TAC Distance Runners
Please contact markhookway@icloud.com should you have any questions or contributions regarding the web site. Some pages are password protected, so please contact me if you need the current password. See www.tonbridgeac.org.uk for further information, including new member enquiries.Site created by Mark Hookway copyright 2021.
Action coming up over next few days..
Some TAC action over the next few days. Others will be racing at some other venues) -
Future Events
Southern Athletics League (u17/20/seniors), at Ashford , Sunday 20th June now cancelled.
UK Youth Development League Upper Age Group (u17/20), at Eltham, Sunday 27th June
This is for the under 17 and 20 age group.
Details of the league are here - https://www.ukydl.org.uk
Mark Ormerod is the Team Manager.
Email - markormerod.coach@tonbridgeac.org.uk
Hawkhurst 5k and 10k, Sunday 27th June
Rachel Fagg is organising this event in conjunction with the Nice Work organisation.
Details are here - https://www.nice-work.org.uk/races/Hawkhurst10k
National Athletics League, at Bournemouth, Saturday 3rd July
This is a senior event, although under 20s plus 17s can compete and now has men and women compete, replacing the old British Leagues
Details are at - http://www.nationalathleticsleague.org.uk
Team Managers are Michael Ellis and Hannah Czarnowski so please contact them at email NALmanager@tonbridgeac.org.uk should you wish to compete.
Tonbridge AC Evening Meeting, Tuesday 6th July
We have finalised the timetable and events include 1500m and the 5000m. The latter will also include the Kent Championships.
Volunteers are needed for a number of roles. Please contact Graeme Charters at volunteers@tonbridgeac.org.uk
Please enter immediately should you wish to compete.
Details are here - https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/tacdev2/
Kent Young Athletes League (u13/15), at Dartford, Saturday 10th July
This is for the under 13 and 15 age group. Details of the league are here -
www.kcaa.org.uk/KYAL.htm
Team Managers James Taylor (boys) email jtaylor@judd.kent.sch.uk and Geraldine Jee (girls) gerryjee@icloud.com
Events 800m, 300m and relay, plus others.
UK Youth Development League Lower Age Group (u13/15), at Tonbridge, Sunday 18th July
This is for the under 13 and 15 age group.
Details of the league are here - https://www.ukydl.org.uk
Chris Hogwood is the Team Manager.
Email - chrishogwood.coach@tonbridgeac.org.uk
Future Events
Southern Athletics League (u17/20/seniors), at Ashford , Sunday 20th June now cancelled.
UK Youth Development League Upper Age Group (u17/20), at Eltham, Sunday 27th June
This is for the under 17 and 20 age group.
Details of the league are here - https://www.ukydl.org.uk
Mark Ormerod is the Team Manager.
Email - markormerod.coach@tonbridgeac.org.uk
Hawkhurst 5k and 10k, Sunday 27th June
Rachel Fagg is organising this event in conjunction with the Nice Work organisation.
Details are here - https://www.nice-work.org.uk/races/Hawkhurst10k
National Athletics League, at Bournemouth, Saturday 3rd July
This is a senior event, although under 20s plus 17s can compete and now has men and women compete, replacing the old British Leagues
Details are at - http://www.nationalathleticsleague.org.uk
Team Managers are Michael Ellis and Hannah Czarnowski so please contact them at email NALmanager@tonbridgeac.org.uk should you wish to compete.
Tonbridge AC Evening Meeting, Tuesday 6th July
We have finalised the timetable and events include 1500m and the 5000m. The latter will also include the Kent Championships.
Volunteers are needed for a number of roles. Please contact Graeme Charters at volunteers@tonbridgeac.org.uk
Please enter immediately should you wish to compete.
Details are here - https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/tacdev2/
Kent Young Athletes League (u13/15), at Dartford, Saturday 10th July
This is for the under 13 and 15 age group. Details of the league are here -
www.kcaa.org.uk/KYAL.htm
Team Managers James Taylor (boys) email jtaylor@judd.kent.sch.uk and Geraldine Jee (girls) gerryjee@icloud.com
Events 800m, 300m and relay, plus others.
UK Youth Development League Lower Age Group (u13/15), at Tonbridge, Sunday 18th July
This is for the under 13 and 15 age group.
Details of the league are here - https://www.ukydl.org.uk
Chris Hogwood is the Team Manager.
Email - chrishogwood.coach@tonbridgeac.org.uk
This week's 'Big Hitters', 8th to 14th June (Biggest improvers)
Please be aware that I can only really check pbs against the Power of 10 web site, so school match performances and the like are not included. Here are some from this week -
800 metres
Josh Greeves (u15) 2.26.71 (improved by 9.8s)
1500 metres
Annabel Warren(u15) 5.22.34 (improved by 11.5s)
3000 metres
Josh Prendergast (u17) 8.50.43 (improved by 7.5s)
2000 metres steeplechase
Matthew Dubery (u20) 6.27.12 (improved by 7.3s)
Debuts
1500 metres
Harriet Raven (u15) 5.12.67
3000 metres
George Hopkins (u17) 9.29.21
1500 metres steeplechase
Sophie Slack (u17) 5.52.08
800 metres
Josh Greeves (u15) 2.26.71 (improved by 9.8s)
1500 metres
Annabel Warren(u15) 5.22.34 (improved by 11.5s)
3000 metres
Josh Prendergast (u17) 8.50.43 (improved by 7.5s)
2000 metres steeplechase
Matthew Dubery (u20) 6.27.12 (improved by 7.3s)
Debuts
1500 metres
Harriet Raven (u15) 5.12.67
3000 metres
George Hopkins (u17) 9.29.21
1500 metres steeplechase
Sophie Slack (u17) 5.52.08
Track Town qualifier meeting, Oregon, USA, Sunday 13th June
James West bounced back from his disappointment of not making the NCAA final with a win on Sunday evening and a time just a fraction outside the Olympic qualifying mark of 3.35.00.
James ran 3.35.59, which is his best this season. He now has to consider what can be done, with the British Trials less than two weeks away.
Full results are here - results.flashresults.com/2021_06-13_TrackTownQualifier/index.htm
James ran 3.35.59, which is his best this season. He now has to consider what can be done, with the British Trials less than two weeks away.
Full results are here - results.flashresults.com/2021_06-13_TrackTownQualifier/index.htm
Above - James West ran 3.35.59 for 1500 metres at Oregon on Sunday evening
British Milers Club Grand Prix, at Watford, Saturday 12th June
Videos loaded !
800m - Ben Murphy 1.48.84 (pb nd British Champs qualifying time), Sean Molloy 1.50.76, Charlie Crick 1.52.07 (pb)
1500m - Miles Weatherseed 3.42.92 (pb), Simon Coppard 3.43.15 (pb), Kieran Reilly 3.46.94 (sb)
5000m - Alasdair Kinloch 14.30.04, Nicole Taylor 16.16.30
Full results - www.britishmilersclub.com/result/watford-grand-prix-12-june-2021/
Tonbridge summary on the Results 2021 page.
Livestream - www.vincosport.com/live/135213/
Photos here - www.flickr.com/photos/156678663@N02/sets/72157719401566028
Ben Murphy moves to 4th on the TAC all time list, behind seen Molloy, Steve Fennell and James West, whilst Miles Weatherseed and Simon Coppard go to 7th and 8th on the 1500m list. See the history section.
1500m - Miles Weatherseed 3.42.92 (pb), Simon Coppard 3.43.15 (pb), Kieran Reilly 3.46.94 (sb)
5000m - Alasdair Kinloch 14.30.04, Nicole Taylor 16.16.30
Full results - www.britishmilersclub.com/result/watford-grand-prix-12-june-2021/
Tonbridge summary on the Results 2021 page.
Livestream - www.vincosport.com/live/135213/
Photos here - www.flickr.com/photos/156678663@N02/sets/72157719401566028
Ben Murphy moves to 4th on the TAC all time list, behind seen Molloy, Steve Fennell and James West, whilst Miles Weatherseed and Simon Coppard go to 7th and 8th on the 1500m list. See the history section.
Above photos from Watford
Top - Ben Murphy and Charlie Crick
Middle - Kieran Reilly and Miles Weatherseed
Bottom - Nicole Taylor and Simon Coppard
Top - Ben Murphy and Charlie Crick
Middle - Kieran Reilly and Miles Weatherseed
Bottom - Nicole Taylor and Simon Coppard
Ben Murphy, Simon Coppard and Miles Weatherseed all moved up the TAC all time rankings at Watford
South of England Championships, at Bedford, Saturday/Sunday 12th/13th June
Stuart Brown (3.55.52) and Steve Strange (3.55.58) scored an excellent 1st and 2nd in the men's 1500 metres, having gone through 800m in 2.11.
Jordan chambers finished 3rd in the 800m on Sunday in 1.58.30.
Details - www.seaa.org.uk
Jordan chambers finished 3rd in the 800m on Sunday in 1.58.30.
Details - www.seaa.org.uk
Above - Stuart Brown and Steve Strange were 1st and 2nd in the South of England Championships 1500 metres
Kent Schools Championships, at Ashford, Saturday 12th June
There were wins for Adam Singleterry, Lily Slack, Josh Prendergast and Matthew Dubery.
A summary of TAC results is on the Results 2021 page.
Live results here - justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=ksaa12.6.21&page=schedule
A summary of TAC results is on the Results 2021 page.
Live results here - justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=ksaa12.6.21&page=schedule
Wednesday news 9th June
NCAA Championships, Eugene Oregon - 1500m James West finished 6th in his semi final and missed reaching the final by a fraction of a second. James ran 3.39.81. Full results are here - dt8v5llb2dwhs.cloudfront.net/Outdoor/2021/index.htm
British Milers Club Meeting at West London
Steve Strange ran 1.59.32 for 800m. Full results are here - www.britishmilersclub.com/result/linford-christie-stadium-9-june-2021-results/
British Milers Club Meeting at West London
Steve Strange ran 1.59.32 for 800m. Full results are here - www.britishmilersclub.com/result/linford-christie-stadium-9-june-2021-results/
This week's 'Big Hitters', 2nd to 7th June
(Biggest improvers)
Please be aware that I can only really check pbs against the Power of 10 web site, so school match performances and the like are not included. Here are some from this week -
300 metres
Ella Thomas (u15) 46.1 (improved by 0.4s)
400 metres
Ben Murphy 49.67 (improved by 0.4s)
800 metres
Polly Moses (u15) 2.34.5 (improved by 0.8s)
1200 metres
Emily Tayton 4.22.2 (improved by 9.6s)
1500 metres
Stuart Brown 3.54.76 (improved by 6.9s)
3000 metres
Dan Bradley 8.35.75 (improved by 12.8s)
Debuts
1200 metres
James Petrie (u13) 3.52.3
10,000 metres
Verity Hopkins 37.21.69
300 metres
Ella Thomas (u15) 46.1 (improved by 0.4s)
400 metres
Ben Murphy 49.67 (improved by 0.4s)
800 metres
Polly Moses (u15) 2.34.5 (improved by 0.8s)
1200 metres
Emily Tayton 4.22.2 (improved by 9.6s)
1500 metres
Stuart Brown 3.54.76 (improved by 6.9s)
3000 metres
Dan Bradley 8.35.75 (improved by 12.8s)
Debuts
1200 metres
James Petrie (u13) 3.52.3
10,000 metres
Verity Hopkins 37.21.69
TAC Takeaways Mentoring - Update Tuesday 8th June
Mark Hookway talks about training in the lead up to a race.
