February 2021
Texas Qualifier Meet, Austin, USA, Saturday 27th February
James West will be disappointed with his opening race of 2021, after he swapped from the 5000m to the 1500m and ran 3.42.68 to finish 13th. The race can be viewed 58 minted into this link - youtu.be/oRto43Og0jg
Tonbridge AC ‘Return to Training’ Plan – March 2021
Guidelines announced by England Athletics
The full update from England Athletics can be found here –
https://www.englandathletics.org/athletics-and-running/news/guidance-update-2021/
Monday 29th March
Tonbridge School Track (not centre) open to training, including toilets near track entrance.
Formal, organised training can take place in ‘Covid Secure’
Unorganised, non ‘Covid Secure’ activity can take place in groups of 6.
Note ‘Covid Secure’ means health declarations of from all present at a venue, use of sanitising sprays and gels and most importantly maintenance of social distancing protocols.
Outdoor competition, with no license can take place within a club ie TAC members only.
Competition involving other clubs can take place, if licensed and subject to confirmation by Department of Media, Culture and Sport.
No indoors, no spectators, one parent per athlete only.
Minimise travel.
Monday 12th April at the earliest
Changes include –
Indoor training allowed for under 18 and those with disability.
Monday 17th May at the earliest
Changes include –
2 day events with overnight stay.
Bigger events with spectators allowed.
Indoor organised training for adults can take place.
No restrictions on travel.
Monday 21st June at the earliest
Changes include –
No legal limits on social contact.
Competition returns to normal.
Other aspects normal.
Tonbridge AC process
Friday 26th February – Mark Hookway (Covid Officer) circulating questionnaire to coaches.
Week commencing Monday 1st March – collate information from questionnaire.
Friday 5th March to Friday 12th March – TAC planning meeting
To include Iain Presnell (Tonbridge School Liaison and Coaching Secretary), Mark Hookway (Covid Officer), Pete Mason (Coaching Coordinator), James Taylor (Club Chairman) plus 2 or 3 others maximum.
After 12th March – Detailed plan to be issued to all coaches with guidelines.
The full update from England Athletics can be found here –
https://www.englandathletics.org/athletics-and-running/news/guidance-update-2021/
Monday 29th March
Tonbridge School Track (not centre) open to training, including toilets near track entrance.
Formal, organised training can take place in ‘Covid Secure’
Unorganised, non ‘Covid Secure’ activity can take place in groups of 6.
Note ‘Covid Secure’ means health declarations of from all present at a venue, use of sanitising sprays and gels and most importantly maintenance of social distancing protocols.
Outdoor competition, with no license can take place within a club ie TAC members only.
Competition involving other clubs can take place, if licensed and subject to confirmation by Department of Media, Culture and Sport.
No indoors, no spectators, one parent per athlete only.
Minimise travel.
Monday 12th April at the earliest
Changes include –
Indoor training allowed for under 18 and those with disability.
Monday 17th May at the earliest
Changes include –
2 day events with overnight stay.
Bigger events with spectators allowed.
Indoor organised training for adults can take place.
No restrictions on travel.
Monday 21st June at the earliest
Changes include –
No legal limits on social contact.
Competition returns to normal.
Other aspects normal.
Tonbridge AC process
Friday 26th February – Mark Hookway (Covid Officer) circulating questionnaire to coaches.
Week commencing Monday 1st March – collate information from questionnaire.
Friday 5th March to Friday 12th March – TAC planning meeting
To include Iain Presnell (Tonbridge School Liaison and Coaching Secretary), Mark Hookway (Covid Officer), Pete Mason (Coaching Coordinator), James Taylor (Club Chairman) plus 2 or 3 others maximum.
After 12th March – Detailed plan to be issued to all coaches with guidelines.
TAC Takeaways Mentoring Initiative - a very positive start
As mentioned last week we kicked off this new initiative, which encourages some dialogue between our younger distance runners with some of our most successful seniors.
We have a good selection of Mentors involved and have the following young ‘Ambassadors’ so far -
Harrison Fraser (u15), Aimee Holdstock (u17), Lucas Gorrill (u13), Matthew Dubery (u17), David Barclay (u15) with help from their parents. These athletes are gathering questions via WhatsApp groups, which are then relayed to the senior Mentors to answer.
Many thanks to you all for offering your help so far.
If any others would like to help please let me know.
As examples, I have loaded a few of the Takeaway replies below and have put them under categories to the left of the home page under the Latest News heading.
We have 19 video clips answering questions that have been asked so far, the links being available on the site or on YouTube here -
https://www.youtube.com/user/MARKHOOKWAYADL/playlists
Message to the young athletes below and parents.
We have a good selection of Mentors involved and have the following young ‘Ambassadors’ so far -
Harrison Fraser (u15), Aimee Holdstock (u17), Lucas Gorrill (u13), Matthew Dubery (u17), David Barclay (u15) with help from their parents. These athletes are gathering questions via WhatsApp groups, which are then relayed to the senior Mentors to answer.
Many thanks to you all for offering your help so far.
If any others would like to help please let me know.
As examples, I have loaded a few of the Takeaway replies below and have put them under categories to the left of the home page under the Latest News heading.
We have 19 video clips answering questions that have been asked so far, the links being available on the site or on YouTube here -
https://www.youtube.com/user/MARKHOOKWAYADL/playlists
Message to the young athletes below and parents.
West Coast Conference Cross Country Championships, Las Vegas, USA
Wednesday 24th February
There is just one result which is from the USA, where George Duggan competed in the West Coast Conference, for the University of Portland. This was held in Las Vegas and by all accounts it was extremely warm. George was going well but suffered in the last kilometre or so and finished 37th.
