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South of England Road Relay Championships, Sunday 26th September - Announcement
Independent relays now at Milton Keynes after initial cancellation
After the South of England Athletic Association cancelled the road relay championships on Thursday morning a few club stalwarts have got together to find an alternative venue at Milton Keynes and set up an independent relay.
Its difficult to explain the importance of this move to everyone but the SEAA organisation has left a lot to be desired with their events in recent years, so having a group offering this alternative could be a significant move.
I hope that as many as possible who signed up for the relays will support this event.
TAC members please see the Race Information page, email dated 17th September or this link for responses.
If you can race or signed up previously, please complete this google form, so that I can finalise entries and manage travel - https://forms.gle/V2w6upPY8YiPzU2P9
Full programme from U13s to Masters - more details at https://www.mkac.org.uk/static/21soarmkrelays.pdf
Its difficult to explain the importance of this move to everyone but the SEAA organisation has left a lot to be desired with their events in recent years, so having a group offering this alternative could be a significant move.
I hope that as many as possible who signed up for the relays will support this event.
TAC members please see the Race Information page, email dated 17th September or this link for responses.
If you can race or signed up previously, please complete this google form, so that I can finalise entries and manage travel - https://forms.gle/V2w6upPY8YiPzU2P9
Full programme from U13s to Masters - more details at https://www.mkac.org.uk/static/21soarmkrelays.pdf
GB Mountain Running Championships, Skiddaw, Lake District, Sunday 19th September
Max Nicholls doubled back after Friday's uphill only race to win the up/down race on Sunday, beating a top class field.
Luke Fisher finished 13th.
Luke Fisher finished 13th.
Above - Max after his British Championships win
Kent Masters and under 13 Championships, at Erith, Saturday and Sunday, 18th/19th September
Day 1 results are posted on the Results 2021 page
Under 13 Boys 800m 2nd Charlie Warren, 3rd James Petrie.
Veteran men 5000 metres 2nd Jay Smith 16.19.11 (1st M35), 10th Mark Pitcairn-Knowles (5th M50) 19.28.05
Under 13 Boys 800m 2nd Charlie Warren, 3rd James Petrie.
Veteran men 5000 metres 2nd Jay Smith 16.19.11 (1st M35), 10th Mark Pitcairn-Knowles (5th M50) 19.28.05
Above - Jay Smith receiving his medal at Erith
Blackheath and Bromley Harriers Cross Country Relays, at West Wickham, Saturday 18th September
Videos loaded !
Probably what will be the warmest day of the cross country season greeted us at West Wickham, where TAC had 5 teams in the u13/15 race and 13 in the senior race. The TAC men's and women's teams both won.
The results are already on the Results 2021 page.
Photos here - flic.kr/s/aHsmWLQ8Bb plus on mark Hookway's Facebook page.
A few entered the TAC fastest all time lists below, for sub 13 and sub 16 minutes in the senior race.
The results are already on the Results 2021 page.
Photos here - flic.kr/s/aHsmWLQ8Bb plus on mark Hookway's Facebook page.
A few entered the TAC fastest all time lists below, for sub 13 and sub 16 minutes in the senior race.
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Above - TAC women and men won at the Blackheath Relays
GB World Mountain and Trail Championships Trial, Skiddaw, Lake District, Friday 17th September
Max Nicholls finished 4th in the uphill only race in 39.45 and was just 42s away from first place in a top quality field.
Max goes in the up and downhill race on Sunday.
The events will help towards selection for the GB team for the World Championships in Thailand in November.
The GB selection policy is here - www.uka.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/2021-World-Mountain-and-Trail-Championships-Selection-Policy-v2.pdf
Max goes in the up and downhill race on Sunday.
The events will help towards selection for the GB team for the World Championships in Thailand in November.
The GB selection policy is here - www.uka.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/2021-World-Mountain-and-Trail-Championships-Selection-Policy-v2.pdf
Battersea Under The Light 5km Road Races, Thursday 16th September
There were four TAC runners in action at Battersea for these evening 5km races -
17th Steve Strange 14.44.3 (pb), 29th Dan Bradley 15.00.6 (pb), 53rd Harry Paton 15.30.9 (pb), 78th Nathan Chapman 16.03.9 Full results are here - www.fridaynightunderthelights5k.co.uk/results
17th Steve Strange 14.44.3 (pb), 29th Dan Bradley 15.00.6 (pb), 53rd Harry Paton 15.30.9 (pb), 78th Nathan Chapman 16.03.9 Full results are here - www.fridaynightunderthelights5k.co.uk/results
Above - start of the Battersea 5km race on Thursday evening
Photo courtesy of James Rhodes
Photo courtesy of James Rhodes
A few reminders from the TAC Winter Team Manager, Mark Hookway, as races are about to start
Veterans AC 10,000 metres Championships at Wimbledon, Wednesday 15th September
Ben Reynolds ran 35.46.44 for 10,000m at Wimbledon, finishing 7th overall and 1st M55. This has put a marker down as a TAC over 55s record for the distance. Its great to see that he has recovered since his Lake District exploits a few few weeks back.
Full results are here - bmaf.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/vetac10/event/T1/
Full results are here - bmaf.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/vetac10/event/T1/
Stop Press ! - Late Result
Eden Valley 50km Trail race, Saturday 11th September
TAC continues to have a diverse range of runners, taking advantage of the various forms of competition available. Two relatively new members took part in this ultra marathon trail event.
John Madden finished 27th in 5.32.19 and David Suddes 28th in 5.32.24. Its unclear whether they ran together or had a sprint finish after 5 hours of running !
Full results are here - runawayracing.com/race?id=EV2021
John Madden finished 27th in 5.32.19 and David Suddes 28th in 5.32.24. Its unclear whether they ran together or had a sprint finish after 5 hours of running !
Full results are here - runawayracing.com/race?id=EV2021
Kent Relay Championships, at Sutcliffe Park, Eltham, Sunday 12th September
Results are now available and I have posted on the Results 2021 page.
Brighton Marathon and 10km, Sunday 12th September
There was an incredible double TAC success at the marathon as Neil McClements won the men's race and Verity Hopkins the women's event. Both were making their marathon debuts.
Apparently the course was found to be 560 metres too long, equivalent to 2 to 3 minutes !
Neil ran 2.33.45 and Verity set a new TAC women's club record of 2.52.12. The TAC top 4 ever is now -
Verity Hopkins, Maria Heslop (2018) 2.56.56, Becky Morrish (2019) 2.58.09, Sally Musson (2004) 3.00.22
Full results are here - brightonmarathonweekend.co.uk/events/brighton-marathon/results/
James Winnifrith ran 3.03.05, which was a pb by 2.39 despite the long course.
In the 10k race Tom Woolley ran 36.23 and Chris Potter 39.52.
Apparently the course was found to be 560 metres too long, equivalent to 2 to 3 minutes !
Neil ran 2.33.45 and Verity set a new TAC women's club record of 2.52.12. The TAC top 4 ever is now -
Verity Hopkins, Maria Heslop (2018) 2.56.56, Becky Morrish (2019) 2.58.09, Sally Musson (2004) 3.00.22
Full results are here - brightonmarathonweekend.co.uk/events/brighton-marathon/results/
James Winnifrith ran 3.03.05, which was a pb by 2.39 despite the long course.
In the 10k race Tom Woolley ran 36.23 and Chris Potter 39.52.
Above - Verity Hopkins and Neil McClements
Stirling 10k road race, Scotland, Sunday 12th September
Kieran Reilly finished 11th in 30.56 which was a pb by 1.17. Kieran is due to start a Masters at Stirling University and will be located there for at least the next year.
Full results are here - www.sportsystems.co.uk/ss/results/Stirling%2010k%202021/4517
Full results are here - www.sportsystems.co.uk/ss/results/Stirling%2010k%202021/4517
Above - Kieran Reilly at the Stirling 10k
Southern Athletics League (u17/u20/s), at Ashford, Saturday 11th September
Videos loading !
Provisional results are on the Results 2021 page.
There were plenty of TAC winners, within our match, on the distance running side -
Sophie Hawkins (400), Ellie Baxter (800), Ella Ayden (5000), Sam Crick (400m/800m), Steve Strange (1500/3000), Charlie Ellison (steeplechase)
Photos here - flic.kr/s/aHsmWFZKKW or on Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
There were plenty of TAC winners, within our match, on the distance running side -
Sophie Hawkins (400), Ellie Baxter (800), Ella Ayden (5000), Sam Crick (400m/800m), Steve Strange (1500/3000), Charlie Ellison (steeplechase)
Photos here - flic.kr/s/aHsmWFZKKW or on Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
Above photos
Top - Ellie Baxter, Sam Crick, Sophie Hawkins
Bottom - Ella Ayden, Steve Strange, Charlie Ellison
Top - Ellie Baxter, Sam Crick, Sophie Hawkins
Bottom - Ella Ayden, Steve Strange, Charlie Ellison
Poldhu 10km Trail Race, Cornwall, Thursday 9th September
Polly Pitcairn-Knowles won the women's race at this 10km trail event.
Full results are here - docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1iQtLFffFthXM9T3tc2vbxJQejztM2XzcnLazw0d66PI/edit#gid=0
Full results are here - docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1iQtLFffFthXM9T3tc2vbxJQejztM2XzcnLazw0d66PI/edit#gid=0
Watford Open Meeting, Wednesday 8th September
Pandora Banbury ran 2.19.60 and finished 4th in race 6. This was a pb by 1.0s, which dated back to 2010. It was also a season's bets by 6 seconds. Pandora goes to second place on the TAC rankings this year behind Annabel Carter.
