TAC Distance Runners
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Events coming up - please check you entry details carefully
Saturday/Sunday 18th/19th March - Kent Indoor Championships
Sunday 2nd April - Southern 6/12 Stage road relay championships (senior & u20) at Olympic Park, Stratford
See the Race Information and Team Selections page for details.
Saturday 15th April - National 6/12 Stage road relay championships (senior & u20) at Sutton Coldfield
Sunday 2nd April - Southern 6/12 Stage road relay championships (senior & u20) at Olympic Park, Stratford
See the Race Information and Team Selections page for details.
Saturday 15th April - National 6/12 Stage road relay championships (senior & u20) at Sutton Coldfield
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Other news, Saturday/Sunday 25th/26th March
Hastings Half Marathon
14th Julian Rendall (M45) 77.18, plus David Suddes 88.09, Michael Thomson 97.03
Full results - results.sporthive.com/events/7043962372705200640/races/1
14th Julian Rendall (M45) 77.18, plus David Suddes 88.09, Michael Thomson 97.03
Full results - results.sporthive.com/events/7043962372705200640/races/1
SE Schools Inter Counties Years 7 and 8, Saturday 25th March
Many thanks to some of the TAC volunteers who helped including the 'next generation' like Katie Goodge, James Kingston and Harry Paton. The first from TAC home were -
Year 7 Boys 29th Luca Szumilewicz, Year 7 Girls 8th Purdey Hutchings, Year 8 Boys 18th Charlie Warren, Year 8 Girls 28th Aoife Foley.
Full results are on the Results 2023 page.
Photos are here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAxaLu
Year 7 Boys 29th Luca Szumilewicz, Year 7 Girls 8th Purdey Hutchings, Year 8 Boys 18th Charlie Warren, Year 8 Girls 28th Aoife Foley.
Full results are on the Results 2023 page.
Photos are here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAxaLu
Above - Purdey Hutchings 8th in the Year 8 Girls race
Chase The Moon Battersea Park 10k, Wednesday 22nd March
Tom Woolley (M40) ran 36.46 to finish 25th. Full results here -
results.runthrough.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=16487&RId=4862&EId=1&dt=0&adv=1
results.runthrough.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=16487&RId=4862&EId=1&dt=0&adv=1
Inside Tonbridge Episode 11 - 'Everything Everywhere in One Weekend'
Continuing the series, produced by some of the TAC distance runners, headed by Jordan Chambers.
Series link here with all 11 episodes - www.youtube.com/@insidetonbridge
Series link here with all 11 episodes - www.youtube.com/@insidetonbridge
Sunday 19th March action
Stramilano Half Marathon, Italy
Nathan Marsh finished 14th in 67.37. His previous best was 72.09.
New York City Half Marathon, USA
Ben Cole ran 68.20. TAC M35 record.
Nathan Marsh finished 14th in 67.37. His previous best was 72.09.
New York City Half Marathon, USA
Ben Cole ran 68.20. TAC M35 record.
Kent Indoor Championships, at Lee Valley, Saturday/Sunday, 18th/19th March
There were two from TAC in the middle distance events.
Noémie Thomson set a TAC indoor 1500m record of 4.33.66, when winning the senior women’s race.
Ethan Rocks finished 3rd in the u20 men’s 800 metres in 2.01.83.
Full results are on the Results 2023 page.
Noémie Thomson set a TAC indoor 1500m record of 4.33.66, when winning the senior women’s race.
Ethan Rocks finished 3rd in the u20 men’s 800 metres in 2.01.83.
Full results are on the Results 2023 page.
English Schools Cross Country Championships, at Wollaton Park, Nottingham
Saturday 18th March
Full results on the Results 2023 page, with TAC highlighted.
Livestream video here - www.youtube.com/live/p0OuZOFJSpw?feature=share
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAwhTV
Livestream video here - www.youtube.com/live/p0OuZOFJSpw?feature=share
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAwhTV
Above - The Kent Senior Boys team, which included 5 from TAC
Friday Night Under The Lights 5km Road Race, Battersea Park, Friday 17th March 2023
Lucy Reid had a good return to racing with a win in a fast time at Battersea Park in 15.52. This is a second quicker than Nicole Taylor's TAC record. Cameron Chambers ran 15.06 which is 52s quicker than his best ever at the distance, although achieved on the track.
Full results here - racetecresults.com/results.aspx?CId=16269&RId=1588
Podium Underground, Canary Wharf
Miles Weatherseed made it through to the men's final to finish 6th in this innovative event. it involved three rounds of races over a 2k go kart course, with some good prize money on offer. Results here -
racetecresults.com/results.aspx?CId=16269&RId=1602&EId=4
Full results here - racetecresults.com/results.aspx?CId=16269&RId=1588
Podium Underground, Canary Wharf
Miles Weatherseed made it through to the men's final to finish 6th in this innovative event. it involved three rounds of races over a 2k go kart course, with some good prize money on offer. Results here -
racetecresults.com/results.aspx?CId=16269&RId=1602&EId=4
Sunday 12th March action
Paddock Wood Half Marathon
Results here - www.sportsystems.co.uk/ss/results/Paddock%20Wood%20Half%20Marathon%202023/4910
Michael Ellis 69.37 (pb), Sean Molloy 71.34 (pb), Jacek Traczynski 79.03, Helen Gaunt 80.15 (3rd female), James Beeston 84.25, Charlie Ellison 87.50, Peter Sutton 88.40, Tony Fullbrook 88.43, Michael Thomson 88.51, Lizzie Owen 91.00, Laura Andrade 92.58, Derek Jee 93.07, James Winnifrith 94.10, Penny Pilbeam 1.40.11, Steve Ellison 1.42.07, Rachel Fagg 1.42.19, Amy Childs 1.47.32.
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAvqH3
Lydd 20 miles
Results here - www.nice-work.org.uk/races/Lydd-20/2023
Tom Rule (m40) 2.09.36, David Suddes (m45) 2.26.23, Graeme Charters (m65) 3.58.46
Chester 10km road race
Results here - ale.niftyentries.com/Results/2023-MBNA-Chester-10K
11th Dan Bradley (m35) 32,04, 12th female Nichola Evans (w35) 38.18. Both were running for the England masters teams.
