28 turn out for the Sandygate Loop.....

The sunshine certainly brought out the Trotters last Friday evening (25th) for the second Sandygate Loop of the year. 28 of them charged round the 4 mile course, which was run in an anticlockwise direction. There is always much debate as to whether running in this direction is harder than running it in a clockwise direction. The hills are certainly steeper but not as long, Personally I really don't think there's much in it as far as times are concerned. I'm sure the three Trotters that recorded PB's would agree!

The first of those was Phil (Latte) Perry, who despite running with a hernia, flew round the course to record a time of 28:31. The 4 mile distance was a welcome change to Phil, who tends to be more at home running marathons. Phil's next race will be the Dartmoor Discovery, after which he's booked into have his hernia operated on and then a well earned rest!

Jess Parkes was the next Trotter to post a PB, knocking over a minute and a half off her previous best. Jess recorded a time of 30:20 and looks set to break that sub 30 mark in the not to distant future. Tasmin Cook made up the trio, like Jess she smashed her PB, also knocking over a minute and a half off. Tasmin flew across the line in a time of 33:48

It was nice to see Eyvoll and Ian putting in a good shift, both of them now seem to be getting back to a level of fitness they would be happy with. It was also great to see new member, Louise Hamer, give the Loop a go for the first time, and she certainly didn't disappoint, recording an excellent time of 32:13.

The night was topped off with most of the Trotters enjoying a drink in the evening sunshine at the Sandygate pub.

Thanks to Dave and Maurice and also John Caunter who helped with the time keeping. We now move on to the next race which takes place on Friday 29th June - see you there! 

Photos; top to bottom. (thanks Skippy)

Phil (Latte) Perry

Jess Parkes

Tasmin Cook