UK Youth Development League (u17/20), at Dartford, Sunday 5th September
Provisional results are on the Results 2021 page.
Antigua Half Marathon, Sunday 5th September
Tom Woolley finished 2nd in this half marathon, whilst on holiday in the Carribean ! He ran about 87 minutes on a really tough course in 31 degrees.
Paddock Wood Half Marathon, Sunday 5th September
Conditions were pretty warm and humid soon after the 9.30am start and there were a number of TAC athletes that I spotted at the 8 to 9 mile part of the race (see photos). However, despite the conditions there were loads of big pbs.
9th Dan Bradley 69.29 (pb by 2.16), 10th Neil McClements 69.41 (pb by 4.33), 12th Steve Strange 69.59 (pb by 1.27), 32nd Michael Ellis 74.33, 42nd Luke Reeves 76.32 (pb by 2.24), 53rd Julian Rendall 77.59, 56th Adam Tibbals 78.24 (pb by 1.56), 106th Ben Hepden 83.59, 131st Luke Hooper 86.36, 134th Helen Gaunt 87.01, 154th James Winnifrith 88.33, 232nd Derek Jee 1.34.40 (debut), 248th Russell McIntyre 1.36.03, 256th David Suddes 1.36.27 (pb by 2.23), 257th Jacek Traccynski 1.36.28 (debut), 448th Penny Pilbeam 1.47.42, 449th Spencer Elphick 1.47.44
Full results are here -
http://www.sportsystems.co.uk/ss/results/Paddock%20Wood%20Half%20Marathon%202021/4511
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHsmWyuh5b
9th Dan Bradley 69.29 (pb by 2.16), 10th Neil McClements 69.41 (pb by 4.33), 12th Steve Strange 69.59 (pb by 1.27), 32nd Michael Ellis 74.33, 42nd Luke Reeves 76.32 (pb by 2.24), 53rd Julian Rendall 77.59, 56th Adam Tibbals 78.24 (pb by 1.56), 106th Ben Hepden 83.59, 131st Luke Hooper 86.36, 134th Helen Gaunt 87.01, 154th James Winnifrith 88.33, 232nd Derek Jee 1.34.40 (debut), 248th Russell McIntyre 1.36.03, 256th David Suddes 1.36.27 (pb by 2.23), 257th Jacek Traccynski 1.36.28 (debut), 448th Penny Pilbeam 1.47.42, 449th Spencer Elphick 1.47.44
Full results are here -
http://www.sportsystems.co.uk/ss/results/Paddock%20Wood%20Half%20Marathon%202021/4511
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHsmWyuh5b
Above - TAC at the Paddock Wood Half Marathon (in order of finishing as detailed)
Harvel 5 miles road race, Saturday 4th September
Jay Smith won the Harvel 5 mile road race in 26.05, winning by 9 seconds.
Full results are here - www.chiptiminguk.co.uk/2021-results/harvel-5
Jay's time was a pb by 3 minutes and 9 seconds.
Full results are here - www.chiptiminguk.co.uk/2021-results/harvel-5
Jay's time was a pb by 3 minutes and 9 seconds.
UK Youth Development League (u13/15), at Crawley, Saturday 4th September
Provisional results are on the Results 2021 page.
Stop Press ! - Late Result
Lydd 20 mile road race, Sunday 15th August
Neil McClements and Jay Smith finished 3rd and 4th in the Lydd 20 mile road race, although I initially missed these results.
Neil ran 1.53.47 as he prepares for the Brighton Marathon on 12th September, whilst Jay ran 1.54.05 as he heads towards the London Marathon on 3rd October.
For Jay it was a pb by 6.57, whilst Neil was making his debut at 20 miles.
Penny Pilbeam ran 2.56.04, which was her debut at the event, although she has run marathons.
Full result here -
www.runbritainrankings.com/results/results.aspx?meetingid=421711&event=20M&venue=Lydd&date=15-Aug-21
Neil ran 1.53.47 as he prepares for the Brighton Marathon on 12th September, whilst Jay ran 1.54.05 as he heads towards the London Marathon on 3rd October.
For Jay it was a pb by 6.57, whilst Neil was making his debut at 20 miles.
Penny Pilbeam ran 2.56.04, which was her debut at the event, although she has run marathons.
Full result here -
www.runbritainrankings.com/results/results.aspx?meetingid=421711&event=20M&venue=Lydd&date=15-Aug-21
This week's 'Big Hitters', 25th to 31st August (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
Alex Beeston 2.03.03 (improved by 3.7s)
Anabel Warren (u15) 2.39.21 (improved by 0.2s)
1500 metres
Nichola Evans 4.59.02 (improved by 9.9s)
Ed Coutts 4.20.94 (improved by 6.7s)
Thomas Claridge 4.39.70 (improved by 6.7s)
3000 metres
Derek Jee 11.04.84 (improved by 27.4s)
Charlie Ellison 9.57.43 (improved by 26.0s)
Lucy Thompson 10.44.95 (improved by 4.9s)
Debuts
800 metres
Jago Veale (u13) 2.48.00
1500 metres
Millie Watts (u13) 5.20.46
Louis Ib (u13) 5.26.96
3000 metres
Jason Barton (M40) 10.22.02
Polly Moses (u15) 11.42.94
Half Marathon
Corey De'Ath 65.09 - TAC men's club record
800 metres
Alex Beeston 2.03.03 (improved by 3.7s)
Anabel Warren (u15) 2.39.21 (improved by 0.2s)
1500 metres
Nichola Evans 4.59.02 (improved by 9.9s)
Ed Coutts 4.20.94 (improved by 6.7s)
Thomas Claridge 4.39.70 (improved by 6.7s)
3000 metres
Derek Jee 11.04.84 (improved by 27.4s)
Charlie Ellison 9.57.43 (improved by 26.0s)
Lucy Thompson 10.44.95 (improved by 4.9s)
Debuts
800 metres
Jago Veale (u13) 2.48.00
1500 metres
Millie Watts (u13) 5.20.46
Louis Ib (u13) 5.26.96
3000 metres
Jason Barton (M40) 10.22.02
Polly Moses (u15) 11.42.94
Half Marathon
Corey De'Ath 65.09 - TAC men's club record
Tonbridge Open Meeting, Monday 30th August
Videos loaded !
Results are being posted here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/tacaug/
There is also a summary of the TAC distance runners who competed on the Results 2021 page.
Many thanks to everyone who helped either officiating or in any other capacity.
Photos here - flic.kr/s/aHsmWwr4Bb and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
There is also a summary of the TAC distance runners who competed on the Results 2021 page.
Many thanks to everyone who helped either officiating or in any other capacity.
Photos here - flic.kr/s/aHsmWwr4Bb and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
Above - a few photos from the Tonbridge Bank Holiday Open Meeting
Top - Ella Ayden, Nichola Evans, 3000m led by Michael Ellis
Middle - Millie Watts, Derek Jee, Josh Prendergast (211)
Bottom - Alex Beeston & Huxley Crush, Charlie Ellison, Supporters at the track
Top - Ella Ayden, Nichola Evans, 3000m led by Michael Ellis
Middle - Millie Watts, Derek Jee, Josh Prendergast (211)
Bottom - Alex Beeston & Huxley Crush, Charlie Ellison, Supporters at the track
Winter 2021/22 - Fixtures and Latest News
Please complete the Availability Form as soon as possible
See Team Selections and Entries page for latest with first 6 fixtures.
The following Google Form shows all the club fixtures and I ask you to simply answer the questions as accurately as possible. Here is the link - https://forms.gle/DdjtsdpwGYpm9xJp9
Fixtures and Guide to the Winter Season - https://www.tacdistancerunners.com/fixtures.html
The guide will give any that are relatively new to the Winter season a good idea of what is involved with each race.
I have also set up a page for almost all the fixtures under Race Information, where details will be included.
Fixtures and Guide to the Winter Season - https://www.tacdistancerunners.com/fixtures.html
The guide will give any that are relatively new to the Winter season a good idea of what is involved with each race.
I have also set up a page for almost all the fixtures under Race Information, where details will be included.
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Antrim Half Marathon, Sunday 29th August
Tonbridge AC record by Corey De'Ath
Corey De'Ath finished 21st at the Antrim half marathon in 65.08.6, which is the fastest ever time by a Tonbridge AC member.
Full results are here - antrimcoasthalfmarathon.com/elite-race-results-2021/
TAC all time list for men's Half Marathon
1 Corey De’Ath 2021 65:08.6
2 Henry Pearce 2018 65:49
3 Ben Cole 2019 66:02
4 Chris Olley 2019 66.17
5 Ben Reynolds 1988 67:16
Full results are here - antrimcoasthalfmarathon.com/elite-race-results-2021/
TAC all time list for men's Half Marathon
1 Corey De’Ath 2021 65:08.6
2 Henry Pearce 2018 65:49
3 Ben Cole 2019 66:02
4 Chris Olley 2019 66.17
5 Ben Reynolds 1988 67:16
Above - Corey De'Ath 65.08 for Half Marathon
National Athletics League (u20/seniors), at Bournemouth, Saturday 28th August
Videos loading !