TAC Takeaways Mentoring Initiative
After some dialogue, with a few of TAC’s top young distance runners we are going to try something new and see how it evolves. Full details are shown below this email.
The aim is to enable young athletes in the u13,15,17 and 20 age groups and maybe anyone else to ask some of the successful runners that we have for advice. It will be mainly fed through WhatsApp with help from some parents.
So far signed up as Mentors are England Internationals Lucy Reid and Nicole Taylor, England Schools International Katie Goodge, James West ranked 13th in the World at 1500m in 2020 with 3.34, Chris Olley 6th in the UK last year at 5000m, Sam Crick who interviews many of the UK’s top athletes at Crickcastpod, Michael Ellis who has vast knowledge of running shoes and equipment and is an excellent runner himself, Cameron Payas international for Gibraltar, Simon Coppard 1.50 for 800m, Ryan Driscoll who has won many National team champs and won the National u23 steeplechase, James Kingston top 10 in National u17s, Stuart Brown who has helped TAC win team medals through the age groups and Ben Murphy 1.49 for 800m.
Then so far signed up and in action as young ‘Ambassadors’ are Harrison Fraser (u15), Aimee Holdstock (u17), Lucas Gorrill (u13) with help from their parents. I have been in direct contact with a few more parents and hope to have a few more signed up shortly.
If anyone feels that they would like to help this process please let me know.
Full details are in the file below, explaining how the process works.
See the TAC Takeaways Mentoring Tips in the left hand column
The aim is to enable young athletes in the u13,15,17 and 20 age groups and maybe anyone else to ask some of the successful runners that we have for advice. It will be mainly fed through WhatsApp with help from some parents.
So far signed up as Mentors are England Internationals Lucy Reid and Nicole Taylor, England Schools International Katie Goodge, James West ranked 13th in the World at 1500m in 2020 with 3.34, Chris Olley 6th in the UK last year at 5000m, Sam Crick who interviews many of the UK’s top athletes at Crickcastpod, Michael Ellis who has vast knowledge of running shoes and equipment and is an excellent runner himself, Cameron Payas international for Gibraltar, Simon Coppard 1.50 for 800m, Ryan Driscoll who has won many National team champs and won the National u23 steeplechase, James Kingston top 10 in National u17s, Stuart Brown who has helped TAC win team medals through the age groups and Ben Murphy 1.49 for 800m.
Then so far signed up and in action as young ‘Ambassadors’ are Harrison Fraser (u15), Aimee Holdstock (u17), Lucas Gorrill (u13) with help from their parents. I have been in direct contact with a few more parents and hope to have a few more signed up shortly.
If anyone feels that they would like to help this process please let me know.
Full details are in the file below, explaining how the process works.
See the TAC Takeaways Mentoring Tips in the left hand column
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Some examples here answering a question from Harrison Fraser -
" How are you keeping motivated without any races or group sessions? Any tips?"
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Jamie Witz asked - Do you have any tips on how to become motivated to run on your own ?
Luciana Anderson - How far should i be running as an u20 ?
Parental support article in Tonbridge Courier newspaper, Monday 15th February
A Tonbridge Courier article is now online. There are lots of great, supportive parents out there of young sports people, especially illustrated during the pandemic. However, is there a line to be aware of where actions can result in unwanted pressures ?
https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/how-do-you-deal-with-pushy-parents/?fbclid=IwAR22TMAIgu0RbHlgw8unf-zHPXWpH9l3DJsFMa0tHR2--ii0AShu8FdKrkA
https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/how-do-you-deal-with-pushy-parents/?fbclid=IwAR22TMAIgu0RbHlgw8unf-zHPXWpH9l3DJsFMa0tHR2--ii0AShu8FdKrkA
Tonbridge AC Challenge Round 2 Awards Announcement, Sunday 14th February
Dear Club Member
Tonbridge AC Challenge Round 2 Awards Announcement
We have now reached the second deadline date for nominations for Tonbridge AC’s Challenge and to date have received 37 in total.
The judging panel has met and agreed the second group of prize winners as follows -
1st prizes – Lewis Collins (senior) and Harry Wrigley (junior)
Other prizes to be awarded to – James Kingston, Aimee Holdstock, Emily Bowart, Freya Ridge and Ellie MacAuley
Mark Hookway will be in contact with all of these prize winners to arrange the awards.
Everyone else, who is on the full nomination list, will be carried forward to the final entry deadline of 28th February.
It was also noted that some individual coaches had been nominated, in addition to the full team of Tonbridge AC coaches. In view of this, the Judges felt that, as so many of the coaches had been very supportive of athletes through the pandemic lockdown, that it wouldn’t be right to recognise individuals from this category above others.
If you believe anyone else is deserving of a mention or a prize please submit the details.
All the information can be found at www.tonbridgeac.org.uk (see right hand side of the front page)
The prize winners mentioned above were nominated for a variety of reasons, which include helping others, charitable efforts, significant training consistency and willingness to adapt, plus other aspects. More details can be found in the file below.
Congratulations to all the nominees and I hope that we can add more to the list in the next couple of weeks.
Best wishes
James Taylor
Chairman
Tonbridge AC Challenge Round 2 Awards Announcement
We have now reached the second deadline date for nominations for Tonbridge AC’s Challenge and to date have received 37 in total.
The judging panel has met and agreed the second group of prize winners as follows -
1st prizes – Lewis Collins (senior) and Harry Wrigley (junior)
Other prizes to be awarded to – James Kingston, Aimee Holdstock, Emily Bowart, Freya Ridge and Ellie MacAuley
Mark Hookway will be in contact with all of these prize winners to arrange the awards.
Everyone else, who is on the full nomination list, will be carried forward to the final entry deadline of 28th February.
