A Sidmouth grandad and grandson duo have completed the Exe Estuary Virtual Half Marathon, despite training challenges created by lockdown.

Sidmouth Running Club's chairman Terry Bewes entered the race back in March and at the time had to enter his expected finish time, which he inputted as two hours and 30 minutes - based on the training he was doing at the time.

But the pandemic had other plans, which meant he didn't begin his training until the start of the second lockdown.

Terry decided to use the flat(ish) challenges he had planned as part of his role as chairman - regularly running two loops at a time of a circular route around Harcombe, the Byes, the seafront and Bickwell Valley.

His grandson and fellow Mighty Green Kyle Baker joined Terry on the day for the craic and the pair managed to complete the half marathon in two hours and 37 minutes - a result they were very happy with.

Kyle was especially pleased because he had not been training and had to run an extra 2.5 miles to get to the starting line and back. And, Terry received another medal for his growing collection.

A spokesperson for the club said: "Terry has an eye for the running bling and has set the next Mighty Green challenge which is as a club to get as many members to enter the Virtual Grand Western Canal 10k Walk and Run for CLIC Sargent and win the team prize.

"There is a smashing bit of bling for all who complete the run in December so it should be a win/win challenge."

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