TAC Distance Runners
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Wednesday 17th April - Watford Open Meeting
Monday 22nd April - Tonbridge AC Easter Open Meeting (online entries only)
See - tonbridgeac.co.uk/easteropen2019.html Entries close 9am Wednesday 17th April
Saturday 27th April - UK Youth Development League (Lower Age group u13/15) at Tooting Bec
Sunday 28th April - London Marathon and Mini Marathons
Friday 3rd May - Southern Counties Veterans League at Eltham
Sunday 5th May - UK Youth Development League (Upper Age group u17/20) at Tonbridge
Monday 6th May - Hildenborough Road Races - www.hildenboroughraces.com
Tuesday 7th May - TAC Development Meeting
Saturday/Sunday 11th/12th May - Kent Championships at Ashford .Entries close midnight Thursday 18th April
www.kcaa.org.uk/track%20&%20field.htm
Sunday 12th May - British League at Bedford
Wednesday 22nd May - Beckenham Road Relays - www.beckenhamrunning.co.uk/races/relay
See the respective Race Information pages for details.
Monday 22nd April - Tonbridge AC Easter Open Meeting (online entries only)
See - tonbridgeac.co.uk/easteropen2019.html Entries close 9am Wednesday 17th April
Saturday 27th April - UK Youth Development League (Lower Age group u13/15) at Tooting Bec
Sunday 28th April - London Marathon and Mini Marathons
Friday 3rd May - Southern Counties Veterans League at Eltham
Sunday 5th May - UK Youth Development League (Upper Age group u17/20) at Tonbridge
Monday 6th May - Hildenborough Road Races - www.hildenboroughraces.com
Tuesday 7th May - TAC Development Meeting
Saturday/Sunday 11th/12th May - Kent Championships at Ashford .Entries close midnight Thursday 18th April
www.kcaa.org.uk/track%20&%20field.htm
Sunday 12th May - British League at Bedford
Wednesday 22nd May - Beckenham Road Relays - www.beckenhamrunning.co.uk/races/relay
See the respective Race Information pages for details.
Cardinal Classic, Stanford, California, USA, Friday 19th April
James West, having been struggling with injury in recent weeks, ran 14.08.33 for 5000m at Stanford USA on Friday.
Full results here - www.rtspt.com/events/stanford/cardinal19/190419F021.htm
Full results here - www.rtspt.com/events/stanford/cardinal19/190419F021.htm
Stop Press ! - Southern Athletics League Revised result
After numerous errors being spotted in the provisional results released after last Saturday's Southern League match, TAC emerged victorious, rather than second as initially thought. Results are on the Results 2019 page and here -
www.southernathletics.org.uk/2019_division2e.html
www.southernathletics.org.uk/2019_division2e.html
Folkestone 10 mile road race, Friday 19th April
Although official results are awaited TAC won the women's team title at Folkestone with 1st Liz Weeks (67.27), 2nd Claire Day (68.12) plus 6th Jacqui O'Reilly (72.21).
Results are posted here - www.folkestone10mile.co.uk/results/2019-results/
Results are posted here - www.folkestone10mile.co.uk/results/2019-results/
Folkestone 10 miles 1st women's team - Liz Weekes, Claire Day, Jacqui O'Reilly
Bryan Clay Invitational Meeting, Azusa, California, USA, Thursday 18th April
Chris Olley ran 5000 metres in 13.54.01
Full results are here - finishedresults.trackscoreboard.com/#/results/meet/8239/event/11/Final
Full results are here - finishedresults.trackscoreboard.com/#/results/meet/8239/event/11/Final
Watford Open Meeting, Wednesday 17th April
Kieran Eland ran 1.55.65 and Lily Slack (u13) 2.23.90 for 800 metres. Lily's was a pb by 5.2s.
Full results can be found here - data.opentrack.run/x/2019/GBR/watopen02/event/T3/
Full results can be found here - data.opentrack.run/x/2019/GBR/watopen02/event/T3/
This weeks 'Big Hitters' - season up until 14th April
Every week or so, throughout the Summer season, I will try and highlight a few who have recorded significant personal bests or debuts. Here are a few so far -
800 metres
Vita Milana (u20) 2.40.3 (improvement by 7.7s)
Lily Slack (u13) 4.55.28 (improvement by 7.7s)
1500 metres
Elizabeth Heslop (u20) 5.28.2 (improvement by 13.4s)
3000 metres
Nichola Evans (sw) 11.25.6 (improvement by 37.7s)
Kim Cross (sw) 13.19.5 (improvement by 37.3s)
5000 metres
Michael Ellis (sm) 15.25.7 (improvement by 78.9s)
Chris Olley (sm) 13.47.92 (improvement by 7.8s)
Marathon
Joe Watts (sm) 3.08.05 (improvement by 23 minutes and 8 s !)
Debuts
2000 metres steeplechase
Noémie Thomson 7.25.2
10km road race
Ryan Driscoll (sm) 30.44
800 metres
Vita Milana (u20) 2.40.3 (improvement by 7.7s)
Lily Slack (u13) 4.55.28 (improvement by 7.7s)
1500 metres
Elizabeth Heslop (u20) 5.28.2 (improvement by 13.4s)
3000 metres
Nichola Evans (sw) 11.25.6 (improvement by 37.7s)
Kim Cross (sw) 13.19.5 (improvement by 37.3s)
5000 metres
Michael Ellis (sm) 15.25.7 (improvement by 78.9s)
Chris Olley (sm) 13.47.92 (improvement by 7.8s)
Marathon
Joe Watts (sm) 3.08.05 (improvement by 23 minutes and 8 s !)
Debuts
2000 metres steeplechase
Noémie Thomson 7.25.2
10km road race
Ryan Driscoll (sm) 30.44
Other weekend news, Saturday/Sunday 13th/14th April
Saturday
Chris Olley finish 2nd over 15m in California in 3.47.61, beaten by team mate Jack Rowe. Full results are here -
timerhub.com/getHytResults.php?v=6&page=redcaptiming.com/2019/woody/190412F025.htm
Charlie Joslin-Allen finished 4th over 1500m in 3.56.32, at the UCONN Northeast Challenge
Full results are here - www.tfrrs.org/results/61239/3767600/UCONN_Northeast_Challenge/
Sunday
Brighton 10km road race - video loaded !
27th Ben Cole 30.16, 35th Ryan Driscoll 30.44 (debut), 52nd Henry Pearce 31.42, Scott Shurmer 47.17
13th female Lucy Reid 34.47
Full results - resultscui.active.com/events/BM10k2019
Boston (Lincolnshire, England) Marathon
Joe Watts has run 3.08.05 to take 23 minutes from his pb set last year in the London Marathon.
Full results are here - www.fullonsport.com/event/boston-marathon-uk-2019/results
Chris Olley finish 2nd over 15m in California in 3.47.61, beaten by team mate Jack Rowe. Full results are here -
timerhub.com/getHytResults.php?v=6&page=redcaptiming.com/2019/woody/190412F025.htm
Charlie Joslin-Allen finished 4th over 1500m in 3.56.32, at the UCONN Northeast Challenge
Full results are here - www.tfrrs.org/results/61239/3767600/UCONN_Northeast_Challenge/
Sunday
Brighton 10km road race - video loaded !
