A POSSE of Teignbridge Trotters took part in the Truro half marathon on September 15, in the undulating latest round of the Club Championship.

The race headed out into the countryside with a variety of hills, villages, and wiggles offroad to keep runners focused with supporters and marshalls everywhere. The weather was good and temperatures increased as James Long lead the team home in 4th place in a time of 1:23:42, 1st MV40.

He was followed by Roger Easterbrook 11th in 1:25:49 (2nd MV 50), James Saunders 53rd in 1:36:03 (1st MV60), Duncan Knight 84th in 1:42:00, Chloe Weeks 95th, Steve Weeks 96th in 1:43:49, Helen Anthony 101st in 1:44:15 (2nd FV 45), Adam Waddle 157th in 1:51:22, Neil Rutley 163rd in 1:52:24, and finishing in close order, Dominique Harcourt 343rd in 2:17:55, Lucy Payne 344th in 2:18:00 (2nd FV70), Sue Tremlett 345th in 2:18:02 from 466 finishers.

Next up is the 100-marathon club AGM event by Running Events Devon- a timed event on a 5.3km route at an old Devon railway line.

Derek Skinner, Jayden & Allen Taylor at the 100 mile AGM event
(Contributed)

Jayden Taylor took part for his first half marathon in 2.22.19. Sara Keatley completed the half at 2:46:28, Allen Taylor came 5th in the marathon in 4.03.41, Derek Skinner ran his 91st marathon in 4.46.54, and there were plenty of familiar faces in great weather.

Sam Crowe was down under, taking part in the Bridge to Brisbane in Australia with 35,000 participants across the 5k & 10k distances. The 4am wake-up was worth it for the early start as the sun was rising. The course went over Gateway Bridge and then down into the city with various bands and entertainment along the way.

"I was thankful for the 'misting stations' that rained over you as the humidity was 95%. Super happy with my time as not a flat course, although felt strange racing for the first time without at least one Trotters vest in sight to catch!"

Bob Small at the Richmond Marathon
Bob Small at the Richmond Marathon (Contributed)

Bob Small was in Kew Gardens for the pancake flat Richmond Marathon in wonderful scenery including Hampton Court Palace and alongside the River Thames.

The race was going well ahead of schedule but by 22m his hip was aggravated and it got messy. Bob persevered and reached the finish line in 4.30.23 - a super time to easily take the MV75 1st prize and set a new Teignbridge club record, A fine achievement following his last marathon 44 years ago in 1980!

On Sunday, September 22, the club are staging the highly regarded Ladies 10K from Ipplepen attracting runners from all over the South West. Places are still available online with a good turnout guaranteed, at this link here https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?event_id=13080 or on the Trotters website.