TAC Distance Runners
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"Come on Tonbridge !" - Books 1 and 2 by Mark Hookway now available from Amazon
I had to do something since May so wrote a couple of books about our experiences at Tonbridge AC since 2005. A lot of detail and many memories. Available through Amazon with any royalties going in a pot for athlete/event development.
The books are called "Come on Tonbridge !" Diary of a Dreamer, the title being inspired by 'Jock' the bus driver that we have used over many years on various trips.
Hope they bring back some memories for some and also are useful to others.
Be warned as they are warts and all accounts and won't appeal to everyone, I am sure.
Mark Hookway
The books are called "Come on Tonbridge !" Diary of a Dreamer, the title being inspired by 'Jock' the bus driver that we have used over many years on various trips.
Hope they bring back some memories for some and also are useful to others.
Be warned as they are warts and all accounts and won't appeal to everyone, I am sure.
Mark Hookway
Tonbridge AC Distance Runners Challenge November and December 2020
I hope that everyone is ok and managing to stay as positive as possible.
A few of us led by Mark Pitcairn-Knowles have come up with a challenge that might keep a few motivated through to the start of January.
It is based on a series of courses, where you run, post your time and accumulate points.
There are 10 courses (some simply a 2 lap version of a single loop), with half of them suitable for under 13 and 15s.
All the rules and course details are on the attached document and I will also post on the http://www.tacdistancerunners.com web site.
Some of the routes are simpler to follow than others, so make sure that if giving any a go that you do a bit of planning and preparation.
Mark PK has produced the document and even included some video to help with the Penshurst Place route !
For supporters, some offer a nice walk and also have coffee and teas nearby (not all !)
Nichola Evans has offered to collate the results and we will circulate updates. Her contact t details are included in the document.
We really need some evidence that you have done the correct course but if you don’t happen to have a GPS watch then please submit as much ‘evidence’ as you can !
Whether you can only do one of the courses or all ten please give it a go, as simply giving a bit of interest to others at this strange time will make it worthwhile.
Please see the file below but just ask if you have any questions.
Best of luck
Mark Hookway
A few of us led by Mark Pitcairn-Knowles have come up with a challenge that might keep a few motivated through to the start of January.
It is based on a series of courses, where you run, post your time and accumulate points.
There are 10 courses (some simply a 2 lap version of a single loop), with half of them suitable for under 13 and 15s.
All the rules and course details are on the attached document and I will also post on the http://www.tacdistancerunners.com web site.
Some of the routes are simpler to follow than others, so make sure that if giving any a go that you do a bit of planning and preparation.
Mark PK has produced the document and even included some video to help with the Penshurst Place route !
For supporters, some offer a nice walk and also have coffee and teas nearby (not all !)
Nichola Evans has offered to collate the results and we will circulate updates. Her contact t details are included in the document.
We really need some evidence that you have done the correct course but if you don’t happen to have a GPS watch then please submit as much ‘evidence’ as you can !
Whether you can only do one of the courses or all ten please give it a go, as simply giving a bit of interest to others at this strange time will make it worthwhile.
Please see the file below but just ask if you have any questions.
Best of luck
Mark Hookway
| tac_challenge_november_and_december_2020_courses.pdf |
Government Lockdown Announcement
From Thursday 5th November TAC club training to be suspended, following the government's announcement.
England Athletics and other organisations are lobbying the government to allow easier restrictions in terms of outdoor activity.
Please see the following link for the latest news -
www.englandathletics.org/athletics-and-running/news/new-guidance-announced-for-athletics-and-running-following-latest-national-lockdown-restrictions/
England Athletics and other organisations are lobbying the government to allow easier restrictions in terms of outdoor activity.
Please see the following link for the latest news -
www.englandathletics.org/athletics-and-running/news/new-guidance-announced-for-athletics-and-running-following-latest-national-lockdown-restrictions/
Beckley 10km Road Race, Near Rye, Sunday 1st November
Rachel Fagg (w45) ran 49.07 and Maurice Marchant (m70) 64.49.
Maurice's time has prompted some research into the TAC over 70 record. So far his own 58.20 at Staplehurst on 19th June 2020 is thought to be the record.
Full results are here - www.nice-work.org.uk/races/beckley-10k/2020
Maurice's time has prompted some research into the TAC over 70 record. So far his own 58.20 at Staplehurst on 19th June 2020 is thought to be the record.
