Stephen Boyes took part in the Forces March – 5 marathons in 5 days challenge raising money for the Veterans’ Charity. It started very cold on Wednesday morning, 22nd May so no sun screen was applied! However, although the wind was cold on the back, it got burnt. The first leg was Ilfracombe to Exford, a length of 27.1 mile saw Steve managing it in 4 hours 26 minutes. Runners found a great hill out of Combe Martin and an even better camp site; the 25th best in the country. Next day was Exford to Crowcombe and 26.1 miles. One of the support team physio commented Steve looked ‘rapid’ – he’s never been called that before! He finished in 3 hours 57 so perhaps she was right as there wasn’t much flat on that route. The weather was exceptionally cold for the time of year. The third part was extra long compared to last year because participants ran into Langport to avoid traffic. This made it 5 hours 39 and the distance 32.8 miles! Somerton in Somerset was the camping ground. The 4th leg was Somerton to Maiden Bradley. A short route of 24.1 miles but a great deal of it up hill. Steve finished in 4 hours 2mins. A music festival in the village helped take the pain away. The Final leg was Maiden Bradley to Bulford Camp; a distance of 26 .4 miles. Steve’s time was 4 hours 15 making a total distance of 137.6 miles in five days! Steve will be there next year for the 5th Forces March. A great holiday!
Two Honiton runners travelled to the Forest of Dean on Saturday 25th May for a 10k as part of the Trailblazer series. The weather was sunny but still cool enough to make the forest trail enjoyable and runners were set off in waves according to their predicted finish times. The course was run entirely on the forest trails and the gradual incline from kilometres 3-6 added to the challenge. Clare Melbourne went off too fast, wrongly anticipating a flat course, and paid for it in the second half finishing in 56.24, while Juliet Hall ran a great post-marathon race finishing in 59.23. Runners were rewarded with medals, t-shirt and a goody bag making for a very enjoyable event!
Two Honiton runners travelled to the Forest of Dean on Saturday 25th May for a 10k as part of the Trailblazer series. The weather was sunny but still cool enough to make the forest trail enjoyable and runners were set off in waves according to their predicted finish times. The course was run entirely on the forest trails and the gradual incline from kilometres 3-6 added to the challenge. Clare Melbourne went off too fast, wrongly anticipating a flat course, and paid for it in the second half finishing in 56.24, while Juliet Hall ran a great post-marathon race finishing in 59.23. Runners were rewarded with medals, t-shirt and a goody bag making for a very enjoyable event!
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