Although the team finished 4th of 4 teams once again we had the winners in the mens 800m (Ben Murphy), 1500m (James Kingston) 5000m (James Kingston) and 3000m steeplechase (Michael Ellis), plus the women's 800m (Jess Murphy). Having said that I can't recall being at a senior match in 40 years or more with such an appalling lack of team members. It was embarrassing for a club such as Tonbridge.
Provisional results are on the Results 2021 page.
Provisional results are on the Results 2021 page.
Above photos
Top - Ben Murphy, James Kingston
Bottom - Jess Murphy, Jordan Chambers, Michael Ellis
Top - Ben Murphy, James Kingston
Bottom - Jess Murphy, Jordan Chambers, Michael Ellis
Parkruns, Saturday 28th August
James West ran 14.18 at Pegwell Bay, which was just one second outside Chris Olley's course record. The course is known to be 200 to 300m short of 5km.
Other TAC can be viewed here - www.parkrun.com/results/consolidatedclub/?clubNum=2404
Other TAC can be viewed here - www.parkrun.com/results/consolidatedclub/?clubNum=2404
Watford Open Meeting, Wednesday 25th August
There were three TAC in action in the 1500m races.
Anabel Warren (u15) ran 5.17.80 (pb by 4.5s), brother Charlie (u13) 5.07.18 and Cameron Payas 3.59.65.
Full results are here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/whatopen03/event/T3/
Anabel Warren (u15) ran 5.17.80 (pb by 4.5s), brother Charlie (u13) 5.07.18 and Cameron Payas 3.59.65.
Full results are here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/whatopen03/event/T3/
This week's 'Big Hitters', 11th to 24th August (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
Simon Coppard 1.48.70 (improved by 1.0s)
5000 metres
Alasdair Kinloch 14.00.26 (improved by 7.4s)
5km Road
Phoebe Barker 16.46 (improved by 16s)
10km Road
Steve Strange 32.24 (improved by 58s)
Half Marathon
Ben Hepden 80.26 (improved by 4 minutes 19s)
Russell McIntyre 93.20 (improved by 6 minutes 39s)
Pearl Pearce 1.52.51 (improved by 1 minutes 5s)
800 metres
Simon Coppard 1.48.70 (improved by 1.0s)
5000 metres
Alasdair Kinloch 14.00.26 (improved by 7.4s)
5km Road
Phoebe Barker 16.46 (improved by 16s)
10km Road
Steve Strange 32.24 (improved by 58s)
Half Marathon
Ben Hepden 80.26 (improved by 4 minutes 19s)
Russell McIntyre 93.20 (improved by 6 minutes 39s)
Pearl Pearce 1.52.51 (improved by 1 minutes 5s)
British Milers Club Club Meeting, at Trafford, Tuesday 24th August
Simon Coppard runs 1.48.70 for 800 metres.
Simon Coppard took 1.0 seconds from his pb when finishing 4th in the British Milers Club A-race in 1.48.70. This moves him from 8th to 5th on the TAC all-time men's list.
Full results are here - www.traffordac.co.uk/php/index.php?script=newsFull.php&news_id=1098
Full results are here - www.traffordac.co.uk/php/index.php?script=newsFull.php&news_id=1098
British Milers Club Festival of Miles, West London, Sunday 22nd August 2021
Kieran Reilly finished 4th in the men's A race in 4.07.31 and Lily Slack 6th in the under 15 girls' race in 5.19.02
Full results are here - justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=tvh22.8.21&page=schedule
Full results are here - justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=tvh22.8.21&page=schedule
Clacton 10k road race, Sunday 22nd August
Steve Strange convincingly won the Clacton 10km in 32.24. This was a pb by 58s and Steve also set a course record.
Full results are here - www.nice-work.org.uk/races/clacton-half/2021
Full results are here - www.nice-work.org.uk/races/clacton-half/2021
Vitality Big Half Marathon, London, Sunday 22nd August
There was some TAC representation at the Big Half with full results here -
results.vitalitylondon10000.co.uk
There is no search by club, so am uncertain if this is the full TAC list, but here are a few -
Julian Rendall 78.42, Luke Hooper 80.02, Ben Hepden 80.26 (pb by 4.19), Russell McIntyre 93.20 (pb by 6.39), Penny Pilbeam 1.39.47, Elise Rendall 1.41.59, Pearl Pearce 1.52.51 (pb by 65s)
results.vitalitylondon10000.co.uk
There is no search by club, so am uncertain if this is the full TAC list, but here are a few -
Julian Rendall 78.42, Luke Hooper 80.02, Ben Hepden 80.26 (pb by 4.19), Russell McIntyre 93.20 (pb by 6.39), Penny Pilbeam 1.39.47, Elise Rendall 1.41.59, Pearl Pearce 1.52.51 (pb by 65s)
The 5000m Track Challenge, at Nottingham, Saturday 21st August
Ally Kinloch had one of his best ever races to finish 2nd in the men's A race over 5000m at Nottingham in 14.00.26. This moves him to 6th on the TAC all time list (See the History pages). The fiver ahead are Mark Scrutton, Chris Olley, Allen Graffin, James West and Mick Bannister.
Podium 5k road race, at Barrowford, Saturday 21st August
Phoebe Barker finished 4th in the women's Elite race in 16.46. This was a road pb by 16s.
Full results are here - www.ukresults.net/2021/unipodf.html
Full results are here - www.ukresults.net/2021/unipodf.html
Nicole Taylor sets new Tonbridge Parkrun record, Saturday 21st August
Nicole Taylor finished 2nd overall at the Tonbridge Parkrun on Saturday morning in 16.13, which is a new women's record at the event. Her time improved on Ashley Gibson's course record of 16.38 and also he own TAC best Parkrun time set at Bromley of 16.33).
This week's 'Big Hitters', 5th to 10th August (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 -
400 metres
Lily Stewart (u17) 63.1 (improved by 1.4s)
800 metres
Ellie Baxter 2.23.2 (improved by 0.4s)
Simon Coppard 1.49.73 (improved by 0.2s)
3000 metres
Grazia Manzotti 13.20.6 (improved by 18.2s)
Debuts
2000 metres steeplechase
Charlie Ellison (u17) 7.00.3
Harriet Woolley 8.08.8
400 metres
Lily Stewart (u17) 63.1 (improved by 1.4s)
800 metres
Ellie Baxter 2.23.2 (improved by 0.4s)
Simon Coppard 1.49.73 (improved by 0.2s)
3000 metres
Grazia Manzotti 13.20.6 (improved by 18.2s)
Debuts
2000 metres steeplechase
Charlie Ellison (u17) 7.00.3
Harriet Woolley 8.08.8
Inter Area Road Relays at Leeds, Sunday 15th August
Nicole Taylor and Miles Weatherseed represented the England teams at this 5 x 2 mile road relay event.
Nicole ran 10.15 to record the second fastest leg of the day behind the 9.55 from Jess Judd.
Miles brought the England team in first on the opening leg.
Full results - rotherhamharriers.org/iarr/
Nicole ran 10.15 to record the second fastest leg of the day behind the 9.55 from Jess Judd.
Miles brought the England team in first on the opening leg.
Full results - rotherhamharriers.org/iarr/
British Milers Club Grand Prix at Eltham, Saturday 14th August
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No personal bests for the four TAC athletes.
800m Ben Murphy 1.51, Jordan Chambers 1.54.16. 1500m Simon Coppard 3.44.23, Kieran Reilly 3.46.71.
Full results are here - www.britishmilersclub.com/result/eltham-grand-prix-14th-august-2021/
Photos - flic.kr/s/aHsmWpV2fy or on Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
800m Ben Murphy 1.51, Jordan Chambers 1.54.16. 1500m Simon Coppard 3.44.23, Kieran Reilly 3.46.71.
Full results are here - www.britishmilersclub.com/result/eltham-grand-prix-14th-august-2021/
Photos - flic.kr/s/aHsmWpV2fy or on Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
Southern Athletics League at Tonbridge, Saturday 14th August
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Tonbridge won the match convincingly.
Amongst the highlights were Charlotte Alexander making her TAC debut and immediately winning the 1500m in 4.35.3 to move to 8th on the club all time list.
Sam Crick completed a triple-win day over 400m hurdles, 800m and 2000m steeplechase. There were also wins for Ellie Baxter (800m), Harriet Woolley (3000m and 2000m steeplechase) and James Kingston 1500m) .
Results are on the Results 2021 page.
Mike Parks has already loaded some photos on the Tonbridge AC Summer Teams & Fixtures Facebook page.
More photos - flic.kr/s/aHsmWqdoB4 or on Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
Amongst the highlights were Charlotte Alexander making her TAC debut and immediately winning the 1500m in 4.35.3 to move to 8th on the club all time list.
Sam Crick completed a triple-win day over 400m hurdles, 800m and 2000m steeplechase. There were also wins for Ellie Baxter (800m), Harriet Woolley (3000m and 2000m steeplechase) and James Kingston 1500m) .
Results are on the Results 2021 page.
Mike Parks has already loaded some photos on the Tonbridge AC Summer Teams & Fixtures Facebook page.
