TAC Distance Runners
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Events coming up - please check you entry details carefully
Saturday 28th May - UK Youth Development League (u17/20), at Woodford - https://forms.gle/3G2xYF4h3dVd28qY8
Saturday 4th June - National Athletics League (u20/seniors), at Manchester https://forms.gle/qU365T9MxMWRUxzZ6
Sunday 5th June - Kent Young Athletes League (u13/15) at Tonbridge - https://forms.office.com/r/F2E9GAWrC8
Tuesday 7th June - TAC Evening Open Meeting - https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2022/GBR/tacdev2/
There are 1500m and 5000m races amongst the events.
Sunday 12th June - Southern Athletics League at Chelmsford (u17,20, seniors) - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SlSMIZRj2uMpS8EqItek8lweb10z1Mvu3UoDPa4Z1ow
Friday 17th June - Southern Counties Veterans League, at Erith https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SI-cThQ8OLkvVwabrZq3G0HEJKs1wpUi3NqtLw6sJ40
Saturday 4th June - National Athletics League (u20/seniors), at Manchester https://forms.gle/qU365T9MxMWRUxzZ6
Sunday 5th June - Kent Young Athletes League (u13/15) at Tonbridge - https://forms.office.com/r/F2E9GAWrC8
Tuesday 7th June - TAC Evening Open Meeting - https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2022/GBR/tacdev2/
There are 1500m and 5000m races amongst the events.
Sunday 12th June - Southern Athletics League at Chelmsford (u17,20, seniors) - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SlSMIZRj2uMpS8EqItek8lweb10z1Mvu3UoDPa4Z1ow
Friday 17th June - Southern Counties Veterans League, at Erith https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SI-cThQ8OLkvVwabrZq3G0HEJKs1wpUi3NqtLw6sJ40
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English National Cross Country Championships, Leeds, 25th February 2023, book here -
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This week's 'Big Hitters' (biggest improvements against personal bests) 16th to 22nd May
Some of the improvements from the last few days (based on Power of 10 records)
800 metres
Sena Wright (u15) 2.41.0 (improved by 16.5.s)
Samuel Smialowski (u15) 2.17.0 (improved by 3.9.s)
1200 metres
Isabel Gowing (u13) 4.08.7 (improved by 10.5s)
1500 metres
Amelia Beeston (u20) 5.16.6 (improved by 5.9s)
Lisa Knight (w45) 5.17.0 (improved by 5.9s)
1 mile
Kieran Reilly 4.01.37 (improved by 0.33s)
3000 metres
Helen Gaunt (w40) 10.34.3 (improved by 33.7.s)
2000 metres steeplechase
David Barclay (u17) 7.15.9 (improved by 47.2s)
TAC records
3000m w40 - Helen Gaunt 10.34.3
5000m m55 - Ben Reynolds 16.22.4
800 metres
Sena Wright (u15) 2.41.0 (improved by 16.5.s)
Samuel Smialowski (u15) 2.17.0 (improved by 3.9.s)
1200 metres
Isabel Gowing (u13) 4.08.7 (improved by 10.5s)
1500 metres
Amelia Beeston (u20) 5.16.6 (improved by 5.9s)
Lisa Knight (w45) 5.17.0 (improved by 5.9s)
1 mile
Kieran Reilly 4.01.37 (improved by 0.33s)
3000 metres
Helen Gaunt (w40) 10.34.3 (improved by 33.7.s)
2000 metres steeplechase
David Barclay (u17) 7.15.9 (improved by 47.2s)
TAC records
3000m w40 - Helen Gaunt 10.34.3
5000m m55 - Ben Reynolds 16.22.4
TAC All Time Lists - Women's 800 metres and 3000 metres
There have been a couple of moves on the TAC women's 800m and 3000m all times lists with Verity Hopkins going from 8th to 5th on the latter, plus Jess Murphy appearing at 12th on the former.
Southern Athletics League at Tonbridge, Sunday 22nd May
Videos loaded !
Tonbridge won the match and there were wins for -
800m Jess Murphy and Sean Molloy, 3000m Helen Gaunt, 5000m Dan Bradley, 2000m steeplechase Sophie Slack and Matthew Dubery.
Helen Gaunt set a TAC w35 and w40 age record at 3000m of 10.34.3 and Ben Reynolds set a TAC m55 5000m record of 16.22.4.
A summary of TAC Distance Runners results is on the Results 2022 page.
Photos here - flic.kr/s/aHBqjzR4q2 and Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
800m Jess Murphy and Sean Molloy, 3000m Helen Gaunt, 5000m Dan Bradley, 2000m steeplechase Sophie Slack and Matthew Dubery.
Helen Gaunt set a TAC w35 and w40 age record at 3000m of 10.34.3 and Ben Reynolds set a TAC m55 5000m record of 16.22.4.
A summary of TAC Distance Runners results is on the Results 2022 page.
Photos here - flic.kr/s/aHBqjzR4q2 and Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
Above - TAC A-string winners at the Southern League
Top - Jess Murphy, Sean Molloy,Nichola Evans
Bottom - Dan Bradley, Matthew Dubery, Sophie Slack
Top - Jess Murphy, Sean Molloy,Nichola Evans
Bottom - Dan Bradley, Matthew Dubery, Sophie Slack
Above - TAC personal bests and other marks
Top - Adam Singleterry & Ethan Rocks, Helen Gaunt, Lisa Knight & Amelia Beeston
Middle - Thomas Lockhart, Calum Laing, David Barclay
Bottom - Annabelle Hales, Ben Reynolds TAC m55 record) with Harry Paton, Jonny Dunlop
Top - Adam Singleterry & Ethan Rocks, Helen Gaunt, Lisa Knight & Amelia Beeston
Middle - Thomas Lockhart, Calum Laing, David Barclay
Bottom - Annabelle Hales, Ben Reynolds TAC m55 record) with Harry Paton, Jonny Dunlop
Loughborough International, Sunday 22nd May
Verity Hopkins was 10th in the 3000m with 9.35.02 (pb by ). Miles Weatherseed was 6th in the 1500m in 3.52.30.
Michael Ellis ran 9.54.48 to finish 5th in the 3000m steeplechase. Verity and Michael were part of the National League team.
Toby Emm ran the Guest 800m and trimmed his recent pb to 1.56.19.
Michael Ellis ran 9.54.48 to finish 5th in the 3000m steeplechase. Verity and Michael were part of the National League team.
Toby Emm ran the Guest 800m and trimmed his recent pb to 1.56.19.
Above - Miles Weatherseed, Verity Hopkins and Michael Ellis at the Loughborough International
Stow Lake Stampede 5k, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, Sunday 22nd May
Chris Olley won a 5k road race in San Francisco in 14.44. Full results here -
www.rtspt.com/events/misc/stowlake22/overall.html
www.rtspt.com/events/misc/stowlake22/overall.html
UK Youth Development League Lower Age Group (under 13/15) at Bracknell, Saturday 21st May
Provisional draft results are on the Results 2022 page.
TAC finished 3rd of the 6 clubs, in this Premier Division match.
Charlie Warren (u13) and Toby Bawtree (u15) both won A-string 800m.
There were some big personal bests, such as those from Sena Wright, Isabel Gowing and Oliver Head (see the summary on the Results 2022 page).
TAC finished 3rd of the 6 clubs, in this Premier Division match.
Charlie Warren (u13) and Toby Bawtree (u15) both won A-string 800m.
There were some big personal bests, such as those from Sena Wright, Isabel Gowing and Oliver Head (see the summary on the Results 2022 page).
British Mountain Running European Trials, Friday to Sunday, 20th and 22nd May
Max Nicholls finished 6th in the 'Uphill only' trial on Friday and 3rd in the 'Up and down' trial on Sunday.
Max will be hoping to gain a selection for the GB team, which competes in July.
Max will be hoping to gain a selection for the GB team, which competes in July.
The Monument Mile Classic, at Stirling, Friday 20th May
Kieran Reilly finished 2nd in 4.01.37, which trimmed his personal best by 0.33s. The race was won in 3.57.76 and Kieran picked up a prize of £250. The evening was a series of about 30 mile races, culminating in the fastest ones. Kieran remains 7th on TAC all time list.
Video here (4.22.30 in) - www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqttf3jsIoM
Video here (4.22.30 in) - www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqttf3jsIoM
National Cross Country Trip 2023 - Information and bookings now available
I know that we have only just started the Summer, but I am asking everyone to consider next year’s National Cross Country Championships, which are being held on Saturday 25th February 2023, at Harewood House, just north of Leeds.
The annual trip, championships and dinner have been a highlight of the club’s calendar for many years and I hope as many as possible can support it once again.
Costs have risen, but hopefully the amount of notice will enable people to plan ahead.
Full details are on the Race Information page and in the file below.
The annual trip, championships and dinner have been a highlight of the club’s calendar for many years and I hope as many as possible can support it once again.
Costs have risen, but hopefully the amount of notice will enable people to plan ahead.
Full details are on the Race Information page and in the file below.
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Latest Masters/Veterans Newsletter from Mark Pitcairn-Knowles, 19th May
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Jordan Chambers moves into TAC all time top 10 at 800 metres.
Jordan Chambers has moved into the TAC all time top 10 men at 800m, after his run at Watford last night.
Michael Ellis and Verity Hopkins selected for the National League team for the Loughborough International
Michael Ellis and Verity Hopkins have been selected to run in the Loughborough International Meeting on Sunday 22nd May, representing the National League team. Michael is in the steeplechase and Verity in the 3000m.
British Milers Club Gold Standard Races, at Watford, Wednesday 18th May
Videos loaded !
Ben Murphy and Jordan Chambers raced in the BMC 800m A-race, with Ben finishing 2nd in his first event over the distance this season in 1.50.21. Jordan finished 5th improving his pb by 1.5s with 1.50.69.
In the 1500m, Miles Weatherseed finished 2nd in 3.47.89 and Sean Molloy was 5th in 3.48.64, both being good early season performances.
Results will appear here - www.britishmilersclub.com
Photos - flic.kr/s/aHBqjzQAbi and Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
In the 1500m, Miles Weatherseed finished 2nd in 3.47.89 and Sean Molloy was 5th in 3.48.64, both being good early season performances.
