TAC Distance Runners
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PAC-12 Championships, Friday to Sunday, 14th to 16th May
James West ran 3.42.02 in his heat of these Conference Championships and qualified for Sunday's final.
In the final James finished 4th in a seasons best of 3.41.42.
Full results are here - finishedresults.trackscoreboard.com/meets/9620/events
In the final James finished 4th in a seasons best of 3.41.42.
Full results are here - finishedresults.trackscoreboard.com/meets/9620/events
Portland Distance Carnival, Sunday 16th May
George Duggan improved his 1500 metres season's best to 3.48.26, when finishing 6th at this meeting.
Full results are here - www.tfrrs.org/results/70185/4267349/Portland_Distance_Carnival/Men_1500m_Run/
Full results are here - www.tfrrs.org/results/70185/4267349/Portland_Distance_Carnival/Men_1500m_Run/
Betteshanger 5 mile races, Sunday 16th May
Dan Bradley and Nichola Evans won the 5 men's and women's 5 miles races, near Dover, whilst Cain Bradley placed 50th.
Dan and Nichola clearly had terrific runs, so it was frustrating to get reports of a short course, especially when advertised beforehand as accurate.
Full results are here - www.nice-work.org.uk/races/Betteshanger10/2021
Dan and Nichola clearly had terrific runs, so it was frustrating to get reports of a short course, especially when advertised beforehand as accurate.
Full results are here - www.nice-work.org.uk/races/Betteshanger10/2021
The Track Meet, Irvine, California, Saturday 15th May
Chris Olley had a disappointing run over 5000 metres finishing 13th in the men's section 2 race in 14.09.30, which is almost 30s outside his pb.
Wednesday Night Action, 12th May
British Milers Club Meeting, at Linford Christie Stadium, West London
Ben Murphy had his first 800m race of the season and won convincingly in 1.51.63, being two seconds clear.
Full results are here - justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=tvh12.5.21&page=schedule
University of Birmingham Meeting
Miles Weatherseed had one of the best performances of his career, finishing a close third in the men's 1500 metres A race with a new pb of 3.44.93. This was an improvement of 2.2s.
Full results are here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/uobtf2/event/T07/1/1/
Loughborough University Meeting
Simon Coppard ran 3.50.93 for 1500m. Full results are awaited.
Simon's previous pb was 4.10.97 from four years ago and after struggling with various injuries it is great to see him race so well.
PB5k Road Race at Ardingly
Full results are here and also on the Results 2021 page - results.eventchiptiming.com/results.aspx?CId=16202&RId=5034
Women
1st Nicole Taylor 16.08
5th Verity Hopkins 17.02 (pb by 10s)
6th Phoebe Barker 17.02 (road debut, 58s better than parkrun)
21st Harriet Woolley 18.29 (road debut, 26s better than parkrun)
24th Alice Wood 18.34 (road debut)
52nd Sophie Slack 20.22
Men
2nd Stuart Brown 14.48 (pb by 1s)
49th Huxley Crush (u17) 16.19 (road debut, 2.29 better than parkrun)
57th Harry Lawson 16.23 (road debut, equal to parkrun)
114th Tom Woolley (m40) 17.16 (road debut, 16s better than parkrun)
122nd Jason Barton (m40) 17.21 (road debut)
130th Adam Tibbals (m45) 17.28 (road debut, 48s better than parkrun)
154th James Pigot 18.13 (road debut)
157th Anthony Crush (m45) 18.17 (road debut, 1.10 better than parkrun)
182nd Mark Pitcairn-Knowles (m55) 18.47 (pb by 30s, 11s outside parkrun best)
Luke Reeves also ran but did not finish after being on for big pb with 500m to go.
* all comparisons from power of 10
Ben Murphy had his first 800m race of the season and won convincingly in 1.51.63, being two seconds clear.
Full results are here - justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=tvh12.5.21&page=schedule
University of Birmingham Meeting
Miles Weatherseed had one of the best performances of his career, finishing a close third in the men's 1500 metres A race with a new pb of 3.44.93. This was an improvement of 2.2s.
Full results are here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/uobtf2/event/T07/1/1/
Loughborough University Meeting
Simon Coppard ran 3.50.93 for 1500m. Full results are awaited.
Simon's previous pb was 4.10.97 from four years ago and after struggling with various injuries it is great to see him race so well.
PB5k Road Race at Ardingly
Full results are here and also on the Results 2021 page - results.eventchiptiming.com/results.aspx?CId=16202&RId=5034
Women
1st Nicole Taylor 16.08
5th Verity Hopkins 17.02 (pb by 10s)
6th Phoebe Barker 17.02 (road debut, 58s better than parkrun)
21st Harriet Woolley 18.29 (road debut, 26s better than parkrun)
24th Alice Wood 18.34 (road debut)
52nd Sophie Slack 20.22
Men
2nd Stuart Brown 14.48 (pb by 1s)
49th Huxley Crush (u17) 16.19 (road debut, 2.29 better than parkrun)
57th Harry Lawson 16.23 (road debut, equal to parkrun)
114th Tom Woolley (m40) 17.16 (road debut, 16s better than parkrun)
122nd Jason Barton (m40) 17.21 (road debut)
130th Adam Tibbals (m45) 17.28 (road debut, 48s better than parkrun)
154th James Pigot 18.13 (road debut)
157th Anthony Crush (m45) 18.17 (road debut, 1.10 better than parkrun)
182nd Mark Pitcairn-Knowles (m55) 18.47 (pb by 30s, 11s outside parkrun best)
Luke Reeves also ran but did not finish after being on for big pb with 500m to go.
* all comparisons from power of 10
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Above - Nicole Taylor and Stuart Brown headed a string of terrific TAC performances at Ardingly
(photos courtesy of Richard Owen)
(photos courtesy of Richard Owen)
Tonbridge AC Evening Meeting, Tuesday 1st June
Please find in the file below full details of the next meeting that we will be hosting at Tonbridge School.
Entries can be made here - https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/tacdev1/
The cost of entry is £6 per event, to help cover track hire and the cost of electronic timing.
Entries will close at midnight on Friday 28th May. However, should take up be slow we may well open up entries from non TAC members after 21st May, so please enter as soon as possible should you plan to compete.
Every attendee must have completed the health declaration form (do so now if you haven’t and simply report any change in circumstances thereafter) -https://forms.gle/1ukCxumrw4Y7QQgEA
Athletes please use the lower fields for warm up, especially distance runners
Everyone please follow the guidelines on social distancing and respond effectively to requests by officials and volunteers
Events will generally be seeded by ability so a mix of ages will often be competing against each other.
Volunteers needed for a number of roles. Please contact Graeme Charters at volunteers@tonbridgeac.org.uk
Entries can be made here - https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/tacdev1/
The cost of entry is £6 per event, to help cover track hire and the cost of electronic timing.
Entries will close at midnight on Friday 28th May. However, should take up be slow we may well open up entries from non TAC members after 21st May, so please enter as soon as possible should you plan to compete.
Every attendee must have completed the health declaration form (do so now if you haven’t and simply report any change in circumstances thereafter) -https://forms.gle/1ukCxumrw4Y7QQgEA
Athletes please use the lower fields for warm up, especially distance runners
Everyone please follow the guidelines on social distancing and respond effectively to requests by officials and volunteers
Events will generally be seeded by ability so a mix of ages will often be competing against each other.