National Athletics League at Tonbridge, Sunday 6th June
Videos loaded !
Full 5 hours live stream now on YouTube at - Mark Hookway Channel
Event videos being loaded.
400m men Ben Murphy 1st B string 49.67 pb
800 men Sean Molloy 1st A string 1.50.21 Kieran Reilly 2nd B string 1.53.32, Charlie Crick non scoring 1.54.01
800m women Annabel Carter 2nd A string 2.20.71, Pandora Banbury disqualified
1500 men Stuart Brown 2nd A string 3.54.76 pb,Jordan Chambers 1st B string 3.54.80 pb
1500m women Annabel Carter 2nd A string 4.45.47, Harriet Woolley 2nd B string 4.53.54 pb
3000m men Steve Strange 1st A string 8.30.11, James Kingston 1st B string 8.30.40 pb, Dan Bradley 8.35.75 pb (although shoes maybe not legal)
3000m women Abianne Coates 3rd A string 11.45.90
3000m steeplechase (now water jump) Michael Ellis 1st A string 9.39.66, Sam Crick 1st B string 10.10.24
Full results are on the Results 2021 page.
Photos - www.flickr.com/photos/organize/?start_tab=new_set
Event videos being loaded.
400m men Ben Murphy 1st B string 49.67 pb
800 men Sean Molloy 1st A string 1.50.21 Kieran Reilly 2nd B string 1.53.32, Charlie Crick non scoring 1.54.01
800m women Annabel Carter 2nd A string 2.20.71, Pandora Banbury disqualified
1500 men Stuart Brown 2nd A string 3.54.76 pb,Jordan Chambers 1st B string 3.54.80 pb
1500m women Annabel Carter 2nd A string 4.45.47, Harriet Woolley 2nd B string 4.53.54 pb
3000m men Steve Strange 1st A string 8.30.11, James Kingston 1st B string 8.30.40 pb, Dan Bradley 8.35.75 pb (although shoes maybe not legal)
3000m women Abianne Coates 3rd A string 11.45.90
3000m steeplechase (now water jump) Michael Ellis 1st A string 9.39.66, Sam Crick 1st B string 10.10.24
Full results are on the Results 2021 page.
Photos - www.flickr.com/photos/organize/?start_tab=new_set
| nal-timetable-2021.pdf30894.docx-1.pdf |
Photos above
Line 1 Sean Molloy, Charlie Crick & Kieran Reilly, Kieran Reilly
Line 2 Pandora Banbury, Michael Ellis, Abianne Cioates & Leonora Lynn
Line 3 Ben Murphy. Jordan Chambers & Stuart Brown, Annabel Carter
Line 4 Harriet Woolley, Steve Strange/Dan Bradley/James Kingston, Steve Strange/James Kingston
Line 1 Sean Molloy, Charlie Crick & Kieran Reilly, Kieran Reilly
Line 2 Pandora Banbury, Michael Ellis, Abianne Cioates & Leonora Lynn
Line 3 Ben Murphy. Jordan Chambers & Stuart Brown, Annabel Carter
Line 4 Harriet Woolley, Steve Strange/Dan Bradley/James Kingston, Steve Strange/James Kingston
British Championships/Olympic Trials - TAC Qualifiers so far
The British Championships take place at Manchester between 25th and 27th June. Qualifying times and other information can be found here - www.britishathletics.org.uk/athlete-information-muller-british-athletics-championships-2021/
TAC qualifiers (times must be set in 2020 or 2021) are -
800m - James West (will do 1500m)
1500m - James West, Simon Coppard, Miles Weatherseed, Sean Molloy, Kieran Reilly, Chris Olley (likely will do 5000m)
5000m - Chris Olley
TAC qualifiers (times must be set in 2020 or 2021) are -
800m - James West (will do 1500m)
1500m - James West, Simon Coppard, Miles Weatherseed, Sean Molloy, Kieran Reilly, Chris Olley (likely will do 5000m)
5000m - Chris Olley
Saturday 5th June news
UK Youth Development League (u13/15) at Crawley
Results are now on the Results 2021 page. There were A-string wins for Ella Thomas (300m) and James Petrie (1200m) with almost all the distance runners making their debut or running pbs.
British Milers Club Academy Meeting at Milton Keynes
1500m Toby Emm (u20) 4.07.80 (pb by 4.3s), Lily Slack (u15) 4.53.20
Full results here - www.britishmilersclub.com/result/milton-keynes-pb-classic-05-june-2021-results/
British 10,000m Championships at Birmingham
Women's B race Verity Hopkins (debut) 37.21.69, Nicole Taylor did not finish)
Men's C race Corey De'Ath 31.46.29
Full results here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/not/
Results are now on the Results 2021 page. There were A-string wins for Ella Thomas (300m) and James Petrie (1200m) with almost all the distance runners making their debut or running pbs.
British Milers Club Academy Meeting at Milton Keynes
1500m Toby Emm (u20) 4.07.80 (pb by 4.3s), Lily Slack (u15) 4.53.20
Full results here - www.britishmilersclub.com/result/milton-keynes-pb-classic-05-june-2021-results/
British 10,000m Championships at Birmingham
Women's B race Verity Hopkins (debut) 37.21.69, Nicole Taylor did not finish)
Men's C race Corey De'Ath 31.46.29
Full results here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/not/
Stumpton Twilight Meet, Portland, USA, Thursday 3rd June
Chris Olley will be disappointed with his 14.23.82 clocking over 5000m.
Full results are here - live.athletictiming.net/meets/10080/events/337533/results
Full results are here - live.athletictiming.net/meets/10080/events/337533/results
This week's 'Big Hitters', 25th May to 2nd June
(Biggest improvers)
800 metres
Harrison Fraser (u15) 2.17.06 (improved by 17.2s)
Lucas Gorrill (u15) 2.31.84 (improved by 15.7s)
Ella Thomas (u15) 2.28.60 (improved by 5.5s)
1500 metres
Simon Coppard 3.44.16 (improved by 6.8s)
5000 metres
Alasdair Kinloch 14.08.63 (improved by 21.3s)
2000m steeplechase
Ben Cole (M35) 6.36.46 (improved by 45.1s)
5km road
Nicole Taylor 15.53.4 (improved by 3.6s)
10km road
Matt Dennis 34.56 (improved by 26s)
Nichola Evans 39.28 (improved by 6s)
Debuts
800 metres
Oliver Head (u15) 2.21.02
Polly Moses (u15) 2.35.32
3000 metres
Verity Hopkins 10.17.44
Leonora Lynn (u20) 12.30.44
2000m steeplechase
Matthew Dubery 6.34.72
5km road
Rob Miller 16.06.9
10km road
Alice Wood 42.54
Harrison Fraser (u15) 2.17.06 (improved by 17.2s)
Lucas Gorrill (u15) 2.31.84 (improved by 15.7s)
Ella Thomas (u15) 2.28.60 (improved by 5.5s)
1500 metres
Simon Coppard 3.44.16 (improved by 6.8s)
5000 metres
Alasdair Kinloch 14.08.63 (improved by 21.3s)
2000m steeplechase
Ben Cole (M35) 6.36.46 (improved by 45.1s)
5km road
Nicole Taylor 15.53.4 (improved by 3.6s)
10km road
Matt Dennis 34.56 (improved by 26s)
Nichola Evans 39.28 (improved by 6s)
Debuts
800 metres
Oliver Head (u15) 2.21.02
Polly Moses (u15) 2.35.32
3000 metres
Verity Hopkins 10.17.44
Leonora Lynn (u20) 12.30.44
2000m steeplechase
Matthew Dubery 6.34.72
5km road
Rob Miller 16.06.9
10km road
Alice Wood 42.54
Hercules Wimbledon Middle Distance Night, Wednesday 2nd June
Videos loading !
Using some of the royalties from the books "Come on Tonbridge ! - Diary of a Dreamer" it was possible to stage an invitation men's 1500m at Wimbledon and offer prize money to the fastest women in the mixed races. Elliot Giles subsequently asked to race and won in fine style in 3.40.36, with a mass of athletes battling behind him. Sean Molloy ran 3.44.90 to finish 3rd and Ben Murphy 3.47.42 for 9th, both running under 3.50 for the first time. For Sean, it was an Olympic Trials qualifying time, being inside the 3.47 standard and I think TAC now has five in this one event ! Sean moves to 11th on the TAC all time list.
James Kingston went under 4 minutes for the first time with 3.57.03 in the open 1500m, race 6, a pb by 3.5s, whilst Steve Strange was disappointed with his 4.04.56, having lead early on.
In the 3000m Tom Woolley ran 10.13.51 in race 2 and James Pigot had his first race over the distance since 2012 and recorded 10.08.08 in race 2.
Full results are available here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/middistherc/
Photos here - www.flickr.com/photos/organize/?start_tab=new_set
James Kingston went under 4 minutes for the first time with 3.57.03 in the open 1500m, race 6, a pb by 3.5s, whilst Steve Strange was disappointed with his 4.04.56, having lead early on.
In the 3000m Tom Woolley ran 10.13.51 in race 2 and James Pigot had his first race over the distance since 2012 and recorded 10.08.08 in race 2.
Full results are available here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/middistherc/
Photos here - www.flickr.com/photos/organize/?start_tab=new_set
Above - James Kingston, Ben Murphy and Sean Molloy all 1500m pbs at Wimbledon
Bedgebury Pinetum Summer Series, Wednesday 2nd June
Charlie Ellison with 39.05 and Russell McIntyre with 42.12 finished the 10k event.
