LAST month members of Bere Alston Trekkers (BATs) took part in the Torbay Half Marathon.  The run is a traffic free two lap route which starts and finishes on Paignton seafront, taking in the stunning coastal views across Torbay. Starting with one lap of Paignton Green before heading towards Torquay, the course passes the historic Torre Abbey and by the Princess Gardens where runners start the return back to Paignton. Although a beautiful route the course is fairly hilly and along with the heat of the day the going was hard for most of the 2,200 running taking part. Making his race debut for the club and first male BAT home was Steve Hill and first lady BAT home was Sam Lake. Sam was chased home by Sally Dunn, who ran a distance personal best.  Emma Dooney ran a superb race knocking off 17 minutes from her half marathon time.  Dotty King was running her 40th half marathon and the last in her 'forties' knocking off 46 minutes from her first half marathon 10 years ago. All BATs ran a great event and will next be flying at this weekend's Blackdown Beast near Honiton.