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Autumn/Winter availability 2023/24
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Dates for the Diary - Winter 2023/24
Saturday 7th October - National Road Relay Championships, at Sutton Coldfield (all)
Saturday 14th October - Kent Cross Country League, Footscray (all)
Saturday 28th October - Kent Cross Country League, Tonbridge (all)
Saturday 4th November (TAC bus Friday evening 3rd November) - National Cross Country Relays, Mansfield (all)
Saturday 11th November - Kent Cross Country League, Danson Park (all, excluding senior women)
Saturday 25th November - Kent Cross Country League, Swanley Park (all, excluding senior men)
Saturday 2nd December - Kent Veterans Cross Country Championships, Dartford
Saturday 6th January - Kent Cross Country Championships, Brands Hatch (all)
Saturday 20th January - Kent Schools Cross Country Championships, Dartford (schools)
Saturday 27th January (correction from last week) - South of England Cross Country Championships, Beckenham (tbc) (all)
Saturday 10th February - Kent Cross Country League, Bromley (seniors only)
Saturday 24th February (TAC travel Friday 23rd February) - English National Cross Country Championships, Weston Park Shropshire (all) - Hotel and Saturday Awards dinner now booked. Booking information circulated and see Race Information page..
Saturday 9th March - UK Inter Counties Cross Country Championships , Loughborough (select)
Saturday 16th March - English Schools Cross Country Championships , Pontefract (select)
Sunday 24th March (tbc) - South of England 6 (women) and 12 (men) stage road relay championships (seniors)
Saturday 6th April - National 6 (women) and 12 (men) stage road relay championships, Sutton Coldfield (seniors)
Dates for the Diary - Winter 2023/24
Saturday 7th October - National Road Relay Championships, at Sutton Coldfield (all)
Saturday 14th October - Kent Cross Country League, Footscray (all)
Saturday 28th October - Kent Cross Country League, Tonbridge (all)
Saturday 4th November (TAC bus Friday evening 3rd November) - National Cross Country Relays, Mansfield (all)
Saturday 11th November - Kent Cross Country League, Danson Park (all, excluding senior women)
Saturday 25th November - Kent Cross Country League, Swanley Park (all, excluding senior men)
Saturday 2nd December - Kent Veterans Cross Country Championships, Dartford
Saturday 6th January - Kent Cross Country Championships, Brands Hatch (all)
Saturday 20th January - Kent Schools Cross Country Championships, Dartford (schools)
Saturday 27th January (correction from last week) - South of England Cross Country Championships, Beckenham (tbc) (all)
Saturday 10th February - Kent Cross Country League, Bromley (seniors only)
Saturday 24th February (TAC travel Friday 23rd February) - English National Cross Country Championships, Weston Park Shropshire (all) - Hotel and Saturday Awards dinner now booked. Booking information circulated and see Race Information page..
Saturday 9th March - UK Inter Counties Cross Country Championships , Loughborough (select)
Saturday 16th March - English Schools Cross Country Championships , Pontefract (select)
Sunday 24th March (tbc) - South of England 6 (women) and 12 (men) stage road relay championships (seniors)
Saturday 6th April - National 6 (women) and 12 (men) stage road relay championships, Sutton Coldfield (seniors)
Latest Masters Update from Mark Pitcairn-Knowles
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'Inside Tonbridge' latest episode - 'Preparing for Winter'
The latest episode, produced by Jordan Chambers is here -
Sunday News, 24th September
Nottingham Half Marathon
Max Selby (u20) who recently joined TAC finished 3rd in 72.36. This was Max's debut at the distance.
Full results - www.robinhoodhalfmarathon.co.uk/pages/results
Folkestone Half Marathon
4th Jay Smith 76.25, 15th Nathan Chapman 84.04, John Madden 93.51, David Suddes 93.51
Full results - results.sporthive.com/events/7107325818590129152
European Masters Athletics Championships, Italy
Cross Country M35 3rd Dan Bradley, M70 15th Alan Newman
Also Grazia Manzotti was first in the over 50 age group 5,000m walk. Results -
www.fidalservizi.it/risultati/2023/Test_EMAC_2023/Risultati/IndexRisultatiPerCategoria.html#gM35
Vitality London 10k
Cole Gibbens, another recent TAC recruit finished 9th in this race in 30.58, which was a pb by 25s.
Full results - results.vitalitylondon10000.co.uk/2023/?pid=leaderboard&pidp=leaderboard#
Max Selby (u20) who recently joined TAC finished 3rd in 72.36. This was Max's debut at the distance.
Full results - www.robinhoodhalfmarathon.co.uk/pages/results
Folkestone Half Marathon
4th Jay Smith 76.25, 15th Nathan Chapman 84.04, John Madden 93.51, David Suddes 93.51
Full results - results.sporthive.com/events/7107325818590129152
European Masters Athletics Championships, Italy
Cross Country M35 3rd Dan Bradley, M70 15th Alan Newman
Also Grazia Manzotti was first in the over 50 age group 5,000m walk. Results -
www.fidalservizi.it/risultati/2023/Test_EMAC_2023/Risultati/IndexRisultatiPerCategoria.html#gM35
Vitality London 10k
Cole Gibbens, another recent TAC recruit finished 9th in this race in 30.58, which was a pb by 25s.
Full results - results.vitalitylondon10000.co.uk/2023/?pid=leaderboard&pidp=leaderboard#
Above - Cole Gibbens at Vitality London 10k
South of England Road Relay Championships, at Rushmoor Arena, Aldershot, Saturday 23rd September
Videos loaded !
Well done everyone who competed and also to supporters for getting runners to the venue on a very testing morning for some. An accident on the M25 meant a lot of late arrivals and even some not making it to Aldershot. This made it a stressful day for many. In summary -
Senior Men 5th, 32nd, 60th of 107 teams. James Kingston fastest leg of the race.
Under 17 Men 9th and 12th of 68 teams
Under 15 Boys 4th, 11th, 27th, 28th of 69 teams
Under 15 Girls 13th of 48 teams
Under 13 Boys 12th, 34th of 63 teams
Over 50 men 8th of 14 teams
No under 17 or Senior Women's team
Live link for results results.sporthive.com/events/7110965601510196480
Note - I am trying to get the u15b B team names corrected.
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAVQzD
Senior Men 5th, 32nd, 60th of 107 teams. James Kingston fastest leg of the race.
Under 17 Men 9th and 12th of 68 teams
Under 15 Boys 4th, 11th, 27th, 28th of 69 teams
Under 15 Girls 13th of 48 teams
Under 13 Boys 12th, 34th of 63 teams
Over 50 men 8th of 14 teams
No under 17 or Senior Women's team
Live link for results results.sporthive.com/events/7110965601510196480
Note - I am trying to get the u15b B team names corrected.
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAVQzD
Above
Top - The TAC Under 13 teams
Bottom - Ben Cole and James Kingston were in top form at Aldershot
Top - The TAC Under 13 teams
Bottom - Ben Cole and James Kingston were in top form at Aldershot
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Above - the revised TAC all time list on the 6km course at Rushmoor Arena, Aldershot
Plus James Kingston now amongst some well know distance runners on the fastest-ever legs list
Plus James Kingston now amongst some well know distance runners on the fastest-ever legs list
Kent under 13 and Masters Championships, at Gillingham, Saturday/Sunday 16th/17th September
Saturday - Day 1
1200m Under 13 girls - 2nd Purdey Hutchings 3.53.42 (pb by 10.1s), 9th Hana Maeda 4.26.29, 11th Arianne Launders 4.42.05
800m M60 - 2nd Ian Crawley 2.33.72
5000m M60 - 2nd Graeme Saker 19.02.63 (TAC over 60 men's record)
5000m M70 1st Alan Newman 22.40.06 (TAC over 70 men's record)
Sunday - Day 2
800m Under 13 girls - 2nd Purdey Hutchings 2.27.47
Full results here - justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=kcaa16.9.23&page=schedule
1200m Under 13 girls - 2nd Purdey Hutchings 3.53.42 (pb by 10.1s), 9th Hana Maeda 4.26.29, 11th Arianne Launders 4.42.05
800m M60 - 2nd Ian Crawley 2.33.72
5000m M60 - 2nd Graeme Saker 19.02.63 (TAC over 60 men's record)
5000m M70 1st Alan Newman 22.40.06 (TAC over 70 men's record)
Sunday - Day 2
800m Under 13 girls - 2nd Purdey Hutchings 2.27.47
Full results here - justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=kcaa16.9.23&page=schedule
Above - Purdey Hutchings with two silver Kent under 13 medals
Sunday 17th September
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Larkfield 10k
Dan Bradley won the men's race in 32.06 and Phoebe Barker the women's in 35.05. Harriet Woolley was 4th female in 39.14. Results - results.netiming.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=20008&RId=347 Hospice in the Weald Runs, Tunbridge Wells There were 5k, 10k, and Half Marathon races. Results -results.sporthive.com/events/7107008038420203264 Copenhagen Half Marathon Dan Longhurst 79.58 Simon Goldsworthy 86.09 Photo right - Phoebe Barker and Dan Bradley at Larkfield 10k |
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Blackheath and Bromley Cross Country Relays at West Wickham, Saturday 16th September
Videos loaded !
The junior (u13/15) race was spoilt by poor organisation with some runners going off course and also mistakes made with the finish line recording. The was very disappointing for everyone and ruined what was building up to be a good race at the front. The issues were rectified for the senior race, which seemed to go smoothly.
In the junior race Peter Fitzmaurice had a very good run to win the first leg and was the fastest lap of the day.
The senior race was dominated by TAC having the first four teams home, with the women being second to Blackheath.
James Kingston was the fastest lap with 12.17, with Matthew Taylor at 12.57 and Corey De'Ath 13.05. James' time was the fastest ever , 8s faster than Ryan Driscoll ran a few years back.
With two teams matched up to create a good race, it was Matt Taylor who overtook Toby Emm on the last leg who won the race for team 2 (Michael Ellis, Corey, Alex Beeston and Matt)
Senior and Junior Race Results on the Results 2023 page.
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAUUMc
In the junior race Peter Fitzmaurice had a very good run to win the first leg and was the fastest lap of the day.
The senior race was dominated by TAC having the first four teams home, with the women being second to Blackheath.
James Kingston was the fastest lap with 12.17, with Matthew Taylor at 12.57 and Corey De'Ath 13.05. James' time was the fastest ever , 8s faster than Ryan Driscoll ran a few years back.
With two teams matched up to create a good race, it was Matt Taylor who overtook Toby Emm on the last leg who won the race for team 2 (Michael Ellis, Corey, Alex Beeston and Matt)
Senior and Junior Race Results on the Results 2023 page.
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAUUMc
Above - The winning TAC team at the Blackheath and Bromley relays
Alex Beeston, Corey De'Ath, Michael Ellis, Matthew Taylor
Alex Beeston, Corey De'Ath, Michael Ellis, Matthew Taylor
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Top - early on in the senior race, some of the TAC women (Jess Poland, Maria Heslop, Grazia Manzotti, Charlotte Warren)
Bottom - Joe Baldwin with 'guide' Richard Preston, James Kingston
Top - early on in the senior race, some of the TAC women (Jess Poland, Maria Heslop, Grazia Manzotti, Charlotte Warren)
Bottom - Joe Baldwin with 'guide' Richard Preston, James Kingston
Above - The under 13 squad at the Blackheath and Bromley relays
Friday Night Under The Lights Battersea 5km road races, Friday 15th September
There were three races during the evening.
Race 3 - 2nd Ben Cole 14.23, 12th Steve Strange 14.45, 15th Cameron Chambers 14.45 (pb by 21s), 34th Dan Bradley 15.05
Race 1 - 21st Nathan Chapman 15.41
Full results - results.racetimingsolutions.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=16269&RId=1695&EId=4
Race 3 - 2nd Ben Cole 14.23, 12th Steve Strange 14.45, 15th Cameron Chambers 14.45 (pb by 21s), 34th Dan Bradley 15.05
Race 1 - 21st Nathan Chapman 15.41
Full results - results.racetimingsolutions.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=16269&RId=1695&EId=4
Podium Underground Event, Canary Wharf London, Friday 15th September
This event is held in an underground car park, on Canary Wharf, promoted by Sportsshoes.com
Phoebe Barker finished 2nd in the women's final.
Full results here - results.racetimingsolutions.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=16269&RId=1732&EId=3
Phoebe Barker finished 2nd in the women's final.
Full results here - results.racetimingsolutions.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=16269&RId=1732&EId=3
National Police Championships, Wednesday 13th September
Blackheath and Bromley Open Meeting, Tuesday 12th September
From the TAC distance running groups there were the following results -
400m Rob Henderson 50.79 (pb by 1.4s), 800m Angus Currie 1.58.44,1500m Charlie Warren (u15) 4.30.13 (pb by 2.0s)
400m Rob Henderson 50.79 (pb by 1.4s), 800m Angus Currie 1.58.44,1500m Charlie Warren (u15) 4.30.13 (pb by 2.0s)
Saucony at TAC, Tuesday 12th September evening
Michael Ellis reports that the Running Hub can offer 10% discount to anyone who wishes to purchase the shoes they tried from them.