Results will appear here - www.britishmilersclub.com
Photos - flic.kr/s/aHBqjzQAbi and Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
Above - Ben Murphy and Jordan Chambers in the 800m at Watford
Above - Sean Molloy and Miles Weatherseed in the 1500m at Watford
Above - Sean Molloy and Miles Weatherseed on the 1500m 'train' at Watford
Beckenham Road Relay, at Beckenham Park, Wednesday 18th May
The TAC men finished 3rd and women 2nd (to be confirmed), in this 3x2.6 miles relay.
Elle Baker ran the fastest women's lap.
Full results on the Results 2022 page with TAC highlighted and here - www.beckenhamrunning.co.uk/beckenham-team-relay/2022-team-relay-race-results.
Elle Baker ran the fastest women's lap.
Full results on the Results 2022 page with TAC highlighted and here - www.beckenhamrunning.co.uk/beckenham-team-relay/2022-team-relay-race-results.
Above - Most of the TAC teams at the Beckenham Road Relays
(photos courtesy of Mark Pitcairn-Knowles)
(photos courtesy of Mark Pitcairn-Knowles)
This week's 'Big Hitters' (biggest improvements against personal bests) 9th to 15th May
Some of the improvements from the last few days (based on Power of 10 records)
400 metres
Lily Stewart (u20) 61.59 (improved by 1.6s)
800 metres
William Bachelor (u15) 2.24.79 (improved by 3.8s)
1500 metres
Emily Geake (u17) 4.55.00 (improved by 15.8s)
Ewan Prendergast (u15) 4.59.81 (improved by 14.8s)
5000 metres
Jamie Goodge 14.29.41 (improved by 49.4.s)
10,000 metres
Verity Hopkins 35.24.53 (improved by 96.1s)
1500 metres steeplechase
David Barclay (u17) 4.57.91 (improved by 16.1s)
Charlie Ellison (u17) 4.50.99 (improved by 9.2s)
TAC record
10,000m M35 - Ben Cole 30.09.45
400 metres
Lily Stewart (u20) 61.59 (improved by 1.6s)
800 metres
William Bachelor (u15) 2.24.79 (improved by 3.8s)
1500 metres
Emily Geake (u17) 4.55.00 (improved by 15.8s)
Ewan Prendergast (u15) 4.59.81 (improved by 14.8s)
5000 metres
Jamie Goodge 14.29.41 (improved by 49.4.s)
10,000 metres
Verity Hopkins 35.24.53 (improved by 96.1s)
1500 metres steeplechase
David Barclay (u17) 4.57.91 (improved by 16.1s)
Charlie Ellison (u17) 4.50.99 (improved by 9.2s)
TAC record
10,000m M35 - Ben Cole 30.09.45
Kent Championships, at Gillingham, Saturday and Sunday, 14th/15th May
Videos loaded ! (all those filmed)
Saturday
Annabel Carter finished a close 2nd in the women's 800m final in 2.17.35
Harriet Woolley was 2nd in the Senior women's 5000m in 19.16.61
Connor Prendergast was 4th in u15 boys 1500m in 4.38.72
Matthew Dubery 4th men’s 5000m 15.56.05 (debut)
Photos - flic.kr/s/aHBqjzPSuV and Mark Hookway's Facebook
Sunday
Jordan Chambers was pipped on the line in the Senior Men's 800m in 1.55.19
Annabel Carter gained her second silver medal of the weekend, finishing 2nd in the senior women's 1500 metres in 4.41.54, just a fraction outside her pb.
Charlie Ellison and David Barclay finished 102 in the u17 men's steeplechase, both going under 5 minutes for the first time.
Emily Geake probably had the biggest breakthrough performance, finishing 2nd in the u17 women's 1500m in 4.55.00.
Photos - flic.kr/s/aHBqjzQ528 and Mark Hookway's Facebook
A TAC results summary is on the Results 2022 page. Nine medals were won by the distance runners.
Annabel Carter finished a close 2nd in the women's 800m final in 2.17.35
Harriet Woolley was 2nd in the Senior women's 5000m in 19.16.61
Connor Prendergast was 4th in u15 boys 1500m in 4.38.72
Matthew Dubery 4th men’s 5000m 15.56.05 (debut)
Photos - flic.kr/s/aHBqjzPSuV and Mark Hookway's Facebook
Sunday
Jordan Chambers was pipped on the line in the Senior Men's 800m in 1.55.19
Annabel Carter gained her second silver medal of the weekend, finishing 2nd in the senior women's 1500 metres in 4.41.54, just a fraction outside her pb.
Charlie Ellison and David Barclay finished 102 in the u17 men's steeplechase, both going under 5 minutes for the first time.
Emily Geake probably had the biggest breakthrough performance, finishing 2nd in the u17 women's 1500m in 4.55.00.
Photos - flic.kr/s/aHBqjzQ528 and Mark Hookway's Facebook
A TAC results summary is on the Results 2022 page. Nine medals were won by the distance runners.
Above at the Kent Championships
Top - Emily Geake, Matthew Dubery, Harriet Woolley
Middle - Annabel Carter, Ethan Rocks, Jordan Chambers
Bottom - Charlie Ellison, Charlie Ellison & David Barclay, Felipe Fujimori
Top - Emily Geake, Matthew Dubery, Harriet Woolley
Middle - Annabel Carter, Ethan Rocks, Jordan Chambers
Bottom - Charlie Ellison, Charlie Ellison & David Barclay, Felipe Fujimori
British Milers Club Grand Prix at Birmingham, Saturday 14th May
There were three TAC distance runners in action and all of them ran personal bests. Perhaps most deserving is Kieran Reilly who has had so many ups and downs over the years, plus multiple 3.45+ clockings for 1500 metres. He finished 4th in the A race in Birmingham in 3.42.82.
Then in the 5000m B race Jamie Goodge finished 4th in 14.29.41 (pb by 49.4s) and Alex Howard 12th in 14.42.59 (pb by 13.1s)
Then in the 5000m B race Jamie Goodge finished 4th in 14.29.41 (pb by 49.4s) and Alex Howard 12th in 14.42.59 (pb by 13.1s)
Highgate Night of 10,000 metres PBS, Saturday 14th May
Details and results are here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2022/GBR/not/
Verity Hopkins (race 3) - 6th 35.24.53 (pb by 96.1s)
Ben Cole (race 5) - 3rd 30.09.45 - TAC M35 record
Verity Hopkins (race 3) - 6th 35.24.53 (pb by 96.1s)
Ben Cole (race 5) - 3rd 30.09.45 - TAC M35 record
Loughborough Open Meeting, Wednesday 11th May
Toby Emm took 1.3s from his 800m pb with 1.56.33 in his first race of the season.
Southern Counties Veterans League, at Eltham, Monday 9th May
Results are on the Results 2022 page.
TAC won the men's and women's team competitions.
Ben Reynolds (over 55) won the M50 1500m in 4.41.4 and Penny Pilbeam won the W50 1500m in 5.44.2, which is her debut, based on Power of 10. Other debuts over 1500m came from Jay Smith (M40) in 4.40.5 and Charlotte Warren (W35) in 6.03.9.
Personal bests came from Nick Arnott (M50) in 4.43.7 (pb by 2.5s) and Sasha Humphries (W45) in 5.21.5 (pb by 4.8s).
TAC won the men's and women's team competitions.
Ben Reynolds (over 55) won the M50 1500m in 4.41.4 and Penny Pilbeam won the W50 1500m in 5.44.2, which is her debut, based on Power of 10. Other debuts over 1500m came from Jay Smith (M40) in 4.40.5 and Charlotte Warren (W35) in 6.03.9.
Personal bests came from Nick Arnott (M50) in 4.43.7 (pb by 2.5s) and Sasha Humphries (W45) in 5.21.5 (pb by 4.8s).
Above at the Veterans League (photos from Mark Pitcairn-Knowles)
Left Sasha Humphries on her way to a 1500m pb and Right Penny Pilbeam heading for a W50 1500m win
Left Sasha Humphries on her way to a 1500m pb and Right Penny Pilbeam heading for a W50 1500m win
This week's 'Big Hitters' (biggest improvements against personal bests) 5th to 8th May
Some of the improvements from the last few days (based on Power of 10 records)
800 metres
Carmen Wright (u15) 2.31.47 (improved by 15.5s)
Toby Bawtree (u15) 2.07.86 (improved by 1.0s)
1200 metres
Sena Wright (u13) 4.17.71 (improved by 16.1s)
1500 metres
Neve Raymond (u15) 5.10.90 (improved by 18.8s)
Josh Greeves (u15) 5.02.05 (improved by 1.9s)
3000 metres
Verity Hopkins 9.40.4 (improved by 34.3.s)
5000 metres
Phoebe Barker 16.34.69 (improved by 0.9s)
10km road
Imogen Amos 36.09 (improved by 2.20)
800 metres
Carmen Wright (u15) 2.31.47 (improved by 15.5s)
Toby Bawtree (u15) 2.07.86 (improved by 1.0s)
1200 metres
Sena Wright (u13) 4.17.71 (improved by 16.1s)
1500 metres
Neve Raymond (u15) 5.10.90 (improved by 18.8s)
Josh Greeves (u15) 5.02.05 (improved by 1.9s)
3000 metres
Verity Hopkins 9.40.4 (improved by 34.3.s)
5000 metres
Phoebe Barker 16.34.69 (improved by 0.9s)
10km road
Imogen Amos 36.09 (improved by 2.20)
UK Youth Development League Lower Age Group (u13/15) at Tonbridge, Sunday 8th May
Provisional results are on the Results 2022 page, with a summary.
Photos here - flic.kr/s/aHBqjzNUHe and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page. Only from the 1200/1500m as I had limited time available.
Photos here - flic.kr/s/aHBqjzNUHe and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page. Only from the 1200/1500m as I had limited time available.
Above - Millie Watts and Neve Raymond
Above - Sena Wright and Aoife Foley
National Athletics League Championship Division, at Kingston, Saturday 7th May
Videos loaded !
TAC finished 2nd amongst the 8 clubs. (see Scores section in link bellow).
