Exmouth Harriers shone in a series of recent running events, with an outstanding performance from Alice Kelly who claimed second in the Exeter 10km.
On July 17, 13 Harriers took to the track, showing impressive prowess in a flat and traffic-free route which commenced and concluded at Exeter quayside.
The standout performance was from Alice Kelly who was the 2nd Lady to finish overall in a great time of 37.13.
Ed Porter was the first Harrier to complete the circuit, as the tenth overall player with a stellar 35.58.
Joshua Sale followed, taking the 14th place with an admirable 36.15.
The subsequent places were filled by Scott Jamieson at 50th with 39.32, Jenny Reay at 70th with 42.19 and Sam Lander at 104th with 46.10.
Steve Morgan, 107th, completed the circuit with 46.29, followed by Simon Aplin (112th), Douglas McCombie (114th), Kevin Doyle (116th), Des White (162nd), May Argyle-Lander (167th) and Alison White (209th).
Tim Thompson and Andy Place also contributed to the event, serving as pacers for the 45 and 55-minute mark respectively.
Just a day later, the Harrier Sandy Bay Time Trial saw Liam Keeler, Jimmy Joy, Mark Hawkins, Adrian Barton, Gioila Viney, and Lydia Stimson accomplish the multi-terrain course that commenced at Foxholes car park and trekked back from the Sandy Bay Holiday Park using the Jurassic Coast Path.
Last Saturday saw the demanding Haytor Heller 10km multi-terrain event.
Four Harriers braved the race, which started and finished in the shadow of the popular Haytor Rocks.
Hugh Marsden, Terry McKie, Nicola Kelly, and Dawn Teed all courageously conquered the steep, granite-laden descents.
The action didn't stop there, with Alice Thomas heading up the M5 to Chepstow to participate in the unique Wye Valley Tunnel 10km trail event on July 21.
Thomas wonderfully wrapped up the circuit as the fifth lady, with 49.24.
The coolness of the tree-shaded, predominantly old railway line route provided some respite on a particularly warm day.
With continual dedication and prowess, Exmouth Harriers assure that they are a force to be reckoned with.
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