Results are here - www.nice-work.org.uk/races/bedgebury-series-2/2021
Results are here - www.nice-work.org.uk/races/bedgebury-series-2/2021
Tonbridge AC Open Meeting, Tuesday 1st June
Videos loaded !
Well done to all the athletes and many thanks to all the officials and volunteers that helped the meeting run so smoothly.
Results are here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/tacdev1/event/
Summary of distance runners results on the Results 2021 page.
Results are here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/tacdev1/event/
Summary of distance runners results on the Results 2021 page.
Above - Annabel Carter (88) and Lily Stewart (55) ranked first and second on the TAC 800m rankings this year
Aldershot Open Meeting, Monday 31st May
Videos loading !
Three TAC athletes took part at this meeting -
1500 metres - Jordan Chambers 3.59.51 (pb by 5.5s), Luke Reeves 4.22.13 (pb by 3.8s)
3000 metres - Verity Hopkins 10.17.44 (debut)
Full results are here - docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQ8jcgIowWnWxvt3Eto5riCMgJ8ZtCSQsX5aLhTLcBFbblrvk0YX8n7sibrnO5QaMkwffVVYKMRBkM6/pubhtml?gid=1899026524&single=true
Photos are here - www.flickr.com/photos/organize/?start_tab=new_set
1500 metres - Jordan Chambers 3.59.51 (pb by 5.5s), Luke Reeves 4.22.13 (pb by 3.8s)
3000 metres - Verity Hopkins 10.17.44 (debut)
Full results are here - docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQ8jcgIowWnWxvt3Eto5riCMgJ8ZtCSQsX5aLhTLcBFbblrvk0YX8n7sibrnO5QaMkwffVVYKMRBkM6/pubhtml?gid=1899026524&single=true
Photos are here - www.flickr.com/photos/organize/?start_tab=new_set
Above - Jordan Chambers, Verity Hopkins and Luke Reeves at Aldershot
UK Youth Development League, (u17/20) Sunday 30th May
Videos loaded !
Tonbridge finished 5th of the 6 teams in action.
The distance runners results were -
Under 20 men 2000m steeplechase - 1st Matthew Dubery 6.34.72 (debut)
Under 20 men 800m - 2nd A James Kingston 1.58.45 (pb by 3.3s, although has quicker school time), 1st B Fraser Gordon 2.06.38, Non scoring Alex Beeston 2.06.72 (pb by 2.0s)
Under 20 women 3000m - 4th A Leonora Lynn 12.30.44 (first ever track race)
Under 17 men 800m - 2nd A Angus Currie 2.04.24 (pb 4.8s)
Photos here - www.flickr.com/photos/organize/?start_tab=new_set
and at Mark Hookway's Facebook page
The distance runners results were -
Under 20 men 2000m steeplechase - 1st Matthew Dubery 6.34.72 (debut)
Under 20 men 800m - 2nd A James Kingston 1.58.45 (pb by 3.3s, although has quicker school time), 1st B Fraser Gordon 2.06.38, Non scoring Alex Beeston 2.06.72 (pb by 2.0s)
Under 20 women 3000m - 4th A Leonora Lynn 12.30.44 (first ever track race)
Under 17 men 800m - 2nd A Angus Currie 2.04.24 (pb 4.8s)
Photos here - www.flickr.com/photos/organize/?start_tab=new_set
and at Mark Hookway's Facebook page
Top - Fraser Gordon and Alex Beeston, James Kingston
Middle - Leonora Lynn, Matthew Dubery
Bottom - Angus Currie, 4x400m team
Middle - Leonora Lynn, Matthew Dubery
Bottom - Angus Currie, 4x400m team
Folkestone 10km Road Race, Sunday 30th May
3rd Dan Bradley 31.43 (pb by 15s), 18th Matt Dennis 34.56 (pb by 26s), 33rd Phoebe Barker (2nd women) 37.07, 60th Nicola Evans 39.28 (5th female) (pb by 6s), 96th Alice Wood (10th female) 42.54 (debut), 223rd Alex Slack 49.35.
Full results are here - www.nice-work.org.uk/races/folkestone-coastal-10k/2021
Full results are here - www.nice-work.org.uk/races/folkestone-coastal-10k/2021
Above at Folkestone 10k - Dan Bradley, Matt Dennis, Phoebe Barker
Alice Wood, Nichola Evans
Photos courtesy of Richard Owen
Alice Wood, Nichola Evans
Photos courtesy of Richard Owen
Portland Track Festival, USA, Saturday 29th May
Chris Olley was hanging on in heat 2 of the men's 1500 metres, which was comprised of a top class field. He was rewarded with a new personal best of 3.42.32 in 12th place.
Chris moves to 6th on the TAC all time list, going ahead of Dom Brown, whilst Simon Coppard goes to 8th after his race at Manchester.
Chris moves to 6th on the TAC all time list, going ahead of Dom Brown, whilst Simon Coppard goes to 8th after his race at Manchester.
Above - Chris Olley after his 3.42.32 pb for 1500 metres
NCAA West Region Championships, Texas, Saturday 29th May
James West finished 3rd in his 1500m quarter final in 3.38.96, as season's best to qualify for the NCAA Championships in June.
Results are here - dt8v5llb2dwhs.cloudfront.net/OutdoorRegionals/2021/West/index.htm
Video is here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SD16pTHXFU
Results are here - dt8v5llb2dwhs.cloudfront.net/OutdoorRegionals/2021/West/index.htm
Video is here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SD16pTHXFU
British Milers Club Grand Prix, at Sports City, Manchester, Saturday 29th May
Charlie Crick 800m E race 5th in 1.52.94 (pb by 0.5s)
Simon Coppard 1500m B 2nd in 3.44.16 (pb by 6.8s)
Alasdair Kinloch 5000m A race 6th in 14.08.63 (pb by 21.3s)
Kieran Reilly 5000m A race 12th in 14.35.56
Alex Howard 5000m A race did not finish
Results - https://www.britishmilersclub.com/results/
Videos - www.vincosport.com/event/british-milers-club-grand-prix-sportcity-2021/
Simon Coppard 1500m B 2nd in 3.44.16 (pb by 6.8s)
Alasdair Kinloch 5000m A race 6th in 14.08.63 (pb by 21.3s)
Kieran Reilly 5000m A race 12th in 14.35.56
Alex Howard 5000m A race did not finish
Results - https://www.britishmilersclub.com/results/
Videos - www.vincosport.com/event/british-milers-club-grand-prix-sportcity-2021/
Wiltshire County Championships, Saturday 29th May
Ben Cole won the 2000m steeplechase in 6.36.46. It's a big pb by 45.1s as he last ran one in 2012.
There is no TAC over 35s record for this event, but I imagine it is one.
There is no TAC over 35s record for this event, but I imagine it is one.
Battersea Under The Lights 5k, Friday 28th May
5th Corey De’Ath 14.23.5, 22nd Stuart Brown 14.50.8, 72nd Nathan Chapman 15.48.9 78th and 1st female Nicole Taylor 15.53.4 (pb by 3.6s), 95th Rob Miller 16.06.9 (debut)
Nicole's time breaks her own club record from 2019 and will put her 6th on the 2021 UK road rankings.
More details to follow.
Results here - https://results.racetimingsolutions.co.uk
Nicole's time breaks her own club record from 2019 and will put her 6th on the 2021 UK road rankings.
More details to follow.
Results here - https://results.racetimingsolutions.co.uk
Above - Nicole Taylor wins at Battersea and sets a new TAC club road 5km record
Above
Top - Corey De'Ath and Nathan Chapman (3)
Bottom - Rob Miller and Stuart Brown
Battersea photos courtesy of Richard Owen
Top - Corey De'Ath and Nathan Chapman (3)
Bottom - Rob Miller and Stuart Brown
Battersea photos courtesy of Richard Owen
NCAA West Region Championships, Texas, Wednesday 26th May
James West safely negotiated round 1 of the men's 1500 metres, at the National Collegiate West Regional Championships.
He ran 3.45.45 in heat 4. The event consists of a second round, known as the NCAA quarter final, where there will be two races, with 12 athletes. The top 5 and 1 fastest loser in each go through to the National Championships, next month.
Live Results - https://dt8v5llb2dwhs.cloudfront.net/OutdoorRegionals/2021/West/index.htm
Video here after 53 minutes - www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJ28_x5sZ-A
He ran 3.45.45 in heat 4. The event consists of a second round, known as the NCAA quarter final, where there will be two races, with 12 athletes. The top 5 and 1 fastest loser in each go through to the National Championships, next month.
Live Results - https://dt8v5llb2dwhs.cloudfront.net/OutdoorRegionals/2021/West/index.htm
Video here after 53 minutes - www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJ28_x5sZ-A
Above - James West leads his heat at the NCAA West Region Championships
TAC Takeaways Mentoring - Update Thursday 27th May
Stuart Brown talks about comparing yourself to others at training and races
Stuart has had some good results recently, including an 8.19 clocking for 3000 metres and a 14.48 road 5km.
Mark Hookway on praising young athletes and motivation
Kent Young Athletes League, at Dartford, Sunday 23rd May
The first league meeting of the season took place at Dartford for the under 13 and 15 age groups.
In division 1 Tonbridge finished 3rd of the 8 teams, behind Blackheath and Medway & Maidstone.
The distance runners results across both divisions included -
Under 13 Boys
1500m 2nd A string James Petrie 5.06.3, 1st B string William Bachelor 5.12.5 (debut)
Under 13 Girls 1500m 4th A string Emily Tayton 4.31.8 (debut) , 2nd B string Neve Raymond 4.22.0 (debut)
Under 15 Boys 1500m 2nd A string Harrison Fraser 4.39.6 (pb by 3.2s), 2nd B string Jack Hammal 4.43.7 (pb by 6.5s)
Under 15 Girls 300m 6th A string Lily Slack 48.8 (debut), 1500m 5th A string Polly Moses 5.28.0 (pb by 3.6s), 5th B string Ella Thomas 5.41.3 (debut)
Non scoring
1500m under 13 boys Camden Gansen 5.30.1 (pb by 10.9s)
1200m under 13 girls Sena Wright 4.33.8 (debut)
1500m under 15 boys Daniel Jeddo 5.03.2 (debut)
Final results are on the Results 2021 page.
In division 1 Tonbridge finished 3rd of the 8 teams, behind Blackheath and Medway & Maidstone.
