November 2021
Other weekend news, 27th/28th November
Saturday
Oxford vs Cambridge Varsity Cross Country Second Team match, at St Neots
Lauren Major finished 1st, running for Oxford.
Oxford vs Cambridge Varsity Cross Country Second Team match, at St Neots
Lauren Major finished 1st, running for Oxford.
Kent Cross Country League at Footscray Meadows, Saturday 27th November
Videos loaded !
Results are on the Results 2021 page.
Wins for the under 13 girls, under 17 men, under 20 men and senior men.
Individual wins for Steve Strange (seniors) and Jamie MacDonald (under 17)
Tom Claridge (u17) and Harrison Fraser (u15) both completed their league seasons in 2nd place.
We have some video footage from all the races. Many thanks to Mark Pitcairn-Knowles and Philippa Robinson for helping with this.
Wins for the under 13 girls, under 17 men, under 20 men and senior men.
Individual wins for Steve Strange (seniors) and Jamie MacDonald (under 17)
Tom Claridge (u17) and Harrison Fraser (u15) both completed their league seasons in 2nd place.
We have some video footage from all the races. Many thanks to Mark Pitcairn-Knowles and Philippa Robinson for helping with this.
Above - The under 13 girls who had their first win of the season at the Kent League
(photo courtesy of Sarah Tayton)
(photo courtesy of Sarah Tayton)
Above - Steve Strange who won the men's race at the Kent League
UK Cross Challenge and European Championships Trials, at Sefton Park, Liverpool
Saturday 27th November . Videos loaded !
Full results are here - results.sporthive.com/events/6870310191559753728
Photos here - flic.kr/s/aHsmXbmcF6 and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
Senior Men - 39th Alasdair Kinloch, 64th Corey De'Ath, 70th Jamie Goodge, 80th Kieran Reilly
Senior Women - 34th Nicole Taylor
Under 20 Women - 40th Katie Goodge (Charlotte Alexander did not finish)
Under 20 Men - 17th James Kingston, 35th Matthew Taylor
Under 15 Girls - 19th Lily Slack
Senior Men 1500m - 11th Simon Coppard, 15th Kieran Reilly
Photos here - flic.kr/s/aHsmXbmcF6 and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
Senior Men - 39th Alasdair Kinloch, 64th Corey De'Ath, 70th Jamie Goodge, 80th Kieran Reilly
Senior Women - 34th Nicole Taylor
Under 20 Women - 40th Katie Goodge (Charlotte Alexander did not finish)
Under 20 Men - 17th James Kingston, 35th Matthew Taylor
Under 15 Girls - 19th Lily Slack
Senior Men 1500m - 11th Simon Coppard, 15th Kieran Reilly
Stop Press ! - Two late results
A couple of late results, from Sunday 7th November -
Hamsterley Forest Running Festival
Steph Puxty finished 2nd female at the Hammersley Multi Terrain Marathon in 4.19.53
Full results are here - www.runbritainrankings.com/results/results.aspx?meetingid=433186&pagenum=1#MarMT
Oxfordshire Cross Country League
Ben Cole finished 3rd, running for his second claim club, Swindon Harriers
Results here - oxonxc.org.uk/files/results/2021_14.pdf
Hamsterley Forest Running Festival
Steph Puxty finished 2nd female at the Hammersley Multi Terrain Marathon in 4.19.53
Full results are here - www.runbritainrankings.com/results/results.aspx?meetingid=433186&pagenum=1#MarMT
Oxfordshire Cross Country League
Ben Cole finished 3rd, running for his second claim club, Swindon Harriers
Results here - oxonxc.org.uk/files/results/2021_14.pdf
RunThrough Chase The Moon Battersea Park 10km Road Race, Wednesday 24th November
Harry Paton won this evening 10km road race at Battersea Park in 31.58, which improved his pb by 52 seconds.
Full results are here - results.runthrough.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=16487&RId=4562
Full results are here - results.runthrough.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=16487&RId=4562
Above - Harry Paton ran a pb and won at the Battersea 10km road race
Latest Masters news from Mark Pitcairn-Knowles, 23rd November
The file below includes the latest Masters / Veterans newsletter from Mark Pitcairn-Knowles.
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Sunday news, 21st November
Crowborough 10k road race
Sophie Preston was the only TAC member in action at Crowborough and ran 45.31 to finish as 6th female on this tough course. Full results - results.sporthive.com/events/6868133145880062720
British Masters Athletic Federation 10km road championships, at Gravesend
There were plenty of TAC Masters/Veterans racing at Gravesend. See below.
Results here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/bmaf-10km/
Chelmsford 10km road race
2nd Dan Bradley 31.24 (pb), 3rd Steve Strange 31.33 (pb by 51s)
7th female Philippa Robinson ran 39.12 (pb by 68s)
Full results - www.racetimeresult.co.uk/chelmsford-10k
Sophie Preston was the only TAC member in action at Crowborough and ran 45.31 to finish as 6th female on this tough course. Full results - results.sporthive.com/events/6868133145880062720
British Masters Athletic Federation 10km road championships, at Gravesend
There were plenty of TAC Masters/Veterans racing at Gravesend. See below.
