The presentation of the Sidmouth Running Club’s Spring and Autumn Series took place on Saturday night at their Christmas party.  

The challenges were set up to encourage members to participate in local running events wearing their Mighty Green shirts and awards were on offer for completing 3/4/5 of them. 

The Spring Series comprised the Clinic Maeer 10k, Ottery 10k, Otter Rail and River 10k and the Beer Blazer. Club chairman Terry Bewes, the only one to complete all four races, presented himself with his trophy before presenting Carol Hounsell, Sue Collman, Sarah Clapham and Alexa Baker with their awards for running three out of the four. 

The Autumn Series comprised the Lions Trail 10k, Honiton Hippo, Bradleys 10k, Sidmouth 10k and The Westdown Wander.  

Sarah Clapham, Mark Norton, Stuart Moul, Christine and Karen Farnham, completed three, Grahame Womersley-Westlake and Terry Bewes completed four of the races and Alexa Baker and Donna Womersley-Westlake ran all five.  

When presenting Donna with her shield, Terry said how well deserved it was, as Donna had only joined the club at the start of the year as a beginner.  

Donna’s determination and dedication has seen her progress from run/walking three miles to running the 9-mile Westdown Wander in November and is now training for JP’s Exe to Axe, 22 miles of coastal footpath, in April! 

If you are inspired by Donna, the beginner’s course with Sidmouth Running Club starts on January 4 and costs £30, which includes club membership for the year.  

A warm and friendly welcome is guaranteed, along with support and advice to help you achieve your goals and continue to progress throughout the year at your own pace.  

Let Sidmouth Running Club help you catch the running bug, it can be addictive, honestly! Please visit the website www.sidmouthrunningclub.co.uk for more information. You CAN do it! 

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