Lee Valley Indoor Open Meeting
Live stream here - www.youtube.com/live/idTiVZnNBxE?feature=share
Results here - justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=bftta12.3.23&page=schedule
Jess Murphy, Annabelle Hales, Lily Slack and Ethan Rocks all raced over 800m.
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAvw91
Paralympics Indoor Meeting at Sheffield
Ollie White ran 4.48.85 for 1500m, which was an outright pb and also his first ever race indoors.
Results on Roster App
Results here - www.sportsystems.co.uk/ss/results/Paddock%20Wood%20Half%20Marathon%202023/4910
Michael Ellis 69.37 (pb), Sean Molloy 71.34 (pb), Jacek Traczynski 79.03, Helen Gaunt 80.15 (3rd female), James Beeston 84.25, Charlie Ellison 87.50, Peter Sutton 88.40, Tony Fullbrook 88.43, Michael Thomson 88.51, Lizzie Owen 91.00, Laura Andrade 92.58, Derek Jee 93.07, James Winnifrith 94.10, Penny Pilbeam 1.40.11, Steve Ellison 1.42.07, Rachel Fagg 1.42.19, Amy Childs 1.47.32.
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAvqH3
Lydd 20 miles
Results here - www.nice-work.org.uk/races/Lydd-20/2023
Tom Rule (m40) 2.09.36, David Suddes (m45) 2.26.23, Graeme Charters (m65) 3.58.46
Chester 10km road race
Results here - ale.niftyentries.com/Results/2023-MBNA-Chester-10K
11th Dan Bradley (m35) 32,04, 12th female Nichola Evans (w35) 38.18. Both were running for the England masters teams.
Lee Valley Indoor Open Meeting
Live stream here - www.youtube.com/live/idTiVZnNBxE?feature=share
Results here - justiming.co.uk/liveresults/liveresults.html?meeting=bftta12.3.23&page=schedule
Jess Murphy, Annabelle Hales, Lily Slack and Ethan Rocks all raced over 800m.
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAvw91
Paralympics Indoor Meeting at Sheffield
Ollie White ran 4.48.85 for 1500m, which was an outright pb and also his first ever race indoors.
Results on Roster App
Above - Dan Bradley and Nichola Evans raced for the England Masters teams at Chester
(photo by Richard Owen)
(photo by Richard Owen)
UK Inter Counties Cross Country Championships, at Prestwold Hall, Loughborough, Saturday 11th March
Videos loaded !
TAC had 18 runners representing their county, although this is well short of the record at 36.
James Kingston followed up his National win with 7th in the senior Men's race, which was the highest placed TAC this century, beating Ben Cole's previous record of 15th. Alex Howard's 15th equalled the old best.
Verity Hopkins was 24th in the Senior Women's race and Matthew Dubery 19th as part of the winning Kent u20 men's team.\\
Ella Ayden had one of her best races as 66th in the u20s.
Full results here - results.sporthive.com/events/7039975178045137920
Results also on the Results 2023 page.
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAvoju
James Kingston followed up his National win with 7th in the senior Men's race, which was the highest placed TAC this century, beating Ben Cole's previous record of 15th. Alex Howard's 15th equalled the old best.
Verity Hopkins was 24th in the Senior Women's race and Matthew Dubery 19th as part of the winning Kent u20 men's team.\\
Ella Ayden had one of her best races as 66th in the u20s.
Full results here - results.sporthive.com/events/7039975178045137920
Results also on the Results 2023 page.
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAvoju
Above - Matthew Dubery (centre) who helped Kent win the under 20 men's team title
Above at the UK Inter Counties Championships
Top - Verity Hopkins, Ella Ayden
Bottom - James Kingston (left), Alex Howard
Top - Verity Hopkins, Ella Ayden
Bottom - James Kingston (left), Alex Howard
European Indoor Championships, Istanbul, Thursday to Sunday 2nd to 5th March
James West into European Indoors final.
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Saturday
The European Indoor Championships take place from Thursday to Sunday and James West is in the 3000 metres for Great Britain. The web site is here - https://www.european-athletics.com/competitions/european-athletics-indoor-championships/team-media-information James qualified for the final with an excellent heat in 7.50.73 The final is Sunday at 8pm local or 5pm UK time. Sunday James gave it a good go to try and get a medal but finished 8th in 7.48.22. Photo right - James West in his 3000m heat. |
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Other weekend results Saturday and Sunday 4th/5th March
Saturday
Masters Inter Area Cross Country Championships, at Lloyd Park, Croydon
Three TAC Masters raced here. 14th Mark Pitcairn-Knowles (m55), 31st Alan Newman (m65), 49th Scott Shurmer (m50)
Full results here -
bmaf.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2023/GBR/emaa-iaxc/event/T01/1/1/?fbclid=IwAR09oAcNCWIFJHDdS92zBlpn3kCCwzEKXGfijOTcsE5sKfsSyTXduU_v5f4
Sunday
Cambridge Half Marathon
Verity Hopkins won the women's race in 73.49 (pb by 21s), 5th Imogen Amos 75.46 (pb by 1.54), 14th Lucy Thompson 78.20 (pb by 1.09). Plus Dan Longhurst 76.18. (pb by 3.44). Full results - results.resultsbase.net/results.aspx?CId=8&RId=20184
Masters Inter Area Cross Country Championships, at Lloyd Park, Croydon
Three TAC Masters raced here. 14th Mark Pitcairn-Knowles (m55), 31st Alan Newman (m65), 49th Scott Shurmer (m50)
Full results here -
bmaf.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2023/GBR/emaa-iaxc/event/T01/1/1/?fbclid=IwAR09oAcNCWIFJHDdS92zBlpn3kCCwzEKXGfijOTcsE5sKfsSyTXduU_v5f4
Sunday
Cambridge Half Marathon
Verity Hopkins won the women's race in 73.49 (pb by 21s), 5th Imogen Amos 75.46 (pb by 1.54), 14th Lucy Thompson 78.20 (pb by 1.09). Plus Dan Longhurst 76.18. (pb by 3.44). Full results - results.resultsbase.net/results.aspx?CId=8&RId=20184
Above - TAC at the Cambridge Half Marathon
Dan Longhurst, Imogen Amos, Lucy Thompson, Verity Hopkins
Dan Longhurst, Imogen Amos, Lucy Thompson, Verity Hopkins
Dorney Lake 5k road race
2nd Calum Laing 16.22 (pb by 2.32)
Results here - www.runthrough.co.uk/results/
Trafford 10k road race
7th Ally Kinloch 29.25 (pb by 42s)
Full results here - run-northwest.niftyentries.com/Results/Trafford-10K-2023
Maidstone Road Runs
Jacek Traczynski won the 10k in 37.24. (pb by 2.43)
Full results here - results.chronotrack.com/event/results/event/event-72669
Gloucestershire Cross Country League, at Gloucester
10th Ben Pearce, 19th Adam Singleterry
Results here - www.athletics4u.co.uk/cross-country/
Tokyo Marathon
Elise Rendall (w45) tan 3.38.08.