Full results are here - www.nice-work.org.uk/races/beckley-10k/2020
Be Fit Today Track Academy Open Meeting, at Dagenham, Saturday 31st October
Some TAC members took part in what were extremely challenging wet and windy conditions at Dagenham.
3000 metres
Race 1 - 1st Fenton Davoren (u17) 9.49.58, Race 2 - 4th Harriet Woolley (sw) 10.51.75, Race 3 - 5th Tom Woolley (m40) 10.05.10
1500 metres
Race 3 - 11th Luciana Anderson (u20) 5.45.35
1 mile (after 3000m)
Race 3 - 7th Tom Woolley 5.25.58, 9th Harriett Woolley 5.43.69
800 metres
Race 2 - 6th James Petrie (u13) - debut at distance
Full results are here - justiming.co.uk/liveresults/2020/bftta31.10/schedule.html
3000 metres
Race 1 - 1st Fenton Davoren (u17) 9.49.58, Race 2 - 4th Harriet Woolley (sw) 10.51.75, Race 3 - 5th Tom Woolley (m40) 10.05.10
1500 metres
Race 3 - 11th Luciana Anderson (u20) 5.45.35
1 mile (after 3000m)
Race 3 - 7th Tom Woolley 5.25.58, 9th Harriett Woolley 5.43.69
800 metres
Race 2 - 6th James Petrie (u13) - debut at distance
Full results are here - justiming.co.uk/liveresults/2020/bftta31.10/schedule.html
Gravesend Floodlit Series 5km and 10km road races, Gravesend, Thursday 29th October
Isaac Arnott (u17) finished 4th in this 5km race at Gravesend Cyclopark in 17.05. This was Isaac's first 5km race, but 19s quicker than his park run pb.
Sophie Slack (u15) was 5th female home in 20.42 and Tracey Horne (w50) ran 20.50. This looks like an excellent run by Tracey, being 15s inside her park run pb.
Graeme Charters (m60) ran 7.147 for the 10km.
Full results are here - www.nice-work.org.uk/races/Gravesend-Race1/2020
Sophie Slack (u15) was 5th female home in 20.42 and Tracey Horne (w50) ran 20.50. This looks like an excellent run by Tracey, being 15s inside her park run pb.
Graeme Charters (m60) ran 7.147 for the 10km.
Full results are here - www.nice-work.org.uk/races/Gravesend-Race1/2020
Tonbridge AC 3km Cross Country Trial Races Saturday 24th October 2020
Videos loaded !
Full results in the file below.
Many thanks to everyone who supported the quickly arranged event, following the cancellation of the Chelmsford Relays.
We had 5 races in total and awarded prizes to those who outperformed the times predicted by the team of coaches.
The top 6 on that basis were -
1st equal - Toby Barton and Tony Fullbrook, 3rd Joe Hickey, 4th Eliza Muysken, 5th Olly Clements, 6th Thomas Claridge
The fastest times were -
Female - Sophie Preston (Judd School), Verity Hopkins, Gracie MacAuley
Male - Matthew Taylor, Matthew Dubery, Rhys Page
Photos so far on Mark Hookway's Facebook album.
Some more photos courtesy of Gordon Emm -
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/2k5mkyi6wl9vapy/AACeD9DtrdYRvzNyq5U-9gDra?dl=0
Many thanks to everyone who supported the quickly arranged event, following the cancellation of the Chelmsford Relays.
We had 5 races in total and awarded prizes to those who outperformed the times predicted by the team of coaches.
The top 6 on that basis were -
1st equal - Toby Barton and Tony Fullbrook, 3rd Joe Hickey, 4th Eliza Muysken, 5th Olly Clements, 6th Thomas Claridge
The fastest times were -
Female - Sophie Preston (Judd School), Verity Hopkins, Gracie MacAuley
Male - Matthew Taylor, Matthew Dubery, Rhys Page
Photos so far on Mark Hookway's Facebook album.
Some more photos courtesy of Gordon Emm -
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/2k5mkyi6wl9vapy/AACeD9DtrdYRvzNyq5U-9gDra?dl=0
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Above - Top 6 runners against predictions
Top - Equal 1st Toby Barton and Tony Fullbrook, 3rd Joe Hickey
Bottom - 4th Eliza Muysken, 5th Olly Clements (non TAC), 6th Thomas Claridge (number 8)
Top - Equal 1st Toby Barton and Tony Fullbrook, 3rd Joe Hickey
Bottom - 4th Eliza Muysken, 5th Olly Clements (non TAC), 6th Thomas Claridge (number 8)
Above - Fastest times from
Top - Matthew Taylor (34), (Matthew Dubery (33), Rhys Page (36), Josh Prendergast (1)
Bottom - Sophie Preston, Verity Hopkins, Grace MacAuley
Top - Matthew Taylor (34), (Matthew Dubery (33), Rhys Page (36), Josh Prendergast (1)
Bottom - Sophie Preston, Verity Hopkins, Grace MacAuley
Beachy Head Multi Terrain Marathon, Saturday 24th October
Ben Cole finished 4th in this extremely tough, multi terrain marathon in 3.02.35.
