MEMBERS of Tavistock Athletic Club turned out in force for the most recent Grand Prix events, both off road; the Duckponds 7K over a multi-terrain course at Oreston, Plymouth, and the Haytor Heller over six miles of moorland between Haytor and Hound Tor.
There were 21 at the Duckponds led home by Richard Drage in 23 mins 47 secs, and in seventh position out of the 220 who took part. Richard is in excellent form at present having just broken the club?s four mile time trial time.
In tenth was Martin Exley in 24.08 and third home, in 49th place was Chris Eastaugh who was almost caught in a long sprint for the line by Allan Herdman, both being timed at 27.35.
Despite these performances, it was the ladies who collected the silverware, with Nicole Heryet, new member Hazel Walker and Anna Johnson winning the ladies? team prize, the first team prize to be won by the ladies for at least three years.
Other results: 75th Mike Lewis 29.20; 81st Peter Bazley 30.08; 90th Robert Dawe 30.24; 95th Roger Hewitt 30.41; 115th Nigel Rendle 31.48; 128th Trevor Williams 32.51; 139th= Nicole Heryet and Adrian Bower 33.18; 150th Ann Sturtridge 34.05; 151st Annette Roberts 34.25; 167th Sarah Aspen 36.23; 182nd Carolyn Dawe 37.58; 193th Hazel Walker 38.53; 200th Marie Larvin 40.10; 207th =Anna and Rhian Johnson 41.41; 214th Beryl Bowles 44.02.
Thirteen turned out for the more strenuous Heller which involves steep drops and climbs and scrambling over rocky terrain, and the club won two awards.
Ann Sturtridge was the first home in her age group in 66.11, and Allan Herdman second in his in 53.09. Martin Exley was first home for the club in 45.27, followed by Chris Eastaugh in 51.57 who had a minute to spare on Allan on this occasion.
Other results: 68th Robert Dawe 56.24; 81st Pete Bazley 58.09; 87th Roger Hewitt 58.30; 107th Nigel Rendle 60.42; 129th Adrian Bower 65.40; 141st Nicole Heryet 67.38; 164th Carolyn Dawe 73.21; 180th Marion Playle 80.57; 183th Beryl Bowles 84.34.
As far as the club Grand Prix is concerned, these results have strengthened the lead of the leading contenders. With eight of the 12 events completed, the leaders are: ladies: 1, Nicole Heryet, 80 points (from a maximum of 80); 2, Carolyn Dawe 78.5; 3 Annette Roberts 60; 4, Anna Johnson 52; 5 Beryl Bowles 45. Men: 1 Chris Eastaugh 73; 2 Robert Dawe 67; 3 Roger Hewitt 65; 4 Mike Lewis 60; 5 Pete Bazley 48.
Existing runners and joggers are always welcome to join one of five training groups catering for all abilities. Further details from Tim Gilroy on 01822 890811 or from the website http://www.tavistockathletics.com">www.tavistockathletics.com