2nd Calum Laing 16.22 (pb by 2.32)
Results here - www.runthrough.co.uk/results/
Trafford 10k road race
7th Ally Kinloch 29.25 (pb by 42s)
Full results here - run-northwest.niftyentries.com/Results/Trafford-10K-2023
Maidstone Road Runs
Jacek Traczynski won the 10k in 37.24. (pb by 2.43)
Full results here - results.chronotrack.com/event/results/event/event-72669
Gloucestershire Cross Country League, at Gloucester
10th Ben Pearce, 19th Adam Singleterry
Results here - www.athletics4u.co.uk/cross-country/
Tokyo Marathon
Elise Rendall (w45) tan 3.38.08.
Inside Tonbridge Episode 10 - 'The National Championships - Part 2'
Continuing the series, produced by some of the TAC distance runners, headed by Jordan Chambers.
Series link here with all ten episodes - www.youtube.com/@insidetonbridge
Series link here with all ten episodes - www.youtube.com/@insidetonbridge
Latest Masters/Veterans Newsletter from Mark Pitcairn-Knowles
| tac_masters_2nd_march_2023_newsletter.pdf |
Inside Tonbridge Episode 9 - 'The National Championships - Part 1'
Continuing the series, produced by some of the TAC distance runners, headed by Jordan Chambers.
Series link here with all nine episodes - www.youtube.com/@insidetonbridge
Series link here with all nine episodes - www.youtube.com/@insidetonbridge
English National Cross Country Championships, at Bolesworth Castle, Cheshire, Saturday 25th February
James Kingston and Under 20 men's team win National Championships
Videos loaded !
Much more detail to follow, but many thanks to everyone who made the effort to support the weekend. in summary -
James Kingston produced one of the most memorable performances in TAC history at any event when he won the senior men's race.
Senior Men 3rd (1st James Kingston)
Senior Women 12th (19th Phoebe Barker)
Under 20 Men 1st National Champions (8th Ed Coutts)
Under 20 Women 9th (37th Katie Goodge)
Under 17 Men 2nd (12th George Hopkins)
Under 17 Women incomplete team (71st Jess Poland)
Under 15 Boys 3rd (14th Ollie Head)
Under 15 Girls 13th (21st Millie Watts)
Under 13 Boys 9th (27th Charlie Warren)
Under 13 Girls incomplete team (84th Aoife Foley)
Photos here - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAtACi
National Awards Dinner photos - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAtCMq
All photos on Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
Recording of livestream of races here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-km0btjSz8
Results are posted here - results.sporthive.com/for/frsystems
They are also on the Results 2023 page.
James Kingston produced one of the most memorable performances in TAC history at any event when he won the senior men's race.
Senior Men 3rd (1st James Kingston)
Senior Women 12th (19th Phoebe Barker)
Under 20 Men 1st National Champions (8th Ed Coutts)
Under 20 Women 9th (37th Katie Goodge)
Under 17 Men 2nd (12th George Hopkins)
Under 17 Women incomplete team (71st Jess Poland)
Under 15 Boys 3rd (14th Ollie Head)
Under 15 Girls 13th (21st Millie Watts)
Under 13 Boys 9th (27th Charlie Warren)
Under 13 Girls incomplete team (84th Aoife Foley)
Photos here - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAtACi
National Awards Dinner photos - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAtCMq
All photos on Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
Recording of livestream of races here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-km0btjSz8
Results are posted here - results.sporthive.com/for/frsystems
They are also on the Results 2023 page.
Above - James Kingston with the senior men's trophy
Above - The TAC under 20 team with their championship trophy
Above - most of the TAC squad at the National
British Universities and Colleges (BUCS) Indoor Championships at Sheffield, 24th to 26th February
Miles Weatherseed finished 5th in the 1500m final. Heat 4.10.32, semi final 3.59.22, final 3.58.94
Charlie Crick was eliminated at the semi final stage of the 800m. Heat 1.55.92, semi final 1.51.23 (3rd)
Charlie Crick was eliminated at the semi final stage of the 800m. Heat 1.55.92, semi final 1.51.23 (3rd)
Inside Tonbridge Episode 8 - 'Massive 400m session'
Continuing the series, produced by some of the TAC distance runners, headed by Jordan Chambers.
Series link here with all eight episodes - www.youtube.com/@insidetonbridge
Series link here with all eight episodes - www.youtube.com/@insidetonbridge
British Indoor Championships, Sunday 19th February
James West won the 3000m title in 7.49,78 to gain automatic selection for the GB team for the European Championships.
Ally Kinloch was 9th in 8.17.74.
Ben Murphy finished 6th in the 800m final in 1.50.55.
Results - ukaic2023.microplustimingservices.com/index.php?p=cmVhZC5waHA_c3BvcnQ9QVQmdGVtcGxhdGU9QVRfRV9SQU5LJmV4cG9ydD1RVlJCVTAwd01USkRURUZUTURRZ01EQXhMa3BUVDA0PSZkZXRhaWxzPSZsYW5nPUVuZyZpZD0yMDIzMDIxOSZkb2NUeXBlPWJ5RGF5
Ally Kinloch was 9th in 8.17.74.
Ben Murphy finished 6th in the 800m final in 1.50.55.
Results - ukaic2023.microplustimingservices.com/index.php?p=cmVhZC5waHA_c3BvcnQ9QVQmdGVtcGxhdGU9QVRfRV9SQU5LJmV4cG9ydD1RVlJCVTAwd01USkRURUZUTURRZ01EQXhMa3BUVDA0PSZkZXRhaWxzPSZsYW5nPUVuZyZpZD0yMDIzMDIxOSZkb2NUeXBlPWJ5RGF5
Tunbridge Wells Half Marathon, Sunday 19th February
3rd Dan Bradley, 4th Sean Molloy, 5th Neil McClements (TAC M40 record).