The distance runners results across both divisions included -
Under 13 Boys
1500m 2nd A string James Petrie 5.06.3, 1st B string William Bachelor 5.12.5 (debut)
Under 13 Girls 1500m 4th A string Emily Tayton 4.31.8 (debut) , 2nd B string Neve Raymond 4.22.0 (debut)
Under 15 Boys 1500m 2nd A string Harrison Fraser 4.39.6 (pb by 3.2s), 2nd B string Jack Hammal 4.43.7 (pb by 6.5s)
Under 15 Girls 300m 6th A string Lily Slack 48.8 (debut), 1500m 5th A string Polly Moses 5.28.0 (pb by 3.6s), 5th B string Ella Thomas 5.41.3 (debut)
Non scoring
1500m under 13 boys Camden Gansen 5.30.1 (pb by 10.9s)
1200m under 13 girls Sena Wright 4.33.8 (debut)
1500m under 15 boys Daniel Jeddo 5.03.2 (debut)
Final results are on the Results 2021 page.
Loughborough International, Sunday 23rd May
Miles Weatherseed finished 9th in the 1500m in 3.49.13, well outside his pb from the week before.
Full results - http://bit.ly/LIA-2021
Full results - http://bit.ly/LIA-2021
lsle of Sheppey 10km road race, Sunday 23rd May
Tina Oldershaw was First Lady and 21st overall in this 10k in 42.00, whilst Maurice Marchant 208th in 65.45 and 72 years old and still going strong.
Saturday 22nd May Round Up
There were TAC Distance Runners in at least four venues -
Krono Sports Dorney Lake Half Marathon
Verity Hopkins won the women's race in 79.37, which was quite an improvement on her previous best of 91.35 set last year !
Full results are here - mytime.kronosports.uk/results.aspx?CId=20177&RId=109
Basingstoke and Mid Hants Two Lap Open Meeting
Videos loaded !
Four TAC runners were in action -
Race 9 - 2nd Jess Murphy 2.24.27 (pb by 19.6s)
Race 20 - 1st Jordan Chambers 1.55.99 (pb by 3.7s)
Race 21 - 1st Ben Murphy 1.50.32 (2nd fastest time ever), 3rd Sean Molloy 1.51.10
Full results should appear here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/bmhac/
Blackheath and Bromley Open Meeting
TAC distance runners results were -
800m race 3 - 3rd Ethan Rocks (u17) 2.04.46 (pb by 5.5s)
1500m race 5 - 8th Annabel Carter 4.41.75 (pb by 4.4s)
3000m race 1 - 4th Isaac Arnott (u17) 9.18.70 (debut)
3000m race 2 - 2nd Lily Slack (u15) 10.19.78
5000m race 1 - 2nd Michael Ellis 15.41.03
Full results are here - justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=bandb22.5.21&page=results
Milton Keynes 3000 metres night
Corey De'Ath finished 5th in the A race 8.14.71 which was a pb by 6.5s and Steve Strange finished strongly to run a season's best of 8.21.71.
Full results are here - www.mkac.org.uk/static/21mk3000results.htm
Krono Sports Dorney Lake Half Marathon
Verity Hopkins won the women's race in 79.37, which was quite an improvement on her previous best of 91.35 set last year !
Full results are here - mytime.kronosports.uk/results.aspx?CId=20177&RId=109
Basingstoke and Mid Hants Two Lap Open Meeting
Videos loaded !
Four TAC runners were in action -
Race 9 - 2nd Jess Murphy 2.24.27 (pb by 19.6s)
Race 20 - 1st Jordan Chambers 1.55.99 (pb by 3.7s)
Race 21 - 1st Ben Murphy 1.50.32 (2nd fastest time ever), 3rd Sean Molloy 1.51.10
Full results should appear here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/bmhac/
Blackheath and Bromley Open Meeting
TAC distance runners results were -
800m race 3 - 3rd Ethan Rocks (u17) 2.04.46 (pb by 5.5s)
1500m race 5 - 8th Annabel Carter 4.41.75 (pb by 4.4s)
3000m race 1 - 4th Isaac Arnott (u17) 9.18.70 (debut)
3000m race 2 - 2nd Lily Slack (u15) 10.19.78
5000m race 1 - 2nd Michael Ellis 15.41.03
Full results are here - justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=bandb22.5.21&page=results
Milton Keynes 3000 metres night
Corey De'Ath finished 5th in the A race 8.14.71 which was a pb by 6.5s and Steve Strange finished strongly to run a season's best of 8.21.71.
Full results are here - www.mkac.org.uk/static/21mk3000results.htm
Above - Right Jordan Chambers, Ben Murphy, Jess Murphy, Sean Molloy. Left Jordan Chambers
Bottom - Right Jess Murphy. Right Ben Murphy wins
Bottom - Right Jess Murphy. Right Ben Murphy wins
British Milers Club Regional Event, Thursday 20th May
Charlie Crick opened his track season when finishing 4th in 1.54.04 in the A race at 800 metres. This was just 0.6s away from his pb, so considering the terrible weather he will hope to go faster soon.
Full results are here - www.britishmilersclub.com/result/leeds-20-may-2021-results/
Full results are here - www.britishmilersclub.com/result/leeds-20-may-2021-results/
Hercules Wimbledon Distance Night, Wednesday 19th May
Videos loading !
There were some big pbs run over 3000m at Wimbledon. TAC had eight runners in action, although Ryan Driscoll was just pacing the men's 3000m A race. In that contest there were six from the club.
3000m race 4, A race -
3rd Alex Howard 8.14.39 (pb by 22.6s), 4th Kieran Reilly 8.15.74 (missed 8 year old pb by 0.4s), 5th Stuart Brown 8.19.66 (pb by 31.6s), 6th Steve Strange 8.25.03, 9th James Kingston 8.31.63 (pb by 14.8s), 10th Cameron Payas 8.31.93 (pb by 19.3s)
3000m race 2
1st Sam Crick 9.13.91 (first track race since August 2018)
Alex Howard's time puts him around 15th on the TAC all time list, just above Kieran Reilly and behind Tom Holden and Donald Carter.
Full results are here with more details to follow -
data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/distherc/event/
3000m race 4, A race -
3rd Alex Howard 8.14.39 (pb by 22.6s), 4th Kieran Reilly 8.15.74 (missed 8 year old pb by 0.4s), 5th Stuart Brown 8.19.66 (pb by 31.6s), 6th Steve Strange 8.25.03, 9th James Kingston 8.31.63 (pb by 14.8s), 10th Cameron Payas 8.31.93 (pb by 19.3s)
3000m race 2
1st Sam Crick 9.13.91 (first track race since August 2018)
Alex Howard's time puts him around 15th on the TAC all time list, just above Kieran Reilly and behind Tom Holden and Donald Carter.
Full results are here with more details to follow -
data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/distherc/event/
Above - Alex Howard, Kieran Reilly, Stuart Brown & Cameron Payas
Below - Steve Strange, James Kingston, Sam Crick
Below - Steve Strange, James Kingston, Sam Crick
PAC-12 Championships, Friday to Sunday, 14th to 16th May
James West ran 3.42.02 in his heat of these Conference Championships and qualified for Sunday's final.
In the final James finished 4th in a seasons best of 3.41.42.
Full results are here - finishedresults.trackscoreboard.com/meets/9620/events
In the final James finished 4th in a seasons best of 3.41.42.
Full results are here - finishedresults.trackscoreboard.com/meets/9620/events
Portland Distance Carnival, Sunday 16th May
George Duggan improved his 1500 metres season's best to 3.48.26, when finishing 6th at this meeting.
Full results are here - www.tfrrs.org/results/70185/4267349/Portland_Distance_Carnival/Men_1500m_Run/
Full results are here - www.tfrrs.org/results/70185/4267349/Portland_Distance_Carnival/Men_1500m_Run/
Betteshanger 5 mile races, Sunday 16th May
Dan Bradley and Nichola Evans won the 5 men's and women's 5 miles races, near Dover, whilst Cain Bradley placed 50th.
Dan and Nichola clearly had terrific runs, so it was frustrating to get reports of a short course, especially when advertised beforehand as accurate.
Full results are here - www.nice-work.org.uk/races/Betteshanger10/2021
Dan and Nichola clearly had terrific runs, so it was frustrating to get reports of a short course, especially when advertised beforehand as accurate.
Full results are here - www.nice-work.org.uk/races/Betteshanger10/2021
The Track Meet, Irvine, California, Saturday 15th May
Chris Olley had a disappointing run over 5000 metres finishing 13th in the men's section 2 race in 14.09.30, which is almost 30s outside his pb.
Wednesday Night Action, 12th May
British Milers Club Meeting, at Linford Christie Stadium, West London
Ben Murphy had his first 800m race of the season and won convincingly in 1.51.63, being two seconds clear.
Full results are here - justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=tvh12.5.21&page=schedule
University of Birmingham Meeting
Miles Weatherseed had one of the best performances of his career, finishing a close third in the men's 1500 metres A race with a new pb of 3.44.93. This was an improvement of 2.2s.
Full results are here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/uobtf2/event/T07/1/1/
Loughborough University Meeting
Simon Coppard ran 3.50.93 for 1500m. Full results are awaited.
Simon's previous pb was 4.10.97 from four years ago and after struggling with various injuries it is great to see him race so well.
PB5k Road Race at Ardingly
Full results are here and also on the Results 2021 page - results.eventchiptiming.com/results.aspx?CId=16202&RId=5034
Women
1st Nicole Taylor 16.08
5th Verity Hopkins 17.02 (pb by 10s)
6th Phoebe Barker 17.02 (road debut, 58s better than parkrun)
21st Harriet Woolley 18.29 (road debut, 26s better than parkrun)
24th Alice Wood 18.34 (road debut)
52nd Sophie Slack 20.22
Men
2nd Stuart Brown 14.48 (pb by 1s)
49th Huxley Crush (u17) 16.19 (road debut, 2.29 better than parkrun)
57th Harry Lawson 16.23 (road debut, equal to parkrun)
114th Tom Woolley (m40) 17.16 (road debut, 16s better than parkrun)
122nd Jason Barton (m40) 17.21 (road debut)
130th Adam Tibbals (m45) 17.28 (road debut, 48s better than parkrun)
154th James Pigot 18.13 (road debut)
157th Anthony Crush (m45) 18.17 (road debut, 1.10 better than parkrun)
182nd Mark Pitcairn-Knowles (m55) 18.47 (pb by 30s, 11s outside parkrun best)
Luke Reeves also ran but did not finish after being on for big pb with 500m to go.
* all comparisons from power of 10
Ben Murphy had his first 800m race of the season and won convincingly in 1.51.63, being two seconds clear.
