TORBAY ATHLETIC CLUB has inspired many over the years to take up the challenge. Would you like to be a runner?Whether you want to run for health, fitness and  weight loss, competition, or fun, Torbay Athletic Club has got all the expertise to help beginners get started. Learn about the benefits of running & how to run properly.  
 

MEMBERSHIP
for Torbay Athletic Club + Torbay Tri Club
First run is free
then £1 per session
until you decide to join.

Once you have joined our club, all running sessions will be free.

All Registered Member of England Athletic who have paid the additional £5 are entitled to a £2 discount at all affiliated running events.

Club Annual Membership is from the 1st April is £25 + £5 UK Fees (English Athletics Registration). You will become a first claim member to Torbay Athletic Club.

England Athletic Membership must be received prior to 29th June, after which time all athletes will have their registration terminated by them. (UK Fees - English Athletics New Ruling.)

Membership Fee of £25/£30 is payable to Jenny Lister or Greg Fine. Cheque payable to Torbay A.A.C.  Please ensure all your details are correct. (address, email etc) 

If you are already a member of another athletic club, you are more then welcome to join Torbay Athletic Club as 2nd Claim. Joining fee is £12.50

Click here > membership form

 

10% DISCOUNT  FOR CLUB MEMBERS
Paid up club members can benefit from a 10% discount at the following running & cycling shops.

Just tell them at the shop that you are a member of Torbay Athletic Club & Torbay Triathlon Club to receive your discount.


www.therunnersguide.co.uk


www.ironbridgerunner.co.uk


www.frankelfordsports.co.uk


www.clcycles.co.uk

 
AUTUMN TRAIL
Th
e Autumn Trail has risen from the ashes. It is to be held at the same venue over the same course (ish). I have attached an entry form.

The Date for the race is...
10/10/10 @ 10:10 or
10th October 2010 @ 10:10am

 
TRAINING FOR THE STAGE 4 TOUR OF BRITAIN PRO RIDE
on Sunday 8th August 2010 Five club Members cycled 64 miles along the South Devon Coast To hopes cove. They started in Torquay and headed out towards Dartmouth via the higher ferry and continued along the coast road passing blackpool sands, slapton sands and on to salcombe via the east portlemouth ferry. they enjoyed lunch at hopes cove and then continue to kingsbridge before heading back. great day had by all five!
 
Sun 5th September
Stage 4 Tour of Britain
175km Pro Tour Ride
 
Pro Ride Manual
 
Awards Night
Saturday 9th October 2010 7pm

All details to be confirmed soon

The will be a buffet £5 each
Pay Tim Peters
 
COACH TRIP
Sunday 26th Sept 2010
Taunton 10k




Price £5 each
Subsidized by the club
Pay Tim Peters


CLICK HERE > more info


RACE WEBSITE www.taunton10k.co.uk


CLICK HERE > TO ENTER RACE ONLINE
OR
CLICK ON FORM BELOW TO ENTER BY POST

 
CANOE ADVENTURE
Saturday 31st July 2010



This really was excellent fun, canoeing 16 miles on the beautiful River Dart in two 12-seater Voyager canoes.

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RAY & TESSA BBQ

Saturday 14th August 6pm

The BBQ at Plant World. Fireworks and SPECIAL magic lanterns when it gets dark!

Click on image below for more information

 
Round Robin Day Out
Saturday 16th September

Open top Bus, Cruise & Steam Train



1030am Open Top Bus from Paignton

1pm Boat Cruise from Totnes

afternoon in Dartmouth then ferry cross river

5pm Steam Train from Kingswear

Arrive back in Paignton

Adults £19.50,
Concessions £17.50,
Children 3-15 years £12.50, Family 2 adults 2 children £58.

If interested, put your name down on list on club house wall or speak to Tessa

 
OUR EVENTS

Torbay Regatta 10k
Sunday 22nd August 730pm
Website www.torbay10k.org.uk
 
Torbay Half Marathon
Sunday June 19th 2011

Heres the 2009 video

Website www.torbayhalfmarathon.co.uk
 

SAFE RUNNING

1. Use common sense. Before you even head out for a run, take a minute or two to do a safety check. Are your shoes tied? Are you familiar with your route? Does someone else know where you'll be running? Once you start running, continue with the safety checks. Make sure you're running off the road or against traffic if you are on the road (so you can see cars coming at you). Watch out for cracks or bumps, or rocks and branches on your running path.