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page flic.kr/s/aHBqjAsDAx
Full results will show here - results.sporthive.com/events/7032060107579250176/races/1
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page flic.kr/s/aHBqjAsDAx
Full results will show here - results.sporthive.com/events/7032060107579250176/races/1
Above at Tunbridge Wells Half Marathon
British Indoor Championships, Saturday 18th February
Coverage details here -
www.britishathletics.org.uk/news-and-features/uka-confirm-bbc-as-broadcast-partner-for-2023-major-events-series/
It looks like Saturday switching from the BBC red button (sky 981) to bbc2 and back but Sunday might all be via iPlayer or bbc web site.
Ben Murphy finished 2nd in his 800m heat on Saturday with an indoor pb of 1.49.49 to qualify for the final on Sunday at 3.55pm
James West is in the 3000m on Sunday at 3.00pm.
www.britishathletics.org.uk/news-and-features/uka-confirm-bbc-as-broadcast-partner-for-2023-major-events-series/
It looks like Saturday switching from the BBC red button (sky 981) to bbc2 and back but Sunday might all be via iPlayer or bbc web site.
Ben Murphy finished 2nd in his 800m heat on Saturday with an indoor pb of 1.49.49 to qualify for the final on Sunday at 3.55pm
James West is in the 3000m on Sunday at 3.00pm.
Above - Ben Murphy qualified for the men's 800m final (photo courtesy of James Rhodes)
Latest Masters/Veterans Newsletter from Mark Pitcairn-Knowles
| tac_masters_16th_february_2023_newsletter.pdf |
Friday Night Under The Lights 5km Road Race, at Battersea Park, Friday 17th February
A few from TAC raced on Friday evening.
Dan Bradley 15.05, Nathan Chapman 16.15, Verity Hopkins 16.31 (pb and 8th), Becky Morrish 18.22 (pb), Harriet Woolley 18.38
Full results here - results.racetimingsolutions.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=16269&RId=1567
Dan Bradley 15.05, Nathan Chapman 16.15, Verity Hopkins 16.31 (pb and 8th), Becky Morrish 18.22 (pb), Harriet Woolley 18.38
Full results here - results.racetimingsolutions.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=16269&RId=1567
Kent Cross Country League, at Norman Park, Bromley, Saturday 11th February
Videos loaded !
Sean Molloy won the men's race, as TAC snatched narrow wins in the men's 4 and 12 to score contests. These clinched the league championships.
Harriet Woolley led the women's team home in 4th as they finished second to Blackheath.
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjArKbi
Provisional TAC results are on the Results 2023 page and full results link here -
www.stuweb.co.uk/live/
Harriet Woolley led the women's team home in 4th as they finished second to Blackheath.
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjArKbi
Provisional TAC results are on the Results 2023 page and full results link here -
www.stuweb.co.uk/live/
TAC Men's squad at Bromley
TAC Women's squad at Bromley
Sean Molloy wins at Bromley
Armagh International Road Races, Thursday 9th February
There were some incredibly fast times at Armagh including the TAC contingent.
Men's 5k Kieran Reilly 14.05, Alex Howard 14.06, Ben Cole 14.07, Miles Weatherseed 14.44
Womn's 3k Verity Hopkins 9.35
Full results here - www.myrunresults.com/events/brooks_armagh_international_road_race_5k_2023/4623/results
Men's 5k Kieran Reilly 14.05, Alex Howard 14.06, Ben Cole 14.07, Miles Weatherseed 14.44
Womn's 3k Verity Hopkins 9.35
Full results here - www.myrunresults.com/events/brooks_armagh_international_road_race_5k_2023/4623/results
Above - TAC in Armagh with 3rd team prize. Kieran Reilly, Ben Cole, Miles Weatherseed, Alex Howard
Events, Sunday 5th February
South of England Indoor Championships, at Lee Valley
Videos loaded !
Ben Murphy was just beaten into second place in the men's 800m final with 1.51.98.
Annabelle Hales ran an outright 800m pb of 2.20.71 in the u20 women's heats.
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjArbGN
Chichester 10km road race
A few TAC were competing.
Dan Bradley ran 31.50 and Helen Gaunt was first masters female in 36.49.
Results here -
results.eventchiptiming.com/results.aspx?CId=16202&RId=10149
San Francisco 10k road race
Chris Olley won a 10k in Golden Gate Park in 29.46
Full results here - results.svetiming.com/Pamakid/events/2023/san-francisco-half-marathon-10k--5K/results
Videos loaded !
Ben Murphy was just beaten into second place in the men's 800m final with 1.51.98.
Annabelle Hales ran an outright 800m pb of 2.20.71 in the u20 women's heats.
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjArbGN
Chichester 10km road race
A few TAC were competing.
Dan Bradley ran 31.50 and Helen Gaunt was first masters female in 36.49.
Results here -
results.eventchiptiming.com/results.aspx?CId=16202&RId=10149
San Francisco 10k road race
Chris Olley won a 10k in Golden Gate Park in 29.46
Full results here - results.svetiming.com/Pamakid/events/2023/san-francisco-half-marathon-10k--5K/results
Above - Ben Murphy finishes 2nd in the South of England 800m final
Above - TAC at Chichester 10k (Dan Bradley, Tom Woolley, Helen Gaunt, Nathan Chapman, Dan Longhurst)
Other events, Saturday 4th February
TAC 3000m record from James West
New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, Boston, USA
James West finished 3rd in the 3000 metres in 7.42.89, which is not only a European Indoor Qualifying time, but a pb, club record and a UK top 10 all time mark.
Results here - https://results.nbindoorgrandprix.com/
All time list here - www.thepowerof10.info/rankings/rankinglist.aspx?event=3000&agegroup=ALL&sex=M&alltime=y&indooronly=y
IFAM Indoor Meeting, Ghent, Belgium
Ally Kinloch ran 8.10.32 for 3000 metres
Results here - www.atletiek.nu/wedstrijd/startlijst/671005/62/
James West finished 3rd in the 3000 metres in 7.42.89, which is not only a European Indoor Qualifying time, but a pb, club record and a UK top 10 all time mark.