More photos - flic.kr/s/aHsmWqdoB4 or on Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
Above photos
Top - Ellie Baxter, Sam Crick, Harriet Woolley
Bottom - Grazia Manzotti (team manager and pb), Charlotte Alexander, James Kingston
Top - Ellie Baxter, Sam Crick, Harriet Woolley
Bottom - Grazia Manzotti (team manager and pb), Charlotte Alexander, James Kingston
British Milers Club Gold Standard Races, at Watford, Wednesday 11th August
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Simon Coppard won the men's 800 metres B race with a pb of 1.49.73. Charlie Crick (1.52.00) and Kieran Reilly (1.53.55) were in the same race. Simon remains 8th on the TAC all time list and second in 2021 to Ben Murphy.
Full results are here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/whatopen02/event/
Photos - flic.kr/s/aHsmWtoFJG
Full results are here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/whatopen02/event/
Photos - flic.kr/s/aHsmWtoFJG
Above - Simon Coppard on his way to an 800 metres pb at Watford on Wednesday night
This week's 'Big Hitters', 5th to 10th August (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
Harrison Fraser (u15) 44.3 (improved by 1.3s)
1200 metres
Neve Raymond (u13) (improved by 1.3s)
Jamie Goodge 8.26.80 (improved by 8.3s)
1500 metres
Charlie Warren (u13) 5.04.6 (improved by 13.1s)
1 mile
Steve Strange 4.20.33 (improved by 0.3s)
5000 metres
Dan Bradley 15.07.69 (improved by 5.5s)
Debuts
300 metres
Penny Horne (u15) 47.2
1200 metres
Jessica Tayton (u13) 4.45.2
1500 metres
Ewan Prendergast (u13) 5.32.5
Lara Jee (u15) 5.35.0
1 mile
Jay Smith 5.03.4
Club Record
1000 metres
Tom Woolley M40 1000 metres 2.57.7
300 metres
Harrison Fraser (u15) 44.3 (improved by 1.3s)
1200 metres
Neve Raymond (u13) (improved by 1.3s)
Jamie Goodge 8.26.80 (improved by 8.3s)
1500 metres
Charlie Warren (u13) 5.04.6 (improved by 13.1s)
1 mile
Steve Strange 4.20.33 (improved by 0.3s)
5000 metres
Dan Bradley 15.07.69 (improved by 5.5s)
Debuts
300 metres
Penny Horne (u15) 47.2
1200 metres
Jessica Tayton (u13) 4.45.2
1500 metres
Ewan Prendergast (u13) 5.32.5
Lara Jee (u15) 5.35.0
1 mile
Jay Smith 5.03.4
Club Record
1000 metres
Tom Woolley M40 1000 metres 2.57.7
Kent Young Athletes League (u13/15) at Tonbridge, Sunday 8th August
Results are on the Results 2021 page including a TAC summary.
National Athletics League, at Bournemouth, Saturday 7th August
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Testing conditions meant a lot of tactical races, but some interesting ones.
Full provisional results are on the Results 2021 page.
800m men 1st Kieran Reilly 1.54.89 2nd B Toby Emm 2.00.54
800m women 1st Pandora Banbury 2.28.131st B Jess Murphy 2.41.29
1500m men 1st Jordan Chambers 4.03.40, 1st B Jamie Goodge 4.04.40
1500m women 2nd Katie Goodge 4.48.37
3000m men 2nd Stuart Brown 9.01.31, 2nd B James Kingston 9.02.39
3000m steeplechase 1st Michael Ellis 10.17.20
Photos here - flic.kr/s/aHsmWncWM9
Full provisional results are on the Results 2021 page.
800m men 1st Kieran Reilly 1.54.89 2nd B Toby Emm 2.00.54
800m women 1st Pandora Banbury 2.28.131st B Jess Murphy 2.41.29
1500m men 1st Jordan Chambers 4.03.40, 1st B Jamie Goodge 4.04.40
1500m women 2nd Katie Goodge 4.48.37
3000m men 2nd Stuart Brown 9.01.31, 2nd B James Kingston 9.02.39
3000m steeplechase 1st Michael Ellis 10.17.20
Photos here - flic.kr/s/aHsmWncWM9
Photos above
Top - Michael Ellis, Kieran Reilly, Pandora Banbury
Middle - Jess Murphy, Jordan Chambers & Jamie Goodge, Katie Goodge
Bottom - James Kingston & Stuart Brown, Toby Emm, 1976 at Bournemouth (Mark Hookway & Mike Field)
Top - Michael Ellis, Kieran Reilly, Pandora Banbury
Middle - Jess Murphy, Jordan Chambers & Jamie Goodge, Katie Goodge
Bottom - James Kingston & Stuart Brown, Toby Emm, 1976 at Bournemouth (Mark Hookway & Mike Field)
Wimbledon 5k Festival, Saturday 7th August
There were three TAC runners in action, each in operate races.
Race 8 - 10th Dan Bradley 15.07.69 (pb by 5.5s)
Race 9 - 11th Steve Strange 14.52.99
Race 10 - 14th Miles Weatherseed 14.42.23
Full results are here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/herc5kfest/event/T1/
Race 8 - 10th Dan Bradley 15.07.69 (pb by 5.5s)
Race 9 - 11th Steve Strange 14.52.99
Race 10 - 14th Miles Weatherseed 14.42.23
Full results are here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/herc5kfest/event/T1/
British Milers Club and Open Meeting at Gillingham, Saturday 7th August
Cameron Payas finished 4th in the 800m A race in 1.57.12.
Central Park Dartford Veterans Open Meeting, Friday 6th August
Full details are here although live results don't seem to be going up - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/cpa-vets/
Tom Woolley won the 1000m in 2.57.7 to set a TAC over 40 men's record.
More details awaited.Jay Smith won the mile in 5.03.40
Full results - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/cpa-vets/event/
Tom Woolley won the 1000m in 2.57.7 to set a TAC over 40 men's record.
More details awaited.Jay Smith won the mile in 5.03.40
Full results - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/cpa-vets/event/
Chelmsford Miles of Miles Festival, Friday 6th August
Steve Strange won the men's A race in around 4.20.33 to pocket the £300 first prize.
This week's 'Big Hitters', 29th July to 4th August (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
Matthew Dubery (u20) 2.05.95 (improved by 11.5s)
Anabel Warren (u13) 2.39.41 (improved by 11.4s)
3000 metres
Nichola Evans 10.51.68 (improved by 34.0s)
Jamie Goodge 8.26.80 (improved by 8.3s)
2000 metres steeplechase
Michael Ellis 6.21.92 (improved by 1.9s)
10km road
Chris Potter (M50) 38.51 (improved by 4s)
10 miles road
Neil McClements 54.33
Debuts
800 metres
Tom Woolley (M40) 2.15.40
Ellie Baxter 2.23.64
1500 metres steeplechase
Charlie Ellison (u17) 5.08.93
Harriet Woolley 5.40.35
800 metres
Matthew Dubery (u20) 2.05.95 (improved by 11.5s)
Anabel Warren (u13) 2.39.41 (improved by 11.4s)
3000 metres
Nichola Evans 10.51.68 (improved by 34.0s)
Jamie Goodge 8.26.80 (improved by 8.3s)
2000 metres steeplechase
Michael Ellis 6.21.92 (improved by 1.9s)
10km road
Chris Potter (M50) 38.51 (improved by 4s)
10 miles road
Neil McClements 54.33
Debuts
800 metres
Tom Woolley (M40) 2.15.40
Ellie Baxter 2.23.64
1500 metres steeplechase
Charlie Ellison (u17) 5.08.93
Harriet Woolley 5.40.35
Cambridge Harriers and British Milers Club Meeting, Wednesday 4th August
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There were just a couple of TAC distance runners in action. Official times awaited but both Charlie Crick (800m 1.53.32) and Cameron Payas (1500m 3.57.90). Annabel Carter raced over 400m as did a few others from TAC.
Results here - www.britishmilersclub.com
Photos here - flic.kr/s/aHsmWmm3Te
Results here - www.britishmilersclub.com
Photos here - flic.kr/s/aHsmWmm3Te
Above - left Charlie Crick and right Cameron Payas, at Eltham
Bedgebury Pinetum Summer Series 10k, Wednesday 4th August
Russell McIntyre finished 8th and Derek Jee 9th.
Full results here - www.nice-work.org.uk/races/bedgebury-series-4/2021
Full results here - www.nice-work.org.uk/races/bedgebury-series-4/2021
Tonbridge AC Evening Open Meeting, Tuesday 3rd August
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Tonbridge hosted the Kent steeplechase championships at this meeting and came away with gold medals from Michael Ellis (senior men), Harriet Woolley (senior women), Matthew Dubery (under 20 men) and Charlie Ellison (under 17 men).
There were plenty of personal bests from TAC athletes over 800 metres, plus a few debuts. Lily Stewart was the fastest TAC female with 2.22.95, although closely followed by Ellie Baxter making her debut at the distance in 2.23.64. Ben Murphy led the fastest race the whole distance to win from Miles Weatherseed, showing that he is recovering well from a recent bout of coronavirus.
Summary of TAC Distance Runners results are on the Results 2021 page.
Live stream available on Mark Hookway YouTube Channel
Photos - flic.kr/s/aHsmWkqvSz and Mark Hookway's Facebook Page
Results here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/tacdev3/event/
There were plenty of personal bests from TAC athletes over 800 metres, plus a few debuts. Lily Stewart was the fastest TAC female with 2.22.95, although closely followed by Ellie Baxter making her debut at the distance in 2.23.64. Ben Murphy led the fastest race the whole distance to win from Miles Weatherseed, showing that he is recovering well from a recent bout of coronavirus.