Results are going up here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2022/GBR/nal-champ-1a/
See summary on the Results 2022 page.
The distance runners contributed well to the team score, not dropping a single point across the men's 800m, 1500m, 5000m and steeplechase, whilst there were also excellent women's A string wins from Alex Shipley (1500m) and Verity Hopkins (3000m). Verity moved to 8th on the TAC all time list with 9.40.4 and Alex is competing for TAC as a 'higher claim' athlete, whose first claim club Milton Keynes is not in the league (she is also Miles Weatherseed's girlfriend !).
800m - Jordan Chambers (1.52.9) and Sean Molloy (1.53.9) won convincingly, whilst Jess Murphy ran a pb of 2.21.2 and Annabelle Hales had her first track race of the season.
1500m - As mentioned above Alex Shipley ran a fine 4.34.7 to win the women's race and Grace Fleming improved her best time for the season. Miles Weatherseed and Jamie Goodge both looked good in a 1500m which was way quicker on the second half.
3000m/5000m - Verity Hopkins and Lily Slack scored maximum points in the women's race, as did Steve Strange and Marshall Smith (higher claim).
3000m steeplechase - Team Manager Michael Ellis won convincingly and Tom Richards preserved the maximum points score for the TAC men's distance squad as he swept by a rival in the home straight.
400m - Ben Murphy stepped down to 400m and was 2nd in the B string in 50.2
400m hurdles - Calum Laing surprised us all with a big win in the 400m hurdles B string in 62.9.
Results are going up here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2022/GBR/nal-champ-1a/
See summary on the Results 2022 page.
The distance runners contributed well to the team score, not dropping a single point across the men's 800m, 1500m, 5000m and steeplechase, whilst there were also excellent women's A string wins from Alex Shipley (1500m) and Verity Hopkins (3000m). Verity moved to 8th on the TAC all time list with 9.40.4 and Alex is competing for TAC as a 'higher claim' athlete, whose first claim club Milton Keynes is not in the league (she is also Miles Weatherseed's girlfriend !).
800m - Jordan Chambers (1.52.9) and Sean Molloy (1.53.9) won convincingly, whilst Jess Murphy ran a pb of 2.21.2 and Annabelle Hales had her first track race of the season.
1500m - As mentioned above Alex Shipley ran a fine 4.34.7 to win the women's race and Grace Fleming improved her best time for the season. Miles Weatherseed and Jamie Goodge both looked good in a 1500m which was way quicker on the second half.
3000m/5000m - Verity Hopkins and Lily Slack scored maximum points in the women's race, as did Steve Strange and Marshall Smith (higher claim).
3000m steeplechase - Team Manager Michael Ellis won convincingly and Tom Richards preserved the maximum points score for the TAC men's distance squad as he swept by a rival in the home straight.
400m - Ben Murphy stepped down to 400m and was 2nd in the B string in 50.2
400m hurdles - Calum Laing surprised us all with a big win in the 400m hurdles B string in 62.9.
Above - photos from the National League at Kingston
Row 1 - Jordan Chambers, Michael Ellis, Sean Molloy
Row 2 - Calum Laing, Jess Murphy, Annabelle Hales
Row 3 - Tom Richards, Verity Hopkins, Lily Slack
Row 4 - Ben Murphy, Jamie Goodge & Miles Weatherseed, Grace Fleming
Row 5 - Alex Shipley, Steve Strange & Marshall Smith, Sean Molloy & Ben Murphy
Row 1 - Jordan Chambers, Michael Ellis, Sean Molloy
Row 2 - Calum Laing, Jess Murphy, Annabelle Hales
Row 3 - Tom Richards, Verity Hopkins, Lily Slack
Row 4 - Ben Murphy, Jamie Goodge & Miles Weatherseed, Grace Fleming
Row 5 - Alex Shipley, Steve Strange & Marshall Smith, Sean Molloy & Ben Murphy
Other weekend news Friday to Sunday 6th to 8th May
Friday
Oregon Twilight Meeting, USA
James West finished 11th over 1500m in 3.45.86
Full results - live.athletictiming.net/meets/15972/events/554293/results
Saturday
UK Inter Counties Mountain Race, Snowdon, Wales
Max Nicholls finished 2nd, with Jamie Bryant also racing for the Kent team. More details awaited.
Tonbridge School, Judd and others school match
I have put the results with the TAC Distance Runners highlighted on the Results 2022 page.
Lewis and Clark Meeting, Portland, USA
George Duggan won section 5 of the 800 metres in 1.52.55
Full results are here - www.tfrrs.org/results/72268/4550013/Portland_Twilight/Men_800m_Run/#top
Sunday
British Airways 10km and Half Marathon at Gatwick
Helen Gaunt was 1st female in the half marathon in 80.58 and Imogen Amos 1st in the 10km in 36.09 (pb by 2.20)
Nathan Chapman finished 2nd in the 10km in 33.42
Full results here mytime.kronosports.uk/results.aspx?CId=20177&RId=216&EId=2
Oxford vs Cambridge Varsity Match, at Oxford
Women's 5000m - 1st Phoebe Barker 16.34.69 (pb by 0.9s, remains 5th on TAC all time list), 4th Lauren Major 17.36.11
Men's Mile - 3rd Miles Weatherseed
Full results are here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2022/GBR/varsity-athletics/
Darent Valley 10k road race
Adam Tibbals 39.09, Nichola Evans 40.21, Penny Pilbeam 45.14
Full results here - results.raceroster.com/en-US/results/v7twabtr75ay7skg
Oregon Twilight Meeting, USA
James West finished 11th over 1500m in 3.45.86
Full results - live.athletictiming.net/meets/15972/events/554293/results
Saturday
UK Inter Counties Mountain Race, Snowdon, Wales
Max Nicholls finished 2nd, with Jamie Bryant also racing for the Kent team. More details awaited.
Tonbridge School, Judd and others school match
I have put the results with the TAC Distance Runners highlighted on the Results 2022 page.
Lewis and Clark Meeting, Portland, USA
George Duggan won section 5 of the 800 metres in 1.52.55
Full results are here - www.tfrrs.org/results/72268/4550013/Portland_Twilight/Men_800m_Run/#top
Sunday
British Airways 10km and Half Marathon at Gatwick
Helen Gaunt was 1st female in the half marathon in 80.58 and Imogen Amos 1st in the 10km in 36.09 (pb by 2.20)
Nathan Chapman finished 2nd in the 10km in 33.42
Full results here mytime.kronosports.uk/results.aspx?CId=20177&RId=216&EId=2
Oxford vs Cambridge Varsity Match, at Oxford
Women's 5000m - 1st Phoebe Barker 16.34.69 (pb by 0.9s, remains 5th on TAC all time list), 4th Lauren Major 17.36.11
Men's Mile - 3rd Miles Weatherseed
Full results are here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2022/GBR/varsity-athletics/
Darent Valley 10k road race
Adam Tibbals 39.09, Nichola Evans 40.21, Penny Pilbeam 45.14
Full results here - results.raceroster.com/en-US/results/v7twabtr75ay7skg
Above - Jamie Bryant and Max Nicholls at the UK Inter Counties Mountain Race Championship
This week's 'Big Hitters' (biggest improvements against personal bests) 26th to 4th May
Some of the improvements from the last few days (based on Power of 10 records)
400 metres
Jordan Chambers 50.91 (improved by 1.3s)
800 metres
Isabel Gowing (u13) 2.41.42 (improved by 24.8s)
Daniel Jeddo (u17) 2.18.32 (improved by 22.3s)
Thomas Beghein (u17) 2.19.32 (improved by 21.2s
1500 metres
Thomas Griffiths (u15) 5.16.2 (improved by 20.2s)
Millie Watts (u15) 5.07.4 (improved by 12.8s)
3000 metres
Elliot Roberts (u17) 11.28.84 (improved by 20.0s)
Jake Brislane (u20) 9.10.31 (improved by 17.0s)
TAC records
3000m John Harley (M65 & M70) 12.54.17
A few highlight debuts
800m
Toby Bawtree (u15) 2.08.89
Aoife Foley (u13) 2.38.43
3000m
Angus Currie (u20) 9.35.48
Emily Geake (u17) 11.11.44
400 metres
Jordan Chambers 50.91 (improved by 1.3s)
800 metres
Isabel Gowing (u13) 2.41.42 (improved by 24.8s)
Daniel Jeddo (u17) 2.18.32 (improved by 22.3s)
Thomas Beghein (u17) 2.19.32 (improved by 21.2s
1500 metres
Thomas Griffiths (u15) 5.16.2 (improved by 20.2s)
Millie Watts (u15) 5.07.4 (improved by 12.8s)
3000 metres
Elliot Roberts (u17) 11.28.84 (improved by 20.0s)
Jake Brislane (u20) 9.10.31 (improved by 17.0s)
TAC records
3000m John Harley (M65 & M70) 12.54.17
A few highlight debuts
800m
Toby Bawtree (u15) 2.08.89
Aoife Foley (u13) 2.38.43
3000m
Angus Currie (u20) 9.35.48
Emily Geake (u17) 11.11.44
Watford Open Meeting, Wednesday 4th May
Videos loaded !
There were two from TAC in action.
Jamie Goodge ran 8.26.83 to m iss his 3000m pb by 0.03s, whilst Annabel Carter ran 10.10.37 in her debut at the distance.
Results here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2022/GBR/whatopen03/
Photos here - flic.kr/s/aHBqjzNqL7 and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
Jamie Goodge ran 8.26.83 to m iss his 3000m pb by 0.03s, whilst Annabel Carter ran 10.10.37 in her debut at the distance.
Results here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2022/GBR/whatopen03/
Photos here - flic.kr/s/aHBqjzNqL7 and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
Above - Annabel Carter (left) and Jamie Goodge (right) at Watford
Ardingly 5km road race, Wednesday 4th May
Verity Hopkins won the women's race in 16.35, just 1 second outside her pb.