27th Ben Cole 30.16, 35th Ryan Driscoll 30.44 (debut), 52nd Henry Pearce 31.42, Scott Shurmer 47.17
13th female Lucy Reid 34.47
Full results - resultscui.active.com/events/BM10k2019
Boston (Lincolnshire, England) Marathon
Joe Watts has run 3.08.05 to take 23 minutes from his pb set last year in the London Marathon.
Full results are here - www.fullonsport.com/event/boston-marathon-uk-2019/results
Joe Watts - Marathon pb by 23 minutes at Boston (Lincolnshire)
Brighton 10km Road Race
Top - Ben Cole and Henry Pearce
Bottom - Lucy Reid and Ryan Driscoll
Top - Ben Cole and Henry Pearce
Bottom - Lucy Reid and Ryan Driscoll
Chris Olley - 1500m in 3.47
Southern Athletics League, at Basildon, Saturday 13th April 2019
Videos loaded !
TAC finished second of the four teams, scoring 192 points, just eight behind Basildon.
It was an extremely cold day, with occasional rain and hail showers ! Some battling performances from the distance runners -
800m men - 2nd Charlie Crick 2.02.0, Harry Lawson 2.11.8
800m women 4th Meghan Watson 2.36.4, 1st B Vita Milana 2.40.3
1500m men - 3rd Jamie Bryant 4.11.3, 3rd B Charlie Crick 4.31.9
1500m women 3rd Vita Milana 5.26.8, 3rd B Elizabeth Heslop 5.28.2
3000m women - 3rd Nichola Evans 11.03.5, 2nd B Kim Cross 13.19.5
5000m men - 1st Jamie Bryant 15.18.8, 1st B Michael Ellis 15.25.7
2000m steeplechase men - 1st Michael Ellis 6.47.6
2000m steeplechase women - 1st Noémie Thomson 7.25.2, Elizabeth Heslop 8.26.4
400m hurdles- Michael Ellis 69.5
Full results are on the Results 2019 page.
It was an extremely cold day, with occasional rain and hail showers ! Some battling performances from the distance runners -
800m men - 2nd Charlie Crick 2.02.0, Harry Lawson 2.11.8
800m women 4th Meghan Watson 2.36.4, 1st B Vita Milana 2.40.3
1500m men - 3rd Jamie Bryant 4.11.3, 3rd B Charlie Crick 4.31.9
1500m women 3rd Vita Milana 5.26.8, 3rd B Elizabeth Heslop 5.28.2
3000m women - 3rd Nichola Evans 11.03.5, 2nd B Kim Cross 13.19.5
5000m men - 1st Jamie Bryant 15.18.8, 1st B Michael Ellis 15.25.7
2000m steeplechase men - 1st Michael Ellis 6.47.6
2000m steeplechase women - 1st Noémie Thomson 7.25.2, Elizabeth Heslop 8.26.4
400m hurdles- Michael Ellis 69.5
Full results are on the Results 2019 page.
Other weekend news, Saturday/Sunday 6th/7th April
Saturday
USA
James West ran 4.04.21 for the mile and finished 7th, at the Sun Angel Track Classic in Arizona. Results are here -
finishedresults.trackscoreboard.com/#/results/meet/8238/event/40/Final
Charlie Joslin-Allen finished 3rd over 1500m at the American International College Invite, at Springfield, Massachusetts. Full results are here - www.tfrrs.org/results/58258/3741412/9th_Annual_Yellow_Jacket_Invitational/Men_1500_M_Run/
Sunday
Manchester Marathon
Greg Cole ran 2.54.28 dressed as a roman centurion to raise money for charity !
USA
James West ran 4.04.21 for the mile and finished 7th, at the Sun Angel Track Classic in Arizona. Results are here -
finishedresults.trackscoreboard.com/#/results/meet/8238/event/40/Final
Charlie Joslin-Allen finished 3rd over 1500m at the American International College Invite, at Springfield, Massachusetts. Full results are here - www.tfrrs.org/results/58258/3741412/9th_Annual_Yellow_Jacket_Invitational/Men_1500_M_Run/
Sunday
Manchester Marathon
Greg Cole ran 2.54.28 dressed as a roman centurion to raise money for charity !
Greg Cole - 2.54 marathon as a Roman Centurion !
Paddock Wood Half Marathon, Sunday 7th April
TAC had quite a few running at Paddock Wood, a few of whom were using it more as a training run, whilst others.
Results are here - www.sportsystems.co.uk/ss/results/Paddock%20Wood%20Half%20Marathon/4040
There is a TAC summary on the Results 2019 page.
The TAC runners were headed by Michael Ellis who took more than 10 minutes from his pb to finish 12th in 70.35.
There were some big personal bests, headed by Rachel Fagg, who took more than 9 minutes from her best with 1.39.13. Matt Dennis took 3.05 from his best to run 72.57, whilst Nichola Evans took 3.18 from her best with 1.30.29.
Results are here - www.sportsystems.co.uk/ss/results/Paddock%20Wood%20Half%20Marathon/4040
There is a TAC summary on the Results 2019 page.
The TAC runners were headed by Michael Ellis who took more than 10 minutes from his pb to finish 12th in 70.35.
There were some big personal bests, headed by Rachel Fagg, who took more than 9 minutes from her best with 1.39.13. Matt Dennis took 3.05 from his best to run 72.57, whilst Nichola Evans took 3.18 from her best with 1.30.29.
Six of the first TAC runners home at Paddock Woo
plus Ellen Pitcairn-Knowles who won the first under 23 female award
plus Ellen Pitcairn-Knowles who won the first under 23 female award
National Road Relay Championships, at Sutton Coldfield, Saturday 6th April
Videos loaded !
TAC had men's a women's teams at the championships, with the men the defending champions and the women never having made the top twenty before. The teams came away having finished 5th and 9th, after giving everything.
Last year the men won the championship, which was the first time we had made the top three. This year all three medallists ran a lot faster and raised the bar. A lot was going to plan as the team inched into the top five around halfway, but with strong teams to the fore we couldn't make much more progress, with a brief spell in fourth being the highest at any stage. Dom Brown (6th) and Kieran Reilly (10th) made the top ten overall on the short stage.
The women surpassed expectations with not only gaining TAC's first top 20 placing but the top 10 aswell !
Full results are on the Results 2019 page, with more details to follow.
Last year the men won the championship, which was the first time we had made the top three. This year all three medallists ran a lot faster and raised the bar. A lot was going to plan as the team inched into the top five around halfway, but with strong teams to the fore we couldn't make much more progress, with a brief spell in fourth being the highest at any stage. Dom Brown (6th) and Kieran Reilly (10th) made the top ten overall on the short stage.
The women surpassed expectations with not only gaining TAC's first top 20 placing but the top 10 aswell !
Full results are on the Results 2019 page, with more details to follow.
TAC women's team
TAC men's team - 5th
TAC women's team - 9th place (Highest ever position)
Watford Open Meeting, Wednesday 3rd April
The first Watford open meeting of the season took place on Wednesday evening.
Lily Slack ran around 4.55.28 for 1500 metres (race 2), which is a pb, whilst Sophie Slack made a debut over 3000 metres (race 1), running 11.08.89.