2. Dont run alone at night or in isolated areas. This may seem like a no-brainer, but don't run in isolated areas, deserted streets, or overgrown trails. Never run by yourself at night No matter how comfortable you feel running alone, there's always more safety in numbers. If you usually run solo, try to find someone to run with or find a running group so you'll have running partners. It's always smart to carry a phone with you, especially when running alone. If someone is verbally harassing you and you feel threatened, call the police. Give them a description of the harasser and where and when it happened.

3. Always have identifica-tion on you. Put your driver's license and your medical insurance card (in case you get injured) in your pocket or wear an ID tag on your shoe. If you're wearing an ID tag or bracelet, make sure it has an emergency contact number on it. Whenever possible. Run with your mobile phone, and it has your ICE (In Case of Emergency) numbers saved. Many runners use running belts to hold their ID and mobile phone

4. Limit your distractions. I know it's tough -- maybe impossible -- for some of you to run without music, but you really shouldn't use your iPod or MP3 player for outdoor runs and during races. Cutting off your sense of hearing means you can't hear oncoming cars, cyclists, unleashed dogs, or any other potential threat. Save your iPod for your treadmill runs. And make sure you pay attention to your surroundings.

5. Make sure you're visible. No matter time of day you're running, it's important that you're visible, especially to drivers. Get in the habit of wearing white or bright- clothes. When running in the early morning, night, or dusk, make sure you have reflective gear on. Although some items (running shoes, jackets) already have reflective pieces on them, it doesn't hurt to add more. A reflective vest can be worn over any form of running clothing and will definitely help drivers see you.

6. Trust your instincts. If you a location or person makes you feel comfortable, trust your gut feeling and run in the other direction or to a nearby house.

Theres always some idiot who comes along and yells out something obnoxious "run forest" or "hey sexy!" as you run past him (or her). Dealing with the occasional obnoxious heckler is inevitable when you run outside, especially for female runners. What to do if someone starts verbally harassing you on the run:

Keep running.

Don't stop and start screaming back at the heckler or make a sign in the air. Although it may be tough to ignore them, it's better to keep your distance and continue moving.

 

RUN FOR YOUR LIFE
Four running facts speak for themselves. Running in moderation is one of the best ways to stay in shape, remain healthy and live longer.

Everyone knows that running is good for you, but just how good it is. Everyone can run for their life

1.Burns fat
Most sports and health experts agree that running is a highly
efficient way of burning calories, and therefore losing weight.


2.Beats stress
Thanks to the release of  hormones called endorphins that cause euphoria (runner’s high), running has been shown to have numerous psychological benefits. Indeed, it has long been recommended as a way to cope with depression and many forms of addiction. In studies,
runners are proven to be typically happier and less stressed than those who do not exercise regularly.


3.Holds back time
Running can help to slow the aging process by preventing muscle and bone loss. Because of the high-impact nature of the sport our bones and muscles are stimulated to grow and become stronger. In addition, running has also been proven to promote the human growth hormone, which can naturally keep us young. Statistical evidence reveals that on average runners live longer.

4.Fights disease
All exercise helps in the fight against such illnesses as heart
disease and diabetes but running is particularly effective. Running has been proven to reduce our risk of a stroke and heart attacks by strengthening the heart’s muscles and lowering blood pressure. Just 4 reasons to start running

 

AUGUST 2010

 Sunday 1st August
TOTNES 10k

Saturday 7th
August
CORNWOOD CHALLENGE 10k

Monday 9th August
SIDMOUTH FESTIVAL 10k
 

Wednesday 11th August
ARMADA 5k SERIES    

Saturday 14th August STICKLEPATH HORSESHOE FELL RUN 9.6 miles XC   

 Saturday 21st August
JURRASSIC COAST 10k   

Sunday 22nd August
TORBAY 10K 

Friday 27th August
FOREST FLYER 5 miles 

Saturday 28th August
DARTMOUTH REGATTA 5

Saturday 28th August
OKE CROAK 10+ miles  

Monday 30th August
PETER TAVY PLOD
5 miles

 

SEPTEMBER 2010

Saturday 4th September SALTRAM 5k   

Sunday 5th September
DARTMOOR DASH
 PRINCETOWN 5 miles

Sunday 5th September TORRINGTON BACK IN 5

Sunday 5th  September
TREGGY 7
LAUNCESTON7 miles

Wednesday 8th September
ARMADA 5k SERIES    

Sunday 12th September
 IVYBRIDGE BEACON CHALLENGE 7.5 miles 

Sunday 12th  September PROBUS 10k CORNWALL

Sunday 19th September DENES DOONE RUN
LYNTON 11.4 miles

Sunday 19th September
NEWTON ABBOT LADIES 10k

Sunday 19th September POLTIMORE POOTLE
Near EXETER 10.6k MT   

 Sunday 19th September TRURO HALF-MARATHON

Sunday 26th September
 MUSBURY CASTLE CHALLENGE
Nr AXMINSTER 7 miles MT

Sunday 26th September TAUNTON 10K
Club Coach Trip & Club Championship Race

 

