THE re-scheduled Tavy 13 half marathon, postponed due to the snow in March, took place on Sunday and saw a good turnout from Okehampton Running Club.

A few who had been due to run on the first date could not take part this time, but there were still 12 runners from the club who took part on this hilly course. Unfortunately the weather was not great with some rain and breezy conditions, but this is not the easiest of courses so the runners were happy with the cooler conditions.

The race started and finished on the athletics track at Tavistock College with a course that took the runners out to Dartmoor and back and although there were two tough hills at miles five and eight, the last three miles were mainly downhill.

Roger Voaden, back to road racing after his ultra two weeks ago, was the first home for the club in 1.29.41 to come 14th overall and second male veteran 50.

Just two places behind him, having had Roger in his sight for most of the race, was Hugh Robinson, pleased with his time of 1.30.39 as he is still coming back to fitness after an injury lay-off. Newcomer Hayden Bond had a good run around the toughest course that he’s tackled so far finishing in 1.39.41 with Mike Baker coming home in 1.45.12 and John Binns in 1.50.04.

First ORC lady home was another newcomer, Jo Page who has thrown herself into the racing scene with enthusiasm since joining the club.

She ran only her second ever half to score a huge PB finishing in 1.50.04 and having run a 10K race in the same week while working in London, where she clocked 45.08 for the Orchid London River Run.

Cathy Carey and Jo Camies had a good run together finishing in 2.00.46, followed by Anne Binns well into her training for the Exeter Marathon in 2.03.15. Christine Fritsch and Charlie Collyer also ran together, both of them making a rare appearance at a road race, usually preferring off road running, and were pleased with their time of 2.05.19, this being a new personal best for Christine. Phil Read has also had injury problems recently and was happy to complete in 2.05.39.