Videos are at - www.runjumpthrow.com/event/watford-harriers-open-meeting-3rd-april-2019/
Lily Slack ran around 4.55.28 for 1500 metres (race 2), which is a pb, whilst Sophie Slack made a debut over 3000 metres (race 1), running 11.08.89.
Videos are at - www.runjumpthrow.com/event/watford-harriers-open-meeting-3rd-april-2019/
Other weekend news Saturday and Sunday 30th/31st March
Saturday
Parkruns first places
Tonbridge - 1st James Kingston 17.10 and Olivia Breed 18.58
Tunbridge Wells - 1st Matthew Dubery 17.49 and Penny Horne 21.28
Long Eaton - 1st Kiri Marsh 17.28 (Nathan Marsh ran about 15.30 unofficial in 2nd overall)
Orpington - 1st Ellen Pitcairn-Knowles 22.17
Malling - 1st Ella McIntyre 22.14
Riddlesdown- 1st Harry Lawson 16.36
Penrose Cornwall - 1st unofficially (no bar code) Bede Pitcairn-Knowles around 17.00 (Polly Pitcairn-Knowles 20.06 2nd female)
Although not first home Lily Slack ran 18.23 and Sophie Slack 19.07 at Hastings
Sunday
Worthing 20 mile road race
Lucy Reid continued her marathon preparations with being first female and second overall in this road race.
Lucy ran 2.01.45 (unofficial). Results are here -
www.sussextrailevents.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/AW20-results-prov-v1.pdf
Cardiff Bay 10km road race
Ben Cole placed 10th in this top class road race, in 30.46. Full results are here -
www.tdleventservices.co.uk/event-results/events?event=3112
Parkruns first places
Tonbridge - 1st James Kingston 17.10 and Olivia Breed 18.58
Tunbridge Wells - 1st Matthew Dubery 17.49 and Penny Horne 21.28
Long Eaton - 1st Kiri Marsh 17.28 (Nathan Marsh ran about 15.30 unofficial in 2nd overall)
Orpington - 1st Ellen Pitcairn-Knowles 22.17
Malling - 1st Ella McIntyre 22.14
Riddlesdown- 1st Harry Lawson 16.36
Penrose Cornwall - 1st unofficially (no bar code) Bede Pitcairn-Knowles around 17.00 (Polly Pitcairn-Knowles 20.06 2nd female)
Although not first home Lily Slack ran 18.23 and Sophie Slack 19.07 at Hastings
Sunday
Worthing 20 mile road race
Lucy Reid continued her marathon preparations with being first female and second overall in this road race.
Lucy ran 2.01.45 (unofficial). Results are here -
www.sussextrailevents.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/AW20-results-prov-v1.pdf
Cardiff Bay 10km road race
Ben Cole placed 10th in this top class road race, in 30.46. Full results are here -
www.tdleventservices.co.uk/event-results/events?event=3112
Lucy Reid who won the Worthing 20 mile road race on Sunday
(photos courtesy of Richard Owen)
(photos courtesy of Richard Owen)
Chris Olley runs 13.47.92 for 5000 metres at Stanford Invitational, in California, Friday 29th March
Chris Olley ran won of the fastest ever times by a TAC athlete over 5000 metres, in California, when he finished 5th in the Stanford Invitational on Friday evening. Chris was running in the colours of the University of San Francisco.
Full results are here - live.recordtiming.com/meets/2807/events/80259/results
The time was almost eight seconds quicker than Chris ran as a pb in last year's British Championships.
I think he may have gone to third place on the Tonbridge all time list behind Mark Scrutton's 13.32.20 record from 1982. Allen Graffin ran 13.41.42 in 2000 and 13.40.07 in 2001, but around that time left TAC. His brother Andy ran 13.53.60 as a TAC member, before going quicker in 2003, but by then the Graffin twins were members of Belgrave. James West has run 13.52.29 recently.
Full results are here - live.recordtiming.com/meets/2807/events/80259/results
The time was almost eight seconds quicker than Chris ran as a pb in last year's British Championships.
I think he may have gone to third place on the Tonbridge all time list behind Mark Scrutton's 13.32.20 record from 1982. Allen Graffin ran 13.41.42 in 2000 and 13.40.07 in 2001, but around that time left TAC. His brother Andy ran 13.53.60 as a TAC member, before going quicker in 2003, but by then the Graffin twins were members of Belgrave. James West has run 13.52.29 recently.
Chris Olley after his 5000 metres personal best
South of England Road Relay Championships, Milton Keynes, Sunday 24th March
Videos loaded !
The men were 6th and 34th, whilst the women were 21st.
Considering that the men ran about three minutes quicker than the winners last time the championship was held on the same course, it shows the standard of the race. It's fair to say that we and others were well beaten, by some very strong teams and we will need to up the game at the National in two weeks time.
Everyone gave it their best shot, both on the men's and women's side, but it wasn't good enough to fully challenge on this occasion. I hope that we can do so again in the future.
It was good to see Elle Baker back in action for the first time since the Autumn and despite her fears she ran the fifth fastest short lap in the women's race.
Ryan Driscoll and Ben Cole got amongst the top 25 fastest long legs and both Robbie Farnham-Rose and Sean Molloy did likewise on the short leg.
Full results are on the Results 2019 page.
There are photos on Mark Hookway's Facebook page plus some here -
www.flickr.com/photos/7818017@N02/albums/72157707768793534/page1
Considering that the men ran about three minutes quicker than the winners last time the championship was held on the same course, it shows the standard of the race. It's fair to say that we and others were well beaten, by some very strong teams and we will need to up the game at the National in two weeks time.
Everyone gave it their best shot, both on the men's and women's side, but it wasn't good enough to fully challenge on this occasion. I hope that we can do so again in the future.
It was good to see Elle Baker back in action for the first time since the Autumn and despite her fears she ran the fifth fastest short lap in the women's race.
Ryan Driscoll and Ben Cole got amongst the top 25 fastest long legs and both Robbie Farnham-Rose and Sean Molloy did likewise on the short leg.
Full results are on the Results 2019 page.
There are photos on Mark Hookway's Facebook page plus some here -
www.flickr.com/photos/7818017@N02/albums/72157707768793534/page1
Elle Barker - back in action with 5th fastest short stage (old photo)
Clockwise - Ben Cole, Robbie Farnham-Rose, Sean Molloy and Ryan Driscoll were all in top 25 Long or Short legs
Weekend 22nd/24th March
There are various races going on this weekend, including the South of England men's and women's road relays at Milton Keynes, on Sunday.
Friday
University of North Florida Spring Break Invitational
Charlie Joslin-Allen finished 3rd over 5000m in 14.47.33, which is very close to his pb.
Full Results - live.halfmiletiming.com/#/results/meet/89/event/36/Final
Saturday
SIAB Schools Home Countries Cross Country International, at Dublin
Videos loaded !
Olivia Breed placed 10th in the Junior Girls race and was 8th home for a dominant England team.
Fraser Gordon (Inter Boys) 14th and Katie Goodge was in the winning mixed Inter age group relay team.
Full results are here - www.myrunresults.com/events/siab_international_cross_country_2019/3073/results
Schools Year 7 and 8 SE Inter Counties Cross Country
Videos loaded !
TAC had a number racing. Lily Slack won the year 7 girls' race. Josh Prendergast finished 2nd in the year 8 race and there were 6th place finishes for George Hopkins and Sophie Slack in their respective year 8 events.
