TAC Distance Runners
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Looking ahead...........
Training in Lockdown
See the Training Planned page for some schedules and advice. This includes a generic schedule for those seeking some structure and guidance.
Goodbye Oscar
To those who knew him I am truly sorry that we had to say goodbye to Oscar yesterday. He had the best possible life and enjoyed nothing more than being surrounded by people at cross country events.
Many thanks to everyone who has messaged.
Mark and Dawn
Many thanks to everyone who has messaged.
Mark and Dawn
Track Coach Clubhouse - podcast and video cast. Episode 4, 30th June
Andy Poppleton (sprints/hurdles), Lewis Church (Decathlete and multi events coach), plus Mark Hookway (Distance running Coach and Team Manager), discuss – Coaching styles
youtu.be/66spgqOCELU
youtu.be/66spgqOCELU
Update - Friday 12th June
Current TAC position
The current situation at TAC is-
The track is available in a very restricted manner, with one coach being allowed to book use with five athletes, whilst maintaining social distancing.
A timetable of sessions is available to coaches, in order to book these centrally.
We are trying to protect track use at busy times (Tuesday/Thursday evenings and Sunday mornings) for more senior sprinters, hurdlers and field eventers.
There are no toilets available and we are told that there will not be until the centre is allowed to open.
The fields at Tonbridge School are not now available to TAC runners.
The current guidelines allow six people to meet, from different households, whilst remaining two metres apart.
Virtual Events - results
Training Club 3k World Champs
Chris Olley ran a solo 8.14 on a track in California for 3000m and Chloe Bird ran 10.49 for a gps recorded 3k, as part of this challenge last week.
Medway and Maidstone Virtual Open 1 mile, Monday 1st June to 3pm Sunday 7th June
Tom Woolley ran 4.59 and Liz Weeks 5.35
Virtual races/challenges - events
British Milers Club Virtual 3km Challenge, 18th to 21st June
One of the Virtual events going on this month is a 3km challenge/time trial.
The details can be found here - https://data.opentrack.run/x/2020/GBR/bmc3k/
British Masters Virtual 5k road relays, 14th to 20th June
Russell McIntyre, from TAC, is heading the organisation for this event.
The details are here - https://data.opentrack.run/x/2020/GBR/bmaf-virtual-rr/
If you are over 35, simply register as an individual and the system and organisers will handle the rest eg team make-ups.
As I write almost 2000 have now entered, with loads of TAC veterans included.
Go The Distance (Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust) Event - full details available 12th June and entries close Friday 31st July
5k, 10k, half or full marathon (walk, run or cycle)
Emily Hale, who used to run for TAC and is now with Medway and Maidstone, contacted me about an event that she is helping to organise.
Emily has volunteered her help at Maidstone hospital and is helping promote this event.
This is a charity event to raise funds for the NHS staff welfare system, providing physical and mental support.
If anyone is interested in taking part or donating please register interest here - mtw-tr.gtd@nhs.net
The event doesn’t go fully live until 12th June.
Soar Weekly Challenge
This would be more suitable for seniors due to the amount of running involved, but Soar have a challenge with a nice prize available.
Details are here - https://www.soarrunning.com/blogs/news/soar-x-the-run-yard-weekly-challenge
Some of the other virtual events can be found here - https://data.opentrack.run/x/?type=VIRTUA
The current situation at TAC is-
The track is available in a very restricted manner, with one coach being allowed to book use with five athletes, whilst maintaining social distancing.
A timetable of sessions is available to coaches, in order to book these centrally.
We are trying to protect track use at busy times (Tuesday/Thursday evenings and Sunday mornings) for more senior sprinters, hurdlers and field eventers.
There are no toilets available and we are told that there will not be until the centre is allowed to open.
The fields at Tonbridge School are not now available to TAC runners.
The current guidelines allow six people to meet, from different households, whilst remaining two metres apart.
Virtual Events - results
Training Club 3k World Champs
Chris Olley ran a solo 8.14 on a track in California for 3000m and Chloe Bird ran 10.49 for a gps recorded 3k, as part of this challenge last week.
Medway and Maidstone Virtual Open 1 mile, Monday 1st June to 3pm Sunday 7th June
Tom Woolley ran 4.59 and Liz Weeks 5.35
Virtual races/challenges - events
British Milers Club Virtual 3km Challenge, 18th to 21st June
One of the Virtual events going on this month is a 3km challenge/time trial.
The details can be found here - https://data.opentrack.run/x/2020/GBR/bmc3k/
British Masters Virtual 5k road relays, 14th to 20th June
Russell McIntyre, from TAC, is heading the organisation for this event.
The details are here - https://data.opentrack.run/x/2020/GBR/bmaf-virtual-rr/
If you are over 35, simply register as an individual and the system and organisers will handle the rest eg team make-ups.
As I write almost 2000 have now entered, with loads of TAC veterans included.
Go The Distance (Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust) Event - full details available 12th June and entries close Friday 31st July
5k, 10k, half or full marathon (walk, run or cycle)
Emily Hale, who used to run for TAC and is now with Medway and Maidstone, contacted me about an event that she is helping to organise.
Emily has volunteered her help at Maidstone hospital and is helping promote this event.
This is a charity event to raise funds for the NHS staff welfare system, providing physical and mental support.
If anyone is interested in taking part or donating please register interest here - mtw-tr.gtd@nhs.net
The event doesn’t go fully live until 12th June.
Soar Weekly Challenge
This would be more suitable for seniors due to the amount of running involved, but Soar have a challenge with a nice prize available.
Details are here - https://www.soarrunning.com/blogs/news/soar-x-the-run-yard-weekly-challenge
Some of the other virtual events can be found here - https://data.opentrack.run/x/?type=VIRTUA
Track Coach Clubhouse - podcast and video cast
Andy Poppleton (sprints/hurdles), Lewis Church (Decathlete and multi events coach), plus Mark Hookway (Distance running Coach and Team Manager), discuss –
Episode 1, 13th May - Thoughts and experiences about the challenges during lockdown
Episode 2, 21st May - Planning Training, Phases through the year and Recovery aspects
Episode 3, 10th June - Training Group dynamics and culture
The discussion features three Tonbridge AC coaches.
A video of the discussion can be found here on YouTube –
www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQt1MC3OSkv_UehQzjEKAWE-itfq0sGVt
You can also listen to the discussion as a podcast –
Apple Podcast link – https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/track-coach-clubhouse/id1513191764
Spotify – open.spotify.com/search/track%20coach%20clubhouse
Track Coach Clubhouse can also be connected with via Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
Episode 1, 13th May - Thoughts and experiences about the challenges during lockdown
Episode 2, 21st May - Planning Training, Phases through the year and Recovery aspects
Episode 3, 10th June - Training Group dynamics and culture
The discussion features three Tonbridge AC coaches.
A video of the discussion can be found here on YouTube –
www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQt1MC3OSkv_UehQzjEKAWE-itfq0sGVt
You can also listen to the discussion as a podcast –
Apple Podcast link – https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/track-coach-clubhouse/id1513191764
Spotify – open.spotify.com/search/track%20coach%20clubhouse
Track Coach Clubhouse can also be connected with via Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
Video Cast discussion with Lucy Reid, Nicole Taylor and Julie Goodge, Saturday 18th April
Successfully transitioning through the age groups to become a senior athlete
I have wanted to have this type of discussion for some time, to try and utilise the experience of some others to explain the difficulties of transitioning from junior to senior athlete. Hopefully, Lucy, Nicole and Julie have provided not only an insight into what they had to deal with, but also have some thoughts that may help others.
Virtual National Road Relay, Saturday 4th April until Wednesday 8th April
More than 3700 runners took part, recording a 5k time with their GPS watch and logging it onto the Open Track system, alongside their Strava links or similar evidence.
The final results were -
Men 12 to score - TAC 3rd (2nd B team)
Women 6 to score - TAC 6th
Women 12 to score - TAC 3rd (3rd B team)
Lucy Reid ran the quickest women's 5k
All the final results can be found here - data.opentrack.run/x/2020/GBR/vnrrc/
The final results were -
Men 12 to score - TAC 3rd (2nd B team)
Women 6 to score - TAC 6th
Women 12 to score - TAC 3rd (3rd B team)
Lucy Reid ran the quickest women's 5k
All the final results can be found here - data.opentrack.run/x/2020/GBR/vnrrc/
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Above - Virtual National Road Relays photos
Henry Pearce, Lucy Reid, Michael Ellis, Stuart Brown
Will Beeston, Tony Bennett, Nicola Summerfield, Verity Hopkins
Charlie Crick, Alex Crockford, Russell McIntyre, Claire Day
Steve Strange, Sean Molloy, Corey De'Ath. Tony fullbrook
Sam Crkc, Nathan Chapman, Chris Olley
Henry Pearce, Lucy Reid, Michael Ellis, Stuart Brown
Will Beeston, Tony Bennett, Nicola Summerfield, Verity Hopkins
Charlie Crick, Alex Crockford, Russell McIntyre, Claire Day
Steve Strange, Sean Molloy, Corey De'Ath. Tony fullbrook
Sam Crkc, Nathan Chapman, Chris Olley
Virtual Road Relay, with 5km legs around 4th April - update
We have made significant progress with the National 'virtual' road relay to be held around 4th April. The rules are shown below.
Under 17s and younger can enter but will only show an individual time and not contribute to the 'relay' teams ie non scoring.
Note that the window for posting a time is Saturday 4th April until Wednesday 8th April.
Entry deadline is Friday 3rd April, before midnight. So far 33 TAC runners have registered.
Entries and details here - results.opentrack.run/x/2020/GBR/vnrrc/
Potential courses document here -
Under 17s and younger can enter but will only show an individual time and not contribute to the 'relay' teams ie non scoring.
Note that the window for posting a time is Saturday 4th April until Wednesday 8th April.
Entry deadline is Friday 3rd April, before midnight. So far 33 TAC runners have registered.
Entries and details here - results.opentrack.run/x/2020/GBR/vnrrc/
Potential courses document here -
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TAC Distance Runners Interviews
I have completed a couple of 'Zoom' online chats with some of the TAC runners in the past couple of weeks and here they are -
Coronavirus situation - Tuesday update, 17th March - TRAINING SUSPENDED
Training at TAC is now suspended and an email will be issued today to all members.
A directive from England Athletics is now out - www.englandathletics.org/athletics-and-running/news/coronavirus-statement/
A directive from England Athletics is now out - www.englandathletics.org/athletics-and-running/news/coronavirus-statement/
Other weekend news, Saturday and Sunday 14th/15th March
Saturday
Kent Indoor Championships, at Lee Valley
Charlie Crick won the Kent indoor under 20 men's 800m in 2.00.36
Due to their being just a few entries he also won overall, as three counties were combined for the race.
Results are on the Results 2020 page.
British Masters Cross country Championships - from Maurice Marchant
I ran the BMAF cross-country champs in Corwen on 14/03/20. I did put a brief report on our Masters Fb page, i.e. that most others in my race for 65+ were significantly faster than me. I came 83rd male having battled for a while with the top 2 80+men.
Maurice was in the over 70 age group.
Parkruns
TAC winners were -
Maidstone - Luke Reeves 17.42
Bedgebury - Huxley Crush 18.48
Full TAC results are here - www.parkrun.com/results/consolidatedclub/?clubNum=2404
Sunday
Dartford Half Marathon
1st Harriet Woolley 1.28.19, 3rd Nichola Evans 1.32.58
Full results are here - results.sporthive.com/events/6644148638358924544
Hyde Park Spring 10k
Matt Dennis finished 5th overall and 4th male in a pb of 35.22 (unofficial ). Full results are here-
racetecresults.com/results.aspx?CId=16586&RId=490
Bath Half Marathon
TAC in action -
Ben Cole 10th in 66.54, Adam Durbaba 85.40, Mark Coates 87.06, Abianne Coates 1.41.39, Melissa Berry 1.45.20
Full results are here - www.sportsystems.co.uk/ss/results/Bath%20Half%20Marathon%202020/4346
Essex Road Relays
Steve Strange ran these road relays for Basildon, his second claim club, in their B team. He ran 15.59 for the 3.2 mile course and was just eight seconds away from the fastest lap time.
Kent Indoor Championships, at Lee Valley
Charlie Crick won the Kent indoor under 20 men's 800m in 2.00.36
Due to their being just a few entries he also won overall, as three counties were combined for the race.
Results are on the Results 2020 page.
British Masters Cross country Championships - from Maurice Marchant
I ran the BMAF cross-country champs in Corwen on 14/03/20. I did put a brief report on our Masters Fb page, i.e. that most others in my race for 65+ were significantly faster than me. I came 83rd male having battled for a while with the top 2 80+men.
Maurice was in the over 70 age group.
Parkruns
TAC winners were -
Maidstone - Luke Reeves 17.42
Bedgebury - Huxley Crush 18.48
Full TAC results are here - www.parkrun.com/results/consolidatedclub/?clubNum=2404
Sunday
Dartford Half Marathon
1st Harriet Woolley 1.28.19, 3rd Nichola Evans 1.32.58
Full results are here - results.sporthive.com/events/6644148638358924544
Hyde Park Spring 10k
Matt Dennis finished 5th overall and 4th male in a pb of 35.22 (unofficial ). Full results are here-
racetecresults.com/results.aspx?CId=16586&RId=490
Bath Half Marathon
TAC in action -
Ben Cole 10th in 66.54, Adam Durbaba 85.40, Mark Coates 87.06, Abianne Coates 1.41.39, Melissa Berry 1.45.20
Full results are here - www.sportsystems.co.uk/ss/results/Bath%20Half%20Marathon%202020/4346
Essex Road Relays
Steve Strange ran these road relays for Basildon, his second claim club, in their B team. He ran 15.59 for the 3.2 mile course and was just eight seconds away from the fastest lap time.
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Above left - Abianne and Mark Coates at Bath Half Marathon
Above right - Nichola Evans and Harriet Woolley were third and first at Dartford
Above right - Nichola Evans and Harriet Woolley were third and first at Dartford
English Schools Cross Country Championships, at Sefton Park, Liverpool, Saturday 14th March
Videos loaded !
Full results are on the Results 2020 page.
Josh Prendergast (junior) and Matthew Taylor (inter were the highest placed TAC runners in 15th.
The Kent junior and inter boys teams both won.
More photos at Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
Josh Prendergast (junior) and Matthew Taylor (inter were the highest placed TAC runners in 15th.
The Kent junior and inter boys teams both won.
