Exmouth Harriers recently held a 5km training run for the Exmouth Deaf Academy.
The event, which was held on September 19, saw thirty Harriers join forces with other athletes as part of a fundraising drive, collecting donations which were later matched by the Exmouth Harriers Club.
The earnings are projected to come to around £500 and are set to be contributed to the Academy’s Puffin Crossing appeal.
The Deaf Academy aims to raise £30,000 for the installation of a Puffin Crossing outside their premises on Douglas Avenue.
Following this event, the Harriers put their fitness to the test with a busy schedule of athletic endeavours over the subsequent weekend.
On Saturday, September 21, Harrier Steve Toomey engaged in the Rambo Salcombe Marathon, running approximately 16 miles and handling a 2,317ft elevation.
Tragically, after recovering from Covid-19 just the week prior, Toomey had to withdraw from the competition due to a sprained ankle while he was tied in the 2nd position.
Concurrently, Anthony Hatchard represented Exmouth Harriers in the East Mill Tor Fell Race, Belstone, a challenging leg of the 2024 Dartmoor Fell Race series.
This course was just under 6 miles of tough terrain, leading Hatchard through scenic vistas before concluding at The Tors pub in Belstone village.
Hatchard finished in a commendable 8th position.
A trio of Harriers also received impressive accolades in the 2024 Dartmoor Fell Race series.
Throughout 6 months, athletes were required to finish at least 7 of the 12 races, with Anthony Hatchard achieving 3rd overall and 1st in M40, Hugh Marsden securing 12th overall & 2nd in M60, and Dawn Teed finishing 28th overall & 1st in W60.
On Sunday, September 22, Steve Morgan participated in the Redcar 1/2 Marathon, an England Masters Selection Race, finishing with his fastest half-marathon-category 6 months result since 2010.
His time of 1.39.15 surpassed the requisite qualifying time, and he now awaits to learn whether he ranked within the top three M65 finishers.
Furthermore, Chris Murrin completed his 140th marathon in the Bumble Bee Challenge in Exmouth, in challenging weather conditions, marking an impressive milestone and the 2nd overall placement with a time of 4.14.56.
Wrapping up this action-packed weekend, eleven female Harriers went head to head in the Newton Abbot Ladies 10km on Sunday, September 22.
Atsede Gidey emerged victorious from the race with a significant lead over the runner-up, followed by Cathy Newman, Jenny Reay & Lydia Stimson who combined to win the 2nd team award.
Altogether, the Harriers Ladies earned seven age-category podium positions.
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