The Running Hub (ie Dave Castle, Michael Ellis, James Kingston and others from TAC) have a lot of shoe knowledge and it is vital that you wear shoes that are right for you. It is awful seeing runners with continuous injury issues, when they havent spent the time being checked if the shoes are right for their gait, biomechanics etc. There have been quite a few examples this year where the team have helped resolve issues.
The Running Hub (ie Dave Castle, Michael Ellis, James Kingston and others from TAC) have a lot of shoe knowledge and it is vital that you wear shoes that are right for you. It is awful seeing runners with continuous injury issues, when they havent spent the time being checked if the shoes are right for their gait, biomechanics etc. There have been quite a few examples this year where the team have helped resolve issues.
New York 5th Avenue Mile, Sunday 10th September
James West, after a very busy week of racing, flew to New York where he finished 16th in the road mile in 3.58.
Full results here - liveresults.nyrr.org/e/NYRR-5THAVEMILE-2023#/leaderboard/pro-men-1-mile/FINISH
Full results here - liveresults.nyrr.org/e/NYRR-5THAVEMILE-2023#/leaderboard/pro-men-1-mile/FINISH
Kent Track Relay Championships, at Ashford, Sunday 10th September
Full results awaited.
Under 15 girls 3 x 800m TAC 1st (Aoife Foley, Millie Watts, Neve Raymond).
Under 13 girls 3 x 800m 1st (Sienna Ellis, Purdey Hutchings, Jessica Evans)
Under 15 boys 3 x 800m - 2nd (Charlie Warren, Peter Fitzmaurice, Oscar Graffin, plus 4th and 5th
Under 15 girls 3 x 800m TAC 1st (Aoife Foley, Millie Watts, Neve Raymond).
Under 13 girls 3 x 800m 1st (Sienna Ellis, Purdey Hutchings, Jessica Evans)
Under 15 boys 3 x 800m - 2nd (Charlie Warren, Peter Fitzmaurice, Oscar Graffin, plus 4th and 5th
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TAC under 15 girls 3x800m team - Aoife Foley, Neve Raymond, Millie Watts
(photo courtesy Sean Foley)
TAC under 15 girls 3x800m team - Aoife Foley, Neve Raymond, Millie Watts
(photo courtesy Sean Foley)
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Left - under 13 girls, Sienna Ellis, Purdey Hutchings, Jessica Evans
Right -under 15 boys, Charlie Warren, Peter Fitzmaurice, Oscar Graffin
(photo courtesy Diane Bradley)
Left - under 13 girls, Sienna Ellis, Purdey Hutchings, Jessica Evans
Right -under 15 boys, Charlie Warren, Peter Fitzmaurice, Oscar Graffin
(photo courtesy Diane Bradley)
Above - The 3 TAC under 15 boys teams
(photo courtesy Diane Bradley)
(photo courtesy Diane Bradley)
Great North Run, Newcastle, Sunday 10th September
Cole Gibbens, who has recently joined TAC finished in 69.32 and we hope to see Cole racing for the club in some of the team events coming up. Rhys Page ran 88.11.
Badlesmere Multi Terrain 10k, near Favesham, Sunday 10th September
Graeme Saker (m60) finished 2nd overall in 41.41. Full results awaited.
Above - Graeme Saker at Badlesmere 10k
New Forest Half Marathon and Marathon, Sunday 10th September
Half Marathon - 12th Nathan Chapman 1.22.55, 40th Charlie Ellison 1.31.00
Marathon - Steve Ellison 4.22.46
Full results - www.newforestmarathon.co.uk/the-race/2023-race-results/
Marathon - Steve Ellison 4.22.46
Full results - www.newforestmarathon.co.uk/the-race/2023-race-results/
UK 5k Road Championship, at Newcastle, Friday 8th September
Ben Cole compete in this road race, as part of the Great North Run weekend and had an excellent race to finish 8th in 14.28. The race was won by Scott Beattie in 13.56.
World Athletics Continental Tour Silver Meeting, Rovereto, Italy, Wednesday 6th September
James West ran a TAC 3000m record in Italy with 7.39.87. He stays 3rd on the UK rankings for 2023, but moves from 26th to 14th on UK all time list.
Full results here - www.fidal.it/risultati/2023/COD10631/Risultati/Turno26887-1.html?page_y=250&fbclid=IwAR0VUCDiumRQxTaC14d24ekAfKJEXBKrNX1aTy_gUYXqkgQEQz7RWD66KoY
Full results here - www.fidal.it/risultati/2023/COD10631/Risultati/Turno26887-1.html?page_y=250&fbclid=IwAR0VUCDiumRQxTaC14d24ekAfKJEXBKrNX1aTy_gUYXqkgQEQz7RWD66KoY
Watford Open Meeting, Wednesday 6th September
Alex Beeston won race 8 of the 800m with a new pb of 1.55.76, taking a second from his previous best.
Full results here - meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/schedule?id=24244&meId=147021
Full results here - meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/schedule?id=24244&meId=147021
Galà de Catelli Meeting, Bellinzona, Switzerland, Monday 4th September
James West finished 3rd over 1500m with a season's best of 3.35.44, which is just 1.4s away from his TAC record.
This moves him up a place to 7th on the UK 2023 list.
Full results - slv.laportal.net/Competitions/CurrentList/569295/10981
This moves him up a place to 7th on the UK 2023 list.
Full results - slv.laportal.net/Competitions/CurrentList/569295/10981
This week's 'Big Hitters' (Biggest improvements against personal bests), 29th August to 3rd September
Some of the track improvements from the last few days (based on Power of 10 records) are here -
800 metres
Jules Jameson (u13) 2.25.18 (improved by 1.9s)
Luca Szumilewicz (u13) 2.20.60 (improved by 1.3s)
1200 metres
Sienna Ellis 4.07.95 (improved by 12.5s)
Aimee Watts 4.10.16 (improved by 1.6s)
TAC Club records
Alan Newman - m70 1500m 5.56.63
Tom Richards - m35 400m hurdles 60.28 (trains with distance runners)
800 metres
Jules Jameson (u13) 2.25.18 (improved by 1.9s)
Luca Szumilewicz (u13) 2.20.60 (improved by 1.3s)
1200 metres
Sienna Ellis 4.07.95 (improved by 12.5s)
Aimee Watts 4.10.16 (improved by 1.6s)
TAC Club records
Alan Newman - m70 1500m 5.56.63
Tom Richards - m35 400m hurdles 60.28 (trains with distance runners)
'Inside Tonbridge' Latest Episode - At the TAC Open Meeting
A Michael Ellis and Jordan Chambers production.
British Masters Championships, at Derby, Saturday/Sunday 2nd/3rd September
There were a few from TAC competing in the British Masters Championships.
Alan Newman finished 6th in the m70 1500m in 5.56.63 to break the TAC age record.
Full results here - https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2023/GBR/bmaf-otfc/
Alan Newman finished 6th in the m70 1500m in 5.56.63 to break the TAC age record.
Full results here - https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2023/GBR/bmaf-otfc/
Big Half Marathon, London, Sunday 3rd September
Lucy Reid finished 7th in the women's race in 73.57. Also amongst the results was Imogen Amos with 78.52.
Note results are split between Elite and Championship events etc.
Full results here - results.thebighalf.co.uk/2023/?pid=start&pidp=start
Note results are split between Elite and Championship events etc.
Full results here - results.thebighalf.co.uk/2023/?pid=start&pidp=start
Weald 10k road race, Sunday 3rd September
Jack Sharpe won this local road race in 35.31. 3rd Charles Adair 36.47, 4th Toby Bawtree 36.57.
Lizzie Owen won the women's race in 42.50, with daughter Olivia second in 43.12.
Full results - results.sporthive.com/events/7097234591140338944/races/3
Lizzie Owen won the women's race in 42.50, with daughter Olivia second in 43.12.
Full results - results.sporthive.com/events/7097234591140338944/races/3
UK Youth Development League (u13/15) National Final, at Manchester, Saturday 2nd September
TAC finished a superb third place. Full results and a summary are on the Results 2023 page. There were personal bests for Luca Szumilewicz (u13 800m 2.20.60), Jules Jameson (u13 800m 2.25.18), Sienna Ellis (u13 1200m 4.07.95) and Aimee Watts (u13 1200m 4.10.16)
British Milers Club Meeting, Gillingham, Saturday 2nd September
Videos loaded !
There were three TAC distance runners in action in the 800s
BMC A race Jordan Chambers 1.51.77, E race Sam Crick 2.01.14, Harry Paton 2.06.65.
Full results - justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=mnm2.9.23&page=schedule
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjATjoT
BMC A race Jordan Chambers 1.51.77, E race Sam Crick 2.01.14, Harry Paton 2.06.65.
Full results - justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=mnm2.9.23&page=schedule
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjATjoT
British Milers Club Meeting, Exeter, Tuesday 29th August
Angus Currie finished 3rd in the BMC men's A race in 1.58.56, whilst away on holiday.
Full results here - www.britishmilersclub.com/result/exeter-29-aug-2023-results/
Full results here - www.britishmilersclub.com/result/exeter-29-aug-2023-results/
This week's 'Big Hitters' (Biggest improvements against personal bests), 21st to 28th August
Some of the track improvements from the last few days (based on Power of 10 records) are here -
800 metres
Millie Watts (u15) 2.27.73 (improved by 2.7s)
Angus Currie (u20) 1.57.42 (improved by 0.1s)
1500 metres
Alex Beeston 4.01.33 (improved by 8.0s)
1 mile
Peter Fitzmaurice (u15) 4.55.58 (improved by 28.9s)
Sam Smialowski (u17) 4.56.74 (improved by 19.8s)
3000 metres
Toby Bawtree (u17) 9.24.00 (improved by 34.8s)
Tom Lockhart (u20) 9.22.87 (improved by 24.5s)
Lizzie Owen 11.42.19 (improved by 21.0s)
5000 metres
Phoebe Barker 15.54.05 (improved by 16.2s)
TAC Club record
Anne-Sophie Bremans (u20) 600m 93.92 - TAC senior record (Anne-Sophie is one of the TAC sprint groups)
Charlie Crick inaugural 500m record 63.41
800 metres
Millie Watts (u15) 2.27.73 (improved by 2.7s)
Angus Currie (u20) 1.57.42 (improved by 0.1s)
1500 metres
Alex Beeston 4.01.33 (improved by 8.0s)
1 mile
Peter Fitzmaurice (u15) 4.55.58 (improved by 28.9s)
Sam Smialowski (u17) 4.56.74 (improved by 19.8s)
3000 metres
Toby Bawtree (u17) 9.24.00 (improved by 34.8s)
Tom Lockhart (u20) 9.22.87 (improved by 24.5s)
Lizzie Owen 11.42.19 (improved by 21.0s)
5000 metres
Phoebe Barker 15.54.05 (improved by 16.2s)
TAC Club record
Anne-Sophie Bremans (u20) 600m 93.92 - TAC senior record (Anne-Sophie is one of the TAC sprint groups)
Charlie Crick inaugural 500m record 63.41
Tonbridge AC Bank Holiday Open Meeting, Monday 28th August
Videos loaded !
Although the overall entries were down on last year the sun came out and there were a few hundred people competing, spectating, officiating and helping. Many thanks to everyone who came along, especially those who helped out.
There were four distance events on - 500m, 1 mile, 3000m and 5000m. A few of the highlights were Phoebe Barker attacking Nicole Taylor's (now Blunden since the wedding) TAC women's 5000m record of 15.49.25 and looking on track to beat it for much of the race. In the end Phoebe had to settle for being just the second TAC female to ever break 16 minutes on the track with 15.54.05.
There were big 3000m personal bests for Tom Lockhart, Toby Bawtree, Charlie Ellison Mark Bridger and Lizzie Owen, whilst Peter Fitzmaurice and Samuel Smialowski did likewise in the mile.
Charlie Crick won the invitational 500m in 63.41, which saw some of the middle distance runners take on the sprinters.
A summary of TAC results is on the Results 2023 page.
Full results here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2023/GBR/tacaug/event/
Videos - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQt1MC3OSkv9UTXpqhV1KRK_pm5NT5JBj&si=fKR1tJo3tUynbWtL
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjASHwq
There were four distance events on - 500m, 1 mile, 3000m and 5000m. A few of the highlights were Phoebe Barker attacking Nicole Taylor's (now Blunden since the wedding) TAC women's 5000m record of 15.49.25 and looking on track to beat it for much of the race. In the end Phoebe had to settle for being just the second TAC female to ever break 16 minutes on the track with 15.54.05.