Full results are here - www.sportsystems.co.uk/ss/results/Beachy%20Head%20Marathon%20&%2010K/4405
Full results are here - www.sportsystems.co.uk/ss/results/Beachy%20Head%20Marathon%20&%2010K/4405
Chelmsford Cross Country Relays, Saturday and Sunday 24th/25th October
UNFORTUNATELY THE EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF ORGANISING A TAC ONLY EVENT WHICH WE ARE EXAMINING ON WEDNESDAY AND WILL COMMUNICATE ASAP
Please see all the information on the Race Information page or read the following link carefully -
www.chelmsford-athletics.club/xc-relays-race-info?utm_campaign=d8b5cc85-e4a3-48fa-b798-6a120381c0f4&utm_source=so&utm_medium=mail&cid=604c2567-97d6-47e1-9a62-99bb0274c0e4
Teams will be posted on the Team Selections page.
Please ensure
All adults have NHS track and trace app for scanning at the event.
Only have 1 companion per athlete
Arrive 1 hour before your race
Leave the venue as soon after as possible
www.chelmsford-athletics.club/xc-relays-race-info?utm_campaign=d8b5cc85-e4a3-48fa-b798-6a120381c0f4&utm_source=so&utm_medium=mail&cid=604c2567-97d6-47e1-9a62-99bb0274c0e4
Teams will be posted on the Team Selections page.
Please ensure
All adults have NHS track and trace app for scanning at the event.
Only have 1 companion per athlete
Arrive 1 hour before your race
Leave the venue as soon after as possible
Mallory Park 5k Festival, Leicestershire, Sunday 18th October
The three TAC athletes taking part in this high class event performed excellently. With the vent run in small waves, chip timing was used to establish the overall results.
Ally Kinloch was 4th overall in 14.23, which was 1s inside his pb.
Stuart Brown was 18th in 14.49, which improved his recent pb by 26s.
Kiri Marsh was 14th female in 16.54, which was pb by 21s.
Full results can be found here - www.titaniumresults.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=19747&RId=119&EId=3&dt=0&adv=0
Ally Kinloch was 4th overall in 14.23, which was 1s inside his pb.
Stuart Brown was 18th in 14.49, which improved his recent pb by 26s.
Kiri Marsh was 14th female in 16.54, which was pb by 21s.
Full results can be found here - www.titaniumresults.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=19747&RId=119&EId=3&dt=0&adv=0
Woodchurch 5 mile road race, near Ashford, Sunday 18th October
Steve Strange ran with Dan Bradley as they finished 2nd and 3rd overall in 25.57 and 25.59.
Cain Bradley (M60) ran 40.16.
Full results -
www.nice-work.org.uk/races/Woodchurch10/2020
Cain Bradley (M60) ran 40.16.
Full results -
www.nice-work.org.uk/races/Woodchurch10/2020
Blackheath and Bromley Harriers Open Meeting, Sunday 11th October
Lily Slack now tops the UK under 15 girls 3000m rankings
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There were plenty of TAC athletes in action at this late track meeting.
800 metres Heat 3 1st Isaac Arnott (u17) 2.08.29 (pb by 1.3s) 2nd George Thomas (u17) 2.08.90 (pb by 9.5s) Heat 4 4th Ethan Rocks (u15) 2.13.96 Heat 7 2nd Lily Stewart (u17) 2.21.50 (pb by 0.07s) 1500 metres Heat 1 5th Josh Prendergast (u15) 4.12.12 Heat 2 5th Fenton Davoren (u17) 4.13.95 (pb by 3.3s) Heat 4 4th Harrison Fraser (u15) 4.45.01 (pb by 4.8s) Heat 6 3rd Ollie Head (u13) 4.53.82 (pb by 30.8s) Heat 7 1st David Barclay (u15) 4.57.24 (pb by 2.8s) Heat 8 9th Luciana Anderson (u20) 5.29.67 3000 metres Heat 9 2nd Tom Woolley (m40) 10.00.13 (debut), 3rd Edward Lindsay (u15) 10.09.55 (debut), 6th Lily Slack (u15) 10.12.37 (pb by 8.3s), 7th Harriet Woolley (sw) 10.35.79 (debut) Plus Grazia Manzotti recorded 10.52.35 for 2000m walk, which was a pb. |
Full results are here - www.justiming.co.uk/liveresults/2020/bandb11.10/schedule.html
Run Through Olympic Park 5k, Saturday 10th October
Becky Morrish finished as 3rd female in the 5k with a chip time of 18.18. This was a pb by 63s.
