THE opening races of the 2018 Plym Trail Autumn Marathon Weekend took place on Saturday morning. The weekend sees two half marathons and two full marathons over two days from Clearbrook village on Dartmoor. All the races begin with an up and down run through the village before joining the route 27 cycle path and … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH Argyle manager Derek Adams joined the club’s women’s team for training this week. Adams met all the players and management staff and watched some of their training. Argyle Ladies’ joint manager Trevor Rodd said: “The girls were really pleased at seeing Derek showing such interest and I think he was impressed with what he … Continue reading
IVYBRIDGE are hoping they have not lost any momentum following a week off in the South West Premier League. The Bridgers have won all six of their opening games to sit second in the table, one point behind fellow unbeaten side Bournemouth. However, the South Hams club face a tough test on Saturday when they … Continue reading
City of Plymouth Gymnastics enjoyed a successful trip to the 2018 English Trampoline & DMT Championships in Sheffield. The Notre Dame-based club had their biggest qualification for the finals and returned home with a number of medals and top 10 finishes. Coach Danny Anstey said: “The event is becoming a significant part of Plymouth’s season … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH pentathlete Annabel Denton is hoping she will have a ‘great future’ ahead of her after impressing at the Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires. Denton concluded her campaign in Argentina on Tuesday night by finishing fifth in the international mixed relay alongside China’s Zhonghao Zhao. That followed on from the 15-year-old Plymouth College pupil … Continue reading
A HOST of the region’s athletes picked up prizes at the rain-soaked Great West Run at Exeter on Sunday. Tavistock Run Project’s Jim Cole finished fourth and first over-35 in a high quality field with a half marathon season’s best time of 1:11.31. Cornish athlete Peter Le Grice, fresh from impressing at the Jersey Marathon, … Continue reading
COMPETITORS had to brave heavy rain at the second round of the Newnham Bark Series on Sunday morning. The event at Plympton’s Newnham Park saw athletes and their doges competing at cani-cross, bikejoring and scooter racing. Running and cycling events with dogs are on the increase around the world. Great Britain international Laura Muir, a … Continue reading