It was also noted that some individual coaches had been nominated, in addition to the full team of Tonbridge AC coaches. In view of this, the Judges felt that, as so many of the coaches had been very supportive of athletes through the pandemic lockdown, that it wouldn’t be right to recognise individuals from this category above others.
If you believe anyone else is deserving of a mention or a prize please submit the details.
All the information can be found at www.tonbridgeac.org.uk (see right hand side of the front page)
The prize winners mentioned above were nominated for a variety of reasons, which include helping others, charitable efforts, significant training consistency and willingness to adapt, plus other aspects. More details can be found in the file below.
Congratulations to all the nominees and I hope that we can add more to the list in the next couple of weeks.
Best wishes
James Taylor
Chairman
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Interview with James West, Sunday 7th February
Tonbridge AC's James West is a guest on this week's Sunday Plodcast, with Olly Lum and Matt Seddon.
The Apple link is here - podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-sunday-plodcast/id1540428224
Also here - audioboom.com/channels/5038145
The Apple link is here - podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-sunday-plodcast/id1540428224
Also here - audioboom.com/channels/5038145
Oregon Cross Country Invite, Friday 5th February
George Duggan becomes the first TAC distance runner to compete in 2021
George Duggan, competing for Portland University, finished a fine 5th in this cross country invitational event.
This made George the first TAC distance runner the first to compete this year.
Full results are here - live.athletictiming.net/meets/7078/xc-events/230799/results
This made George the first TAC distance runner the first to compete this year.
Full results are here - live.athletictiming.net/meets/7078/xc-events/230799/results
Above - George Duggan returned to racing on Friday
Tonbridge AC Challenge Round 1 Awards Announcement
Dear Club Member
You should know that over the past few weeks the club has been organising the Tonbridge AC Challenge and to date we have received 27 nominations.
A judging panel has met and agreed the first group of prize winners as follows -
Joshua Beesley - 1st prize overall
Other initial prizes to be awarded to - Lucy Kingston, Issy Fassnidge, Ella de Munck, Lucas Gorrill, Richard Puxty and Samantha Stubbs.
Mark Hookway will be in contact with all of these prize winners to arrange the awards.
Everyone else, who received a nomination, will be carried forward to the next entry deadline of 14th February, with a further consideration being made on 28th February.
So, if you believe anyone else is deserving of a mention or a prize please submit the details.
All the information can be found at www.tonbridgeac.org.uk (see right hand side of the front page)
You will see that there is a great variety of reasons for the nominations. The objective of running this Challenge was to spread positivity and increase awareness of some of the really good work being done by our members. We feel that this is so important, especially during this difficult time, so it is particularly pleasing that some of the nominations are for those who have undertaken to support causes involving mental wellbeing. The likes of Lucy Kingston and Ella de Munck have raised money, whilst the video posted by Lewis Collins is personal and powerful in delivering the message that you never know what the impact of reaching out to other people can be.
Congratulations to all the nominees and I look forward to reading some more entries in the coming weeks.
Best wishes
James Taylor
Chairman
A full list of the nominations is in the file below.
You should know that over the past few weeks the club has been organising the Tonbridge AC Challenge and to date we have received 27 nominations.
A judging panel has met and agreed the first group of prize winners as follows -
Joshua Beesley - 1st prize overall
Other initial prizes to be awarded to - Lucy Kingston, Issy Fassnidge, Ella de Munck, Lucas Gorrill, Richard Puxty and Samantha Stubbs.
Mark Hookway will be in contact with all of these prize winners to arrange the awards.
Everyone else, who received a nomination, will be carried forward to the next entry deadline of 14th February, with a further consideration being made on 28th February.
So, if you believe anyone else is deserving of a mention or a prize please submit the details.
All the information can be found at www.tonbridgeac.org.uk (see right hand side of the front page)
You will see that there is a great variety of reasons for the nominations. The objective of running this Challenge was to spread positivity and increase awareness of some of the really good work being done by our members. We feel that this is so important, especially during this difficult time, so it is particularly pleasing that some of the nominations are for those who have undertaken to support causes involving mental wellbeing. The likes of Lucy Kingston and Ella de Munck have raised money, whilst the video posted by Lewis Collins is personal and powerful in delivering the message that you never know what the impact of reaching out to other people can be.
Congratulations to all the nominees and I look forward to reading some more entries in the coming weeks.
Best wishes
James Taylor
Chairman
A full list of the nominations is in the file below.
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Joshua Beesley who was nominated as first prize in the TAC Challenge
Tonbridge AC Annual General Meeting
Wednesday 17th February at 7.30pm
Via Zoom
Dear Member,
We hope you are keeping well.
The Trustees have agreed to hold the AGM on the 17th February at 7:30pm via Zoom.
Attached is:
If you wish to join please email me [email protected] and I will send you the meeting link nearer the time.
Please note that any nominations for Management Committee roles or any written proposals or comments need to sent to me by 10th February 2021. Only members over the age of 18 are entitled to vote, however we welcome comments from our younger members.
Take care.
Ann Czarnowski
Secretary Tonbridge AC
We hope you are keeping well.
The Trustees have agreed to hold the AGM on the 17th February at 7:30pm via Zoom.
Attached is:
- the AGM agenda plus details about volunteer roles within the club
- last year’s AGM minutes;
- a letter about the membership fees for next year;
If you wish to join please email me [email protected] and I will send you the meeting link nearer the time.
Please note that any nominations for Management Committee roles or any written proposals or comments need to sent to me by 10th February 2021. Only members over the age of 18 are entitled to vote, however we welcome comments from our younger members.
Take care.