Results here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/bmaf-10km/
Chelmsford 10km road race
2nd Dan Bradley 31.24 (pb), 3rd Steve Strange 31.33 (pb by 51s)
7th female Philippa Robinson ran 39.12 (pb by 68s)
Full results - www.racetimeresult.co.uk/chelmsford-10k
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Above - TAC results at British Masters Athletics Association Championships
Plus 58th Mark Pitcairn-Knowles 39.17, 117th Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles 45.49, 126th Mark Grange 46.57 and 128th Alan Newman 47.15
Plus 58th Mark Pitcairn-Knowles 39.17, 117th Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles 45.49, 126th Mark Grange 46.57 and 128th Alan Newman 47.15
Above
Left - Nichola Evans, Lisa Knight, Tina Oldershaw, Maria Heslop, Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles
Right - Joe Baldwin blocks out his guide Kean Anderson !
Left - Nichola Evans, Lisa Knight, Tina Oldershaw, Maria Heslop, Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles
Right - Joe Baldwin blocks out his guide Kean Anderson !
Saturday news, 20th November
Scottish Universities Cross Country Championships
Kieran Reilly, who is at Stirling University, finished 5th. Full results here, although one showing ahead only did two of the three laps - kitst.co.uk/sss-xc-men-2021.html
NCAA Cross Country Championships, Florida
George Duggan finished 149th. Full results -
live.pttiming.com/XC-PTT.html?mid=2431
Kieran Reilly, who is at Stirling University, finished 5th. Full results here, although one showing ahead only did two of the three laps - kitst.co.uk/sss-xc-men-2021.html
NCAA Cross Country Championships, Florida
George Duggan finished 149th. Full results -
live.pttiming.com/XC-PTT.html?mid=2431
Weekend ahead 20th/21st November
Saturday
NCAA Cross Country Championships from Florida. Live on BT Sport 2 at 3pm to 5pm. George Duggan is in the University of Portland team.
Scottish Universities Cross Country Championships - Kieran Reilly and maybe others racing.
Sunday
British Masters 10km Road Championships, at Cyclopark, Gravesend
See TAC entries here - bmaf.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/bmaf-10km/
NCAA Cross Country Championships from Florida. Live on BT Sport 2 at 3pm to 5pm. George Duggan is in the University of Portland team.
Scottish Universities Cross Country Championships - Kieran Reilly and maybe others racing.
Sunday
British Masters 10km Road Championships, at Cyclopark, Gravesend
See TAC entries here - bmaf.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/bmaf-10km/
Other Weekend news, Friday 12th to Sunday 13th November
Friday
NCAA West Region Cross Country Championships, Sacramento, California
George Duggan finished 32nd in the West Region Championships, scoring for the third placed Portland team. George ran 30.28 for the 10k course.
Full results - rt.trackscoreboard.com/meets/111221/events/2
Saturday
English Schools Cross Country Cup, Regional Round, at Vizards fields, Judd School
Matthew Dubery won the senior boys race. Full results are here -
www.schoolsathletics.net/esaa/v2/2021/xccup/xccup21results.php
They are also on the Results 2021 page with TAC members highlighted.
Edinburgh Braid Hills Cross Country Races, Edinburgh
10k - 7th Kieran Reilly
5k - 3rd Nathan Marsh, 24th James Puxty, 144th Elizabeth Heslop, 167th Steph Puxty
Full results are on the Results 2021 page.
Milton Keynes Cross Challenge
Senior Men - 5th Alasdair Kinloch 18th Corey De'Ath, Senior Women - 8th Nicole Taylor, 42nd Lauren Major 51st Lucy Thompson Under 17/20 Men - 10th James Kingston, Under 17/20 Women - 2nd Charlotte Alexander 38th Katie Goodge, Under 15 Girls - 12th Lily Slack
Full results - www.chilternccl.co.uk/cl2021m2provisional.htm
Some videos can be found here - www.youtube.com/c/MojaSports/videos
Birmingham Cross Country League, at Crewe
Toby Emm, running for Loughborough University, finished 48th.
www.birminghamccleague.co.uk/images/stories/bdccl/articlepdfs/XC_League_Archive/2021-22/2021-11-13-Combined.pdfFull results -
Lydd 10k Road Race
5th Matthew Dennis 35.53, 6th Dan Madams 36.00. Full results -
www.nice-work.org.uk/races/Lydd-10k/2021
Surrey Cross Country League at Wimbledon Common
12th Max Nicholls
Full results - https://www.surreyleague.org/slm/race/275/#indiv
Cambridge University Cuppers Races, at St Neots
Women - 29th Lucy Randall, Men - 18th Alex Beeston. Results -
thepowerof10.info/results/results.aspx?meetingid=434246
Sunday
Marden 10k and Half Marathon
There was some TAC representation at Marden.
10k - 1st Nathan Chapman 34.20, 12th Lewis Jones 40.41, 13th Spencer Elphick 42.03
Half Marathon - 6th Tony Bennett 83.39, 10th John Madden 89.11, 11th David Suddes 89.38 (pb by 6.49)
Results are here -
results.netiming.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=20008&RId=288&EId=1&dt=1
Tamworth 10k
Will Beeston finished 2nd in this 10k race in 32.46. Will and others suspect the course was about 30s short. Results are here -
www.stuweb.co.uk/race/2QR
NCAA West Region Cross Country Championships, Sacramento, California
George Duggan finished 32nd in the West Region Championships, scoring for the third placed Portland team. George ran 30.28 for the 10k course.
