Teignbridge Trotters staged the annual Newton Abbot Dornafield Ladies’ 10K on Sunday 19^th September, with an 11:00 am start time. The race started and finished at the beautiful Dornafield Caravan and Camping site.

This was the 24th running of this very popular ladies race at this superb venue. The scenic course followed undulating rural roads throughout, with little traffic, and passed through local hamlets of Denbury and Ogwell.

In February 2021, the owner of Dornafield Farm, Mr Peter Dewhirst, sadly passed away. The Dewhirst family have always supported the race. To honour Peter, a Memorial Cup will be presented to the winner.

This year’s chosen charity, chosen by the Dewhirst family was Bowel Cancer UK.

The weather conditions on the day were just about perfect, with dry sunny conditions.

All our lady trotters ran superbly and represented the Club admirably.

Jacki Woon led home a large entry from the host Club, finishing in 9^th place whilst clocking a great time of 00:45:48. Jacki also finished 2^nd in the FV55 age category.

Ellie Mathieson also ran superbly to finish in 10^th place in a time of 00:46:29.

There were a number of notable performances amongst the Club’s Trottettes.

Liz Nuttall finished in 14^th place in a great time of 00:47:12. Liz also took 2^nd place in the FV45 age category. Clare Youngman was also amongst the prizes, finishing 2^nd in the FV50 category, posting a time of 00:48:20 to finish well up the finishing order in 21^st. Kathryn Steemson was a close up 22^nd, clocking a time of 00:48:30. Kathryn finished 3^rd in the FV45 category.

There were also new personal bests for Corinne Bright (40, 00:53:59) & Deb Hart (38, 00:53:17). Well done ladies.

The Teignbridge Trotters ladies team comprising of Jacki Woon, Ellie Mathieson, Liz Nuttall and Natalie Clare won the team prize.

Second place in the team event also went to the Trotters. Kate Lenthall, Clare Youngman, Kathryn Steemson and Debbie Proctor were the fab four.

The other positions and times: Natalie Clare (16, 00:47:35), Kate Lenthall (19, 00:47:56), Debbie Proctor (28, 00:49:47), Sarah Pike (29, 00:49:57), Rachel Steele (30, 00:49:57), Natalie Burgess (49, 00:55:27), Shelley Ratlidge (63, 00:57:18), Dominique Harcourt (66, 00:57:25), Sue Tremlett (67, 00:57:28), Alexis Marsh (68 ,00:57;43), Sharon Sharples (69, 00:57:48), Eyvol Aston (72, 00:58:42), Eleanor Taylor (80, 00:59:45), Kay Shillabeer (112, 01:04:53), Alessandra Baiardi (122, 01:07:22), Teresa Holmes (143, 01:13:31), Karen O’Brien (145, 00:13:39).

The winner of the new Peter Dewhirst Memorial Cup, presented by Peter’s son, Simon, was Naomi Flanagan representing Torbay Tri Club. Naomi stormed to victory, winning in a time 00:40:00.

There were 159 finishers.

All finishers were presented with a unique print from local artist, John Charles Skinner. The runner’s race position was used as the print number.

There were the legendary Trotter cakes on sale. Thanks to Lucy Payne and her team for their hard work and of course the bakers!

The event was superbly organised by the race director, Jason Trevenen, ably assisted by Kate Williamson and chief marshal, Gary Caunter. The feedback from the competitors was very positive, particularly enthusing about the very supportive marshals.

Thanks must go to race sponsors, Sibelco, who have again sponsored all the Teignbridge Trotters events again this year.

Graydon Widdicombe travelled up the M5 to Glastonbury, to take part in the flat and fast Glastonbury Levels 10K.

Excellently organised by Mendip AC, the race was set off in waves, and although Graydon was in the first wave, he quickly found himself towards the back of the group.

In perfect running conditions, Graydon was hoping to follow on last week’s Torbay Half PB with another one for the 10K distance. Graydon went through 5K in 19:45 on this out-and-back, closed road course. He had to dig in during the last couple of miles, but was delighted to sneak under the 40 minute barrier for the first time, with a finish time of 39:50. Graydon finished 29th and sliced 00:02:30 off his previous best.

There were 227 entrants.

Max Conroy took part in the Great Bristol Half Marathon, with a 10k also on offer, on Sunday.

This was the 29^th running of the hugely popular race.

The race started near Millenium Square and the route passed areas including the Clifton Suspension Bridge, Shirehampton and the city centre, before finishing by the Aquarium

Max ran well, clocking a great time of 1:57:15 to finish in 1975^th position.