece 2:07:03, 1005 George H

Plymouth Half Marathon starts on the Hoe with Smeatons tower in full view and finishes on a cobbled street and a steep climb up Madeira Road back to the Hoe. 123 Alex Magee 01:32:27, 753 Chris Shuttleworth 01:50:41, 2707 Steph Bartlett 02:29:40 #HalfMarathon #Road