The Exeter Half Marathon took place on Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th February. The event was organised by Exeter City Community Trust.

The races are specifically timed to help runners in their training plan for a spring marathon.

The start and finish was located at the Piazza Terracina at Exeter Historic Quayside with the race headquarters were based at the Haven Banks outdoor Education Centre. The route took the runners along the footpaths and cycle tracks along the River Exe and Exeter Canal. There were two sections of the double loop that headed out around a residential area and an industrial section.

On the Saturday, weather conditions were dry but overcast. There was a stiff headwind to battle against on the homeward stretch.
Five Teignbridge Trotters travelled the short distance to test their fitness levels. They all performed tremendously well and finished high up in the results.

Kevin Woodard, racing for the first time in 2 years, led the Trotters home in fine style. Kevin finished in 16th place, recording a cracking time of 01:20:37.

Joe Hornsby, used this race as prep for the Manchester Marathon and is on track for a great time! Joe set a new personal best of 3 minutes, while posting a terrific time of 01:25:18 to finish in 36th position.
James Saunders also showed some great form whilst finishing 48th. His time of 01:27:34 was also a new Half Marathon best, beating his previous best time by 02:25. James also finished 2nd in the 55-59 age category.
Ged Ormerod won the MV 60 age category. Ged's superb time of 01:33:07 placed him in 70th place.
Natalie Cusack also put a sterling effort and sliced 03:18 off her previous best time. Natalie finished in 96th position, clocking a great time of 01:38:11.

The winner was Alexander Jones representing Western Tempo. The winning time was 01:13:36. There were 195 finishers

Weather conditions took a turn for the worse on the Sunday. Torrential rain and 30 mph winds made life very difficult for our seven Trotters on show.

Richard Pratt was the first Trotter home, clocking an impressive time of 01:35:01 to finish in 28th place.
Ben Elphick produced a remarkable performance. Ben smashed his previous best Half Marathon PB by 38 minutes!! His new mark is now 01:38:55, which placed him 35th.

The other Trotters positions and times were: Jacki Woon (46, 01:42:24), Tim Synge (47, 01:42:25), Sarah Pike (87, 01:50:10), Debbie Proctor (90, 01:51:20), Darren Petch (239, 02:37:26) which was anew course PB. There were 253 entrants.

The winner was Matthew Muscott clocking a time of 01:15:33.

Four Teignbridge Trotters travelled down to Redruth in Cornwall to take part in the 5th round of the Westward XC League on Sunday 13th February.

The weather conditions were wet and very windy, leading to very heavy conditions under foot. Nonetheless, our Club runners gritted their teeth and produced some fine performances.

In the senior female race, Helen Anthony finished in 22nd place recording a great time of 00:24:23.
Helen Goldthorp produced yet another solid display. Helen posted a time of 00:27:33 to finish in 48th position. These points won have put Helen in 3rd place overall in her age category with one round to go.

In the men's senior race, Alex Lyons and Max Conroy ran encouraging races. Alex finished in 78th spot and Max Conroy completed the sterne test in 00:46:42 to finish 83rd.

The last round will be held at Central Park, Plymouth on Sunday 27th February.