Full results are here - results.racetimers.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=16487&RId=4455&EId=2&dt=2
Full results are here - results.racetimers.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=16487&RId=4455&EId=2&dt=2
Fast 5k, near Wigan, Monday 5th October
Ally Kinloch ran 15.01 in the Fast 5k road race.
Full results are here - www.facebook.com/EventsOTN/
Race video - www.runjumpthrow.com/live/44726/
Full results are here - www.facebook.com/EventsOTN/
Race video - www.runjumpthrow.com/live/44726/
Sunday news, 4th October
Sussex Athletics Association Meeting, at Lewes
At Lewes, in extremely windy and wet conditions on Sunday, Fenton Davoren (under 17) made his debut over 3000 metres and ran 9.32.66, gaining 2nd in the Sussex Championship. Olivia Breed (under 15) had her first track race for sixteen months and ran 5.11.26 for 1500 metres.
Full results are here - justiming.co.uk/liveresults/2020/sussex4.10/schedule.html
Hastings Seafront 10km road race
The Hastings Seafront 10km took place on Sunday, with significant Covid guidelines, including entrants setting off at ten second intervals, with results based on the electronic timings recorded. Jacqui O’Reilly won the women’s competition in 43.03 and Dan Bradley was 2nd in the men’s event in 32.54, as seventy competitors took part. Grazia Manzotti ran 49.43 and Deniz Bowart 51.25.
Full results are here - results.netiming.co.uk/Results.aspx?CId=20008&RId=240
Virtual London Marathon
The London Marathon was cancelled as a mass participation event this year, due to the virus pandemic, but entrants were given the opportunity to run a ‘virtual’ marathon from near home, over a course of their choosing. Personal GPS watches recorded the time and distance and four Tonbridge AC runners took part. Emma Hollands ran 3.26, Penny Pilbeam 3.40, James Winnifrith 3.49 and Eva Kolivoskova-Martin 4.40.
Full results are here - results.virginmoneylondonmarathon.com/2020/?pid=search&pidp=results_nav
At Lewes, in extremely windy and wet conditions on Sunday, Fenton Davoren (under 17) made his debut over 3000 metres and ran 9.32.66, gaining 2nd in the Sussex Championship. Olivia Breed (under 15) had her first track race for sixteen months and ran 5.11.26 for 1500 metres.
Full results are here - justiming.co.uk/liveresults/2020/sussex4.10/schedule.html
Hastings Seafront 10km road race
The Hastings Seafront 10km took place on Sunday, with significant Covid guidelines, including entrants setting off at ten second intervals, with results based on the electronic timings recorded. Jacqui O’Reilly won the women’s competition in 43.03 and Dan Bradley was 2nd in the men’s event in 32.54, as seventy competitors took part. Grazia Manzotti ran 49.43 and Deniz Bowart 51.25.
Full results are here - results.netiming.co.uk/Results.aspx?CId=20008&RId=240
Virtual London Marathon
The London Marathon was cancelled as a mass participation event this year, due to the virus pandemic, but entrants were given the opportunity to run a ‘virtual’ marathon from near home, over a course of their choosing. Personal GPS watches recorded the time and distance and four Tonbridge AC runners took part. Emma Hollands ran 3.26, Penny Pilbeam 3.40, James Winnifrith 3.49 and Eva Kolivoskova-Martin 4.40.
Full results are here - results.virginmoneylondonmarathon.com/2020/?pid=search&pidp=results_nav
BFTTA Open Meeting, at Dagenham, Saturday 3rd October
There have been some very good track times posted by TAC young athletes at Dagenham.
1 mile
Josh Prendergast convincingly won the mile in 4.37.76 which breaks George Duggan's under 15 boys' club record of 4.37.8 !
3000 metres
Lily Slack won her 300m race on her debut at the distance with 10.20.69.