Others -
Tom Woolley (M40) 17.05 (pb 11s), Helen Gaunt (W40)17.35 (pb 9s), Harriet Woolley 17.51 (pb 8s), Becky Morrish 18.06, Alice Wood 18.30, Nichola Evans 18.31 (pb 19s), Chris Potter (M50) 19.14, Grace Fleming 19.20 (Debut)
Results here - results.eventchiptiming.com/results.aspx?CId=16202&RId=12082
Others -
Tom Woolley (M40) 17.05 (pb 11s), Helen Gaunt (W40)17.35 (pb 9s), Harriet Woolley 17.51 (pb 8s), Becky Morrish 18.06, Alice Wood 18.30, Nichola Evans 18.31 (pb 19s), Chris Potter (M50) 19.14, Grace Fleming 19.20 (Debut)
Results here - results.eventchiptiming.com/results.aspx?CId=16202&RId=12082
Tonbridge Evening Open Meeting, Tuesday 3rd May
Videos loaded !
A summary of TAC results is on the Race Results 2022 page.
Race results are posted -
data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2022/GBR/tacdev1/
Photos here - flic.kr/s/aHBqjzNhno and at Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
Race results are posted -
data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2022/GBR/tacdev1/
Photos here - flic.kr/s/aHBqjzNhno and at Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
Above - TAC heat winners at the open meeting
Top - Ewan Prendergast, Daniel Jeddo, Lilly Slack
Bottom - Toby Bawtree, Angus Currie, Michael Ellis
Top - Ewan Prendergast, Daniel Jeddo, Lilly Slack
Bottom - Toby Bawtree, Angus Currie, Michael Ellis
BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport Championships, at Chelmsford
Saturday 30th April to Monday 2nd April
Videos loaded !
Sunday - Day 2
Kieran Reilly has qualified for the final of the 1500m, after going through Saturday's heat in 4.07.81 and Sunday's semi final in 3.49.81.
Monday - Day 3
Charlotte Alexander finished 4th in the 5000m in 16.20.10 to go 3rd on the TAC all time list. It was also a pb by 15.0s.
Kieran Reilly was 5th in the men's 1500 final in 3.47.81
Photos - flic.kr/s/aHBqjzN6a5 and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
Kieran Reilly has qualified for the final of the 1500m, after going through Saturday's heat in 4.07.81 and Sunday's semi final in 3.49.81.
Monday - Day 3
Charlotte Alexander finished 4th in the 5000m in 16.20.10 to go 3rd on the TAC all time list. It was also a pb by 15.0s.
Kieran Reilly was 5th in the men's 1500 final in 3.47.81
Photos - flic.kr/s/aHBqjzN6a5 and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
Above left - Charlotte Alexander (2nd from left) and right - Kieran Reilly (2nd from right)
Vitality London 10km Road Race, Monday 2nd May
There were a few from TAC racing the big 10k race.
16th Ben Cole 30.04, 46th Matthew Taylor 32.07 (debut), 100th Luke Reeves 33.48 (pb by 1.20)
Full results are here - results.vitalitylondon10000.co.uk/2022/?pid=leaderboard&pidp=leaderboard#
16th Ben Cole 30.04, 46th Matthew Taylor 32.07 (debut), 100th Luke Reeves 33.48 (pb by 1.20)
Full results are here - results.vitalitylondon10000.co.uk/2022/?pid=leaderboard&pidp=leaderboard#
Whitstable 10km road race, Monday 2nd May
Harry Paton was 2nd in 33.54 and Julian Rendall 6th in 35.20 (first veteran over 40)
Full results are here - resultscui.active.com/events/furleypagewhitstable10k
Full results are here - resultscui.active.com/events/furleypagewhitstable10k
Kent Young Athletes League, at Erith, Saturday 30th April
Results are on the Results 2022 page. TAC finished 2nd of the 8 clubs behind Blackheath.
Payton Jordan Invitational, at Stanford, California, Friday 29th April
Chris Olley finished 4th in heat 2 of the 1500m in 3.51.42
Results here - rt.trackscoreboard.com/meets/42922/events/10/Final
Results here - rt.trackscoreboard.com/meets/42922/events/10/Final
Battersea Under The Lights 5k Road Race, Friday 29th April
There were a few TAC at Battersea on Friday evening -
Steve Strange 14.29 (16s pb), Dan Bradley 15.04, Nathan Chapman 15.50
Imogen Amos 17.35 (11s pb), Annabel Carter 17.51 (38s pb), Lauren Major 17.55 (7s pb), Harriet Woolley 18.05, Becky Morrish 18.10. Full results -
results.racetimingsolutions.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=16269&RId=1406&EId=1&dt=0&adv=1
Steve Strange 14.29 (16s pb), Dan Bradley 15.04, Nathan Chapman 15.50
Imogen Amos 17.35 (11s pb), Annabel Carter 17.51 (38s pb), Lauren Major 17.55 (7s pb), Harriet Woolley 18.05, Becky Morrish 18.10. Full results -
results.racetimingsolutions.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=16269&RId=1406&EId=1&dt=0&adv=1
Masters Newsletter from Mark Pitcairn-Knowles, 26th April
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South Downs Trail Marathon, Sunday 24th April
Ever think you do a lot of running ? Here is another report from Anthony Stevens on his recent 3rd place in the South Downs Trail Marathon
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This week's 'Big Hitters' (biggest improvements against personal bests) 19th to 24th April
Some of the improvements from the last few days (based on Power of 10 records)
800 metres
Adam Jeddo (u20) 2.09.85 (improved by 42.7s from 2016 !
1500 metres
Amelia Beeston (u20) 5.22.55 (improved by 1.7s)
Isaac Arnott (u20) 4.17.25 (improved by 1.7s)
1500 metres steeplechase
Charlie Ellison (u17) 5.00.16 (improved by 8.8s)
David Barclay (u17) 5.14.02 (improved by 18.1s)
Sophie Slack (u17) 5.47.64 (improved by 0.7s)
800 metres
Adam Jeddo (u20) 2.09.85 (improved by 42.7s from 2016 !
1500 metres
Amelia Beeston (u20) 5.22.55 (improved by 1.7s)
Isaac Arnott (u20) 4.17.25 (improved by 1.7s)
1500 metres steeplechase
Charlie Ellison (u17) 5.00.16 (improved by 8.8s)
David Barclay (u17) 5.14.02 (improved by 18.1s)
Sophie Slack (u17) 5.47.64 (improved by 0.7s)
Other weekend news, Saturday/Sunday 22nd/23rd April
Saturday
Loughborough Open Meeting
Miles Weatherseed finished 3rd over 3000 metres in 8.27.91 after a fast last lap, where less than 0.5s separated the top 3.
Oregon relays
James West was part of a team from Oregon, which missed the fastest ever 4xqmile time by just three seconds when they recorded 15.52.05. Full results here - live.athletictiming.net/meets/15051/relays/86582/results
Sunday
International Schools Federation Cross Country Championships, Slovakia
Judd School, with an all TAC Team, finished 2nd behind a school from Turkey by just 1 point !
Winner 15.43, 2nd Josh Prendergast 15.59, 6th Ed Coutts 16.08, 10th Matthew Dubery 16.15, 22nd George Hopkins 16.54, 26th Jamie MacDonald 17.06, 31st Adam Singleterry 17.27.
Loughborough Open Meeting
Miles Weatherseed finished 3rd over 3000 metres in 8.27.91 after a fast last lap, where less than 0.5s separated the top 3.
Oregon relays
James West was part of a team from Oregon, which missed the fastest ever 4xqmile time by just three seconds when they recorded 15.52.05. Full results here - live.athletictiming.net/meets/15051/relays/86582/results
Sunday
International Schools Federation Cross Country Championships, Slovakia
Judd School, with an all TAC Team, finished 2nd behind a school from Turkey by just 1 point !
Winner 15.43, 2nd Josh Prendergast 15.59, 6th Ed Coutts 16.08, 10th Matthew Dubery 16.15, 22nd George Hopkins 16.54, 26th Jamie MacDonald 17.06, 31st Adam Singleterry 17.27.
Above - Josh Prendergast was 2nd individual and Judd School 2nd in Slovakia
UK Youth Development League (u17/20) at Tonbridge, Sunday 24th April
Videos loaded !
After a fair bit of results scrutiny TAC are currently showing as equal 1st in the 6-team match with Crawley. Both clubs are on 598.5 points !
Provisional results are on the Results 2022 page.
Provisional results are on the Results 2022 page.
Above
Top - Amelia Beeston, Jake Brislane
Bottom - Charlie Ellison, Sophie Slack
Top - Amelia Beeston, Jake Brislane
Bottom - Charlie Ellison, Sophie Slack
British Masters Athletics Federation Road Relay Championships, at Sutton Coodfield, Saturday 23rd April
Full results awaited but the TAC W45 Womens team finished 3rd, with Sasha Houghton, Maria Heslop and Tina Oldershaw.
The M35 six man team were 6th, the M45 18th and M55 28th.
Full results are on the Results 2022 page.
The M35 six man team were 6th, the M45 18th and M55 28th.
Full results are on the Results 2022 page.
Above - Sasha Humphries, Maria Heslop and Tina Oldershaw with bronze medals
Tonbridge parkrun, Saturday 23rd April - course record by James Kingston
James Kingston broke the seven year old Tonbridge Parkrun record held by Charlie Joslin-Allen by 2 seconds, with 15.15.
James will be out of action for a couple of weeks, so decided to have a crack at the record, although it was tougher than he had anticipated.
Photos here - flic.kr/s/aHBqjzLXqS and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
James will be out of action for a couple of weeks, so decided to have a crack at the record, although it was tougher than he had anticipated.
Photos here - flic.kr/s/aHBqjzLXqS and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
Above - James Kingston after his Tonbridge Parkrun record
Oregon Relays Meeting, Friday 22nd April
James West was disappointed with his run over 1500 metres where he finished 9th in 3.43.04
Full results are here - live.athletictiming.net/meets/15051/events/516023/results
Full results are here - live.athletictiming.net/meets/15051/events/516023/results
Watford Open Meeting, Wednesday 20th April
Pandora Banbury ran 2.21.82 for 800 metres.
Full results here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2022/GBR/whatopen02/event/T3/
Full results here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2022/GBR/whatopen02/event/T3/
This week's 'Big Hitters' (biggest improvements against personal bests) 11th to 18th April
I will try and complete this analysis every week or so, to highlight those who have improved the most.