Full results - rt.trackscoreboard.com/meets/111221/events/2
Saturday
English Schools Cross Country Cup, Regional Round, at Vizards fields, Judd School
Matthew Dubery won the senior boys race. Full results are here -
www.schoolsathletics.net/esaa/v2/2021/xccup/xccup21results.php
They are also on the Results 2021 page with TAC members highlighted.
Edinburgh Braid Hills Cross Country Races, Edinburgh
10k - 7th Kieran Reilly
5k - 3rd Nathan Marsh, 24th James Puxty, 144th Elizabeth Heslop, 167th Steph Puxty
Full results are on the Results 2021 page.
Milton Keynes Cross Challenge
Senior Men - 5th Alasdair Kinloch 18th Corey De'Ath, Senior Women - 8th Nicole Taylor, 42nd Lauren Major 51st Lucy Thompson Under 17/20 Men - 10th James Kingston, Under 17/20 Women - 2nd Charlotte Alexander 38th Katie Goodge, Under 15 Girls - 12th Lily Slack
Full results - www.chilternccl.co.uk/cl2021m2provisional.htm
Some videos can be found here - www.youtube.com/c/MojaSports/videos
Birmingham Cross Country League, at Crewe
Toby Emm, running for Loughborough University, finished 48th.
www.birminghamccleague.co.uk/images/stories/bdccl/articlepdfs/XC_League_Archive/2021-22/2021-11-13-Combined.pdfFull results -
Lydd 10k Road Race
5th Matthew Dennis 35.53, 6th Dan Madams 36.00. Full results -
www.nice-work.org.uk/races/Lydd-10k/2021
Surrey Cross Country League at Wimbledon Common
12th Max Nicholls
Full results - https://www.surreyleague.org/slm/race/275/#indiv
Cambridge University Cuppers Races, at St Neots
Women - 29th Lucy Randall, Men - 18th Alex Beeston. Results -
thepowerof10.info/results/results.aspx?meetingid=434246
Sunday
Marden 10k and Half Marathon
There was some TAC representation at Marden.
10k - 1st Nathan Chapman 34.20, 12th Lewis Jones 40.41, 13th Spencer Elphick 42.03
Half Marathon - 6th Tony Bennett 83.39, 10th John Madden 89.11, 11th David Suddes 89.38 (pb by 6.49)
Results are here -
results.netiming.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=20008&RId=288&EId=1&dt=1
Tamworth 10k
Will Beeston finished 2nd in this 10k race in 32.46. Will and others suspect the course was about 30s short. Results are here -
www.stuweb.co.uk/race/2QR
Kent Cross Country League, at Danson Park, Bexleyheath, Saturday 13th November
Videos loaded !
Verity Hopkins won the women's race and led the TAC team to victory in both the three and six to score competitions.
The TAC teams were generally significantly depleted due to other fixtures, most notably the English Schools Cup regional round. However, somehow we just about managed to complete scoring teams in each age group race.
The senior women had their best performance of the season so far to win, having 6 scorers in the first 11 home.
The under 17 men lost for the first time, but there were still some good runs, with Angus Currie first home in 8th, moving through strongly.
Credit to the under 17 women who only had three runners but kept the team alive. Ella McIntyre had one of her best races, behind Ella Ayden.
Harrison Fraser led the under 15s home in 5th, with the ever-improving Connor Prendergast finishing 9th.
Penny Horne was first scorer for the under 15s in 20th.
The under 13 boys' field had 70 finishers. Jamie Rogers improved his position to 23rd.
Millie Watts bounced back well from a recent bout of covid to finish 4th in the under 13 girls' race.
Results are on the Results 2021 page.
Photos here - flic.kr/s/aHsmX84BMa and Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
The TAC teams were generally significantly depleted due to other fixtures, most notably the English Schools Cup regional round. However, somehow we just about managed to complete scoring teams in each age group race.
The senior women had their best performance of the season so far to win, having 6 scorers in the first 11 home.
The under 17 men lost for the first time, but there were still some good runs, with Angus Currie first home in 8th, moving through strongly.
Credit to the under 17 women who only had three runners but kept the team alive. Ella McIntyre had one of her best races, behind Ella Ayden.
Harrison Fraser led the under 15s home in 5th, with the ever-improving Connor Prendergast finishing 9th.
Penny Horne was first scorer for the under 15s in 20th.
The under 13 boys' field had 70 finishers. Jamie Rogers improved his position to 23rd.
Millie Watts bounced back well from a recent bout of covid to finish 4th in the under 13 girls' race.
Results are on the Results 2021 page.
Photos here - flic.kr/s/aHsmX84BMa and Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
Above - Senior Women's squad won at the Kent League
Above
Top - Under 17 women and under 13 girls
Botton - Under 13 boys and Verity Hopkins winning the senior race
Top - Under 17 women and under 13 girls
Botton - Under 13 boys and Verity Hopkins winning the senior race
St Albans Schools Cross Country Race, Wednesday 10th November
Some TAC who were racing -
2nd Matt Dubery, 4th Jamie MacDonald, 7th Ben Pearce, 8th George Hopkins, 12th Adam Singleterry, 14th Rhys Page, 15th Henry Bretz, 16th Huxley Crush, 25th Tom Claridge.