1500 metres
Harrison Fraser (u15) ran 4.49.90 to take about 18s from his personal best and won heat 2. James Petrie (u13) ran 4.56.04 in the same race, which was a 6s pb.
800 metres
Edward Lindsay (u15) ran 2.17.45, which is his first race at the distance for two years. This took 20s from his pb !
Full results are here - justiming.co.uk/liveresults/2020/bftta3.10/schedule.html
1 mile
Josh Prendergast convincingly won the mile in 4.37.76 which breaks George Duggan's under 15 boys' club record of 4.37.8 !
3000 metres
Lily Slack won her 300m race on her debut at the distance with 10.20.69.
1500 metres
Harrison Fraser (u15) ran 4.49.90 to take about 18s from his personal best and won heat 2. James Petrie (u13) ran 4.56.04 in the same race, which was a 6s pb.
800 metres
Edward Lindsay (u15) ran 2.17.45, which is his first race at the distance for two years. This took 20s from his pb !
Full results are here - justiming.co.uk/liveresults/2020/bftta3.10/schedule.html
Sunday news, 27th September
MK 5km, Milton Keynes
This event at Milton Keynes attracted some of the country's top distance runners, plus a few from abroad. In fact the men's and women's winners were Ryan and Genevieve Gregson from Australia.
Corey De'Ath was the fastest of the three TAC runners as he recorded 14.46, to equal his pb. This placed him 18th overall.
Stuart Brown ran 15.15 and was 40th overall, although he sprinted to win his 'wave' race of 10 runners, as groups went off every five minutes. Stuart had not raced a 5k before but has a Parkrun pb of 16.17.
Luke Fisher was 67th in 15.42, which is a 19s pb.
Full results are here - www.mkac.org.uk/static/NobleProMK5kPBSpecial2020Septresults.htm
Hever Multi Terrain Half Marathon
James Taylor (JT), the TAC Club Chairman won the Hever Half Marathon in 82.03.
Full results are here - www.stuweb.co.uk/race/2Fh/
This event at Milton Keynes attracted some of the country's top distance runners, plus a few from abroad. In fact the men's and women's winners were Ryan and Genevieve Gregson from Australia.
Corey De'Ath was the fastest of the three TAC runners as he recorded 14.46, to equal his pb. This placed him 18th overall.
Stuart Brown ran 15.15 and was 40th overall, although he sprinted to win his 'wave' race of 10 runners, as groups went off every five minutes. Stuart had not raced a 5k before but has a Parkrun pb of 16.17.
Luke Fisher was 67th in 15.42, which is a 19s pb.
Full results are here - www.mkac.org.uk/static/NobleProMK5kPBSpecial2020Septresults.htm
Hever Multi Terrain Half Marathon
James Taylor (JT), the TAC Club Chairman won the Hever Half Marathon in 82.03.
Full results are here - www.stuweb.co.uk/race/2Fh/
Above at Milton Keynes - Corey De'Ath, Stuart Brown and Luke Fisher (left Cambridge University vest)
Bassingham Bash 5 miler, near Lincoln, Saturday 26th September
Kiri Marsh ran 28.11 to finish as 2nd female and improve her pb set last year by 22s.
Full results are here - www.chiptiminguk.co.uk/results/bassingham-bash-5-miler
Full results are here - www.chiptiminguk.co.uk/results/bassingham-bash-5-miler
Above - Kiri Marsh at the Bassingham 5 mile race
James West 3.34.07 TAC 1500m record at Doha Diamond League, Friday 25th September
James West once again lowered his pb and TAC 1500 metres record in Doha on Friday, when finishing 5th in 3.34.07. James also broke the Oregon University record, previously held by 2016 Olympic Champion Matt Centrowitz.
Race video here.
Race video here.
Hercules Wimbledon Meeting, Wednesday 23rd September
Videos loaded !
This meeting consisted of five 1500m races and seven 3000m races, with four TAC distance runners being in action, all in the latter.
Katie Goodge ran 9.54.84 in race 1 of the 3000m to finish 3rd. Her brother Jamie was in race 6, where he finished 5th with a pb of 8.35.10.
In the final race of the night Kieran Reilly placed 2nd in 8.18.70, whilst Steve Strange struggled with 8.49.23.
Full results can be found here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2020/GBR/hercwimbodist/event/
Katie Goodge ran 9.54.84 in race 1 of the 3000m to finish 3rd. Her brother Jamie was in race 6, where he finished 5th with a pb of 8.35.10.