Full results are here - justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=tvh12.5.21&page=schedule
University of Birmingham Meeting
Miles Weatherseed had one of the best performances of his career, finishing a close third in the men's 1500 metres A race with a new pb of 3.44.93. This was an improvement of 2.2s.
Full results are here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/uobtf2/event/T07/1/1/
Loughborough University Meeting
Simon Coppard ran 3.50.93 for 1500m. Full results are awaited.
Simon's previous pb was 4.10.97 from four years ago and after struggling with various injuries it is great to see him race so well.
PB5k Road Race at Ardingly
Full results are here and also on the Results 2021 page - results.eventchiptiming.com/results.aspx?CId=16202&RId=5034
Women
1st Nicole Taylor 16.08
5th Verity Hopkins 17.02 (pb by 10s)
6th Phoebe Barker 17.02 (road debut, 58s better than parkrun)
21st Harriet Woolley 18.29 (road debut, 26s better than parkrun)
24th Alice Wood 18.34 (road debut)
52nd Sophie Slack 20.22
Men
2nd Stuart Brown 14.48 (pb by 1s)
49th Huxley Crush (u17) 16.19 (road debut, 2.29 better than parkrun)
57th Harry Lawson 16.23 (road debut, equal to parkrun)
114th Tom Woolley (m40) 17.16 (road debut, 16s better than parkrun)
122nd Jason Barton (m40) 17.21 (road debut)
130th Adam Tibbals (m45) 17.28 (road debut, 48s better than parkrun)
154th James Pigot 18.13 (road debut)
157th Anthony Crush (m45) 18.17 (road debut, 1.10 better than parkrun)
182nd Mark Pitcairn-Knowles (m55) 18.47 (pb by 30s, 11s outside parkrun best)
Luke Reeves also ran but did not finish after being on for big pb with 500m to go.
* all comparisons from power of 10
|
|
Above - Nicole Taylor and Stuart Brown headed a string of terrific TAC performances at Ardingly
(photos courtesy of Richard Owen)
(photos courtesy of Richard Owen)
Tonbridge AC Evening Meeting, Tuesday 1st June
Please find in the file below full details of the next meeting that we will be hosting at Tonbridge School.
Entries can be made here - https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/tacdev1/
The cost of entry is £6 per event, to help cover track hire and the cost of electronic timing.
Entries will close at midnight on Friday 28th May. However, should take up be slow we may well open up entries from non TAC members after 21st May, so please enter as soon as possible should you plan to compete.
Every attendee must have completed the health declaration form (do so now if you haven’t and simply report any change in circumstances thereafter) -https://forms.gle/1ukCxumrw4Y7QQgEA
Athletes please use the lower fields for warm up, especially distance runners
Everyone please follow the guidelines on social distancing and respond effectively to requests by officials and volunteers
Events will generally be seeded by ability so a mix of ages will often be competing against each other.
Volunteers needed for a number of roles. Please contact Graeme Charters at volunteers@tonbridgeac.org.uk
Entries can be made here - https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/tacdev1/
The cost of entry is £6 per event, to help cover track hire and the cost of electronic timing.
Entries will close at midnight on Friday 28th May. However, should take up be slow we may well open up entries from non TAC members after 21st May, so please enter as soon as possible should you plan to compete.
Every attendee must have completed the health declaration form (do so now if you haven’t and simply report any change in circumstances thereafter) -https://forms.gle/1ukCxumrw4Y7QQgEA
Athletes please use the lower fields for warm up, especially distance runners
Everyone please follow the guidelines on social distancing and respond effectively to requests by officials and volunteers
Events will generally be seeded by ability so a mix of ages will often be competing against each other.
Volunteers needed for a number of roles. Please contact Graeme Charters at volunteers@tonbridgeac.org.uk
| tonbridge_athletic_club_meeting_1st_june_2021_timetable.doc |
This week's 'Big Hitters', 5th to 10th May
(Biggest improvers)
Please be aware that I can only really check pbs against the Power of 10 web site, so school match performances and the like are not included. Here are some from this week -
300 metres
Lily Stewart (u17) 42.58 (improved by 1.8s)
800 metres
Angus Currie (u17) 2.09.06 (improved by 1.3s)
Huxley Crush (u17) 2.08.72 (improved by 1.1s)
1500 metres
Jack Hammal (u15) 4.50.28 (improved by 9.0s)
Ella Ayden (u15) 5.16.98 (improved by 6.2s)
5km Road
Corey De'Ath 14.17 (improved by 12s)
Debuts
5km road
Ryan Driscoll 14.37
300 metres
Lily Stewart (u17) 42.58 (improved by 1.8s)
800 metres
Angus Currie (u17) 2.09.06 (improved by 1.3s)
Huxley Crush (u17) 2.08.72 (improved by 1.1s)
1500 metres
Jack Hammal (u15) 4.50.28 (improved by 9.0s)
Ella Ayden (u15) 5.16.98 (improved by 6.2s)
5km Road
Corey De'Ath 14.17 (improved by 12s)
Debuts
5km road
Ryan Driscoll 14.37
A few other weekend results Saturday and Sunday 8th/9th May
Saturday
British Milers Club Grand Prix at Trafford
1500m A race 12th Kieran Reilly 3.52.45
1500m B race 3rd Miles Weatherseed 3.48.99
Full results - www.britishmilersclub.com/result/trafford-grand-prix-8th-may/
Bewl Trail Half Marathon
3rd Jordan Saul
Full results - www.timingmonkey.co.uk/results/BewlMay21/
Portland Twilight Meeting, Oregon, USA
George Duggan finished 10th in the section 1 men's 1500m race in 3.49.76
Full results are here - www.tfrrs.org/results/69063/4257197/Portland_Twilight/
Sunday
Swindon Harriers Meeting
Ben Cole just missed Huw Evans TAC over 35 record for 3000m when he won in 8.49.33 at Swindon.
British Milers Club Grand Prix at Trafford
1500m A race 12th Kieran Reilly 3.52.45
1500m B race 3rd Miles Weatherseed 3.48.99
Full results - www.britishmilersclub.com/result/trafford-grand-prix-8th-may/
Bewl Trail Half Marathon
3rd Jordan Saul
Full results - www.timingmonkey.co.uk/results/BewlMay21/
Portland Twilight Meeting, Oregon, USA
George Duggan finished 10th in the section 1 men's 1500m race in 3.49.76
Full results are here - www.tfrrs.org/results/69063/4257197/Portland_Twilight/
Sunday
Swindon Harriers Meeting
Ben Cole just missed Huw Evans TAC over 35 record for 3000m when he won in 8.49.33 at Swindon.
Kent Championships, Sunday 9th May - Day 2
Videos loaded !
Senior Men 800m 5th Jordan Chambers 1.59.79
Senior Women 1500m 4th Annabel Carter 4.46.15
Under 20 Men 800m 1st Adam Singleterry 2.04.25
Under 17 Women 1500m 8th (overall on time) Ella Ayden 5.16.98
Under 17 Men 800m 4th Angus Currie 2.09.08
Under 15 Girls 1500m 1st Lily Slack 4.50.98
Some photos here - www.flickr.com/photos/156678663@N02/albums
Senior Women 1500m 4th Annabel Carter 4.46.15
Under 20 Men 800m 1st Adam Singleterry 2.04.25
Under 17 Women 1500m 8th (overall on time) Ella Ayden 5.16.98
Under 17 Men 800m 4th Angus Currie 2.09.08
Under 15 Girls 1500m 1st Lily Slack 4.50.98
Some photos here - www.flickr.com/photos/156678663@N02/albums
Adam Singleterry and Lily Slack - winners on Day 2 at the Kent Championships
Kent Championships, Saturday 8th May - Day 1
Videos loaded !
Saturday
Senior Men 1500m 2nd Jordan Chambers 4.05.07 pb
Under 20 Men 1500m 1st James Kingston 4.11.70
Under 17 Men 1500m 4th Josh Prendergast 4.20.26
Under 15 Boys 1500m 3rd Harrison Fraser 4.42.89 pb
Under 17 Women 800m 2nd Lily Stewart 2.23.64 (heat in 2.36.69)
Live results being posted here -
justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=directory
Senior Men 1500m 2nd Jordan Chambers 4.05.07 pb
Under 20 Men 1500m 1st James Kingston 4.11.70
Under 17 Men 1500m 4th Josh Prendergast 4.20.26
Under 15 Boys 1500m 3rd Harrison Fraser 4.42.89 pb
Under 17 Women 800m 2nd Lily Stewart 2.23.64 (heat in 2.36.69)
Live results being posted here -
justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=directory
Above TAC medallist on Day 1
-Harrison Fraser, James Kingston
Jordan Chambers, Lily Stewart
-Harrison Fraser, James Kingston
Jordan Chambers, Lily Stewart
Oregon Twilight Meeting, Friday 7th May
James West finished a dejected 11th in the men's 1500 metres A race at Oregon in 3.44.04 as he searches for the form which enabled him to run ten seconds faster at the end of the 2020 season. Full results are here -
live.athletictiming.net/meets/9173/events/301395/results
live.athletictiming.net/meets/9173/events/301395/results
Battersea Under Lights 5km Road Race, Friday 7th May
There ere some superb runs from TAC distance runners on Friday evening, at Battersea, in the high class 5km road race.
7th Corey De'Ath 14.16.1 (pb by 12s)
8th Alex Howard 14.21.9 (pb by 2s)
15th Ryan Driscoll 14.36.1 (debut)
76th Luke Fisher 15.39.0 (pb by 3s)
139th Verity Hopkins 17.25.4 (13th female)
Full results are here - results.racetimingsolutions.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=16269&RId=1245&EId=1&dt=0&adv=0
Giving a plug here for Mark Pitcairn-Knowles (TAC) at Springbank Clinic who helped Ryan a week ago who was on the brink of not racing due to a hip issue. PK is an osteopath.
7th Corey De'Ath 14.16.1 (pb by 12s)
8th Alex Howard 14.21.9 (pb by 2s)
15th Ryan Driscoll 14.36.1 (debut)
76th Luke Fisher 15.39.0 (pb by 3s)
139th Verity Hopkins 17.25.4 (13th female)
Full results are here - results.racetimingsolutions.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=16269&RId=1245&EId=1&dt=0&adv=0
Giving a plug here for Mark Pitcairn-Knowles (TAC) at Springbank Clinic who helped Ryan a week ago who was on the brink of not racing due to a hip issue. PK is an osteopath.