2nd Matt Dubery, 4th Jamie MacDonald, 7th Ben Pearce, 8th George Hopkins, 12th Adam Singleterry, 14th Rhys Page, 15th Henry Bretz, 16th Huxley Crush, 25th Tom Claridge.
Reading Half Marathon, Sunday 7th November
Verity Hopkins ran 77.37 which is a personal best and equal 4th fastest TAC all time for women.
National Cross Country Relay Championships, at Berry Hill Park, Mansfield, Saturday 6th November
Videos loading !
Full results are on the Results 2021 page and here -
www.englishcrosscountry.co.uk/news/results-relays-2021/
Photos - flic.kr/s/aHsmX5hRHY and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
TAC took 51 runners to Mansfield, which was the lowest number for eleven years. However, looking at the overall results, the numbers particularly in the younger age groups were down 20% or so. This is probably still the legacy from the pandemic and an unwillingness by some to travel.
Senior Men 5th of 172 teams plus B team 9th (1st B team) , C team 44th (2nd C team)
Senior Women 29th of 128 teams. only the 4th time TAC have completed a women's team at the championships.
Under 20 Men 5th of 63 (4th club as one university ahead), B team 31st
Under 20 Women 4th of 38 (Bronze medals as one university ahead). First time TAC have ever won medals in this event.
Under 17 Men 10th of 83, B team 23rd (3rd B team), C team 43rd (2nd C team)
Under 17 Women 22nd of 68, B team 46th
Under 15 Boys 17th of 85, B team 22nd
Under 15 Girls 31st of 90
Under 13 Boys 31st of 80
No under 13 Girls team
www.englishcrosscountry.co.uk/news/results-relays-2021/
Photos - flic.kr/s/aHsmX5hRHY and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
TAC took 51 runners to Mansfield, which was the lowest number for eleven years. However, looking at the overall results, the numbers particularly in the younger age groups were down 20% or so. This is probably still the legacy from the pandemic and an unwillingness by some to travel.
Senior Men 5th of 172 teams plus B team 9th (1st B team) , C team 44th (2nd C team)
Senior Women 29th of 128 teams. only the 4th time TAC have completed a women's team at the championships.
Under 20 Men 5th of 63 (4th club as one university ahead), B team 31st
Under 20 Women 4th of 38 (Bronze medals as one university ahead). First time TAC have ever won medals in this event.
Under 17 Men 10th of 83, B team 23rd (3rd B team), C team 43rd (2nd C team)
Under 17 Women 22nd of 68, B team 46th
Under 15 Boys 17th of 85, B team 22nd
Under 15 Girls 31st of 90
Under 13 Boys 31st of 80
No under 13 Girls team
Above - Under 20 women with bronze medals
Charlotte Alexander, Imogen Amos, Katie Goodge
Charlotte Alexander, Imogen Amos, Katie Goodge
Above photos of a few who had particularly good runs at Mansfield
Top - Under 13 boys, Imogen Amos, Sophie Slack
Middle - Tom Claridge, Connor Prendergast, Daniel Jeddo
Bottom - Ellie Baxter, Ben Murphy, Alasdair Kinloch
Top - Under 13 boys, Imogen Amos, Sophie Slack
Middle - Tom Claridge, Connor Prendergast, Daniel Jeddo
Bottom - Ellie Baxter, Ben Murphy, Alasdair Kinloch
Haskell Cup Schools Cross Country Relays, at Guildford, Wednesday 3rd November
Quite a few TAC athletes ran in this relay, mainly for Judd and Sevenoaks . Results are on the Results 2021 page.
Other weekend news, Saturday/Sunday 30th/31st October
Saturday
Parkruns
All the TAC results can be found here - www.parkrun.com/results/consolidatedclub/?clubNum=2404
Sunday
Bedgebury Forest Half Marathon and 10k Trail races
Sean Climo was 5th in the 10k in 47.15 and Rachel Fagg was 29th in 56.12
Full results are here - www.nice-work.org.uk/races/Bedgebury-Half/2021
East Sussex Cross Country League at Ashdown Forest
Jasper Burton was 4th in the under 13 boys race.
Results should be posted here - www.eastsussexcrosscountry.co.uk/results
Parkruns
All the TAC results can be found here - www.parkrun.com/results/consolidatedclub/?clubNum=2404
Sunday
Bedgebury Forest Half Marathon and 10k Trail races
Sean Climo was 5th in the 10k in 47.15 and Rachel Fagg was 29th in 56.12
Full results are here - www.nice-work.org.uk/races/Bedgebury-Half/2021
East Sussex Cross Country League at Ashdown Forest
Jasper Burton was 4th in the under 13 boys race.
Results should be posted here - www.eastsussexcrosscountry.co.uk/results
World Mountain Running Association, Nations Cup, Chiavenna, Italy, Sunday 31st October
Max Nicholls finished 10th in the race and was the second scorer for the England men's team that won silver medals.
Full results are here - www.endu.net/en/events/val-bregaglia-trail/results
Full results are here - www.endu.net/en/events/val-bregaglia-trail/results
Above - Max Nicholls (far left) with the England team who won silver medals in Italy
West Coast Cross Country Championships, Concord, California, USA, Friday 29th October
George Duggan, running for Portand finished 15th in their Conference Championships . Full results are here -
www.rtspt.com/events/wcc/xc2021/mp/#event3
www.rtspt.com/events/wcc/xc2021/mp/#event3
Latest Masters/Veterans Update, 26th October
Mark Pitcairn-Knowles' latest Masters update is available. See the TAC Masters/Veterans Updates page.