In the final race of the night Kieran Reilly placed 2nd in 8.18.70, whilst Steve Strange struggled with 8.49.23.
Full results can be found here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2020/GBR/hercwimbodist/event/
Blackheath and Bromley Harriers Open Meeting, Monday 21st September
There were five TAC personal bests set at Bromley on Monday evening.
800m
Fenton Davoren (u17) 2.05.13 pb by 1.7s
Ethan Rocks (u15) 2.11.77 pb by 5.0s - won his race
Videos of the 800m races can be found here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fx3hsdsDhws
1500m
Isaac Arnott (u17) 4.28.13
Edward Lindsay (u15) 4.31.18 pb by 4.9s
Tom Woolley (m40) 4.39.26
Lily Slack (u15) 4.44.81 pb by 2.2s. Time ranks 8th in UK age group.
Harriet Woolley (sw) 4.58.00 pb by 5.34s - won her race
David Barclay (u15) 5.01.20
Sophie Slack (u15) 5.11.77
Videos of the 800m races can be found here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgXxDz_q9Zc
Full results can be seen here - www.justiming.co.uk/liveresults/2020/bandb21.9/schedule.html
800m
Fenton Davoren (u17) 2.05.13 pb by 1.7s
Ethan Rocks (u15) 2.11.77 pb by 5.0s - won his race
Videos of the 800m races can be found here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fx3hsdsDhws
1500m
Isaac Arnott (u17) 4.28.13
Edward Lindsay (u15) 4.31.18 pb by 4.9s
Tom Woolley (m40) 4.39.26
Lily Slack (u15) 4.44.81 pb by 2.2s. Time ranks 8th in UK age group.
Harriet Woolley (sw) 4.58.00 pb by 5.34s - won her race
David Barclay (u15) 5.01.20
Sophie Slack (u15) 5.11.77
Videos of the 800m races can be found here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgXxDz_q9Zc
Full results can be seen here - www.justiming.co.uk/liveresults/2020/bandb21.9/schedule.html
Above photos (clockwise). Personal bests at Bromley from -
Edward Lindsay, Ethan Rocks, Fenton Davoren, Lily Slack and Harriet Woolley
Edward Lindsay, Ethan Rocks, Fenton Davoren, Lily Slack and Harriet Woolley
Weekend news, Saturday and Sunday 19th/20th September
Friday Tim Weathall Miles, at Nottingham
Kiri Marsh won a 1 mile track race in 5.04.6.
Saturday, New Forest Multi Terrain Marathon
Steph Puxty ran her debut marathon in 4.46.42
Sunday, Yeovil Open Meeting
Josh Prendergast moved to third on the UK under 15 boys' 3000 metres rankings for 2020, when he finished second at Yeovil in 9.05.99. It was a pb by 37.0 seconds.
Kiri Marsh won a 1 mile track race in 5.04.6.
Saturday, New Forest Multi Terrain Marathon
Steph Puxty ran her debut marathon in 4.46.42
Sunday, Yeovil Open Meeting
Josh Prendergast moved to third on the UK under 15 boys' 3000 metres rankings for 2020, when he finished second at Yeovil in 9.05.99. It was a pb by 37.0 seconds.
Hanzekovic Memorial Continental Tour Gold meeting in Zagreb, Tuesday 15th September
TAC 1500 metres record by James West !
James West finished second to Stewie McSweyn of Australia on Tuesday night, setting a new TAC men's 1500 metres record of 3.34.56. This was a pb by 1.2s and James held the previous record. It ranks him 23rd now on the UK All Time list -
thepowerof10.info/rankings/rankinglist.aspx?event=1500&agegroup=ALL&sex=M&alltime=y
thepowerof10.info/rankings/rankinglist.aspx?event=1500&agegroup=ALL&sex=M&alltime=y
Night of 1500s, at Millennium Arena, Battersea Park, London, Tuesday 15th September
Kieran Reilly finished 6th in the Men's A race in 3.45.18, which was a personal best, seven years after the last one that he set !
The time moved Kieran into the TAC top 10 all time list, pushing Steve Fennell out.
The in-form Steve Strange won race 11, in 3.54.60, which was a pb by 3.1s. The only other competitor was Miles Weatherseed who did not finish his race.
Full results are here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2020/GBR/fifteen-1500s/event/1/
The time moved Kieran into the TAC top 10 all time list, pushing Steve Fennell out.
