THE Bere Alston Trekkers were out in force again on what proved to be a positively glorious, spring like weekend. The weather simply could not have been better, and a fabulous time was had by all those involved.

On Saturday, the sunny fishing village of Looe in east Cornwall provided the setting for the Looe 10 Miler, part of the Cornish Grand Prix series. Four BATS set out from The Millpool Centre to enjoy ten scenic miles of undulating (or hilly), coastal and country lanes taking in Talland, Killigarth and Porthallow.

Participants clocked up some good times too —Gary Fielder was the first BAT home with a time of 1 hour 27 minute 43 seconds. A few minutes later Jim Medhurst crossed the line, clocking up 1.37.36. Natasha Hingston pipped her husband Shaun Hingston to the post with 1.49.41 and 1.53.22 respectively.

The sun rose early on Sunday for the fourth edition of the Hameldown Hammer and 7even races.

The picturesque village of Widecombe in the Moor welcomed 199 half-marathon runners, all eager to pit their wits against this challenging yet scenic trail race.

The route takes in no less than two ascents of the Hameldown ‘massif’ and affords spectacular views of the surrounding countryside and moorland. Holly Higgs and Tanya Argue were the first BATs home.

They crossed the line together with a time of 2.44.45. Debbie Ashton wasn’t far behind at 2.47.32. Julie Page and Michelle Jonas finished together with a time of 2.55.33.

The BATs expressed a well done to Holly and Michelle for choosing such a tough race for their very first half-marathons.