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Leeds Abbey Dash 10km Road Race, Sunday 24th October
New club record for Nicole Taylor.
Nicole Taylor and Alex Howard both had superb races at the Leeds 10k.
Nicole, who was representing an England team, finished 6th female and ran a new pb and TAC club record of 33.06, bettering Ashley Gibson's time. This was 1.46 inside her previous time set in 2019. Alex took 1.34 from his pb, also set in 2019 and ran 29.39
Full results are here - results.sporthive.com/events/6854690181502539776/races/479958
Weymouth 10 mile road race
Julian Rendall ran 60.31 and finished 6th in this 10 miles road race.
Full results here - www.timingmonkey.co.uk/results/Weymouth10-2021/#0_8AF0E5
Nicole, who was representing an England team, finished 6th female and ran a new pb and TAC club record of 33.06, bettering Ashley Gibson's time. This was 1.46 inside her previous time set in 2019. Alex took 1.34 from his pb, also set in 2019 and ran 29.39
Full results are here - results.sporthive.com/events/6854690181502539776/races/479958
Weymouth 10 mile road race
Julian Rendall ran 60.31 and finished 6th in this 10 miles road race.
Full results here - www.timingmonkey.co.uk/results/Weymouth10-2021/#0_8AF0E5
Above - Nicole Taylor and Alex Howard at the Leeds Abbey Dash 10k
(photos courtesy of Richard Owen)
(photos courtesy of Richard Owen)
Kent Cross Country League, at Tonbridge, Saturday 23rd October
Videos loaded !
Full results are on the Results 2021 page.
Photos here - flic.kr/s/aHsmWZuoDb
They are also on Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
Sincerest thanks to the 80+ people who helped by volunteering to course marshal, monitor car parking, making cakes and sandwiches, plus all the other jobs that needed doing to put the event on.
Senior Men - 1st in 4 to score and 12 to score
For the second week in a row Jamie Goodge led TAC to a convincing win in the senior men's race, as he won the race.
Perhaps the performance of the day came from Matthew Taylor, who finished 2nd and is still just 17 years old.
Senior Women - 2nd in 3 to score, 1st in 6 to score
These were exactly the same team results as last week, with Cambridge Harriers winning the 3 to score contest. Verity Hopkins, who won the Brighton Marathon in September finished 4th. It was great to see 20 TAC starters, which equalled the club's attendance record in the league, which was set at the same fixture two years ago. This figure includes Sue James who ran in the separate over 65 women's race, a truly inspiring performance after suffering serious ill health in the last year.
Under 17 and 20 men - 1st under 17s
The squad was ravaged by Covid and injuries but still somehow managed to win. Tom Claridge stepped up well as the third scorer to finish 10th.
Under 17 and 20 women - 4th under 17s
Sophie Slack led the team home in 10th.
Under 15 Boys - 3rd
Harrison Fraser had a good run to finish 5th, as did Dan Jeddo (14th), whilst Connor Prendergast became the third of the Prendergast brothers to compete for TAC.
Under 15 Girls - 5th
Lily Slack was 4th having shaken off some illness recently and Carmen Wright had another good run in 11th to lead TAC home.
Under 13 Boys - 2nd
This was a much better showing in terms of the result and attendance compared to the previous week. Quite a few were making their debuts and had strong performances.
Under 13 Girls - 3rd
Emily Tayton had a well judged run to finish 8th, whilst the team finished third as they had done the week before.
Scanning through the results there we a lot of good mid pack performances by many relatively new TAC members. This was particularly encouraging and hopefully a few might continue to get stronger as we head towards the championships in the new year.
Photos here - flic.kr/s/aHsmWZuoDb
They are also on Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
Sincerest thanks to the 80+ people who helped by volunteering to course marshal, monitor car parking, making cakes and sandwiches, plus all the other jobs that needed doing to put the event on.
Senior Men - 1st in 4 to score and 12 to score
For the second week in a row Jamie Goodge led TAC to a convincing win in the senior men's race, as he won the race.
Perhaps the performance of the day came from Matthew Taylor, who finished 2nd and is still just 17 years old.
Senior Women - 2nd in 3 to score, 1st in 6 to score
These were exactly the same team results as last week, with Cambridge Harriers winning the 3 to score contest. Verity Hopkins, who won the Brighton Marathon in September finished 4th. It was great to see 20 TAC starters, which equalled the club's attendance record in the league, which was set at the same fixture two years ago. This figure includes Sue James who ran in the separate over 65 women's race, a truly inspiring performance after suffering serious ill health in the last year.
Under 17 and 20 men - 1st under 17s
The squad was ravaged by Covid and injuries but still somehow managed to win. Tom Claridge stepped up well as the third scorer to finish 10th.
Under 17 and 20 women - 4th under 17s
Sophie Slack led the team home in 10th.
Under 15 Boys - 3rd
Harrison Fraser had a good run to finish 5th, as did Dan Jeddo (14th), whilst Connor Prendergast became the third of the Prendergast brothers to compete for TAC.