More photos at Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
Above - some of the TAC runners in action at the English Schools Championships
Sunday news 8th March
Surrey Half Marathon, Woking
I am not quite sure how he manages it but Ben Cole won the Surrey half marathon less than 24 hours after finishing 21st in the UK Inter Counties Cross Country Championships. Ben ran 70.17, whilst Becky Morrish finished third in the women's race with 84.37. Full results are here - racetecresults.com/results.aspx?CId=16269&RId=1187&EId=1&dt=0
Lydd Half Marathon
Dan Bradley finished 3rd in 76.33 and results are shown here - results.sporthive.com/events/6641672374973199360/races/1
Lydd 20 mile road race
A number of TAC distance runners are in action.
Julian Rendall 2.06.13, Adam Tibbals 2.13.34, Helen Gaunt 2.13.49, Ben Hepden 2.14.56, Joe Watts 2.27.49, Jason Barton 2.27.52, Sarah Cronin 2.28.47
Results will be posted here - www.nice-work.org.uk/races/Lydd-20/2020
Cambridge Half Marathon
Lucy Thompson made her debut in 91.26 and results are posted here - resultsbase.net/event/5238/results
I am not quite sure how he manages it but Ben Cole won the Surrey half marathon less than 24 hours after finishing 21st in the UK Inter Counties Cross Country Championships. Ben ran 70.17, whilst Becky Morrish finished third in the women's race with 84.37. Full results are here - racetecresults.com/results.aspx?CId=16269&RId=1187&EId=1&dt=0
Lydd Half Marathon
Dan Bradley finished 3rd in 76.33 and results are shown here - results.sporthive.com/events/6641672374973199360/races/1
Lydd 20 mile road race
A number of TAC distance runners are in action.
Julian Rendall 2.06.13, Adam Tibbals 2.13.34, Helen Gaunt 2.13.49, Ben Hepden 2.14.56, Joe Watts 2.27.49, Jason Barton 2.27.52, Sarah Cronin 2.28.47
Results will be posted here - www.nice-work.org.uk/races/Lydd-20/2020
Cambridge Half Marathon
Lucy Thompson made her debut in 91.26 and results are posted here - resultsbase.net/event/5238/results
Other Saturday news, 7th March
Parkrun
Lucy Reid ran 16.49 at Dulwich, which is her fastest ever parkrun time. She was first female home.
Other TAC 'winners' at the weekend included -
Bexley - Steve Strange 16.52
Tunbridge Wells - Ben Murphy 19.16, India Nicholson 23.50
Geographe Bay (Australia) - Alex Crockford 20.08
Malling - Ella McIntyre 21.19
Kingdom - Jamie Witz 19.29, Georgia Conroy 23.10
Cyclopark - Tracey Horne 21.05
Lullingtsone - ex TAC Sophie Foreman 23.55
A full list can be found here - www.parkrun.com/results/consolidatedclub/?clubNum=2404
British Masters Indoors Championships, at Lee Valley
Alan Newman picked up a couple of bronze medals in the over 65 men's 1500m and 3000m, recording times of 5.57.06 and 12.59.27. Full results - bmaf.org.uk/results/res2020/BMAFitfc2020%20Results.pdf
Lucy Reid ran 16.49 at Dulwich, which is her fastest ever parkrun time. She was first female home.
Other TAC 'winners' at the weekend included -
Bexley - Steve Strange 16.52
Tunbridge Wells - Ben Murphy 19.16, India Nicholson 23.50
Geographe Bay (Australia) - Alex Crockford 20.08
Malling - Ella McIntyre 21.19
Kingdom - Jamie Witz 19.29, Georgia Conroy 23.10
Cyclopark - Tracey Horne 21.05
Lullingtsone - ex TAC Sophie Foreman 23.55
A full list can be found here - www.parkrun.com/results/consolidatedclub/?clubNum=2404
British Masters Indoors Championships, at Lee Valley
Alan Newman picked up a couple of bronze medals in the over 65 men's 1500m and 3000m, recording times of 5.57.06 and 12.59.27. Full results - bmaf.org.uk/results/res2020/BMAFitfc2020%20Results.pdf
UK Inter Counties Cross Country Championships, at Loughborough, Saturday 7th March
Videos loaded !
Full results are on the Results 2020 page. More details to follow.
Senior Men - 21st Ben Cole, 53rd Dom Brown, 58th Corey De'Ath, 149th Jamie Goodge, 164th Michael Ellis,
Senior Women - 13th Nicole Taylor (Sussex), 98th Harriet Woolley, 174th Tina Oldershaw
Under 20 Men - 15th James Kingston, 44th Dan Schofield, 87th Adam Van der Plas, 107th Charlie Crick
Under 20 Women - 81st Steph Puxty, 82nd Abianne Coates,
Under 17 Men - 9th Matthew Taylor, 44th Fraser Gordon, 106th Alex Beeston
Under 17 Women - 114th Katie Goodge, 133rd Flora Currie
Under 15 Boys - 65th Angus Currie, 77th George Hopkins, 126th Ed Coutts, 190th Adam Jeddo
Under 15 Girls - 49th Olivia Breed, 51st Sophie Slack
Under 13 Boys - 56th Tom Daly, 77th Harrison Fraser
Under 13 Girls - 7th Lily Slack, 43rd Gracie MacAuley, 59th Penny Horne,
Senior Men - 21st Ben Cole, 53rd Dom Brown, 58th Corey De'Ath, 149th Jamie Goodge, 164th Michael Ellis,
Senior Women - 13th Nicole Taylor (Sussex), 98th Harriet Woolley, 174th Tina Oldershaw
Under 20 Men - 15th James Kingston, 44th Dan Schofield, 87th Adam Van der Plas, 107th Charlie Crick
Under 20 Women - 81st Steph Puxty, 82nd Abianne Coates,
Under 17 Men - 9th Matthew Taylor, 44th Fraser Gordon, 106th Alex Beeston
Under 17 Women - 114th Katie Goodge, 133rd Flora Currie
Under 15 Boys - 65th Angus Currie, 77th George Hopkins, 126th Ed Coutts, 190th Adam Jeddo
Under 15 Girls - 49th Olivia Breed, 51st Sophie Slack
Under 13 Boys - 56th Tom Daly, 77th Harrison Fraser
Under 13 Girls - 7th Lily Slack, 43rd Gracie MacAuley, 59th Penny Horne,
Photos of some of the TAC runners at the UK Inter Counties Championships
Top - Abianne Coates, George Hopkins, Angus Currie, Ben Cole
Middle - Harriet Woolley, James Kingston, Matthew Taylor part of Kent u17 men winners
Bottom - Lily Slack, Matthew Taylor, Nicole Taylor
Top - Abianne Coates, George Hopkins, Angus Currie, Ben Cole
Middle - Harriet Woolley, James Kingston, Matthew Taylor part of Kent u17 men winners
Bottom - Lily Slack, Matthew Taylor, Nicole Taylor
Other weekend news, 29th February and 1st March
Saturday
Parkruns
TAC 'winners'
Claisebrook Cove, Australia - Alex Crockford 20.22
Tonbridge - Isaac Arnott 19.34, India Nicholson 22.20
Malling - Ella McIntyre 21.43
Bedgebury - Lily Slack 20.02
Kingdom - Helen Gaunt 21.52
Fastest - Euan Nicholls 17.21 at The Wammy
Full TAC results are here - www.parkrun.com/results/consolidatedclub/?clubNum=2404
Sunday
Oxfordshire Cross Country League
Ben Cole, running for Swindon, his second claim club, won the senior men's race.
Full results are here - www.oxonxc.org.uk/files/results/2019_51.pdf
Parkruns
TAC 'winners'
Claisebrook Cove, Australia - Alex Crockford 20.22
Tonbridge - Isaac Arnott 19.34, India Nicholson 22.20
Malling - Ella McIntyre 21.43
Bedgebury - Lily Slack 20.02
Kingdom - Helen Gaunt 21.52
Fastest - Euan Nicholls 17.21 at The Wammy
Full TAC results are here - www.parkrun.com/results/consolidatedclub/?clubNum=2404
Sunday
Oxfordshire Cross Country League
Ben Cole, running for Swindon, his second claim club, won the senior men's race.
Full results are here - www.oxonxc.org.uk/files/results/2019_51.pdf
Big Half Marathon, London, Sunday 1st March
Lucy Reid breaks TAC club record !
Lucy Reid broke her own TAC half marathon record with 72.49 (pb by 58s) and Max Nicholls moved to 4th on the TAC all time list with 66.18 (pb by 1.29).
Other TAC - Luke Hooper 77.52, Alan Buckle 87.01 and Spencer Elphick 97.20
Full results are here - www.thebighalf.co.uk/results/2020/?event=the-vitality-big-half&first_name=&last_name=&gender=&bib_number=&club=&team=&age_group=&paginate_by=50&order_by=position&sort=asc
Other TAC - Luke Hooper 77.52, Alan Buckle 87.01 and Spencer Elphick 97.20
Full results are here - www.thebighalf.co.uk/results/2020/?event=the-vitality-big-half&first_name=&last_name=&gender=&bib_number=&club=&team=&age_group=&paginate_by=50&order_by=position&sort=asc
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Above - Lucy Reid and Max Nicholls at the Big Half Marathon
Carrera Por La Esperanza 10k road race, Madrid, Sunday 1st March
Ellen Pitcairn-Knowles, who is working in Madrid, won a 10k road race there on Sunday, in 42.34
Full results are here - resultadoscarreras.es/index.php?pag=res&idi=ES&car=87&eve=1&par=3&cla=2&dor=&nom=&ape=&pai=&nup=0
Full results are here - resultadoscarreras.es/index.php?pag=res&idi=ES&car=87&eve=1&par=3&cla=2&dor=&nom=&ape=&pai=&nup=0
Above - Ellen Pitcairn-Knowles wins over 10km in Madrid
MPSF (Mountain Pacific Sports Federation) Conference Indoor Championships
at Seattle, Saturday 29th February
George Duggan wins the men's mile and runs sub 4 !
George Duggan became the latest TAC athlete to run sub four for the mile, when he won the MPSF championship in 3.59.61.
By my calculations I think this moves him to third on the TAC all time list, behind Andy Graffin (3.55.42 in 2001) and James West (3.56.78 in 2019), with Allen Graffin (3.59.86) the fourth sub 4 man.
Full results are here - live.pntfo.com/meets/4317/events/202035/results
By my calculations I think this moves him to third on the TAC all time list, behind Andy Graffin (3.55.42 in 2001) and James West (3.56.78 in 2019), with Allen Graffin (3.59.86) the fourth sub 4 man.
Full results are here - live.pntfo.com/meets/4317/events/202035/results
Boston University Indoor Meeting, USA, Friday 28th February
James West breaks TAC men's 800m record
James West came back on Friday to finish second over 800 metres in Boston, recording 1.48.67, to break his own TAC indoor record and set an outright personal best. Overall he is still behind Seam Molloy (1.47.76) and Steve Fennell (1.47.97), who have run quicker, albeit outdoors.
Boston University Indoor Meeting, USA, Thursday 27th February
James West breaks NCAA 1500m record and goes 6th on UK all time list
James West ran 3.36.93 for 1500 metres to go top of the UK indoor rankings for 2020 and sixth on the UK all time list.
He also broke Edward Cheserek's National Collegiate record.
The race was set up to try and run the Olympic qualifying standard of 3.35, which Josh Thompson, the American indoor champion nanaged as he won in 3.34.77.
Full results are here - www.flotrack.org/results/6717358-2020-bu-last-chance-meet/27798
He also broke Edward Cheserek's National Collegiate record.
The race was set up to try and run the Olympic qualifying standard of 3.35, which Josh Thompson, the American indoor champion nanaged as he won in 3.34.77.
Full results are here - www.flotrack.org/results/6717358-2020-bu-last-chance-meet/27798
Police Sport UK National Cross Country Championships, at Thetford, Wednesday 26th February
Four TAC members raced in these championships, with Harry Paton placing third in the men's event.
We believe that Harry gains automatic qualification for the European Championships, being held in October in Belarus.
Elise Rendall was 2nd in the 40 to 45 age category.
Full results should be posted here - www.slateman.co.uk/psuk/index.htm
We believe that Harry gains automatic qualification for the European Championships, being held in October in Belarus.
Elise Rendall was 2nd in the 40 to 45 age category.
Full results should be posted here - www.slateman.co.uk/psuk/index.htm
Above - Kim Cross, Deniz Bowart, Harry Paton and Elise Rendall at the National Police Championships
National Cross Country Championships - report
Copied in the below file is a report regarding the weekend's results and below that Andy Wood's analysis of team placings 2017 to 2020.
| tac_distance_runners_and_supporters_national_2020_report.docx |
| national_xc_team_placings_2017_to_2020.xlsx |
| national_finishers_by_club_and_age_group.xlsx |
Below is a notice from the organisers at the National. I don't believe for one moment that TAC left anything to be cleared up as we ensured our area was tidy, before leaving. I would also like to believe nobody gave the parking attendants or marshals any grief.
| ecca_notice_to_clubs_feb_2020.pdf |
Other weekend news, Saturday and Sunday, 22nd and 23rd February
Saturday
British Indoor Championships, at Glasgow
Neither Sean Molloy (1.50.37) nor Ben Murphy (1.52.19 indoor pb) qualified through the heats of the men's 800 metres to make Sunday's final. Sean was very close missing out on a spot by just 0.06 seconds.
Full results are here - www.uka.org.uk/results/20200222_Glasgow/timetable/index/
Sunday
Wokingham Half Marathon
Helen Gaunt was 13th female in 85.59
Trosley Park 10k
Tina Oldershaw was 1st female home in 49.06
Full results are here - resultscui.active.com/events/trosleyparkchallenge1
British Indoor Championships, at Glasgow
Neither Sean Molloy (1.50.37) nor Ben Murphy (1.52.19 indoor pb) qualified through the heats of the men's 800 metres to make Sunday's final. Sean was very close missing out on a spot by just 0.06 seconds.
Full results are here - www.uka.org.uk/results/20200222_Glasgow/timetable/index/
Sunday
Wokingham Half Marathon
Helen Gaunt was 13th female in 85.59
Trosley Park 10k
Tina Oldershaw was 1st female home in 49.06
Full results are here - resultscui.active.com/events/trosleyparkchallenge1
England Under 20 Championships, at Sheffield, Sunday 23rd February
Simon Coppard has won the National Indoor 800 metres title in 1.54.70.
