THE Looe 10 miler is renowned for being ‘hillish and hellish’ but at least there was some heavenly weather for the 33 Hayle runners who joined a field of over 500 in taking on the “undulating” course on Sunday morning.

The 10-mile route took runners through West Looe and out towards Talland on the coastal road. This was followed by a loop around the Killigarth, Porthallow area, before heading back down to Talland and the last stretch before the finish.

The club is proud of all its members who took on the race, but particular mention goes to the men’s team, made up of Jacob Gardner, Kieran Murrant, Daniel Strickland, Liam O’Neill, Ian Curnow, and Jon Eldon, who were the first team home.

The women’s team, consisting of Emma Paull, Melodie Manners, Kirsty Medlock, Lee Strickland, Lucy Paull, and Lily Lorys, also did phenomenally, coming in second.

Those Hayle runners placing in the top three in their age categories were:

Emma Paull - 1st - Female 35-39

Lee Strickland - 3rd - Female 45-49

Daniel Strickland - 3rd - Male 40-44

Mark Williams - 3rd - Male 55-59

Jon Eldon - 1st - Male 60-64

In addition to the hardy runners taking on the hills at Looe today, several members braved the dark for the Tehidy Twilight Run on Saturday night - well done to Sam Collier, Sam Robinson, Marlene Grobler, and Juane Grobler!