600 metres
Harrison Fraser (u15) 1.34.48 (improved by 28.3s from 2017)
Zara Greeves (u13) 2.01.97 (improved by 22.5s from 2019)
1500 metres
Harry Wrigley (u13) 5.18.31 (improved by 32.7s from 2019)
Emily Geake (u17) 5.10.80 (improved by 29.2s from 2019)
Daniel Jeddo (u17) 4.38.74 (improved by 24.5s)
3000 metres
Ella Ayden (u20) 11.28.85 (improved by 28.4s)
Thomas Lockhart (u20) 9.47.85 (improved by 13.7s)
5000 metres
Daniel Longhurst (m40) 17.18.03 (improved by 16.9s)
Best Debuts
600 metres
Angus Currie (u20) 1.29.75
1500 metres
Henry Bretz (u20) 4.16.33
Yasmin Jameson (u15) 5.24.12
3000 metres
Calum Laing 16.57.55
5000 metres
Tom Rule (m40) 18.29.96
TAC Club records
1500 metres John Harley 6.16.64 - TAC over 70 record
10 miles road Helen Gaunt 59.07 - TAC w35/40 record
Marathon Ben Cole 2.28.22 TAC m35 record
600 metres
Harrison Fraser (u15) 1.34.48 (improved by 28.3s from 2017)
Zara Greeves (u13) 2.01.97 (improved by 22.5s from 2019)
1500 metres
Harry Wrigley (u13) 5.18.31 (improved by 32.7s from 2019)
Emily Geake (u17) 5.10.80 (improved by 29.2s from 2019)
Daniel Jeddo (u17) 4.38.74 (improved by 24.5s)
3000 metres
Ella Ayden (u20) 11.28.85 (improved by 28.4s)
Thomas Lockhart (u20) 9.47.85 (improved by 13.7s)
5000 metres
Daniel Longhurst (m40) 17.18.03 (improved by 16.9s)
Best Debuts
600 metres
Angus Currie (u20) 1.29.75
1500 metres
Henry Bretz (u20) 4.16.33
Yasmin Jameson (u15) 5.24.12
3000 metres
Calum Laing 16.57.55
5000 metres
Tom Rule (m40) 18.29.96
TAC Club records
1500 metres John Harley 6.16.64 - TAC over 70 record
10 miles road Helen Gaunt 59.07 - TAC w35/40 record
Marathon Ben Cole 2.28.22 TAC m35 record
Tonbridge AC Easter Open Meeting, Monday 18th April
Videos loaded !
Great weather, loads of officials and helpers, plus more than 400 athletes entered made this a very successful day.
Results - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2022/GBR/taceom/
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjzLcVv
A summary of TAC results is on the Results 2022 page.
Results - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2022/GBR/taceom/
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjzLcVv
A summary of TAC results is on the Results 2022 page.
Above - some of the action from Easter Monday
Boston Marathon, USA, Monday 18th April
A new TAC M35 Marathon record was set by Ben Cole at the Boston Marathon of 2.28.22, removing Julian Rendall's time from the books. Ben reached halfway in 1.14.44. Ben Hepden from TAC also ran 3.07.44 Results here -
results.baa.org/2022/?pid=leaderboard&pidp=leaderboard
results.baa.org/2022/?pid=leaderboard&pidp=leaderboard
Above - Ben Cole (right) with Mike Boucher from Aldershot and Coutenay Chessell from Swindon Harriers
Saturday and Sunday 16th/17th April news
Isle of Man Easter Festival Hill Race and 5km road race
Nathan Marsh finished 10th and moved up to 8th overall after two of the three races. Then he finished 12th in the final 5km race and moved up to 7th overall.
Results here - my.raceresult.com/159968/results#0_7C315D
Nathan Marsh finished 10th and moved up to 8th overall after two of the three races. Then he finished 12th in the final 5km race and moved up to 7th overall.
Results here - my.raceresult.com/159968/results#0_7C315D
Changes to TAC All Time Lists, Friday 15th April
George Duggan (now 6th in 1500m) and Verity Hopkins (now 7th in women's 5000m) improved their places on the TAC all time lists.
Easter weekend results, 14th to 17th April
Thursday 14th April
Bryan Clay, Invitational, Azuza, California
Chris OIley ran 13.58.90 for 5000 metres in the Invitational race section 2. Full results are here -
finishedresults.trackscoreboard.com/meets/10178/events/15/Final
Friday 15th April
Comeback 5000 Number 2, Millennium Arena, Battersea
Race 2 - 2nd Cameron Chambers 16.37.84 (pb by 1min 37.2s)
Race 8 - 12th Verity Hopkins 17.05.77 (pb by 12.3s)
Full results here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2022/GBR/comeback2/
Folkestone 10 miles road race
1st Marshall Smith (Ashford but 2nd claim & Higher claim TAC) 51.41, 3rd Dan Bradley 53.08
Women 1st Helen Gaunt 59.07 (TAC W35/40 record), 4th Nichola Evans 64.26 Penny Pilbeam 72.39
Full results here - www.folkestone10mile.co.uk/results/2022-results/
Isle of Man Easter Festival - Day 1
Nathan Marsh finished 10th in the 10km in 31.29, which is the first event of the festival. A hill race follows on Saturday and a 5km on Sunday.
Results here - my.raceresult.com/159968/live
Bryan Clay, Invitational, Azuza, California
George Duggan ran 3.41.86 in heat 4 of the men's invitational 1500m.
Full results here - finishedresults.trackscoreboard.com/meets/10178/events/39/Final
Bryan Clay, Invitational, Azuza, California
Chris OIley ran 13.58.90 for 5000 metres in the Invitational race section 2. Full results are here -
finishedresults.trackscoreboard.com/meets/10178/events/15/Final
Friday 15th April
Comeback 5000 Number 2, Millennium Arena, Battersea
Race 2 - 2nd Cameron Chambers 16.37.84 (pb by 1min 37.2s)
Race 8 - 12th Verity Hopkins 17.05.77 (pb by 12.3s)
Full results here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2022/GBR/comeback2/
Folkestone 10 miles road race
1st Marshall Smith (Ashford but 2nd claim & Higher claim TAC) 51.41, 3rd Dan Bradley 53.08
Women 1st Helen Gaunt 59.07 (TAC W35/40 record), 4th Nichola Evans 64.26 Penny Pilbeam 72.39
Full results here - www.folkestone10mile.co.uk/results/2022-results/
Isle of Man Easter Festival - Day 1
Nathan Marsh finished 10th in the 10km in 31.29, which is the first event of the festival. A hill race follows on Saturday and a 5km on Sunday.
Results here - my.raceresult.com/159968/live
Bryan Clay, Invitational, Azuza, California
George Duggan ran 3.41.86 in heat 4 of the men's invitational 1500m.
Full results here - finishedresults.trackscoreboard.com/meets/10178/events/39/Final
Above - George Duggan after a 3.41.86 for 1500 metres
Above - Helen Gaunt with a TAC veterans 10 miles record at Folkestone
Above - Cameron Chambers and Verity Hopkins ran pb 5000m at Battersea
Other results, Sunday 10th April
Brighton Marathon
Ellie Baxter ran 3.11.07 in her debut at the distance.
Brighton 10km road race
Nathan Chapman 33.58, Becky Morrish 37.45
Ellie Baxter ran 3.11.07 in her debut at the distance.
Brighton 10km road race
Nathan Chapman 33.58, Becky Morrish 37.45
National Men's 12 Stage Road Relay Championship, at Sutton Coldfield, Saturday 9th April
Video loaded !
After more than four hours of racing, Tonbridge took the lead in the final half mile, to win from Highgate and Bedford.
Full results are here and on the Results 2022 page - www.race-results.co.uk/results/2022/nat1222.pdf
Photos on Mark Hookway's Facebook page and at flic.kr/s/aHBqjzK62A
Somehow, the team came from more than 2.5 minutes behind to snatch victory in the last half mile. Every one of them gave their all and nobody had a ‘shocker’, with some having stunning runs.
Corey De’Ath led off, coming home 23rd in 26.56. It wasn’t’ great but was only 1.14 from the front. Nathan Marsh, who had come into the team, late on Friday, produced a superb performance, moving the team to 10th with 15.28, which turned out to be the 4th fastest short leg of the whole race !
Jamie Goodge moved the team to 7th with a solid 26.49 and Michael Ellis, who is running well moved up another two places with 15.43. Ben Cole, who has been improving each week, ran 26.29 to move into 3rd. Miles Weatherseed was probably the most disappointed, as his 15.52 lost ground to those in front. So, at halfway the team were 2.36 from the leaders, Highgate.
Steve Strange is so much stronger physically and mentally than he has been and although he slipped one place, he ran 26.49. Jamie Bryant moved us ahead of Bristol into 3rd with 15.42. Then came Kieran Reilly, who recorded 26.10, staying in 3rd, but cutting into the time gap ahead. Highgate’s lead was down to 1.25, which is where I thought it had to be to give us a chance. However, Cameron Payas, who ran 15.41 slipped 10 seconds further back on the 10th leg.
Then came James Kingston, who were hoping would go well and he did, with spades, recording 25.53, the 7th fastest long stage and ahead of some very good senior internationals. This would have earnt him an England under 20 selection, but unfortunately he is soon due to have an operation on his ear. The Highgate lead was now at 53 seconds and Tonbridge were in 2nd. At the Southern Relay, two weeks ago, Ben Murphy had run 59 seconds quicker than the last runner due out for Highgate.
Ben soon started closing and actually took the lead with about half a mile to go, to secure an epic win.
Full results are here and on the Results 2022 page - www.race-results.co.uk/results/2022/nat1222.pdf
Photos on Mark Hookway's Facebook page and at flic.kr/s/aHBqjzK62A
Somehow, the team came from more than 2.5 minutes behind to snatch victory in the last half mile. Every one of them gave their all and nobody had a ‘shocker’, with some having stunning runs.
Corey De’Ath led off, coming home 23rd in 26.56. It wasn’t’ great but was only 1.14 from the front. Nathan Marsh, who had come into the team, late on Friday, produced a superb performance, moving the team to 10th with 15.28, which turned out to be the 4th fastest short leg of the whole race !