Under 15 Girls - 5th
Lily Slack was 4th having shaken off some illness recently and Carmen Wright had another good run in 11th to lead TAC home.
Under 13 Boys - 2nd
This was a much better showing in terms of the result and attendance compared to the previous week. Quite a few were making their debuts and had strong performances.
Under 13 Girls - 3rd
Emily Tayton had a well judged run to finish 8th, whilst the team finished third as they had done the week before.
Scanning through the results there we a lot of good mid pack performances by many relatively new TAC members. This was particularly encouraging and hopefully a few might continue to get stronger as we head towards the championships in the new year.
Above - a few photos from the Kent League
Top - under 13 boys start, under 15 girls start, Verity Hopkins
Middle - Jamie Goodge, Matthew Taylor, Under 13 Girls team
Bottom - Under 17 men, Senior Men, Senior Women
Top - under 13 boys start, under 15 girls start, Verity Hopkins
Middle - Jamie Goodge, Matthew Taylor, Under 13 Girls team
Bottom - Under 17 men, Senior Men, Senior Women
Latest Masters/Veterans Update, 21st October
Mark Pitcairn-Knowles' latest Masters update is available. See the TAC Masters/Veterans Updates page.
TAC Takeaways Mentoring - Latest video
Having plenty of success as a young athlete
I thought that I had best address the balance to the video I posted a couple of days ago, which had drawn a fair amount of feedback.
TAC Takeaways Mentoring - Latest video
Finishing further down the field when you are a young athlete
Prompted by a few messages from parents in recent weeks I thought that I would this video to others that we have done this year. See the left hand menu for more tips from me and some of our established senior runners.
Sam Crick has kindly added a short video describing his own experiences.
Sam Crick has kindly added a short video describing his own experiences.
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Other weekend results, Saturday and Sunday 16th/17th October
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Saturday
Cardiff Cross Challenge
James Kingston finished 5th in the under 20 men's race at the Cardiff UK Cross Challenge event, combined with visiting his twin sister at university. Full results are here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/ccc21/event/
Lewis and Clark Cross Country Invitational, Oregon, USA
Fast times were recorded by George Duggan and James West as they both went under 24 minutes for the 8km course at Oregon. Full results are here - live.athletictiming.net/meets/11454/xc-events/379699/live
Surrey Cross Country League, at Richmond Park
Alex Howard (7th) and Max Nicholls (11th) competed for their second claim clubs at the Surrey League fixture.
Full results are here - www.surreyleague.org/slm/race/273/#indiv
Sunday
Great South Run, 10 miles, Portsmouth
Corey De'Ath finished 13th in 50.40, having been on target for sub 50 with 2 miles to go, before developing stitch. Adam Singleterry (u20) finished 74th in 59.12. Both were debut performances at the distance. Verity Hopkins made her 10 mile debut and ran 59.44 to finish an excellent 10th. Full results are here - www.greatrun.org/results/954/?race_category=3444
Cambridge Half Marathon
Lucy Thompson finished 10th female in 84.07, which was a personal best by 7.19, improving on her previous one last year.
Full results - cambridgehalfmarathon.com/previous-results/
Cardiff Cross Challenge
James Kingston finished 5th in the under 20 men's race at the Cardiff UK Cross Challenge event, combined with visiting his twin sister at university. Full results are here - data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/ccc21/event/
Lewis and Clark Cross Country Invitational, Oregon, USA
Fast times were recorded by George Duggan and James West as they both went under 24 minutes for the 8km course at Oregon. Full results are here - live.athletictiming.net/meets/11454/xc-events/379699/live
Surrey Cross Country League, at Richmond Park
Alex Howard (7th) and Max Nicholls (11th) competed for their second claim clubs at the Surrey League fixture.
Full results are here - www.surreyleague.org/slm/race/273/#indiv
Sunday
Great South Run, 10 miles, Portsmouth
Corey De'Ath finished 13th in 50.40, having been on target for sub 50 with 2 miles to go, before developing stitch. Adam Singleterry (u20) finished 74th in 59.12. Both were debut performances at the distance. Verity Hopkins made her 10 mile debut and ran 59.44 to finish an excellent 10th. Full results are here - www.greatrun.org/results/954/?race_category=3444
Cambridge Half Marathon
Lucy Thompson finished 10th female in 84.07, which was a personal best by 7.19, improving on her previous one last year.
Full results - cambridgehalfmarathon.com/previous-results/
Above - Lucy Thompson after the Cambridge Half Marathon
Kent Cross Country League, at Swanley Park, Saturday 16th October
Full official results are on the Results 2021 page. There is also a link here -
www.kcaa.org.uk/kent%20league%20results.htm?fbclid=IwAR0YZ9s6Q6qRz6ArNrlGnW-YFsiyYm1knnboMZGCBdXNomaniCXeKSwgYFc#22
13 TAC runners didn't return their race numbers and I have emailed all of them replacements will be £5 if they are lost.
Senior Men - 1st in 4 to score and 12 to score
The only TAC individual win came from Jamie Goodge who led a clean sweep of the first five places in the senior men's race.
Checking my records I can't see a case where TAC have had 123, let alone 12345. Matthew Taylor, who as an under 17, won the South of England Cross Country Championships, made his senior debut as a first year u20 and excelled in 4th.