There were big 3000m personal bests for Tom Lockhart, Toby Bawtree, Charlie Ellison Mark Bridger and Lizzie Owen, whilst Peter Fitzmaurice and Samuel Smialowski did likewise in the mile.
Charlie Crick won the invitational 500m in 63.41, which saw some of the middle distance runners take on the sprinters.
A summary of TAC results is on the Results 2023 page.
Full results here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2023/GBR/tacaug/event/
Videos - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQt1MC3OSkv9UTXpqhV1KRK_pm5NT5JBj&si=fKR1tJo3tUynbWtL
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjASHwq
Above at the Tonbridge AC Open Meeting
Top - Charlie Crick wins 500m, Phoebe Barker (centre), Charlie Ellison
Middle - George Marshall & Mark Bridger, Tom Lockhart, Toby Bawtree
Bottom - Olivia & Lizzie Owen, Peter Fitzmaurice, Samuel Smialowski
Top - Charlie Crick wins 500m, Phoebe Barker (centre), Charlie Ellison
Middle - George Marshall & Mark Bridger, Tom Lockhart, Toby Bawtree
Bottom - Olivia & Lizzie Owen, Peter Fitzmaurice, Samuel Smialowski
Above - The 500m Invitational runners
TAC Women's 600 metres record
Anne-Sophie Bremans set a new TAC women's 800m record of 1.33.92 in Belgium, on Sunday, at the KASV Oudernaarde meeting.
Mexico City Marathon, Sunday 27th August
Although maybe one of his craziest ideas, Stuart Brown ran and completed the Mexico City Marathon in 3.37. Stuart has only just started a two year contract teaching in Mexico and had done zero marathon preparation !
Antrim Half Marathon, Northern Ireland, Sunday 27th August
Verity Hopkins ran 74.07 and represented an England team at this top half marathon.
Full results here - antrimcoasthalfmarathon.com/elite-race-results-2023/
Full results here - antrimcoasthalfmarathon.com/elite-race-results-2023/
Above - Verity Hopkins at the Antrim Half Marathon
England Athletics under 15 and 17 Championships, at Birmingham, Saturday/Sunday 26th/27th August
Saturday
Joseph Hunt finished 3rd in the under 17 men's 1500m steeplechase in 4.35.89.
Charlie Warren was 15th in the under 15 boys' 3000m in 9.58.98.
Details of entries and live results here -
meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/schedule?id=20228
Day 1 livestream - https://www.youtube.com/live/7MvS9q2MzDM?si=ZpkG_ydklUjYjMK1
Day 2 livestream - https://www.youtube.com/live/_QI9_5128xg?si=NH6lQ8qu8pRjc2SG
Joseph Hunt finished 3rd in the under 17 men's 1500m steeplechase in 4.35.89.
Charlie Warren was 15th in the under 15 boys' 3000m in 9.58.98.
Details of entries and live results here -
meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/schedule?id=20228
Day 1 livestream - https://www.youtube.com/live/7MvS9q2MzDM?si=ZpkG_ydklUjYjMK1
Day 2 livestream - https://www.youtube.com/live/_QI9_5128xg?si=NH6lQ8qu8pRjc2SG
Monument Mile Classic, Stirling, Scotland, 26th August
Kieran Reilly ran 4.06.15 for 6th in the B race.
Mid Cheshire 5k road race, Friday 25th August
James West (photo) won this 5km road race in 14.02.
Harriet Woolley ran 17.43 (pb) for 32nd in the women's race. Harriet was representing an England over 35s team.
Full results - runcheshire.niftyentries.com/Results/Mid-Cheshire-5k-Summer-2023
Video - www.facebook.com/MidCheshire5k/videos/6671724139532085/
Harriet Woolley ran 17.43 (pb) for 32nd in the women's race. Harriet was representing an England over 35s team.
Full results - runcheshire.niftyentries.com/Results/Mid-Cheshire-5k-Summer-2023
Video - www.facebook.com/MidCheshire5k/videos/6671724139532085/
British Milers Club Gold Standard and Watford Open Meeting, Wednesday 23rd August
Videos loaded !
Conditions were superb at long last and helped produce some excellent performances throughout the evening.
Four TAC athletes found themselves in the same British Milers Club 800m race, whilst James West looked at his best with a terrific win in the men's 1500 metres A race in 3.36.01.
800m B race - Ben Murphy 1.49.81, Jordan Chambers 1.49.81, Charlie Crick 1.50.45, Simon Coppard 1.52.99
1500m open races - Alex Beeston 4.01.33 (pb by 8.0s), Harry Paton 4.15.28
Full BMC results can be found here - www.britishmilersclub.com
Results link for open races - meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/about?id=24206
BMC races livestream here - www.youtube.com/live/HEaRl-1Bd6s?feature=share
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjASaGQ
Four TAC athletes found themselves in the same British Milers Club 800m race, whilst James West looked at his best with a terrific win in the men's 1500 metres A race in 3.36.01.
800m B race - Ben Murphy 1.49.81, Jordan Chambers 1.49.81, Charlie Crick 1.50.45, Simon Coppard 1.52.99
1500m open races - Alex Beeston 4.01.33 (pb by 8.0s), Harry Paton 4.15.28
Full BMC results can be found here - www.britishmilersclub.com
Results link for open races - meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/about?id=24206
BMC races livestream here - www.youtube.com/live/HEaRl-1Bd6s?feature=share
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjASaGQ
Above TAC at Watford Wednesday
Top - James West (left), Charlie Crick & Ben Murphy
Middle - Jordan Chambers (in black), Simon Coppard
Bottom - Harry Paton, Alex Beeston
Top - James West (left), Charlie Crick & Ben Murphy
Middle - Jordan Chambers (in black), Simon Coppard
Bottom - Harry Paton, Alex Beeston
Above - Simon Coppard, Charlie Crick, Ben Murphy, Jordan Chambers all ended up in the same 800m race at Watford
Blackheath and Bromley Open Meeting, Monday 21st August
There were a few personal bests run, amongst the TAC contingent.
800 metres - Angus Currie (u20) 1.57.42 (pb by 0.1s), Millie Watts (u15) 2.27.73 (won race 4. pb by 2.7s), Aimee Watts (u13) 2.37.57 (pb by 1.1s).
1500 metres - Purdey Hutchings (u13) 5.07.98 (pb by 0.2s)
Full results - justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=bandbh21.8.23&page=schedule
800 metres - Angus Currie (u20) 1.57.42 (pb by 0.1s), Millie Watts (u15) 2.27.73 (won race 4. pb by 2.7s), Aimee Watts (u13) 2.37.57 (pb by 1.1s).
1500 metres - Purdey Hutchings (u13) 5.07.98 (pb by 0.2s)
Full results - justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=bandbh21.8.23&page=schedule
This week's 'Big Hitters' (Biggest improvements against personal bests), 14th to 20th August
Some of the track improvements from the last few days (based on Power of 10 records) are here -
800 metres
Joseph Hunt (u17) 1.59.76 (improved by 0.9s)
1500 metres
Noémie Thomson 4.33.76 (improved by 0.1s)
TAC Club record
John Harley m70 5km road 23.10
800 metres
Joseph Hunt (u17) 1.59.76 (improved by 0.9s)
1500 metres
Noémie Thomson 4.33.76 (improved by 0.1s)
TAC Club record
John Harley m70 5km road 23.10
Podium 5k and Time Trial Event, Barrowford, Lancashire, Saturday 19th August
James West finished 2nd in the 5k road race in 14.02. He was then the 4th fastest in the time trial over 1 lap of the course, measured at 1035 metres. James ran 2.33.6.
Full results here - www.ukresults.net/2023/podaug.html
Full results here - www.ukresults.net/2023/podaug.html
British Milers Club and Cambridge Harriers Meeting, 16th August
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There were a few TAC athletes in action -
800m BMC A race - 2nd Jordan Chambers 1.52.56
800m BMC C race - 2nd Joseph Hunt (u17) 1.59.76 (pb by 0.9s and first sub 2)
800m BMC E race - 6th Annabel Carter 2.17.00
1500m BMC D race - 4th Noémie Thomson 4.33.52 (pb by 0.1s) ,7th Ollie White 4.44.15
500m BMC - 4th Josh Prendergast 15.25.25 (debut)
Full results here - meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/schedule?id=24215
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjARpPX
800m BMC A race - 2nd Jordan Chambers 1.52.56
800m BMC C race - 2nd Joseph Hunt (u17) 1.59.76 (pb by 0.9s and first sub 2)
800m BMC E race - 6th Annabel Carter 2.17.00
1500m BMC D race - 4th Noémie Thomson 4.33.52 (pb by 0.1s) ,7th Ollie White 4.44.15
500m BMC - 4th Josh Prendergast 15.25.25 (debut)
Full results here - meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/schedule?id=24215
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjARpPX
Above at Eltham on Wednesday night
Top - Jordan Chambers (right), Joseph Hunt
Middle - Annabel Carter, Ollie White
Bottom - Noémie Thomson, Josh Prendergast
Top - Jordan Chambers (right), Joseph Hunt
Middle - Annabel Carter, Ollie White
Bottom - Noémie Thomson, Josh Prendergast
Chase The Sun Run Through 5k road race, Clapham, Wednesday 16th August
John Harley ran 23.10 in the m70 age category.
Full results - www.runthrough.co.uk/results/
Full results - www.runthrough.co.uk/results/
'Inside Tonbridge' Latest Episode - Speed Work and Pyramids
A Michael Ellis production.
South of England under 13, 15 and 17 Championships, at Lee Valley, Saturday/Sunday 12th/13th August
Full results - www.seaa.org.uk/index.php/results/track-and-field
Under 13 Girls 800m - 7th Purdey Hutchings 2.26.03 (qualified for Sunday final, via Saturday heat)
Under 13 Girls 800m - 7th Purdey Hutchings 2.26.03 (qualified for Sunday final, via Saturday heat)
Scottish Athletics Championships, at Grangemouth, Sunday 13th August
Kieran Reilly finished 6th in the men's 5000m in 14.41.48
Results here - results.scottishathletics.org.uk/Sen17/230812F509.htm
Results here - results.scottishathletics.org.uk/Sen17/230812F509.htm
Kent Young Athletes League, at Dartford, Saturday 12th August
Results are on the Results 2023 page.
The middle distance races were over 800m this time and amongst the performances there were big personal bests for Yugo Maeda (u15) and Kaiser Muga (u13)
The middle distance races were over 800m this time and amongst the performances there were big personal bests for Yugo Maeda (u15) and Kaiser Muga (u13)
British Milers Club Grand Prix, Trafford, Saturday 12th August
800m B race 6th Simon Coppard 1.49.72, 800m C race 5th Charlie Crick 1.52.25. 5000m A race Alasdair Kinloch 14.08.07
Full results here - live.athletic.net/meets/26604/events/1012673/live
Full results here - live.athletic.net/meets/26604/events/1012673/live
Podium 5k road race, Bute Park Cardiff
Women's race - Verity Hopkins about 16.39, Lucy Thompson 17.54
Men's race - Ben Cole (m35) about 14.33
Full results - results.sporthive.com/events/7095769513295085568/races/5.
Men's race - Ben Cole (m35) about 14.33
Full results - results.sporthive.com/events/7095769513295085568/races/5.
Colchester Friday Night 5k road race, 11th August
Steve Strange ran 15.00 and finished 3rd.
Full results - results.eventchiptiming.com/results.aspx?CId=16202&RId=5155
Full results - results.eventchiptiming.com/results.aspx?CId=16202&RId=5155
Watford Open Meeting, Wednesday 9th August
Harry Paton ran 2.03.69 in heat 4 of the sub 2.15 races. This was his fastest since 2014.
Alex Beeston finished 2nd in race 9 in 1.56.79, a pb by 0.7s.
Full results here -
Alex Beeston finished 2nd in race 9 in 1.56.79, a pb by 0.7s.
Full results here -
Loughborough Open and BMC Meeting, Wednesday 9th August
Simon Coppard won the men's 800m A race in 1.51.52
Full results here - justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=charnwood9.8.23&page=schedule
Full results here - justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=charnwood9.8.23&page=schedule
Tonbridge AC Evening Open Meeting, Tuesday 8th August
There were plenty of 1500m pbs set by TAC athletes and there is a summary on the Results 2023 page.
The biggest improvements came from Olivia Owen (u17) and Oliver White (u13), whilst Maria Heslop set an over 55 women's TAC record of 5.21.37.
Full results here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2023/GBR/tacdev4/
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAQpZq
The biggest improvements came from Olivia Owen (u17) and Oliver White (u13), whilst Maria Heslop set an over 55 women's TAC record of 5.21.37.
Full results here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2023/GBR/tacdev4/
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAQpZq
Above photos from Tuesday night's open meeting
Top - Olivia Owen and Oliver White the biggest 1500m improvers
Bottom - Maria Heslop with a TAC w55 record and Jordan Chambers winning the fastest 1500m race
Top - Olivia Owen and Oliver White the biggest 1500m improvers
Bottom - Maria Heslop with a TAC w55 record and Jordan Chambers winning the fastest 1500m race
Sri Chimnoy 5k race, Battersea Park, Tuesday 8th August
Nathan Chapman 15.52, Ross Thomas 16.25 , Lucy Thompson 17.47 and Harriet Woolley 17.49, Sarah Cronin 19.48 all raced.
