On New Year’s Eve, FIT2Run runner Mandi Robson completed the Final Countdown 10k, a beautiful mainly off-road 10k starting at the promenade in Sidmouth and following the steep coast path up to Peak Hill. Returning from injury and taking it easy, Mandi completed it in a time of 1.18.

On Saturday, January 3 Marsha Garrard completed The Walter Raleigh, an annual trail running event in Budleigh Salterton, featuring a half marathon and a shorter third marathon. This event explores the Jurassic Coast, Otter Valley, and local countryside, celebrating the birthplace of Sir Walter Raleigh. Marsha opted for the third, which is an attractive distance, although conditions were rather icy, but beautiful. Marsha completed it in a time of 1.36.

FIT2Run are offering a chance to try our friendly, Ladies Only running group, to run free in January. We meet every Tuesday and Thursday at 6.45pm at The Recreational Trust Newton Abbot.