Full Results are on the Results 2019 page.
Leicester University Open Meeting
Alasdair Kinloch won a 5000m in 14.52.13
Sunday
Nathan Marsh ran 72.09 in the Milan Half Marathon
Full results are here -
www.tds-live.com/ns/index.jsp?login=&password=&is_domenica=0&nextRaceId=&dpbib=&dpcat=&dpsex=&serviziol=&pageType=1&id=10488&servizio=000&locale=2057
Friday
University of North Florida Spring Break Invitational
Charlie Joslin-Allen finished 3rd over 5000m in 14.47.33, which is very close to his pb.
Full Results - live.halfmiletiming.com/#/results/meet/89/event/36/Final
Saturday
SIAB Schools Home Countries Cross Country International, at Dublin
Videos loaded !
Olivia Breed placed 10th in the Junior Girls race and was 8th home for a dominant England team.
Fraser Gordon (Inter Boys) 14th and Katie Goodge was in the winning mixed Inter age group relay team.
Full results are here - www.myrunresults.com/events/siab_international_cross_country_2019/3073/results
Schools Year 7 and 8 SE Inter Counties Cross Country
Videos loaded !
TAC had a number racing. Lily Slack won the year 7 girls' race. Josh Prendergast finished 2nd in the year 8 race and there were 6th place finishes for George Hopkins and Sophie Slack in their respective year 8 events.
Full Results are on the Results 2019 page.
Leicester University Open Meeting
Alasdair Kinloch won a 5000m in 14.52.13
Sunday
Nathan Marsh ran 72.09 in the Milan Half Marathon
Full results are here -
www.tds-live.com/ns/index.jsp?login=&password=&is_domenica=0&nextRaceId=&dpbib=&dpcat=&dpsex=&serviziol=&pageType=1&id=10488&servizio=000&locale=2057
TAC's three England Schools' representatives Fraser Gordon, Katie Goodge(2nd from right) and Olivia Breed
Nathan Marsh - 72.09 Half Marathon debut in Milan on Sunday
National Cross Country Championships 2020 - Date and venue confirmed
The 2020 National Cross Country Championships have been confirmed for Wollaton Park, Nottingham, on Saturday 22nd February. Please make a note in your diaries.
We will be organising the usual trip to the vent, with travel on the Friday and return on the Sunday.
We will be organising the usual trip to the vent, with travel on the Friday and return on the Sunday.
Other weekend news, Saturday and Sunday 16th/17th March
Saturday
Chris Olley won his opening outdoor track race of the season at Sacramento. He ran 3.47.43 to win the 1500m at the Hornet Invitational. Video loaded ! Full results are here -
timerhub.com/getHytResults.php?v=6&page=redcaptiming.com/2019/hornet/190315F024.htm
Kent Indoor Championships at Lee Valley - Day 1
Fin Croll was 3rd in the under 17 men's 800m with a pb of 2.07.12. Full results are on the Results 2019 page.
Sunday
Reading Half Marathon
Nicole Taylor ran 80.19, battling with bad foot blisters.
Alex Howard pulled out with tight calves and hamstrings after going through 10k in under 32 minutes.
Sevenoaks Rotary 10k, Knole Park
A number of TAC were running in this multi terrain race.
Claire Day 1st female and 6th overall in 41.28, Ellen Pitcairn-Knowles 3rd female in 45.04, Mark Pitcairn-Knowles 26th in 45.05, Tony Fullbrook 41st 46.57, Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles 49th 47.34
Ella McIntyre (u13) who has just joined TAC won the 1.5km fun run
Kent Indoor Championships at Lee Valley - Day 2
Fin Croll won the under 17 men's 1500m with a pb of 4.20.04.
Ananjan Ganguli was 2nd in the under 15 boys' 800m in 2.23.80
Full results are on the Results 2019 page.
Chris Olley won his opening outdoor track race of the season at Sacramento. He ran 3.47.43 to win the 1500m at the Hornet Invitational. Video loaded ! Full results are here -
timerhub.com/getHytResults.php?v=6&page=redcaptiming.com/2019/hornet/190315F024.htm
Kent Indoor Championships at Lee Valley - Day 1
Fin Croll was 3rd in the under 17 men's 800m with a pb of 2.07.12. Full results are on the Results 2019 page.
Sunday
Reading Half Marathon
Nicole Taylor ran 80.19, battling with bad foot blisters.
Alex Howard pulled out with tight calves and hamstrings after going through 10k in under 32 minutes.
Sevenoaks Rotary 10k, Knole Park
A number of TAC were running in this multi terrain race.
Claire Day 1st female and 6th overall in 41.28, Ellen Pitcairn-Knowles 3rd female in 45.04, Mark Pitcairn-Knowles 26th in 45.05, Tony Fullbrook 41st 46.57, Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles 49th 47.34
Ella McIntyre (u13) who has just joined TAC won the 1.5km fun run
Kent Indoor Championships at Lee Valley - Day 2
Fin Croll won the under 17 men's 1500m with a pb of 4.20.04.
Ananjan Ganguli was 2nd in the under 15 boys' 800m in 2.23.80
Full results are on the Results 2019 page.
Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles, Claire Day and Ellen Pitcairn-Knowles after the Sevenoaks 10k
Ella McIntyre after winning the fun run at Sevenoaks
English Schools Cross Country Championships, at Temple Newsam, Leeds, Saturday 16th March
Videos loaded !
TAC had 15 runners representing Kent and 3 of these have been selected to compete in the Home International Schools match against Ireland, Wales and Scotland, in Dublin, on 23rd March.
Junior Boys - George Hopkins 45th
Junior Girls - Olivia Breed 6th and selected for England team for Home International next week. 59th Sophie Slack
Inter Girls Katie Goodge 10th. The top 8 normally make the England team, but this year there is also. relay and so the 9th and 10th finishers will be rewarded with an England vest, for the home international. 44th Alex Evans
Inter Boys - Fraser Gordon 6th so will also gain England selection. 17th Matthew Taylor, 90th Henry Taylor
Senior Boys - Adam Van der Plas 33rd, James Kingston 45th, Dan Schofield 82nd
Senior Girls - 120th Abianne Coates, 141st Meghan Watson, 150th Elizabeth Heslop, 187th Clara Tyler
The total of 15 representatives is the lowest TAC number since 2006, with the record being 28 in 2010.
Full results are on the Results 2019 page
Vinco Sports have some videos here -
www.runjumpthrow.com/event/new-balance-english-schools-cross-country-championships-2019/
Junior Boys - George Hopkins 45th
Junior Girls - Olivia Breed 6th and selected for England team for Home International next week. 59th Sophie Slack
Inter Girls Katie Goodge 10th. The top 8 normally make the England team, but this year there is also. relay and so the 9th and 10th finishers will be rewarded with an England vest, for the home international. 44th Alex Evans
Inter Boys - Fraser Gordon 6th so will also gain England selection. 17th Matthew Taylor, 90th Henry Taylor
Senior Boys - Adam Van der Plas 33rd, James Kingston 45th, Dan Schofield 82nd
Senior Girls - 120th Abianne Coates, 141st Meghan Watson, 150th Elizabeth Heslop, 187th Clara Tyler
The total of 15 representatives is the lowest TAC number since 2006, with the record being 28 in 2010.