Senior Women - 2nd in 3 to score, 1st in 6 to score
The women's race was extended to 8km for the first time, which interestingly was not universally popular ! Despite this the attendance was good and there were 17 TAC starters, which equalled the most ever for the first Kent League fixture, although three short of the overall record. Cambridge Harriers filled the podium with Harriet Woolley in 4th.
Under 17 and 20 men - 1st under 17s
Although the TAC under 20s present opted to run the senior race. Jamie MacDonald in 2nd led the TAC team home.
The squad is one that is already chopping and changing positions and with some strength in depth this bodes well for the championship races.
Under 17 and 20 women - 4th under 17s
Sophie Preston was 5th of the under 20s present, whilst Lily Stewart was 11th in the under 17s. Lydia Hawker made her debut for the club.
Under 15 Boys - 3rd
TAC have won the Kent under 15 boys championship 15 years in a row, but this season its Medway and Maidstone showing the way in the league. They had four runners ahead of 5th placed Ollie Head, who had an excellent race. Liam Boyce made his TAC cross country debut and finished 24th.
Under 15 Girls - 5th
Carmen Wright had a good run in 11th to lead TAC home.
Under 13 Boys - 3rd
The TAC team was a little way from being at full strength. James Petrie led the team home and most of that team were having their first cross country race for the club.
Under 13 Girls -3rd
Only four ran in the end, with two having their first experience of the cross country league.
Photos here - flic.kr/s/aHsmWX8iAH plus on Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
www.kcaa.org.uk/kent%20league%20results.htm?fbclid=IwAR0YZ9s6Q6qRz6ArNrlGnW-YFsiyYm1knnboMZGCBdXNomaniCXeKSwgYFc#22
13 TAC runners didn't return their race numbers and I have emailed all of them replacements will be £5 if they are lost.
Senior Men - 1st in 4 to score and 12 to score
The only TAC individual win came from Jamie Goodge who led a clean sweep of the first five places in the senior men's race.
Checking my records I can't see a case where TAC have had 123, let alone 12345. Matthew Taylor, who as an under 17, won the South of England Cross Country Championships, made his senior debut as a first year u20 and excelled in 4th.
Senior Women - 2nd in 3 to score, 1st in 6 to score
The women's race was extended to 8km for the first time, which interestingly was not universally popular ! Despite this the attendance was good and there were 17 TAC starters, which equalled the most ever for the first Kent League fixture, although three short of the overall record. Cambridge Harriers filled the podium with Harriet Woolley in 4th.
Under 17 and 20 men - 1st under 17s
Although the TAC under 20s present opted to run the senior race. Jamie MacDonald in 2nd led the TAC team home.
The squad is one that is already chopping and changing positions and with some strength in depth this bodes well for the championship races.
Under 17 and 20 women - 4th under 17s
Sophie Preston was 5th of the under 20s present, whilst Lily Stewart was 11th in the under 17s. Lydia Hawker made her debut for the club.
Under 15 Boys - 3rd
TAC have won the Kent under 15 boys championship 15 years in a row, but this season its Medway and Maidstone showing the way in the league. They had four runners ahead of 5th placed Ollie Head, who had an excellent race. Liam Boyce made his TAC cross country debut and finished 24th.
Under 15 Girls - 5th
Carmen Wright had a good run in 11th to lead TAC home.
Under 13 Boys - 3rd
The TAC team was a little way from being at full strength. James Petrie led the team home and most of that team were having their first cross country race for the club.
Under 13 Girls -3rd
Only four ran in the end, with two having their first experience of the cross country league.
Photos here - flic.kr/s/aHsmWX8iAH plus on Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
Above - TAC men had 6 in the first 7 and 5 in the top 5, lead home by Jamie Goodge (far right)
Above - some who on their best form at the Kent League
Top - James Petrie, Carmen Wright, Ollie Head & Harrison Fraser
Middle - Thomas Claridge, Jamie MacDonald, Claire Day
Bottom - Sasha Humphries, Jamie Goodge, Matthew Taylor
Top - James Petrie, Carmen Wright, Ollie Head & Harrison Fraser
Middle - Thomas Claridge, Jamie MacDonald, Claire Day
Bottom - Sasha Humphries, Jamie Goodge, Matthew Taylor
Above - some relatively newcomers to TAC cross country
Top - Camden Ganson, Ewan Prendergast, George Stevens
Middle - Tom George, Liam Boyce, Lydia Hawker
Bottom - Sean Climo, Mark Grange, Ben Pearce
Top - Camden Ganson, Ewan Prendergast, George Stevens
Middle - Tom George, Liam Boyce, Lydia Hawker
Bottom - Sean Climo, Mark Grange, Ben Pearce
Kent Teams Selection Policy Winter 2021/2
This selection policy has been published this week -
www.kcaa.org.uk/county%20teams.htm?fbclid=IwAR2QJziCYkuF-JL1Ar_94sY21yStJDmRp-VHsIrBFUGFTVSoKD3jhp-5FQA
www.kcaa.org.uk/county%20teams.htm?fbclid=IwAR2QJziCYkuF-JL1Ar_94sY21yStJDmRp-VHsIrBFUGFTVSoKD3jhp-5FQA
English Schools Cross Country Cup, at The Schools at Somerhill, Tonbridge, Tuesday 12th October
There were plenty of TAC members competing in the schools races.