TAC Takeaways Mentoring - Update Thursday 6th May
Recovery after training sessions
James West and Stuart Brown talk about what they do to help their recovery after training sessions. Mark Hookway talks about communication from athletes to coaches after races.
|
|
|
|
Cambridge Open Local Competition Meeting, Wednesday 5th May
Phoebe Barker, who is at Cambridge University, raced over 1500 metres and recorded 4.34.6, which is just five seconds away from her pb. Phoebe is one of the TAC Takeaways mentors who has offered some great advice in the video clips. She is clearly putting some of her own advice into practise as she is coming back after a year of the pandemic, a few injuries and having been cross training to supplement her running.
Bedgebury Pinetum Summer 10k and 5k, Wednesday 5th May
5km Charlie Ellison (u17) 2nd in 18.00
10km Russell McIntyre finished 7th in 40.16 and Rachel Fagg 28th in 47.53.
Full results are here - www.nice-work.org.uk/races/bedgebury-series-1/2021
10km Russell McIntyre finished 7th in 40.16 and Rachel Fagg 28th in 47.53.
Full results are here - www.nice-work.org.uk/races/bedgebury-series-1/2021
TAC Takeaways Mentoring - Update Wednesday 5th May
What is your favourite memory of your running career ?
Sam Crick recalls his favourite memory of a running event. The 2015 National Cross Country Relay Championships.
The race video is here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIPONS98nTE&t=1s
This years relays are due to take place on Saturday 6th November at Mansfield.
The race video is here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIPONS98nTE&t=1s
This years relays are due to take place on Saturday 6th November at Mansfield.
This week's 'Big Hitters', 29th April to 4th May
(Biggest improvers)
We have a few more performances to choose from this week, with more track action taking place. Please be aware that I can only really check pbs against the Power of 10 web site, so school match performances and the like are not included.
Here are some from this week -
800 metres
Ella Thomas (u15) 2.34.39 (improved by 30.9s)
Georgia Conroy (u15) 2.39.23 (improved by 24.1s)
William Crossland (u15) 2.40.44 (improved by 8.8s)
1000 metres
Steve Strange 2.36.72 (improved by 6.0s)
1500 metres
Sam Cooke (u15) 5.13.69 (improved by 11.2s)
Anabel Warren (u15) 5.33.87 (improved by 10.0s)
3000 metres
Luke Reeves 9.26.4 (improved by 0.1s)
Debuts
800m - Harry Wrigley (u13) 2.36.62, Carmen Wright (u15) 2.46.97
1000m - Ben Murphy 2.29.91
1500m - Rob Miller 4.32.39, Verity Hopkins 4.55.41
Here are some from this week -
800 metres
Ella Thomas (u15) 2.34.39 (improved by 30.9s)
Georgia Conroy (u15) 2.39.23 (improved by 24.1s)
William Crossland (u15) 2.40.44 (improved by 8.8s)
1000 metres
Steve Strange 2.36.72 (improved by 6.0s)
1500 metres
Sam Cooke (u15) 5.13.69 (improved by 11.2s)
Anabel Warren (u15) 5.33.87 (improved by 10.0s)
3000 metres
Luke Reeves 9.26.4 (improved by 0.1s)
Debuts
800m - Harry Wrigley (u13) 2.36.62, Carmen Wright (u15) 2.46.97
1000m - Ben Murphy 2.29.91
1500m - Rob Miller 4.32.39, Verity Hopkins 4.55.41
Tonbridge AC Meeting, Monday 3rd May
Videos loaded !
Full results can be found here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/tacmay/
In the middle-distance events, Ben Murphy won the 1000 metres in 2.29.91, edging out Kieran Reilly at the end. Similarly, under 17s Huxley Crush (2.09.84) and Angus Currie (2.10.38) had a race to the line over 800 metres. Lily Stewart was the fastest female at the distance with 2.26.68. Verity Hopkins continued her run of good form over a range of distances and this time recorded 4.55.41 in her first ever 1500 metres. Stuart Brown impressed as the overall fastest, at the distance, winning in 4.01.62 and looks set for a potentially good season.
It's worth looking at the summary on the Results 2021 if you felt disappointed with your time. Conditions were extremely challenging and plenty of people were running 10 to 15s slower than they hoped over 1500m.
Loads of photos from the meeting here - www.flickr.com/photos/organize/?start_tab=new_set
Many thanks to Mike Parks and Dave Cross for their help.
In the middle-distance events, Ben Murphy won the 1000 metres in 2.29.91, edging out Kieran Reilly at the end. Similarly, under 17s Huxley Crush (2.09.84) and Angus Currie (2.10.38) had a race to the line over 800 metres. Lily Stewart was the fastest female at the distance with 2.26.68. Verity Hopkins continued her run of good form over a range of distances and this time recorded 4.55.41 in her first ever 1500 metres. Stuart Brown impressed as the overall fastest, at the distance, winning in 4.01.62 and looks set for a potentially good season.
It's worth looking at the summary on the Results 2021 if you felt disappointed with your time. Conditions were extremely challenging and plenty of people were running 10 to 15s slower than they hoped over 1500m.
Loads of photos from the meeting here - www.flickr.com/photos/organize/?start_tab=new_set
Many thanks to Mike Parks and Dave Cross for their help.
Some of the photos from Monday's meeting at Tonbridge
Medway and Maidstone Open Meeting, Monday 3rd May
Nicole Taylor had her first track race of the season and recorded 9.30.68 for 5th place overall in the 3000 metres.
Pandora Banbury ran 2.25.69 for 800m to finish 2nd in heat 2. This was her first track race since 2012 !
Ewan Wood ran 2.04.4 in the men's BMC A race and Lily Slack 2.22.51 in the women's B race.
Full results can be found here - justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=mnm3.5.21&page=schedule
Pandora Banbury ran 2.25.69 for 800m to finish 2nd in heat 2. This was her first track race since 2012 !
Ewan Wood ran 2.04.4 in the men's BMC A race and Lily Slack 2.22.51 in the women's B race.
Full results can be found here - justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=mnm3.5.21&page=schedule
Ted Pepper Memorial 10k, Monday 3rd May
Chris Potter (38.24) and Mark Pitcairn-Knowles (39.09) finished 14th and 20th in this 10k trail race. Mark PK reported that it is short of the full distance. They were bot third in their age groups of M50 and M55, respectively.
Weekend results, Saturday and Sunday 1st/2nd May
Here are a few results from the weekend -
Saturday
Doddington Place Gardens 5k and 10k Trail races
5k - 1st female Imogen Amos (TAC debut) 21.07, 38th overall Helen Bond (w50) 31.03
10k - 25th Overall/ 5th female Alice Ralph 48.08
Full results here -
www.nice-work.org.uk/races/Doddington10k/2020
Photo right (courtesy of Richard Owen) - Imogen Amos making her debut in a TAC vest, having transferred from Invicta a few weeks ago.
Newbury Racecourse 5k
Lucy Thompson apparently ran 18.48 although her name is not appearing in the results - www.runthrough.co.uk/results/
Sunday
Chepstow 10k
15th Ben Cole 30.17
Full results due here - sites.google.com/view/speedway10k/home/results
Saturday
Doddington Place Gardens 5k and 10k Trail races
5k - 1st female Imogen Amos (TAC debut) 21.07, 38th overall Helen Bond (w50) 31.03
10k - 25th Overall/ 5th female Alice Ralph 48.08
Full results here -
www.nice-work.org.uk/races/Doddington10k/2020
Photo right (courtesy of Richard Owen) - Imogen Amos making her debut in a TAC vest, having transferred from Invicta a few weeks ago.
Newbury Racecourse 5k
Lucy Thompson apparently ran 18.48 although her name is not appearing in the results - www.runthrough.co.uk/results/
Sunday
Chepstow 10k
15th Ben Cole 30.17
Full results due here - sites.google.com/view/speedway10k/home/results
Schools athletics match, at Tonbridge School, Saturday 1st May
Results with some TAC highlighted in yellow are in the file below.
| tonbridge_school_match_01052021_results.pdf |
West Coast Relays Meeting, Fresno, California, Friday 30th April
Chris Olley was less than a second outside his 1500m pb when finishing 7th in heat 3 at Fresno on Friday evening in 3.44.66.
Full results are here - rt.trackscoreboard.com/meets/43021/events/11/Final
Full results are here - rt.trackscoreboard.com/meets/43021/events/11/Final
Cambridge Local Open Competition Meeting, at Cambridge University, Wednesday 28th April
Phoebe Barker finished 4th in race 1 of the 5000 metres in 17.04.0 in her first race since August.
Full results are here - thepowerof10.info/results/results.aspx?meetingid=413374
Full results are here - thepowerof10.info/results/results.aspx?meetingid=413374
Aldershot Evening Open Meeting, Wednesday 28th April
Luke Reeves ran 9.26.4 for 3000 metres, which was a pb by 0.1 seconds !
Full results are here -
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vTZIk-bTHMDBznxzTP7PxoZ_05VNMjy3on8ppvJY4NfqN79D3FT-43ciaGAV3hrrlJkPK4dX254jxPa/pubhtml?gid=2137014203&single=true
Full results are here -
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vTZIk-bTHMDBznxzTP7PxoZ_05VNMjy3on8ppvJY4NfqN79D3FT-43ciaGAV3hrrlJkPK4dX254jxPa/pubhtml?gid=2137014203&single=true
TAC Takeaways Mentoring - Update Tuesday 25th April
'Pre competition nerves and worries'
Phoebe Barker (GB junior cross country international) talks about some of the tools that she uses to handle competitions.
Shepperdine Half Marathon, Gloucestershire, Sunday 25th April
Ben Cole won this half marathon in 69.38. Full results are here -
sites.google.com/site/roguerunsevents/home/our-events/shepperdine-marathon-and-half-marathon
sites.google.com/site/roguerunsevents/home/our-events/shepperdine-marathon-and-half-marathon
Loughborough University Meeting, Sunday 25th April
Alasdair Kinloch just missed his 3000m pb by a fraction of a second when he ran 8.18.42 to finish 5th in the A race.
Will Beeston finished 7th in the B race, also just outside his pb with 8.51.46.
Will Beeston finished 7th in the B race, also just outside his pb with 8.51.46.
Blackheath and Bromley Open Meeting, Sunday 25th April
Lily Slack (u15) ran 4.52.58 and Sophie Slack (u17) 5.32.76 over 1500m. Lily's time was a season's best.
