A FIT2RUN trio took part in The Grizzly, an iconic off-road event from Seaton, on Sunday, March 9.

Pictured from left to right are Vanessa Zalman, Michaela Snell and Mandi Robson. Vanessa and Mandi took on the 9-mile Cub option of this Axe Valley Runners-organised event in its 35th year whilst Michaela ran the 20-mile Grizzly race.

The weather was terrific on the day, but this did not hamper the muddy sections! The course is stunning but extremely challenging, with two pebble beaches, steep ascents and descents throughout, it’s certainly not for the faint-hearted.

On the same day, Lucy Woolley ran the Bideford half marathon, now in its 30th year. Running alongside the River Torridge, it heads out along the main road and then returns along the Tarka Trail in Bideford.

Lucy completed the course in a time of 2:04, which forms part of her training for the forthcoming London Marathon on April 27, where Lucy has a coveted Club place through Fit2Run and is raising money for Diabetes UK.