On Sunday, 2nd June, 9 Honiton Running Club members took part in the Run in the Wild 10k race around the grounds of Cricket St Thomas. This is a tough, hilly off road race organised by Chard Running Club. It was a gorgeous summer’s day although a little warm for running but disappointingly there were only 120 runners compared to last year when there were over 200. The beach must have been more appealing for some. Chris Entwistle was wearing his Honiton vest for the first time and he did the club proud coming a fantastic 3rd overall in a time of 48 minutes 31 seconds. Richard Harvey tried his best to keep in front of Steve Davey and he succeeded coming 15th in 50:02. Steve was only 32 seconds behind in 18th position. Suzanne Spiller was next back coming 3rd lady overall in 31st place in 54:22. She also won the 1st senior lady position. As usual, Vernon Gillard’s decision to race was a late one but he was pleased to come 35th in 55:37. He was followed by Judy Davey who had swapped positions with Simon Spiller countless times throughout the race. Judy finished 43rd in 58:04 and was first in her age category. Steve Briggs could see Simon and Judy throughout the race and he managed to overtake Simon within half a mile from the finish. He came 47th in 58:25 with Simon just one place and 10 seconds later. Last but definitely not least as she managed 2nd in her category was Jennie Sleeman. All runners agreed it was a very hard race but a great venue with some fantastic views.
Some of these runners were racing again last Saturday at the Umborne Ug. This is also a tough 10k multi-terrain race with plenty of hills but spectacular views. The day started off a little chilly but this is an evening race and by the time the race and barbecue began the summer evening was perfect for spectators and just a little too warm for the runners. Tim Lenton of Axe Valley Runners came in first with a new course record of 39:29. New Honiton runner Alasdair Moffett was first back for the club in 8th place with a time of 47:45. Richard Harvey and Steve Davey repeated their battle of the previous week with positions changing several times. The result was the same but closer with Richard 11th place in 48:44 and Steve just 3 seconds later. Steve took the male vet 50 prize of a bottle of wine. Young Finlay Fuller certainly gave the adults a run for their money finishing next in 16th place in 50:05. Hot on his heels was Hadleigh Davies in 50:36 and only 2 places later was another youngster, Henry Riddle, in 50:49. Stephen Boyes is more used to racking up marathon miles but he fancied a local run of a shorter length. He finished 28th in 52:48. The next 4 Honiton runners came in one after the other within a minute of each other having switched positions throughout the race. Judy Davey led the group in 35th place in 54:15. She was delighted with her race coming 3rd lady overall winning a bottle of wine. The others were another youngster, Iain Ross and then a little older Simon Spiller and Howard Bidmead. Mark Dallyn only made the start by the skin of his teeth arriving just as racers were listening to the health and safety warnings. Mark struggled with the terrain finishing 41st in 56:01. Completing the group was Steve Briggs in 43rd place in 57:07. There was a great turnout with 90 finishers. Thanks to the organisers but in particular Eleanor Wood and her helpers. A great event, a super atmosphere and wonderful barbecue upon the runners’ return. Money raised went to the upkeep of Umborne Village Hall.
Some of these runners were racing again last Saturday at the Umborne Ug. This is also a tough 10k multi-terrain race with plenty of hills but spectacular views. The day started off a little chilly but this is an evening race and by the time the race and barbecue began the summer evening was perfect for spectators and just a little too warm for the runners. Tim Lenton of Axe Valley Runners came in first with a new course record of 39:29. New Honiton runner Alasdair Moffett was first back for the club in 8th place with a time of 47:45. Richard Harvey and Steve Davey repeated their battle of the previous week with positions changing several times. The result was the same but closer with Richard 11th place in 48:44 and Steve just 3 seconds later. Steve took the male vet 50 prize of a bottle of wine. Young Finlay Fuller certainly gave the adults a run for their money finishing next in 16th place in 50:05. Hot on his heels was Hadleigh Davies in 50:36 and only 2 places later was another youngster, Henry Riddle, in 50:49. Stephen Boyes is more used to racking up marathon miles but he fancied a local run of a shorter length. He finished 28th in 52:48. The next 4 Honiton runners came in one after the other within a minute of each other having switched positions throughout the race. Judy Davey led the group in 35th place in 54:15. She was delighted with her race coming 3rd lady overall winning a bottle of wine. The others were another youngster, Iain Ross and then a little older Simon Spiller and Howard Bidmead. Mark Dallyn only made the start by the skin of his teeth arriving just as racers were listening to the health and safety warnings. Mark struggled with the terrain finishing 41st in 56:01. Completing the group was Steve Briggs in 43rd place in 57:07. There was a great turnout with 90 finishers. Thanks to the organisers but in particular Eleanor Wood and her helpers. A great event, a super atmosphere and wonderful barbecue upon the runners’ return. Money raised went to the upkeep of Umborne Village Hall.
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