Jamie Goodge moved the team to 7th with a solid 26.49 and Michael Ellis, who is running well moved up another two places with 15.43. Ben Cole, who has been improving each week, ran 26.29 to move into 3rd. Miles Weatherseed was probably the most disappointed, as his 15.52 lost ground to those in front. So, at halfway the team were 2.36 from the leaders, Highgate.
Steve Strange is so much stronger physically and mentally than he has been and although he slipped one place, he ran 26.49. Jamie Bryant moved us ahead of Bristol into 3rd with 15.42. Then came Kieran Reilly, who recorded 26.10, staying in 3rd, but cutting into the time gap ahead. Highgate’s lead was down to 1.25, which is where I thought it had to be to give us a chance. However, Cameron Payas, who ran 15.41 slipped 10 seconds further back on the 10th leg.
Then came James Kingston, who were hoping would go well and he did, with spades, recording 25.53, the 7th fastest long stage and ahead of some very good senior internationals. This would have earnt him an England under 20 selection, but unfortunately he is soon due to have an operation on his ear. The Highgate lead was now at 53 seconds and Tonbridge were in 2nd. At the Southern Relay, two weeks ago, Ben Murphy had run 59 seconds quicker than the last runner due out for Highgate.
Ben soon started closing and actually took the lead with about half a mile to go, to secure an epic win.
Above - 12 Stage National Champions
Top - Corey De'ath, Nathan Marsh, Jamie Goodge
Middle - Michael Ellis, Ben Cole, Miles Weatherseed
Bottom - Cameron Payas, James Kingston, Ben Murphy
Top - Corey De'ath, Nathan Marsh, Jamie Goodge
Middle - Michael Ellis, Ben Cole, Miles Weatherseed
Bottom - Cameron Payas, James Kingston, Ben Murphy
Tonbridge AC Easter Open Meeting, Bank Holiday Monday 18th April
This is the first home meeting, where volunteers are needed. Everyone should have had a communication from Graeme Charters, who coordinates volunteers for fixtures, so please try and sign up to help at some stage if you can. His email address is volunteers@tonbridgeac.org.uk and the communication went out on Saturday 12th March.
Entries have gone live and TAC members have had advanced notice. If you haven’t got your entry in yet and wish to do so, please act quickly as some events are filling up fast -
https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2022/GBR/taceom/
Currently, the distance events planned are 600m, 1500m and 3000m/5000m.
Entries have gone live and TAC members have had advanced notice. If you haven’t got your entry in yet and wish to do so, please act quickly as some events are filling up fast -
https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2022/GBR/taceom/
Currently, the distance events planned are 600m, 1500m and 3000m/5000m.
| tonbridge_athletic_club_meeting_18th_april_2022_timetable_v5.pdf |
Northern Traverse Ultramarathon (300km and 7000m elevation) - Anthony Stevens
Want to know more about the incredible ultramarathon scene ? Read Anthony Stevens account of this event below.
| anthony_stevens_report_06042022_-_web_site.docx |
More Sunday results, 3rd April
Madrid Half Marathon
Nathan Chapman 1.15.57
Ellen Pitcairn-Knowles 1.37.42
Full results here - sportmaniacs.com/en/races/xxi-movistar-madrid-medio-maraton/6249859b-67e8-4ccf-ab16-38c6ac1f0ad0/results#rankings
London Landmarks Half Marathon
Tom James 1.25.21 (debut)
Elise Rendall 1.40.05
Full results here - results.sporthive.com/events/6908066390266940672/races/481323
Nathan Chapman 1.15.57
Ellen Pitcairn-Knowles 1.37.42
Full results here - sportmaniacs.com/en/races/xxi-movistar-madrid-medio-maraton/6249859b-67e8-4ccf-ab16-38c6ac1f0ad0/results#rankings
London Landmarks Half Marathon
Tom James 1.25.21 (debut)
Elise Rendall 1.40.05
Full results here - results.sporthive.com/events/6908066390266940672/races/481323
Joe Watts becomes a father !
Joe Watts and his partner Nora have welcomed baby Liliana to the world. Congratulations !
Podium 5k road race, Barrowford, Lancashire, Saturday 2nd April
Nathan Marsh ran 14.51 at the Podium 5k. This improved his pb by 68s from 5 years ago.
Full results here - www.ukresults.net/2022/podapra.html
Full results here - www.ukresults.net/2022/podapra.html
Stanford Invitational, near San Francisco, USA, Friday 1st April
A couple of TAC Distance Runners were having their first outdoor races of the season in the States on Friday night.
George Duggan ran 13.57.22 in the section 2 race, at 5000 metres. It was George's debut at 5000m on the track, although he is still the course record holder at the Maidstone Parkrun !
George moves to number 5 on the TAC all time list, behind Mark Scrutton, Chris Olley, Allen Graffin and James West, with Mick Bannister being at number 6 (see History)
Chris Olley ran 3.48.81 in the section 1 race, at 1500 metres. This was Chris' first race since last year's British Championships in June, having been injured for the late Summer and early Autumn.
Full results are here - rt.trackscoreboard.com/meets/4122/events
Race videos should be at www.flotrack.org should you have a subscription.
George Duggan ran 13.57.22 in the section 2 race, at 5000 metres. It was George's debut at 5000m on the track, although he is still the course record holder at the Maidstone Parkrun !
George moves to number 5 on the TAC all time list, behind Mark Scrutton, Chris Olley, Allen Graffin and James West, with Mick Bannister being at number 6 (see History)
Chris Olley ran 3.48.81 in the section 1 race, at 1500 metres. This was Chris' first race since last year's British Championships in June, having been injured for the late Summer and early Autumn.
Full results are here - rt.trackscoreboard.com/meets/4122/events
Race videos should be at www.flotrack.org should you have a subscription.
South of England Road Relay Championships at Milton Keynes, Sunday 27th March
Video loaded !
The TAC men won a terrific battle with Highgate and Bedford after 4 hours of racing. This was the second time in the club's history that the men have clinched this title and now move on to the National Championships on 9th April.
Full results here - results.sporthive.com/events/6913780354896706048
TAC summary on the Results 2022 page.
After 4 hours and 10 minutes of racing TAC won by 52 seconds from Highgate.
Long Legs (8662m) - Alex Howard 25.39, Jamie Goodge 26.27, Ben Cole 26.44, Steve Strange 26.38, James Kingston 25.56, Corey De'Ath 27.10
Short Legs (4987m) - Ben Murphy 14.51 (2nd fastest of race), Michael Ellis 15.18, Jamie Bryant 15.24, Cameron Payas 15.01, Dan Bradley 15.42, Sean Molloy 15.03.
The team now goes to the National Championships on 9th April.
Photos - flic.kr/s/aHBqjzHtYP and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
Full results here - results.sporthive.com/events/6913780354896706048
TAC summary on the Results 2022 page.
After 4 hours and 10 minutes of racing TAC won by 52 seconds from Highgate.
Long Legs (8662m) - Alex Howard 25.39, Jamie Goodge 26.27, Ben Cole 26.44, Steve Strange 26.38, James Kingston 25.56, Corey De'Ath 27.10
Short Legs (4987m) - Ben Murphy 14.51 (2nd fastest of race), Michael Ellis 15.18, Jamie Bryant 15.24, Cameron Payas 15.01, Dan Bradley 15.42, Sean Molloy 15.03.
The team now goes to the National Championships on 9th April.
Photos - flic.kr/s/aHBqjzHtYP and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
Above - the winning TAC Team
Other Sunday results 27th March
Bromley British Veterans AC 5 miler at West Wickham
Full results are here - www.racetimeresult.co.uk/results/bvac-5-mile-cross-country
Mark Pitcairn-Knowles was 6th and Grazia Manzotti 46th overall.
Full results are here - www.racetimeresult.co.uk/results/bvac-5-mile-cross-country
Mark Pitcairn-Knowles was 6th and Grazia Manzotti 46th overall.
Above - Mark Pitcairn-Knowles and Grazia Manzotti at West Wickham
Scottish Athletics Road Relay Championships
Kieran Reilly ran 29.44 for a long leg in the Central AC B team, who he has joined as second claim.
Full results are here - salicence.sportserve.net/useruploads/eventinfo/11935-National%204%20and%206%20Stage%20Provisional%20Results.pdf
BFTTA Indoor Meeting at Lee Valley
Lily Slack (u17) ran 800m in 2.25.48
Kieran Reilly ran 29.44 for a long leg in the Central AC B team, who he has joined as second claim.
Full results are here - salicence.sportserve.net/useruploads/eventinfo/11935-National%204%20and%206%20Stage%20Provisional%20Results.pdf
BFTTA Indoor Meeting at Lee Valley
Lily Slack (u17) ran 800m in 2.25.48
South East Schools Years 7 and 8 Inter Counties Cross Country Championships
at Writtle University, Essex, Saturday 26th March
A few TAC were racing for Kent Schools.
Full results are on the Results 2022 page.
Full results are on the Results 2022 page.
Schools International Cross Country Championships, at Swansea, Saturday 26th March
Ollie Head finished 10th in the schools home international, representing the England Junior Boys' team. Full results here -
data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2022/GBR/siab22xc/event/
data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2022/GBR/siab22xc/event/
Above - Ollie Head representing England Schools in the Home Countries Internationa
Bottom photo - Ollie 2nd from rightl
Bottom photo - Ollie 2nd from rightl
Weekend Saturday and Sunday 26th/27th March
TAC athletes are in action at several fixtures over the weekend including -
Saturday
Schools International at Swansea - Ollie Head runs for England Schools
Details and results here - www.welshathletics.org/en/competition/current/view/siab-cross-country-international-pembrey
SE Schools Inter Counties for years 7 and 8 at Writtle University, Essex
Sunday
South of England Men's 12 stage road relay at Milton Keynes
BFTTA Indoor Track Meeting at Lee Valley. Details here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2022/GBR/befta/event/
Results - justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=bftta27.3.22&page=schedule
Saturday
Schools International at Swansea - Ollie Head runs for England Schools
Details and results here - www.welshathletics.org/en/competition/current/view/siab-cross-country-international-pembrey
SE Schools Inter Counties for years 7 and 8 at Writtle University, Essex
Sunday
South of England Men's 12 stage road relay at Milton Keynes
BFTTA Indoor Track Meeting at Lee Valley. Details here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2022/GBR/befta/event/
Results - justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=bftta27.3.22&page=schedule
Tonbridge AC win the overall female section at the 'National'
This is from the English Cross Country Association Facebook page -
A final update on the National.