Full results are on the Results 2019 page
Vinco Sports have some videos here -
www.runjumpthrow.com/event/new-balance-english-schools-cross-country-championships-2019/
Photos courtesy of Abianne Coates
Tonbridge AC Junior (4 to 12 years old) mile races, at Vizards Fields, Judd School, Sunday 10th March
Harrison Fraser of TAC was first home, with Ella McIntyre also of TAC the first girl.
Full results are on the Results 2019 page.
Full results are on the Results 2019 page.
Other weekend news, Saturday and Sunday 9th/10th March
Friday and Saturday
NCAA Division 1 Championships, Alabama, USA
James West had a rough weekend at the National Collegiate Championships, racing for Oregon.
He ran a 4.04 mile split to anchor his team to 9th in the Distance Medley Relay on Friday and then finished a very disappointing 15th in the 3000m in 8.18.00, feeling out of sorts.
Sunday
Big Half Marathon, London
Ben Cole 16th 66.53 pb by 59s
Max Nicholls 19th 67.47 pb by 1.13
Christian Smith 76.20 (debut), Luke Hooper 77.14 pb (pb by 1.50). Dan Watt 79.13, Euan Nicholls 80.22 (debut), Nichola Evans 93.47 (pb by 2.23), Diana Goldsmith 1.56.58 (pb by 39s)
Results here - www.thebighalf.co.uk/event-info/results/
Lydd 20 mile road race
Matt Dennis finished 4th in 2.02.53 and Julian Rendall 5th in 2.02.54, in what must have been incredibly windy conditions. Julian was running with Matt more as a training run, whilst Matt was almost thirteen minutes quicker than his previous attempt at the distance in 2017.
Full results are here - results.sporthive.com/events/6509755203255791360/races/1
NCAA Division 1 Championships, Alabama, USA
James West had a rough weekend at the National Collegiate Championships, racing for Oregon.
He ran a 4.04 mile split to anchor his team to 9th in the Distance Medley Relay on Friday and then finished a very disappointing 15th in the 3000m in 8.18.00, feeling out of sorts.
Sunday
Big Half Marathon, London
Ben Cole 16th 66.53 pb by 59s
Max Nicholls 19th 67.47 pb by 1.13
Christian Smith 76.20 (debut), Luke Hooper 77.14 pb (pb by 1.50). Dan Watt 79.13, Euan Nicholls 80.22 (debut), Nichola Evans 93.47 (pb by 2.23), Diana Goldsmith 1.56.58 (pb by 39s)
Results here - www.thebighalf.co.uk/event-info/results/
Lydd 20 mile road race
Matt Dennis finished 4th in 2.02.53 and Julian Rendall 5th in 2.02.54, in what must have been incredibly windy conditions. Julian was running with Matt more as a training run, whilst Matt was almost thirteen minutes quicker than his previous attempt at the distance in 2017.
Full results are here - results.sporthive.com/events/6509755203255791360/races/1
UK Inter Counties Cross Country Championships, at Prestwold Hall, Loughborough, Saturday 9th March
Videos loaded !
There were about 30 TAC runners competing for both Kent and Sussex at the UK Inter Counties.
There were a few top ten Tac performances with Lily Slack (5th) and Olivia Breed (8th) in the u13s, Matthew Taylor 10th in the u15s and Katie Goodge a superb 6th in the u17s. Lily Slack's 5th place was the best TAC placing in the under 13 girl's race this century.
Kent managed to win the u15 boys and u17 men titles, whilst very nearly won the u13 girls' championship.
TAC had more senior women (6) and men (6) starting than ever before and the total number of females at 14 was a record.
Full results are on the Results 2019 page, with TAC highlighted.
There were a few top ten Tac performances with Lily Slack (5th) and Olivia Breed (8th) in the u13s, Matthew Taylor 10th in the u15s and Katie Goodge a superb 6th in the u17s. Lily Slack's 5th place was the best TAC placing in the under 13 girl's race this century.
Kent managed to win the u15 boys and u17 men titles, whilst very nearly won the u13 girls' championship.
TAC had more senior women (6) and men (6) starting than ever before and the total number of females at 14 was a record.
Full results are on the Results 2019 page, with TAC highlighted.
The five TAC under 13 girls who represented Kent on Saturday
Top 20 UK Inter Counties placings for -
Above - Fraser Gordon, Katie Goodge, Lily Slack
Below - Matthew Taylor, Nicole Taylor, Olivia Breed
Above - Fraser Gordon, Katie Goodge, Lily Slack
Below - Matthew Taylor, Nicole Taylor, Olivia Breed
Other weekend news, Saturday and Sunday 2nd/3rd March
Saturday
Parkruns
Zac Jones was first home at Royal Tunbridge Wells and Ben Cole first at Swindon.
Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles was first female at Orpington and Claire Day likewise at Tonbridge.
TAC weekend park run results are here - www.parkrun.com/results/consolidatedclub/?clubNum=2404
Sunday
Oxford Vs Cambridge Indoor Meeting at Lee Valley
I picked up on Miles Weatherseed anchoring the Oxford team to victory in the 4x800m, with ex TAC member Toby Ralph also in the team.
Cambridge Half Marathon
Jacqui O'Reilly ran 93.00 at Cambridge
Westward Cross Country League
Polly Pitcairn-Knowles finished 15th, racing for her second claim club, Cornwall AC
Full results -www.thepowerof10.info/results/results.aspx?meetingid=253267&pagenum=1#4.9KXC
Parkruns
Zac Jones was first home at Royal Tunbridge Wells and Ben Cole first at Swindon.
Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles was first female at Orpington and Claire Day likewise at Tonbridge.
TAC weekend park run results are here - www.parkrun.com/results/consolidatedclub/?clubNum=2404
Sunday
Oxford Vs Cambridge Indoor Meeting at Lee Valley
I picked up on Miles Weatherseed anchoring the Oxford team to victory in the 4x800m, with ex TAC member Toby Ralph also in the team.
Cambridge Half Marathon
Jacqui O'Reilly ran 93.00 at Cambridge
Westward Cross Country League
Polly Pitcairn-Knowles finished 15th, racing for her second claim club, Cornwall AC
Full results -www.thepowerof10.info/results/results.aspx?meetingid=253267&pagenum=1#4.9KXC
Various Schools races, Friday 1st March to Sunday 3rd March
There have been numerous schools races over the past few days, including the Bracken and Woodmansee Cups at The Schools at Somerhill, South London Harriers Schools races and some at Harrow on Sunday.
All these results are posted on the Results 2019 page.
Huxley Crush, Alex Evans and Fin Croll won races at The SLH Schools races on Saturday.
Lily Slack,James Petrie and Josh Prendergast were winners on Friday at The Schools at Somerhill.
All these results are posted on the Results 2019 page.
Huxley Crush, Alex Evans and Fin Croll won races at The SLH Schools races on Saturday.
Lily Slack,James Petrie and Josh Prendergast were winners on Friday at The Schools at Somerhill.
Essex and Inter Counties 20 mile road race at Langham, Sunday 3rd March
Lucy Reid won the Essex 20 mile road race, as she builds up for the London Marathon in 1.59.13, which I think will go down as a TAC women's record, as there isn't one showing and I can't recall that anyone would have ran that quick.