Staplehurst 10 mile road race, Sunday 25th April
TAC performances were (200 finishers) -
3rd Rob Miller 58.16 (debut), 7th Adam Tibbals (m40) 61.45 (debut), 8th Tom Woolley (m40) 61.52 (pb by 2.56), 11th Jason Barton (m40) 62.43 (debut), 13th Harriet Woolley (1st female) 63.47 (pb by 46s), 20th Russell McIntyre (m40) 65.49 (debut), 21st Nichola Evans (2nd female) 66.13 (pb by 2mins 0s), 23rd Spencer Elphick 66.55 (debut), 24th Chris Potter (m50) 67.27
All notes re pbs based on Power of 10.
Full results can be found here - results.netiming.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=20008&RId=243
Photos here - www.flickr.com/photos/organize/?start_tab=new_set or at Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
3rd Rob Miller 58.16 (debut), 7th Adam Tibbals (m40) 61.45 (debut), 8th Tom Woolley (m40) 61.52 (pb by 2.56), 11th Jason Barton (m40) 62.43 (debut), 13th Harriet Woolley (1st female) 63.47 (pb by 46s), 20th Russell McIntyre (m40) 65.49 (debut), 21st Nichola Evans (2nd female) 66.13 (pb by 2mins 0s), 23rd Spencer Elphick 66.55 (debut), 24th Chris Potter (m50) 67.27
All notes re pbs based on Power of 10.
Full results can be found here - results.netiming.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=20008&RId=243
Photos here - www.flickr.com/photos/organize/?start_tab=new_set or at Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
Above Staplehurst 10 mile road race
Left Harriet Woolley and right photo Rob Miller
Left Harriet Woolley and right photo Rob Miller
Oregon Relays Meeting, Saturday 24th April
James West suffered a trip and fell, just 200 metres into his 800m race, so did not finish.
Harrow AC 3000 metres Spring Open Meet, Thursday 22nd April
Luke Fisher improved his personal best by 9.8 seconds when finishing 7th in race 11 at Harrow in 8.52.30.
Full results are here - justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=harrowac22.4.21&page=schedule
Full results are here - justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=harrowac22.4.21&page=schedule
Birmingham University Track and Field Meeting, Wednesday 21st April
Miles Weatherseed finished 6th in the British Milers Club Men's 1500 metres in 3.48.85, which is less than two seconds away from his personal best. Full results are here -
data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/uobtf1/event/
data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/uobtf1/event/
Worthing Open Meeting, Sunday 18th April
Lily Stewart (u17) completed a 600 metres and 300 metres double. Lily won heat 2 of the former in 1.44.92 and returned later to win heat 4 of the 300m in 44.33. Both were personal bests.
Full results are here - justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=worthing18.4.21&page=results
Full results are here - justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=worthing18.4.21&page=results
TAC Takeaways Mentoring - Update Sunday 18th April
'The Fear of Competing'
Some dialogue this week with a couple of female athletes highlighted the aspect of the 'fear of competing', where after so long away they are really worried about getting to the start line. I have asked some of the TAC Takeaways Mentors to offer a few tips about their approach to competition, but to kick off have recorded one myself !
Nicole Taylor talks about using a race to simply gauge where you are at, even if not at your absolute best.
Nicole Taylor talks about using a race to simply gauge where you are at, even if not at your absolute best.
|
|
|
Grazia Manzotti who helps coach at Tonbridge actually overcame a fear of competing by using a few techniques, whilst Lucy Reid gives some more ideas.
|
|
|
Run Through Chase the Sun at The Olympic Park, London, Wednesday 14th April
Isaac Arnott, who is still in the under 17 age group, ran an excellent 15.46 for this 5k to finish 2nd, with Nathan Chapman (v35) finishing 5th in 16.07. Full results are here - www.runthrough.co.uk/results/
I see from Power of 10 that the course wasn’t officially measured and has been marked as NAD, which means as ‘Near as Dammit’ !!
I see from Power of 10 that the course wasn’t officially measured and has been marked as NAD, which means as ‘Near as Dammit’ !!
Above - Isaac Arnott finishing 2nd over 5km at The Olympic Park, London, on Wednesday evening
(Photo courtesy of Becky Morrish)
(Photo courtesy of Becky Morrish)
TAC Takeaways Mentoring - Update Monday 12th April
Michael Ellis talks about his latest collection of shoes for training and racing, emphasising how important it is to have the right design for your running. Having the 'wrong' shoes can easily cause niggles or injuries.
|
|
|
Blackheath and Bromley AC Open Meeting, at Bromley, Sunday 11th April
A few TAC distance runners were in action at Bromley.
800 metres
Ethan Rocks (u17) 2.09.95 1st in heat 6 - pb by 1.8s
1500 metres
Lily Slack (u15) 4.55.59 2nd in heat 1
Sophie Slack (u17) 5.25.78 10th in heat 1
Ella McIntyre (u17) 5.40.60 7th in heat 3
David Barclay (u17) 4.47.36 2nd in heat 5 - pb by 9.9s
Harrison Fraser (u15) 4.48.90 3rd in heat 5
Oliver Head (u15) 4.50.43 5th in heat 5 - pb by 3.4s
3000 metres
Harriet Woolley (św) 10.41.51 4th heat 1
Josh Prendergast (u17) 8.57.90 1st heat 2 - pb by 8.0s
Tom Woolley (v40) 10.04.74 5th heat 3
Chris Potter (v50) 10.50.61 11th heat 3 - pb by 37.3s
More details will follow but the live results are here - justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=bandb11.4.21&page=schedule
800 metres
Ethan Rocks (u17) 2.09.95 1st in heat 6 - pb by 1.8s
1500 metres
Lily Slack (u15) 4.55.59 2nd in heat 1
Sophie Slack (u17) 5.25.78 10th in heat 1
Ella McIntyre (u17) 5.40.60 7th in heat 3
David Barclay (u17) 4.47.36 2nd in heat 5 - pb by 9.9s
Harrison Fraser (u15) 4.48.90 3rd in heat 5
Oliver Head (u15) 4.50.43 5th in heat 5 - pb by 3.4s
3000 metres
Harriet Woolley (św) 10.41.51 4th heat 1
Josh Prendergast (u17) 8.57.90 1st heat 2 - pb by 8.0s
Tom Woolley (v40) 10.04.74 5th heat 3
Chris Potter (v50) 10.50.61 11th heat 3 - pb by 37.3s
More details will follow but the live results are here - justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=bandb11.4.21&page=schedule
Events coming up, including TAC meeting Monday 3rd May
For those who might be looking for early season track races here are some useful links -
Various opens including Bromley on 11th April - entry4sports.co.uk/#/
Worthing Open meets on 18th April www.worthingharriers.org/the-opener/
and 2nd May www.worthingharriers.org/sunday-2nd-may/
British Milers Club various meets - www.britishmilersclub.com/fixtures/
Kent Track and Field Championships at Ashford, Saturday/Sunday 8th/9th May
Entries are open for these championships
Details are here - http://www.kcaa.org.uk/track-field.htm
The closing date is 16th April so be quick if you intend to enter
I have already been told that the entry system is not straightforward, so shout if you struggle. I have England Athletics numbers if you cant find.
The championships are for under 15s and older (age groups are as per midnight 31st August 2021)
Tonbridge AC meeting, Bank Holiday Monday 3rd May (TAC only)
We are just finalising details for this meeting, which will go ahead.
A good range of events is likely to be available.
Look out for the entry information in the next few days.
Kent Schools Track and Field Championships at Ashford, Saturday 12th June
Details of how the Kent Schools Championships will operate and entry information is now posted here -
http://ksaa.org.uk/events/20-21/2021-06-12-kent-schools-t-and-f-championships.html
The championships have events for Juniors (years 8/9), Inters (years 10/11) and seniors (years 12/13)
There are no year 7 events this year
Please read all the information carefully as organisation is different from previous years.
Various opens including Bromley on 11th April - entry4sports.co.uk/#/
Worthing Open meets on 18th April www.worthingharriers.org/the-opener/
and 2nd May www.worthingharriers.org/sunday-2nd-may/
British Milers Club various meets - www.britishmilersclub.com/fixtures/
Kent Track and Field Championships at Ashford, Saturday/Sunday 8th/9th May
Entries are open for these championships
Details are here - http://www.kcaa.org.uk/track-field.htm
The closing date is 16th April so be quick if you intend to enter
I have already been told that the entry system is not straightforward, so shout if you struggle. I have England Athletics numbers if you cant find.
The championships are for under 15s and older (age groups are as per midnight 31st August 2021)
Tonbridge AC meeting, Bank Holiday Monday 3rd May (TAC only)
We are just finalising details for this meeting, which will go ahead.
A good range of events is likely to be available.
Look out for the entry information in the next few days.
Kent Schools Track and Field Championships at Ashford, Saturday 12th June
Details of how the Kent Schools Championships will operate and entry information is now posted here -
http://ksaa.org.uk/events/20-21/2021-06-12-kent-schools-t-and-f-championships.html
The championships have events for Juniors (years 8/9), Inters (years 10/11) and seniors (years 12/13)
There are no year 7 events this year
Please read all the information carefully as organisation is different from previous years.
TAC Takeaways Mentoring Questions and Answers - Update Thursday 8th April
Ryan Driscoll (1500m 3.46, 3000m 8.04, 3000m steeplechase 8.40) talks about recovery, sleep and training diaries.
Fast 5k road race, near Wigan, Monday 5th April
Miles Weatherseed ran 14.34 to place 8th.
Full results are here -
eventsofthenorth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Results_fast5k2021.pdf
Full results are here -
eventsofthenorth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Results_fast5k2021.pdf
PB5K South of England Showground, Ardingly, near Haywards Heath, Monday 5th April
Videos loaded !
There were 18 TAC distance runners in action. A summary is on the Results 2021 page.
Full results are here - results.eventchiptiming.com/Results.aspx?CId=16202&RId=5018
Alex Howard had a terrific run for 9th in the men's A race running 14.24, whilst Nicole Taylor was also 9th in the women's race in 16.52. There were 13 personal bests and 2 debuts. Verity Hopkins and Russell McIntyre ran the biggest pbs.
Photos are here - www.flickr.com/photos/organize/?start_tab=new_set
Full results are here - results.eventchiptiming.com/Results.aspx?CId=16202&RId=5018
Alex Howard had a terrific run for 9th in the men's A race running 14.24, whilst Nicole Taylor was also 9th in the women's race in 16.52. There were 13 personal bests and 2 debuts. Verity Hopkins and Russell McIntyre ran the biggest pbs.