OCTOBER 2010 

Sunday 3rd October CHURSTON FLYER
5 miles

 Sunday 3rd October
BIDEFORD 10 MILE

Sunday 3rd October
NEWQUAY 10k

Sunday 3rd October
TEIGN VALLEY TODDLE CHRISTOW 10+ miles

Sunday 10th October
EDEN MARATHON
(& HALF MARATHON)

Sunday 10th October
SOUTH MOLTON STRUGGLE
7 miles MT

Sunday 17th October DARTMOOR VALE HALF & FULL MARATHON & 10k
NEWTON ABBOT

Sunday 24th October
GREAT SOUTH RUN PORTSMOUTH 10 miles Sunday

Sunday 24th October
THE 'ELLER
MILLBROOK, CORNWALL
10 miles

Saturday 30th October
SOURTON SCRAMBLE
6 miles

 
TRAINING
October to May
Tuesday & Thursday 630pm

The club will be starting their winter training from the Rivera Centre. Free Swim after training on Thursdays. Make sure you collect your free pass from lifestyle before entering the pool.

TRAINING
May to end of September
Tuesday & Thursday 630pm

The club will be based at Torre Valley North Sports Field. The sport field is by Cockington  School on Avenue Road. The entrance is near Walnut Road side of field.
HOW TO FIND US
CLICK ON MAP TO VIEW


THE CLUB HOUSE AT TORRE VALLEY NORTH
CLICK ON PHOTO TO ENLARGE

 
TRAINING LEVELS

LEVEL 1
ABSOLUTE BEGINNERs
Thursday 630pm

Entry level from walking to being able to run 5/6 miles without stopping and at their own pace. Introduction to running including what to wear, warming up /warming down, simple stretches, basic drills and running technique. Target two training runs a week.  

LEVEL 2
IMPROVERS
Tuesday & Thursday 630pm

Improver level. To run at this level you should be able to run 5/6 miles easy without stopping and run the time trial under 50 minutes Aim to improve speed and endurance. To include longer runs and speed work. Training sessions up to 7/8 miles unlimited regroups. Target three training runs a week  

LEVEL 3 
INTERMEDIATES
Tuesday & Thursday 630pm 

Intermediate level runners able to run 7/8 miles and be competitive, run time trial 45 minutes or under. Steady running with regrouping. Training sessions up to 10 miles. Target three or four training runs a week. 

LEVEL 4
EXPERIENCE RUNNERS
Tuesday & Thursday 630pm 

Level for the stronger and experienced runner able to run sub 40 minute time trail and racing from 10k to marathon. Training sessions up to 11 miles regrouping in some sessions when required. Target four or five training runs a week. 

LEVEL 5
ADVANCE/ELITE RUNNERS
Tuesday & Thursday 630pm  

Advance, level only for the fit athlete able to handle hard sessions of speed and endurance Training sessions up to 11 miles no regrouping. Target five or six training runs a week. 



WEEKEND SOCIAL RUNS
NON COACHED SESSIONS
Saturday & Sundays

Runs are  organised by small groups of club members who meet up for a long social run at a steady pace. There is no coach. Details will be available soon.

TIME TRIALS 
All group levels
First Tuesday of the month

After a warm up jog. Time trail is usually on the 1st Tuesday of every month. Time Trail starts from bus stop opposite Livermead House Hotel  heading to Paignton Green, 2 laps of the green (anti clockwise) then heading back to Torquay finishing on the headland at Corbyn Head. Distance 5.3 miles. Slow job back to base.

 

JUNIOR ATHLETIC
Summer Outdoor Training
8-16 year olds.
S
tarts from May every Tuesday & Thursday at 6.30pm at the Torre Valley North Sports Ground.
£2 per session

JUNIOR ATHLETIC
Winter indoor Training
8-16 year olds
start from October every Friday evening at 7.00pm at the Torquay Boys Grammar School Sports Hall.
 
£2 per session

 
PEARSONS CUP
Sunday 17th July 2010

CLICK HERE FOR >> RESULTS & PHOTOS
 
BRIXHAM LIGHTHOUSE
AQUATHON

600 or 2000 metre sea swim
followed by a 7.5 mile run

Friday 23rd July 2010

Photos Click Here

Results Click Here


 
NEWSLETTER
Latest Edition June/July
Page 1 + 2,3,4,5

Previous Editions
MAY 2010  APRIL 2010
 
CLUB VESTS RULES
Your club vest must be worn at all races.