The in-form Steve Strange won race 11, in 3.54.60, which was a pb by 3.1s. The only other competitor was Miles Weatherseed who did not finish his race.
Full results are here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2020/GBR/fifteen-1500s/event/1/
Photos above - Kieran Reilly and Steve Strange with 1500m pbs at Battersea
Blackheath and Bromley Open Meeting Monday 14th September
Videos loaded !
There were plenty of good TAC results at Bromley.
Full results can be found here - www.justiming.co.uk/liveresults/2020/bandb14.9/schedule.html
600 metres
Sean Molloy (79.78) and Charlie Crick (79.90) produced a TAC 1-2 in the fastest race, with the latter being a big pb. Jess Murphy ran 1.40.69 in her debut at the distance to win race 3.
1500 metres
Race 1 - Jamie Goodge (4.00.86) finished 2nd, once again just missing a sub 4 clocking. Fenton Davoren (u17, 4.17.90) was just outside his recent pb, whilst Isaac Arnott (u17, 4.18.99) ran a huge pb by 54s !)
Race 2 - Huxley Crush (u15, 4.24.93) won and reduced his pb by 23s, whilst Edward Lindsay (4.36.04) also ran a pb.
Race 3 - Ethan Rocks finished 2nd in 4.38.48, a pb by 17.9s
Race 4 - David Barclay ran 5.00.08 which was a pb by 0.01s
Full results can be found here - www.justiming.co.uk/liveresults/2020/bandb14.9/schedule.html
600 metres
Sean Molloy (79.78) and Charlie Crick (79.90) produced a TAC 1-2 in the fastest race, with the latter being a big pb. Jess Murphy ran 1.40.69 in her debut at the distance to win race 3.
1500 metres
Race 1 - Jamie Goodge (4.00.86) finished 2nd, once again just missing a sub 4 clocking. Fenton Davoren (u17, 4.17.90) was just outside his recent pb, whilst Isaac Arnott (u17, 4.18.99) ran a huge pb by 54s !)
Race 2 - Huxley Crush (u15, 4.24.93) won and reduced his pb by 23s, whilst Edward Lindsay (4.36.04) also ran a pb.
Race 3 - Ethan Rocks finished 2nd in 4.38.48, a pb by 17.9s
Race 4 - David Barclay ran 5.00.08 which was a pb by 0.01s
Above photos
Left - Fenton Davoren and Isaac Arnott. Right - Sean Molloy and Charlie Crick
Left - Fenton Davoren and Isaac Arnott. Right - Sean Molloy and Charlie Crick
Above photos
Top - David Barclay, Edward Lindsay, Ethan Rocks
Bottom - Huxley Crush, Jamie Goodge, Jess Murphy
Top - David Barclay, Edward Lindsay, Ethan Rocks
Bottom - Huxley Crush, Jamie Goodge, Jess Murphy
Dartford Meeting, , Sunday 13th September
Lily Slack ran 4.47.04 and Sophie slack 5.15.01, for 1500 metres.
Wingham 10km Run, Sunday 13th September
Tina Oldershaw won the women’s race at the Wingham Run near Canterbury, on Sunday. Oldershaw ran the 10 kilometres in 41.20, more than three minutes clear of the second female finisher. Like many other similar events that are currently taking place, runners start in small waves, being socially distanced and positions are determined purely from the times recorded over the set course.
Saturday 12th September results
BFTTA Open Meeting, at Dagenham
Josh Prendergast recorded one of the fastest ever times by a TAC under 15 boy, when he won an 800 metres at Dagenham in 2.02.61. This improved his recent pb by 4.5 seconds and moved him to sixth on the UK rankings for the age group.
South London Harriers Open Track Meeting, at Coulsdon
Charlie Crick finished second over 800 metres in 1.55.40.
Josh Prendergast recorded one of the fastest ever times by a TAC under 15 boy, when he won an 800 metres at Dagenham in 2.02.61. This improved his recent pb by 4.5 seconds and moved him to sixth on the UK rankings for the age group.
South London Harriers Open Track Meeting, at Coulsdon
Charlie Crick finished second over 800 metres in 1.55.40.
Upcoming events
See the email to all the TAC distance runners on 8th September with details of events at Bromley and Chelmsford, plus Parkrun news.
English Cross Country Association Statement - 10th September
This was posted on the ECCA Facebook page on Thursday -
Just updating our followers of our efforts to salvage at least some of the XC season.
COVID 19 regulations do provide many hurdles and hoops to go through, but we feel that competition in some form at least needs to be provided if at all possible.