Results are on the Results 2019 page.
Results are on the Results 2019 page.
Lucy Reid winner of the Essex and Inter Counties 20 mile road race
Eastbourne Half Marathon, Sunday 3rd March
Ben Cole comfortably won the Eastbourne Half Marathon in 74.42
Full results here - www.sportsystems.co.uk/ss/results/Eastbourne%20Half%20Marathon/3995
A report is here - southernrunningguide.com/news/eastbourne-half-marathon-race-report-2019
Full results here - www.sportsystems.co.uk/ss/results/Eastbourne%20Half%20Marathon/3995
A report is here - southernrunningguide.com/news/eastbourne-half-marathon-race-report-2019
Ben Cole winning the Eastbourne Half Marathon
Half Marathons, Sunday 24th February
Wokingham Half Marathon
Dan Madams ran 74.55 to break Graeme Saker's TAC, over 45 men's club record, by more than two minutes.
Full results are here - results.sporthive.com/events/6503261036613105152/races/1
Grand Brighton Half Marathon
James Winnifrith (M40) was the only TAC runner and recorded 88.00.
Dan Madams ran 74.55 to break Graeme Saker's TAC, over 45 men's club record, by more than two minutes.
Full results are here - results.sporthive.com/events/6503261036613105152/races/1
Grand Brighton Half Marathon
James Winnifrith (M40) was the only TAC runner and recorded 88.00.
Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Conference Championships, Seattle, USA, Saturday 23rd February
James West ran 7.51.19 to finish third in the men's 3000 metres at these championships.
This shaved a fraction of a second from his TAC men's indoor record set last year and is 0.8s away from the fastest ever 3000m time from a TAC runner. This is Mark Scrutton's 7.50.38 set at Crystal Palace in 1983, outdoors.
Full results are here - www.tfrrs.org/results/59395/3638346/2019_MPSF_Indoor_Track_&_Field_Championships/Men_3000m_Run/
This shaved a fraction of a second from his TAC men's indoor record set last year and is 0.8s away from the fastest ever 3000m time from a TAC runner. This is Mark Scrutton's 7.50.38 set at Crystal Palace in 1983, outdoors.
Full results are here - www.tfrrs.org/results/59395/3638346/2019_MPSF_Indoor_Track_&_Field_Championships/Men_3000m_Run/
English National Cross Country Championships, at Harewood House, Leeds, Saturday 23rd February
Videos loaded !
Many thanks to everyone who raced and supported the trip.
So many people have said it's probably the best yet, not just for the results but the way everyone joined in the evening and helped each other.
Its going to take me a while to sort out all the videos, photos and updates so please be patient as I only arrived home at 4pm on Sunday.
Results can be found here - results.sporthive.com/events/6505013679656656640
They are also on the Results 2019 page.
You can get race photos here - www.saucony.com/UK/en_GB/national-cross-country/
In very brief summary -
Under 20 Men 1st -National Champions (Alasdair Kinloch 7th. Highest ever TAC. 17 starters - TAC record)
The other scorers were James Puxty (20th), Jamie Goodge (24th) and Bede Pitcairn-Knowles (52nd). Well done to Bede for hanging on so determinedly to secure the win.
Under 13 Girls 1st -National Champions (Olivia Breed 9th)
The other scorers were Lily Slack (10th), Sophie Slack 21st) and Gracie MacAuley (50th) as 418 finished and 41 teams completed.
Senior Men 2nd (Ben Cole 13th)
The other scorers were Henry Pearce (17th), Corey De'Ath (19th), Kieran Reilly (44th), Ryan Driscoll (47th) and Max Nicholls (51st) as 2006 finished and 144 teams closed.
Under 15 Boys 2nd (Matthew Taylor 3rd)
The other scorers were Henry Taylor (17th), Fin Croll (41st) and Matthew Dubery (80th), whilst Adam Singleterry had possibly his best ever race in 96th.
Under 17 Men 3rd (James Kingston 10th)
The other scorers were Fraser Gordon (25th), Adam Van der Plas (39th) and Toby Emm (64th). Alex Beeston had a superb run in 73rd and probably his best ever.
Senior Women 4th (Nicole Taylor 12th. Highest ever TAC. 19 starters - TAC record)
The other scorers were Lucy Reid (13th), Sian Robertson (69th) and Kiri Marsh (89th) as 1034 finished and 114 teams closed.
Under 13 Boys 5th (Albert Kreuzberg 24th)
Under 20 Women 8th (Phoebe Barker 25th)
Under 17 Women 9th (Katie Goodge 17th)
Under 15 Girls 23rd (Alex Evans 15th)
Particularly well done to Annabelle Hales, Ellie MacAuley and Aimee Holdstock as by all finishing it maintained the club's record of finishing teams in all 10 events.
John Sanders completed his traditional analysis and noted that Tonbridge were the only club to complete teams in all 10 races.
Similarly, Andy Wood has completed some analysis of the results across the board and come up with the file below.
So many people have said it's probably the best yet, not just for the results but the way everyone joined in the evening and helped each other.
Its going to take me a while to sort out all the videos, photos and updates so please be patient as I only arrived home at 4pm on Sunday.
Results can be found here - results.sporthive.com/events/6505013679656656640
They are also on the Results 2019 page.
You can get race photos here - www.saucony.com/UK/en_GB/national-cross-country/
In very brief summary -
Under 20 Men 1st -National Champions (Alasdair Kinloch 7th. Highest ever TAC. 17 starters - TAC record)
The other scorers were James Puxty (20th), Jamie Goodge (24th) and Bede Pitcairn-Knowles (52nd). Well done to Bede for hanging on so determinedly to secure the win.
Under 13 Girls 1st -National Champions (Olivia Breed 9th)
The other scorers were Lily Slack (10th), Sophie Slack 21st) and Gracie MacAuley (50th) as 418 finished and 41 teams completed.
Senior Men 2nd (Ben Cole 13th)
The other scorers were Henry Pearce (17th), Corey De'Ath (19th), Kieran Reilly (44th), Ryan Driscoll (47th) and Max Nicholls (51st) as 2006 finished and 144 teams closed.
Under 15 Boys 2nd (Matthew Taylor 3rd)
The other scorers were Henry Taylor (17th), Fin Croll (41st) and Matthew Dubery (80th), whilst Adam Singleterry had possibly his best ever race in 96th.
Under 17 Men 3rd (James Kingston 10th)
The other scorers were Fraser Gordon (25th), Adam Van der Plas (39th) and Toby Emm (64th). Alex Beeston had a superb run in 73rd and probably his best ever.
Senior Women 4th (Nicole Taylor 12th. Highest ever TAC. 19 starters - TAC record)
The other scorers were Lucy Reid (13th), Sian Robertson (69th) and Kiri Marsh (89th) as 1034 finished and 114 teams closed.
Under 13 Boys 5th (Albert Kreuzberg 24th)
Under 20 Women 8th (Phoebe Barker 25th)
Under 17 Women 9th (Katie Goodge 17th)
Under 15 Girls 23rd (Alex Evans 15th)
Particularly well done to Annabelle Hales, Ellie MacAuley and Aimee Holdstock as by all finishing it maintained the club's record of finishing teams in all 10 events.