Ann Czarnowski
Secretary Tonbridge AC
Tonbridge AC Challenge update - Monday 18th January
Nominations have been coming in for the Challenge (see below). Please nominate yourself if you think you are deserving or another TAC member who is worthy. Here are some of the distance runners put forward -
Harrison Fraser (under 15)
Organising to train with others in his age group, using WhatsApp and trying to keep others motivated.
Josh Beesley (under 20)
Been in severe lockdown since early March 2020 to protect a family member. Has kept fit and in January has upped his training considerably.
Lucy Kingston (under 20)
Lucy is in training and raising money for the charity West Kent Mind. She aims to run a virtual marathon in April/May time, but has already raised over £500, through the link on her Facebook page.
Rob Miller (senior)
Rob ran 34.46 on his own in a virtual 10k, which is more than 2 minutes quicker than his previous personal best for the distance. He has been training consistently hard since joining TAC in recent months.
Tony Fullbrook (senior)
Tony was nominated for his enthusiasm and motivating others by recognising their training efforts on Strava and giving ‘kudos’ on a regular basis.
Polly Moses (under 15)
Celebrated her 14th birthday by running a hilly virtual half marathon in the heavy sleet and snow. Polly completed the run in 2 hours and 8 minutes.
Niamh Tarry (under 13)
Niamh has been following the training plans circulated by Julie Goodge to the youngest distance runners. This included some reps in the past week in the heavy rain.
Emily Geake (under 15)
Training regularly and aiming to run under 20 minutes for 5k soon. A tough hill session was completed in the week that the Challenge was launched in the sleet, at Knole Park, Sevenoaks.
Harrison Fraser (under 15)
Organising to train with others in his age group, using WhatsApp and trying to keep others motivated.
Josh Beesley (under 20)
Been in severe lockdown since early March 2020 to protect a family member. Has kept fit and in January has upped his training considerably.
Lucy Kingston (under 20)
Lucy is in training and raising money for the charity West Kent Mind. She aims to run a virtual marathon in April/May time, but has already raised over £500, through the link on her Facebook page.
Rob Miller (senior)
Rob ran 34.46 on his own in a virtual 10k, which is more than 2 minutes quicker than his previous personal best for the distance. He has been training consistently hard since joining TAC in recent months.
Tony Fullbrook (senior)
Tony was nominated for his enthusiasm and motivating others by recognising their training efforts on Strava and giving ‘kudos’ on a regular basis.
Polly Moses (under 15)
Celebrated her 14th birthday by running a hilly virtual half marathon in the heavy sleet and snow. Polly completed the run in 2 hours and 8 minutes.
Niamh Tarry (under 13)
Niamh has been following the training plans circulated by Julie Goodge to the youngest distance runners. This included some reps in the past week in the heavy rain.
Emily Geake (under 15)
Training regularly and aiming to run under 20 minutes for 5k soon. A tough hill session was completed in the week that the Challenge was launched in the sleet, at Knole Park, Sevenoaks.
Tonbridge AC Challenge Launched ! - Thursday 14th January
Nominate yourself or someone else who is currently deserving
The Tonbridge AC Committee are supporting a Challenge over the next few weeks with the aim of spreading some positivity and motivation, whilst highlighting the efforts of members during this difficult time.
Please spend a few moments to read through and think about the things you have been doing or would like to do, does this give that extra bit of motivation you needed? Let us know what you are doing, you may inspire others and win a prize. Parents of young athletes, we know you have a lot on, but please try and remember to pass the message on.
By supporting this initiative you may well help a few others.
Please stay safe, whilst completing any training or challenge.
Many thanks
Tonbridge AC Committee
Please spend a few moments to read through and think about the things you have been doing or would like to do, does this give that extra bit of motivation you needed? Let us know what you are doing, you may inspire others and win a prize. Parents of young athletes, we know you have a lot on, but please try and remember to pass the message on.
By supporting this initiative you may well help a few others.
Please stay safe, whilst completing any training or challenge.
Many thanks
Tonbridge AC Committee
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Sunday Podcast Interview, 10th January
On Sunday the latest episode of The Sunday Plodcast went live and I (Mark Hookway) was grateful to be asked by Matt Seddon and Olly Lum to take part.
The Apple link is here - podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep-9-mark-hookway/id1540428224?i=1000504837115
Otherwise here - audioboom.com/channels/5038145
The Apple link is here - podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep-9-mark-hookway/id1540428224?i=1000504837115
Otherwise here - audioboom.com/channels/5038145
New Government Guidelines - Tuesday 5th January 2021
The new guidelines, issued by the government, include some key changes that will affect what we are able to do -
Under 18s cannot now participate in organised sport, as had been possible. This will impact on some training sessions that had been planned, such as under 13s returning to Tuesday/Thursday training.
Training once a day outside with one other person is allowed, but travel to 'out of area' locations is not.
The Government guidelines can be found here -
www.gov.uk/guidance/national-lockdown-stay-at-home
England Athletics should be updating here -
www.englandathletics.org
Under 18s cannot now participate in organised sport, as had been possible. This will impact on some training sessions that had been planned, such as under 13s returning to Tuesday/Thursday training.
Training once a day outside with one other person is allowed, but travel to 'out of area' locations is not.
The Government guidelines can be found here -
www.gov.uk/guidance/national-lockdown-stay-at-home
England Athletics should be updating here -
www.englandathletics.org
Tonbridge AC Distance Runners Challenge November and December 2020 - final results
Updated Sunday 3rd January (ended midnight 2nd January)
Isaac Arnott takes the title !
Isaac Arnott fended off Russell McIntyre's fierce challenge to win by just 2 points.
Mark Pitcairn-Knowles will be delivering his trophy and prize.