Full results here - uk.srichinmoyraces.org/files/uk/result-pdfs/2023/Kangaroo%20Hop%205K%20Final%20Results%20v2.pdf%20.pdf
Full results here - uk.srichinmoyraces.org/files/uk/result-pdfs/2023/Kangaroo%20Hop%205K%20Final%20Results%20v2.pdf%20.pdf
National Athletics League, Liverpool, 5th July
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TAC managed by Michael Ellis completed their NAL season with 3 wins from 3 matches.
There were wins for Charlie Crick, Ben Murphy and Kieran Reilly, but Katie Goodge got the biggest cheer when she came from behind to win the women's 3000 metres. Annabelle Hales (1500m steeplechase) and Cameron Chambers (3000m) ran personal bests.
Full results here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2023/GBR/nal-champ-3b/
Photos - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAQ4ej
There were wins for Charlie Crick, Ben Murphy and Kieran Reilly, but Katie Goodge got the biggest cheer when she came from behind to win the women's 3000 metres. Annabelle Hales (1500m steeplechase) and Cameron Chambers (3000m) ran personal bests.
Full results here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2023/GBR/nal-champ-3b/
Photos - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAQ4ej
Other weekend news, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 4th/5th/6th August
Friday
Rye Summer Series 10k Road Race
Tom Woolley finished 4th in 36.19.
Full results here - results.sporthive.com/events/7091742569150316032/races/3
Nicole Taylor gets married !
Nicole married Henry Blunden on Friday and congratulations and every best wish for the future goes to them both.
Saturday
Sri Chimnoy Green Space 10k Road Race, Battersea Park
John Harley (m70) ran 46.37 to set a TAC age group record.
Hercules Wimbledon 5000m Festival
Dan Bradley 15.08.34, George Marshall 15.43.35 (debut), Verity Hopkins 16.24.51.
Full results - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2023/GBR/herc500023/
Rye Summer Series 10k Road Race
Tom Woolley finished 4th in 36.19.
Full results here - results.sporthive.com/events/7091742569150316032/races/3
Nicole Taylor gets married !
Nicole married Henry Blunden on Friday and congratulations and every best wish for the future goes to them both.
Saturday
Sri Chimnoy Green Space 10k Road Race, Battersea Park
John Harley (m70) ran 46.37 to set a TAC age group record.
Hercules Wimbledon 5000m Festival
Dan Bradley 15.08.34, George Marshall 15.43.35 (debut), Verity Hopkins 16.24.51.
Full results - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2023/GBR/herc500023/
Latest Masters Updates from Mark Pitcairn-Knowles
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Vets AC 5k road race championship, Battersea Park, Tuesday 1st August
A few from TAC raced and results are posted here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2023/GBR/bataug23/event/
Maria Heslop ran 18.22 to break Sally Musson's w50 and w55 TAC records.
Graeme Saker was just behind in 18.25 to break his own m60 record.
Maria Heslop ran 18.22 to break Sally Musson's w50 and w55 TAC records.
Graeme Saker was just behind in 18.25 to break his own m60 record.
Above - Charlie Richardson, Graeme Saker, Maria Heslop, Mark Pitcairn-Knowles at Battersea
This week's 'Big Hitters' (Biggest improvements against personal bests), 24th to 31st July
Some of the track improvements from the last few days (based on Power of 10 records) are here -
800 metres
Tony Fullbrook (m55) 2.38.9 (improved by 2.3s) - no record of any performances pre 2006
5000 metres
Dan Longhurst 16.47.2 (improved by 25.9s)
800 metres
Tony Fullbrook (m55) 2.38.9 (improved by 2.3s) - no record of any performances pre 2006
5000 metres
Dan Longhurst 16.47.2 (improved by 25.9s)
Sunday action, 30th July
UK Youth Development League (u17/20), at Eltham
This was the final match of the season. Results are on the Results 2023 page.
East Peckham 10k road race
Imogen Amos won the women's race. Results appear here - www.nice-work.org.uk/e/east-peckham-10k-9437/results
This was the final match of the season. Results are on the Results 2023 page.
East Peckham 10k road race
Imogen Amos won the women's race. Results appear here - www.nice-work.org.uk/e/east-peckham-10k-9437/results
British Milers Club Grand Prix, at Birmingham, Saturday 29th July
There were no pbs from the six TAC runners competing.
Ben Murphy, Jordan Chambers and Ben Gardiner (2nd claim) were all in the 800m B race. Simon Coppard was in the 1500m A-race and Alasdair Kinloch plus Kieran Reilly were in the 3000m A race.
Full results - www.britishmilersclub.com/result/birmingham-uni-grand-prix-29-july-2023-results/
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAPc8k
Ben Murphy, Jordan Chambers and Ben Gardiner (2nd claim) were all in the 800m B race. Simon Coppard was in the 1500m A-race and Alasdair Kinloch plus Kieran Reilly were in the 3000m A race.
Full results - www.britishmilersclub.com/result/birmingham-uni-grand-prix-29-july-2023-results/
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAPc8k
Above - Ben Gardiner (13) and Ben Murphy (12) finish 2nd and 3rd in the 800m B race at Birmingham
Southern Counties Veterans League, at Dartford, Friday 28th July
Both TAC men and women continued their unbeaten records this season and topped their divisions.
Provisional results are on the Results 2023 page.
Provisional results are on the Results 2023 page.
Tracksmith London Twilight 5000s, Stratford, Thursday 27th July
Race 4 - Lucy Thompson 18.31.7 (pb by 8.2s), Race 5 - Harriet Woolley (w35) 18.12.1,Race 6 - Dan Longhurst (m40) 16.45.9 (pb by 11.9s)
Full results - results.racetimingsolutions.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=16269&RId=1670
Full results - results.racetimingsolutions.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=16269&RId=1670
British Milers Club Meeting, at Tooting, Wednesday 26th July
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A few from TAC raced on a very wet evening at Tooting, with pretty much incessant rain.
800m men A - 6th Simon Coppard 1.52.47, 7th Charlie Crick 1.54.14
800m men B - 3rd Jordan Chambers 1.49.79 (pb, first sub 1.50) goes to 10th on TAC all time list.
800m women B - 2nd Annabel Carter 2.16.12
800m men E - 5th Calum Laing 1.59.48 (pb, first sub 2), 6th Sam Crick 2.01.13
1500m men B - 13th Ben Pearce 4.02.92
5000m A - 16th Matthew Dubery 15.06.76 (pb)
Results here - www.britishmilersclub.com/result/tooting-26-july-2023-results/
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjANTeM
Watford Open Meeting
Harry Paton ran 4.14.26 in race 3 of the 1500s.
Results - meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/results?id=23660&meId=141910
800m men A - 6th Simon Coppard 1.52.47, 7th Charlie Crick 1.54.14
800m men B - 3rd Jordan Chambers 1.49.79 (pb, first sub 1.50) goes to 10th on TAC all time list.
800m women B - 2nd Annabel Carter 2.16.12
800m men E - 5th Calum Laing 1.59.48 (pb, first sub 2), 6th Sam Crick 2.01.13
1500m men B - 13th Ben Pearce 4.02.92
5000m A - 16th Matthew Dubery 15.06.76 (pb)
Results here - www.britishmilersclub.com/result/tooting-26-july-2023-results/
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjANTeM
Watford Open Meeting
Harry Paton ran 4.14.26 in race 3 of the 1500s.
Results - meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/results?id=23660&meId=141910
Above - Jordan Chambers moved into TAC all time top 10 at 800 metres
Above at Tooting on Wednesday night
Top - Jordan Chambers, Annabel Carter
Bottom - Calum Laing, Matt Dubery
Top - Jordan Chambers, Annabel Carter
Bottom - Calum Laing, Matt Dubery
This week's 'Big Hitters' (Biggest improvements against personal bests), 17th to 23rd July
Some of the track improvements from the last few days (based on Power of 10 records) are here -
800 metres
Sienna Ellis (u13) 2.35.81 (improved by 2.5s)
1500 metres
Mark Bridger (u17) 4.26.07 (improved by 13.4s)
1 mile
Annabel Carter 5.06.65 (improved by 11.7s)
5000 metres
Cameron Chambers 14.56.54 (improved by 25.9s)
TAC records
Harriet Woolley - w35 1 mile 5.12.73
800 metres
Sienna Ellis (u13) 2.35.81 (improved by 2.5s)
1500 metres
Mark Bridger (u17) 4.26.07 (improved by 13.4s)
1 mile
Annabel Carter 5.06.65 (improved by 11.7s)
5000 metres
Cameron Chambers 14.56.54 (improved by 25.9s)
TAC records
Harriet Woolley - w35 1 mile 5.12.73
Other weekend news 22nd/23rd July
Saturday
Tunbridge Wells Parkrun record
I rarely cover parkrun here, unless a course record is set and Steve Strange did that at Tunbridge Wells, taking one second from his own record with 15.47.
Sound Running Sunset Tour, Los Angeles, USA
Chris Olley finished 8th in the 5000m in 13.55.43, which was 0.2s outside his season's best.
Sunday
Romney Marsh 10k
Alan Newman 45.02. Full results - results.sporthive.com/events/7088104560040104960/races/1/team/7088920109936442624
Tunbridge Wells Parkrun record
I rarely cover parkrun here, unless a course record is set and Steve Strange did that at Tunbridge Wells, taking one second from his own record with 15.47.
Sound Running Sunset Tour, Los Angeles, USA
Chris Olley finished 8th in the 5000m in 13.55.43, which was 0.2s outside his season's best.
Sunday
Romney Marsh 10k
Alan Newman 45.02. Full results - results.sporthive.com/events/7088104560040104960/races/1/team/7088920109936442624
England Championships, at Chelmsford, Saturday/Sunday 22nd/23rd July
Sunday videos loaded !
Full results here - meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/about?id=15212
Livestream here - www.youtube.com/live/bGpSfpC1HE4?feature=share
Saturday
Ally Kinloch was 3rd in the 5000m in 14.35.41
Sunday
800m men - 5th Jordan Chambers, 1500m men - 5th Ben Murphy, 1500m para ambulant men - 3rd Ollie White
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjANtSU
Livestream here - www.youtube.com/live/bGpSfpC1HE4?feature=share
Saturday
Ally Kinloch was 3rd in the 5000m in 14.35.41
Sunday
800m men - 5th Jordan Chambers, 1500m men - 5th Ben Murphy, 1500m para ambulant men - 3rd Ollie White
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjANtSU
UK Youth Development League (u13/15) at Tonbridge, Saturday 22nd July
TAC hosted this match for the younger age group and finished 3rd to qualify for the National Final in early September.
Results are on the Results 2023 page, alongside a TAC summary.
With the wind and rain it was surprising that there were any personal bests recorded, but Sienna Ellis (u13, 800m) and Jules Jameson (u13,800m), plus Jessica Evans, making her TAC debut (u13, 800m) all did.
There were no A-string wins from the distance runners, but James Petrie managed a 2nd place in the under 15 boys' 1500m.
Photos of TAC 800m runners - flic.kr/s/aHBqjANi9s
Results are on the Results 2023 page, alongside a TAC summary.
With the wind and rain it was surprising that there were any personal bests recorded, but Sienna Ellis (u13, 800m) and Jules Jameson (u13,800m), plus Jessica Evans, making her TAC debut (u13, 800m) all did.
There were no A-string wins from the distance runners, but James Petrie managed a 2nd place in the under 15 boys' 1500m.
Photos of TAC 800m runners - flic.kr/s/aHBqjANi9s
Finsbury Park 5000s, Finsbury Park, London Friday 21st July
Cameron Chambers ran sub 15 minutes for the first time, with 14.56.54 to place 6th in race 7. By my calculations it puts him 32nd on the TAC all time list. See the History page.
Full results here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2023/GBR/finsbury-park-5ks/event/1/
Full results here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2023/GBR/finsbury-park-5ks/event/1/
'Inside Tonbridge' Latest Episode - The Medway Mile
A Jordan Chambers production - See below.
Medway Miles, at Gillingham, Friday 21st July
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This community event, with some 'elite' track races takes place at Medway Park.
Jack Higgins won the men's A race in 4.11.52, worth well inside his 1500m pb. Similarly, Alex Beeston was 4th in 4.23.00, again well inside his equivalent 1500m best. Harry Paton ran 4.34.82.
Annabel Carter almost won the women's race but was overtaken at the line, running 5.06.65. Harriet Woolley finished strongly for 3rd in 5.12.73 (up until now there is no TAC w35 record listed) and Annabelle Hales was 5th in 5.15.44.
