Trotters make their own luck at Tavy 13

On Sunday, fourteen Teignbridge Trotters attended the inaugural Tavy 13 half marathon. The event was organised by Tavistock AC in aid of the Crowndale Recreation Association`s running track, and started at Tavistock Community College. Conditions were approaching perfection with a clear sky and light breeze.

The almost triangular course, run mainly on quiet roads, also included part of a disused railway line with spectacular views across the town and surrounding countryside from two viaducts. However, runners were faced with a particularly challenging climb to the halfway mark, before a welcome change of pace and gradual descent back towards the college and one lap of the running track.

Dave Tomlin sporting his race number 118 led the team home in a breathtaking time of 1:19:09, 5th overall in a field of 534 finishers and 3rd senior man. He was followed in 7th position by Vaughan Lindsay with another fine time of 1:22:37, becoming 2nd MV45 in the process. Bruce Campbell was also in fine fettle, and passed the post 92nd with an impressive 1:39:29.

Remaining runners were: Noel Fowler (1:44:12), Emma Sidebotham (1:44:39), Nigel Penwarden (1:49:25), Nikki Kennard working her way up the pack to post 1:49:31, Sharon Bowman (1:52:35), Milos Erben 4th MV60 and a creditable 1:55:30, Stephen Wallace with another solid performance (1:56:36), Julia Proctor (1:59:34), Graham Penn (1:59:51), Sally Ingledew (2:04:48) and Steve Rawlinson sprinting to the finish (2:08:46).

Photo (Courtesy of Mr & Mrs Tommo)

L to R standing: Dave Tomlin, Nikki Kennard, Graham Penn, Julia Proctor, Stephen Wallace, Nigel Penwarden, Bruce Campbell & Steve Rawlinson.

L to R crouching: Sharon Bowman & Sally Ingledew