The top scorers were -
1st Isaac Arnott (10 courses) 981 points
2nd Russell McIntyre (10 courses) 979 points
3rd Anthony Crush (10 courses) 956
4th Tony Fullbrook (10 courses) 954 points
5th David Suddes (10 courses) 941 points
6th Michael Thomson (10 courses) 916 points
7th Derek Jee (9 courses) 850 points
26 runners took part. Many thanks to Mark PK for initiating the challenge, Nichola Evans for the admin and Russell McIntyre for his strava look-out work !
Mark Pitcairn-Knowles will be delivering his trophy and prize.
The top scorers were -
1st Isaac Arnott (10 courses) 981 points
2nd Russell McIntyre (10 courses) 979 points
3rd Anthony Crush (10 courses) 956
4th Tony Fullbrook (10 courses) 954 points
5th David Suddes (10 courses) 941 points
6th Michael Thomson (10 courses) 916 points
7th Derek Jee (9 courses) 850 points
26 runners took part. Many thanks to Mark PK for initiating the challenge, Nichola Evans for the admin and Russell McIntyre for his strava look-out work !
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Above - Isaac Arnott received his trophy and price for winning the TAC Challenge
Tonbridge AC Christmas Pudding Race, Boxing Day, Saturday 26th December
at Judd Schools Vizards Sports Fields, Lower Hayesden
Video loaded !
Many thanks to all those who ran, supported and helped, especially Simon Fraser who set the course up and measured it.
Full results are on the Results 2020 page.
Photos are here - www.flickr.com/photos/156678663@N02/albums and also on Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
Handicap results
1st Flora Currie
2nd Jamie MacDonald
3rd Zara Greeves
4th Noah Rocks
Fastest actual times
Male
1st Josh Prendergast (u15) 17.37
2nd Huxley Crush (u17) 17.54
3rd Henry Bretz (u17) 18.15
Female
1st Lily Slack (u15) 19.42
2nd Sophie Preston (u17) 20.30
3rd Sophie Slack (u15) 21.23
Full results are on the Results 2020 page.
Photos are here - www.flickr.com/photos/156678663@N02/albums and also on Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
Handicap results
1st Flora Currie
2nd Jamie MacDonald
3rd Zara Greeves
4th Noah Rocks
Fastest actual times
Male
1st Josh Prendergast (u15) 17.37
2nd Huxley Crush (u17) 17.54
3rd Henry Bretz (u17) 18.15
Female
1st Lily Slack (u15) 19.42
2nd Sophie Preston (u17) 20.30
3rd Sophie Slack (u15) 21.23
Above top 4 places
Top - 1st Flora Currie and 2nd Jamie MacDonald
Bottom - 3rd Zara Greeves and 4th Noah Rocks
Top - 1st Flora Currie and 2nd Jamie MacDonald
Bottom - 3rd Zara Greeves and 4th Noah Rocks
Above fastest times
Top male - Josh Prendergast, Huxley Crush, Henry Bretz
Bottom female - Lily Slack, Sophie Preston, Sophie Slack
Top male - Josh Prendergast, Huxley Crush, Henry Bretz
Bottom female - Lily Slack, Sophie Preston, Sophie Slack
Tonbridge AC Distance Runners Challenge November and December 2020 - latest results
Updated Wednesday 23rd December (ends 2nd January)
Michael Thomson has now moved onto 3rd place on 841 behind Tony Fullbrook 961 and David Suddes on 955.
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Tonbridge AC Distance Runners Challenge November and December 2020 - latest results
Updated Sunday 20th December
Tony Fullbrook has nudged in front at the top of the league table. Details in the file below.
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Tonbridge School Track and facilities closed and TAC training cancelled
Tonbridge School have confirmed that the track, courts, pitches, centre and gym are all closed from midnight tonight (Saturday), following the Government's announcement this afternoon.
This means that effectively TAC training is back to where we were in November when it was only possible to meet/train with one other person outdoors.
I could elaborate with views etc but there is little point , other than it is an extremely frustrating situation for everyone.
This means that effectively TAC training is back to where we were in November when it was only possible to meet/train with one other person outdoors.
I could elaborate with views etc but there is little point , other than it is an extremely frustrating situation for everyone.
Tonbridge AC Distance Runners Challenge November and December 2020 - latest results
Updated Wednesday 16th December
Many thanks to Nichola Evans for supplying the latest TAC Challenge league table.
Please see the file below.
The competition is hotting up, with David Suddes, the only runner to so far complete all ten courses, heading the competition.
The top scorers are -
1st David Suddes (10 courses) 960 points
2nd Tony Fullbrook (9 courses) 864 points
3rd Isaac Arnott (6 courses) 595 points
4th Russell McIntyre (6 courses) 582 points
5th Michael Thomson (6 courses) 555 points
Runners have until 2nd January to add scores.
Please see the file below.
The competition is hotting up, with David Suddes, the only runner to so far complete all ten courses, heading the competition.
The top scorers are -
1st David Suddes (10 courses) 960 points
2nd Tony Fullbrook (9 courses) 864 points
3rd Isaac Arnott (6 courses) 595 points
4th Russell McIntyre (6 courses) 582 points
5th Michael Thomson (6 courses) 555 points
Runners have until 2nd January to add scores.
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Tonbridge AC Christmas Pudding Race, Boxing Day, Saturday 26th December
at Judd Schools Vizards Sports Fields, Lower Hayesden
Start time 11.00am
Latest entries are on the Team Selections and Entries page
Currently we plan to go ahead with this event, although with a different format.
Starts will be in waves, with the fastest groups going first this year.
Handicaps will be removed from times after the events, to determine the best performer.