John Sanders completed his traditional analysis and noted that Tonbridge were the only club to complete teams in all 10 races.
Similarly, Andy Wood has completed some analysis of the results across the board and come up with the file below.
| national_team_results.xlsx |
The Tonbridge AC National Medal Winners
Under 20 Men, Under 13 Girls
Senior Men, Under 15 Boys, ,
Under 17 Men, Matthew Taylor (left)
Under 20 Men, Under 13 Girls
Senior Men, Under 15 Boys, ,
Under 17 Men, Matthew Taylor (left)
British Milers Club Indoor Meeting at Lee Valley, Wednesday 20th February
Ben Murphy ran 1.54.15 to finish second in the men's A race at Lee Valley.
Results are at - britishmilersclub.com/content/bmcitemdisplay.aspx?itemid=1509
Results are at - britishmilersclub.com/content/bmcitemdisplay.aspx?itemid=1509
Tonbridge AC Junior (4 to 12 years old) 1 mile races, Sunday 17th February
The first two home were Harrison Fraser (6.27) and Emily Geake (6.31)
Full results are on the Results 2019 page.
Full results are on the Results 2019 page.
British Universities and Colleges Indoor Championships, at Sheffield, Sunday 17th February - Day 3
Dom Brown put in a terrific performance to capture the 1500m title, with Kieran Reilly finishing third. Dom won in 3.56.22 with the last 800m in about 1.56, whilst Kieran ran 3.58.53.
400m men semi finals - Kieran Eland 50.40 (indoor pb)
3000m women final - Kiri Marsh 6th 9.58.82 (indoor pb and just outside outright best)
400m men semi finals - Kieran Eland 50.40 (indoor pb)
3000m women final - Kiri Marsh 6th 9.58.82 (indoor pb and just outside outright best)
Dom Brown (centre) and Kieran Reilly (right) at the BUCS 1500m presentation
(photos from Michael Ellis)
(photos from Michael Ellis)
Tunbridge Wells Half Marathon and others, Sunday 17th February
There were a number of TAC runners in action in the half marathon and I have page one of the results that include -
4th Julian Rendall 73.41 (2nd M40)
7th Matt Dennis 76.02 (pb by 2.37)
9th Luke Hooper 79.04 (pb by 2.51)
37th George Marshall 86.07
TAC men 1st team and women 3rd team
All the TAC results are here -
results.sporthive.com/events/6501853902237057024/races/1/team/6503225409852091904
Great Northwest Half Marathon, at Blackpool
Greg Cole used this race to help marathon preparation after recent illness and a back strain. He finished 7th in 77.29.
Full results here - www.fyldecoastrunners.com/uploads/5/2/4/9/52490083/gnw_half_marathon_2019_-_main_results_2.pdf
Headcorn Half Marathon
Sean Molloy finished 2nd in 72.49 and Jordan Saul 10th in 83.06, as both made their debuts at the distance.
Full results are here - runningandriding.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Headcorn-Half-Results-2019.pdf
4th Julian Rendall 73.41 (2nd M40)
7th Matt Dennis 76.02 (pb by 2.37)
9th Luke Hooper 79.04 (pb by 2.51)
37th George Marshall 86.07
TAC men 1st team and women 3rd team
All the TAC results are here -
results.sporthive.com/events/6501853902237057024/races/1/team/6503225409852091904
Great Northwest Half Marathon, at Blackpool
Greg Cole used this race to help marathon preparation after recent illness and a back strain. He finished 7th in 77.29.
Full results here - www.fyldecoastrunners.com/uploads/5/2/4/9/52490083/gnw_half_marathon_2019_-_main_results_2.pdf
Headcorn Half Marathon
Sean Molloy finished 2nd in 72.49 and Jordan Saul 10th in 83.06, as both made their debuts at the distance.
Full results are here - runningandriding.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Headcorn-Half-Results-2019.pdf
Luke Hooper, Matt Dennis and Julian Rendall - winning TAC team
(photo from Matt)
(photo from Matt)
Top ten placings at Tunbridge Wells - Julian Rendall, Matt Dennis, Luke Hooper
(photos from Steve Keywood)
(photos from Steve Keywood)
University of Washington Elite Men's Mile, Saturday 16th February - James West 3.57 !
James West finished third in the men's indoor mile at Seattle in 3.57.75
He became the first TAC athlete to go sub 4 minutes indoors as he broke Robbie Farnham-Rose's club record of 4.00.92
James goes second on the 2019 UK rankings and is now 19th on the UK All time list.
Full results are here -
live.pntfo.com/meets/1913/events/66270/results
Northeast 10 Championships, at Massachusetts, USA, Saturday
Charlie Joslin-Allen won the Northeast 10 NCAA Division 2 Championship 5000m in 15.15.92
Full results here - www.northeast10.org/tournaments/track/2018-19/ne10_pdf_day_1.pdf
He became the first TAC athlete to go sub 4 minutes indoors as he broke Robbie Farnham-Rose's club record of 4.00.92
James goes second on the 2019 UK rankings and is now 19th on the UK All time list.
Full results are here -
live.pntfo.com/meets/1913/events/66270/results
Northeast 10 Championships, at Massachusetts, USA, Saturday
Charlie Joslin-Allen won the Northeast 10 NCAA Division 2 Championship 5000m in 15.15.92
Full results here - www.northeast10.org/tournaments/track/2018-19/ne10_pdf_day_1.pdf
James West ran 3.57.75 for the mile in Seattle
British Universities and Colleges Indoor Championships, at Sheffield, Saturday 16th February - Day 2
400m men heats - Kieran Eland ran 50.94 and qualified for the semi finals on Sunday. Ben Brooks 54.66
1500m men heats - Dom Brown and Kieran Reilly qualified through the morning heats, although Kieran almost messed up as he was pipped for one of the two automatic qualifying slots. However, he made amends in the semi final later and finished second in 3.56.52. Meanwhile Dom won the other semi final in 3.52.14
3000m women heats - Kiri Marsh dominated her heat and won in 10.06.76, whilst Lottie Richardson ran a pb of 11.10.38. I don't think Kiri is running the final though.
1500m men heats - Dom Brown and Kieran Reilly qualified through the morning heats, although Kieran almost messed up as he was pipped for one of the two automatic qualifying slots. However, he made amends in the semi final later and finished second in 3.56.52. Meanwhile Dom won the other semi final in 3.52.14
3000m women heats - Kiri Marsh dominated her heat and won in 10.06.76, whilst Lottie Richardson ran a pb of 11.10.38. I don't think Kiri is running the final though.
Friday updates, 15th February
University of Washington Indoor Meeting, Seattle, USA
James West ran around 2.53 for the opening 1200m leg of the Distance Medley Relay as his Oregon team ran 9.28.62. Tis puts them around 6th on the national rankings, with the top 12 going to the NCAA National Championships, at the start of March.
British Universities and Colleges Championships (BUCS), at Sheffield - Day 1
Kieran Eland was eliminated from the 800m as he finished third in his heat in 1.58.62. I am trying to find a results link !
James West ran around 2.53 for the opening 1200m leg of the Distance Medley Relay as his Oregon team ran 9.28.62. Tis puts them around 6th on the national rankings, with the top 12 going to the NCAA National Championships, at the start of March.