Volunteers needed for a number of roles. Please contact Graeme Charters at volunteers@tonbridgeac.org.uk
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This week's 'Big Hitters', 5th to 10th May
(Biggest improvers)
Please be aware that I can only really check pbs against the Power of 10 web site, so school match performances and the like are not included. Here are some from this week -
300 metres
Lily Stewart (u17) 42.58 (improved by 1.8s)
800 metres
Angus Currie (u17) 2.09.06 (improved by 1.3s)
Huxley Crush (u17) 2.08.72 (improved by 1.1s)
1500 metres
Jack Hammal (u15) 4.50.28 (improved by 9.0s)
Ella Ayden (u15) 5.16.98 (improved by 6.2s)
5km Road
Corey De'Ath 14.17 (improved by 12s)
Debuts
5km road
Ryan Driscoll 14.37
300 metres
Lily Stewart (u17) 42.58 (improved by 1.8s)
800 metres
Angus Currie (u17) 2.09.06 (improved by 1.3s)
Huxley Crush (u17) 2.08.72 (improved by 1.1s)
1500 metres
Jack Hammal (u15) 4.50.28 (improved by 9.0s)
Ella Ayden (u15) 5.16.98 (improved by 6.2s)
5km Road
Corey De'Ath 14.17 (improved by 12s)
Debuts
5km road
Ryan Driscoll 14.37
A few other weekend results Saturday and Sunday 8th/9th May
Saturday
British Milers Club Grand Prix at Trafford
1500m A race 12th Kieran Reilly 3.52.45
1500m B race 3rd Miles Weatherseed 3.48.99
Full results - www.britishmilersclub.com/result/trafford-grand-prix-8th-may/
Bewl Trail Half Marathon
3rd Jordan Saul
Full results - www.timingmonkey.co.uk/results/BewlMay21/
Portland Twilight Meeting, Oregon, USA
George Duggan finished 10th in the section 1 men's 1500m race in 3.49.76
Full results are here - www.tfrrs.org/results/69063/4257197/Portland_Twilight/
Sunday
Swindon Harriers Meeting
Ben Cole just missed Huw Evans TAC over 35 record for 3000m when he won in 8.49.33 at Swindon.
British Milers Club Grand Prix at Trafford
1500m A race 12th Kieran Reilly 3.52.45
1500m B race 3rd Miles Weatherseed 3.48.99
Full results - www.britishmilersclub.com/result/trafford-grand-prix-8th-may/
Bewl Trail Half Marathon
3rd Jordan Saul
Full results - www.timingmonkey.co.uk/results/BewlMay21/
Portland Twilight Meeting, Oregon, USA
George Duggan finished 10th in the section 1 men's 1500m race in 3.49.76
Full results are here - www.tfrrs.org/results/69063/4257197/Portland_Twilight/
Sunday
Swindon Harriers Meeting
Ben Cole just missed Huw Evans TAC over 35 record for 3000m when he won in 8.49.33 at Swindon.
Kent Championships, Sunday 9th May - Day 2
Videos loaded !
Senior Men 800m 5th Jordan Chambers 1.59.79
Senior Women 1500m 4th Annabel Carter 4.46.15
Under 20 Men 800m 1st Adam Singleterry 2.04.25
Under 17 Women 1500m 8th (overall on time) Ella Ayden 5.16.98
Under 17 Men 800m 4th Angus Currie 2.09.08
Under 15 Girls 1500m 1st Lily Slack 4.50.98
Some photos here - www.flickr.com/photos/156678663@N02/albums
Senior Women 1500m 4th Annabel Carter 4.46.15
Under 20 Men 800m 1st Adam Singleterry 2.04.25
Under 17 Women 1500m 8th (overall on time) Ella Ayden 5.16.98
Under 17 Men 800m 4th Angus Currie 2.09.08
Under 15 Girls 1500m 1st Lily Slack 4.50.98
Some photos here - www.flickr.com/photos/156678663@N02/albums
Adam Singleterry and Lily Slack - winners on Day 2 at the Kent Championships
Kent Championships, Saturday 8th May - Day 1
Videos loaded !
Saturday
Senior Men 1500m 2nd Jordan Chambers 4.05.07 pb
Under 20 Men 1500m 1st James Kingston 4.11.70
Under 17 Men 1500m 4th Josh Prendergast 4.20.26
Under 15 Boys 1500m 3rd Harrison Fraser 4.42.89 pb
Under 17 Women 800m 2nd Lily Stewart 2.23.64 (heat in 2.36.69)
Live results being posted here -
justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=directory
Senior Men 1500m 2nd Jordan Chambers 4.05.07 pb
Under 20 Men 1500m 1st James Kingston 4.11.70
Under 17 Men 1500m 4th Josh Prendergast 4.20.26
Under 15 Boys 1500m 3rd Harrison Fraser 4.42.89 pb
Under 17 Women 800m 2nd Lily Stewart 2.23.64 (heat in 2.36.69)
Live results being posted here -
justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=directory
Above TAC medallist on Day 1
-Harrison Fraser, James Kingston
Jordan Chambers, Lily Stewart
-Harrison Fraser, James Kingston
Jordan Chambers, Lily Stewart
Oregon Twilight Meeting, Friday 7th May
James West finished a dejected 11th in the men's 1500 metres A race at Oregon in 3.44.04 as he searches for the form which enabled him to run ten seconds faster at the end of the 2020 season. Full results are here -
live.athletictiming.net/meets/9173/events/301395/results
live.athletictiming.net/meets/9173/events/301395/results
Battersea Under Lights 5km Road Race, Friday 7th May
There ere some superb runs from TAC distance runners on Friday evening, at Battersea, in the high class 5km road race.
7th Corey De'Ath 14.16.1 (pb by 12s)
8th Alex Howard 14.21.9 (pb by 2s)
15th Ryan Driscoll 14.36.1 (debut)
76th Luke Fisher 15.39.0 (pb by 3s)
139th Verity Hopkins 17.25.4 (13th female)
Full results are here - results.racetimingsolutions.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=16269&RId=1245&EId=1&dt=0&adv=0
Giving a plug here for Mark Pitcairn-Knowles (TAC) at Springbank Clinic who helped Ryan a week ago who was on the brink of not racing due to a hip issue. PK is an osteopath.
7th Corey De'Ath 14.16.1 (pb by 12s)
8th Alex Howard 14.21.9 (pb by 2s)
15th Ryan Driscoll 14.36.1 (debut)
76th Luke Fisher 15.39.0 (pb by 3s)
139th Verity Hopkins 17.25.4 (13th female)
Full results are here - results.racetimingsolutions.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=16269&RId=1245&EId=1&dt=0&adv=0
Giving a plug here for Mark Pitcairn-Knowles (TAC) at Springbank Clinic who helped Ryan a week ago who was on the brink of not racing due to a hip issue. PK is an osteopath.
TAC Takeaways Mentoring - Update Thursday 6th May
Recovery after training sessions
James West and Stuart Brown talk about what they do to help their recovery after training sessions. Mark Hookway talks about communication from athletes to coaches after races.
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Cambridge Open Local Competition Meeting, Wednesday 5th May
Phoebe Barker, who is at Cambridge University, raced over 1500 metres and recorded 4.34.6, which is just five seconds away from her pb. Phoebe is one of the TAC Takeaways mentors who has offered some great advice in the video clips. She is clearly putting some of her own advice into practise as she is coming back after a year of the pandemic, a few injuries and having been cross training to supplement her running.
Bedgebury Pinetum Summer 10k and 5k, Wednesday 5th May
5km Charlie Ellison (u17) 2nd in 18.00
10km Russell McIntyre finished 7th in 40.16 and Rachel Fagg 28th in 47.53.
Full results are here - www.nice-work.org.uk/races/bedgebury-series-1/2021
10km Russell McIntyre finished 7th in 40.16 and Rachel Fagg 28th in 47.53.
Full results are here - www.nice-work.org.uk/races/bedgebury-series-1/2021
TAC Takeaways Mentoring - Update Wednesday 5th May
What is your favourite memory of your running career ?