The usual request for small presents to then be drawn in order of finishing will be replaced with every entrant requested to bring a donation for the local food bank. Angie Crush will administer this on the day.
The event will be run over an accurate 5km cross country course, consisting of 2x2.5km laps.
Entries are free via a Google form here - https://forms.gle/HjrJz1ZKkfuWiajk9
Anyone who can lend a hand as a marshal, an official or with registration please let me know.
This time we will need a few more at the finish to help with moving competitors away as soon as possible.
If anyone is worried about attending please do not feel that you are obliged to. We will continue to assess the full situation as we get nearer to the day.
Starts will be in waves, with the fastest groups going first this year.
Handicaps will be removed from times after the events, to determine the best performer.
The usual request for small presents to then be drawn in order of finishing will be replaced with every entrant requested to bring a donation for the local food bank. Angie Crush will administer this on the day.
The event will be run over an accurate 5km cross country course, consisting of 2x2.5km laps.
Entries are free via a Google form here - https://forms.gle/HjrJz1ZKkfuWiajk9
Anyone who can lend a hand as a marshal, an official or with registration please let me know.
This time we will need a few more at the finish to help with moving competitors away as soon as possible.
If anyone is worried about attending please do not feel that you are obliged to. We will continue to assess the full situation as we get nearer to the day.
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Alan Newman and Sue James get married !
Alan Newman and Sue James got married on Monday 14th December after a 31 year engagement !
It was also Sue's 70th birthday so she moves up an age group.
These two great supporters of the veterans/masters scene at the club and internationally chose to get married in their GB kit !
Alan coaches and organises the Adult Development and Masters distance runners at TAC.
Best wishes to Alan and Sue.
It was also Sue's 70th birthday so she moves up an age group.
These two great supporters of the veterans/masters scene at the club and internationally chose to get married in their GB kit !
Alan coaches and organises the Adult Development and Masters distance runners at TAC.
Best wishes to Alan and Sue.
Mallory Park 10km Road Race, Leicestershire, Sunday 13th December
Jamie Goodge and Simon Coppard both made excellent debuts over 10km.
Jamie finished 10th in 30.58 and Simon 13th in 31.18.
Full results are here - www.titaniumresults.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=19747&RId=120
Jamie finished 10th in 30.58 and Simon 13th in 31.18.
Full results are here - www.titaniumresults.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=19747&RId=120
PB5K Series at Ardingly Showground, Sunday 13th December
There were good quality line-ups for these 5k races at the show ground.
Miles Weatherseed finished 8th overall in 14.41 running in wave 1, whilst Kieran Reilly won wave 2 in 14.50 and was 16th overall.
Full results are here - results.eventchiptiming.com/results.aspx?CId=16202&RId=8251&EId=8&dt=0&adv=0
Running Live had a stream of the races on their Facebook page.
Miles Weatherseed finished 8th overall in 14.41 running in wave 1, whilst Kieran Reilly won wave 2 in 14.50 and was 16th overall.
Full results are here - results.eventchiptiming.com/results.aspx?CId=16202&RId=8251&EId=8&dt=0&adv=0
Running Live had a stream of the races on their Facebook page.
New Romney Marsh 10km Road Race, Sunday 13th December
Quite a few TAC members raced in this 10k, which like most races started in waves.
Live results can be found here - results.sporthive.com/events/6743803613478310912
Stats below taken from Power of 10.
Live results can be found here - results.sporthive.com/events/6743803613478310912
Stats below taken from Power of 10.
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Men
4th Dan Bradley 31.58 (pb by 1s) 10th Luke Reeves 35.08 (pb by 1.54) 13th Tom Woolley 36.41 (2nd M40) 15th Adam Tibbals 37.02 (6s o/s pb) 17th Huxley Crush 37.10 (debut) 19th Jason Barton 37.31 (debut) 28th Adam Roeder 38.22 (pb by 52s) 31st Russell McIntyre 39.07 (pb by 4.53) 38th Tony Fullbrook 40.02 (pb by 2.51) 41st Mike Davis (new TAC member) 46th Derek Jee 41.38 (not yet joined TAC) 120th Cain Bradley 51.14 |
Womens position/Overall
1st/18th Verity Hopkins 37.17 (pb by 4.29) 2nd/23rd Katie Goodge 37.44 (debut) 3rd/24th Becky Morrish 37.49 (17s o/s pb) 4th/27th Harriet Woolley 38.09 (pb by 51s) 6th/32nd Claire Day 39.14 (1st W40) (by by 4s) 7th/35th Nichola Evans 39.34 (pb by 1.15) 8th/41st Sarah Cronin 40.30 (pb by 1.24) 25th/80th Alice Ralph 44.18 (debut) |
Above - Verity Hopkins who won the women's race at Romney Marsh
Photos below courtesy of Richard Owen
Photos below courtesy of Richard Owen
The Maverick Adidas Terrex Original East Sussex, at Brighton, Saturday 12th December 2020
Lottie Richardson won the middle distance race at this trail event, that takes in the South Downs.
Lottie ran 76.52 to win by just one second over 15km of tough terrain !
Full results are here - www.resultsbase.net/event/5250/results?round=12351&gender=F
Lottie ran 76.52 to win by just one second over 15km of tough terrain !
Full results are here - www.resultsbase.net/event/5250/results?round=12351&gender=F
Above - Lottie Richardson on her way to a win at Brighton
Swindon Harriers Winter Floodlight 3000 metres, Friday 11th December 2020
Ben Cole ran 8.50.57 at his 'home' track on Friday evening and was the fastest performer on the night, winning the final race.