Full results - resultsengland.athletics-uk.org/?fbclid=IwAR2_1Ti579OCqmo6g0bZMex5El_dWx6QnGlc3p1p-y8nKgdcTSpOTT9mJ_4
Videos can be found here - www.runjumpthrow.com/event/england-athletics-u20-u17-u15-indoor-championships-2020/?wpv-pager-nav-dropdown=4&wpv_view_count=39451-TCPID41380&wpv-pager-nav-dropdown=5&wpv_paged=5
Full results - resultsengland.athletics-uk.org/?fbclid=IwAR2_1Ti579OCqmo6g0bZMex5El_dWx6QnGlc3p1p-y8nKgdcTSpOTT9mJ_4
Videos can be found here - www.runjumpthrow.com/event/england-athletics-u20-u17-u15-indoor-championships-2020/?wpv-pager-nav-dropdown=4&wpv_view_count=39451-TCPID41380&wpv-pager-nav-dropdown=5&wpv_paged=5
National Cross Country Championships, at Wollaton Park, Nottingham, Saturday 22nd February
Videos loaded !
Huge congratulations to athletes and supporters who played a part in a great weekend for TAC.
Very briefly (see above report) -
Senior Men 1st National Champions
Senior Women 7th
Under 20 Men 2nd
Under 20 Women 8th
Under 17 Men 2nd
Under 17 Women 6th
Under 15 Boys 2nd
Under 15 Girls 12th
Under 13 Boys 5th
Under 13 Girls 1st National Champions
Full results are on the Results 2020 page.
Photos - Mark Hookway’s Facebook album -
https://www.facebook.com/mark.hookway.5/media_set?set=a.10157878808329788&type=3
Awards Dinner photos - https://www.facebook.com/mark.hookway.5/media_set?set=a.10157879020624788&type=3
Award winners -
Best Debuts - India Nicholson and Oliver Head
Most Improved - Amber Crush and Daniel Jeddo
Best Performance (above expectations) - Susan Jeddo and George Thomas
Highest Placed - Lily Slack and Matthew Taylor
Achievement Award - Aimee Holdstock
Team Manager's Award - Steph Puxty
Very briefly (see above report) -
Senior Men 1st National Champions
Senior Women 7th
Under 20 Men 2nd
Under 20 Women 8th
Under 17 Men 2nd
Under 17 Women 6th
Under 15 Boys 2nd
Under 15 Girls 12th
Under 13 Boys 5th
Under 13 Girls 1st National Champions
Full results are on the Results 2020 page.
Photos - Mark Hookway’s Facebook album -
https://www.facebook.com/mark.hookway.5/media_set?set=a.10157878808329788&type=3
Awards Dinner photos - https://www.facebook.com/mark.hookway.5/media_set?set=a.10157879020624788&type=3
Award winners -
Best Debuts - India Nicholson and Oliver Head
Most Improved - Amber Crush and Daniel Jeddo
Best Performance (above expectations) - Susan Jeddo and George Thomas
Highest Placed - Lily Slack and Matthew Taylor
Achievement Award - Aimee Holdstock
Team Manager's Award - Steph Puxty
Above - National Champions - Senior Men and Under 13 Girls
Above - National Silver Medallists
Under 15 Boys, Under 17 Men, Under 20 Men
Under 15 Boys, Under 17 Men, Under 20 Men
Above - All the teams at the Awards Dinner
British Milers Club Indoor Meeting, at Lee Valley, Wednesday 19th February 2020
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In the men's 800 metres Sean Molloy finished second to Elliot Giles, as Sean reduced his season's best to 1.50.77 behind Elliot's track record of 1.47.76. Then in the 1500 metres Miles Weatherseed finished third in 3.50.21 which is an indoor best.
Steve Tester ran in one of the earlier 800 metre race and record a time around 2.05 (to be confirmed), whilst ex TAC member Toby Ralph ran 1.55.07 to finish second in the BMC B race.
Steve Tester ran in one of the earlier 800 metre race and record a time around 2.05 (to be confirmed), whilst ex TAC member Toby Ralph ran 1.55.07 to finish second in the BMC B race.
Other weekend news, Friday to Sunday, 14th/16th February
Friday
TAC's well known coach driver 'Jock' Gourlay became a father at 9.07pm, as baby Charlotte weighed in at 9lbs 3 oz !
Saturday
Run Through Battersea Park 10km road race
Lucy Reid was first women home at Battersea in 35.29.
Full results are here - www.runthrough.co.uk/results/
Parkruns
Nicole Taylor set a women's record at the Malling park run with 17.17.
Other TAC 'winners' included -
Kingdom - Huxley Crush and Susan Jeddo
Begebury - Lily Slack
Chelmsford - Steve Strange
BUCS Indoor Athletics Championships
Simon Coppard was eliminated at the semi final stage of the men's 800 metres (see below)
Sunday
Tenterden 5 mile road race
Dan Bradley won in 27.54. 'Dad' Cain ran 39.48.
Full results are here - results.sporthive.com/events/6634101756366711040
Gloucester Cross Country League
Racing for the University of Bath Abianne Coates finished 26th and Grace Fleming 49th
Full results can be found here - www.athletics4u.co.uk/cross-country/
TAC's well known coach driver 'Jock' Gourlay became a father at 9.07pm, as baby Charlotte weighed in at 9lbs 3 oz !
Saturday
Run Through Battersea Park 10km road race
Lucy Reid was first women home at Battersea in 35.29.
Full results are here - www.runthrough.co.uk/results/
Parkruns
Nicole Taylor set a women's record at the Malling park run with 17.17.
Other TAC 'winners' included -
Kingdom - Huxley Crush and Susan Jeddo
Begebury - Lily Slack
Chelmsford - Steve Strange
BUCS Indoor Athletics Championships
Simon Coppard was eliminated at the semi final stage of the men's 800 metres (see below)
Sunday
Tenterden 5 mile road race
Dan Bradley won in 27.54. 'Dad' Cain ran 39.48.
Full results are here - results.sporthive.com/events/6634101756366711040
Gloucester Cross Country League
Racing for the University of Bath Abianne Coates finished 26th and Grace Fleming 49th
Full results can be found here - www.athletics4u.co.uk/cross-country/
Sunday Half Marathons, 16th February
Headcorn
Luke Hooper had a battle in the Headcorn Half Marathon but came out on top to take the victory in 77.50, which isn't far away from his 77.14 pb set in London last year. Full results are here - results.netiming.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=20008&RId=231
Barcelona
Nathan Chapman ran 74.20 and Becky Morrish 82.09 to set pbs by 1.23 and 1.09
Tunbridge Wells
There were quite a few TAC vests at Tunbridge Wells, when I saw them go through Penshurst.
Full results are here - results.sporthive.com/events/6633378037205395968/races/1
10th Greg Cole 79.22, 11th Tom Woolley 79.23, 12th Julian Rendall 79.59
1st Female Helen Gaunt 83.44
Tony Bennett 82.02, Ben Hepden 86.18, Nichola Evans 91.10, James Winnifrith 93.49, Sarah Cronin 94.04, Emma Hollands 95.12, Dan Crush 98.05, Michael Thomson 98.48, David Suddes 98.50 (pb), Charlotte Warren 99.31, Penny Pilbeam 99.33, Nicola Summerfield 1.43.26, Clare Moses 1.52.27
Luke Hooper had a battle in the Headcorn Half Marathon but came out on top to take the victory in 77.50, which isn't far away from his 77.14 pb set in London last year. Full results are here - results.netiming.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=20008&RId=231
Barcelona
Nathan Chapman ran 74.20 and Becky Morrish 82.09 to set pbs by 1.23 and 1.09
Tunbridge Wells
There were quite a few TAC vests at Tunbridge Wells, when I saw them go through Penshurst.
Full results are here - results.sporthive.com/events/6633378037205395968/races/1
10th Greg Cole 79.22, 11th Tom Woolley 79.23, 12th Julian Rendall 79.59
1st Female Helen Gaunt 83.44
Tony Bennett 82.02, Ben Hepden 86.18, Nichola Evans 91.10, James Winnifrith 93.49, Sarah Cronin 94.04, Emma Hollands 95.12, Dan Crush 98.05, Michael Thomson 98.48, David Suddes 98.50 (pb), Charlotte Warren 99.31, Penny Pilbeam 99.33, Nicola Summerfield 1.43.26, Clare Moses 1.52.27
Above - Luke Hooper after his Headcorn Half Marathon win
Above - Luke Hooper won the Headcorn Half Marathon
Above - Some of the TAC runners at the Tunbridge Wells Half Marathon
James West sets new TAC 1 mile indoor record, at Seattle, Saturday 15th February
James West broke his own TAC indoor mile record when he won in Seattle, on day two of the meeting, in 3.57.43.
James won the section 7 race, whilst George Duggan ran a personal best of 4.00.81 in section 6.
James moves to 17th on the UK all time indoor mile list.
Full results are here - live.pntfo.com/meets/4314/events/194219/results
James won the section 7 race, whilst George Duggan ran a personal best of 4.00.81 in section 6.
James moves to 17th on the UK all time indoor mile list.
Full results are here - live.pntfo.com/meets/4314/events/194219/results
Above - James West wins the mile in Seattle on Saturday
James West sets new TAC 3000 metres record, at Seattle, Friday 14th February
James West ran 7.47.10, at Seattle, to break Mark Scrutton's Tonbridge AC indoor record, which had stood since 1983.
It puts James 15th on the UK all time rankings, currently third on the NCAA rankings.
Full results are here - live.pntfo.com/meets/4314/events/194198/results
It puts James 15th on the UK all time rankings, currently third on the NCAA rankings.
Full results are here - live.pntfo.com/meets/4314/events/194198/results
Above
Top James West in 2020
Mark Scrutton in 1983
Top James West in 2020
Mark Scrutton in 1983
British Universities and Colleges Indoor Championships, at Sheffield, 14th to 16th February
Simon Coppard qualified through the heats for the semi finals of the men's 800 metres. The semi finals are at 1pm on Saturday.
Results can be found here - www.bucs.org.uk/events-page/indoor-athletics-championships.html?tab=Results
Live stream via Vinco/BUCS web site - https://www.runjumpthrow.com/event/bucs-indoor-athletics-championships-2020/
Timetable here - https://www.bucs.org.uk/events-page/indoor-athletics-championships.html?tab=Timetable
Results can be found here - www.bucs.org.uk/events-page/indoor-athletics-championships.html?tab=Results
Live stream via Vinco/BUCS web site - https://www.runjumpthrow.com/event/bucs-indoor-athletics-championships-2020/
Timetable here - https://www.bucs.org.uk/events-page/indoor-athletics-championships.html?tab=Timetable
Armagh 5k road race, Northern Ireland, Thursday 13th February
Armagh traditionally comes up with some of the fastest road times recorded, each year over 3km and 5km and this year was no exception. Full results can be found here -
www.myrunresults.com/events/armagh_international_road_race__/3672/results
Amongst the runners were Alasdair Kinloch and Miles Weatherseed who finished 65th and 68th, respectively in net times of 14.29 and 14.31, which shows the depth of the races.
www.myrunresults.com/events/armagh_international_road_race__/3672/results
Amongst the runners were Alasdair Kinloch and Miles Weatherseed who finished 65th and 68th, respectively in net times of 14.29 and 14.31, which shows the depth of the races.
Other weekend news, Saturday and Sunday 8th/9th February
Saturday
Surrey League at Lloyd Park, Croydon
Max Nicholls finished second in the Surrey League, competing for his second claim club, Kent AC. Full results are here -
surreyleague.org/slm/race/243/#indiv
Exeter Half Marathon
Adam Durbaba ran a pb of 84.55 at Exeter. Full results are here -
www.exetercitycommunitytrust.co.uk/uploads/attachments/Half%20Marathon%208%20Feb%202020%20Provisional%20results.pdf
Sunday
Ellen Pitcairn-Knowles finished third over 10km in Madrid in 44.09 (unofficial)
Surrey League at Lloyd Park, Croydon
Max Nicholls finished second in the Surrey League, competing for his second claim club, Kent AC. Full results are here -
surreyleague.org/slm/race/243/#indiv
Exeter Half Marathon
Adam Durbaba ran a pb of 84.55 at Exeter. Full results are here -
www.exetercitycommunitytrust.co.uk/uploads/attachments/Half%20Marathon%208%20Feb%202020%20Provisional%20results.pdf
Sunday
Ellen Pitcairn-Knowles finished third over 10km in Madrid in 44.09 (unofficial)
Kent Cross Country League, at Norman Park, Bromley, Saturday 8th February
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This was the final fixture for the league with both the men and women victorious on the day and clinching the league titles.
Full results are now on the Results 2020 page.
Men
2nd Corey De'Ath, 5th Michael Ellis, 6th Ryan Driscoll, 7th Jamie Goodge . 229 finished
Jamie Bryant finished third overall in the league.
Women
3rd Harriet Woolley, 6th Becky Morrish, 9th Maria Heslop, 11th India Nicholson, 12th Alex Crockford. 117 finished
India Nicholson snatched the overall under 20 women's league title
Tina Oldershaw was third overall veteran in the league and second W45
Full results are now on the Results 2020 page.
Men
2nd Corey De'Ath, 5th Michael Ellis, 6th Ryan Driscoll, 7th Jamie Goodge . 229 finished
Jamie Bryant finished third overall in the league.
Women
3rd Harriet Woolley, 6th Becky Morrish, 9th Maria Heslop, 11th India Nicholson, 12th Alex Crockford. 117 finished
India Nicholson snatched the overall under 20 women's league title
Tina Oldershaw was third overall veteran in the league and second W45
Above
Top - India Nicholson who captured the under 20 league title and Becky Morrish 2nd overall in the women's league
Middle/Top - Jamie Bryant 3rd overall in the men's league and Harriet Woolley 3rd in Saturday's women's race
Middle/Bottom - Michael Ellis having his best race in 5th and Tina Oldershaw 3rd overall in the masters league
Bottom - Tom Holden (left) improved from 111th at Tonbridge to 85th and Corey De'Ath 2nd on Saturday
Top - India Nicholson who captured the under 20 league title and Becky Morrish 2nd overall in the women's league
Middle/Top - Jamie Bryant 3rd overall in the men's league and Harriet Woolley 3rd in Saturday's women's race
Middle/Bottom - Michael Ellis having his best race in 5th and Tina Oldershaw 3rd overall in the masters league
Bottom - Tom Holden (left) improved from 111th at Tonbridge to 85th and Corey De'Ath 2nd on Saturday
Inter Varsity Meeting at Lee Valley, Wednesday 5th February
Simon Coppard finished second over 800m in 1.53.37.
King Henry V111 School Coventry Relay, Wednesday 5th February
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There were plenty of TAC runners competing for Judd and Sevenoaks at these relays.
Judd won the boys relay in a course record time (held since 1991 on that course)
James Kingston ran the fastest lap of the day at 11.21.