Summary of TAC Distance Runners results are on the Results 2021 page.
Live stream available on Mark Hookway YouTube Channel
Photos - flic.kr/s/aHsmWkqvSz and Mark Hookway's Facebook Page
Results here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/tacdev3/event/
Above at the TAC Open Meet
Top - Lily Stewart, Michael Ellis, Ben Murphy & Miles Weatherseed
Bottom - Harrison & Simon Fraser, Ellie Baxter, Harriet Woolley
Top - Lily Stewart, Michael Ellis, Ben Murphy & Miles Weatherseed
Bottom - Harrison & Simon Fraser, Ellie Baxter, Harriet Woolley
Canterbury 10 mile Road Race, Sunday 1st August
Three TAC runners were towards the fore of the race as Neil McClements (54.33) and Jay Smith (54.43) finished 2nd and 3rd, whilst Helen Gaunt (64.36) won the women's race. This was a debut over the distance for Neil, who like Jay has an Autumn marathon as a target race.
Full results - www.chiptiminguk.co.uk/results/canterbury-10-miler
Full results - www.chiptiminguk.co.uk/results/canterbury-10-miler
East Peckham 10k Road Race, Sunday 1st August
TAC runners included 4th Julian Rendall 35.30, Chris Potter 38.51 (pb by 4s), Mark Pitcairn-Knowles 41.09, Jacqui O'Reilly 43.27, Phil Coleman 44.11, Alan Newman 46.36, Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles 46.55, Mark Grange 47.34, Richard Sargent 47.31
Full results will appear here - www.nice-work.org.uk/races/the-east-peckham-10k/2021
Full results will appear here - www.nice-work.org.uk/races/the-east-peckham-10k/2021
Parkrun, Saturday 31st July
Parkrun enjoyed its second week back after over a year of no action and by my calculations 39 TAC distance runners run at 16 locations. You can see all the TAC results here - www.parkrun.com/results/consolidatedclub/?clubNum=2404
Worthing Harriers Open Meeting at K2 Arena, Crawley, Saturday 31st July
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One 800m race resulted in a number of changes in the TAC all time best list, as four Tonbridge athletes ran sub 1.54, with only Charlie Crick (1.52.03) not running a personal best.
Simon Coppard had his first 800m race of the season, finishing 2nd in 1.49.93, which was his first sub 1.50 clocking and only the eighth TAC athlete to do this. Kieran Reilly ran 1.51.82 to finally erase his pb from 2014 and Jordan Chambers recorded 1.53.71 to take another second from his pb.
The 3000m races were quite spread out but all four TAC had strong runs. Jamie Goodge ran 8.26.80, a pb by 8.3s. Matthew Dubery ran 8.54.39, his first time under 9 minutes, whilst Nicole Taylor ran 9.22.59 and Katie Goodge 10.08.82. Katie's time makes it 8 TAC females running sub 11 this season for 3000m, which is a record.
Full results are here - justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=k231.7.21&page=schedule
Photos - flic.kr/s/aHsmWjkcAX
Simon Coppard had his first 800m race of the season, finishing 2nd in 1.49.93, which was his first sub 1.50 clocking and only the eighth TAC athlete to do this. Kieran Reilly ran 1.51.82 to finally erase his pb from 2014 and Jordan Chambers recorded 1.53.71 to take another second from his pb.
The 3000m races were quite spread out but all four TAC had strong runs. Jamie Goodge ran 8.26.80, a pb by 8.3s. Matthew Dubery ran 8.54.39, his first time under 9 minutes, whilst Nicole Taylor ran 9.22.59 and Katie Goodge 10.08.82. Katie's time makes it 8 TAC females running sub 11 this season for 3000m, which is a record.
Full results are here - justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=k231.7.21&page=schedule
Photos - flic.kr/s/aHsmWjkcAX
Above - Simon Coppard, Kieran Reilly and Jordan Chambers all made progress on the TAC all time 800m list, after their race at Crawley
Photos
Top - Left Charlie Crick, Kieran Reilly, Simon Coppard. Right Jordan Chambers
Middle Matthew Dubery and Jamie Goodge
Bottom - Nicole Taylor and Katie Goodge
Top - Left Charlie Crick, Kieran Reilly, Simon Coppard. Right Jordan Chambers
Middle Matthew Dubery and Jamie Goodge
Bottom - Nicole Taylor and Katie Goodge
Essex Athletics Championships, at Chelmsford, Saturday and Sunday 31st July and 1st August
Steve Strange finished 2nd in the 3000m on Saturday in 8.38 (unofficial)
Tonbridge Masters Evening Open Meeting, Friday 30th July
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Although it was quite breezy at times we were very lucky with the weather on Friday evening, especially after what we had witnessed in the afternoon.There were a dozen from TAC competing in the two distance races of 800m and 3000m.
800m - Simon Fraser (M45) 2.14.67, Tom Woolley (M40) 2.15.40 debut, Chris Potter (M50) 2.28.87 debut, Jacqui O'Reilly (W35) 2.40.40, Lisa Knight (M35) 2.41.71, Nicola Summerfield (W35) 2.52.42, Mark Grange (M55) 2.53.49 debut.
3000m - Adam Roeder (M35) 10.26.98 pb by 13.2s, Nichola Evans (W35) 10.51.68 pb by 34.0s, Derek Jee (M45) 11.32.27 debut, Grazia Manzotti (W50) 11.38.88 pb by 0.4s
Full results are here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/tacvet/event/
Photos - flic.kr/s/aHsmWiPtKv and Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
800m - Simon Fraser (M45) 2.14.67, Tom Woolley (M40) 2.15.40 debut, Chris Potter (M50) 2.28.87 debut, Jacqui O'Reilly (W35) 2.40.40, Lisa Knight (M35) 2.41.71, Nicola Summerfield (W35) 2.52.42, Mark Grange (M55) 2.53.49 debut.
3000m - Adam Roeder (M35) 10.26.98 pb by 13.2s, Nichola Evans (W35) 10.51.68 pb by 34.0s, Derek Jee (M45) 11.32.27 debut, Grazia Manzotti (W50) 11.38.88 pb by 0.4s
Full results are here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/tacvet/event/
Photos - flic.kr/s/aHsmWiPtKv and Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
Above - Nichola Evans with a big 3000m pb and Simon Fraser who won the fastest 800m on Friday evening
Wednesday Night Action 28th July 2021
There were two track meetings going on during Wednesday evening -
Hercules Wimbledon 1 Mile Extravaganza Night
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This meeting consisted of 11 races over 1 mile, with splits also being taken at 1500m
The elite invitation race included Kieran Reilly and Miles Weatherseed and was won by Matt Ramsden of Australia in 3.55.78.
Kieran finished 7th in 4.01.70 taking 5 seconds from his 7 year old pb and Miles12th in 4.06.59. Kieran also set a 1500m pb en route of 3.45.01.
By my calculations this puts Kieran 7th on the Tonbridge AC all time list.
Photos here - flic.kr/s/aHsmWigST5
Full results are available here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/hercmile/event/
Watford Open Meeting
Charlie Crick was 5th in the final 1500m race of the evening in 3.58.97, which was a fraction away from his pb, whilst Harry Paton ran 9.02.84 for 3000m.
Hercules Wimbledon 1 Mile Extravaganza Night
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This meeting consisted of 11 races over 1 mile, with splits also being taken at 1500m
The elite invitation race included Kieran Reilly and Miles Weatherseed and was won by Matt Ramsden of Australia in 3.55.78.
Kieran finished 7th in 4.01.70 taking 5 seconds from his 7 year old pb and Miles12th in 4.06.59. Kieran also set a 1500m pb en route of 3.45.01.
By my calculations this puts Kieran 7th on the Tonbridge AC all time list.
Photos here - flic.kr/s/aHsmWigST5
Full results are available here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/hercmile/event/
Watford Open Meeting
Charlie Crick was 5th in the final 1500m race of the evening in 3.58.97, which was a fraction away from his pb, whilst Harry Paton ran 9.02.84 for 3000m.
Above - Kieran Reilly runs 4.01 for the mile at Wimbledon
Alex Yee friend and rival of TAC Distance Runners wins Olympic Triathlon Silver Medal, Sunday 25th July
Alex Yee finished second in the Olympic Triathlon on Sunday, to win the silver medal. He first came to our notice with a win in the Kent Cross Country Championships in 2014. The video link is below and apologies for the quality of the film as the conditions were terrible !
Ben Reynolds completes the Bob Graham Round, Saturday 24th July
Ben Reynolds completed the Bob Graham Round in 23 hours 37 minutes, despite the last 17 hours with a bad knee that slowed him on the descents.
The 'Round' consists of traversing 42 fells in 24 hours !!
See here - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Graham_Round
The video clip below shows Ben finishing which must have been a painful run !
The 'Round' consists of traversing 42 fells in 24 hours !!
See here - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Graham_Round
The video clip below shows Ben finishing which must have been a painful run !
Ben's account of the challenge is really worth a read from the file below, with photos.
| ben_reynolds_bob_graham_round.pdf |
UK Youth Development League Upper Age Group (u17/20), at Gillingham, Sunday 25th July
Results are on the Results 2021 page.