Sam Crick recalls his favourite memory of a running event. The 2015 National Cross Country Relay Championships.
The race video is here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIPONS98nTE&t=1s
This years relays are due to take place on Saturday 6th November at Mansfield.
The race video is here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIPONS98nTE&t=1s
This years relays are due to take place on Saturday 6th November at Mansfield.
This week's 'Big Hitters', 29th April to 4th May
(Biggest improvers)
We have a few more performances to choose from this week, with more track action taking place. Please be aware that I can only really check pbs against the Power of 10 web site, so school match performances and the like are not included.
Here are some from this week -
800 metres
Ella Thomas (u15) 2.34.39 (improved by 30.9s)
Georgia Conroy (u15) 2.39.23 (improved by 24.1s)
William Crossland (u15) 2.40.44 (improved by 8.8s)
1000 metres
Steve Strange 2.36.72 (improved by 6.0s)
1500 metres
Sam Cooke (u15) 5.13.69 (improved by 11.2s)
Anabel Warren (u15) 5.33.87 (improved by 10.0s)
3000 metres
Luke Reeves 9.26.4 (improved by 0.1s)
Debuts
800m - Harry Wrigley (u13) 2.36.62, Carmen Wright (u15) 2.46.97
1000m - Ben Murphy 2.29.91
1500m - Rob Miller 4.32.39, Verity Hopkins 4.55.41
Here are some from this week -
800 metres
Ella Thomas (u15) 2.34.39 (improved by 30.9s)
Georgia Conroy (u15) 2.39.23 (improved by 24.1s)
William Crossland (u15) 2.40.44 (improved by 8.8s)
1000 metres
Steve Strange 2.36.72 (improved by 6.0s)
1500 metres
Sam Cooke (u15) 5.13.69 (improved by 11.2s)
Anabel Warren (u15) 5.33.87 (improved by 10.0s)
3000 metres
Luke Reeves 9.26.4 (improved by 0.1s)
Debuts
800m - Harry Wrigley (u13) 2.36.62, Carmen Wright (u15) 2.46.97
1000m - Ben Murphy 2.29.91
1500m - Rob Miller 4.32.39, Verity Hopkins 4.55.41
Tonbridge AC Meeting, Monday 3rd May
Videos loaded !
Full results can be found here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/tacmay/
In the middle-distance events, Ben Murphy won the 1000 metres in 2.29.91, edging out Kieran Reilly at the end. Similarly, under 17s Huxley Crush (2.09.84) and Angus Currie (2.10.38) had a race to the line over 800 metres. Lily Stewart was the fastest female at the distance with 2.26.68. Verity Hopkins continued her run of good form over a range of distances and this time recorded 4.55.41 in her first ever 1500 metres. Stuart Brown impressed as the overall fastest, at the distance, winning in 4.01.62 and looks set for a potentially good season.
It's worth looking at the summary on the Results 2021 if you felt disappointed with your time. Conditions were extremely challenging and plenty of people were running 10 to 15s slower than they hoped over 1500m.
Loads of photos from the meeting here - www.flickr.com/photos/organize/?start_tab=new_set
Many thanks to Mike Parks and Dave Cross for their help.
In the middle-distance events, Ben Murphy won the 1000 metres in 2.29.91, edging out Kieran Reilly at the end. Similarly, under 17s Huxley Crush (2.09.84) and Angus Currie (2.10.38) had a race to the line over 800 metres. Lily Stewart was the fastest female at the distance with 2.26.68. Verity Hopkins continued her run of good form over a range of distances and this time recorded 4.55.41 in her first ever 1500 metres. Stuart Brown impressed as the overall fastest, at the distance, winning in 4.01.62 and looks set for a potentially good season.
It's worth looking at the summary on the Results 2021 if you felt disappointed with your time. Conditions were extremely challenging and plenty of people were running 10 to 15s slower than they hoped over 1500m.
Loads of photos from the meeting here - www.flickr.com/photos/organize/?start_tab=new_set
Many thanks to Mike Parks and Dave Cross for their help.
Some of the photos from Monday's meeting at Tonbridge
Medway and Maidstone Open Meeting, Monday 3rd May
Nicole Taylor had her first track race of the season and recorded 9.30.68 for 5th place overall in the 3000 metres.
Pandora Banbury ran 2.25.69 for 800m to finish 2nd in heat 2. This was her first track race since 2012 !
Ewan Wood ran 2.04.4 in the men's BMC A race and Lily Slack 2.22.51 in the women's B race.
Full results can be found here - justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=mnm3.5.21&page=schedule
Pandora Banbury ran 2.25.69 for 800m to finish 2nd in heat 2. This was her first track race since 2012 !
Ewan Wood ran 2.04.4 in the men's BMC A race and Lily Slack 2.22.51 in the women's B race.
Full results can be found here - justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=mnm3.5.21&page=schedule
Ted Pepper Memorial 10k, Monday 3rd May
Chris Potter (38.24) and Mark Pitcairn-Knowles (39.09) finished 14th and 20th in this 10k trail race. Mark PK reported that it is short of the full distance. They were bot third in their age groups of M50 and M55, respectively.
Weekend results, Saturday and Sunday 1st/2nd May
Here are a few results from the weekend -
Saturday
Doddington Place Gardens 5k and 10k Trail races
5k - 1st female Imogen Amos (TAC debut) 21.07, 38th overall Helen Bond (w50) 31.03
10k - 25th Overall/ 5th female Alice Ralph 48.08
Full results here -
www.nice-work.org.uk/races/Doddington10k/2020
Photo right (courtesy of Richard Owen) - Imogen Amos making her debut in a TAC vest, having transferred from Invicta a few weeks ago.
Newbury Racecourse 5k
Lucy Thompson apparently ran 18.48 although her name is not appearing in the results - www.runthrough.co.uk/results/
Sunday
Chepstow 10k
15th Ben Cole 30.17
Full results due here - sites.google.com/view/speedway10k/home/results
Saturday
Doddington Place Gardens 5k and 10k Trail races
5k - 1st female Imogen Amos (TAC debut) 21.07, 38th overall Helen Bond (w50) 31.03
10k - 25th Overall/ 5th female Alice Ralph 48.08
Full results here -
www.nice-work.org.uk/races/Doddington10k/2020
Photo right (courtesy of Richard Owen) - Imogen Amos making her debut in a TAC vest, having transferred from Invicta a few weeks ago.
Newbury Racecourse 5k
Lucy Thompson apparently ran 18.48 although her name is not appearing in the results - www.runthrough.co.uk/results/
Sunday
Chepstow 10k
15th Ben Cole 30.17
Full results due here - sites.google.com/view/speedway10k/home/results
Schools athletics match, at Tonbridge School, Saturday 1st May
Results with some TAC highlighted in yellow are in the file below.
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West Coast Relays Meeting, Fresno, California, Friday 30th April
Chris Olley was less than a second outside his 1500m pb when finishing 7th in heat 3 at Fresno on Friday evening in 3.44.66.
Full results are here - rt.trackscoreboard.com/meets/43021/events/11/Final
Full results are here - rt.trackscoreboard.com/meets/43021/events/11/Final
Cambridge Local Open Competition Meeting, at Cambridge University, Wednesday 28th April
Phoebe Barker finished 4th in race 1 of the 5000 metres in 17.04.0 in her first race since August.
Full results are here - thepowerof10.info/results/results.aspx?meetingid=413374
Full results are here - thepowerof10.info/results/results.aspx?meetingid=413374
Aldershot Evening Open Meeting, Wednesday 28th April
Luke Reeves ran 9.26.4 for 3000 metres, which was a pb by 0.1 seconds !