Results here - https://results.nbindoorgrandprix.com/
All time list here - www.thepowerof10.info/rankings/rankinglist.aspx?event=3000&agegroup=ALL&sex=M&alltime=y&indooronly=y
IFAM Indoor Meeting, Ghent, Belgium
Ally Kinloch ran 8.10.32 for 3000 metres
Results here - www.atletiek.nu/wedstrijd/startlijst/671005/62/
South East Schools Cross Country Championships, South of England Showground, Ardingly
Saturday 4th February - Videos loaded !
There were plenty of TAC runners racing, including a win by Jamie Macdonald in the senior boys race.
Provisional results in the file below.
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAqVDE
Provisional results in the file below.
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAqVDE
| south_east_schools_inter_counties_04022023_full_results.pdf |
Above - Jamie Macdonald winning the Senior Boys race at the SE Schools Inter Counties on Saturday
British Universities and Colleges Cross Country Championships, Wales, Saturday 4th February
Quite a few from TAC raced. Phoebe Barker was 18th in the women's A race and Matthew Taylor was 28th in the men's B race. Full results are on the Results 2023 page with TAC highlighted.
Live results link - results.sporthive.com/events/7027240492605634816
Live results link - results.sporthive.com/events/7027240492605634816
King Henry V111 School Relays, Wednesday 1st February
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The Judd School team won by 1 minute 45s and broke the course record by 1.39, for the route held since 1991 and in fact their time is considered quicker than the 1983 record set by Skinners School.
The team was Huxley Crush (11.56), Jamie Macdonald (11.16), Tom Claridge (11.20), Ed Coutts (11.14), George Hopkins (11.37) and Josh Prendergast (11.38) all being TAC.
Full results here, including the Judd B team and Girls team (6th) are here -
www.racetecresults.com/results.aspx?CId=16418&RId=808
Photos on Mark Hookway's Facebook page and here - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAqzEU
The team was Huxley Crush (11.56), Jamie Macdonald (11.16), Tom Claridge (11.20), Ed Coutts (11.14), George Hopkins (11.37) and Josh Prendergast (11.38) all being TAC.
Full results here, including the Judd B team and Girls team (6th) are here -
www.racetecresults.com/results.aspx?CId=16418&RId=808
Photos on Mark Hookway's Facebook page and here - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAqzEU
Above - Judd School winning team at Coventry (all TAC)
South of England Cross Country Championships, at Beckenham Place Park, Saturday 28th January
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James Kingston produced one of the best distance running performances by a TAC athlete when he convincingly won the Senior Men's Championship. TAC won three silver and two bronze team medals.
Senior Men 2nd
Senior Women 20th
Under 20 Men 2nd
Under 20 Women 3rd
Under 17 Men 3rd
Under 17 Women no team
Under 15 Boys 2nd
Under 15 Girls 14th
Under 13 Boys 6th
Under 13 Girls 8th
Full results here and on the Results 2023 page - results.sporthive.com/events/7024716460568384256
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjApYXK
Senior Men 2nd
Senior Women 20th
Under 20 Men 2nd
Under 20 Women 3rd
Under 17 Men 3rd
Under 17 Women no team
Under 15 Boys 2nd
Under 15 Girls 14th
Under 13 Boys 6th
Under 13 Girls 8th
Full results here and on the Results 2023 page - results.sporthive.com/events/7024716460568384256
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjApYXK
Above - James Kingston winning the Southern title on Saturday
Above - The top three men's teams on Saturday
Sunday action, 22nd January
London Indoor Games, at Lee Valley
In the 800 metres men's race 1, Ben Murphy finished 2nd in 1.50.70 and Jordan Chambers 3rd in 1.53.25
Ben's time ranks hi pretty high in the UK early in 2023.
Jess Murphy ran an indoor pb of 2.21.12 and Annabelle Hales won her first ever indoor race in 2.30.11.
Photos on Mark Hookway's Facebook page and here - flic.kr/s/aHBqjApawH
Farnborough Half Marathon
Dan Bradley set a pb of 69.13 when finishing 9th, which breaks his own TAC m35 record by 19s. Julian Rendall (m40) 76.05 and Nathan Chapman 76.10.
Full results here - results.racetimingsolutions.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=16269&RId=1565&EId=2
Canterbury 10 miles road race
Full results here - www.racetimeresult.co.uk/results/canterbury-10-miler4
TAC results -
6th Neil McClements 55.03, Adam Tibbals 59.51, Imogen Amos 60.25 (3rd female), Helen Gaunt (w40) 60.57, Harriet Woolley 62.46, Nichola Evans 63.06, Annabel Carter 64.08, Michael Thomson 68.46, Josh Beesley 76.20, Kean Anderson 77.58.
In the 800 metres men's race 1, Ben Murphy finished 2nd in 1.50.70 and Jordan Chambers 3rd in 1.53.25
Ben's time ranks hi pretty high in the UK early in 2023.
Jess Murphy ran an indoor pb of 2.21.12 and Annabelle Hales won her first ever indoor race in 2.30.11.
Photos on Mark Hookway's Facebook page and here - flic.kr/s/aHBqjApawH
Farnborough Half Marathon
Dan Bradley set a pb of 69.13 when finishing 9th, which breaks his own TAC m35 record by 19s. Julian Rendall (m40) 76.05 and Nathan Chapman 76.10.
Full results here - results.racetimingsolutions.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=16269&RId=1565&EId=2
Canterbury 10 miles road race
Full results here - www.racetimeresult.co.uk/results/canterbury-10-miler4
TAC results -
6th Neil McClements 55.03, Adam Tibbals 59.51, Imogen Amos 60.25 (3rd female), Helen Gaunt (w40) 60.57, Harriet Woolley 62.46, Nichola Evans 63.06, Annabel Carter 64.08, Michael Thomson 68.46, Josh Beesley 76.20, Kean Anderson 77.58.
Above - TAC at Lee Valley
Top - Ben Murphy , Jordan Chambers
Bottom - Jess Murphy, Annabelle Hales
Top - Ben Murphy , Jordan Chambers
Bottom - Jess Murphy, Annabelle Hales
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Above - Neil McClements (left) and Imogen Amos (right) at Canterbury
(photos by Richard Owen)
(photos by Richard Owen)
Run, Jump, Throw Indoor Meeting at Sheffield, Saturday 21st January
Charlie Crick won the fastest 800m in 1.53.90 and came back later to run 49.62 to finish 2nd over 400m. The latter is 0.5s away from Lewis Collins' TAC indoor record.