Full results can be found here - kinghenrys.co.uk/co-curricular/king-henry-viii-relay-race/
Judd won the boys relay in a course record time (held since 1991 on that course)
James Kingston ran the fastest lap of the day at 11.21.
Full results can be found here - kinghenrys.co.uk/co-curricular/king-henry-viii-relay-race/
Judd squad with trophies (only one not TAC !)
Other weekend news, Saturday and Sunday 1st/2nd February
Saturday
James Puxty was first home in a 10 mile multi terrain race at Pateley, near Harrogate. Details appear here although a mix up with James' means he is not shown -
www.itsgrimupnorthrunning.co.uk/grim-up-north-running-events/event/pateley-pie-n-pint/id/50/do/details
Sunday
Chichester 10k road race
Alan Buckle 39.31 - TAC over 60 men's record
Nathan Chapman 32.58 (pb by 47s), Tom Woolley 35.41 (pb by 13s)
Becky Morrish 37.58, Helen Gaunt 38.13, Maria Heslop 38.55, Liz Weeks 39.18
Full results are here - www.chiptiming.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Results-Chichester-10k.pdf
Alsager 5 mile road race
Dom Brown finished 12th in 24.56
Full results are here -results.sporthive.com/events/6629696640355244288/races/1
Gibraltar 10k road race
Cameron Payas finished second male and female respectively with both just outside their pbs. Cameron unofficially recorded 32.50 and Alex 40.30.
Ashford 10k road race
Annabel Carter ran 45.02 for 10k at Ashford.
Bedgebury 10 miles multi terrain
16th Russell McIntyre 73.36, 25th David Suddes 75.38, 40th Charlotte Warren 77.15
Full results are here - www.nice-work.org.uk/races/Bedgebury-10M/2020
James Puxty was first home in a 10 mile multi terrain race at Pateley, near Harrogate. Details appear here although a mix up with James' means he is not shown -
www.itsgrimupnorthrunning.co.uk/grim-up-north-running-events/event/pateley-pie-n-pint/id/50/do/details
Sunday
Chichester 10k road race
Alan Buckle 39.31 - TAC over 60 men's record
Nathan Chapman 32.58 (pb by 47s), Tom Woolley 35.41 (pb by 13s)
Becky Morrish 37.58, Helen Gaunt 38.13, Maria Heslop 38.55, Liz Weeks 39.18
Full results are here - www.chiptiming.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Results-Chichester-10k.pdf
Alsager 5 mile road race
Dom Brown finished 12th in 24.56
Full results are here -results.sporthive.com/events/6629696640355244288/races/1
Gibraltar 10k road race
Cameron Payas finished second male and female respectively with both just outside their pbs. Cameron unofficially recorded 32.50 and Alex 40.30.
Ashford 10k road race
Annabel Carter ran 45.02 for 10k at Ashford.
Bedgebury 10 miles multi terrain
16th Russell McIntyre 73.36, 25th David Suddes 75.38, 40th Charlotte Warren 77.15
Full results are here - www.nice-work.org.uk/races/Bedgebury-10M/2020
Lucy Reid and Kieran Reilly pull on the England vests !
Both Lucy Reid and Kieran Reilly were selected to represent England teams on Sunday 2nd February.
Lucy finished second female at the Granollers Half Marathon in Spain, recording 73.59 and Kieran finished second over 1500 metres at the Reykjavik Games, in Iceland.
Full results from Granollers here - www.lamitja.cat/resultats_lamitja/
Full results from Iceland here - 82.221.94.225/MotFri/SelectedCompetitionEvents.aspx?Code=RIG2020
Race video - www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgwgI2H708s&feature=youtu.be
Lucy finished second female at the Granollers Half Marathon in Spain, recording 73.59 and Kieran finished second over 1500 metres at the Reykjavik Games, in Iceland.
Full results from Granollers here - www.lamitja.cat/resultats_lamitja/
Full results from Iceland here - 82.221.94.225/MotFri/SelectedCompetitionEvents.aspx?Code=RIG2020
Race video - www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgwgI2H708s&feature=youtu.be
Lucy Reid ran an excellent half marathon to finish second at Granollers, representing England
South of England Indoor Championships, at Lee Valley, Sunday 2nd February
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Sean Molloy and Ben Murphy won gold and silver in the senior men's championship, whilst Charlie Crick won a surprise bronze medal in the under 20 event, following a disqualification of an athlete in front.
Sean ran 1.51.93 to Ben's 1.53.26 in the final, whilst Charlie ran his fastest indoor time of 1.56.41 in the heats. Steve Strange missed out on a place in the senior men's final.
Full results are on the Results 2020 page.
Sean ran 1.51.93 to Ben's 1.53.26 in the final, whilst Charlie ran his fastest indoor time of 1.56.41 in the heats. Steve Strange missed out on a place in the senior men's final.
Full results are on the Results 2020 page.
Above
Top - Sean Molloy and Ben Murphy finish 1-2 at South of England Indoor Championships
Bottom - Sean and Ben presentation plus Charlie Crick wins a bronze medal in under 20s 800m
Top - Sean Molloy and Ben Murphy finish 1-2 at South of England Indoor Championships
Bottom - Sean and Ben presentation plus Charlie Crick wins a bronze medal in under 20s 800m
University of Washington Indoor Meeting, at Seattle, USA, Saturday 1st February
George Duggan won section 2 of the men's 3000 metres in 8.06.52. The last 1000m was around 2.34 so really picked up.
It was a pb for George, indoors or outdoors by more than eight seconds.
Chris Olley finished 5th in section 1 taking 1.3s from his pb with 7.56.34
The performances nudge Chris from 4th to 3rd on the TAC all time list and George up to 9th.
See file below
It was a pb for George, indoors or outdoors by more than eight seconds.
Chris Olley finished 5th in section 1 taking 1.3s from his pb with 7.56.34
The performances nudge Chris from 4th to 3rd on the TAC all time list and George up to 9th.
See file below
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James West sets TAC indoor men's 800 metres record, at Razorback Invitational
at Arkansas, Saturday 1st February
James West broke his own TAC 800m indoor record when he won at Arkansas in 1.49.67. Full result in file below.
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South East Schools Cross Country Inter Counties at Chelmsford, Saturday 1st February
Full results are on the Results 2020 page.
Quite a few TAC were already selected for the English SchoolsChampionships so didn't need to race and so rested.
Senior Girls
26th Steph Puxty, 40th Flora Currie, 54th Ella King-Powrie
Senior Boys
8th Fraser Gordon, 11th Edo Leone, 21st Adam Van der Plas, 22nd Fintan Kavanagh, 29th Ingmar Gunn, 44th Alex Thompson, 45th Alex Sandberg, 59th Will Kingswood, 77th Oliver White.
Inter Girls
31st Alex Evans,64th Amelia Beeston, 69th Aimee Holdstock
Inter Boys
20th Ananjan Ganguli, 30th Adam Jeddo, 40th Angus Currie, 42nd Rhys Page, 45th Ed Coutts, 46th Jamie Witz, 52nd Fenton Davoren, 61st Jake Brislane, 70th Huxley Crush, 84th Isaac Arnott, 89th Korede Fasina
Junior Girls
26th Penny Horne, 30th Gracie MacAuley, 40th Georgia Conroy, 46th Neve Bachelor, 61st Lara Jee, 68th Ella McIntyre, 90th Emily Geake
Junior Boys
44th Edward Lindsay, 48th Tom Daly, 50th Harrison Fraser, 59th Thomas Claridge, 77th Charlie Ellison, 80th Daniel Jeddo
Quite a few TAC were already selected for the English SchoolsChampionships so didn't need to race and so rested.
Senior Girls
26th Steph Puxty, 40th Flora Currie, 54th Ella King-Powrie
Senior Boys
8th Fraser Gordon, 11th Edo Leone, 21st Adam Van der Plas, 22nd Fintan Kavanagh, 29th Ingmar Gunn, 44th Alex Thompson, 45th Alex Sandberg, 59th Will Kingswood, 77th Oliver White.
Inter Girls
31st Alex Evans,64th Amelia Beeston, 69th Aimee Holdstock
Inter Boys
20th Ananjan Ganguli, 30th Adam Jeddo, 40th Angus Currie, 42nd Rhys Page, 45th Ed Coutts, 46th Jamie Witz, 52nd Fenton Davoren, 61st Jake Brislane, 70th Huxley Crush, 84th Isaac Arnott, 89th Korede Fasina
Junior Girls
26th Penny Horne, 30th Gracie MacAuley, 40th Georgia Conroy, 46th Neve Bachelor, 61st Lara Jee, 68th Ella McIntyre, 90th Emily Geake
Junior Boys
44th Edward Lindsay, 48th Tom Daly, 50th Harrison Fraser, 59th Thomas Claridge, 77th Charlie Ellison, 80th Daniel Jeddo
British Universities and Colleges Cross Country Championships
at Holyrood Park, Edinburgh, Saturday 1st February
Full results can be found here - resultsbase.net/event/5358/results
TAC results
Men A race
68th Nathan Marsh, 133rd Euan Nicholls, 219th Dan Seagrove, 228th Olly Kingston, 284th Ben Brooks. 301 finished
Women A race - no TAC
Women B race
64th Polly Pitcairn-Knowles, 105th Lucy Thompson. 501 finishers
Men B race
32nd Luke Fisher, 109th James Stoney, 131st Will Beeston, 169th Luke Reeves, 177th George Marshall, 209th Harry Lawson, 366th Adam Durbaba, 381st Harry Brown . 622 finishers.
TAC results
Men A race
68th Nathan Marsh, 133rd Euan Nicholls, 219th Dan Seagrove, 228th Olly Kingston, 284th Ben Brooks. 301 finished
Women A race - no TAC
Women B race
64th Polly Pitcairn-Knowles, 105th Lucy Thompson. 501 finishers
Men B race
32nd Luke Fisher, 109th James Stoney, 131st Will Beeston, 169th Luke Reeves, 177th George Marshall, 209th Harry Lawson, 366th Adam Durbaba, 381st Harry Brown . 622 finishers.
Above - Some of the TAC members at the BUCS Cross Country Championships
James West helps Oregon break NCAA all time indoor DMR record, at Arkansas, Friday 31st January
James West ran 2.53.53 on the opening 1200m leg of the distance medley relay at Arkansas on Friday night and helped Oregon beak the National Collegiate record that had stood since 2008.
For those of you less familiar with the NCAA scene in the States the DMR is one of the traditional relays held and a main event at the National Championships.
For those of you less familiar with the NCAA scene in the States the DMR is one of the traditional relays held and a main event at the National Championships.
Above right photo and on the right is James West
Lee Valley and British Milers Club Indoor Meeting, Wednesday 29th January 2020
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There were six TAC athletes in action at Lee Valley
800m B race 2nd Kieran Reilly 1.52.64, 3rd Sean Molloy 1.52.84. Kieran's fastest time for six years and an indoor pb.
1 mile A race 3rd Miles Weatherseed 4.13.13 pb, 10th Steve Strange 4.25.77 and 11th Cameron Payas 4.25.82 pb
3000m 4th Ally Kinloch 8.24.20
800m B race 2nd Kieran Reilly 1.52.64, 3rd Sean Molloy 1.52.84. Kieran's fastest time for six years and an indoor pb.
1 mile A race 3rd Miles Weatherseed 4.13.13 pb, 10th Steve Strange 4.25.77 and 11th Cameron Payas 4.25.82 pb
3000m 4th Ally Kinloch 8.24.20
Above
Top - Alasdair Kinloch and Kieran Reilly
Botton - Miles Weatherseed and Sean Molloy
Top - Alasdair Kinloch and Kieran Reilly
Botton - Miles Weatherseed and Sean Molloy
Lost property footwear from South of England Championships
I started to have a look at the photos from the day, but with the mud it's impossible to identify whose these might be.
Please let me know should they be yours.
Please let me know should they be yours.
Other weekend news, Saturday and Sunday 25th/26th January
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Saturday
Parkruns Some TAC 'winners' Malling - Ollie Kingston 17.30 Maidenhead - Matt Dennis 18.07 Bedgebury - Nina Ridge 22.15 Quick time alert Dulwich - Nathan Chapman 15.48 Full TAC results here - www.parkrun.com/results/consolidatedclub/?clubNum=2404 Sunday Canterbury 10 mile road race There were a number of TAC in action at Canterbury - Men Jordan Saul 62.24 (debut), Adam Tibbals 63.17 (debut) Women 1st Helen Gaunt 63.56 (9s off pb set in 2011), Tina Oldershaw 67.22, Nichola Evans 68.13 (pb by 5min 14s), Jacqui O'Reilly 72.23, Elise Rendall 73.06, Penny Pilbeam 74.08 Right - Helen Gaunt at the presentation. |
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South of England Cross Country Championships, at Parliament Hill, London, Saturday 25th January 2020
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Full results are here - results.sporthive.com/events/6626442416927653632
The results are also on the Results 2019 page with all TAC highlighted.
Overall summary
TAC won 4 team medals (3 silver and 1 bronze) plus 3 individual medals (1 gold and 2 silver)
Matthew Taylor 1st under 17 - first TAC winner in this race since Darrell Smith in 1984.
Nicole Taylor 2nd senior women - highest ever TAC placing beating her 4th in 2019.
Lily Slack 2nd under 13 - equal highest this century with her own in 2019, plus previously Katie Goodge and Kathleen Faes.
Having checked records and claims we have had two winners in TAC history - Julie Adkin (Goodge) in 1985 and Miranda Heathcote (Thomas) in 1986.
Senior Men 2nd - equal highest ever with 2019.
Senior Women 3rd - highest place ever, beating 9th in 2019.
Under 17 Men 2nd
Under 13 Girls 2nd
4 team medals has been achieved eight times previously, with 5 being the record, achieved three times.
100 starters overall - TAC record (previous best 91 in 2016 and 2017)
22 Senior Men - equals 2019 record
11 Senior Women - TAC record, beating 6 in 2019
111 Under 13 Girls - equalsTAC record from 2014
62 males - TAC record (previous best 61 in 2016 and 2017)
37 females - TAC record (previous best 33 in 2015)
We entered 141 people, who requested to race and 99 started ie 30% didn't start
Senior Men - 2nd. Max Nicholls 8th
Senior Women - 3rd. Nicole Taylor 2nd, Lucy Reid 5th
Under 20 Men - 4th. James Kingston 7th
Under 20 Women - incomplete team
Under 17 Men - 2nd. Matthew Taylor 1st.
Under 17 Women - 10th
Under 15 Boys - 7th
Under 15 Girls - 6th
Under 13 Boys - 8th
Under 13 Girls - 2nd. Lily Slack 2nd
Photos - www.facebook.com/mark.hookway.5/media_set?set=a.10157792295149788&type=3
The results are also on the Results 2019 page with all TAC highlighted.