Full results here - justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=medwaymile23&page=schedule
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjANeL5
Jack Higgins won the men's A race in 4.11.52, worth well inside his 1500m pb. Similarly, Alex Beeston was 4th in 4.23.00, again well inside his equivalent 1500m best. Harry Paton ran 4.34.82.
Annabel Carter almost won the women's race but was overtaken at the line, running 5.06.65. Harriet Woolley finished strongly for 3rd in 5.12.73 (up until now there is no TAC w35 record listed) and Annabelle Hales was 5th in 5.15.44.
Full results here - justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=medwaymile23&page=schedule
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjANeL5
Above - Medway Miles at Gillingham
British Milers Club and Cambridge Harriers Meeting, 19th July
Videos loaded !
There were quite a few personal bests from the TAC contingent.
800m BMC F race 1st Annabel Carter 2.16.05, Annabelle Hales (u20) 2.22.93
1500m BMC B race - James Petrie (u17) 4.23.65 (pb by 3.3s)
1500m Open race 1 - Harrison Fraser (u17) 4.11.47 (pb by 9.2s), Connor Prendergast U17) 4.17.92, Felipe Fujimori (u17) 4.18.60 (pb by 1.2s)
1500m Open race 2 - Mark Bridger (u17) 4.26.07 (pb by 13.4s), George Bishop (u17) 4.35.02 (pb by 2.6s)
1500m Open race 3 - Josh Greeves 4.46.28 (u17) (pb by 10.1s)
1500m Open race 4 - Samuel Smialowski 4.33.38 (u17) (pb by 4.4s)
Full results - meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/schedule?id=23825
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAN4PM
800m BMC F race 1st Annabel Carter 2.16.05, Annabelle Hales (u20) 2.22.93
1500m BMC B race - James Petrie (u17) 4.23.65 (pb by 3.3s)
1500m Open race 1 - Harrison Fraser (u17) 4.11.47 (pb by 9.2s), Connor Prendergast U17) 4.17.92, Felipe Fujimori (u17) 4.18.60 (pb by 1.2s)
1500m Open race 2 - Mark Bridger (u17) 4.26.07 (pb by 13.4s), George Bishop (u17) 4.35.02 (pb by 2.6s)
1500m Open race 3 - Josh Greeves 4.46.28 (u17) (pb by 10.1s)
1500m Open race 4 - Samuel Smialowski 4.33.38 (u17) (pb by 4.4s)
Full results - meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/schedule?id=23825
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAN4PM
TAC at Eltham
Top - Annabel Carter, Felipe Fujimori, Harrison Fraser
Middle - Connor Prendergast, George Bishop, Mark Bridger
Bottom - Josh Greeves, Sam Smialowski, James Petrie
Top - Annabel Carter, Felipe Fujimori, Harrison Fraser
Middle - Connor Prendergast, George Bishop, Mark Bridger
Bottom - Josh Greeves, Sam Smialowski, James Petrie
Sri Chimnoy 5km road race, Battersea Park, Tuesday 18th July
Harry Paton ran 15.53 and Imogen Amos was 2nd female in 17.30.
Full results here - uk.srichinmoyraces.org/files/uk/result-pdfs/2023/Silver%20Starling%205K%20Final%20Results.pdf
Full results here - uk.srichinmoyraces.org/files/uk/result-pdfs/2023/Silver%20Starling%205K%20Final%20Results.pdf
Standard Chartered Great City Race, London, Tuesday 18th July
Lucy Reid won this 5k road race in 16.03. Julian Rendall (m45) ran 17.08.
Full results here - results.cityrace.co.uk/2023/?pid=leaderboard&pidp=leaderboard
Full results here - results.cityrace.co.uk/2023/?pid=leaderboard&pidp=leaderboard
This week's 'Big Hitters' (Biggest improvements against personal bests), 10th to 16th July
Some of the track improvements from the last few days (based on Power of 10 records) are here -
400 metres
Annabelle Hales (u20) 61.73 (improved by 0.6s)
800 metres
Sebastian Price (u13) 2.45.76 (improved by 7.5s)
Ben Pearce 1.57.15 (improved by 6.7s)
Annabelle Hales (u20) 2.20.66 (improved by 0.1s)
Zara Greeves (u15) 2.51.19 (improved by 0.1s)
1500 metres
Luca Szumilewicz (u13) 4.55.3 (improved by 7.6s)
3000 metres
Jess Poland (u20) 10.57.44 (improved by 29.1s)
George Hopkins (u20) 9.03.37 (improved by 25.9s)
TAC records
Harriet Woolley - w35 3000m 10.26.42
Graeme Saker - m60 10km road 38.53
400 metres
Annabelle Hales (u20) 61.73 (improved by 0.6s)
800 metres
Sebastian Price (u13) 2.45.76 (improved by 7.5s)
Ben Pearce 1.57.15 (improved by 6.7s)
Annabelle Hales (u20) 2.20.66 (improved by 0.1s)
Zara Greeves (u15) 2.51.19 (improved by 0.1s)
1500 metres
Luca Szumilewicz (u13) 4.55.3 (improved by 7.6s)
3000 metres
Jess Poland (u20) 10.57.44 (improved by 29.1s)
George Hopkins (u20) 9.03.37 (improved by 25.9s)
TAC records
Harriet Woolley - w35 3000m 10.26.42
Graeme Saker - m60 10km road 38.53
Other weekend news, Saturday/Sunday, 15th/16th July
Sunday
Golden Stag Mile, Finsbury Park, Friday 14th July
Harry Paton finished 11th in 4.38.59.
Full results - meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/schedule?id=16697
Sunday
Mid Kent Staplehurst 5 mile road race
Steve Strange won in 25.06 and Harriett Woolley was first female in 30.28.
Full results here - results.netiming.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=20008&RId=354
Herne Hill 10km road race
Graeme Saker set a TAC over 60 age record for 10k on the road at Herne Bay of 38.53, breaking Alan Buckle's previous best of 39.31. Tony Bennett finished once place ahead in 38.29. Full results are here -
www.racetimeresult.co.uk/results/herne-bay-10k-les-golding-memorial2
Golden Stag Mile, Finsbury Park, Friday 14th July
Harry Paton finished 11th in 4.38.59.
Full results - meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/schedule?id=16697
Sunday
Mid Kent Staplehurst 5 mile road race
Steve Strange won in 25.06 and Harriett Woolley was first female in 30.28.
Full results here - results.netiming.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=20008&RId=354
Herne Hill 10km road race
Graeme Saker set a TAC over 60 age record for 10k on the road at Herne Bay of 38.53, breaking Alan Buckle's previous best of 39.31. Tony Bennett finished once place ahead in 38.29. Full results are here -
www.racetimeresult.co.uk/results/herne-bay-10k-les-golding-memorial2
Above - Tony Bennett and Graeme Saker at Herne Bay
National Athletics League, at Chelmsford, Saturday 15th July
Videos loaded !
Another terrific team win for TAC, managed by Michael Ellis.
Noémie Thomson won the women's 1500 metres.
Annabelle Hales won the 400m (pb) and 800m B strings and was 2nd in the 2000m steeplechase.
Maria Heslop was 2nd in the 3000m.
Jordan Chambers finished 2nd in the 800m, just 0.02s behind the winner, whilst Jack Higgins made his TAC debut to win the B string.
Full results here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2023/GBR/nal-champ-2a/
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAMBkg
Noémie Thomson won the women's 1500 metres.
Annabelle Hales won the 400m (pb) and 800m B strings and was 2nd in the 2000m steeplechase.
Maria Heslop was 2nd in the 3000m.
Jordan Chambers finished 2nd in the 800m, just 0.02s behind the winner, whilst Jack Higgins made his TAC debut to win the B string.
Full results here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2023/GBR/nal-champ-2a/
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAMBkg
Above
Top - Jordan Chambers (far left) and Jack Higgins
Bottom - Annabelle Hales and Noémie Thomson
Top - Jordan Chambers (far left) and Jack Higgins
Bottom - Annabelle Hales and Noémie Thomson
Kent Young Athletes League, at Gillingham, Saturday 15th July
Results are on the Results 2023 page.
There were A-string wins for Luca Szumilewicz (u13, 1500m), Oscar Graffin (u15, 1500m) and Aoife Foley (u15, 1500m)
There were A-string wins for Luca Szumilewicz (u13, 1500m), Oscar Graffin (u15, 1500m) and Aoife Foley (u15, 1500m)
KBC Night of Athletics, Heusden Belgium, Saturday 15th July
Unfortunately James West tweaked his hamstring tonight in the 5000 metres, in Belgium and did not finish the race.
Interview with James West, 5000 metres British Champion
With James having just won the British 5000 metres championship, I felt it was a good opportunity to record a chat with him, with the aim being to provide tips and ideas that might help others.
British Milers Club meetings, Wednesday 12th July
University of Birmingham Meeting
Alasdair Kinloch finished 9th in the British Milers Club 1500m A-race in 3.50.38.
Full results - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2023/GBR/uobtfjuly/event/
Watford meeting
Simon Coppard finished 4th in the men's 800m A-race in 1.49.1, which is his fastest time of the season.
Full results - www.britishmilersclub.com/result/watford-gold-standard-12th-july-2023/
Alasdair Kinloch finished 9th in the British Milers Club 1500m A-race in 3.50.38.
Full results - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2023/GBR/uobtfjuly/event/
Watford meeting
Simon Coppard finished 4th in the men's 800m A-race in 1.49.1, which is his fastest time of the season.
Full results - www.britishmilersclub.com/result/watford-gold-standard-12th-july-2023/
Tonbridge AC Evening Open Meeting, Tuesday 11th July
Videos loaded !
Many thanks to everyone who helped and competed at the open meeting.
Harriet Woolley set the only distance running record with an over 35 women's mark of 10.26.42.
Jack Higgins who joined TAC just a few weeks ago, ran the fastest 800m in 1.51.61, which puts him 13th on the TAC all-time list. The fastest TAC female was Annabel Carter who was a fraction outside he pb with 2.15.67.
Summary results on the Results 2023 page.
Full results - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2023/GBR/tacdev3/
Photos here and on Mark Hooky's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAM9SL
Harriet Woolley set the only distance running record with an over 35 women's mark of 10.26.42.
Jack Higgins who joined TAC just a few weeks ago, ran the fastest 800m in 1.51.61, which puts him 13th on the TAC all-time list. The fastest TAC female was Annabel Carter who was a fraction outside he pb with 2.15.67.
Summary results on the Results 2023 page.
Full results - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2023/GBR/tacdev3/
Photos here and on Mark Hooky's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAM9SL
Above at the TAC Open Meeting
Top - Sebastian Price (biggest pb at 800m), Annabel Carter & Noémie Thomson (fastest 800m runners)
Adam Singleterry (first time sub 2 800m)
Middle - Ben Pearce (wins an 800m and first time sub 2), Jack Higgins (fastest 800m)
Harriet Woolley (TAC w35 record)
Bottom - Jess Poland (biggest pb at 3000m), George Hopkins (biggest male pb at 3000m),
Jordan Chambers (fastest 400m)
Top - Sebastian Price (biggest pb at 800m), Annabel Carter & Noémie Thomson (fastest 800m runners)
Adam Singleterry (first time sub 2 800m)
Middle - Ben Pearce (wins an 800m and first time sub 2), Jack Higgins (fastest 800m)
Harriet Woolley (TAC w35 record)
Bottom - Jess Poland (biggest pb at 3000m), George Hopkins (biggest male pb at 3000m),
Jordan Chambers (fastest 400m)
This week's 'Big Hitters' (Biggest improvements against personal bests) , 3rd to 9th July
Some of the track improvements from the last few days (based on Power of 10 records) are here -
400 metres
Chris Leach (m50) 65.5 (improved by 1.9s)
800 metres
Ewan Prendergast (u15) 2.16.5 (improved by 17.7s)
1200 metres
Jasper Burton (u13) 4.02.2 (improved by 6.1s)
1500 metres
Isabel Gowing (u15) 5.09.6 (improved by 14.5s)
Peter Fitzmaurice (u15) 4.25.5 (improved by 4.0s)
3000 metres
Nick Beer 9.30.8 (improved by 19.5s from 2012)
Nichola Evans 10.49.5 (improved by 0.9s)
5000 metres
James West 13.42.03 (improved by 2.4s)
400 metres
Chris Leach (m50) 65.5 (improved by 1.9s)
800 metres
Ewan Prendergast (u15) 2.16.5 (improved by 17.7s)
1200 metres
Jasper Burton (u13) 4.02.2 (improved by 6.1s)
1500 metres
Isabel Gowing (u15) 5.09.6 (improved by 14.5s)
Peter Fitzmaurice (u15) 4.25.5 (improved by 4.0s)
3000 metres
Nick Beer 9.30.8 (improved by 19.5s from 2012)
Nichola Evans 10.49.5 (improved by 0.9s)
5000 metres
James West 13.42.03 (improved by 2.4s)
Other weekend news, Saturday/Sunday 7th/8th July
Saturday
English Schools Cup Final, at Chelmsford
Judd School qualified for the Inter Boys final and are in action.