Kent Schools Cross Country Championships at Dartford, Saturday 21st January
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There were some excellent TAC results, including wins for Ed Coutts (senior boys) and Purdey Hutchings (year 7 girls)
Full results are on the Results 2023 page.
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAp3KS
TAC top 10 or first to finish -
Senior Boys - 1st Ed Coutts, 3rd Isaac Arnott, 6th Tom Claridge, 7th Angus Currie, 8th Jamie Macdonald, 9th George Hopkins
Senior Girls - 8th Jess Poland
Inter Boys - 4th Harrison Fraser, 5th Toby Bawtree, 9th Ollie Head, 10th Connor Prendergast
Inter Girls - 13th Emily Boyd
Junior Boys - 4th Henry Cleary, 5th Peter Fitzmaurice, 6th Ben Catchpole, 9th Ewan Prendergast, 10th Charlie Warren
Junior Girls - 7th Millie Watts, 8th Isabel Gowing
Year 7 Boys - 5th Luca Szumilewicz, 6th Jamie Rogers
Year 7 Girls - 1st Purdey Hutchings, 5th Sienna Ellis
Full results are on the Results 2023 page.
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAp3KS
TAC top 10 or first to finish -
Senior Boys - 1st Ed Coutts, 3rd Isaac Arnott, 6th Tom Claridge, 7th Angus Currie, 8th Jamie Macdonald, 9th George Hopkins
Senior Girls - 8th Jess Poland
Inter Boys - 4th Harrison Fraser, 5th Toby Bawtree, 9th Ollie Head, 10th Connor Prendergast
Inter Girls - 13th Emily Boyd
Junior Boys - 4th Henry Cleary, 5th Peter Fitzmaurice, 6th Ben Catchpole, 9th Ewan Prendergast, 10th Charlie Warren
Junior Girls - 7th Millie Watts, 8th Isabel Gowing
Year 7 Boys - 5th Luca Szumilewicz, 6th Jamie Rogers
Year 7 Girls - 1st Purdey Hutchings, 5th Sienna Ellis
Above TAC's Kent Schools Champions
Purdey Hutchings (year 7 girls) and Ed Coutts (Senior boys)
Purdey Hutchings (year 7 girls) and Ed Coutts (Senior boys)
The weekend ahead, Saturday and Sunday, 21st/22nd January
On Saturday the Kent Schools Cross Country Championships take place at Dartford (see Race Information page).
Over Saturday and Sunday the London Indoor Games take place at Lee Valley, featuring a number of TAC athletes, including the 800m on Sunday.
Over Saturday and Sunday the London Indoor Games take place at Lee Valley, featuring a number of TAC athletes, including the 800m on Sunday.
Valencia 10km Road Race, Spain, Sunday 15th January
Lucy Reid (32.54) raced for the England women's team, whilst Corey De'Ath (30.57) and Verity Hopkins (34.24) also ran.
Results - sportmaniacs.com/en/races/xv-10k-valencia-ibercaja-2023/63c3d665-62f8-4007-a641-4d2dac1f1cf4/results#rankings:page-1
Livestream here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=yT4ahT1jxrg
Results - sportmaniacs.com/en/races/xv-10k-valencia-ibercaja-2023/63c3d665-62f8-4007-a641-4d2dac1f1cf4/results#rankings:page-1
Livestream here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=yT4ahT1jxrg
Above - Lucy Reid (2nd from right) with the England team in Valencia
Saturday 14th January
UK Cross Challenge at Perth, Scotland
James Kingston finished 3rd and and Kieran Reilly 6th in the men's 8k race. Kieran lives up in Scotland currently, whilst James combined the race with visiting former TAC member Fraser Gordon.
Results are here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2023/GBR/saintdis/
Video - youtu.be/hkhU3Pwdwh0
Surrey Cross Country League at Beckenham
There were two more good results from TAC members, running for second claim clubs. Alex Howard finished 3rd and Max Nicholls 6th. Results here - www.surreyleague.org/slm/race/326/#indiv
Sevenoaks School Knole Runs
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Ed Coutts finished 2nd in the boys' race and Jess Poland was 8th in the girls.
Full results here - results.netiming.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=20008&RId=357&EId=2
Results are also on the Results 2023 page, in Excel.
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAoe3m
Parkrun
I don't tend to mention many parkrun performances, other than the odd record or particularly fast time. However, Noémie Thomson ran 17.12 at Bromley, which is one of the faster female TAC times. Results here - www.parkrun.org.uk/bromley/results/latestresults/
Birmingham Cross Country League, at Birmingham
62nd Will Beeston, 63rd Toby Emm
www.birminghamccleague.co.uk/images/stories/bdccl/articlepdfs/XC_League_Archive/2022-23/2023-01-14-M1.pdfResults here -
James Kingston finished 3rd and and Kieran Reilly 6th in the men's 8k race. Kieran lives up in Scotland currently, whilst James combined the race with visiting former TAC member Fraser Gordon.
Results are here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2023/GBR/saintdis/
Video - youtu.be/hkhU3Pwdwh0
Surrey Cross Country League at Beckenham
There were two more good results from TAC members, running for second claim clubs. Alex Howard finished 3rd and Max Nicholls 6th. Results here - www.surreyleague.org/slm/race/326/#indiv
Sevenoaks School Knole Runs
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Ed Coutts finished 2nd in the boys' race and Jess Poland was 8th in the girls.
Full results here - results.netiming.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=20008&RId=357&EId=2
Results are also on the Results 2023 page, in Excel.
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAoe3m
Parkrun
I don't tend to mention many parkrun performances, other than the odd record or particularly fast time. However, Noémie Thomson ran 17.12 at Bromley, which is one of the faster female TAC times. Results here - www.parkrun.org.uk/bromley/results/latestresults/
Birmingham Cross Country League, at Birmingham
62nd Will Beeston, 63rd Toby Emm
www.birminghamccleague.co.uk/images/stories/bdccl/articlepdfs/XC_League_Archive/2022-23/2023-01-14-M1.pdfResults here -
Above - James Kingston (left) and Kieran Reilly (right) finished 3rd and 6th at the UK Cross Challenge at Perth
Photos courtesy of Bobby Gavin
Photos courtesy of Bobby Gavin
Above - Judd School Boys team won the Knole Run
Inside Tonbridge Episode 6 - 'Can they do it on a windy day in Kent ?'