Photos are here - www.flickr.com/photos/organize/?start_tab=new_set
Hayward Premiere Meeting, Eugene, Oregon USA Friday and Saturday 2nd/3rd April
Hayward Premiere Meeting, Eugene, Oregon USA Friday and Saturday 2nd/3rd April
George Duggan ran 3.53.67 for 1500 metres on Friday night in heat 1.
James West ran 1.52.49 for 800 metres on Saturday in the Invitational race.
Both will be hoping to pick up form in events coming up.
Results are here - live.athletictiming.net/meets/8006/events
The event was shown live on Runnerspace and doesn't require a subscription -
hayward-premiere.runnerspace.com/eprofile.php?do=news&event_id=14302&news_id=615124
Stanford Invitational, San Francisco, Saturday 3rd April
Chris Olley finished 6th over 1500 metres in 3.49.03, which was his first race of the year.
Results are here - rt.trackscoreboard.com/meets/4221/events/5/Final
The event was shown on Flotrack for those with a subscription -
www.flotrack.org/events/6743426-2021-stanford-invitational
George Duggan ran 3.53.67 for 1500 metres on Friday night in heat 1.
James West ran 1.52.49 for 800 metres on Saturday in the Invitational race.
Both will be hoping to pick up form in events coming up.
Results are here - live.athletictiming.net/meets/8006/events
The event was shown live on Runnerspace and doesn't require a subscription -
hayward-premiere.runnerspace.com/eprofile.php?do=news&event_id=14302&news_id=615124
Stanford Invitational, San Francisco, Saturday 3rd April
Chris Olley finished 6th over 1500 metres in 3.49.03, which was his first race of the year.
Results are here - rt.trackscoreboard.com/meets/4221/events/5/Final
The event was shown on Flotrack for those with a subscription -
www.flotrack.org/events/6743426-2021-stanford-invitational
Above - Chris Olley (left with white vest/black shorts) competing in San Francisco on Saturday
Battersea Comeback 5000m Night Wednesday 31st March 2021
Videos loaded !
Kieran Reilly and Miles Weatherseed showed that they have trained consistently during 'lockdown' as both came out and decimated their 5000 metres personal bests, at Battersea Park track, on Wednesday night. Kieran ran 14.11.23 to finish 6th in Race 7, the Elite Men's event. Miles finished 3rd in race 7 in 14.22.62.
Kieran moves from 20th to 11th on the TAC all time list, sandwiched between Henry Pearce and Andy Combs, whilst Miles moves from 25th to 13th. See the file below.
Full results can be found at - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/comeback/
More photos here - www.flickr.com/photos/156678663@N02/albums or on Mark Hookway's Facebook page
Kieran moves from 20th to 11th on the TAC all time list, sandwiched between Henry Pearce and Andy Combs, whilst Miles moves from 25th to 13th. See the file below.
Full results can be found at - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/comeback/
More photos here - www.flickr.com/photos/156678663@N02/albums or on Mark Hookway's Facebook page
| tac_all_time_top_10s.docx |
Above - Big 5000m personal bests for Kieran Reilly (101) and Miles Weatherseed (116) at Battersea
TAC Takeaways Mentoring Questions and Answers - Update Wednesday 31st March
Lucy Reid talks about recovery and refuelling, in response to Julie Goodge's request.
TAC Takeaways Mentoring Questions and Answers - Update Tuesday 30th March
Julie Goodge (TAC coach) asked the mentors for some advice and their own experiences in terms of eating and training sensibly. Sam Crick was the first to respond this morning.
Special offer of limited edition shell track tops - £20 each
We have some Tonbridge AC shell tops available for just £20 each. Stocks are limited but there are Small, Medium and Adult sizes. Please contact markhookway@icloud.com if interested. They are a bit thicker than the lightweight track tops that we have and have a hood available. Small and medium are available in reasonable numbers but large in very short supply.
Return to Tonbridge AC Training from Monday 29th March
Please see full details regarding the return to training from Monday 29th March.
Make sure that you contact the appropriate coach to pre-book sessions.
Make sure that you contact the appropriate coach to pre-book sessions.
| tonbridge_ac_return_to_training_2021_athletes_and_supporters.pdf |
TAC Takeaways Mentoring Questions and Answers - Update Monday 22nd March
Ryan Driscoll explains some of the sports and exercises he has used to stay fit when injured or to supplement his running.
Lewis and Clark Classic Track Meeting, Portland, Oregon, Saturday 20th March
George Duggan opened up his 2021 track season with an 800 metres win in 1.54.10 on Saturday, at Portland.
Full results are here - live.athletictiming.net/meets/7715/events/245411/results
Full results are here - live.athletictiming.net/meets/7715/events/245411/results
Kent Schools Championships, Saturday 12th June - Announcement
Please see in the file below an announcement from the Kent Schools Athletic Association.
See the Fixtures page for the current dates that we have.
See the Fixtures page for the current dates that we have.
| ksaa_championships_2021_announcement.pdf |
The Latest Update from England Athletics, Tuesday 16th March
On Tuesday England Athletics issued a lot more information about the return to competition, which can be found here -
www.englandathletics.org/athletics-and-running/news/guidance-update-2021/
www.englandathletics.org/athletics-and-running/news/guidance-update-2021/
TAC Takeaways Mentoring Questions and Answers - Update Monday 15th March
Phoebe Barker talks about dealing with injuries, specifically regarding her experience with Severs foot and Osgood Schlatters knee issues, caused by growth spurts.
Virtual English Schools Cross Country Competition
Although I am not personally a big fan now of virtual events, since GPS readings are notoriously inaccurate in some locations, I promised to let our young athletes know of an English Schools Athletic Association event that is taking place, which marks the absence of the English Schools Cross Country Championships this year.
Details are here - http://www.esaa.net/v2/2021/xc/virtual_cross_country_2021.pdf
The youngest, Junior, age group runners are 13 or 14 on 31st August 2021, whilst Intermediates are 15 or 16 and Seniors 17 or 18. Juniors run 2km and others 5km.
There is a 2 week window between today, Monday 15th March and midnight on Sunday 28th March, during which you can register your performance.
Please read the rules carefully.
Details are here - http://www.esaa.net/v2/2021/xc/virtual_cross_country_2021.pdf
The youngest, Junior, age group runners are 13 or 14 on 31st August 2021, whilst Intermediates are 15 or 16 and Seniors 17 or 18. Juniors run 2km and others 5km.
There is a 2 week window between today, Monday 15th March and midnight on Sunday 28th March, during which you can register your performance.
Please read the rules carefully.
Females and Running - what we can all do to support
Over the past few weeks there has been a lot of attention on the issues faced by females when either out running or walking, particularly on their own. This was brought to a head even further by the murder of Sarah Everard as she walked home in South London.
In relation to this I would just like to highlight a couple of practical ways in which many of us could help.
Firstly, if out running and you see someone ahead, be very wary about frightening them. If they are not paying attention, make it clear that you are closing in on them and, as far out as possible, shout something like “coming by on your right” etc or actually take action such as crossing the road or moving distinctly wide. This could apply to any pedestrian, not just females and is common courtesy. The risks are higher should they be wearing headphones or something, so would be even more oblivious that you are nearing them.
The second aspect is one where I was unsure whether we have a responsibility to highlight. However, after a bit of dialogue with others I feel it is worth noting.
As a country we are not going to eradicate overnight the appalling behaviour of some people, but we can maybe do a little bit to help on occasions. We have some really good young (and older) people who belong to Tonbridge AC. Sometimes, we may hear or see behaviour from people that we know is just wrong in terms of being abusive, intimidating, bullying, sexist, racist or whatever. By calling out the perpetrators we might have an impact on their future behaviour. Ideally, it should be a quiet word or message to them, rather than putting them on the spot in front of others.
Even recently, for example, I have seen abusive messages in a chat group, which were dealt with immediately. Maybe that person will reflect and not repeat his behaviour. However, to avoid dealing with it has the potential to allow them to continue or escalate the negative behaviour.
I hope that all makes sense, but what I am saying is that TAC has a great resource of generally positive, helpful and well-behaved people who can positively impact others. If you can do your bit, when given the opportunity, it might just change someone’s way of operating for the better.
In relation to this I would just like to highlight a couple of practical ways in which many of us could help.
Firstly, if out running and you see someone ahead, be very wary about frightening them. If they are not paying attention, make it clear that you are closing in on them and, as far out as possible, shout something like “coming by on your right” etc or actually take action such as crossing the road or moving distinctly wide. This could apply to any pedestrian, not just females and is common courtesy. The risks are higher should they be wearing headphones or something, so would be even more oblivious that you are nearing them.
The second aspect is one where I was unsure whether we have a responsibility to highlight. However, after a bit of dialogue with others I feel it is worth noting.
As a country we are not going to eradicate overnight the appalling behaviour of some people, but we can maybe do a little bit to help on occasions. We have some really good young (and older) people who belong to Tonbridge AC. Sometimes, we may hear or see behaviour from people that we know is just wrong in terms of being abusive, intimidating, bullying, sexist, racist or whatever. By calling out the perpetrators we might have an impact on their future behaviour. Ideally, it should be a quiet word or message to them, rather than putting them on the spot in front of others.
Even recently, for example, I have seen abusive messages in a chat group, which were dealt with immediately. Maybe that person will reflect and not repeat his behaviour. However, to avoid dealing with it has the potential to allow them to continue or escalate the negative behaviour.
I hope that all makes sense, but what I am saying is that TAC has a great resource of generally positive, helpful and well-behaved people who can positively impact others. If you can do your bit, when given the opportunity, it might just change someone’s way of operating for the better.
TAC Takeaways Mentoring Questions and Answers - Update Wednesday 10th March
Stuart Brown talks about dealing with injuries, specifically regarding his experience with Osgood Schlatters knee issues, caused by growth spurts.
Videos added from National Cross Country Championships in 2011 at Alton Towers
I have added a page for the notorious National Championships from 2011, as on 6th March this year's championships were due to take place. Conditions were horrendous with courses having to be redesigned midway through the day !
Tonbridge Courier article and interview with Michael Mason, Thursday 4th March
Michael Mason, who was part of many championship winning teams for Tonbridge AC around 15 years ago talked to the Courier this week, about how a life changing experience linked to his involvement with the sport and the club.
'How distance running might have saved my life'.
www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/tonbridge-athletic-club-athlete-reveals-how-distance-running-might-have-saved-his-life/
'How distance running might have saved my life'.
www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/tonbridge-athletic-club-athlete-reveals-how-distance-running-might-have-saved-his-life/