Check out our website for some fabulous photos in our “Gallery” from Gary Mitchell, all the races are covered and not just the leaders!
There are some awards that have to be calculated once the results are finalised so here is a brief summary.
The overall winning club in the female section, and to be eligible for this you need to finish complete teams in all age groups, is Tonbridge AC who will win the WAAA trophy.
In the male Championships, the “Persil Trophy” is awarded to Cambridge & Coleridge AC, for the lowest aggregate in the U17, Junior and Senior age groups.
The “Minor Clubs Trophy” presented by Michelin was won by City of Norwich AC, this is awarded to the highest placed Senior Mens team that had not been in the top 30 in the previous five years.
Once again, thank you for your support, our next Championship is on November 5th at Mansfield for the National Relay Championships.
A final update on the National.
Check out our website for some fabulous photos in our “Gallery” from Gary Mitchell, all the races are covered and not just the leaders!
There are some awards that have to be calculated once the results are finalised so here is a brief summary.
The overall winning club in the female section, and to be eligible for this you need to finish complete teams in all age groups, is Tonbridge AC who will win the WAAA trophy.
In the male Championships, the “Persil Trophy” is awarded to Cambridge & Coleridge AC, for the lowest aggregate in the U17, Junior and Senior age groups.
The “Minor Clubs Trophy” presented by Michelin was won by City of Norwich AC, this is awarded to the highest placed Senior Mens team that had not been in the top 30 in the previous five years.
Once again, thank you for your support, our next Championship is on November 5th at Mansfield for the National Relay Championships.
Other weekend results, Saturday/Sunday, 19th/20th
Sunday
Hastings Half Marathon
Ellie Baxter finished as 3rd female in 83.15, which was a pb by 4.19, bettering her recent time at Tunbridge Wells.
Mark Coates ran 87.30 and sister Abianne 1.42.37
Results here - www.sportsystems.co.uk/ss/results/Hastings%20Half%20Marathon%202022/4669
Eastleigh 10km road race
Charlotte Alexander finished as 3rd female in 34.11, which is a new TAC under 20 women's record.
Saturday
Kent Indoor Championships, at Lee Valley
Pandora Banbury and Sophie Hawkins finished 1st and 2nd in 2.24.41 and 2.24.48
Cardinal Classic, Palo Alto, California
James West struggled with a bit of an injury and finished 3rd in the invitational 5000 metres in 14.04.24.
L and C Spring Break Open, Portland, USA
George Duggan finished 2nd over 1500 metres in 3.46.06
Full results here - www.tfrrs.org/results/71206/L&C_Spring_Break_Open/
Hastings Half Marathon
Ellie Baxter finished as 3rd female in 83.15, which was a pb by 4.19, bettering her recent time at Tunbridge Wells.
Mark Coates ran 87.30 and sister Abianne 1.42.37
Results here - www.sportsystems.co.uk/ss/results/Hastings%20Half%20Marathon%202022/4669
Eastleigh 10km road race
Charlotte Alexander finished as 3rd female in 34.11, which is a new TAC under 20 women's record.
Saturday
Kent Indoor Championships, at Lee Valley
Pandora Banbury and Sophie Hawkins finished 1st and 2nd in 2.24.41 and 2.24.48
Cardinal Classic, Palo Alto, California
James West struggled with a bit of an injury and finished 3rd in the invitational 5000 metres in 14.04.24.
L and C Spring Break Open, Portland, USA
George Duggan finished 2nd over 1500 metres in 3.46.06
Full results here - www.tfrrs.org/results/71206/L&C_Spring_Break_Open/
Above - Pandora Banbury and Sophie Hawkins, 1-2 in Kent Indoor 800m
English Schools Cross Country Championships, at The Paddock Wood Hop Farm, Saturday 19th March
Full results are here and on the Results 2022 page - results.sporthive.com/events/6890222652199007232
A video highlights stream is due to be shown here from Sunday at 9.30am - www.vincosport.com/event/english-schools-cross-country-championships/
There is also coverage by Idris Hamud at Mojo Sports here - www.youtube.com/c/MojaSports/videos
Photos (courtesy of Dave Cross and Mike Parks) here - https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzGDsx
Junior Boys - 7th Ollie Head (makes England Schools team), 80th Ben Catchpole, 86th James Petrie, 148th Luca Gorrill (Sussex)
Ollie will compete for England in the schools International at Swansea on 26th March.
Junior Girls - 113th Millie Watts
Inter Girls - 172nd Lily Slack
Inter Boys - 27th Josh Prendergast, 89th George Hopkins, 240th Harrison Fraser (Kent 2nd team 1 point behind Sussex)
Senior Girls - 96th Sophie Preston, 97th Ella Ayden (Sussex), 145th Annabelle Hales
Senior Boys - 13th Matthew Taylor, 40th Matthew Dubery, 58th Jamie MacDonald, 119th Isaac Arnott
A video highlights stream is due to be shown here from Sunday at 9.30am - www.vincosport.com/event/english-schools-cross-country-championships/
There is also coverage by Idris Hamud at Mojo Sports here - www.youtube.com/c/MojaSports/videos
Photos (courtesy of Dave Cross and Mike Parks) here - https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzGDsx
Junior Boys - 7th Ollie Head (makes England Schools team), 80th Ben Catchpole, 86th James Petrie, 148th Luca Gorrill (Sussex)
Ollie will compete for England in the schools International at Swansea on 26th March.
Junior Girls - 113th Millie Watts
Inter Girls - 172nd Lily Slack
Inter Boys - 27th Josh Prendergast, 89th George Hopkins, 240th Harrison Fraser (Kent 2nd team 1 point behind Sussex)
Senior Girls - 96th Sophie Preston, 97th Ella Ayden (Sussex), 145th Annabelle Hales
Senior Boys - 13th Matthew Taylor, 40th Matthew Dubery, 58th Jamie MacDonald, 119th Isaac Arnott
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Above - Ollie Head racing and with his England Schools vest
Above - Kent Senior Boys team with the English Schools Championship trophy
David Barclay receives Crickcastpod t-shirt for Winter appearances
On Tuesday evening Sam Crick (photo right) presented David Barclay (under 17) with a Crickcastpod 'Most valuable runner;' t-shirt, as one of the top race attendees this last Winter.
Many thanks to all of you who have either represented or supported the club this Winter. Sam Crick is working his way through the various training groups, presenting those who have competed for the club the most with t-shirts. Topping that list with their number of appearances are -
12 - Grazia Manzotti, Scott Shurmer
11 - David Barclay, Michael Ellis
10 - Isaac Arnott, Thomas Claridge, Jamie Goodge, Harrison Fraser, Sophie Preston
9 - 7 runners
8 - 12 runners
Many thanks to all of you who have either represented or supported the club this Winter. Sam Crick is working his way through the various training groups, presenting those who have competed for the club the most with t-shirts. Topping that list with their number of appearances are -
12 - Grazia Manzotti, Scott Shurmer
11 - David Barclay, Michael Ellis
10 - Isaac Arnott, Thomas Claridge, Jamie Goodge, Harrison Fraser, Sophie Preston
9 - 7 runners
8 - 12 runners
Paddock Wood Half Marathon, Sunday 13th March
Full results are here - www.sportsystems.co.uk/ss/results/Paddock%20Wood%20Half%20Marathon%202022/4664
Men overall 7th Dan Bradley 69.32, 9th Michael Ellis 69.46 (pb by 49s), 46th Luke Reeves 74.36 (pb by 1.56, 55th Matt Dennis 75.55
Cameron Chambers 77.12 (pb by 6.47), John Madden 83.05 (pb by 2.03)
Women 3rd Helen Gaunt 77.46 (pb by 4.53), 5th Sophie Preston 81.35 (pb by 8.25), Elizabeth Owen 94.06 (debut)
Plus plenty of others - Just select Tonbridge AC in the results link.
TAC over 35/40 record by Helen with 77.46, bettering Maria Heslop's time of 79.21.
Men overall 7th Dan Bradley 69.32, 9th Michael Ellis 69.46 (pb by 49s), 46th Luke Reeves 74.36 (pb by 1.56, 55th Matt Dennis 75.55
Cameron Chambers 77.12 (pb by 6.47), John Madden 83.05 (pb by 2.03)
Women 3rd Helen Gaunt 77.46 (pb by 4.53), 5th Sophie Preston 81.35 (pb by 8.25), Elizabeth Owen 94.06 (debut)
Plus plenty of others - Just select Tonbridge AC in the results link.
TAC over 35/40 record by Helen with 77.46, bettering Maria Heslop's time of 79.21.