British Universities and Colleges Championships (BUCS), at Sheffield - Day 1
Kieran Eland was eliminated from the 800m as he finished third in his heat in 1.58.62. I am trying to find a results link !
Armagh 5k road race, Northern Ireland, Thursday 14th February
Miles Weatherseed ran 14.31 over 5km in the ultra fast Armagh 5km road race and finished 51st, as well over one hundred men broke 15 minutes. This was eight seconds quicker than Miles ran there two years ago.
Full results are here - www.myrunresults.com/events/brooks_armagh_5k_international_road_race/2924/results
Full results are here - www.myrunresults.com/events/brooks_armagh_5k_international_road_race/2924/results
Ray Curtis
We have received the news that Ray Curtis passed away on Tuesday, after a short illness..
Many of today's TAC members won't know Ray but when some of us joined back in the 70s Ray had already been a key member of the club for many years.
He was a great club man who always had words of encouragement for us all, whilst also competing on the roads, cross country and at steeplechase.
He came down to the track a couple of Summers ago and is pictured below with myself and Pete Mason.
Rest in Peace Ray.
The funeral is at Tunbridge Wells Crematorium on Thursday 7th March at 2.30pm
Many of today's TAC members won't know Ray but when some of us joined back in the 70s Ray had already been a key member of the club for many years.
He was a great club man who always had words of encouragement for us all, whilst also competing on the roads, cross country and at steeplechase.
He came down to the track a couple of Summers ago and is pictured below with myself and Pete Mason.
Rest in Peace Ray.
The funeral is at Tunbridge Wells Crematorium on Thursday 7th March at 2.30pm
Ray Curtis in 1976 (left) and more than 40 years later with Mark Hookway and Pete Mason
Other Sunday news, 10th February
Ashford and District 10km road race
Cameron Payas and Alex Crockford finished 2nd in the male and female categories, respectively in 32.51 and
Full results are here - resultscui.active.com/events/ashforddistrict10k?fbclid=IwAR0nwgXwMczvDY-0bWz8rI8Y6-iW2MGRxHUlPLDRneVolJSqi1NRzYFvbpU
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Half Marathon
Charlotte Cohen and mum/TAC coach Helen ran this half marathon. Charlotte had a chip time of 1.38.29 and Helen 1.56.46, finishing 539th and 1969th, based on the chip times.
Full results are here - www.results.racetimers.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=16487&RId=4324&EId=1
Cameron Payas and Alex Crockford finished 2nd in the male and female categories, respectively in 32.51 and
Full results are here - resultscui.active.com/events/ashforddistrict10k?fbclid=IwAR0nwgXwMczvDY-0bWz8rI8Y6-iW2MGRxHUlPLDRneVolJSqi1NRzYFvbpU
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Half Marathon
Charlotte Cohen and mum/TAC coach Helen ran this half marathon. Charlotte had a chip time of 1.38.29 and Helen 1.56.46, finishing 539th and 1969th, based on the chip times.
Full results are here - www.results.racetimers.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=16487&RId=4324&EId=1
Helen and Charlotte Cohen after their half marathon on Sunday
Rotselaar Crosscup, Belgium, Sunday 10th February
Nicole Taylor and Corey De'Ath represented an England team in Belgium. Both had really good performances to finish 6th and 14th in their respective races. Results are here -
Men - www.chronorace.be/Classements/Classement.aspx?eventId=1188481875402928&lng=FR&mode=large&IdClassement=18855
Women -www.chronorace.be/Classements/Classement.aspx?eventId=1188481875402928&lng=FR&mode=large&IdClassement=18856
Men - www.chronorace.be/Classements/Classement.aspx?eventId=1188481875402928&lng=FR&mode=large&IdClassement=18855
Women -www.chronorace.be/Classements/Classement.aspx?eventId=1188481875402928&lng=FR&mode=large&IdClassement=18856
Corey De'Ath and Nicole Taylor in Belgium
(photos courtesy of Richard Owen)
(photos courtesy of Richard Owen)
British Indoor Athletics Championships, at Birmingham, Sunday 10th February - Day 2
Videos loaded !
In Sunday's finals Sean Molloy finished 5th in the 800m in 1.51.25 and Dom Brown was 7th in the 1500m in 3.49.93.
Full results are here - www.uka.org.uk/results/20190209_Birmingham/timetable/index/
Full results are here - www.uka.org.uk/results/20190209_Birmingham/timetable/index/
Sean Molloy (800m) and Dom Brown (1500m) made the finals at the British Indoor Championships
Kent Cross Country League, at Norman Park, Bromley, Saturday 9th February
Videos loaded !
TAC won both the mens and women's team races, plus Ben Cole and Sian Robertson won the individual races.
Summary results are available on the Results 2019 page.
Photos are here - www.facebook.com/mark.hookway.5/media_set?set=a.10156892264709788&type=3
Summary results are available on the Results 2019 page.
Photos are here - www.facebook.com/mark.hookway.5/media_set?set=a.10156892264709788&type=3
Sian Robertson and Jamie Bryant won the individual league titles
TAC womens squad
TAC mens squad (those that had finished)
Ben Cole and Sian Robertson won on the day
British Indoor Athletics Championships, at Birmingham, Saturday/Sunday 9th/10th February
Sean Molloy (800m 1.50.16 heat) and Dom Brown (1500m 3.48.02 heat) have both qualified for the British Champs Indoor finals on Sunday.
Dom Brown qualified for Sunday's 1500 metres final
Husky Classic Meeting, Seattle, USA, Friday 8th February
Chris Olley finished 3rd in heat 3 of 4 of the 3000m in 7.58.17. This was a season's best and a fraction outside his pb.
James West finished 5th in heat 4 in 7.52.15 and again a fraction outside his pb
They probably went to 10th and 4th on the UK rankings which are currently topped by Andy Butchart and Chris O'Hare.
James West finished 5th in heat 4 in 7.52.15 and again a fraction outside his pb
They probably went to 10th and 4th on the UK rankings which are currently topped by Andy Butchart and Chris O'Hare.
Kent Cross Country League - survey re race distances for senior races
The Kent Cross Country League are gathering opinion regarding the male and female course distances for the Kent Cross Country League.
Please see here - www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/DPHHJTW
Please see here - www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/DPHHJTW
King Henry V111 School Coventry Relays, Wednesday 6th February
A number of TAC members were racing for Judd, Sevenoaks and Walthamstow Schools.
Full results are on the Results 2019 page.
Judd were second in the boys race and in the girls race Sevenoaks were 4th and Walthamstow School 9th.
The fastest TAC were James Kingston (8th fastest boy) and Lily Slack (7th fastest girl).
Full results are on the Results 2019 page.
Judd were second in the boys race and in the girls race Sevenoaks were 4th and Walthamstow School 9th.
The fastest TAC were James Kingston (8th fastest boy) and Lily Slack (7th fastest girl).
British Milers Club Indoor Meeting, at Sheffield, Tuesday 5th February
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Dom Brown tuned up for this coming weekend's British Indoor Championships 1500m, by finishing third over 800m at Sheffield.
Official time was an indoor pb of 1.53.47.
Official time was an indoor pb of 1.53.47.
Other weekend news, 2nd/3rd February
Alex Howard finished 16th in the Chichester 10k road race in 31.13, over a distance where he was making his debut on the roads.