Tonbridge AC Distance Runners Challenge November and December 2020 - latest results
Updated Wednesday 9th December
Top of the league table currently are -
Tony Fullbrook - 675 (Tony has now run on 7 of the available 10 courses)
Russell McIntyre - 580
David Suddes - 573
Isaac Arnott 400
Tony Fullbrook - 675 (Tony has now run on 7 of the available 10 courses)
Russell McIntyre - 580
David Suddes - 573
Isaac Arnott 400
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Marden 10km road race, Sunday 6th December
Liz Weeks won the women’s event, recording 38.58, with Jacqui O’Reilly 3rd in 41.36.
Full results are here - results.netiming.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=20008&RId=242
Full results are here - results.netiming.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=20008&RId=242
TAC Training Trial Races, at Judd School Vizards Sports Fields, Saturday 5th December
Videos loaded !
Full results can be found in the file below.
Best performances
500m 1st Will Horner, 2nd Tom Daly 3rd Ben Murphy (on handicap)
3000m 1st Oliver Wills, 2nd Beatrice Heslop, 3rd Thomas George (against predicted times)
3000m fastest 1st James Kingston 9.21, 2nd Ben Murphy 9.34, 3rd Huxley Crush 10.04
Female 1st Penny Horne 12.26, 2nd Lara Jee 12.26, 3rd Beatrice Heslop and Georgia Conroy12.46
5000m 1st Leonora Lynn 2nd Ben Pearce, 3rd Tom Cox (against predicted times)
5000m fastest 1st James Kingston 15.55, 2nd Jamie Bryant 16.04, 3rd Fraser Gordon 17.02
Female 1st Sophie Preston 19.29, 2nd Verity Hopkins 19.38, 3rd Leonora Lynn 22.33
1 mile u11 Girls 1st Sena Wright 6.53, 2nd Christabel Lynch 7.08, 3rd Maya Bowyer 7.15
1 mile u11 Boys 1st Matthew Mardon 6.05, 2nd Tom Lewis 6.09, 3rd Luca Szumilewicz 6.18
Loads of photos on Mark Hookway's Facebook page or available here - flic.kr/s/aHsmSBiPKx
Best performances
500m 1st Will Horner, 2nd Tom Daly 3rd Ben Murphy (on handicap)
3000m 1st Oliver Wills, 2nd Beatrice Heslop, 3rd Thomas George (against predicted times)
3000m fastest 1st James Kingston 9.21, 2nd Ben Murphy 9.34, 3rd Huxley Crush 10.04
Female 1st Penny Horne 12.26, 2nd Lara Jee 12.26, 3rd Beatrice Heslop and Georgia Conroy12.46
5000m 1st Leonora Lynn 2nd Ben Pearce, 3rd Tom Cox (against predicted times)
5000m fastest 1st James Kingston 15.55, 2nd Jamie Bryant 16.04, 3rd Fraser Gordon 17.02
Female 1st Sophie Preston 19.29, 2nd Verity Hopkins 19.38, 3rd Leonora Lynn 22.33
1 mile u11 Girls 1st Sena Wright 6.53, 2nd Christabel Lynch 7.08, 3rd Maya Bowyer 7.15
1 mile u11 Boys 1st Matthew Mardon 6.05, 2nd Tom Lewis 6.09, 3rd Luca Szumilewicz 6.18
Loads of photos on Mark Hookway's Facebook page or available here - flic.kr/s/aHsmSBiPKx
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Above - some of the prize winners for out performing predicted times
Top left - Ben Pearce beats Tom Cox, Right - Leonora Lynn
Bottom left - Oliver Wills, Right - Beatrice Heslop and Thomas George
Top left - Ben Pearce beats Tom Cox, Right - Leonora Lynn
Bottom left - Oliver Wills, Right - Beatrice Heslop and Thomas George
Above - some of the fastest runners of the day
Top left - James Kingston at 3k and 5k, Right - Matthew Mardon u11 mile
Middle left - Penny Horne (172) and Lara Jee (173), Right Sena Wright u11 mile
Bottom left - Sophie Preston 5k , Right - Tom Daly, Will Horner and Ben Murphy at 500m
Top left - James Kingston at 3k and 5k, Right - Matthew Mardon u11 mile
Middle left - Penny Horne (172) and Lara Jee (173), Right Sena Wright u11 mile
Bottom left - Sophie Preston 5k , Right - Tom Daly, Will Horner and Ben Murphy at 500m
Chris Olley runs 13.42 for 5000 metres near Los Angeles, Friday 4th December
Chris Olley finished 10th in the 5000 metres B race at what was called The Track Meet, at San Juan Capistrano, near Los Angeles, on Friday night.
Chris was a couple of seconds outside his personal best as he recorded 13.42.14, having run 2.46/7 for each of the first 4 kilometres, before finishing with a 2.37. This was his first race since February.
Chris was a couple of seconds outside his personal best as he recorded 13.42.14, having run 2.46/7 for each of the first 4 kilometres, before finishing with a 2.37. This was his first race since February.
Tonbridge AC Distance Runners Challenge November and December 2020 - latest results
Updated Friday 4th December
The latest results are shown in the file below. The current top 3 are -
1st Tony Fullbrook 491 points
2nd Isaac Arnott 300
3rd Russell McIntyre 297
1st Tony Fullbrook 491 points
2nd Isaac Arnott 300
3rd Russell McIntyre 297
TAC Training Trial Races, at Judd School Vizards Sports Fields, Saturday 5th December
Entries now closed
The latest list of entries is on the Team Selections and Entries page.
The events to be featured include 3000m (under 13s and older), 5000m (under 17, 20 and seniors), 500 metres (mainly sprinters) and 1 mile races (under 11s and others).