Photos above from Paddock Wood, courtesy of Jordan Chambers
Left - Helen Gaunt and Sophie Preston Right - Luke Reeves, Dan Bradley and Michael Ellis
Left - Helen Gaunt and Sophie Preston Right - Luke Reeves, Dan Bradley and Michael Ellis
UK Inter Counties Cross Country Championships, at Loughborough, Saturday 12th March
There were quite a few TAC racing for Kent at these championships. Full results here - results.sporthive.com/events/6907000954898446080
A replay of the livestream is here -
www.britishathletics.org.uk/news-and-features/live-stream-xc-final/
Senior Men - 19th Kieran Reilly, 27th James Kingston, 36th Jamie Goodge, 68th Steve Strange (Essex), 87th Jamie Bryant
Senior Women -80th Imogen Amos, 104th Annabel Carter, 114th Lucy Thompson, 130th Harriet Woolley
Under 20 Men - 33rd Matthew Dubery, 96th Fenton Davoren (Sussex)
Under 20 Women - no TAC
Under 17 Men - 29th Jamie MacDonald, 66th Isaac Arnott, 67th Josh Prendergast, 151st Adam Jeddo
Under 17 Women 104th Ella Ayden, 145th Sophie Slack
Under 15 Boys - 24th Ollie Head
Under 15 Girls - no TAC
Under 13 Boys - 62nd James Petrie
Under 13 Girls - 70th Millie Watts
A replay of the livestream is here -
www.britishathletics.org.uk/news-and-features/live-stream-xc-final/
Senior Men - 19th Kieran Reilly, 27th James Kingston, 36th Jamie Goodge, 68th Steve Strange (Essex), 87th Jamie Bryant
Senior Women -80th Imogen Amos, 104th Annabel Carter, 114th Lucy Thompson, 130th Harriet Woolley
Under 20 Men - 33rd Matthew Dubery, 96th Fenton Davoren (Sussex)
Under 20 Women - no TAC
Under 17 Men - 29th Jamie MacDonald, 66th Isaac Arnott, 67th Josh Prendergast, 151st Adam Jeddo
Under 17 Women 104th Ella Ayden, 145th Sophie Slack
Under 15 Boys - 24th Ollie Head
Under 15 Girls - no TAC
Under 13 Boys - 62nd James Petrie
Under 13 Girls - 70th Millie Watts
Above - TAC u17 men Josh Prendergast, Isaac Arnott, Jamie MacDonald, Adam Jeddo
(photo courtesy of Elaine MacDonald)
(photo courtesy of Elaine MacDonald)
British Masters Cross Country Championships, at the Schools at Somerhill, Tonbridge, Saturday 12th March
Videos loaded !
Tonbridge AC, led by Mark Pitcairn-Knowles and a team of volunteers, hosted a successful championships.
Full results can be found here - resultscui.active.com/events/BMAFCrossCountryChampionships2022
Also here with club names etc - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2022/GBR/bmaf-xcc/event/
Photos. by Charlotte Warren here (TAC only) - zenfolio.page.link/UHqiG
or this for all of them - charlottekneephotography.zenfolio.com/p797465170
Videos were captured by Mark and Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles
Teams -
M35 1st, W35 2nd, W45 2nd.
Women 35 to 39 - 2nd Elle Baker, 7th Nichola Evans,
Women 45 to 49 - 4th Sasha Humphries, 12th Lisa Knight,
Women 50 to 54 - 3rd Tina Oldershaw, 5th Maria Heslop, 9th Penny Pilbeam, 13th Grazia Manzotti, 18th Geraldine Jee
Women 55 to 59 - 4th Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles,
Men 35 to 39 - 3rd Ben Cole, 4th Dan Bradley, 9th Neil McClements, 14th Joe Watts, 16th Jacek Traczynski, 21st Peter Sutton,
Men 40 to 44 - 7th Jay Smith, 10th Julian Rendall, 14th Tom Woolley, 20th Tom Rule
Men 45 to 49 - 18th Tony Bennett, 22nd Simon Fraser, 24th Adam Tibbals
Men 50 to 54 - 10th James Beeston, 15th Tobin Bird, 20th Michael Thomson
Men 55 to 59 - 2nd Ben Reynolds (TAC 2nd claim), 14th Mark Pitcairn-Knowles, 15th Phil Coleman, 33rd Mark Grange, 37th Steve Brooks
Full results can be found here - resultscui.active.com/events/BMAFCrossCountryChampionships2022
Also here with club names etc - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2022/GBR/bmaf-xcc/event/
Photos. by Charlotte Warren here (TAC only) - zenfolio.page.link/UHqiG
or this for all of them - charlottekneephotography.zenfolio.com/p797465170
Videos were captured by Mark and Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles
Teams -
M35 1st, W35 2nd, W45 2nd.
Women 35 to 39 - 2nd Elle Baker, 7th Nichola Evans,
Women 45 to 49 - 4th Sasha Humphries, 12th Lisa Knight,
Women 50 to 54 - 3rd Tina Oldershaw, 5th Maria Heslop, 9th Penny Pilbeam, 13th Grazia Manzotti, 18th Geraldine Jee
Women 55 to 59 - 4th Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles,
Men 35 to 39 - 3rd Ben Cole, 4th Dan Bradley, 9th Neil McClements, 14th Joe Watts, 16th Jacek Traczynski, 21st Peter Sutton,
Men 40 to 44 - 7th Jay Smith, 10th Julian Rendall, 14th Tom Woolley, 20th Tom Rule
Men 45 to 49 - 18th Tony Bennett, 22nd Simon Fraser, 24th Adam Tibbals
Men 50 to 54 - 10th James Beeston, 15th Tobin Bird, 20th Michael Thomson
Men 55 to 59 - 2nd Ben Reynolds (TAC 2nd claim), 14th Mark Pitcairn-Knowles, 15th Phil Coleman, 33rd Mark Grange, 37th Steve Brooks
Above - Elle Baker on her way to the silver medal at the British Masters Championships
(photo courtesy of Charlotte Warren)
(photo courtesy of Charlotte Warren)
Above -Ben Cole and Dan Bradley at the British Masters Championships
(photo courtesy of Charlotte Warren)
(photo courtesy of Charlotte Warren)
Sam Crick aka Crickcast Pod is recognising those who have turned out for TAC this Winter
Sam Crick utilising his Crickcast Pod medium is recognising those TAC runners who have turned out the most for the club this Winter. He has donated a Crickcast t-shirt to the most regular athletes and below are some from two of the training groups. He is due to complete with the other groups over the next week.
Cambridge Half Marathon, Sunday 6th March - Lucy Reid breaks club record
Am awaiting full official results but think Lucy Reid has broken the TAC women's club record for the half marathon with 71.15 (pb by 1.34).
Other TAC were Verity Hopkins 74.45 (not showing on results. pb by 2.49), Imogen Amos 79.27 (debut), Lucy Thompson 79.29 (pb by 4.35) and Nichola Evans 84.11 (pb by 6.59).
Full results are going up here - cambridgehalfmarathon.com/results/
Other TAC were Verity Hopkins 74.45 (not showing on results. pb by 2.49), Imogen Amos 79.27 (debut), Lucy Thompson 79.29 (pb by 4.35) and Nichola Evans 84.11 (pb by 6.59).
Full results are going up here - cambridgehalfmarathon.com/results/
Above - Lucy Thompson, Lucy Reid, Nichola Evans, Imogen Amos, Verity Hopkins at Cambridge
Photo from Richard Owen
Photo from Richard Owen
Tony Fullbrook reaches 250 park runs milestone, Saturday 5th March
I rarely report on parkruns as they are generally the non competitive side of the sport. However, Tony Fullbrook reached a milestone this weekend, which we are unsure has been achieved by any other TAC member - completing 250 parkruns.
Above - Tony Fullbrook 'celebrating' 250 parkruns
TAC National Lunch, Sunday 27th February
Many thanks to James Taylor for organising the post National lunch on Sunday and to Ben Reynolds for being the guest of honour. Awards went to -
Best National Debuts - Mille Watts (u13) and Ben Catchpole (u13)
Highest placed finishers - Charlotte Alexander (u20) and Matthew Taylor (u20)
Best 'above form' performances - Danila Costamagna (senior) and Ed Coutts (u17)
Most improved placings - Grazia Manzotti (senior) and Anthony Crush (senior)
Photos here - flic.kr/s/aHBqjzDXGo and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
Best National Debuts - Mille Watts (u13) and Ben Catchpole (u13)
Highest placed finishers - Charlotte Alexander (u20) and Matthew Taylor (u20)
Best 'above form' performances - Danila Costamagna (senior) and Ed Coutts (u17)
Most improved placings - Grazia Manzotti (senior) and Anthony Crush (senior)
Photos here - flic.kr/s/aHBqjzDXGo and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
Above - a good turnout at the National Lunch on Sunday, were Ben Reynolds was the guest of honour
Wokingham Half Marathon, Sunday 27th February
Tom Woolley ran 80.33 and Becky Morrish 82.06 (pb by 2s). Full results here -
results.sporthive.com/events/6903653916748021760/races/1
results.sporthive.com/events/6903653916748021760/races/1
British Indoor Championships, at Birmingham, Saturday/Sunday 26th/27th February
Full results - results.britishathletics.org.uk/20220226_Birmingham/timetable/index/
James West finished 3rd in the 3000m on Saturday, just 0.03s away from 2nd and Simon Coppard was 8th in the 1500m final.
Ben Murphy and Jordan Chambers went out in the heats of the 800m and Ally Kinloch was 15th in the 3000m.
James West finished 3rd in the 3000m on Saturday, just 0.03s away from 2nd and Simon Coppard was 8th in the 1500m final.
Ben Murphy and Jordan Chambers went out in the heats of the 800m and Ally Kinloch was 15th in the 3000m.
English National Cross Country Championships, Saturday 26th February
Videos loaded !
Full results - results.sporthive.com/events/6896802915657383168
Summary and full results are on the Results 2022 page.
Photos here - flic.kr/s/aHBqjzDXqt and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
National Lunch photos here - flic.kr/s/aHBqjzDXGo and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
Four TAC team medals today -
Under 15 Boys 2nd
Under 17 Men 3rd
Under 20 Women 2nd
Under 20 Men 3rd
Plus Senior Women 4th and Senior Men 5th
Summary and full results are on the Results 2022 page.
Photos here - flic.kr/s/aHBqjzDXqt and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
National Lunch photos here - flic.kr/s/aHBqjzDXGo and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
Four TAC team medals today -
Under 15 Boys 2nd
Under 17 Men 3rd
Under 20 Women 2nd
Under 20 Men 3rd
Plus Senior Women 4th and Senior Men 5th
Above - Andy Wood's analysis showing TAC were the only club the complete teams in all 10 National Championships
Above - a few of the team and presentation photos
Top - Under 17 men and Under 15 boys at presentations
2nd row - Under 15 boys and Under 13 girls
3rd row - Sophie Preston, the only TAC at the under 20 women presentation and under 20 men
4th row - 3 of the men receive the 9 to score trophy, plus some of the men's squad
Bottom row - Under 13 boys
Top - Under 17 men and Under 15 boys at presentations
2nd row - Under 15 boys and Under 13 girls
3rd row - Sophie Preston, the only TAC at the under 20 women presentation and under 20 men
4th row - 3 of the men receive the 9 to score trophy, plus some of the men's squad
Bottom row - Under 13 boys