Sidmouth Running Club member goes from beginner to winner in under a year

The presentation of Sidmouth Running Club's Spring and Autumn Series took place on Saturday night (10 December) at its 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 4 races, presented himself with his trophy before presenting Carol Hounsell, Sue Collman, Sarah Clapham and Alexa Baker with their awards for running 3 out of the 4.

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 3, Grahame Womersley-Westlake and Terry Bewes completed 4 of the races and Alexa Baker and Donna Womersley-Westlake ran all 5. 

Alexa, Sue, Sarah, Carol and Terry with their Spring Series awards (SRC)

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. Donnas' determination and dedication has seen her progress from run/walking 3 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!

How you can join Sidmouth Running Club

If you are inspired by Donna the beginners course 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!