Overall summary
TAC won 4 team medals (3 silver and 1 bronze) plus 3 individual medals (1 gold and 2 silver)
Matthew Taylor 1st under 17 - first TAC winner in this race since Darrell Smith in 1984.
Nicole Taylor 2nd senior women - highest ever TAC placing beating her 4th in 2019.
Lily Slack 2nd under 13 - equal highest this century with her own in 2019, plus previously Katie Goodge and Kathleen Faes.
Having checked records and claims we have had two winners in TAC history - Julie Adkin (Goodge) in 1985 and Miranda Heathcote (Thomas) in 1986.
Senior Men 2nd - equal highest ever with 2019.
Senior Women 3rd - highest place ever, beating 9th in 2019.
Under 17 Men 2nd
Under 13 Girls 2nd
4 team medals has been achieved eight times previously, with 5 being the record, achieved three times.
100 starters overall - TAC record (previous best 91 in 2016 and 2017)
22 Senior Men - equals 2019 record
11 Senior Women - TAC record, beating 6 in 2019
111 Under 13 Girls - equalsTAC record from 2014
62 males - TAC record (previous best 61 in 2016 and 2017)
37 females - TAC record (previous best 33 in 2015)
We entered 141 people, who requested to race and 99 started ie 30% didn't start
Senior Men - 2nd. Max Nicholls 8th
Senior Women - 3rd. Nicole Taylor 2nd, Lucy Reid 5th
Under 20 Men - 4th. James Kingston 7th
Under 20 Women - incomplete team
Under 17 Men - 2nd. Matthew Taylor 1st.
Under 17 Women - 10th
Under 15 Boys - 7th
Under 15 Girls - 6th
Under 13 Boys - 8th
Under 13 Girls - 2nd. Lily Slack 2nd
Photos - www.facebook.com/mark.hookway.5/media_set?set=a.10157792295149788&type=3
Above - Four TAC medal winning teams at South of England Championships
Above - Matthew Taylor, South of England under 17 men's cross country champion
Above
Top Lily Slack 2nd in under 13 Girl's race
Bottom Nicole Taylor 2nd in Senior Women's race
Top Lily Slack 2nd in under 13 Girl's race
Bottom Nicole Taylor 2nd in Senior Women's race
Above - Some of the TAC runners showing their best form at the South of England Cross Country Championships
Podcast Interview Mark Hookway - SteadCast Podcast
Last week I was interviewed for the SteadCast podcast by Kieran Clements and Sam Wade. If anyone is interested it’s out now. The Apple link is here -
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/steadcast-the-steadfast-runners-podcast/id1489752862
They asked me about the set up and development of distance running at Tonbridge, plus we discussed a few associated topics.
The whole podcast is about 91 mins and I come in just after 29 mins.
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/steadcast-the-steadfast-runners-podcast/id1489752862
They asked me about the set up and development of distance running at Tonbridge, plus we discussed a few associated topics.
The whole podcast is about 91 mins and I come in just after 29 mins.
British Milers Club Indoor Meeting at Sheffield, Wednesday 22nd January
Alasdair Kinloch finished third over 3000 metres in 8.25.54
Sunday news, 19th January
Speedway 10k road race at Chepstow
Ben Cole finished 6th and set a new pb of 29.43, for the first time under 30 minutes.
London Indoor Games at Lee Valley - Videos loaded !
Ben Murphy finished 4th in race 1 in 1.52.83
Simon Coppard won race 2 in 1.53.94 with Sean Molloy 3rd in 1.54.48
Charlie Crick 5th in race 3 in 1.58.64
Ewan Wood ran 2.03.89 in race 5
Indoor Meeting, Cardiff
Kieran Eland won race two of the 800m in 1.54.98 and Kieran Reilly ran 8.22.90 for 3000m
Full results are here - data.opentrack.run/x/2020/GBR/nonthomasnyo/event/
Gibraltar Road Race League
Cameron Payas and Jamie Brown travelled to Gibraltar to compete in the latest race of the club league season out there.
Cameron won over 5 miles, with Jamie 4th.
Ben Cole finished 6th and set a new pb of 29.43, for the first time under 30 minutes.
London Indoor Games at Lee Valley - Videos loaded !
Ben Murphy finished 4th in race 1 in 1.52.83
Simon Coppard won race 2 in 1.53.94 with Sean Molloy 3rd in 1.54.48
Charlie Crick 5th in race 3 in 1.58.64
Ewan Wood ran 2.03.89 in race 5
Indoor Meeting, Cardiff
Kieran Eland won race two of the 800m in 1.54.98 and Kieran Reilly ran 8.22.90 for 3000m
Full results are here - data.opentrack.run/x/2020/GBR/nonthomasnyo/event/
Gibraltar Road Race League
Cameron Payas and Jamie Brown travelled to Gibraltar to compete in the latest race of the club league season out there.
Cameron won over 5 miles, with Jamie 4th.
Above - Ben Cole at the Speedway 10k road race
Above - TAC athletes in the 800 metres at the London Indoor Games
Top - Ben Murphy, Simon Coppard, Sean Molloy
Bottom - Charlie Crick, Ewan Wood
Top - Ben Murphy, Simon Coppard, Sean Molloy
Bottom - Charlie Crick, Ewan Wood
More Saturday news, 18th January
I will catch up eventually but here are a few results -
Sheffield Open Cross Country Race, Graves Park
Dom Brown had a convincing win. Results on results 2020 page.
Boxhill Fell Race, Surrey
Max Nicholls was heading for the win here, but was directed off course and finished third.
Full results - slow.org.uk/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/racereports-uncategorized/box-hill-2020-results/files/stage1_box_hill_course.html
University of Washington Preview Meeting, at Seattle, Washington, USA
Coincidentally all three US based TAC athletes were in action at the same venue -
1000m race 1 - James West 4th 2.23.02 (TAC record)
1 mile race 1 - Chris Olley 7th 4.01.17 pb
1 mile race 2 - George Duggan 2nd 4.04.49 pb
Full results - live.pntfo.com/meets/4312/events
Sussex Masters Cross Country Championships
Alan Buckle won the over 60 age group title against some strong opposition.
Full results available here - www.sussexathletics.net/2020-2/
Vets AC Cross Country Championships at Wimbledon Common
Maurice Marchant finished 2nd in the 70 to 74 age group.
Full results are here - www.vetsac.org.uk/Results-2020.html
Parkruns
TAC 'winners' included -
Coldham Common - Luke Fisher 16.20
Milton Keynes - Steve Strange 16.36
The Leas - Lucy Reid 16.59
Maidstone - Jacqui O'Reilly 21.31
Tunbridge Wells - Helen Gaunt 21.38
Hastings - Harriet Woolley 19.24
Sheffield Open Cross Country Race, Graves Park
Dom Brown had a convincing win. Results on results 2020 page.
Boxhill Fell Race, Surrey
Max Nicholls was heading for the win here, but was directed off course and finished third.
Full results - slow.org.uk/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/racereports-uncategorized/box-hill-2020-results/files/stage1_box_hill_course.html
University of Washington Preview Meeting, at Seattle, Washington, USA
Coincidentally all three US based TAC athletes were in action at the same venue -
1000m race 1 - James West 4th 2.23.02 (TAC record)
1 mile race 1 - Chris Olley 7th 4.01.17 pb
1 mile race 2 - George Duggan 2nd 4.04.49 pb
Full results - live.pntfo.com/meets/4312/events
Sussex Masters Cross Country Championships
Alan Buckle won the over 60 age group title against some strong opposition.
Full results available here - www.sussexathletics.net/2020-2/
Vets AC Cross Country Championships at Wimbledon Common
Maurice Marchant finished 2nd in the 70 to 74 age group.
Full results are here - www.vetsac.org.uk/Results-2020.html
Parkruns
TAC 'winners' included -
Coldham Common - Luke Fisher 16.20
Milton Keynes - Steve Strange 16.36
The Leas - Lucy Reid 16.59
Maidstone - Jacqui O'Reilly 21.31
Tunbridge Wells - Helen Gaunt 21.38
Hastings - Harriet Woolley 19.24
Above - Dom Brown won the Sheffield Open Cross Country Race and received a trophy that is engraved with the names of the likes of Seb Coe and Ron Hill
Kent Schools Championships, at Dover, Saturday 18th January
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Full results are on the Results 2020 page.
There were TAC individual wins delivered by Matthew Taylor (inter boys) and Lily Slack (junior girls), plus podium places from Henry Taylor, James Kingston, Alex Beeston, George Hopkins, Katie Goodge, Oliver Head and Sophie Slack.
There were some really impressive overall performances in depth and gave us an insight into next year's age groups. For example, TAC had five in the first eight of the junior girls and four of them are still in the same age group next year.
There were TAC individual wins delivered by Matthew Taylor (inter boys) and Lily Slack (junior girls), plus podium places from Henry Taylor, James Kingston, Alex Beeston, George Hopkins, Katie Goodge, Oliver Head and Sophie Slack.
There were some really impressive overall performances in depth and gave us an insight into next year's age groups. For example, TAC had five in the first eight of the junior girls and four of them are still in the same age group next year.
TAC winners - Lily Slack and Matthew Taylor
Sussex Schools Cross Country Championships, at Brighton, Tuesday 14th January
Olivia Breed continued her return to action with a second place finish in the Sussex Schools Junior Girls race (years 8 and 9). Results are here - www.sussexathletics.net/2020-2/
The results just show places and no times.
The results just show places and no times.
Other weekend news, Saturday/Sunday 11th/12th January
Saturday
Surrey Cross Country League, at Beckenham
Cameron Payas running for his second claim club, Guildford and Godalming, finished 18th in the Surrey Cross Country League at Beckenham.
Full results are here - surreyleague.org/slm/race/241/#indiv
Parkruns
There were a few notable parkrun performances and all TAC can be found here -
www.parkrun.com/results/consolidatedclub/?clubNum=2404
Tony Bennett ran 17.09 for 2nd at Bromley
Luke Reeves 17.20, 2nd at Maidstone
Angus Currie 1st at Tunbridge Wells in 19.39
Ben Cole 1st at Orpington in 18.07
Nina Ridge 1st female at Lullingtsone in 23.32
Ella McIntyre 1st female at Malling in 21.07
Sunday
Tonbridge AC Junior 1 mile race
at Judd School Vizards Fields, Hayesden, near Tonbridge
Results are on the Results 2020 page.
Rough n Tumble Multi Terrain Race, Wiltshire
Ben Cole won this race in 65.58, finishing more than six minutes clear of second place.
Surrey Cross Country League, at Beckenham
Cameron Payas running for his second claim club, Guildford and Godalming, finished 18th in the Surrey Cross Country League at Beckenham.
Full results are here - surreyleague.org/slm/race/241/#indiv
Parkruns
There were a few notable parkrun performances and all TAC can be found here -
www.parkrun.com/results/consolidatedclub/?clubNum=2404
Tony Bennett ran 17.09 for 2nd at Bromley
Luke Reeves 17.20, 2nd at Maidstone
Angus Currie 1st at Tunbridge Wells in 19.39
Ben Cole 1st at Orpington in 18.07
Nina Ridge 1st female at Lullingtsone in 23.32
Ella McIntyre 1st female at Malling in 21.07
Sunday
Tonbridge AC Junior 1 mile race
at Judd School Vizards Fields, Hayesden, near Tonbridge
Results are on the Results 2020 page.
Rough n Tumble Multi Terrain Race, Wiltshire
Ben Cole won this race in 65.58, finishing more than six minutes clear of second place.
Sevenoaks School Knole Runs, Saturday 11th January
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More details to follow but there were plenty of TAC athletes running in the Sevenoaks School Knole Runs, including the two race winners Katie Goodge and James Kingston.
Full results are here - www.chiptimingresults.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=61&RId=400&EId=1&dt=0
An Excel version is also on the Results 2020 page.
Plenty of photos on Mark Hookway's Facebook album - www.facebook.com/mark.hookway.5/media_set?set=a.10157750712224788&type=3
Full results are here - www.chiptimingresults.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=61&RId=400&EId=1&dt=0
An Excel version is also on the Results 2020 page.
Plenty of photos on Mark Hookway's Facebook album - www.facebook.com/mark.hookway.5/media_set?set=a.10157750712224788&type=3
Above - Katie Goodge and James Kingston won the two races
Above - some of the TAC runners in action for their schools (plus a few non TAC)
Other weekend news, Saturday and Sunday 4th/5th January
Saturday
Sussex Cross Country Championships, at Bexhill
Nicole Taylor won the women's championship. Fenton Davoren was 14th in the under 17 men's race.
The only other TAC runner was Alan Buckle, who ran in the Wadhurst colours and finished 65th in the men's race..
Full results are on the Results 2020 page.
Essex Cross Country Championships
Steve Strange finished 15th in the senior men's race.
Full results are on the Results 2020 page.
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park 10km road race
Helen Gaunt finished 9th overall in the race and won the women's event in 37.50. This was just fourteen seconds away from her pb set in 2014. Full results are here - racetecresults.com/results.aspx?CId=16586&RId=472
Sunday
British Milers Club Indoor Meeting at Sheffield
800 metres B race - 2nd Simon Coppard 1.53.26
1500 metres A race - 5th Kieran Reilly 3.47.25
Full results are here - britishmilersclub.com/content/bmcitemdisplay.aspx?itemid=1634
Penshurst 5 mile race
Ben Cole followed up his second place in the Kent Champs by winning from James Kingston and James Taylor.
Full results are here - www.stuweb.co.uk/race/2rj
Sussex Cross Country Championships, at Bexhill
Nicole Taylor won the women's championship. Fenton Davoren was 14th in the under 17 men's race.
The only other TAC runner was Alan Buckle, who ran in the Wadhurst colours and finished 65th in the men's race..
Full results are on the Results 2020 page.
Essex Cross Country Championships
Steve Strange finished 15th in the senior men's race.
Full results are on the Results 2020 page.
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park 10km road race
Helen Gaunt finished 9th overall in the race and won the women's event in 37.50. This was just fourteen seconds away from her pb set in 2014. Full results are here - racetecresults.com/results.aspx?CId=16586&RId=472
Sunday
British Milers Club Indoor Meeting at Sheffield
800 metres B race - 2nd Simon Coppard 1.53.26
1500 metres A race - 5th Kieran Reilly 3.47.25
Full results are here - britishmilersclub.com/content/bmcitemdisplay.aspx?itemid=1634
Penshurst 5 mile race
Ben Cole followed up his second place in the Kent Champs by winning from James Kingston and James Taylor.