Club vest are £11.
See Greg Fine or Steve Cottle

If you don't wear you vest Torbay Athletic Club will be disqualified from winning the team prize.

 
TORBAY ATHLETIC CLUB ACHIEVEMENTS FROM NOV 2009 tO OCT 2010.
SO FAR THIS YEAR THE CLUB HAS WON 32 PODUIM PLACES .

13 wins, 24 x 2nd place wins & 10 x 3rd place wins

We have given our members
3 points for a win,
2 points for 2nd place &
1 point for 3rd place

The table below shows all members who have won a podium place at a race. The last race will be in October 2010.

If your result is not mentioned below or theres an error, please contact Steve Wilbraham on 07810 301220

Running Only Win 2nd 3rd Pts
Lee Turner 5 3 2 23
Pete Monaghan 2 7 3 23
Wendy Urban 3 2 1 14
Arran Tocknell 1 4 1 12
Adam Carlsson 1 4   11
Jon Parkinson 1 1 7
Cathy Fewings 2   1 7
Helen Dyke   3   6
Zac Warwick 1 1 3
Andy Longthorpe 1 2
Simon Longthorpe 1 2
Yasmin Kaddad 1 2
Rusell Hart 1 1
Sally Davies 1 1
Stephen Wilbraham 1 1

(Mens Team)
Wins Darmouth Regatta
wins Totnes 10k
wins Erme Valley Relays
wins Taunton Half Marathon
wins Teignbridge Ten
wins Dawlish Obelisk

(Ladies Team)
Wins Darmouth Regatta
Wins Totnes 10k
Wins Erme Valley Relays
Wins Teignbridge Ten

LADIES ACHIEVEMENTS

Helen Dyke

2nd Braunton 10,
2nd First Chance 10K,
2nd Fulford 5

Vet Category Wins...
1st FV35 Braunton 10k
1st FV35 First Chance
2nd FV35 Plymouth Hoe


Wendy Urban

2nd Dartmouth Regatta
3rd Totnes 10k
Wins Wellington Ten

Wins Dawlish Obelisk
Wins Teignbridge Ten
2nd Chudleigh 6

Vet Category Wins...
1st FV45 Totnes 10k
1st FV45 Chudleigh 6
1st FV45 Wellington 10m
1st FV45 Teignbridge 10
2nd FV45 Great West Run
2nd FV45 Bideford 10k
1st FV45 Plymouth Hoe
1st FV45 Bicton Blister
1st FV45 Templar Ten
1st FV40 Obelisk
1st FV45 Dart Vale 10k

Vet Category Achievements

Amelia Hall
2nd FV40 First Chance

Cathy Fewings
Wins Lustleigh 10k
3rd Dartmouth Regatta
Wins 5000 metre Club Champs
1st FVet Lustleigh 10k

1st FV40 Teignbridge Ten

Yasmin Keddad
2nd 5000 metre Club Champs

Sally Davies
3rd 5000 metre Club Champs
1st FV55 Bicton Blister

Tessa Hearfield
2nd FV55 Bideford
1st FV50 Obelisk
2nd FV45 Ruby Run

Lesley Fosbrook
1st FV55 Totnes 10k

Anne Lucas
3rd FV60 Bideford 10k
1st FV60 First Chance

MEN ACHIEVEMENTS


Jon Parkinson

3rd Lustleigh 10k
Win Belle Vue 10k
3rd Torrington Xmas Caper
2nd Dart Vale Half Marathon

Just short of a Poduim Win
4th Haytor Heller
4th Dawlish Obelisk

Vet Category Wins...
1st MVET Lustleigh
1st MV40 Totnes
2nd MV40 Haytor
1st MV40 First Chance
3rd MV40 Obelisk
1st MV40 Torrington Xmas
1st MV40 Ivybridge 10k
2nd MV40 Dart Vale 10k

Andy Longthorpe
2nd 5000 metre Club Champs

Arran Tocknell
memberArranTocknell
2nd Forest Flyer
Wins Dawlish Dash 
2nd Dawlish Obelisk,
2nd Wells 10k
2nd Exterminator 10k
3rd Bampton to Tiverton


Just short of a Poduim Win
4th Saltash Half Marathon
4th Chudleigh
5th Bideford Half Marathon


Pete Monaghan

2nd Dartmouth Regatta
Wins Paignton Regatta mile

3rd Kingsbridge 10k
2nd Chudleigh 6
2nd Plympton 10k
2nd Saltram 5k
2nd Dawlish Coastal Dash
2nd Plymouth Coaster 5k
3rd Dawlish Obelisk
3rd Cockington Xmas Caper
2nd Templar Ten
wins Dart Vale 10k


