North Devon Road Runners v Storm Eowyn

After months of planning, North Devon Road Runners were not going to let the wind and rain on a winter storm stop them from hosting the Braunton 10 on Sunday.

A total of 348 racers took to the starting line for the Alby Tithecott 10-Mile and Step Irwin 10k, and the sense of satisfaction in completing the run in such challenging conditions was a rewrsd for all involved.

10-Mile Results
Male
Overall - Phil Norman 53:45
Senior – John O’Donoghue 58:55
MV40 – Arron Kearney 59:51
MV50 – Tim Reed 1:09:19
MV 60 – Vincent Helliwell 1:17:48
MV 70 – Richard Maw 1:30:00
Female
Overall – Laura Carolan 1:12:52
Senior – Joanne Page 1:18:02
MV40 – Zoe Bullamore 1:23:29
MV50 – Tanya Marrow 1:18:41
MV 60 – Janet Ritchie 1:43:01

10k Results
Male
Overall – Jack Blackburn 34:28
Senior – Stuart Tanton 37:51
MV40 – David Nutt 37:26
MV50 – Tom Williams 40:24
MV 60 – Bob Pearce 47:09
MV 70 – John Shapland 49:08
Female
Overall – Beth Barrington 46:12
Senior – Leanne Goss 52:39
MV40 – Karen Shapland 49:47
MV50 – Ann Pearce 51:21
MV 60 – Suzanne White 59:09

One date for the running diary coming up soon is the 30th edition of the Bideford Half Marathon on Sunday, March 9, with runners of all abilities welcome to sign up – just visit the Bideford Amateur Athletic Club FB page for details.

The race starts close to the Bideford AAC Clubhouse and takes runners on a route that embraces some of the finest North Devon scenery, as participants track through the glorious countryside of the River Torridge. The course then runs out on to the roads, returning via the Tarka Trail. There is a cash prize for all the age category winners, as well as trophies for the best fancy dress.

Looking further ahead, the Bideford 10k for 2025 will take place on Sunday, May 11 and a final congratulations to Leigh Crossman (18:55) and Lorraine Clements (21:30) for recording Personal Best times in the recent Exmouth Under the Lights 5k.