Full results are here -
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vTZIk-bTHMDBznxzTP7PxoZ_05VNMjy3on8ppvJY4NfqN79D3FT-43ciaGAV3hrrlJkPK4dX254jxPa/pubhtml?gid=2137014203&single=true
Full results are here -
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vTZIk-bTHMDBznxzTP7PxoZ_05VNMjy3on8ppvJY4NfqN79D3FT-43ciaGAV3hrrlJkPK4dX254jxPa/pubhtml?gid=2137014203&single=true
TAC Takeaways Mentoring - Update Tuesday 25th April
'Pre competition nerves and worries'
Phoebe Barker (GB junior cross country international) talks about some of the tools that she uses to handle competitions.
Shepperdine Half Marathon, Gloucestershire, Sunday 25th April
Ben Cole won this half marathon in 69.38. Full results are here -
sites.google.com/site/roguerunsevents/home/our-events/shepperdine-marathon-and-half-marathon
sites.google.com/site/roguerunsevents/home/our-events/shepperdine-marathon-and-half-marathon
Loughborough University Meeting, Sunday 25th April
Alasdair Kinloch just missed his 3000m pb by a fraction of a second when he ran 8.18.42 to finish 5th in the A race.
Will Beeston finished 7th in the B race, also just outside his pb with 8.51.46.
Will Beeston finished 7th in the B race, also just outside his pb with 8.51.46.
Blackheath and Bromley Open Meeting, Sunday 25th April
Lily Slack (u15) ran 4.52.58 and Sophie Slack (u17) 5.32.76 over 1500m. Lily's time was a season's best.
Staplehurst 10 mile road race, Sunday 25th April
TAC performances were (200 finishers) -
3rd Rob Miller 58.16 (debut), 7th Adam Tibbals (m40) 61.45 (debut), 8th Tom Woolley (m40) 61.52 (pb by 2.56), 11th Jason Barton (m40) 62.43 (debut), 13th Harriet Woolley (1st female) 63.47 (pb by 46s), 20th Russell McIntyre (m40) 65.49 (debut), 21st Nichola Evans (2nd female) 66.13 (pb by 2mins 0s), 23rd Spencer Elphick 66.55 (debut), 24th Chris Potter (m50) 67.27
All notes re pbs based on Power of 10.
Full results can be found here - results.netiming.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=20008&RId=243
Photos here - www.flickr.com/photos/organize/?start_tab=new_set or at Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
3rd Rob Miller 58.16 (debut), 7th Adam Tibbals (m40) 61.45 (debut), 8th Tom Woolley (m40) 61.52 (pb by 2.56), 11th Jason Barton (m40) 62.43 (debut), 13th Harriet Woolley (1st female) 63.47 (pb by 46s), 20th Russell McIntyre (m40) 65.49 (debut), 21st Nichola Evans (2nd female) 66.13 (pb by 2mins 0s), 23rd Spencer Elphick 66.55 (debut), 24th Chris Potter (m50) 67.27
All notes re pbs based on Power of 10.
Full results can be found here - results.netiming.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=20008&RId=243
Photos here - www.flickr.com/photos/organize/?start_tab=new_set or at Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
Above Staplehurst 10 mile road race
Left Harriet Woolley and right photo Rob Miller
Left Harriet Woolley and right photo Rob Miller
Oregon Relays Meeting, Saturday 24th April
James West suffered a trip and fell, just 200 metres into his 800m race, so did not finish.
Harrow AC 3000 metres Spring Open Meet, Thursday 22nd April
Luke Fisher improved his personal best by 9.8 seconds when finishing 7th in race 11 at Harrow in 8.52.30.
Full results are here - justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=harrowac22.4.21&page=schedule
Full results are here - justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=harrowac22.4.21&page=schedule
Birmingham University Track and Field Meeting, Wednesday 21st April
Miles Weatherseed finished 6th in the British Milers Club Men's 1500 metres in 3.48.85, which is less than two seconds away from his personal best. Full results are here -
data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/uobtf1/event/
data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/uobtf1/event/
Worthing Open Meeting, Sunday 18th April
Lily Stewart (u17) completed a 600 metres and 300 metres double. Lily won heat 2 of the former in 1.44.92 and returned later to win heat 4 of the 300m in 44.33. Both were personal bests.
Full results are here - justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=worthing18.4.21&page=results
Full results are here - justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=worthing18.4.21&page=results
TAC Takeaways Mentoring - Update Sunday 18th April
'The Fear of Competing'
Some dialogue this week with a couple of female athletes highlighted the aspect of the 'fear of competing', where after so long away they are really worried about getting to the start line. I have asked some of the TAC Takeaways Mentors to offer a few tips about their approach to competition, but to kick off have recorded one myself !
Nicole Taylor talks about using a race to simply gauge where you are at, even if not at your absolute best.
Nicole Taylor talks about using a race to simply gauge where you are at, even if not at your absolute best.
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Run Through Chase the Sun at The Olympic Park, London, Wednesday 14th April
Isaac Arnott, who is still in the under 17 age group, ran an excellent 15.46 for this 5k to finish 2nd, with Nathan Chapman (v35) finishing 5th in 16.07. Full results are here - www.runthrough.co.uk/results/
I see from Power of 10 that the course wasn’t officially measured and has been marked as NAD, which means as ‘Near as Dammit’ !!
I see from Power of 10 that the course wasn’t officially measured and has been marked as NAD, which means as ‘Near as Dammit’ !!
Above - Isaac Arnott finishing 2nd over 5km at The Olympic Park, London, on Wednesday evening
(Photo courtesy of Becky Morrish)
(Photo courtesy of Becky Morrish)
TAC Takeaways Mentoring - Update Monday 12th April
Michael Ellis talks about his latest collection of shoes for training and racing, emphasising how important it is to have the right design for your running. Having the 'wrong' shoes can easily cause niggles or injuries.
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Blackheath and Bromley AC Open Meeting, at Bromley, Sunday 11th April
A few TAC distance runners were in action at Bromley.
800 metres
Ethan Rocks (u17) 2.09.95 1st in heat 6 - pb by 1.8s
1500 metres
Lily Slack (u15) 4.55.59 2nd in heat 1
Sophie Slack (u17) 5.25.78 10th in heat 1
Ella McIntyre (u17) 5.40.60 7th in heat 3
David Barclay (u17) 4.47.36 2nd in heat 5 - pb by 9.9s
Harrison Fraser (u15) 4.48.90 3rd in heat 5
Oliver Head (u15) 4.50.43 5th in heat 5 - pb by 3.4s
3000 metres
Harriet Woolley (św) 10.41.51 4th heat 1
Josh Prendergast (u17) 8.57.90 1st heat 2 - pb by 8.0s
Tom Woolley (v40) 10.04.74 5th heat 3
Chris Potter (v50) 10.50.61 11th heat 3 - pb by 37.3s
More details will follow but the live results are here - justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=bandb11.4.21&page=schedule
800 metres
Ethan Rocks (u17) 2.09.95 1st in heat 6 - pb by 1.8s
1500 metres
Lily Slack (u15) 4.55.59 2nd in heat 1
Sophie Slack (u17) 5.25.78 10th in heat 1
Ella McIntyre (u17) 5.40.60 7th in heat 3
David Barclay (u17) 4.47.36 2nd in heat 5 - pb by 9.9s
Harrison Fraser (u15) 4.48.90 3rd in heat 5
Oliver Head (u15) 4.50.43 5th in heat 5 - pb by 3.4s
3000 metres
Harriet Woolley (św) 10.41.51 4th heat 1
Josh Prendergast (u17) 8.57.90 1st heat 2 - pb by 8.0s
Tom Woolley (v40) 10.04.74 5th heat 3
Chris Potter (v50) 10.50.61 11th heat 3 - pb by 37.3s
More details will follow but the live results are here - justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=bandb11.4.21&page=schedule
Events coming up, including TAC meeting Monday 3rd May
For those who might be looking for early season track races here are some useful links -
Various opens including Bromley on 11th April - entry4sports.co.uk/#/
Worthing Open meets on 18th April www.worthingharriers.org/the-opener/
and 2nd May www.worthingharriers.org/sunday-2nd-may/
British Milers Club various meets - www.britishmilersclub.com/fixtures/
Kent Track and Field Championships at Ashford, Saturday/Sunday 8th/9th May
Entries are open for these championships
Details are here - http://www.kcaa.org.uk/track-field.htm
The closing date is 16th April so be quick if you intend to enter
I have already been told that the entry system is not straightforward, so shout if you struggle. I have England Athletics numbers if you cant find.