Results should be populated here - esaa.org.uk/track-and-field-cup-results/
1500m Peter Fitzmaurice (u15) 4.25.5 (pb by 4.0s) and Felipe Fujimori (u17) 4.25.9.
Pollenca, Spain road race
Alex Howard finished 2nd Jack Millar of Bristol. Results -
www.elitechip.net/system/public/download/cbbcdb96e17cbff730a734ad8f4953b6.pdf
UK Youth Development League (u13/15) at Reading
TAC finished an excellent 2nd place.
Results are on the Results 2023 page.
Sunday
Sevenoaks 7 miles multi terrain race, at Knole Park
1st Matthew Taylor. Laura Andrade was 2nd female.
Full results - events.sportsystems.co.uk/results/?eid=28&rid=3836
Asics London 10k road race
6th Female Imogen Amos 36.40, 35th overall Nathan Chapman 33.41
Full results - results.sporthive.com/events/7079427854685417984
English Schools Cup Final, at Chelmsford
Judd School qualified for the Inter Boys final and are in action.
Results should be populated here - esaa.org.uk/track-and-field-cup-results/
1500m Peter Fitzmaurice (u15) 4.25.5 (pb by 4.0s) and Felipe Fujimori (u17) 4.25.9.
Pollenca, Spain road race
Alex Howard finished 2nd Jack Millar of Bristol. Results -
www.elitechip.net/system/public/download/cbbcdb96e17cbff730a734ad8f4953b6.pdf
UK Youth Development League (u13/15) at Reading
TAC finished an excellent 2nd place.
Results are on the Results 2023 page.
Sunday
Sevenoaks 7 miles multi terrain race, at Knole Park
1st Matthew Taylor. Laura Andrade was 2nd female.
Full results - events.sportsystems.co.uk/results/?eid=28&rid=3836
Asics London 10k road race
6th Female Imogen Amos 36.40, 35th overall Nathan Chapman 33.41
Full results - results.sporthive.com/events/7079427854685417984
British Championships, at Manchester, Saturday/Sunday 7th/8th July
James West won the 5000m title in 13.42.03, which was a pb. James remains 4th on the TAC all time list.
Video link here (7 hours 28 mins in) - www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0fyvngv/uk-athletics-championships-2023-day-one
Kieran Reilly was advanced to Sunday's 1500m final, after getting pulled back on the last lap of his heat. He finished 14th in the final.
Results - ukacm2023.microplustimingservices.com/#/schedule-bydate
Video link here (7 hours 28 mins in) - www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0fyvngv/uk-athletics-championships-2023-day-one
Kieran Reilly was advanced to Sunday's 1500m final, after getting pulled back on the last lap of his heat. He finished 14th in the final.
Results - ukacm2023.microplustimingservices.com/#/schedule-bydate
Above - James West on his way to winning the British 5000m title
(photos courtesy of James Rhodes and Sam Crick)
(photos courtesy of James Rhodes and Sam Crick)
Southern Counties Veterans League, at Tonbridge, Friday 7th July
Videos loaded !
TAC men and women both won their matches at this fixture. Full results are on the Results 2023 page..
This match had 400m and 3000m races, plus 4x400m relays. Harriet Woolley, Lisa Knight, Dan Bradley, plus Graeme Saker had wins over 3000m.
This match had 400m and 3000m races, plus 4x400m relays. Harriet Woolley, Lisa Knight, Dan Bradley, plus Graeme Saker had wins over 3000m.
Above photos courtesy of Mark McAllister
Top - Left Nichola Evans & Harriet Woolley. Right Nick Beer & Dan Bradley
Bottom - Left Lisa Knight. Right Graeme Saker
Top - Left Nichola Evans & Harriet Woolley. Right Nick Beer & Dan Bradley
Bottom - Left Lisa Knight. Right Graeme Saker
JP Morgan Corporate Challenge races, London, Wednesday/Thursday 5th/6th July
Wednesday
2nd Alex Howard finished 17.18, 66th Charles Adair 19.48
The course distance is 3.5 miles/5.6 kilometres.
Thursday
1st Lucy Reid 18.08. Lucy won the women's race by almost two minutes and was 31s faster than she ran last year.
Full results - leaderboard.jpmorgancc.com/leaderboard/2023/individual?&eventIds=144
2nd Alex Howard finished 17.18, 66th Charles Adair 19.48
The course distance is 3.5 miles/5.6 kilometres.
Thursday
1st Lucy Reid 18.08. Lucy won the women's race by almost two minutes and was 31s faster than she ran last year.
Full results - leaderboard.jpmorgancc.com/leaderboard/2023/individual?&eventIds=144
National IAPS (Independent Schools) Championships, Monday 3rd July
Under 13
800m race 2 2nd Purdey Hutchings 2.28.47
1500m race 2 9th Sienna Ellis 5.28.42, race 1 7th Hana Maeda 5.45.14
800m race 2 2nd Purdey Hutchings 2.28.47
1500m race 2 9th Sienna Ellis 5.28.42, race 1 7th Hana Maeda 5.45.14
This week's 'Big Hitters' (Biggest improvements against personal bests) , 26th June to 2nd July
Some of the track improvements from the last few days (based on Power of 10 records) are here -
1500 metres
Ollie White 4.42.29 (improved by 1.5s)
Nick Arnott (m25) 4.42.61and en route in mile race (improved by 1.1s)
3000 metres
Will Beeston 8.25.99 (improved by 12.7s)
1500 metres
Ollie White 4.42.29 (improved by 1.5s)
Nick Arnott (m25) 4.42.61and en route in mile race (improved by 1.1s)
3000 metres
Will Beeston 8.25.99 (improved by 12.7s)
Sunday action 2nd July
Bewl 15 miles and 5 miles multi terrain races
15 miles - 4th Michael Ellis, ? Tony Bennett not showing in results, 189th Steve Ellison
5 miles - 1st female Alice Ralph
Full results - results.sporthive.com/events/7080104337807675904
15 miles - 4th Michael Ellis, ? Tony Bennett not showing in results, 189th Steve Ellison
5 miles - 1st female Alice Ralph
Full results - results.sporthive.com/events/7080104337807675904
Photo right - Tony Bennett, Michael Ellis, Steve Ellison at the Bell 15
Medway and Maidstone AC Open meeting, at Gillingham
Videos loaded !
There were 1500m personal bests for Thomas Lockhart (u20), who won in 4.19.96 (pb by 0.1s) and also Ollie White who ran 4.42.29 (pb by 1.5s)
Full results - justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=mandm2.7.23&page=schedule
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAKWwU
Videos loaded !
There were 1500m personal bests for Thomas Lockhart (u20), who won in 4.19.96 (pb by 0.1s) and also Ollie White who ran 4.42.29 (pb by 1.5s)
Full results - justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=mandm2.7.23&page=schedule
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAKWwU
Above - Tom Lockhart and Ollie White at Gillingham
South East Inter Counties (u20 and senior) at Horspath, near Oxford, Sunday 2nd July
Calum Laing won the men's 3000m steeplechase, representing Kent. He ran 10.14, unofficially, since a damaged barrier was removed from the track. Full results not yet available.
Calum Laing won the men's 3000m steeplechase, representing Kent. He ran 10.14, unofficially, since a damaged barrier was removed from the track. Full results not yet available.
British Milers Club Grand Prix, at Watford, Saturday 1st July
Videos loaded !
1500m men A race 2nd James West 3.41.08, 800m men D race 7th Ben Murphy 1.51.43, 800m men G race 4th Jordan Chambers 1.51.52 sb, 1500m men D race 12th Charlie Crick 3.58.41, 3000m men C race 8th Alex Howard 8.21.50.
Full results - live.athletic.net/meets/26351
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAKZY1
Full results - live.athletic.net/meets/26351
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAKZY1
Above - Jordan Chambers and James West at Watford
English Schools Championships, at Birmingham, Saturday 1st July
Inter Boys 1500m steeplechase 4th overall Joseph Hunt (Surrey) 4.33.56, 10th Harrison Fraser (Kent) 4.39.31.
Full results - entry4sports.co.uk/#/results/482
Full results - entry4sports.co.uk/#/results/482
Wednesday Action, 28th June
Oxford/Cambridge vs Harvard/Yale, at Cambridge
5000m - 1st Phoebe Barker 16.56.33
1500m – 5th Miles Weatherseed 4.05.58
Livestream - https://www.youtube.com/live/b3LVcMIw05Q?feature=share
Results - https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2023/GBR/ochy/
Watford Wednesday
1500m Race 5 - 13th Harry Paton 4.15.80, Race 6 - 5th Alex Beeston 4.09.34 (pb by 0.2s)
3000m Race 3 – 2nd Will Beeston 8.25.99 (pb by 12.7s)
Results - https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/about?id=21548
Wimbledon 1 mile night - Videos loaded !
Race 5– 2nd Nick Arnott 5.00.71 (1500m split 4.42.61, pb by 1.1s))
Race 10– 1st Cameron Chambers 4.24.77 (debut, 500m split 4.09.36)
Full results - https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2023/GBR/dc1mile23/event/T1/
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAKxM9
Joyden's Wood 5km multi terrain race
Ted and Jack Higgins who joined TAC a few weeks ago finished 1st and 2nd in 16.43 and 16.56, respectively.
Full results - dartfordroadrunners.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/JW-Admin-June-2023.pdf
Chase The Sun 5km road race, Battersea Park, London
2nd female Imogen Amos 17.26 (pb by 9s)
Full results - www.runthrough.co.uk/results/
Kent 10,000m championship, at Dartford
Harriet Woolley ran 38.06.24 and was first female home.
This was Harriet's debut on the track and not far outside her road best for the distance of 37.55.
Full results here - justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=dartfordh28.6.23&page=results
5000m - 1st Phoebe Barker 16.56.33
1500m – 5th Miles Weatherseed 4.05.58
Livestream - https://www.youtube.com/live/b3LVcMIw05Q?feature=share
Results - https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2023/GBR/ochy/
Watford Wednesday
1500m Race 5 - 13th Harry Paton 4.15.80, Race 6 - 5th Alex Beeston 4.09.34 (pb by 0.2s)
3000m Race 3 – 2nd Will Beeston 8.25.99 (pb by 12.7s)
Results - https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/about?id=21548
Wimbledon 1 mile night - Videos loaded !
Race 5– 2nd Nick Arnott 5.00.71 (1500m split 4.42.61, pb by 1.1s))
Race 10– 1st Cameron Chambers 4.24.77 (debut, 500m split 4.09.36)
Full results - https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2023/GBR/dc1mile23/event/T1/
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAKxM9
Joyden's Wood 5km multi terrain race
Ted and Jack Higgins who joined TAC a few weeks ago finished 1st and 2nd in 16.43 and 16.56, respectively.
Full results - dartfordroadrunners.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/JW-Admin-June-2023.pdf
Chase The Sun 5km road race, Battersea Park, London
2nd female Imogen Amos 17.26 (pb by 9s)
Full results - www.runthrough.co.uk/results/
Kent 10,000m championship, at Dartford
Harriet Woolley ran 38.06.24 and was first female home.
This was Harriet's debut on the track and not far outside her road best for the distance of 37.55.
Full results here - justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=dartfordh28.6.23&page=results
Above - Nick Arnott and Cameron Chambers at Wimbledon
Inside Tonbridge Latest Episode - features the National Athletics League match at Basingstoke
The latest episode was recently released here - youtu.be/Gh3jiAgxpQ8
Full series is here - www.youtube.com/@insidetonbridge/videos
Full series is here - www.youtube.com/@insidetonbridge/videos
Sri Chinmoy 5km road race, Battersea Park, London, Tuesday 27th June
Lucy Reid won the women's race in 16.00, which was a course record.
Full results appear here - uk.srichinmoyraces.org/results
Full results appear here - uk.srichinmoyraces.org/results
This week's 'Big Hitters' (Biggest improvements against personal bests) , 19th to 25th June
plus Kent Young Athletes League from 17th June.
Some of the track improvements from the last few days (based on Power of 10 records) are here -
800 metres
Will Bachelor (u15) 2.16.2 (improved by 8.3s)
Lily Slack (u17) 2.19.27 (improved by 1.3s)
1500 metres
Connor Prendergast (u17) 4.16.00 (improved by 6.0s)
Ben Pearce 3.55.20 (improved by 5.6s)
Jess Poland (u20) 5.09.00 (improved by 2.9s)
Verity Hopkins 4.28.48 (improved by 1.9s) - moves from 7th to 6th on TAC all time list.
800 metres
Will Bachelor (u15) 2.16.2 (improved by 8.3s)
Lily Slack (u17) 2.19.27 (improved by 1.3s)
1500 metres
Connor Prendergast (u17) 4.16.00 (improved by 6.0s)
Ben Pearce 3.55.20 (improved by 5.6s)
Jess Poland (u20) 5.09.00 (improved by 2.9s)
Verity Hopkins 4.28.48 (improved by 1.9s) - moves from 7th to 6th on TAC all time list.