Just short of a Poduim Win
4th Lustleigh 10k
4th Duckponds
4th Exterminator 10k
5th Ivybridge 10k

Vet Category Wins...
2nd MVET Lustleigh
2nd MV45 Totnes 10k
1st MV45 Chudleigh 6
1st MV45 Duck Ponds
1st MV45 Exterminator
1st MV45 Plympton
1st MV45 Teignbridge 10
1st MV40 Templar 10
2nd MV40 Obelisk
2nd MV45 Ivybridge 10k
1st MV45 Plymouth Coasters 5k
1st MV45 Dart Vale 10k

Adam Carlson
memberadamcarlsson

wins Taunton Half Marathon
2nd Great West Run,
2nd Fulford 5,
2nd Teignbridge Ten
2nd Dart Vale Half Marathon

Just short of a Poduim Win
4th 1st Chance 10k
4th Plymouth Hoe Ten
4th Exeter 3k Winter Series

Lee Turner

Wins Lustleigh 10k
Wins Dartmouth Regatta
Wins 5000 metre Club Champs
3rd Totnes 10k
wins Kingbridge 10k
wins Chudleigh 6
2nd Taunton Half Marathon
2nd Crewkerne 9
3rd Bideford 10k
2nd Drogo 10


Just short of a Poduim Win
5th Teignbridge Ten
5th Dart Vale Half Marathon


Stephen Wilbraham

3rd Plympton Mad March 10k

Vet Category Wins...
2nd MV40 Chudleigh 6
2nd MV40 Wellington 10k
2nd MV40 Bampton Tiverton
1st MV40 Plympton 10k
2nd MV40 Teignbridge Ten


Zak Warwick

2nd Paignton Regatta Mile
3rd Exterminator 10k

Russell Hart
3rd 5000 metre Club Champs

Simon Longthorpe
2nd Lustleigh 10k
Just short of a Poduim Win

5th Dartmouth Regatta
4th Forest Flyer


Vet Category Achievements

Jason Mann
1st MV50 Templar Ten

Mark Saunders
3rd MV50 Great West Run

Mike Davies
2nd MV50 Teignbridge 10

Richard Postlethwaite
2nd MV55 Dart Vale 10k

Phillip Full
2nd MV55 Totnes 10k
2nd MV55 Chudleigh 6
2nd MV55 First Chance

Rob Court
1st MV60 Taunton Half

Barry Layton
3rd MV60 Chudleigh 6

Bill Valentine
1st MV60 Bicton Lite

Ray Brown
2nd MV60 Great West Run

Ray Wilson
2nd MV60 Plymouth Hoe

David Hyde
3rd MV60 Totnes 10k
3rd MV65 Bideford 10k
1st MV65 Tavy 7

Eric Barber
2nd MV70 Bideford 10k
 
TORBAY TRIATHLON CLUB ACHIEVEMENTS SINCE NOVEMBER 2009 TO END OF OCTOBER 2010.

Cycling, Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquathlon, Quadrathlon etc
Multisport Win 2nd 3rd Pts
Helen Dyke 3 1   11
Jason Mann 1     3
Hadleigh Davies 1     3
Gerald Barlow     1 1
 
Helen Dyke

Wins Brixham Aquathlon (long) Wins Plymouth Triathlon
Wins Rempstone Roast Mountain Bike Duathlon
2nd Cornwall Tor 103 miles


Jason Mann

Wins Brixham Aquathlon (long)

Hadleigh Davies
Wins Brixham Aquathlon (short)

Gerald Barlow

3rd Brixham Aquathlon (short)

AWARDS NIGHT
31st October 2009

Pete Monaghan

won Ron Taylor Cup
(Vet Male)

Adam Carlson
memberadamcarlsson
Sid Rowe Cup
for Club Champion win at Newquay 10k

He also won
Male Runner of the year
& 5000m track champion


Helen Dyke

Most outstanding performance of the year - London Marathon
She also won
Female Runner of the year
& Club Champion

Lee Turner

Most Consistent athlete

Rose
Most Improved senior lady

Terry Moxhay
Marsdon Merit Trophy - Coaching the Wednesdays level 1 Beginners group

Tim Peters
Most Improved male runner


Vernon
Life membership award


Wendy Urban

Brenda Peers Cup
(Vet Female)

Glynn Hughes
For level 1 coaching / helping junior coaching

Tessa Hearfield
Most Consistent Athlete

 

CLUB PHOTOS

2010 Teignbridge Ten 


2009 Dartmouth Regatta 5miler


2009 Totnes 10k


2008 Brixham 10k


2008 Brixham 10k