Full results are here - www.stuweb.co.uk/race/2rj
Kent Cross Country Championships, at Brands Hatch, Saturday 4th January
Videos loaded !
I have posted the full results on the Results 2020 page.
TAC captured 8 of the 10 team championships, although the only individual winner was Katie Goodge in the under 17 women's event.
It was the first time since 2010 that we have won 8 team golds and the first time ever that all 10 teams have won a medal.
Senior Men 1st 6 to score and 1st 12 to score Team
2nd Ben Cole, 3rd Corey De'Ath, 4th Cameron Payas, 7th Jamie Goodge, 8th Michael Ellis, 10th Dom Brown.
The top performances probably came from Cameron, Jamie and Michael, all enjoying their best form, whilst of the veterans Anthony Bennett and James Beeston maybe stood out. However, special mention to Ben Reynolds who still managed to score in the team of 12 contest, despite being in the over 55 age group.
Senior Women 1st 3 to score and 1st 6 to score Team
2nd Lucy Reid, 3rd Phoebe Barker.
Harriet Woolley pipped Alice Wood on the line for the third scorer spot.
Under 20 Women 1st Team
7th Abianne Coates, 9th Steph Puxty, 10th Meghan Watson
The girls did well to be the only team to complete a score, in one of the toughest age groups.
Under 20 Men 1st Team
3rd James Kingston, 4th Dan Schofield, 5th Adam Van der Plas
Under 17 Men 1st Team
3rd Matthew Taylor, 5th Alex Beeston, 6th Fraser Gordon, 8th Henry Taylor
Matthew Taylor was close to some of the top under 17 and 20 athletes in the country, whilst Fraser showed much better form.
Under 17 Women 2nd Team
1st Katie Goodge, 9th Alex Evans, 11th Flora Currie.
Katie Goodge was the only TAC individual winner on the day.
Under 15 Boys 1st Team
5th Josh Prendergast, 6th Adam Jeddo, 7th Ed Coutts, 9th Ananjan Ganguli
Adam Jeddo might have been the standout performance from the group.
Under 15 Girls 3rd Team
2nd Sophie Slack, 4th Olivia Breed, 20th Ella Ayden
Olivia Breed has done a great job in battling back from a freak accident a few months ago.
Ella Ayden had an excellent race to score for the team.
Under 13 Boys 1st Team
6th Tom Daly, 7th Harrison Fraser, 8th Tim McLain
It was good too see Tim McLain back near his best. Ben Thomas made his club debut.
Under 13 Girls 1st Team
2nd Lily Slack, 5th Penny Horne, 8th Georgia Conroy
Penny and Georgia had particularly good races.
There are plenty of photos on Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
TAC captured 8 of the 10 team championships, although the only individual winner was Katie Goodge in the under 17 women's event.
It was the first time since 2010 that we have won 8 team golds and the first time ever that all 10 teams have won a medal.
Senior Men 1st 6 to score and 1st 12 to score Team
2nd Ben Cole, 3rd Corey De'Ath, 4th Cameron Payas, 7th Jamie Goodge, 8th Michael Ellis, 10th Dom Brown.
The top performances probably came from Cameron, Jamie and Michael, all enjoying their best form, whilst of the veterans Anthony Bennett and James Beeston maybe stood out. However, special mention to Ben Reynolds who still managed to score in the team of 12 contest, despite being in the over 55 age group.
Senior Women 1st 3 to score and 1st 6 to score Team
2nd Lucy Reid, 3rd Phoebe Barker.
Harriet Woolley pipped Alice Wood on the line for the third scorer spot.
Under 20 Women 1st Team
7th Abianne Coates, 9th Steph Puxty, 10th Meghan Watson
The girls did well to be the only team to complete a score, in one of the toughest age groups.
Under 20 Men 1st Team
3rd James Kingston, 4th Dan Schofield, 5th Adam Van der Plas
Under 17 Men 1st Team
3rd Matthew Taylor, 5th Alex Beeston, 6th Fraser Gordon, 8th Henry Taylor
Matthew Taylor was close to some of the top under 17 and 20 athletes in the country, whilst Fraser showed much better form.
Under 17 Women 2nd Team
1st Katie Goodge, 9th Alex Evans, 11th Flora Currie.
Katie Goodge was the only TAC individual winner on the day.
Under 15 Boys 1st Team
5th Josh Prendergast, 6th Adam Jeddo, 7th Ed Coutts, 9th Ananjan Ganguli
Adam Jeddo might have been the standout performance from the group.
Under 15 Girls 3rd Team
2nd Sophie Slack, 4th Olivia Breed, 20th Ella Ayden
Olivia Breed has done a great job in battling back from a freak accident a few months ago.
Ella Ayden had an excellent race to score for the team.
Under 13 Boys 1st Team
6th Tom Daly, 7th Harrison Fraser, 8th Tim McLain
It was good too see Tim McLain back near his best. Ben Thomas made his club debut.
Under 13 Girls 1st Team
2nd Lily Slack, 5th Penny Horne, 8th Georgia Conroy
Penny and Georgia had particularly good races.
There are plenty of photos on Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
Above - some of the successful TAC squads at the Kent Championships
Above - some of the TAC 'star' performers at the Kent Championships
Lamberhurst New Years Day 10k and 5k, 1st January
There were a number of TAC at Lamberhurst on the first morning of the new decade.
10km
Men overall positions 11th Alan Buckle 40.03, 12th Mark Pitcairn-Knowles 40.11, Tony Fullbrook 45.29
Women 2nd Tina Oldershaw 41.38, Rachel Fagg 46.44, Eva Kolivoskova-Martin 47.39
5km
Men overall 1st Nathan Chapman 16.52, 2nd Huxley Crush 18.19
Women 1st Becky Morrish 19.50, Nina Ridge 20.49, Kim Cross 23.40, Angie Crush 27.04
Full results are here - www.nice-work.org.uk/races/lamberhurst-new-years/2020
10km
Men overall positions 11th Alan Buckle 40.03, 12th Mark Pitcairn-Knowles 40.11, Tony Fullbrook 45.29
Women 2nd Tina Oldershaw 41.38, Rachel Fagg 46.44, Eva Kolivoskova-Martin 47.39
5km
Men overall 1st Nathan Chapman 16.52, 2nd Huxley Crush 18.19
Women 1st Becky Morrish 19.50, Nina Ridge 20.49, Kim Cross 23.40, Angie Crush 27.04
Full results are here - www.nice-work.org.uk/races/lamberhurst-new-years/2020
Staplehurst 10 miles, Sunday 29th December
Ben Cole was the overall winner in 51.43. Helen Gaunt was second in the women's race in 65.40.
Full results are here - results.netiming.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=20008&RId=86
Full results are here - results.netiming.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=20008&RId=86
Parkrun catch ups !
It's interesting to see where TAC runners pop up around the parkrun circuit at Christmas and the New Year. The Tonbridge course was under deep flooding at one stage and when it cleared the bridge across the river had sustained some damage that meant further postponements.
TAC results are here - www.parkrun.com/results/consolidatedclub/?clubNum=2404
Here are a sample of results though -
Male 'winners'
Great Lines 25th December - Cameron Payas 16.08
Chelmsford 28th December - Steve Strange 16.32
The Leas 21st December - Fintan Kavanagh 17.08
Queens (Belfast) 28th December - James Taylor 17.16
Sittingbourne 28th December - Fintan Kavanagh 18.58
Squeereys Winery 28th December - Dan Schofield 19.58
Also 2nd Lydiard parkrun Ben Cole 2nd 15.48 21st December
Female 'winners'
Jersey 28th December - Lily Slack 19.28
Hastings 28th December - Becky Morrish 19.28
Kingdom 21st December - Helen Gaunt 22.14
Kingdom 28th December - Nina Ridge 22.24
Tunbridge Wells 21st December - Georgia Conroy 23.25
Dartford 21st December - Lucy Kingston 23.50
TAC results are here - www.parkrun.com/results/consolidatedclub/?clubNum=2404
Here are a sample of results though -
Male 'winners'
Great Lines 25th December - Cameron Payas 16.08
Chelmsford 28th December - Steve Strange 16.32
The Leas 21st December - Fintan Kavanagh 17.08
Queens (Belfast) 28th December - James Taylor 17.16
Sittingbourne 28th December - Fintan Kavanagh 18.58
Squeereys Winery 28th December - Dan Schofield 19.58
Also 2nd Lydiard parkrun Ben Cole 2nd 15.48 21st December
Female 'winners'
Jersey 28th December - Lily Slack 19.28
Hastings 28th December - Becky Morrish 19.28
Kingdom 21st December - Helen Gaunt 22.14
Kingdom 28th December - Nina Ridge 22.24
Tunbridge Wells 21st December - Georgia Conroy 23.25
Dartford 21st December - Lucy Kingston 23.50
TAC Christmas Pudding Race, Boxing Day Handicap, Thursday 26th December
Video loaded !
Full results are on the Results 2019 page
Corey De'Ath won and was the fastest overall. Nicole Taylor ran the fastest female time and was the first to finish.
Corey De'Ath won and was the fastest overall. Nicole Taylor ran the fastest female time and was the first to finish.
Corey De'Ath won the TAC Boxing Day Handicap Race and had the fastest time
Christmas Eve Training, 24th December
Well done everyone who came along for the Christmas Eve training session - almost 80 of you.
A summary is on the Training completed page.
A summary is on the Training completed page.
Kings Hill Sports Park 10k, Sunday 22nd December
Mark Pitcairn-Knowles finished 4th and Tina Oldershaw 7th and first female.
Full results are here - www.nice-work.org.uk/races/Kings-Hill-Christmas/2019
Full results are here - www.nice-work.org.uk/races/Kings-Hill-Christmas/2019
South of Thames Cross Country Championship, at Lloyd Park, Croydon, Saturday 21st December
Results are now on the Results 2019 page.
Women - 1st team
1st Nicole Taylor 2nd Lucy Reid, 3rd Phoebe Barker, 5th Alice Wood, 11th Harriet Woolley, 20th Alex Crockford, 29th Becky Morrish, 49th Lucy Thompson, 85th Grazia Manzotti
Men - 4th team
2nd Corey De'Ath, 4th Kieran Reilly, 10th Jamie Goodge, 44th Dan Bradley, 55th Steve Strange, 64th Luke Hooper, 71st Tony Bennett, 236th Scott Shurmer, 239th Richard Sargent.
Women - 1st team
1st Nicole Taylor 2nd Lucy Reid, 3rd Phoebe Barker, 5th Alice Wood, 11th Harriet Woolley, 20th Alex Crockford, 29th Becky Morrish, 49th Lucy Thompson, 85th Grazia Manzotti
Men - 4th team
2nd Corey De'Ath, 4th Kieran Reilly, 10th Jamie Goodge, 44th Dan Bradley, 55th Steve Strange, 64th Luke Hooper, 71st Tony Bennett, 236th Scott Shurmer, 239th Richard Sargent.
Above - TAC men and women (first 7 home)
Above - TAC women 1st, 2nd, 3rd - Nicole Taylor, Lucy Reid, Phoebe Barker
Above - Corey De'Ath 2nd and Kieran Reilly 4th
TAC Christmas and New Year Training Schedule
I have posted the plan for training across the Christmas and New Year period on the Training Planned page. All the 'extra' sessions at Knole Park and the like are open to all ages and abilities.
Additionally, Steve Keywood has announced details of the Boxing Day handicap. See the file below.
Additionally, Steve Keywood has announced details of the Boxing Day handicap. See the file below.
| 2019_tac_christmas_pudding_race.pdf |
Kent Cross Country League, at Footscray Meadows, Saturday 14th December
Videos loaded !
Full results are now on the Results 2019 page.
Plenty of photos on Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
A few results in summary -
Senior Men - 1st Team. 1st Corey De'Ath, 2nd Kieran Reilly, 5th James Kingston, 6th Jamie Bryant, 7th Sean Molloy, 8th Michael Ellis
Under 17 Men - 1st Team. 2nd Matthew Taylor, 3rd Henry Taylor, 4th Alex Beeston, 5th Matthew Dubery, 6th Fintan Kavanagh
Under 17 Women - 10th Noémie Thomson
Under 15 Boys 1st Team. 3rd Jamie MacDonald, 4th Ed Coutts, 5th George Hopkins, 9th Jamie Witz, 10th Huxley Crush
Under 15 Girls - 2nd Team. 2nd Sophie Slack, 16th Annabelle Hales
Under 13 Boys - 2nd Team. 3rd Tom Daly, 7th James Petrie, 8th Harrison Fraser, 9th Oliver Head, 10th Lucas Gorrill
Under 13 Girls - 1st Team. 1st Lily Slack
Plenty of photos on Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
A few results in summary -
Senior Men - 1st Team. 1st Corey De'Ath, 2nd Kieran Reilly, 5th James Kingston, 6th Jamie Bryant, 7th Sean Molloy, 8th Michael Ellis
Under 17 Men - 1st Team. 2nd Matthew Taylor, 3rd Henry Taylor, 4th Alex Beeston, 5th Matthew Dubery, 6th Fintan Kavanagh
Under 17 Women - 10th Noémie Thomson
Under 15 Boys 1st Team. 3rd Jamie MacDonald, 4th Ed Coutts, 5th George Hopkins, 9th Jamie Witz, 10th Huxley Crush
Under 15 Girls - 2nd Team. 2nd Sophie Slack, 16th Annabelle Hales
Under 13 Boys - 2nd Team. 3rd Tom Daly, 7th James Petrie, 8th Harrison Fraser, 9th Oliver Head, 10th Lucas Gorrill
Under 13 Girls - 1st Team. 1st Lily Slack
Above - TAC winners Corey De'Ath and Lily Slack
Above - Two of the 'outstanding' TAC performances from Mark Coates and Jamie MacDonald
Above - Three TAC cross country debuts from Ollie White (1537), Kavel Patel and James Petrie
Above - some of the other TAC athletes running well
Tonbridge AC Junior 1 mile race, Sunday 8th December
Results are now on the Results 2019 page.
West Yorkshire Cross Country League, at Cleckheaton, Sunday 8th December
James Puxty finished 10th overall and first under 20 in this league race, representing Leeds.
Full results are here - www.westyorkshireathletics.org.uk/R4Cleck2019.htm
Full results are here - www.westyorkshireathletics.org.uk/R4Cleck2019.htm
European Cross Country Championships, Lisbon, Portugal, Sunday 8th December
Cameron Payas finished 75th in the senior men's race as he represented Gibraltar.