UK Youth Development League, at Gillingham, Sunday 25th June
Videos loaded !
There were a few TAC distance runners wins on a very warm day at Gillingham -
800m Angus Currie (u20) and Annabelle Hales (u20)
1500m Tom Claridge (u20)
3000m Jess Poland (u20) and George Hopkins (u20)
Steeplechase Jamie Macdonald (u20) and Annabelle Hales (u20)
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAK5y7
Results and a summary are on the Results 2023 page
800m Angus Currie (u20) and Annabelle Hales (u20)
1500m Tom Claridge (u20)
3000m Jess Poland (u20) and George Hopkins (u20)
Steeplechase Jamie Macdonald (u20) and Annabelle Hales (u20)
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAK5y7
Results and a summary are on the Results 2023 page
Above - Mark Bridger, Angus Currie, George Hopkins, Jamie Macdonald, Annabelle Hales at Gillingham
Above - Six TAC winners at the UKYDL
Top - Tom Claridge, George Hopkins, Jess Poland
Bottom - Jamie Macdonald, Angus Currie, Annabelle Hales
Top - Tom Claridge, George Hopkins, Jess Poland
Bottom - Jamie Macdonald, Angus Currie, Annabelle Hales
Other weekend results, Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th June
Friday
Livingstone Open Meeting, Scotland
Kieran Reilly finished 4th in the 1500m in 3.47.23
Full results here - results.livingstonac.com/?m=78&e=2305&s=2305&s=3
Saturday
Ivy League Match at Birmingham University
3000m women 2nd Charlotte Alexander 9.41.67
Full results here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2023/GBR/uobivyleague/event/
Stumptown Twilight Meeting, Portland, USA
5000m 7th Chris Olley 13.57.06
Full results here - live.athletictiming.net/meets/26311/events/977311/results
Livestream (go 26.00 in for Chris' race) - www.youtube.com/live/QjU1_RTryKs?feature=share
Sunday
North Downs 30k Trail Race
TAC won the team race through - 7th Jay Smith, 8th Julian Rendall, 67th Wayne Flanagan.
Full results - results.netiming.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=20008&RId=346&EId=1&dt=0&PageNo=1&adv=0
Hawkhurst 10k and 5k multi terrain races
10k 3rd Richard Preston, 4th Tony Bennett, 5th Tom Rule. Women 3rd Laura Andrade, 4th Penny Pilbeam
5k 1st Jacek Traczynski
Full results - results.sporthive.com/events/7076925885700262144
Livingstone Open Meeting, Scotland
Kieran Reilly finished 4th in the 1500m in 3.47.23
Full results here - results.livingstonac.com/?m=78&e=2305&s=2305&s=3
Saturday
Ivy League Match at Birmingham University
3000m women 2nd Charlotte Alexander 9.41.67
Full results here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2023/GBR/uobivyleague/event/
Stumptown Twilight Meeting, Portland, USA
5000m 7th Chris Olley 13.57.06
Full results here - live.athletictiming.net/meets/26311/events/977311/results
Livestream (go 26.00 in for Chris' race) - www.youtube.com/live/QjU1_RTryKs?feature=share
Sunday
North Downs 30k Trail Race
TAC won the team race through - 7th Jay Smith, 8th Julian Rendall, 67th Wayne Flanagan.
Full results - results.netiming.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=20008&RId=346&EId=1&dt=0&PageNo=1&adv=0
Hawkhurst 10k and 5k multi terrain races
10k 3rd Richard Preston, 4th Tony Bennett, 5th Tom Rule. Women 3rd Laura Andrade, 4th Penny Pilbeam
5k 1st Jacek Traczynski
Full results - results.sporthive.com/events/7076925885700262144
Above
Left - TAC at Hawkhurst 5k and 10k
Right - Jay Smith, Julian Rendall, Wayne Flanagan at North Downs 30k
Left - TAC at Hawkhurst 5k and 10k
Right - Jay Smith, Julian Rendall, Wayne Flanagan at North Downs 30k
Southern Counties Veterans League, at Bromley, Friday 23rd June
Results are on the Results 2023 page.
The track results are 'unofficial' as there was no starter or track referee available. This is becoming an issue for more meetings and is likely to get worse unless more volunteers and officials can be found.
The track results are 'unofficial' as there was no starter or track referee available. This is becoming an issue for more meetings and is likely to get worse unless more volunteers and officials can be found.
Wednesday Action, 21st June
There were plenty of TAC personal bests at a few meetings on Wednesday night.
British Milers Club Meeting, at Sutcliffe Park, Eltham
Videos loaded !
800 metres
A race - 3rd Jordan Chambers 1.52.93
B race - 1st Angus Currie (u20) 1.57.51 (pb by 2.1s)
D race - 1st Lily Slack (u17) 2.19.27 (pb by 1.3s)
1500 metres
B race 6th Tom Claridge (u20) 4.14.00, 9th Connor Prendergast (u17) 4.16.00 (pb by 6.0s), 12th Felipe Fujimori (u17) 4.19.85 (pb by 4.9s), 16th Peter Fitzmaurice 4.29.53 (pb by 1.9s)
C race 3rd George Bishop 4.37.64 (pb by 2.8s), 5th Ewan Prendergast 4.41.85, 6th Annabel Carter 4.42.76 (sb), 8th Ollie White 4.43.75 (pb by 3.8s)
Full results here - meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/schedule?id=21878
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAJFza
British Milers Club Meeting, at Wormwood Scrubs, West London
Ben Pearce won the A race 1500 metres in 3.55.20, to break 4 minutes for the first time. This was a pb by 5.6s.
Verity Hopkins improved her pb by 1.9s in the B race to run 4.28.48. Verity moves up one place to 6th on the TAC all time list. (see History page)
Adam Singleterry (u20) won the 800m race 3 in 2.01.03.
Full results - justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=tvh21.6.23&page=results
Loughborough Open Meeting
800m B race 1st Will Beeston 1.55.89 (pb by 3.7s)
Oxford and Cambridge vs Cornnell and Penn Universities, at Oxford
5000m women - 1st Phoebe Barker 16.25.79
1 mile men - 3rd Miles Weatherseed 4.34.00
Full results here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2023/GBR/occp/event/
YouTube - www.youtube.com/live/srlsazo92jc?feature=share
British Milers Club Meeting, at Sutcliffe Park, Eltham
Videos loaded !
800 metres
A race - 3rd Jordan Chambers 1.52.93
B race - 1st Angus Currie (u20) 1.57.51 (pb by 2.1s)
D race - 1st Lily Slack (u17) 2.19.27 (pb by 1.3s)
1500 metres
B race 6th Tom Claridge (u20) 4.14.00, 9th Connor Prendergast (u17) 4.16.00 (pb by 6.0s), 12th Felipe Fujimori (u17) 4.19.85 (pb by 4.9s), 16th Peter Fitzmaurice 4.29.53 (pb by 1.9s)
C race 3rd George Bishop 4.37.64 (pb by 2.8s), 5th Ewan Prendergast 4.41.85, 6th Annabel Carter 4.42.76 (sb), 8th Ollie White 4.43.75 (pb by 3.8s)
Full results here - meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/schedule?id=21878
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAJFza
British Milers Club Meeting, at Wormwood Scrubs, West London
Ben Pearce won the A race 1500 metres in 3.55.20, to break 4 minutes for the first time. This was a pb by 5.6s.
Verity Hopkins improved her pb by 1.9s in the B race to run 4.28.48. Verity moves up one place to 6th on the TAC all time list. (see History page)
Adam Singleterry (u20) won the 800m race 3 in 2.01.03.
Full results - justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=tvh21.6.23&page=results
Loughborough Open Meeting
800m B race 1st Will Beeston 1.55.89 (pb by 3.7s)
Oxford and Cambridge vs Cornnell and Penn Universities, at Oxford
5000m women - 1st Phoebe Barker 16.25.79
1 mile men - 3rd Miles Weatherseed 4.34.00
Full results here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2023/GBR/occp/event/
YouTube - www.youtube.com/live/srlsazo92jc?feature=share
Above
Top - Ollie White, Angus Currie, Lily Slack
Bottom - Connor Prendergast (175), Annabel Carter, George Bishop
Top - Ollie White, Angus Currie, Lily Slack
Bottom - Connor Prendergast (175), Annabel Carter, George Bishop
This week's 'Big Hitters' (Biggest improvements against personal bests) , 12th to 18th June
Some of the track improvements from the last few days (based on Power of 10 records) are here -
1500 metres
Will Beeston 3.55.47 (improved by 3.1s)
Sienna Ellis (u13) 5.22.32 (improved by 2.4s)
3000 metres
Tom Claridge (u20) 9.03.62 (improved by 5.8s
1500 metres
Will Beeston 3.55.47 (improved by 3.1s)
Sienna Ellis (u13) 5.22.32 (improved by 2.4s)
3000 metres
Tom Claridge (u20) 9.03.62 (improved by 5.8s
National under 20 and 23 Championships, at Chelmsford, Saturday/Sunday 17th/18th June
Day 1 videos loaded !
Full results - meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/schedule?id=14684
u23 5000m 3rd Charlotte Alexander
u23 5000m 5th James Kingston
u23 800m Charlie Crick - qualified for the final and finished 8th
u23 1500m Simon Coppard - qualified for the final and finished 13th
Livestream Day 1 - www.youtube.com/live/tsiZARR8J04?feature=share
Livestream Day 2 - www.youtube.com/live/e7-DMNe1Rew?feature=share
Day 1 photos on Mark Hookway's Facebook page and here - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAJa44
Day 2 photos on Mark Hookway's Facebook page and here - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAJbV2
u23 5000m 3rd Charlotte Alexander
u23 5000m 5th James Kingston
u23 800m Charlie Crick - qualified for the final and finished 8th
u23 1500m Simon Coppard - qualified for the final and finished 13th
Livestream Day 1 - www.youtube.com/live/tsiZARR8J04?feature=share
Livestream Day 2 - www.youtube.com/live/e7-DMNe1Rew?feature=share
Day 1 photos on Mark Hookway's Facebook page and here - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAJa44
Day 2 photos on Mark Hookway's Facebook page and here - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAJbV2
Above at the National u23 championships
Top Charlotte Alexander, James Kingston
Bottom Charlie Crick, Simon Coppard
Top Charlotte Alexander, James Kingston
Bottom Charlie Crick, Simon Coppard
Kent Young Athletes League, at Bromley, Saturday 17th June
Results are on the Results 2023 page, with a summary.
South East Schools Inter Counties, at Basingstoke, Saturday 17th June
Inter Boys 1500m steeplechase - 2nd Harrison Fraser 4.40.47
Inter Girls 3000m 6th Emily Boyd 12.18.70
Results are here - www.hampshireathletics.org.uk/hsaa/20230617-sesic.html
Inter Girls 3000m 6th Emily Boyd 12.18.70
Results are here - www.hampshireathletics.org.uk/hsaa/20230617-sesic.html
Kent Independent Schools Championships, at Ashford, Friday 16th June
Purdey Hutchings won the u13 girls 800m in 2.27.10 and Sienna Ellis was first u13 home in the 1500m in 5.22.32 (pb by 2.4s).
Full results - justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=iaps16.6.23&page=results
Full results - justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=iaps16.6.23&page=results
Out of the Blue Trail 10k, near Battle, Thursday 15th June
Full results - results.sporthive.com/events/7074769580003556864/races/3
British Milers Club and Open Meetings, at Watford (videos loaded) and Loughborough
Wednesday, 14th June
Watford
BMC 800m men B race 4th Jordan Chambers 1.52.51.
Open 800m race 7 Annabelle Carter 2.16.81. 3000m race 2 Tom Claridge 9.03.62 pb.
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAHPB1
Full results from the open races here -
meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/schedule?id=19997
Loughborough
Will Beeston had a terrific win in the BMC 1500m B race in 3.55.47, which was a pb by 3.1s.
Full results - justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=charnwood14.6.23&page=schedule
BMC 800m men B race 4th Jordan Chambers 1.52.51.
Open 800m race 7 Annabelle Carter 2.16.81. 3000m race 2 Tom Claridge 9.03.62 pb.
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAHPB1
Full results from the open races here -
meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/schedule?id=19997
Loughborough
Will Beeston had a terrific win in the BMC 1500m B race in 3.55.47, which was a pb by 3.1s.
Full results - justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=charnwood14.6.23&page=schedule
Above at Watford - Jordan Chambers, Annabel Carter, Tom Claridge
South West PB Series 5k, Bristol, Wednesday 14th June
Ben Pearce finished 10th in 15.35.