Continuing the series, produced by some of the TAC distance runners, headed by Jordan Chambers.
Series link here with all six episodes - www.youtube.com/@insidetonbridge
Series link here with all six episodes - www.youtube.com/@insidetonbridge
Latest Masters/Veterans Newsletter from Mark Pitcairn-Knowles
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Inside Tonbridge YouTube Channel - Episodes 4 and 5
Some of the TAC distance runners have a YouTube series going. The latest episodes are -
Episode 4 The Ice Age - youtu.be/vxEQeQAIIjw
Episode 5 Christmas Holiday Speedwork - youtu.be/TPLuU-XJKzs
Episode 4 The Ice Age - youtu.be/vxEQeQAIIjw
Episode 5 Christmas Holiday Speedwork - youtu.be/TPLuU-XJKzs
Saturday
Essex Cross Country Championships
Steve Strange finished 3rd in the senior men's race. Full results here -
results.eventchiptiming.com/results.aspx?CId=16202&RId=5118
Surrey Cross Country Championships, at Croydon
Ben Pearce finished 10th in the under 20 men's race. Full results here -
www.surreyathletics.uk
Yorkshire Cross Country Championships
Nathan Marsh finished 7th in the senior men's race.
Sussex Championships, at Bexhill
Verity Hopkins finished 2nd in the women's race. Full results here -
www.sussexathletics.net/2022-2/
Sunday
British Milers Club Indoor Meeting, at Sheffield
Ben Murphy raced in the men's 800m A race and finished 5th in 1.53.08.
Oxfordshire Cross Country Championships, at Horspath, Oxford
Miles Weatherseed finished 4th in the senior men's race.
Essex Cross Country Championships
Steve Strange finished 3rd in the senior men's race. Full results here -
results.eventchiptiming.com/results.aspx?CId=16202&RId=5118
Surrey Cross Country Championships, at Croydon
Ben Pearce finished 10th in the under 20 men's race. Full results here -
www.surreyathletics.uk
Yorkshire Cross Country Championships
Nathan Marsh finished 7th in the senior men's race.
Sussex Championships, at Bexhill
Verity Hopkins finished 2nd in the women's race. Full results here -
www.sussexathletics.net/2022-2/
Sunday
British Milers Club Indoor Meeting, at Sheffield
Ben Murphy raced in the men's 800m A race and finished 5th in 1.53.08.
Oxfordshire Cross Country Championships, at Horspath, Oxford
Miles Weatherseed finished 4th in the senior men's race.
Kent Cross Country Championships, at Brands Hatch, Saturday 7th January
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Full results are on the Results 2023 page.
TAC managed to sweep the board on the team front for the boys and men, winning all 5 age groups, plus the senior women (3 to score) and under 20 women.
James Kingston and Phoebe Barker won the senior races, whilst individual titles were also won by Toby Bawtree (u15) and Matthew Dubery (u20).
Summary
Senior Men 1st team (6 and 12 to score - 1st James Kingston, 3rd Alex Howard, 4th Ben Cole, 6th Cameron Chambers, 10th Stuart Brown.
Senior Women 1st team (3 to score), 2nd team (6 to score) - 1st Phoebe Barker, 4th Lucy Thompson, 8th Annabel Carter.
Under 20 Men 1st team - 1st Matthew Dubery, 2nd Ed Coutts, 3rd Jamie Macdonald, 6th Angus Currie (7 in top 10)
Under 20 women 1st team - 2nd Noémie Thomson, 4th Katie Goodge, 6th Ella Ayden
Under 17 men 1st team - 4th Tom Claridge, 6th George Hopkins, 7th Harrison Fraser, 9th Mark Bridger
Under 17 women no team - 12th Jess Poland
Under 15 boys 1st team - 1st Toby Bawtree, 3rd Connor Prendergast, 10th Peter Fitzmaurice
Under 15 girls 4th team - 13th Neve Raymond
Under 13 boys 1st team - 2nd Charlie Warren, 6th Campbell South
Under 13 girls 2nd team - 5th Purdey Hutchings
Photos on Mark Hookway's Facebook page and here - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAnowx
TAC managed to sweep the board on the team front for the boys and men, winning all 5 age groups, plus the senior women (3 to score) and under 20 women.
James Kingston and Phoebe Barker won the senior races, whilst individual titles were also won by Toby Bawtree (u15) and Matthew Dubery (u20).
Summary
Senior Men 1st team (6 and 12 to score - 1st James Kingston, 3rd Alex Howard, 4th Ben Cole, 6th Cameron Chambers, 10th Stuart Brown.
Senior Women 1st team (3 to score), 2nd team (6 to score) - 1st Phoebe Barker, 4th Lucy Thompson, 8th Annabel Carter.
Under 20 Men 1st team - 1st Matthew Dubery, 2nd Ed Coutts, 3rd Jamie Macdonald, 6th Angus Currie (7 in top 10)
Under 20 women 1st team - 2nd Noémie Thomson, 4th Katie Goodge, 6th Ella Ayden
Under 17 men 1st team - 4th Tom Claridge, 6th George Hopkins, 7th Harrison Fraser, 9th Mark Bridger
Under 17 women no team - 12th Jess Poland
Under 15 boys 1st team - 1st Toby Bawtree, 3rd Connor Prendergast, 10th Peter Fitzmaurice
Under 15 girls 4th team - 13th Neve Raymond
Under 13 boys 1st team - 2nd Charlie Warren, 6th Campbell South
Under 13 girls 2nd team - 5th Purdey Hutchings
Photos on Mark Hookway's Facebook page and here - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAnowx
Above - TAC individual Kent Champions
Top Toby Bawtree, Matthew Dubery, Bottom - James Kingston, Phoebe Barker
Top Toby Bawtree, Matthew Dubery, Bottom - James Kingston, Phoebe Barker
Above - A few from TAC who had excellent races at the Kent Championships
Line 1 - Purdey Hutchings, Charlie Warren, Campbell South
Line 2 - Oliver Lester, Kaito Paterson, Jasper Burton
Line 3 - Ben Catchpole, Connor Prendergast, Peter Fitzmaurice
Line 4 - Noémie Thomson, Ed Coutts, Jamie Macdonald
Line 5 - Angus Currie, George Marshall, Mark Bridger
Line 1 - Purdey Hutchings, Charlie Warren, Campbell South
Line 2 - Oliver Lester, Kaito Paterson, Jasper Burton
Line 3 - Ben Catchpole, Connor Prendergast, Peter Fitzmaurice
Line 4 - Noémie Thomson, Ed Coutts, Jamie Macdonald
Line 5 - Angus Currie, George Marshall, Mark Bridger
Tonbridge AC Quiz Night, Saturday 28th January
British Milers Club Indoor Meeting, Friday 6th January
Kieran Reilly ran 8.18.99 for 3000m, having been on for a time about 10s quicker with 500m to go.