Clearly we cannot have a National Championships in the normal format. So please accept our apologies.
However, we are now able to advise that we are planning to hold the English National Cross Country Relays within the Covid 19 restrictions that currently apply, at Berry Hill Park in Mansfield. The probable format will be to host the event for all age groups over two days – 31st October and 1st November – but entry will be invitation only. Invitations will be sent to the first 30 clubs (‘A’ teams only) in each race at the 2019 championships.
Full details will be sent to those clubs in due course.
We will provide updates as the preparations unfold.
Note - Tonbridge AC team placings in 2019 National Cross Country Relay Championships
Senior Men -11th
Senior Women - 16th
Under 20 Men - 8th
Under 20 Women - 22nd
Under 17 Men - 3rd
Under 17 Women - no team
Under 15 Boys - 6th
Under 15 Girls - 22nd
Under 13 Boys - 7th
Under 13 Girls - 6th
Just updating our followers of our efforts to salvage at least some of the XC season.
COVID 19 regulations do provide many hurdles and hoops to go through, but we feel that competition in some form at least needs to be provided if at all possible.
Clearly we cannot have a National Championships in the normal format. So please accept our apologies.
However, we are now able to advise that we are planning to hold the English National Cross Country Relays within the Covid 19 restrictions that currently apply, at Berry Hill Park in Mansfield. The probable format will be to host the event for all age groups over two days – 31st October and 1st November – but entry will be invitation only. Invitations will be sent to the first 30 clubs (‘A’ teams only) in each race at the 2019 championships.
Full details will be sent to those clubs in due course.
We will provide updates as the preparations unfold.
Note - Tonbridge AC team placings in 2019 National Cross Country Relay Championships
Senior Men -11th
Senior Women - 16th
Under 20 Men - 8th
Under 20 Women - 22nd
Under 17 Men - 3rd
Under 17 Women - no team
Under 15 Boys - 6th
Under 15 Girls - 22nd
Under 13 Boys - 7th
Under 13 Girls - 6th
Aldershot Night of 1500 metres Thursday 10th September 2020
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Sean Molloy finished 3rd in the men's A race (race number 15) at Aldershot on Thursday, recording a season's best of 3.53.8. In race 14 (men's B race) Charlie Crick (u20) had an excellent run to win in 3.58.1, which was a pb by 20 seconds.
Above - Right : Charlie Crick and Left : Sean Molloy at Aldershot
Other weekend news, Saturday and Sunday 5th and 6th September
Aberdeeen Athletic Club Meeting, Saturday
Jamie Goodge finished 2nd over 5000m with a pb of 15.18.83
Folkestone 10km road race, Sunday
Tom Woolley finished 17th (3rd M40) in 36.54 and Harriet Woolley finish 29th (4th female) in 39.30.
Chatham Maritime 10k road race, Sunday
Dan Bradley was 1st home in 32.16 and Nichola Evans 9th (1st female) in 40.06, which was a pb.
Jamie Goodge finished 2nd over 5000m with a pb of 15.18.83
Folkestone 10km road race, Sunday
Tom Woolley finished 17th (3rd M40) in 36.54 and Harriet Woolley finish 29th (4th female) in 39.30.
Chatham Maritime 10k road race, Sunday
Dan Bradley was 1st home in 32.16 and Nichola Evans 9th (1st female) in 40.06, which was a pb.
British Championships, Friday and Saturday 4th/5th September
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TAC had five distance runners at the British Championships, although all will be a bit disappointed with how it went.
James West was the only one to qualify for a final and finished 4th in the 1500 metres, having hoped to challenge for the title.
Sean Molloy and Ben Murphy were in the 800 metres, whilst Miles Weatherseed and Kieran Reilly ran the 1500 metres.
Full results can be found here - www.uka.org.uk/results/20200904_Manchester/timetable/index/
James West was the only one to qualify for a final and finished 4th in the 1500 metres, having hoped to challenge for the title.
Sean Molloy and Ben Murphy were in the 800 metres, whilst Miles Weatherseed and Kieran Reilly ran the 1500 metres.
Full results can be found here - www.uka.org.uk/results/20200904_Manchester/timetable/index/
Above
Top - Right Ben Murphy. Left James West and Miles Weatherseed
Botton - Right Kieran Reilly. Left Sean Molloy
Top - Right Ben Murphy. Left James West and Miles Weatherseed
Botton - Right Kieran Reilly. Left Sean Molloy