There were just 5 athletes from the distance running groups competing -
Amelia Beeston (u17) ran a pb for 800m of 2.33.59 and Leonora Lynn (u20) ran the 3000m in 11.51.66
Matthew Dubery (u20) ran a pb 1500m in 4.12.15 and then won the 2000m steeplechase, whilst James Kingston (u20) ran the 800m, 1500m and 3000m for training, winning the 800 and 3000. Charlie Ellison (u17) ran 10.23.46 when making his debut at 3000m.
The Tonbridge team finished 2nd to Blackheath of the 6 clubs.
There were just 5 athletes from the distance running groups competing -
Amelia Beeston (u17) ran a pb for 800m of 2.33.59 and Leonora Lynn (u20) ran the 3000m in 11.51.66
Matthew Dubery (u20) ran a pb 1500m in 4.12.15 and then won the 2000m steeplechase, whilst James Kingston (u20) ran the 800m, 1500m and 3000m for training, winning the 800 and 3000. Charlie Ellison (u17) ran 10.23.46 when making his debut at 3000m.
The Tonbridge team finished 2nd to Blackheath of the 6 clubs.
Romney Marsh 10k, Sunday 25th July
Romney Marsh 10k results will be posted here - www.nice-work.org.uk/races/the-romney-marsh-10k/2021
TAC results included -
2nd Dan Bradley 31.27 pb (pb by 16s)
9th Verity Hopkins 36.28 pb (1st female, pb by 49s)
12th Jason Barton 37.41
15th Imogen Amos 38.29 (2nd female, pb by 1min 6s)
22nd Nicola Evans 39.24 (3rd female, pb by 4s)
61st Alex Crockford 45.50 (had to stop to assist fellow runner)
TAC results included -
2nd Dan Bradley 31.27 pb (pb by 16s)
9th Verity Hopkins 36.28 pb (1st female, pb by 49s)
12th Jason Barton 37.41
15th Imogen Amos 38.29 (2nd female, pb by 1min 6s)
22nd Nicola Evans 39.24 (3rd female, pb by 4s)
61st Alex Crockford 45.50 (had to stop to assist fellow runner)
Above - Verity Hopkins (1st female) and Dan Bradley (2nd overall) at the Romney Marsh 10k road race
British Milers Club Grand Prix, at Loughborough, Saturday 24th July
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Coverage of the BMC Grand Prix is being shown by Vinco here - www.vincosport.com/live/140825/
Full results are here - www.britishmilersclub.com/result/loughborough-grand-prix-24-july-2021-results/
It was a mixed bag of results from TAC athletes with the highlights being Charlie Crick running an 800m pb of 1.51.43 in the C race and Kieran Reilly running a season's best 1500m in the B race of 3.46.39.
Charlie's time moved him to 10th on the TAC all time list (see History pages)
Simon Coppard ran 4.06.81 for 4th in the George Gandy Memorial Mile and Jamie Goodge 4.17.81.
Photos here - flic.kr/s/aHsmWgMAKA
Full results are here - www.britishmilersclub.com/result/loughborough-grand-prix-24-july-2021-results/
It was a mixed bag of results from TAC athletes with the highlights being Charlie Crick running an 800m pb of 1.51.43 in the C race and Kieran Reilly running a season's best 1500m in the B race of 3.46.39.
Charlie's time moved him to 10th on the TAC all time list (see History pages)
Simon Coppard ran 4.06.81 for 4th in the George Gandy Memorial Mile and Jamie Goodge 4.17.81.
Photos here - flic.kr/s/aHsmWgMAKA
Above - Charlie Crick moved into the TAC all time top 10 at 800 metres
Above - Kieran Reilly (167) with a seasons best at 1500m and Simon Coppard (number 5) with a 4.06 mile at Loughborough
British Milers Club Meeting, at Chester Le Street, Monday 19th July
Jamie Goodge broke 4 minutes for 1500 metres for the first time in this BMC event, when he finished 6th in the mens A race with 3.57.78.
Official results are here - www.britishmilersclub.com/result/chester-le-street-19-july-results/.
He becomes the 16th sub 4 TAC athlete in 2021, which is a club record and I believe currently better than any other club in the UK.
Official results are here - www.britishmilersclub.com/result/chester-le-street-19-july-results/.
He becomes the 16th sub 4 TAC athlete in 2021, which is a club record and I believe currently better than any other club in the UK.
England Athletics Championships, at Bedford, Saturday/Sunday 17th/18th July
Kieran Reilly (3.47.98) finished 5th and Ally Kinloch (3.53.28) finished 10th in the 1500m final.
Results here - athletics-uk.org/england/seniors/
Video here after 4 hours 29 minutes - www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YZtswCiaXQ
Results here - athletics-uk.org/england/seniors/
Video here after 4 hours 29 minutes - www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YZtswCiaXQ
UK Youth Development League Lower Age Group (u13/15), at Tonbridge, Sunday 18th July
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Tonbridge AC convincingly won the match in extremely hot conditions.
The two A string distance event wins came in the under 13 boys events through Harry Wrigley and Arno Dale. Milli Watts made her TAC debut in the under 13 girls 800m. Results are on the Results 2021 page.
Photos here - flic.kr/s/aHsmWf9jFh
The two A string distance event wins came in the under 13 boys events through Harry Wrigley and Arno Dale. Milli Watts made her TAC debut in the under 13 girls 800m. Results are on the Results 2021 page.
Photos here - flic.kr/s/aHsmWf9jFh
Photos above from the UK Youth Development League
Arno Dale, Milli, Harry Wrigley
Arno Dale, Milli, Harry Wrigley
Nicole Taylor and Miles Weatherseed selected for England teams
Nicole Taylor and Miles Weatherseed have been selected for the England teams to take part in a 5 x 2 miles road relay at Leeds on 15th August. Details are here -
www.englandathletics.org/athletics-and-running/news/international-inter-area-relays-team-selected/
www.englandathletics.org/athletics-and-running/news/international-inter-area-relays-team-selected/
MK 5000 PB Night at Milton Keynes, Saturday 17th July
Phoebe Barker showed that she has battled back from various setbacks to finish 7th in the women's A race, setting a new personal best of 16.35.55. Corey De'Ath ran 14.42.98 in the men's A race.
Start lists and results - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/mk5000pbspecial/event/1/
Live stream - www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDCKi3uC9uE
Start lists and results - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/mk5000pbspecial/event/1/
Live stream - www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDCKi3uC9uE
Finsbury Park 5000m night, London, Friday 16th July
Verity Hopkins finished 6th in race 5 on her track debut over 5000m, running 17.18.05.
Full results are here - thepowerof10.info/results/results.aspx?meetingid=416278
Full results are here - thepowerof10.info/results/results.aspx?meetingid=416278
British Milers Club races at Birmingham, Wednesday 14th July
Ally Kinloch finished 10th in a classy 3000m with a pb of 8.14.51, improving by 3.9 seconds. This moves Ally to about 16th on the TAC all time list. (see History pages)
Full results are here - www.britishmilersclub.com/result/birmingham-university-gold-standard-14-july-2021-results/
Full results are here - www.britishmilersclub.com/result/birmingham-university-gold-standard-14-july-2021-results/
British Milers Club and Cambridge Harriers Meeting at Eltham, Wednesday 14th July
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There were five TAC distance runners in action -
800m A race 7th Charlie Crick 1.53.40
800m B race 1st Jordan Chambers 1.54.69 (pb by 1.0s), 3rd Cameron Payas 1.57.34 (seasons best)
800m C race 7th Angus Currie 2.09.11
1500m A race 7th Alex Howard 3.57.45 (seasons best)
Full results appear here - www.britishmilersclub.com
Photos - flic.kr/s/aHsmWcE8EQ
800m A race 7th Charlie Crick 1.53.40
800m B race 1st Jordan Chambers 1.54.69 (pb by 1.0s), 3rd Cameron Payas 1.57.34 (seasons best)
800m C race 7th Angus Currie 2.09.11
1500m A race 7th Alex Howard 3.57.45 (seasons best)
Full results appear here - www.britishmilersclub.com
Photos - flic.kr/s/aHsmWcE8EQ
Jordan Chambers improves his 800m at Eltham on Wednesday night with a win
Muller Grand Prix and Diamond League, at Gateshead, Tuesday 13th July
James West ran the mile in 3.59.05. Full result is here -
london.diamondleague.com/lists-results-london/#baseFrame#__athSchedule#ScheduleInit#London2021_CURRENTEVENT_JSON
london.diamondleague.com/lists-results-london/#baseFrame#__athSchedule#ScheduleInit#London2021_CURRENTEVENT_JSON
Southern Athletics League at Ashford, Sunday 11th July
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Tonbridge won the match from Ashford. There were distance races wins for TAC as follows -
800m Jordan Chambers and Lily Stewart, 1500m Jordan Chambers and Ella Ayden, 3000m James Kingston, 5000m Nichola Evans, Steeplechases Matthew Dubery and Elizabeth Heslop.
More details to follow but this video clip was a cracker, although Matthew got up and won the race !
Photos here - flic.kr/s/aHsmWbeRnh
800m Jordan Chambers and Lily Stewart, 1500m Jordan Chambers and Ella Ayden, 3000m James Kingston, 5000m Nichola Evans, Steeplechases Matthew Dubery and Elizabeth Heslop.
More details to follow but this video clip was a cracker, although Matthew got up and won the race !