Entry via Google Form here, including health declarations for athletes and supporters - https://forms.gle/xuexDEuhDV1SNpQm7
Start Times – all provisional and to be confirmed once entries completed
10.00am Race 1, 10.15am Race 2, 10.30am Race 3 - 3000 metres races (under 13s and older)
11.00am Race 1, 11.01am Race 2, 11.03am Race 3- 5000 metres races (Under 17, 20 and seniors only)
11.35am 500 metres races
11.40am 1 mile Girls, 11.50am 1mile Boys - races for under 11s (medal to all finishers)
Full details of format, arrangements and prizes below.
The events to be featured include 3000m (under 13s and older), 5000m (under 17, 20 and seniors), 500 metres (mainly sprinters) and 1 mile races (under 11s and others).
Entry via Google Form here, including health declarations for athletes and supporters - https://forms.gle/xuexDEuhDV1SNpQm7
Start Times – all provisional and to be confirmed once entries completed
10.00am Race 1, 10.15am Race 2, 10.30am Race 3 - 3000 metres races (under 13s and older)
11.00am Race 1, 11.01am Race 2, 11.03am Race 3- 5000 metres races (Under 17, 20 and seniors only)
11.35am 500 metres races
11.40am 1 mile Girls, 11.50am 1mile Boys - races for under 11s (medal to all finishers)
Full details of format, arrangements and prizes below.
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| tonbridge_ac_vizards_trial_cross_country_race_05122020_course_map.pdf |
| judd_school_site_plan_vizards_10.10.17.pdf |
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England Athletics Guidance
Below are the current guideline summary from England Athletics.
Tonbridge AC Distance Runners Challenge November and December 2020 - latest results
Updated Sunday 29th November
See rules and details further down the page
Isaac Arnott now heads the table !
1st Isaac Arnott - 300 points
2nd Russell McIntyre 299
3rd Tony Fullbrook 295
The latest results are in the file below -
1st Isaac Arnott - 300 points
2nd Russell McIntyre 299
3rd Tony Fullbrook 295
The latest results are in the file below -
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"Come on Tonbridge !" - Books 1 and 2 by Mark Hookway now available from Amazon
I had to do something since May so wrote a couple of books about our experiences at Tonbridge AC since 2005. A lot of detail and many memories. Available through Amazon with any royalties going in a pot for athlete/event development.
The books are called "Come on Tonbridge !" Diary of a Dreamer, the title being inspired by 'Jock' the bus driver that we have used over many years on various trips.
Hope they bring back some memories for some and also are useful to others.
Be warned as they are warts and all accounts and won't appeal to everyone, I am sure.
Mark Hookway
The books are called "Come on Tonbridge !" Diary of a Dreamer, the title being inspired by 'Jock' the bus driver that we have used over many years on various trips.
Hope they bring back some memories for some and also are useful to others.
Be warned as they are warts and all accounts and won't appeal to everyone, I am sure.
Mark Hookway
Tonbridge AC Distance Runners Challenge November and December 2020
I hope that everyone is ok and managing to stay as positive as possible.
A few of us led by Mark Pitcairn-Knowles have come up with a challenge that might keep a few motivated through to the start of January.
It is based on a series of courses, where you run, post your time and accumulate points.
There are 10 courses (some simply a 2 lap version of a single loop), with half of them suitable for under 13 and 15s.
All the rules and course details are on the attached document and I will also post on the http://www.tacdistancerunners.com web site.
Some of the routes are simpler to follow than others, so make sure that if giving any a go that you do a bit of planning and preparation.
Mark PK has produced the document and even included some video to help with the Penshurst Place route !
For supporters, some offer a nice walk and also have coffee and teas nearby (not all !)
Nichola Evans has offered to collate the results and we will circulate updates. Her contact t details are included in the document.
We really need some evidence that you have done the correct course but if you don’t happen to have a GPS watch then please submit as much ‘evidence’ as you can !
Whether you can only do one of the courses or all ten please give it a go, as simply giving a bit of interest to others at this strange time will make it worthwhile.
Please see the file below but just ask if you have any questions.
Best of luck
Mark Hookway
A few of us led by Mark Pitcairn-Knowles have come up with a challenge that might keep a few motivated through to the start of January.
It is based on a series of courses, where you run, post your time and accumulate points.
There are 10 courses (some simply a 2 lap version of a single loop), with half of them suitable for under 13 and 15s.
All the rules and course details are on the attached document and I will also post on the http://www.tacdistancerunners.com web site.
Some of the routes are simpler to follow than others, so make sure that if giving any a go that you do a bit of planning and preparation.
Mark PK has produced the document and even included some video to help with the Penshurst Place route !
For supporters, some offer a nice walk and also have coffee and teas nearby (not all !)
Nichola Evans has offered to collate the results and we will circulate updates. Her contact t details are included in the document.
We really need some evidence that you have done the correct course but if you don’t happen to have a GPS watch then please submit as much ‘evidence’ as you can !
Whether you can only do one of the courses or all ten please give it a go, as simply giving a bit of interest to others at this strange time will make it worthwhile.
Please see the file below but just ask if you have any questions.
Best of luck
Mark Hookway
| tac_challenge_november_and_december_2020_courses.pdf |
Beckley 10km Road Race, Near Rye, Sunday 1st November
Rachel Fagg (w45) ran 49.07 and Maurice Marchant (m70) 64.49.
Maurice's time has prompted some research into the TAC over 70 record. So far his own 58.20 at Staplehurst on 19th June 2020 is thought to be the record.
Full results are here - www.nice-work.org.uk/races/beckley-10k/2020
Maurice's time has prompted some research into the TAC over 70 record. So far his own 58.20 at Staplehurst on 19th June 2020 is thought to be the record.
Full results are here - www.nice-work.org.uk/races/beckley-10k/2020