Full results are here - www.european-athletics.org/competitions/european-cross-country-championships/2019/athletics/event/mens-senior/phase=atm300100/index.html?intcmp=[#]-schline-calltoaction
Full results are here - www.european-athletics.org/competitions/european-cross-country-championships/2019/athletics/event/mens-senior/phase=atm300100/index.html?intcmp=[#]-schline-calltoaction
Above - Cameron Payas at the European Cross Country Championships
Telford 10k rod race, Sunday 8th December
Lucy Reid ran a pb of 34.23, improving her best by 15s from 2017, whilst Ben Cole ran 30.28, just 15s away from his best ever time.
Full results are here - results.eventchiptiming.com/results.aspx?CId=16202&RId=8193&EId=1&dt=0
Full results are here - results.eventchiptiming.com/results.aspx?CId=16202&RId=8193&EId=1&dt=0
Above - Ben Cole and Lucy Reid in action at the Telford 10k
Photos courtesy of Richard Owen
Photos courtesy of Richard Owen
South of England Inter Counties Cross Country Championships, at Horspath
near Oxford, Saturday 7th December
Videos loaded !
Full results are here - www.race-results.co.uk/results/2019/seaainter19.pdf
A summary of the TAC performances and full results are on the Results 2019 page.
Unfortunately, I was unable to travel to the event after being unwell, but Mark PK has captured some footage that I will make available.
There were some impressive performances by the looks of it but I would have to pick out Penny Horne having a storming run for 12th in the under 13 girls' race, which must be her best ever. She was actually running for the Kent B team.
Top 10 places were achieved by Lily Slack (4th u13), Sophie Slack (5th u15) and Matthew Taylor (5th u17).
A summary of the TAC performances and full results are on the Results 2019 page.
Unfortunately, I was unable to travel to the event after being unwell, but Mark PK has captured some footage that I will make available.
There were some impressive performances by the looks of it but I would have to pick out Penny Horne having a storming run for 12th in the under 13 girls' race, which must be her best ever. She was actually running for the Kent B team.
Top 10 places were achieved by Lily Slack (4th u13), Sophie Slack (5th u15) and Matthew Taylor (5th u17).
South of England Masters/Veterans Cross Country Championships, at Horspath
near Oxford, Saturday 7th December
Full results are here - www.race-results.co.uk/results/2019/seaamasters19.pdf
A summary of the TAC performances and full results are on the Results 2019 page.
The TAC over 60 men's team missed a medal on the position of the last scorer.
TAC can almost claim a 1-2 in the M55 category as Ben Reynolds and Andy Howey ran for their first claim clubs !
A summary of the TAC performances and full results are on the Results 2019 page.
The TAC over 60 men's team missed a medal on the position of the last scorer.
TAC can almost claim a 1-2 in the M55 category as Ben Reynolds and Andy Howey ran for their first claim clubs !
English Schools Cross Country Cup Final, at Spinkhill, Derbyshire, Saturday 7th December
Full results are here - www.schoolsathletics.net/esaa/v2/2019/xccup/xccup19results.php
I have also posted the results on the Results 2019 page, with those who have competed for TAC highlighted.
Judd School won the Inter boys trophy with all four scorers being TAC, whilst Sevenoaks School finished third in the Junior girls event, with their first three scorers being Tonbridge AC.
I have also posted the results on the Results 2019 page, with those who have competed for TAC highlighted.
Judd School won the Inter boys trophy with all four scorers being TAC, whilst Sevenoaks School finished third in the Junior girls event, with their first three scorers being Tonbridge AC.
Oxford vs Cambridge Varsity Cross Country Match, at Wimbledon Common, Saturday 7th December
Although unofficial at the time of writing Phoebe Barker (Cambridge) finished 5th in the women's race and Miles Weatherseed (14th) in the men's race. Cambridge won both matches.
Above - Miles Weatherseed (centre) and Phoebe Barker in action at the Varsity match
Photos courtesy of Richard Owen
Photos courtesy of Richard Owen
Jeskyns Woods 10k, Saturday 7th December
Liz Weeks finished 2nd overall and first female in this trail race in 42.13. Full results are here -
www.nice-work.org.uk/races/FC100-Jeskyns/2019
www.nice-work.org.uk/races/FC100-Jeskyns/2019
Parkruns, Saturday 7th December
Scanning the parkrun results for TAC performances here are a few -
Dunstable Downs - 1st Jamie Bryant 17.12 (course record by 14s)
Raphael (Romford) - 1st Steve Strange 16.15
Tonbridge - 1st female Helen Gaunt 19.38
Tunbridge Wells - 1st female Georgia Conroy 23.28
Kingdom (Penshurst) - 1st female Eva Kolivoskova-Martin 24.55
Dunstable Downs - 1st Jamie Bryant 17.12 (course record by 14s)
Raphael (Romford) - 1st Steve Strange 16.15
Tonbridge - 1st female Helen Gaunt 19.38
Tunbridge Wells - 1st female Georgia Conroy 23.28
Kingdom (Penshurst) - 1st female Eva Kolivoskova-Martin 24.55
Ian 'Fred' Rendall
Ian Rendall, known as 'Fred' to many of us passed away on Tuesday at the age of 73. Ian was a long time member of TAC and father to Julian and Elise, who are both club members.
Ian was running for TAC back in the 70s when I joined the club and I can often remember him turning the pace up towards the end of hard club runs around Tunbridge Wells, when we would all meet at the no longer existing Ridgeway School.
His funeral will be held on Wednesday 18th December at 12 noon at:
Tunbridge Wells Chapel
Benhall Mill Road
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN2 5JJ
Followed by a gathering at:
Mercure Tunbridge Wells Hotel
Tonbridge Road
Pembury
Tunbridge Wells
TN2 4QL
Ian was running for TAC back in the 70s when I joined the club and I can often remember him turning the pace up towards the end of hard club runs around Tunbridge Wells, when we would all meet at the no longer existing Ridgeway School.
His funeral will be held on Wednesday 18th December at 12 noon at:
Tunbridge Wells Chapel
Benhall Mill Road
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN2 5JJ
Followed by a gathering at:
Mercure Tunbridge Wells Hotel
Tonbridge Road
Pembury
Tunbridge Wells
TN2 4QL
Other weekend news, Saturday and Sunday 30th November and 1st December
Saturday
Hampshire Cross Country League, at Aldershot
Corey De'Ath running for his second claim club, finished 3rd in the Hampshire Cross Country League, Senior Men's race at Aldershot. Results will appear here - www.hampshireathletics.org.uk/results/2019/20191130_hlmen.html
Oxford vs Cambridge Varsity B team race
Lucy Thomson finished 15th, representing Cambridge University.
Sunday
Gibraltar Road Race League
Cameron Payas finished 3rd in this road race in 20.04. Jake Wightman won in 1round 18.30.
Thanet 10 mile road race
Greg Cole finished 4th in 60.08 and Matt Dennis 5th in 60.15. Full results are here -
resultscui.active.com/events/AlanGreenMemorial10MileRace
Oxfordshire Cross Country League at Cirencester
Ben Cole racing for his second claim club, Swindon, won the second race in the series.
Full results are here - oxonxc.org.uk/files/results/2019_21.txt
Hampshire Cross Country League, at Aldershot
Corey De'Ath running for his second claim club, finished 3rd in the Hampshire Cross Country League, Senior Men's race at Aldershot. Results will appear here - www.hampshireathletics.org.uk/results/2019/20191130_hlmen.html
Oxford vs Cambridge Varsity B team race
Lucy Thomson finished 15th, representing Cambridge University.
Sunday
Gibraltar Road Race League
Cameron Payas finished 3rd in this road race in 20.04. Jake Wightman won in 1round 18.30.
Thanet 10 mile road race
Greg Cole finished 4th in 60.08 and Matt Dennis 5th in 60.15. Full results are here -
resultscui.active.com/events/AlanGreenMemorial10MileRace
Oxfordshire Cross Country League at Cirencester
Ben Cole racing for his second claim club, Swindon, won the second race in the series.
Full results are here - oxonxc.org.uk/files/results/2019_21.txt
Victory 5 mile road race, Portsmouth, Sunday 1st December
Lucy Reid won the women's race in 27.04. This was a personal best at the distance, being a second quicker than her winning time last year, which was the TAC club record.
Full results are here - results.sporthive.com/events/6606192221381389824/races/1
Full results are here - results.sporthive.com/events/6606192221381389824/races/1
Valencia Marathon, Spain, Sunday 1st December
Becky Morrish made he debut over the marathon distance and judged it superbly to run 2.58.09, running the second half faster than the first. I believe this will move her to second on the TAC all time women's rankings behind Maria Heslop's 2.56.56.
Becky Morrish - 2.58.09 marathon debut in Spain
Kent Veterans/Masters Cross Country Championships, at Dartford, Saturday30th November
Videos loaded !
Full results are on the Results 2019 page.
Mark Pitcairn-Knowles kindly produced some footage from the championships and has posted on his You Tube page. Unfortunately he couldn't film the race that he competed in !
TAC summary -
Over 35 women - 1st team. 3rd Liz Weeks, 4th Claire Day, 9th Nichola Evans
Over 45 women - 1st team. 2nd Tina Oldershaw, 5th Nina Ridge
Over 65 women - 1st Sue James
Over 40 men - 3rd team
Over 50 men - 2nd team. 1st Ben Reynolds
Over 60 men- 1st Ross Kinloch
Mark Pitcairn-Knowles kindly produced some footage from the championships and has posted on his You Tube page. Unfortunately he couldn't film the race that he competed in !
TAC summary -
Over 35 women - 1st team. 3rd Liz Weeks, 4th Claire Day, 9th Nichola Evans
Over 45 women - 1st team. 2nd Tina Oldershaw, 5th Nina Ridge
Over 65 women - 1st Sue James
Over 40 men - 3rd team
Over 50 men - 2nd team. 1st Ben Reynolds
Over 60 men- 1st Ross Kinloch
Silicon Valley Turkey Trot 5km Elite Race, Thursday 28th November
Chris Olley finished fifth in a very strong field at this 5km road race in 14.03.
Full results are here - www.runraceresults.com/Secure/RaceResults.cfm?ID=RCSV2019
Full results are here - www.runraceresults.com/Secure/RaceResults.cfm?ID=RCSV2019
Crowborough 10k and 5k road race, Sunday 24th November
Video loaded !
TAC filled the first three places, led home by Ryan Driscoll in 33.12, from Jamie Bryant (33.26) and Michael Ellis (33.31). Tony Bennett with 39.48 completed the scoring four to win the team event. Alan Buckle was 30th in 41.52 and Tina Oldershaw 38th/4th female in 42.27.
Eva Kolivoskova-Martin was third female in the 5k with 25.03.
The course is notoriously on a big hill, so necessitating two big climbs, one on each lap. Ryan won despite having a hip issue that at one stage slowed him to a walk.
Full results are here - www.nice-work.org.uk/races/the-crowborough-10k/2019
Eva Kolivoskova-Martin was third female in the 5k with 25.03.
The course is notoriously on a big hill, so necessitating two big climbs, one on each lap. Ryan won despite having a hip issue that at one stage slowed him to a walk.
Full results are here - www.nice-work.org.uk/races/the-crowborough-10k/2019
TAC winning team at Crowborough
Jamie Bryant 2nd, Ryan Driscoll 1st, Tony Bennett 16th and Michael Ellis 3rd
Jamie Bryant 2nd, Ryan Driscoll 1st, Tony Bennett 16th and Michael Ellis 3rd
NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) Cross Country Championships
at Terre Haute, Indiana, USA, Saturday 23rd November
James West finished 74th. Full results are here -
live.pttiming.com/xc-ptt.html?mid=1860
live.pttiming.com/xc-ptt.html?mid=1860
British Cross Challenge, including European Trials, at Sefton Park, Liverpool, Saturday 23rd November
Videos loaded !
TAC in summary -
Senior women - 25th Phoebe Barker (7th u23)
Senior men - 60th Max Nicholls, 74th Alasdair Kinloch, 78th Jamie Goodge.
Undef 20 men - 71st Dan Schofield
Under 17 women - 12th Katie Goodge
Full results are here - results.sporthive.com/events/6603959577098584064
Senior women - 25th Phoebe Barker (7th u23)
Senior men - 60th Max Nicholls, 74th Alasdair Kinloch, 78th Jamie Goodge.
Undef 20 men - 71st Dan Schofield
Under 17 women - 12th Katie Goodge
Full results are here - results.sporthive.com/events/6603959577098584064
South of Thames Team Race, at Morden, Saturday 23rd November
Provisional TAC results -
Greg Cole 26th, Tony Bennett 47th, Mark Pitcairn-Knowles 103rd, Alan Newman 184th , Scott Shurmer approx 213th.
Sue James 104th female.
Results on the Results 2019 page.
Greg Cole 26th, Tony Bennett 47th, Mark Pitcairn-Knowles 103rd, Alan Newman 184th , Scott Shurmer approx 213th.
Sue James 104th female.
Results on the Results 2019 page.
Parkruns, Saturday 23rd November
After all the rain some of the parkrun courses were more difficult to deal with than normal. TAC 'winners' included -
Bromley - Steve Strange 16.06
Tunbridge Wells - Ben Murphy 17.59, Penny Horne 21.53
Tonbridge - James Kingston 16.53
Full results are here - www.parkrun.com/results/consolidatedclub/?clubNum=2404
Bromley - Steve Strange 16.06
Tunbridge Wells - Ben Murphy 17.59, Penny Horne 21.53
Tonbridge - James Kingston 16.53
Full results are here - www.parkrun.com/results/consolidatedclub/?clubNum=2404
Maidstone District Schools, Friday 22nd November
Back around 40 years ago there were district championships held all over Kent in order to qualify to the District teams that competed in the Kent Schools Championships. However, that's not the case today, although Maidstone is at least one area that maintains the tradition and today held their championships in Mote Park.
The only result I have is that TAC's Ella McIntyre won the Junior Girls race for year's 8 and 9.
The only result I have is that TAC's Ella McIntyre won the Junior Girls race for year's 8 and 9.
Kent Cross Country Teams Selected for 7th December
Kent Athletics have announced the teams to take part on 7th December at the South of England Inter Counties, at Horspath near Oxford. Details are here -
www.dropbox.com/s/gt28yvhh4wcsmx1/SEAA%20XC%20DEC%2019.ods?dl=0
By my calculations there are something like 33 TAC runners In the teams, plus a few named as reserves. There are no under 20 men or senior men's events.
www.dropbox.com/s/gt28yvhh4wcsmx1/SEAA%20XC%20DEC%2019.ods?dl=0
By my calculations there are something like 33 TAC runners In the teams, plus a few named as reserves. There are no under 20 men or senior men's events.