Photos here - flic.kr/s/aHsmWbeRnh
Above photos from Ashford. TAC won every A-string distance race
Top - Grazia Manzotti (TAC team manager), Lily Stewart and Jordan Chambers at 800m
Middle - Jordan Chambers & Ella Ayden at 1500m, James Kingston at 3000m
Nichola Evans at 5000m and Elizabeth Heslop & Matthew Dubery at the steeplechases
Top - Grazia Manzotti (TAC team manager), Lily Stewart and Jordan Chambers at 800m
Middle - Jordan Chambers & Ella Ayden at 1500m, James Kingston at 3000m
Nichola Evans at 5000m and Elizabeth Heslop & Matthew Dubery at the steeplechases
English Schools Championships, at Manchester, Friday to Sunday 9th to 11th July
There was only one TAC distance runner in action, Josh Prendergast, who placed 15th in the Inter Boys 3000 metres in 9.06.5. This was after a major bike accident the week before in a triathlon.
A results link for track events is here - docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15ExkO0I16y4Wl6747VpPjQuwCqIrUeWh8pGeYFMneWk/edit?fbclid=IwAR2gc6-TbGMuR01yham3DNC88MOiyhX092sJiscTofJWpwxjVGGJZOPAUsg#gid=629443997
A results link for track events is here - docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15ExkO0I16y4Wl6747VpPjQuwCqIrUeWh8pGeYFMneWk/edit?fbclid=IwAR2gc6-TbGMuR01yham3DNC88MOiyhX092sJiscTofJWpwxjVGGJZOPAUsg#gid=629443997
Kent Young Athletes League at Dartford, Saturday 10th July
Provisional/Draft results are on the Results 2021 page.
Lakeland Trails 23k race, Saturday 10th July
Nathan Chapman won the 23k race at this event in 2.03.42. Full results are here -
www.lakelandtrails.org/results#2_4C47AE
Becky Morrish, his partner, who was formerly with TAC was 12th overall and 4th female home.
www.lakelandtrails.org/results#2_4C47AE
Becky Morrish, his partner, who was formerly with TAC was 12th overall and 4th female home.
Fast Friday 10,000 metres night, at Walthamstow, Friday 9th July
Race 1 - 9th Verity Hopkins 37.00.65 (pb by 21.0s)
Race 3 - 2nd Ben Cole 30.55.48 (TAC over 35 men's record)
Race 4 (women's A race) - 4th Nicole Taylor 34.15.06 (1st in England Championship)
Full results here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/fastfriday/
Race 3 - 2nd Ben Cole 30.55.48 (TAC over 35 men's record)
Race 4 (women's A race) - 4th Nicole Taylor 34.15.06 (1st in England Championship)
Full results here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/fastfriday/
Above - Nicole Taylor won the England 10,000m championship
Above - Ben Cole and Verity Hopkins at Walthamstow
This week's 'Big Hitters', 1st to 8th July (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
Leonora Lynn (u20) 2.47.03 (improved by 3.2s - earlier result just in)
Stuart Brown 1.56.49 (improved by 2.6s)
1500 metres
Arno Dale 5.03.06 (u13) (improved by 21.0s)
Zach Furlonger (u15) 5.07.42 (improved by 19.9s)
Sam Cooke (u15) 4.55.39 (improved by 18.3s)
Ella Thomas (u15) 5.30.61(improved by 10.7s)
3000 metres
Matthew Dubery (u20) 9.00.34 (improved by 54.6s - earlier result just in)
5000 metres
Steve Strange 14.46.65 (improved by 69.2s)
Imogen Amos 18.26.37 (improved by 19.1s)
Dan Bradley 15.13.11 (improved by 16.5s)
2000 metres steeplechase
Lottie Richardson 8.05.44 (improved by 0.1s)
5km road race
Ben Cole (m35) 14.31(improved by 14s)
Debuts
1500m
Charlie Warren (u13) 5.17.77
Amelia Beeston (u17) 5.31.47
5000m
James Kingston (u20) 15.18.38
Stuart Brown 15.37.30
Neil McClements (m35) 16.34.25
Nichola Evans (w35) 19.09.46
800 metres
Leonora Lynn (u20) 2.47.03 (improved by 3.2s - earlier result just in)
Stuart Brown 1.56.49 (improved by 2.6s)
1500 metres
Arno Dale 5.03.06 (u13) (improved by 21.0s)
Zach Furlonger (u15) 5.07.42 (improved by 19.9s)
Sam Cooke (u15) 4.55.39 (improved by 18.3s)
Ella Thomas (u15) 5.30.61(improved by 10.7s)
3000 metres
Matthew Dubery (u20) 9.00.34 (improved by 54.6s - earlier result just in)
5000 metres
Steve Strange 14.46.65 (improved by 69.2s)
Imogen Amos 18.26.37 (improved by 19.1s)
Dan Bradley 15.13.11 (improved by 16.5s)
2000 metres steeplechase
Lottie Richardson 8.05.44 (improved by 0.1s)
5km road race
Ben Cole (m35) 14.31(improved by 14s)
Debuts
1500m
Charlie Warren (u13) 5.17.77
Amelia Beeston (u17) 5.31.47
5000m
James Kingston (u20) 15.18.38
Stuart Brown 15.37.30
Neil McClements (m35) 16.34.25
Nichola Evans (w35) 19.09.46
Bedgebury Pinetum Summer 10k and 5k Series Race 3, Wednesday 6th July
Charlie Ellison (u15) won the 5k and Russell McIntyre was 5th in the 10k.
Full results are here - www.nice-work.org.uk/races/bedgebury-series-3/2021
Full results are here - www.nice-work.org.uk/races/bedgebury-series-3/2021
TAC Takeaways Mentoring - Update Thursday 8th July
Mark Hookway talks about 'Getting over a disappointing track race'
This subject was raised this week by one of the distance runners.
Tonbridge AC Evening Open Meeting, Tuesday 6th July
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Results and a TAC summary are on the Results 2021 page.
There was a good turnout of TAC distance runners and although the conditions were quite windy, many ran personal bests, seasons bests or made their debuts.
TAC took the top three places in the Kent women's 5000m championship through Imogen Amos, Chloe Bird and Lucy Thompson, whilst Dan Bradley ran really well to get the bronze medal in the men's race.
Full results are posted here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/tacdev2/
Photos - flic.kr/s/aHsmW9RkR6
There was a good turnout of TAC distance runners and although the conditions were quite windy, many ran personal bests, seasons bests or made their debuts.
TAC took the top three places in the Kent women's 5000m championship through Imogen Amos, Chloe Bird and Lucy Thompson, whilst Dan Bradley ran really well to get the bronze medal in the men's race.
Full results are posted here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/tacdev2/
Photos - flic.kr/s/aHsmW9RkR6
Photos from the Tonbridge Open Meeting
Top - TAC first 3 in Kent women's 5000m, Imogen Amos, Chloe Bird, Lucy Thompson
Row 2 - Dan Bradley, Stuart Brown & Charlie Crick, Neil McClements
Row 3 - Annabel Warren, Sam Crick, Ella Thomas
Bottom - Arno Dale, Zac Furlonger, Sam Cooke
Top - TAC first 3 in Kent women's 5000m, Imogen Amos, Chloe Bird, Lucy Thompson
Row 2 - Dan Bradley, Stuart Brown & Charlie Crick, Neil McClements
Row 3 - Annabel Warren, Sam Crick, Ella Thomas
Bottom - Arno Dale, Zac Furlonger, Sam Cooke
UK Youth Development League Upper Age Group (u17/20), at Eltham, Sunday 27th June
Results only just in !
It took a while but results are finally in and here -
thepowerof10.info/results/results.aspx?meetingid=415619&pagenum=1#400
thepowerof10.info/results/results.aspx?meetingid=415619&pagenum=1#400
Meeting Stanislas Nancy, France, Monday 5th July
James West will be disappointed with his showing in this World Athletics Continental Tour event, where he ran 3.41.22 for 1500 metres. Full Results are here - liveffa.com/events/MEETING_NANCY_2021_ATSTAM015101/results
Other weekend news, 3rd and 4th July
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Saturday and Sunday
Brecon Fans Races Luke Fisher, who was part of the TAC team that won the National Cross Country title in 2020, won both the Pen y Fan and Fan y Big Horseshoe races in Wales at the weekend. He won the latter, the longer race, on Saturday and the shorter on Sunday. Full results can be found here - www.breconfans.org.uk/Results?race=FAN+Y+BIG+HORSESHOE&year=2021&sex=ALL&club=ALL&cat=ALL Sunday Oxford Vs Cambridge Varsity Match, at Lee Valley Phoebe Barker (Cambridge) won the 5000 metres in 17.35 (unofficial approximate) and Lucy Thompson (Oxford) ran the same race in 18.45. (photo right, courtesy of Richard Owen). Full results are awaited. A video of the livestream can be found here (above race 2 hours 12 minutes in) - www.youtube.com/watch?v=papGo65bIC0&t=8258s |
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National Athletics League, at Basingstoke, Saturday 3rd July
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Its never great going to such matches with quite a few team gaps, so well done to those who did turn out to compete.
Steve Strange was the only A-string winner on the men's side as he took the 5000m with a big pb of 14.46.65.
Sam Crick surprised everyone with a 400m hurdles pb of 56.47.
Annabel Carter (800m) and Lottie Richardson (2000m steeplechase) were the only distance runners on the women's side with Lottie trying the steeplechase for the first time in four years.