Full results here - www.britishmilersclub.com/result/glasgow-indoors-06-jan-2023-results/
Full results here - www.britishmilersclub.com/result/glasgow-indoors-06-jan-2023-results/
Anne-Sophie Bremans sets new TAC women's indoor 800 metres record
Anne-Sophie Bremans broke the Tonbridge Athletic Club women’s indoor 800 metres record, when competing in Gent, Belgium on Boxing Day. Bremans is in the under 20 age group, so her time of 2.16.73, also improved that record by almost two seconds.
Bremans who boards at Sevenoaks School is a Belgian national, who has a wide range of ability and has competed well from 200 metres to 800 metres on the track. She has also run well in school cross country races this Winter.
Despite running well at the longer distances her emphasis is currently on an indoor season mainly at 400 metres.
Bremans who boards at Sevenoaks School is a Belgian national, who has a wide range of ability and has competed well from 200 metres to 800 metres on the track. She has also run well in school cross country races this Winter.
Despite running well at the longer distances her emphasis is currently on an indoor season mainly at 400 metres.
Sunday 1st January events - Happy New Year !
Penshurst 5 miles Cross Country Race
James Kingston, Ben Cole and George Marshall filled the top three places in this low key, local race to open the new year. Mark Bridger was the first under 18 to finish.
Results appear here and a few from TAC took part - www.stuweb.co.uk/live/race.shtml#4048-10998
James Kingston, Ben Cole and George Marshall filled the top three places in this low key, local race to open the new year. Mark Bridger was the first under 18 to finish.
Results appear here and a few from TAC took part - www.stuweb.co.uk/live/race.shtml#4048-10998
Above - James Kingston with mum Sue, dad Phil and dog Barney at the Penshurst 5 miles
(photo courtesy of Sue Kingston)
(photo courtesy of Sue Kingston)
Tonbridge AC Boxing Day Handicap, Monday 26th December
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Many thanks to everyone who supported the event and helped make it relatively easy to organise.
Special thanks to Tony Fullbrook, John Harley and Sarah Fitzmaurice for helping set the course up a few days beforehand.
Jolyon Head was the outright winner, with James Kingston and Katie Goodge running the fastest actual times.
Full results are on the Results 2022 page.
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAkDbQ
Special thanks to Tony Fullbrook, John Harley and Sarah Fitzmaurice for helping set the course up a few days beforehand.
Jolyon Head was the outright winner, with James Kingston and Katie Goodge running the fastest actual times.
Full results are on the Results 2022 page.
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAkDbQ
Above - Jolyon Head won the TAC Boxing Day handicap
South of Thames Cross Country Championship at Aldershot, Saturday 17th December
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TAC men's team had convincing wins in both the 6 and 12 to score competitions.
Although Ben Cole finished 2nd in the race the winner, Pete Chambers from Highgate, was a guest runner. Alex Howard ran a superbly well pace race to finish strongly and clinch 3rd place.
Results are here -
onedrive.live.com/view.aspx?resid=B53B77C277004ADD!529083&ithint=file%2cxlsx&authkey=!AHyeTKsnWcgrPTM
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAjuw2
Although Ben Cole finished 2nd in the race the winner, Pete Chambers from Highgate, was a guest runner. Alex Howard ran a superbly well pace race to finish strongly and clinch 3rd place.
Results are here -
onedrive.live.com/view.aspx?resid=B53B77C277004ADD!529083&ithint=file%2cxlsx&authkey=!AHyeTKsnWcgrPTM
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHBqjAjuw2
Above - TAC won the South of Thames 6 and 12 to score championships
Above - Alex Howard and Ben Cole with the South of Thames Championship trophies
Friday Night Under The Lights 5 mile road race, Battersea Park, London, Friday 16th December
It looks like Corey De'Ath was the only TAC who raced in the end and ran 24.59 in 22nd. Results are here -
results.racetimingsolutions.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=16269&RId=1556
results.racetimingsolutions.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=16269&RId=1556
Latest Masters/Veterans Newsletter from Mark Pitcairn-Knowles
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TAC Training Tuesday 13th December
Latest - TAC training at the track or Tonbridge School cancelled Friday to Sunday 16th to 18th December
Please be aware that most groups have cancelled training tonight. Some photos of the fields, track and Stacey Road area are below.
TAC Takeaways interview - James Kingston
James Kingston has had some excellent races in the first half of the Winter and talks here about his transition from junior to senior distance running and how he now operates. Personal bests -
800m 1.58.2, 1500m 3.51.98, 3000m 8.30.40 (2021 but didn’t attack a time), 5000m 15.18 (2021), 5k road 14.16
Recent results -
2nd fastest at Aldershot Road Relays behind Jack Rowe
5th fastest at Mansfield, National Cross Country Relays
6th fastest at Sutton Coldfield, National Road Relays
7th fastest long leg at National 12 stage road relays
Tonbridge parkrun record holder
15th senior and 7th under 23 at Liverpool UK Cross Challenge/European Trials
800m 1.58.2, 1500m 3.51.98, 3000m 8.30.40 (2021 but didn’t attack a time), 5000m 15.18 (2021), 5k road 14.16
Recent results -
2nd fastest at Aldershot Road Relays behind Jack Rowe
5th fastest at Mansfield, National Cross Country Relays
6th fastest at Sutton Coldfield, National Road Relays
7th fastest long leg at National 12 stage road relays
Tonbridge parkrun record holder
15th senior and 7th under 23 at Liverpool UK Cross Challenge/European Trials