The championships are for under 15s and older (age groups are as per midnight 31st August 2021)
Tonbridge AC meeting, Bank Holiday Monday 3rd May (TAC only)
We are just finalising details for this meeting, which will go ahead.
A good range of events is likely to be available.
Look out for the entry information in the next few days.
Kent Schools Track and Field Championships at Ashford, Saturday 12th June
Details of how the Kent Schools Championships will operate and entry information is now posted here -
http://ksaa.org.uk/events/20-21/2021-06-12-kent-schools-t-and-f-championships.html
The championships have events for Juniors (years 8/9), Inters (years 10/11) and seniors (years 12/13)
There are no year 7 events this year
Please read all the information carefully as organisation is different from previous years.
Various opens including Bromley on 11th April - entry4sports.co.uk/#/
Worthing Open meets on 18th April www.worthingharriers.org/the-opener/
and 2nd May www.worthingharriers.org/sunday-2nd-may/
British Milers Club various meets - www.britishmilersclub.com/fixtures/
Kent Track and Field Championships at Ashford, Saturday/Sunday 8th/9th May
Entries are open for these championships
Details are here - http://www.kcaa.org.uk/track-field.htm
The closing date is 16th April so be quick if you intend to enter
I have already been told that the entry system is not straightforward, so shout if you struggle. I have England Athletics numbers if you cant find.
The championships are for under 15s and older (age groups are as per midnight 31st August 2021)
Tonbridge AC meeting, Bank Holiday Monday 3rd May (TAC only)
We are just finalising details for this meeting, which will go ahead.
A good range of events is likely to be available.
Look out for the entry information in the next few days.
Kent Schools Track and Field Championships at Ashford, Saturday 12th June
Details of how the Kent Schools Championships will operate and entry information is now posted here -
http://ksaa.org.uk/events/20-21/2021-06-12-kent-schools-t-and-f-championships.html
The championships have events for Juniors (years 8/9), Inters (years 10/11) and seniors (years 12/13)
There are no year 7 events this year
Please read all the information carefully as organisation is different from previous years.
TAC Takeaways Mentoring Questions and Answers - Update Thursday 8th April
Ryan Driscoll (1500m 3.46, 3000m 8.04, 3000m steeplechase 8.40) talks about recovery, sleep and training diaries.
Fast 5k road race, near Wigan, Monday 5th April
Miles Weatherseed ran 14.34 to place 8th.
Full results are here -
eventsofthenorth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Results_fast5k2021.pdf
Full results are here -
eventsofthenorth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Results_fast5k2021.pdf
PB5K South of England Showground, Ardingly, near Haywards Heath, Monday 5th April
Videos loaded !
There were 18 TAC distance runners in action. A summary is on the Results 2021 page.
Full results are here - results.eventchiptiming.com/Results.aspx?CId=16202&RId=5018
Alex Howard had a terrific run for 9th in the men's A race running 14.24, whilst Nicole Taylor was also 9th in the women's race in 16.52. There were 13 personal bests and 2 debuts. Verity Hopkins and Russell McIntyre ran the biggest pbs.
Photos are here - www.flickr.com/photos/organize/?start_tab=new_set
Full results are here - results.eventchiptiming.com/Results.aspx?CId=16202&RId=5018
Alex Howard had a terrific run for 9th in the men's A race running 14.24, whilst Nicole Taylor was also 9th in the women's race in 16.52. There were 13 personal bests and 2 debuts. Verity Hopkins and Russell McIntyre ran the biggest pbs.
Photos are here - www.flickr.com/photos/organize/?start_tab=new_set
Hayward Premiere Meeting, Eugene, Oregon USA Friday and Saturday 2nd/3rd April
Hayward Premiere Meeting, Eugene, Oregon USA Friday and Saturday 2nd/3rd April
George Duggan ran 3.53.67 for 1500 metres on Friday night in heat 1.
James West ran 1.52.49 for 800 metres on Saturday in the Invitational race.
Both will be hoping to pick up form in events coming up.
Results are here - live.athletictiming.net/meets/8006/events
The event was shown live on Runnerspace and doesn't require a subscription -
hayward-premiere.runnerspace.com/eprofile.php?do=news&event_id=14302&news_id=615124
Stanford Invitational, San Francisco, Saturday 3rd April
Chris Olley finished 6th over 1500 metres in 3.49.03, which was his first race of the year.
Results are here - rt.trackscoreboard.com/meets/4221/events/5/Final
The event was shown on Flotrack for those with a subscription -
www.flotrack.org/events/6743426-2021-stanford-invitational
George Duggan ran 3.53.67 for 1500 metres on Friday night in heat 1.
James West ran 1.52.49 for 800 metres on Saturday in the Invitational race.
Both will be hoping to pick up form in events coming up.
Results are here - live.athletictiming.net/meets/8006/events
The event was shown live on Runnerspace and doesn't require a subscription -
hayward-premiere.runnerspace.com/eprofile.php?do=news&event_id=14302&news_id=615124
Stanford Invitational, San Francisco, Saturday 3rd April
Chris Olley finished 6th over 1500 metres in 3.49.03, which was his first race of the year.
Results are here - rt.trackscoreboard.com/meets/4221/events/5/Final
The event was shown on Flotrack for those with a subscription -
www.flotrack.org/events/6743426-2021-stanford-invitational
Above - Chris Olley (left with white vest/black shorts) competing in San Francisco on Saturday
Battersea Comeback 5000m Night Wednesday 31st March 2021
Videos loaded !
Kieran Reilly and Miles Weatherseed showed that they have trained consistently during 'lockdown' as both came out and decimated their 5000 metres personal bests, at Battersea Park track, on Wednesday night. Kieran ran 14.11.23 to finish 6th in Race 7, the Elite Men's event. Miles finished 3rd in race 7 in 14.22.62.
Kieran moves from 20th to 11th on the TAC all time list, sandwiched between Henry Pearce and Andy Combs, whilst Miles moves from 25th to 13th. See the file below.
Full results can be found at - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/comeback/
More photos here - www.flickr.com/photos/156678663@N02/albums or on Mark Hookway's Facebook page
Kieran moves from 20th to 11th on the TAC all time list, sandwiched between Henry Pearce and Andy Combs, whilst Miles moves from 25th to 13th. See the file below.
Full results can be found at - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/comeback/
More photos here - www.flickr.com/photos/156678663@N02/albums or on Mark Hookway's Facebook page
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Above - Big 5000m personal bests for Kieran Reilly (101) and Miles Weatherseed (116) at Battersea
TAC Takeaways Mentoring Questions and Answers - Update Wednesday 31st March
Lucy Reid talks about recovery and refuelling, in response to Julie Goodge's request.