Full results - www.racetecresults.com/results.aspx?CId=16665&RId=3431
Full results - www.racetecresults.com/results.aspx?CId=16665&RId=3431
British Milers Club Meeting, at Trafford, Tuesday 13th June
Kieran Reilly ran a season's best for 1500 metres of 3.46.23 when finishing 4th in the BMC A-race at Trafford. Full results here www.britishmilersclub.com/result/trafford-gold-standard-13-june-2023-results/
Blackheath and Bromley Open Meeting, Monday 12th June
Ethan Rocks missed his personal best by just 0.31s when winning 800m race 1 in 1.59.94
Full results - https://justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=bandbh12.6.23&page=results
Full results - https://justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=bandbh12.6.23&page=results
This week's 'Big Hitters' (Biggest improvements against personal bests) , 5th to 11th June
Some of the track improvements from the last few days (based on Power of 10 records) are here -
400 metres
Charlie Crick 48.90 (improved by 0.7s)
800 metres
Jamie Rogers (u13) 2.33.54 (improved by 18.3s)
Sienna Ellis (u13) 2.38.22 (improved by 7.2s)
1500 metres
Purdey Hutchings (u13) 5.10.87 (improved by 29.8s)
Zac Owen (u15) 5.36.99 (improved by 27.5s)
Peter Fitzmaurice (u15) 4.31.43 (improved by 25.2s)
Annabelle Hales (u20) 4.50.53 (improved by 23.1s)
3000 metres
Cameron Chambers 8.57.04 (improved by 18.3s)
Verity Hopkins 9.31.23 (improved by 1.9s)
5000 metres
Matthew Dubery 15.10.99 (improved by 45.1)
Phoebe Barker 16.10.25 (improved by 24.4s)
1500 metres steeplechase
Joseph Hunt (u17) 4:26.03 (improved by 6.4s)
2000 metres steeplechase
Calum Laing 6.20.46 (improved by 11.3s)
400 metres
Charlie Crick 48.90 (improved by 0.7s)
800 metres
Jamie Rogers (u13) 2.33.54 (improved by 18.3s)
Sienna Ellis (u13) 2.38.22 (improved by 7.2s)
1500 metres
Purdey Hutchings (u13) 5.10.87 (improved by 29.8s)
Zac Owen (u15) 5.36.99 (improved by 27.5s)
Peter Fitzmaurice (u15) 4.31.43 (improved by 25.2s)
Annabelle Hales (u20) 4.50.53 (improved by 23.1s)
3000 metres
Cameron Chambers 8.57.04 (improved by 18.3s)
Verity Hopkins 9.31.23 (improved by 1.9s)
5000 metres
Matthew Dubery 15.10.99 (improved by 45.1)
Phoebe Barker 16.10.25 (improved by 24.4s)
1500 metres steeplechase
Joseph Hunt (u17) 4:26.03 (improved by 6.4s)
2000 metres steeplechase
Calum Laing 6.20.46 (improved by 11.3s)
National Athletics League, at Basingstoke, Sunday 11th June
Videos loaded !
There were A-string wins from Ben Murphy (800) and Jordan Chambers (1500). Charlie Crick ran a pb 400m of 48.90 when winning the B string race, after earlier winning the B-string 800m. 'Higher claim' athletes Bethany Murray and Kat Sutton bolstered the women's distances with good performances over 800m and 3000m, respectively, whilst Jess Murphy won the B 800m.
There were personal bests for Cameron Chambers (3000m, 8.57.04) and Calum Laing (2000m steeplechase, 6.20.46)
Results link - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2023/GBR/nal-champ-1b/event/
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAHmT9
There were personal bests for Cameron Chambers (3000m, 8.57.04) and Calum Laing (2000m steeplechase, 6.20.46)
Results link - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2023/GBR/nal-champ-1b/event/
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAHmT9
Above photos from the National League at Basingstoke
Top - Ben Murphy, Charlie Crick and Kat Sutton (TAC debut)
Bottom - Jess Murphy, Bethany Murray (TAC debut) and Jordan Chambers
Top - Ben Murphy, Charlie Crick and Kat Sutton (TAC debut)
Bottom - Jess Murphy, Bethany Murray (TAC debut) and Jordan Chambers
Other events round-up, 9th to 11th June
Despite the generally very warm conditions around the country, there have bee quite a few TAC distance runners competing well over the last few days.
Weald 50k multi terran challenge
Charles Adair won this race in 4.29.58.
Full results - https://results.opentracking.co.uk/event/Weald-50k-2023
Swansea Half Marathon
Lucy Reid won the women's race in 74.22
Full results here - www.swanseahalfmarathon.co.uk/results/
Tenterden 10k
Tom White was 6th in 37.43
Full results here - resultscui.active.com/events/tenterdenrun
Staplehurst 10k road race
5th female Laura Andrade 44.32
Full results here - results.netiming.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=20008&RId=355&EId=2
Friday
Charing 0k road race
10th Jacek Traczynski 37.49
Full results - results.sporthive.com/events/7071446685137212160/races/2
Weald 50k multi terran challenge
Charles Adair won this race in 4.29.58.
Full results - https://results.opentracking.co.uk/event/Weald-50k-2023
Swansea Half Marathon
Lucy Reid won the women's race in 74.22
Full results here - www.swanseahalfmarathon.co.uk/results/
Tenterden 10k
Tom White was 6th in 37.43
Full results here - resultscui.active.com/events/tenterdenrun
Staplehurst 10k road race
5th female Laura Andrade 44.32
Full results here - results.netiming.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=20008&RId=355&EId=2
Friday
Charing 0k road race
10th Jacek Traczynski 37.49
Full results - results.sporthive.com/events/7071446685137212160/races/2
British Milers Club Grand Prix at Loughborough, Saturday 10th June
Via subscription with Runnerspace or Vinco Sport
All details here - www.britishmilersclub.com/loughborough-grand-prix-10-june-2023-start-lists-and-details/9107/
Mens B 1500m Simon Coppard 3.49.15
Mens A 5000m Ally Kinloch 14.26.4
Womens A 5000m Phoebe Barker 16.10.25 (3rd on TAC all time list)
Live results - live.athletic.net/meets/26140/events/958675/results
All details here - www.britishmilersclub.com/loughborough-grand-prix-10-june-2023-start-lists-and-details/9107/
Mens B 1500m Simon Coppard 3.49.15
Mens A 5000m Ally Kinloch 14.26.4
Womens A 5000m Phoebe Barker 16.10.25 (3rd on TAC all time list)
Live results - live.athletic.net/meets/26140/events/958675/results
Above - Phoebe Barker moved to 3rd on the TAC all time list at 5000m
FAST5000 meeting Paris, Saturday 10th June
James West ran 13.55.74, which he will be disappointed with.
Results here - athle.matsport.com/events/1d9d71a4-fe8e-4ed5-a6f3-483e5d6b0e7a_ATSTAM050101/results
Results here - athle.matsport.com/events/1d9d71a4-fe8e-4ed5-a6f3-483e5d6b0e7a_ATSTAM050101/results
Kent Schools Championships, at Gillingham, Saturday 10th June
Track results live link -
justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=ksaa10.6.23&page=schedule
TAC summary on the Results 2023 page.
justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=ksaa10.6.23&page=schedule
TAC summary on the Results 2023 page.
Wednesday Night Action, 7th June
Birmingham University BMC Races
800m men B race - 2nd Simon Coppard 1.49.53 sb, 4th Charlie Crick 1.50.35
1500m men A race - 3rd Kieran Reilly 3.48.84 sb, 8th Miles Weatherseed 3.49.96
Full results - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2023/GBR/uobtfjune/event/
Wimbledon 3000m Night
Race 3 - Verity Hopkins 9.31.23 (pb by 1.9s, remains 4th on TAC all time list), Race 5 - Harry Paton 9.03.85
Full results here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2023/GBR/hw3k/event/T1/
800m men B race - 2nd Simon Coppard 1.49.53 sb, 4th Charlie Crick 1.50.35
1500m men A race - 3rd Kieran Reilly 3.48.84 sb, 8th Miles Weatherseed 3.49.96
Full results - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2023/GBR/uobtfjune/event/
Wimbledon 3000m Night
Race 3 - Verity Hopkins 9.31.23 (pb by 1.9s, remains 4th on TAC all time list), Race 5 - Harry Paton 9.03.85
Full results here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2023/GBR/hw3k/event/T1/
Tonbridge AC Evening Open Meeting, at Tonbridge, Tuesday 6th June
Videos loaded !
Full results are here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2023/GBR/tacdev2/event/
Plus a summary on the Results 2023 page. In total 33 of 40 TAC distance runners made their debut or ran a pb at 1500m or 5000m
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAGQ7p
Plus a summary on the Results 2023 page. In total 33 of 40 TAC distance runners made their debut or ran a pb at 1500m or 5000m
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAGQ7p
Above - all the TAC runners who improved their personal bests by more than 20 seconds at the open meeting
Top - Zac Owen, Annabelle Hales, Peter Fitzmaurice
Bottom - Ethan Rocks, Cameron Chambers, Matthew Dubery
Top - Zac Owen, Annabelle Hales, Peter Fitzmaurice
Bottom - Ethan Rocks, Cameron Chambers, Matthew Dubery
Vets AC 5km road championships, at Battersea Park, London, Tuesday 6th June
There were nine from TAC who raced over 5k at Battersea. A few made their official debuts at the 5k road distance (not counting park runs), whilst Mark Pitcairn-Knowles (18.16) and Claire Day (19.27) registered personal bests.
Full results are here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2023/GBR/vetr5k23/event/R1/1/1/
Full results are here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2023/GBR/vetr5k23/event/R1/1/1/
TAC masters at Battersea (photo courtesy of Richard Owen)
Latest Masters/Veterans Newsletter from Mark Pitcairn-Knowles
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This week's 'Big Hitters' (Biggest improvements against personal bests) , 28th May to 4th June
Some of the track improvements from the last few days (based on Power of 10 records) are here -
800 metres
Henry Cleary (u15) 2.12.7 (improved by 2.6s)
1500 metres
Verity Hopkins 4.30.31 (improved by 8.9s)
Joseph Hunt (u17) 4:05.31 (improved by 5.9s)
3000 metres steeplechase
Calum Laing 10.18.40 (improved by 16.1s)
800 metres
Henry Cleary (u15) 2.12.7 (improved by 2.6s)
1500 metres
Verity Hopkins 4.30.31 (improved by 8.9s)
Joseph Hunt (u17) 4:05.31 (improved by 5.9s)
3000 metres steeplechase
Calum Laing 10.18.40 (improved by 16.1s)
Other weekend results, 3rd and 4th June
Saturday
Iffley Festival of Miles, at Oxford
Miles Weatherseed ran 4.10.17 to finish 7th in the Roger Bannister Mile.
Full results - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2023/GBR/ifm/event/03/1/1/
Harvel 5 miles multi terrain race
Harriet Woolley was first woman home in 31.13.
Jack Hammal ran 31.40 in 27th and Scott Shurmer ran 43.25.
Full results - www.racetimeresult.co.uk/results/harvel-53
Sunday
Worthing 10k road race
Steve Strange finished 2nd in 31.38
Full results will be here - results.sporthive.com/events/7056566533678498560/races/485577
South of England Championships, at Walton
The championships included u15 and u17 3000m races and Charlie Warren finished 5th in the under 15 boys race in 10.05 (unofficial as results yet to be published).
Iffley Festival of Miles, at Oxford
Miles Weatherseed ran 4.10.17 to finish 7th in the Roger Bannister Mile.
Full results - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2023/GBR/ifm/event/03/1/1/
Harvel 5 miles multi terrain race
Harriet Woolley was first woman home in 31.13.
Jack Hammal ran 31.40 in 27th and Scott Shurmer ran 43.25.
Full results - www.racetimeresult.co.uk/results/harvel-53
Sunday
Worthing 10k road race
Steve Strange finished 2nd in 31.38
Full results will be here - results.sporthive.com/events/7056566533678498560/races/485577
South of England Championships, at Walton
The championships included u15 and u17 3000m races and Charlie Warren finished 5th in the under 15 boys race in 10.05 (unofficial as results yet to be published).
South of England Championships, at Walton, Saturday 3rd June
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James Kingston an Jordan Chambers finished 1st and 2nd in the men's 1500m final, whilst Calum Laing was 4th in the 3000m steeplechase.
Full results - meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/schedule?id=16830
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAGnr6
Full results - meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/schedule?id=16830
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAGnr6
Above - James Kingston and Jordan Chambers battled it out for the Southern 1500m title
UK Youth Development League (u13/15), at Poole, Saturday 3rd June
Provisional results are on the Results 2023 page. It looks like TAC finished 4th of the 6 teams.
Southern Counties Veterans League, at Tonbridge, Friday 2nd June
Results are on the Results 2023 page.
Videos of many of the races here - www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQt1MC3OSkv-3btZfRYULozFMVNJfiUpY
Videos of many of the races here - www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQt1MC3OSkv-3btZfRYULozFMVNJfiUpY