ON Sunday March 11 Bude Rats took part in the Seaton Grizzly, writes Katie Davis.

"20-ish muddy, hilly, boggy, beachy miles of the multiest-terrain running experience you will find this side of the end of time."

This might not sound like everybody's cup of tea but 25 Bude RATs travelled to a very sunny Seaton, Devon, joining over 1,500 other runners for the 25th anniversary of the iconic "Grizzly" off road run. Some were undertaking this enormous challenge for the first time, others had the dis/advantage (depending on how you look at it) of knowing what was in store for them.

The route makes the most of the stunning coastline around Seaton and is considered by many to be one of the toughest in the UK.

As if the climbs weren't hard enough (some parts requiring the use of a rope to haul yourself up) there are also streams and the infamous 'Valley of the Bogs', which, judging by the shrieks coming from the woods, claimed several victims and their trainers!

For the full report, and a round up of the area news and sport, please see this week's edition of the 'Post'.