TAC Takeaways Mentoring Questions and Answers - Update Tuesday 30th March
Julie Goodge (TAC coach) asked the mentors for some advice and their own experiences in terms of eating and training sensibly. Sam Crick was the first to respond this morning.
Special offer of limited edition shell track tops - £20 each
We have some Tonbridge AC shell tops available for just £20 each. Stocks are limited but there are Small, Medium and Adult sizes. Please contact markhookway@icloud.com if interested. They are a bit thicker than the lightweight track tops that we have and have a hood available. Small and medium are available in reasonable numbers but large in very short supply.
Return to Tonbridge AC Training from Monday 29th March
Please see full details regarding the return to training from Monday 29th March.
Make sure that you contact the appropriate coach to pre-book sessions.
Make sure that you contact the appropriate coach to pre-book sessions.
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TAC Takeaways Mentoring Questions and Answers - Update Monday 22nd March
Ryan Driscoll explains some of the sports and exercises he has used to stay fit when injured or to supplement his running.
Lewis and Clark Classic Track Meeting, Portland, Oregon, Saturday 20th March
George Duggan opened up his 2021 track season with an 800 metres win in 1.54.10 on Saturday, at Portland.
Full results are here - live.athletictiming.net/meets/7715/events/245411/results
Full results are here - live.athletictiming.net/meets/7715/events/245411/results
Kent Schools Championships, Saturday 12th June - Announcement
Please see in the file below an announcement from the Kent Schools Athletic Association.
See the Fixtures page for the current dates that we have.
See the Fixtures page for the current dates that we have.
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The Latest Update from England Athletics, Tuesday 16th March
On Tuesday England Athletics issued a lot more information about the return to competition, which can be found here -
www.englandathletics.org/athletics-and-running/news/guidance-update-2021/
www.englandathletics.org/athletics-and-running/news/guidance-update-2021/
TAC Takeaways Mentoring Questions and Answers - Update Monday 15th March
Phoebe Barker talks about dealing with injuries, specifically regarding her experience with Severs foot and Osgood Schlatters knee issues, caused by growth spurts.
Virtual English Schools Cross Country Competition
Although I am not personally a big fan now of virtual events, since GPS readings are notoriously inaccurate in some locations, I promised to let our young athletes know of an English Schools Athletic Association event that is taking place, which marks the absence of the English Schools Cross Country Championships this year.
Details are here - http://www.esaa.net/v2/2021/xc/virtual_cross_country_2021.pdf
The youngest, Junior, age group runners are 13 or 14 on 31st August 2021, whilst Intermediates are 15 or 16 and Seniors 17 or 18. Juniors run 2km and others 5km.
There is a 2 week window between today, Monday 15th March and midnight on Sunday 28th March, during which you can register your performance.
Please read the rules carefully.
Details are here - http://www.esaa.net/v2/2021/xc/virtual_cross_country_2021.pdf
The youngest, Junior, age group runners are 13 or 14 on 31st August 2021, whilst Intermediates are 15 or 16 and Seniors 17 or 18. Juniors run 2km and others 5km.
There is a 2 week window between today, Monday 15th March and midnight on Sunday 28th March, during which you can register your performance.
Please read the rules carefully.
Females and Running - what we can all do to support
Over the past few weeks there has been a lot of attention on the issues faced by females when either out running or walking, particularly on their own. This was brought to a head even further by the murder of Sarah Everard as she walked home in South London.
In relation to this I would just like to highlight a couple of practical ways in which many of us could help.
Firstly, if out running and you see someone ahead, be very wary about frightening them. If they are not paying attention, make it clear that you are closing in on them and, as far out as possible, shout something like “coming by on your right” etc or actually take action such as crossing the road or moving distinctly wide. This could apply to any pedestrian, not just females and is common courtesy. The risks are higher should they be wearing headphones or something, so would be even more oblivious that you are nearing them.
The second aspect is one where I was unsure whether we have a responsibility to highlight. However, after a bit of dialogue with others I feel it is worth noting.
As a country we are not going to eradicate overnight the appalling behaviour of some people, but we can maybe do a little bit to help on occasions. We have some really good young (and older) people who belong to Tonbridge AC. Sometimes, we may hear or see behaviour from people that we know is just wrong in terms of being abusive, intimidating, bullying, sexist, racist or whatever. By calling out the perpetrators we might have an impact on their future behaviour. Ideally, it should be a quiet word or message to them, rather than putting them on the spot in front of others.
Even recently, for example, I have seen abusive messages in a chat group, which were dealt with immediately. Maybe that person will reflect and not repeat his behaviour. However, to avoid dealing with it has the potential to allow them to continue or escalate the negative behaviour.
I hope that all makes sense, but what I am saying is that TAC has a great resource of generally positive, helpful and well-behaved people who can positively impact others. If you can do your bit, when given the opportunity, it might just change someone’s way of operating for the better.
In relation to this I would just like to highlight a couple of practical ways in which many of us could help.
Firstly, if out running and you see someone ahead, be very wary about frightening them. If they are not paying attention, make it clear that you are closing in on them and, as far out as possible, shout something like “coming by on your right” etc or actually take action such as crossing the road or moving distinctly wide. This could apply to any pedestrian, not just females and is common courtesy. The risks are higher should they be wearing headphones or something, so would be even more oblivious that you are nearing them.
The second aspect is one where I was unsure whether we have a responsibility to highlight. However, after a bit of dialogue with others I feel it is worth noting.
As a country we are not going to eradicate overnight the appalling behaviour of some people, but we can maybe do a little bit to help on occasions. We have some really good young (and older) people who belong to Tonbridge AC. Sometimes, we may hear or see behaviour from people that we know is just wrong in terms of being abusive, intimidating, bullying, sexist, racist or whatever. By calling out the perpetrators we might have an impact on their future behaviour. Ideally, it should be a quiet word or message to them, rather than putting them on the spot in front of others.
Even recently, for example, I have seen abusive messages in a chat group, which were dealt with immediately. Maybe that person will reflect and not repeat his behaviour. However, to avoid dealing with it has the potential to allow them to continue or escalate the negative behaviour.
I hope that all makes sense, but what I am saying is that TAC has a great resource of generally positive, helpful and well-behaved people who can positively impact others. If you can do your bit, when given the opportunity, it might just change someone’s way of operating for the better.
TAC Takeaways Mentoring Questions and Answers - Update Wednesday 10th March
Stuart Brown talks about dealing with injuries, specifically regarding his experience with Osgood Schlatters knee issues, caused by growth spurts.
Videos added from National Cross Country Championships in 2011 at Alton Towers
I have added a page for the notorious National Championships from 2011, as on 6th March this year's championships were due to take place. Conditions were horrendous with courses having to be redesigned midway through the day !
Tonbridge Courier article and interview with Michael Mason, Thursday 4th March
Michael Mason, who was part of many championship winning teams for Tonbridge AC around 15 years ago talked to the Courier this week, about how a life changing experience linked to his involvement with the sport and the club.
'How distance running might have saved my life'.
www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/tonbridge-athletic-club-athlete-reveals-how-distance-running-might-have-saved-his-life/
'How distance running might have saved my life'.
www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/tonbridge-athletic-club-athlete-reveals-how-distance-running-might-have-saved-his-life/
TAC Takeaways Mentoring Questions and Answers - Update Thursday 4th March
Lucy Reid talks about overcoming physical and mental barriers, after a question raised by Aimee Holdstock.
TAC Takeaways Mentoring Questions and Answers - Update Wednesday 3rd March
The latest 'TAC Takeaways' mentoring advice videos have been loaded, with plenty being created. See under the menu choices by category. This one, on Tuesday, is the latest, from Phoebe Barker (GB under 20 international) answering this from Amber Crush ?
Will having some time off affect your performance drastically ?
