Last weekend members of Bere Alston Trekkers (Bats) took part in three events. Taking part in this event for the club were husband and wife Paul and Rebecca Mingo in the Jersey 'Around the Rock' ultra-marathon.  At 48 miles (77Km) and 1,000 metres of ascent this race circles around the island following the stunning granite cliffs of the North Coast to the golden sands of St Ouen's Bay and the South Coast. It includes golden beaches, granite sea cliffs and wooded trails. The course comprises about 12 miles or so on tarmac /road with the rest being forest, light trail and about 20+ miles of cliff paths stretching along most of the exposed north coast of the island. Although the event started at 6am it was still a hot day but both ran really well with Rebecca finishing third lady overall. Ten Bats took part in the Indian Queens half marathon in Cornwall. Apart from the first and last miles the race is run over the countryside, five miles of which is on trails.  Once again the heat of the day made the going tough but all Bats ran superbly with Christine Le Flem finishing first in her age group and first lady Bat home.  First male Bat home was Ben Neale who ran a really great time.  Other notable times were achieved by Matt Luckham who continues to bring his times down and was chased home by Mike Smith who ran a great personal best. The Totnes 10k is a scenic route alongside the beautiful River Dart, on footpaths and bridle paths with a challenging hill in the latter stages.  Bats are no strangers to this course with club members taking part over the last six years.  First male Bat home was Steve Hill and for the ladies Jenny West.  Rob Gualtieri ran a great race and improved his personal best by over three minutes.