Jordan Chambers (1.55.70) and Stuart Brown (1.56.49) bot ran 800m pbs
Results on the Results 2021 page
Photos here - flic.kr/s/aHsmW87f7z
Steve Strange was the only A-string winner on the men's side as he took the 5000m with a big pb of 14.46.65.
Sam Crick surprised everyone with a 400m hurdles pb of 56.47.
Annabel Carter (800m) and Lottie Richardson (2000m steeplechase) were the only distance runners on the women's side with Lottie trying the steeplechase for the first time in four years.
Jordan Chambers (1.55.70) and Stuart Brown (1.56.49) bot ran 800m pbs
Results on the Results 2021 page
Photos here - flic.kr/s/aHsmW87f7z
Photos above from Basingstoke
Top - Annabel Carter, Lottie Richardson, Ed Coutts (timekeeping)
Middle - Jordan Chambers & James Kingston, James Taylor, Michael Ellis
Bottom - Sam Crick, Steve Strange, Stuart Brown
Top - Annabel Carter, Lottie Richardson, Ed Coutts (timekeeping)
Middle - Jordan Chambers & James Kingston, James Taylor, Michael Ellis
Bottom - Sam Crick, Steve Strange, Stuart Brown
Bristol and West 5k road series, at Bath, Wednesday 30th June
Ben Cole finished 3rd in 14.31 which was his best ever time for the distance on the road and track. It was a 14s pb on the road, which is pretty impressive now that he is in the over 35 age category.
This week's 'Big Hitters', 16th to 30th 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
Lily Slack ran 2.20.59 (improved by 0.4s)
Ben Murphy 1.48.48 (improved by 0.3s)
1500 metres
Alasdair Kinloch 3.47.6 (improved by 5.5s)
Stuart Brown 3.51.2 (improved by 3.5s)
Annabel Carter 4.41.45 (improved by 0.3s)
5km road race
Nichola Evans 18.50 (improved by 62s)
Debuts
5km road race
Adam Tibbals (m45) 16.55
Imogen Amos 17.46
Lucy Thompson 18.25
800 metres
Lily Slack ran 2.20.59 (improved by 0.4s)
Ben Murphy 1.48.48 (improved by 0.3s)
1500 metres
Alasdair Kinloch 3.47.6 (improved by 5.5s)
Stuart Brown 3.51.2 (improved by 3.5s)
Annabel Carter 4.41.45 (improved by 0.3s)
5km road race
Nichola Evans 18.50 (improved by 62s)
Debuts
5km road race
Adam Tibbals (m45) 16.55
Imogen Amos 17.46
Lucy Thompson 18.25
British Milers Club Meeting at Trafford, Tuesday 29th June
Ally Kinloch finished 4th over 1500m in 3.49.31.
British Championships and Olympic Trials, at Sports City, Manchester 25th to 27th June
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Amongst the Tonbridge athletes who qualified for the championships was James West who was 6th in the 1500 metres in 3.44.45. Chris Olley placed 10th in the 5000 metres final in 13.56.99 and Ben Murphy ran his personal best when finishing 4th in his 800 metres heat in 1.48.48, to become the third fastest Tonbridge athlete ever over the distance. Sean Molloy (3.51.66), Miles Weatherseed (3.50.26), Kieran Reilly (3.56.85) and Simon Coppard 93.53.48) were all eliminated after the heats of the 1500 metres.
Full results are here - results.britishathletics.org.uk/20210625_Manchester/timetable/index/?fbclid=IwAR2nCBXBeOb15J2nEYnuNed1DTb5NbQhPxQlNNQ-bm0mb1iE142gU5MI9Kk
Photos day 1 - flic.kr/s/aHsmW6eZ7i
Photos day 2 - flic.kr/s/aHsmW6fJH6
Photos day 3 - flic.kr/s/aHsmW5Moky
Full results are here - results.britishathletics.org.uk/20210625_Manchester/timetable/index/?fbclid=IwAR2nCBXBeOb15J2nEYnuNed1DTb5NbQhPxQlNNQ-bm0mb1iE142gU5MI9Kk
Photos day 1 - flic.kr/s/aHsmW6eZ7i
Photos day 2 - flic.kr/s/aHsmW6fJH6
Photos day 3 - flic.kr/s/aHsmW5Moky
UK Youth Development League Upper Age Group (u17/20), at Eltham, Sunday 27th June
Details to follow.
Other weekend news, Saturday/Sunday 26th/27th June
Sunday
Hawkhurst 5k and 10k multi terrain races
Mark Pitcairn-Knowles and Tony Bennett finished 4th and 8th overall in this multi terrain 10k race, organised by Rachel Fagg.
Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles was 3rd female home in the 10k. Charlie Ellison was equal first home overall in the 5k.
Results are here - www.nice-work.org.uk/races/Hawkhurst10k/2021
North Downs 30k multi terrain races
Julian Rendall finished 10th in 2.05.40. Pearl Pearce was 347th in 3.24.49.
Full results - racedirector.co.uk/results/north-downs-run-2021/ndr-27-06-2021
Hawkhurst 5k and 10k multi terrain races
Mark Pitcairn-Knowles and Tony Bennett finished 4th and 8th overall in this multi terrain 10k race, organised by Rachel Fagg.
Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles was 3rd female home in the 10k. Charlie Ellison was equal first home overall in the 5k.
Results are here - www.nice-work.org.uk/races/Hawkhurst10k/2021
North Downs 30k multi terrain races
Julian Rendall finished 10th in 2.05.40. Pearl Pearce was 347th in 3.24.49.
Full results - racedirector.co.uk/results/north-downs-run-2021/ndr-27-06-2021
Chase the Sun Battersea Park 5k and 10k road races, Thursday 24th June
5k road race
Men 4th Nathan Chapman 15.54, 12th Adam Tibbals 16.55 (2nd M45), 27th Mark Pitcairn-Knowles 18.46 (2nd M55), 30th Chris Potter 19.03 (1st M50)
Women 1st Imogen Amos 17.46, 7th Lucy Thompson 18.25, 9th Chloe Bird 18.34, 10th Lily Slack 18.46, 11th Nichola Evans 18.50 (2nd W35), 13th Alex Crockford 19.40
10k road race
16th Dan Madams (m45) 35.45
Full results here - www.runthrough.co.uk/results/
Men 4th Nathan Chapman 15.54, 12th Adam Tibbals 16.55 (2nd M45), 27th Mark Pitcairn-Knowles 18.46 (2nd M55), 30th Chris Potter 19.03 (1st M50)
Women 1st Imogen Amos 17.46, 7th Lucy Thompson 18.25, 9th Chloe Bird 18.34, 10th Lily Slack 18.46, 11th Nichola Evans 18.50 (2nd W35), 13th Alex Crockford 19.40
10k road race
16th Dan Madams (m45) 35.45
Full results here - www.runthrough.co.uk/results/
Above - most of the TAC group at Battersea on Thursday
British Milers Club and Cambridge Harriers Meeting at Eltham, Wednesday 23rd June
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Lily Slack ran 2.20.59 to trim her pb by 0.4s. Annabel Carter reduced her 1500m pb by 0.3s to 4.41.45 when finishing 4th in the first open race.
James Kingston and Jordan Chambers finished 5th and 6th in the 1500 metres A race, whilst Michael Ellis was just outside his pb over 5000m when finishing 3rd in 15.28.31.
Full results are here - www.britishmilersclub.com/result/eltham-23-june-2021-results/
Photos here - www.flickr.com/photos/organize/?start_tab=new_set
James Kingston and Jordan Chambers finished 5th and 6th in the 1500 metres A race, whilst Michael Ellis was just outside his pb over 5000m when finishing 3rd in 15.28.31.
Full results are here - www.britishmilersclub.com/result/eltham-23-june-2021-results/
Photos here - www.flickr.com/photos/organize/?start_tab=new_set
Above - Annabel Carter continue to add to her pbs this season, at Eltham
British Milers Club Meeting at Loughborough, Wednesday 23rd June
800 metres - Toby Emm 2.00.3 (seasons best)
1500 metres - 2nd Alasdair Kinloch 3.47.6 (pb by 5.5s) 9th Stuart Brown 3.51.2 (pb by 3.5s)
Full results - www.britishmilersclub.com/result/loughborough-gold-standard-23-june-2021-results/
1500 metres - 2nd Alasdair Kinloch 3.47.6 (pb by 5.5s) 9th Stuart Brown 3.51.2 (pb by 3.5s)
Full results - www.britishmilersclub.com/result/loughborough-gold-standard-23-june-2021-results/
Kent 3000 metres Championship at Dartford, Wednesday 23rd June
Harriet Woolley finished 6th overall and 2nd senior in the Kent Women's 3000 metres championship in 10.35.86. This was less than a second outside her personal best.
Full results here - justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=kcaa23.6.21&page=results
Full results here - justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=kcaa23.6.21&page=results
English Schools Track and Field Cup, First Round, at Ashford, Wednesday 16th June
There were a number of TAC distance runners in action for their schools at Ashford. Full results are here -
www.schoolsathletics.net/esaa/v2/2021/tfcup/tfcup21results.php
www.schoolsathletics.net/esaa/v2/2021/tfcup/tfcup21results.php
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
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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
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Full 5 hours live stream now on YouTube at - Mark Hookway Channel
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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
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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
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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
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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