Sunday, 5th April was a glorious day for the Exe to Axe grade “B” Fell Race organised by Sidmouth Running Club and sponsored by Ironbridge Runner. Fortunately, there was a cool breeze to prevent the runners from overheating too much in the blazing spring sunshine..
The race starts at Foxholes Car Park, Exmouth and follows the breathtaking East Devon Coastal Path for 20 miles, finishing at the Hook and Parrot on the Esplanade at Seaton. It accommodates both individuals tough enough to tackle the complete distance single-handed, and lesser mortals operating as relay teams of two, three or four runners. The three handover / check points are at Lime Kiln Car Park, Budleigh Salterton, Sidmouth Sailing Club and Branscombe Mouth.
The race starts at Foxholes Car Park, Exmouth and follows the breathtaking East Devon Coastal Path for 20 miles, finishing at the Hook and Parrot on the Esplanade at Seaton. It accommodates both individuals tough enough to tackle the complete distance single-handed, and lesser mortals operating as relay teams of two, three or four runners. The three handover / check points are at Lime Kiln Car Park, Budleigh Salterton, Sidmouth Sailing Club and Branscombe Mouth.
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The race was completed by 133 individuals and 11 relay teams. Some of the runners completed the whole 20 miles, but ran as part of a relay team in the process.
The race was completed by 133 individuals and 11 relay teams. Some of the runners completed the whole 20 miles, but ran as part of a relay team in the process.
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The individual race was won by David Miller of Teignbridge Trotters in 2:56:06. After a strong performance, Paul Champion was the 1st of the five Exmouth Harriers to finish in 45th place in 3:36:14.
The individual race was won by David Miller of Teignbridge Trotters in 2:56:06. After a strong performance, Paul Champion was the 1st of the five Exmouth Harriers to finish in 45th place in 3:36:14.
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Lorraine Croome was 81st in 4:01:09 and Terry Oldham was 89th in 4:04:58. Lorraine Slight came 90th in 4:04:59 and Sue Wilkin was 117th in 4:41:57. Sue had saved sufficient energy to run the final stage again, in reverse, taking her total mileage to 24, as part of her buildup for the much longer events that she will be contesting in the course of the next few months.
Lorraine Croome was 81st in 4:01:09 and Terry Oldham was 89th in 4:04:58. Lorraine Slight came 90th in 4:04:59 and Sue Wilkin was 117th in 4:41:57. Sue had saved sufficient energy to run the final stage again, in reverse, taking her total mileage to 24, as part of her buildup for the much longer events that she will be contesting in the course of the next few months.
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Exmouth Harriers also provided four of the eleven teams in the relay event that was won by South West Road Runners “A” in 2:44:04. The Harriers’ 50’s team (Andy Kennedy, Steve Merry, Richard Selby and Bob Woodall) were 3rd in 3:09:30. “Just the Two of Us” (Ben White and Chris Dupain) were 5th in 3:18:21. The 60’s team (Ray Elston, Bob Woodall, Jim Wyatt and Les Turner) came 6th in 3:20:42 and the ladies team (Lorraine Slight, Nicky Crook and Lucy Hodgson) were 10th in 3:53:45. Lorraine had run the 1st leg of the relay, then continued to complete the full 20 miles.
Exmouth Harriers also provided four of the eleven teams in the relay event that was won by South West Road Runners “A” in 2:44:04. The Harriers’ 50’s team (Andy Kennedy, Steve Merry, Richard Selby and Bob Woodall) were 3rd in 3:09:30. “Just the Two of Us” (Ben White and Chris Dupain) were 5th in 3:18:21. The 60’s team (Ray Elston, Bob Woodall, Jim Wyatt and Les Turner) came 6th in 3:20:42 and the ladies team (Lorraine Slight, Nicky Crook and Lucy Hodgson) were 10th in 3:53:45. Lorraine had run the 1st leg of the relay, then continued to complete the full 20 miles.
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The Taunton half marathon was won by John Mcfarlane of Thames Hare and Hounds in 1:08:22, only 21 seconds ahead of Exmouth runner Tom Merson of South West Road Runners who took 1:08:43, a new PB. Adrian Kearns was the 1st Exmouth Harrier to finish in 71st place in 1:26:45, followed by Andy Johnson, 122nd in 1:30:48. Duncan Parkes was 178th in 1:35:31 with Nigel Dupain 557th in 1:50:27. 1193 runners completed the race.
The Taunton half marathon was won by John Mcfarlane of Thames Hare and Hounds in 1:08:22, only 21 seconds ahead of Exmouth runner Tom Merson of South West Road Runners who took 1:08:43, a new PB. Adrian Kearns was the 1st Exmouth Harrier to finish in 71st place in 1:26:45, followed by Andy Johnson, 122nd in 1:30:48. Duncan Parkes was 178th in 1:35:31 with Nigel Dupain 557th in 1:50:27. 1193 runners completed the race.
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PS I understand that Dave Stone completed the Marathon at Taunton in around 2:50 for 6th place. (RR)
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