Cyprus International 4 Day Challenge, Thursday 21st to Sunday 24th November
Liz Weeks is competing in this challenge event that includes four races in four days.
Full results are here - www.resultsbase.net/event/5162/results?round=12061&fbclid=IwAR3iNAHvDlLwkE3QBZqYT1TZ-bpgcuruKAJL2E0Q3yA01oFyZG0UUlKvklA&gender=F
Thursday 6km Time Trial - 4th female 23.34
Friday Hill Climb - 2nd 62.47
Saturday Trail Half Marathon - 2nd 94.05
Sunday 10km 4th 40.13
Full results are here - www.resultsbase.net/event/5162/results?round=12061&fbclid=IwAR3iNAHvDlLwkE3QBZqYT1TZ-bpgcuruKAJL2E0Q3yA01oFyZG0UUlKvklA&gender=F
Thursday 6km Time Trial - 4th female 23.34
Friday Hill Climb - 2nd 62.47
Saturday Trail Half Marathon - 2nd 94.05
Sunday 10km 4th 40.13
Swindon 10k, Sunday 17th November
Slightly late to be included in the weekend round up but Ben Cole showed he has recovered from the Berlin Marathon by winning the Swindon 10k by more than two minutes in 30.50. Ben was representing his second claim club, Swindon, where he lives. Full results are here - www.stuweb.co.uk/race/2qJ/
Pacific Association Cross Country Championships, Golden Gate Park,
San Francisco, USA, Sunday 17th November
Chis Olley won the Pacific Association Championships over 10km in Golden Gate Park, leaving 2.11 marathon runner, Brendan Gregg, in second place. Chris claims there was a bit of mud on the course, despite the photo evidence below !
Full results are here - www.pausatf.org/data/2019/XCChamps2019.html
Full results are here - www.pausatf.org/data/2019/XCChamps2019.html
Chris Olley (black kit) won in San Francisco
Sunday news, 17th November
It's been a busy day on the road at various venues, plus the TAC Junior 1 mile races.
Marden Half Marathon
Nichola Evans was 2nd female in 89.48
Mark Schofield ran 1.40.12, which is a debut.
Full results are here, with the 10k (see below) -
results.netiming.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=20008&RId=85&EId=2
Marden 10k
Luke Reeves won in 35.05, which is a big pb by 1.57 !
Jacqui O'Reilly was 2nd female in 42.12
Brighton 10k
Becky Morrish 37.43 (pb by 5s), Helen Gaunt 38.51 (best since 2013), Claire Day 39.18 (pb by 4s), Alan Buckle (M60) 40.14 Annabel Carter 43.50 (pb by 1.11) Nathan Chapman also ran 33.49 (pb is 33.45) but is not in the official results. To be corrected.
Full results are here -
results.sporthive.com/events/6592352123175226880
Fulham 10k
Adam Roeder 37.07 (pb 2.07), Mark Pitcairn-Knowles 39.45, Jason Barton 41.14 (debut), Penny Pilbeam 43.43 (pb by 1.20), Tony Fullbrook 44.19, Kim Cross 47.31 (pb by 1.01), Deniz Bowart 49.07 (pb by 1.43)
Full results are here -
results.sporthive.com/events/6593058855634764288/races/469141
Bedgebury Half Marathon
David Suddes 1.47.24
Full results here - www.nice-work.org.uk/races/Bedgebury-Half/2019
Tonbridge AC Junior 1 mile race, at Vizards Playing Fields, Judd School
The race was won by TAC's Arno Dale in 6.27 from William Bachelor in 6.33
Many thanks to Harrison Fraser for helping to 'hare' the race and his sister Maria helping the back markers around.
Results are on the Results 2019 page.
Gibraltar Road Runners League 4km
Cameron Payas ran in his native Gibraltar, finishing third in a 4km road race.
Marden Half Marathon
Nichola Evans was 2nd female in 89.48
Mark Schofield ran 1.40.12, which is a debut.
Full results are here, with the 10k (see below) -
results.netiming.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=20008&RId=85&EId=2
Marden 10k
Luke Reeves won in 35.05, which is a big pb by 1.57 !
Jacqui O'Reilly was 2nd female in 42.12
Brighton 10k
Becky Morrish 37.43 (pb by 5s), Helen Gaunt 38.51 (best since 2013), Claire Day 39.18 (pb by 4s), Alan Buckle (M60) 40.14 Annabel Carter 43.50 (pb by 1.11) Nathan Chapman also ran 33.49 (pb is 33.45) but is not in the official results. To be corrected.
Full results are here -
results.sporthive.com/events/6592352123175226880
Fulham 10k
Adam Roeder 37.07 (pb 2.07), Mark Pitcairn-Knowles 39.45, Jason Barton 41.14 (debut), Penny Pilbeam 43.43 (pb by 1.20), Tony Fullbrook 44.19, Kim Cross 47.31 (pb by 1.01), Deniz Bowart 49.07 (pb by 1.43)
Full results are here -
results.sporthive.com/events/6593058855634764288/races/469141
Bedgebury Half Marathon
David Suddes 1.47.24
Full results here - www.nice-work.org.uk/races/Bedgebury-Half/2019
Tonbridge AC Junior 1 mile race, at Vizards Playing Fields, Judd School
The race was won by TAC's Arno Dale in 6.27 from William Bachelor in 6.33
Many thanks to Harrison Fraser for helping to 'hare' the race and his sister Maria helping the back markers around.
Results are on the Results 2019 page.
Gibraltar Road Runners League 4km
Cameron Payas ran in his native Gibraltar, finishing third in a 4km road race.
TAC at the Fulham 10k
Tony Fullbrook, Kim Cross, Penny Pilbeam, Deniz Bowart, Adam Roeder, Mark Opitcairn-Knowles
Tony Fullbrook, Kim Cross, Penny Pilbeam, Deniz Bowart, Adam Roeder, Mark Opitcairn-Knowles
Other Friday and Saturday News, 15th and 16th November
Friday
West Regional Cross Country Championships, Colfax, Washington, USA
James West had a good run over 10km in the West Regional NCAA Championships, finishing 22nd and scoring for Oregon. The team qualified for next Saturday's NCAA Championships. Full results are here -
www.rtspt.com/events/ncaa/d1westxc19/mp/#event2
Saturday
British Masters International, at Aintree, Liverpool
Ben Reynolds ran for England in the over 55 race and finished third.
Full results are here - bmaf.org.uk/results/res2019/BIMCCI%202019%20Race%20Results.pdf
Cambridge University Cuppers Race
Phoebe barker won the Cambridge University trials race, for the Varsity match in December, against Oxford University.
Parkruns
TAC 'winners' were -
Men - Bedgebury - Nick Arnott, Kingdom - Thomas Lockhart, Orprington - Tony Bennett, Tunbridge Wells - Zac Jones
Women - Tunbridge Wells - Georgia Conroy, Tonbridge - Nichola Evans
The quickest were James Kingston 16.57 at Tonbridge and Ella McIntyre 20.53 at Malling.
Full TAC results are here - www.parkrun.com/results/consolidatedclub/?clubNum=2404
West Regional Cross Country Championships, Colfax, Washington, USA
James West had a good run over 10km in the West Regional NCAA Championships, finishing 22nd and scoring for Oregon. The team qualified for next Saturday's NCAA Championships. Full results are here -
www.rtspt.com/events/ncaa/d1westxc19/mp/#event2
Saturday
British Masters International, at Aintree, Liverpool
Ben Reynolds ran for England in the over 55 race and finished third.
Full results are here - bmaf.org.uk/results/res2019/BIMCCI%202019%20Race%20Results.pdf
Cambridge University Cuppers Race
Phoebe barker won the Cambridge University trials race, for the Varsity match in December, against Oxford University.
Parkruns
TAC 'winners' were -
Men - Bedgebury - Nick Arnott, Kingdom - Thomas Lockhart, Orprington - Tony Bennett, Tunbridge Wells - Zac Jones
Women - Tunbridge Wells - Georgia Conroy, Tonbridge - Nichola Evans
The quickest were James Kingston 16.57 at Tonbridge and Ella McIntyre 20.53 at Malling.
Full TAC results are here - www.parkrun.com/results/consolidatedclub/?clubNum=2404
Ben Reynolds (right) finished 3rd M55 in the British Masters International, representing England
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James West has qualified with Oregon University for the NCAA Championships, on Saturday 23rd November
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Sevenoaks School Junior Knole Runs, at Knole Park, Friday 15th November
Videos loaded !
There were plenty of TAC members run-in for their schools. We are all getting very used to cold, wet and windy conditions this season ! I managed to capture some video and photos (will put on Facebook). Results awaited but Albert Kreuzberg won the boys' race and Lily Slack was second in the girls'.
Full results are on the Results 2019 page.
Full results are on the Results 2019 page.
Above left - Albert Kreuzberg (401) and Above right - Lily Slack (1558) at the Junior Knole Runs
Tonbridge AC 'Dry Robes' being ordered
Some of you may have seen the Dry Robe's as modelled by Pete Brenchley at Mansfield, Grazia Manzotti on Saturday at the Kent League, the Slack family and others.
A few have wondered about getting one, as they are great for keeping warm and dry on really bad days, either as a spectator or after racing .
They do retail at about £140, so not cheap. I have made some enquiries and they can do ones for a club, although any volume cost is likely to balance with set up/embroidery/delivery charges.
The web site is https://dryrobe.com/collections/dryrobe-advance-long-sleeve
The design would look like the attached.
I have orders for about 14 so far and would like to confirm in the next week ie before next Wednesday.
If you are interested in buying one or more please confirm to me, with size (S,M,L,XL).
We won’t be holding stock due to the expense, but I am happy to organise on this occasion.
If you would like to take a look at one then both myself and Grazia will try and bring to the club tonight and Tuesday, although the one I have is XL and like a tent on some !
Mark
A few have wondered about getting one, as they are great for keeping warm and dry on really bad days, either as a spectator or after racing .
They do retail at about £140, so not cheap. I have made some enquiries and they can do ones for a club, although any volume cost is likely to balance with set up/embroidery/delivery charges.
The web site is https://dryrobe.com/collections/dryrobe-advance-long-sleeve
The design would look like the attached.
I have orders for about 14 so far and would like to confirm in the next week ie before next Wednesday.
If you are interested in buying one or more please confirm to me, with size (S,M,L,XL).
We won’t be holding stock due to the expense, but I am happy to organise on this occasion.
If you would like to take a look at one then both myself and Grazia will try and bring to the club tonight and Tuesday, although the one I have is XL and like a tent on some !
Mark
James Taylor ('JT') awarded Kent Young Official of the Year
JT has been awarded the 'Young Official of the Year' trophy by Kent Athletics. He received his award on Friday 8th November at the Kent Athletics Annual Dinner. James does a great all round job for both the club, the county and the schools, not only in officiating, but organising and also running himself.
James Taylor with his Kent Young Official of the Year award
Monterey Bay Half Marathon, California, USA, Sunday 10th November
Chris Olley made his half marathon debut and finished 13th in Monterey. Chris ran 66.17 to go to third place on the TAC all time rankings behind Henry Pearce at 65.49 and Ben Cole at 66.02.
Full results are here - results.rmraces.live/Big-Sur/events/2019/monterey-bay-half-marathon/results
Full results are here - results.rmraces.live/Big-Sur/events/2019/monterey-bay-half-marathon/results
Other Saturday news, 9th November
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English Schools Cup South East Regional Round, at Judd School
Full results are here - www.schoolsathletics.net/esaa/v2/2019/xccup/xccup19results.php Results with TAC highlighted are on the Results 2019 page. British Cross Challenge, at Milton Keynes videos loaded ! Full results appear here - www.chilternccl.co.uk/results.htm Senior men 30th Ally Kinloch, 38th Jamie Goodge Senior women 9th Phoebe Barker Under 17/20 women 12th Katie Goodge (9th u17) Surrey Mens League, at Wimbledon Common Max Nicholls was running for his second claim club, Kent AC and finished 5th. Cameron Payas also running second claim competed for Guildford and Godalming and finished 27th. Full results will appear here - surreyleague.org/slm/match/112/ North Midlands League at Corby Kiri Marsh finished 2nd in the women's race |
Phoebe Barker at Milton Keynes
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Kent Cross Country League, at Danson Park, Bexleyheath, Saturday 9th November
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Full results are on the Results 2019 page.
A few in summary -
Senior women - 1st in 3 and 6 too core. 4th Alice Wood, 5th Becky Morrish, 8th Liz Weeks, 11th India Nicholson
Under 20 men - 6th Luke Reeves
Under 17 men -1st team. 2nd Matthew Taylor, 4th Henry Taylor, 5th Fintan Kavanagh, 8th Matthew Dubery, 11th Adam Singleterry
Under 17 women - 2nd team. 3rd Noémie Thomson, 8th Alex Evans, 14th Flora Currie
Under 15 boys - 2nd team. 6th Jamie Witz, 8th Ananjan Ganguli, 9th Isaac Arnott, 10th Adam Jeddo, 12th Jamie MacDonald
Under 15 girls - 5th team. 11th Ella McIntyre, 22nd Aimee Holdstock, 26th Ella Ayden
Under 13 boys - 3rd team. 6th Tom Daly, 8th Harrison Fraser, 10th Lucas Gorrill
Under 13 girls - 3rd team. 8th Penny Horne, 9th Lara Jee, 19th Georgia Conroy
A few in summary -
Senior women - 1st in 3 and 6 too core. 4th Alice Wood, 5th Becky Morrish, 8th Liz Weeks, 11th India Nicholson
Under 20 men - 6th Luke Reeves
Under 17 men -1st team. 2nd Matthew Taylor, 4th Henry Taylor, 5th Fintan Kavanagh, 8th Matthew Dubery, 11th Adam Singleterry
Under 17 women - 2nd team. 3rd Noémie Thomson, 8th Alex Evans, 14th Flora Currie
Under 15 boys - 2nd team. 6th Jamie Witz, 8th Ananjan Ganguli, 9th Isaac Arnott, 10th Adam Jeddo, 12th Jamie MacDonald
Under 15 girls - 5th team. 11th Ella McIntyre, 22nd Aimee Holdstock, 26th Ella Ayden
Under 13 boys - 3rd team. 6th Tom Daly, 8th Harrison Fraser, 10th Lucas Gorrill
Under 13 girls - 3rd team. 8th Penny Horne, 9th Lara Jee, 19th Georgia Conroy
The under 17/20 men's race had maybe a unique result as three sets of twins filled the first six positions
Senior Women's squad
Under 13 Boys Team
Under 13 Girls Team