Will having some time off affect your performance drastically ?
And Nicole Taylor (England international) answering Annabelle Hales' question about what foods are good to eat before and after runs ?
University life by Jamie Goodge answering a question from Matthew Dubery
Tonbridge AC Challenge Round 3 Awards Announcement
We have now completed Tonbridge AC’s Challenge and many thanks to everyone who made a nomination during the past few weeks.
The judging panel has met for the final time and agreed to award three more main prizes -
1st prizes – Sam Crick (senior), Harrison Fraser (junior) and Nicky Buckwell (masters/veterans)
Additionally, all the nominees who have not received a main award will be given a token prize to recognise their efforts. These will be distributed via coaches in due course.
Caitlin Boyce (under 17), Ella McIntyre (under 15), Emily Geake (under 15), Huxley Crush (under 17), Jasper Burton (under 11), Jess Daly (under 17), Joe Hickey (under 15), Julie Goodge (coach), Kieran Eland (senior), Lara Jee (under 15), Leonora Lynn (under 20), Lucy Tallon (under 17), Niamh Tarry (under 13), Nina Ridge (coach), Penny Horne (under 15), Polly Moses (under 15), Rob Miller (senior), Sally Vine (w55), Saskia Lean (under 17), Toby Barton (under 13), Tom Daly (under 15), Tony Fullbrook (senior)
Mark Hookway will be in contact with all of these prize winners to arrange the awards.
The prize winners mentioned above were nominated for a variety of reasons, which included helping others, charitable efforts, significant training consistency and willingness to adapt, plus other aspects.
Congratulations to everyone who was nominated and all of you who participated to make this such a positive experience.
Best wishes
James Taylor
Chairman
The judging panel has met for the final time and agreed to award three more main prizes -
1st prizes – Sam Crick (senior), Harrison Fraser (junior) and Nicky Buckwell (masters/veterans)
Additionally, all the nominees who have not received a main award will be given a token prize to recognise their efforts. These will be distributed via coaches in due course.
Caitlin Boyce (under 17), Ella McIntyre (under 15), Emily Geake (under 15), Huxley Crush (under 17), Jasper Burton (under 11), Jess Daly (under 17), Joe Hickey (under 15), Julie Goodge (coach), Kieran Eland (senior), Lara Jee (under 15), Leonora Lynn (under 20), Lucy Tallon (under 17), Niamh Tarry (under 13), Nina Ridge (coach), Penny Horne (under 15), Polly Moses (under 15), Rob Miller (senior), Sally Vine (w55), Saskia Lean (under 17), Toby Barton (under 13), Tom Daly (under 15), Tony Fullbrook (senior)
Mark Hookway will be in contact with all of these prize winners to arrange the awards.
The prize winners mentioned above were nominated for a variety of reasons, which included helping others, charitable efforts, significant training consistency and willingness to adapt, plus other aspects.
Congratulations to everyone who was nominated and all of you who participated to make this such a positive experience.
Best wishes
James Taylor
Chairman
Texas Qualifier Meet, Austin, USA, Saturday 27th February
James West will be disappointed with his opening race of 2021, after he swapped from the 5000m to the 1500m and ran 3.42.68 to finish 13th. The race can be viewed 58 minted into this link - youtu.be/oRto43Og0jg
Tonbridge AC ‘Return to Training’ Plan – March 2021
Guidelines announced by England Athletics
The full update from England Athletics can be found here –
https://www.englandathletics.org/athletics-and-running/news/guidance-update-2021/
Monday 29th March
Tonbridge School Track (not centre) open to training, including toilets near track entrance.
Formal, organised training can take place in ‘Covid Secure’
Unorganised, non ‘Covid Secure’ activity can take place in groups of 6.
Note ‘Covid Secure’ means health declarations of from all present at a venue, use of sanitising sprays and gels and most importantly maintenance of social distancing protocols.
Outdoor competition, with no license can take place within a club ie TAC members only.
Competition involving other clubs can take place, if licensed and subject to confirmation by Department of Media, Culture and Sport.
No indoors, no spectators, one parent per athlete only.
Minimise travel.
Monday 12th April at the earliest
Changes include –
Indoor training allowed for under 18 and those with disability.
Monday 17th May at the earliest
Changes include –
2 day events with overnight stay.
Bigger events with spectators allowed.
Indoor organised training for adults can take place.
No restrictions on travel.
Monday 21st June at the earliest
Changes include –
No legal limits on social contact.
Competition returns to normal.
Other aspects normal.
Tonbridge AC process
Friday 26th February – Mark Hookway (Covid Officer) circulating questionnaire to coaches.
Week commencing Monday 1st March – collate information from questionnaire.
Friday 5th March to Friday 12th March – TAC planning meeting
To include Iain Presnell (Tonbridge School Liaison and Coaching Secretary), Mark Hookway (Covid Officer), Pete Mason (Coaching Coordinator), James Taylor (Club Chairman) plus 2 or 3 others maximum.
After 12th March – Detailed plan to be issued to all coaches with guidelines.
The full update from England Athletics can be found here –
https://www.englandathletics.org/athletics-and-running/news/guidance-update-2021/
Monday 29th March
Tonbridge School Track (not centre) open to training, including toilets near track entrance.
Formal, organised training can take place in ‘Covid Secure’
Unorganised, non ‘Covid Secure’ activity can take place in groups of 6.
Note ‘Covid Secure’ means health declarations of from all present at a venue, use of sanitising sprays and gels and most importantly maintenance of social distancing protocols.
Outdoor competition, with no license can take place within a club ie TAC members only.
Competition involving other clubs can take place, if licensed and subject to confirmation by Department of Media, Culture and Sport.
No indoors, no spectators, one parent per athlete only.
Minimise travel.
Monday 12th April at the earliest
Changes include –
Indoor training allowed for under 18 and those with disability.
Monday 17th May at the earliest
Changes include –
2 day events with overnight stay.
Bigger events with spectators allowed.
Indoor organised training for adults can take place.
No restrictions on travel.
Monday 21st June at the earliest
Changes include –
No legal limits on social contact.
Competition returns to normal.
Other aspects normal.
Tonbridge AC process
Friday 26th February – Mark Hookway (Covid Officer) circulating questionnaire to coaches.
Week commencing Monday 1st March – collate information from questionnaire.
Friday 5th March to Friday 12th March – TAC planning meeting
To include Iain Presnell (Tonbridge School Liaison and Coaching Secretary), Mark Hookway (Covid Officer), Pete Mason (Coaching Coordinator), James Taylor (Club Chairman) plus 2 or 3 others maximum.
After 12th March – Detailed plan to be issued to all coaches with guidelines.
TAC Takeaways Mentoring Initiative - a very positive start
As mentioned last week we kicked off this new initiative, which encourages some dialogue between our younger distance runners with some of our most successful seniors.
We have a good selection of Mentors involved and have the following young ‘Ambassadors’ so far -
Harrison Fraser (u15), Aimee Holdstock (u17), Lucas Gorrill (u13), Matthew Dubery (u17), David Barclay (u15) with help from their parents. These athletes are gathering questions via WhatsApp groups, which are then relayed to the senior Mentors to answer.
Many thanks to you all for offering your help so far.
If any others would like to help please let me know.
As examples, I have loaded a few of the Takeaway replies below and have put them under categories to the left of the home page under the Latest News heading.
We have 19 video clips answering questions that have been asked so far, the links being available on the site or on YouTube here -
https://www.youtube.com/user/MARKHOOKWAYADL/playlists
Message to the young athletes below and parents.
We have a good selection of Mentors involved and have the following young ‘Ambassadors’ so far -
Harrison Fraser (u15), Aimee Holdstock (u17), Lucas Gorrill (u13), Matthew Dubery (u17), David Barclay (u15) with help from their parents. These athletes are gathering questions via WhatsApp groups, which are then relayed to the senior Mentors to answer.
Many thanks to you all for offering your help so far.
If any others would like to help please let me know.
As examples, I have loaded a few of the Takeaway replies below and have put them under categories to the left of the home page under the Latest News heading.
We have 19 video clips answering questions that have been asked so far, the links being available on the site or on YouTube here -
https://www.youtube.com/user/MARKHOOKWAYADL/playlists
Message to the young athletes below and parents.
West Coast Conference Cross Country Championships, Las Vegas, USA
Wednesday 24th February
There is just one result which is from the USA, where George Duggan competed in the West Coast Conference, for the University of Portland. This was held in Las Vegas and by all accounts it was extremely warm. George was going well but suffered in the last kilometre or so and finished 37th.
TAC Takeaways Mentoring Initiative
After some dialogue, with a few of TAC’s top young distance runners we are going to try something new and see how it evolves. Full details are shown below this email.
The aim is to enable young athletes in the u13,15,17 and 20 age groups and maybe anyone else to ask some of the successful runners that we have for advice. It will be mainly fed through WhatsApp with help from some parents.
So far signed up as Mentors are England Internationals Lucy Reid and Nicole Taylor, England Schools International Katie Goodge, James West ranked 13th in the World at 1500m in 2020 with 3.34, Chris Olley 6th in the UK last year at 5000m, Sam Crick who interviews many of the UK’s top athletes at Crickcastpod, Michael Ellis who has vast knowledge of running shoes and equipment and is an excellent runner himself, Cameron Payas international for Gibraltar, Simon Coppard 1.50 for 800m, Ryan Driscoll who has won many National team champs and won the National u23 steeplechase, James Kingston top 10 in National u17s, Stuart Brown who has helped TAC win team medals through the age groups and Ben Murphy 1.49 for 800m.
Then so far signed up and in action as young ‘Ambassadors’ are Harrison Fraser (u15), Aimee Holdstock (u17), Lucas Gorrill (u13) with help from their parents. I have been in direct contact with a few more parents and hope to have a few more signed up shortly.
If anyone feels that they would like to help this process please let me know.
Full details are in the file below, explaining how the process works.
See the TAC Takeaways Mentoring Tips in the left hand column
The aim is to enable young athletes in the u13,15,17 and 20 age groups and maybe anyone else to ask some of the successful runners that we have for advice. It will be mainly fed through WhatsApp with help from some parents.
So far signed up as Mentors are England Internationals Lucy Reid and Nicole Taylor, England Schools International Katie Goodge, James West ranked 13th in the World at 1500m in 2020 with 3.34, Chris Olley 6th in the UK last year at 5000m, Sam Crick who interviews many of the UK’s top athletes at Crickcastpod, Michael Ellis who has vast knowledge of running shoes and equipment and is an excellent runner himself, Cameron Payas international for Gibraltar, Simon Coppard 1.50 for 800m, Ryan Driscoll who has won many National team champs and won the National u23 steeplechase, James Kingston top 10 in National u17s, Stuart Brown who has helped TAC win team medals through the age groups and Ben Murphy 1.49 for 800m.
Then so far signed up and in action as young ‘Ambassadors’ are Harrison Fraser (u15), Aimee Holdstock (u17), Lucas Gorrill (u13) with help from their parents. I have been in direct contact with a few more parents and hope to have a few more signed up shortly.
If anyone feels that they would like to help this process please let me know.
Full details are in the file below, explaining how the process works.
See the TAC Takeaways Mentoring Tips in the left hand column
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Some examples here answering a question from Harrison Fraser -
" How are you keeping motivated without any races or group sessions? Any tips?"
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Jamie Witz asked - Do you have any tips on how to become motivated to run on your own ?
Luciana Anderson - How far should i be running as an u20 ?
Parental support article in Tonbridge Courier newspaper, Monday 15th February
A Tonbridge Courier article is now online. There are lots of great, supportive parents out there of young sports people, especially illustrated during the pandemic. However, is there a line to be aware of where actions can result in unwanted pressures ?
https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/how-do-you-deal-with-pushy-parents/?fbclid=IwAR22TMAIgu0RbHlgw8unf-zHPXWpH9l3DJsFMa0tHR2--ii0AShu8FdKrkA
https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/how-do-you-deal-with-pushy-parents/?fbclid=IwAR22TMAIgu0RbHlgw8unf-zHPXWpH9l3DJsFMa0tHR2--ii0AShu8FdKrkA
Tonbridge AC Challenge Round 2 Awards Announcement, Sunday 14th February
Dear Club Member
Tonbridge AC Challenge Round 2 Awards Announcement
We have now reached the second deadline date for nominations for Tonbridge AC’s Challenge and to date have received 37 in total.
The judging panel has met and agreed the second group of prize winners as follows -
1st prizes – Lewis Collins (senior) and Harry Wrigley (junior)
Other prizes to be awarded to – James Kingston, Aimee Holdstock, Emily Bowart, Freya Ridge and Ellie MacAuley
Mark Hookway will be in contact with all of these prize winners to arrange the awards.
Everyone else, who is on the full nomination list, will be carried forward to the final entry deadline of 28th February.
It was also noted that some individual coaches had been nominated, in addition to the full team of Tonbridge AC coaches. In view of this, the Judges felt that, as so many of the coaches had been very supportive of athletes through the pandemic lockdown, that it wouldn’t be right to recognise individuals from this category above others.
If you believe anyone else is deserving of a mention or a prize please submit the details.
All the information can be found at www.tonbridgeac.org.uk (see right hand side of the front page)
The prize winners mentioned above were nominated for a variety of reasons, which include helping others, charitable efforts, significant training consistency and willingness to adapt, plus other aspects. More details can be found in the file below.
Congratulations to all the nominees and I hope that we can add more to the list in the next couple of weeks.
Best wishes
James Taylor
Chairman
Tonbridge AC Challenge Round 2 Awards Announcement
We have now reached the second deadline date for nominations for Tonbridge AC’s Challenge and to date have received 37 in total.
The judging panel has met and agreed the second group of prize winners as follows -
1st prizes – Lewis Collins (senior) and Harry Wrigley (junior)
Other prizes to be awarded to – James Kingston, Aimee Holdstock, Emily Bowart, Freya Ridge and Ellie MacAuley
Mark Hookway will be in contact with all of these prize winners to arrange the awards.
Everyone else, who is on the full nomination list, will be carried forward to the final entry deadline of 28th February.
It was also noted that some individual coaches had been nominated, in addition to the full team of Tonbridge AC coaches. In view of this, the Judges felt that, as so many of the coaches had been very supportive of athletes through the pandemic lockdown, that it wouldn’t be right to recognise individuals from this category above others.
If you believe anyone else is deserving of a mention or a prize please submit the details.
All the information can be found at www.tonbridgeac.org.uk (see right hand side of the front page)
The prize winners mentioned above were nominated for a variety of reasons, which include helping others, charitable efforts, significant training consistency and willingness to adapt, plus other aspects. More details can be found in the file below.
Congratulations to all the nominees and I hope that we can add more to the list in the next couple of weeks.
Best wishes
James Taylor
Chairman
| tonbridge_ac_challenge_nominations.docx |
Interview with James West, Sunday 7th February
Tonbridge AC's James West is a guest on this week's Sunday Plodcast, with Olly Lum and Matt Seddon.
The Apple link is here - podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-sunday-plodcast/id1540428224
Also here - audioboom.com/channels/5038145
The Apple link is here - podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-sunday-plodcast/id1540428224
Also here - audioboom.com/channels/5038145