Full results are on the Results 2021 page, with TAC highlighted.
Full results are on the Results 2021 page, with TAC highlighted.
Above - Judd School boys packed at the front of the Senior Boys race at Somerhill. All are TAC members
(photo courtesy of Simon Fraser)
(photo courtesy of Simon Fraser)
Nicole Taylor selected for England team for Leeds 10k road race
Nicole Taylor (see National Road Relays report below) has been selected to represent an England team at the Leeds Abbey Dash 10km road race on Sunday 24th October. Details are here -
www.englandathletics.org/athletics-and-running/news/leeds-abbey-dash-10k-team-selected/
www.englandathletics.org/athletics-and-running/news/leeds-abbey-dash-10k-team-selected/
Primary School and Prep School Cross Country Races, at The Schools at Somerhill, Tonbridge
Monday 11th October
The schools races on Monday featured some TAC members so I have posted the results on the Results 2021 page.
Other races, Saturday and Sunday 9th/10th October
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Schools Cross Country at Charterhouse
Adam Singleterry won the cross country event at Charterhouse on Saturday with Ben Pearce finishing 3rd. Results are on the Results 2021 page. Budapest Marathon Joe Watts ran 3.14.51 and Adam Durbaba 3.15.38. It was a debut marathon for Adam. Photo right of Joe Watts in Budapest. Royal Parks Half Marathon Neil McClements showed that he has recovered from his Brighton Marathon win by finishing 3rd in 72.33 James Beeston (M50) showed he has recovered from injury, running his first half marathon for 8 years in 87.16. Full results - results.sporthive.com/events/6852605292726660864/races/479073 |
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Tonbridge Half Marathon, Sunday 10th October
Dan Bradley won the event a a very good time of 71.04, which was 21 seconds inside the course record. Michael Ellis finished second in 74.08. There were a few others from the club in action (simply put Tonbridge in the results search).
Sophie Preston was 3rd female in 93.25, making her debut at the distance.
Full results are here - results.sporthive.com/events/6852903273719852544/races/1
Sophie Preston was 3rd female in 93.25, making her debut at the distance.
Full results are here - results.sporthive.com/events/6852903273719852544/races/1
Above - Dan Bradley and Michael Ellis finished 1st and 2nd at the Tonbridge Half Marathon
National Road Relays at Sutton Coldfield, Saturday 16th October
Videos loaded !
Full results are here - www.race-results.co.uk/results/2021/nat64rel21r.php
Photos - flic.kr/s/aHsmWTznr5 or Mark Hookway's Facebook
This is the first of three National Championships (for all ages) of the season, to be followed by the cross country relays at Mansfield and the National Cross Country Championships, at Parliament Hill. There were eight events, culminating in the two senior races, at the end of the day.
Senior Men - 5th
The men returned to a top 5 placing with six very strong runs. The stunning performance from James Kingston on the first leg set them up nicely. James' time was 2 seconds quicker than the TAC record set on this course by Chris Olley in 2017. I think he was also just about the fastest under 20 of the race. Overall times were fast, with Aldershot winning and breaking the course record and TAC running 1.44.58, which is the club's fastest time ever, despite four top 4 finishes previously in our history.
Senior Women - 12th
The team was depleted, from what was initially expected and I do think at full strength they would have contended for the win. A big thanks to Katie Goodge and Immy Amos for standing in. We swapped Nicole Taylor to first leg to give her a big test and she obliged by running what maybe her best ever race, despite a long and successful career so far. She ran the fastest leg of the day at 13.56 and beat GB international Abbie Donnelly. The time very nearly made the fastest all time top 16 list.
Under 17 men - 9th
This was a very solid performance and it is noticeable that this squad are more than just about the A team. They seem to enjoy themselves and are supportive of each other. Hopefully, a few can take the experience forward, ensure some consistent training and move up a level through the Winter. Many thanks also go to David Barclay for making his debut and doing a spot of camcorder filming for us during the senior races.
Under 17 women - 21st
Similar to the men, the under 17 girls are very supportive of each other, with more in the squad who weren't racing, playing a part. It looks like we could have a couple of teams competing at the cross country relays at Mansfield, which would be good. There are definitely a few in the squad who just need a bit of luck with illness or injuries and can then make some really good progress.
Under 15 boys - 29th
Harrison Fraser and Ollie Head are the two more experienced members of the team and both had good runs, whilst Toby Barton deserves huge credit for stepping up to ensure that we had a complete team representing TAC.
Under 15 girls - 36th (B team)
Disaster struck at the start as Carmen Wright fell and hurt her knee. As she ended up being treated by First Aid the race for the team was effectively over. The officials did allow Lily Slack and Penny Horne to run, but it was a frustrating experience for them all.
Under 13 boys - 6th
This team were perhaps the surprise package of the day. William Bachelor stepped in at very late notice and was then handed the task of anchoring a team competing at the very sharp end of the race. It's probably described as a 'character building' experience and despite his nerves he handled the task really well to keep the team high up. Hopefully, this will encourage all the under 13s that they can be competitive this season.
Under 13 girls - no team
It was unfortunate that due to illness we couldn't field the team that had initially signed up, so this was the only race without a Tonbridge team competing.
Photos - flic.kr/s/aHsmWTznr5 or Mark Hookway's Facebook
This is the first of three National Championships (for all ages) of the season, to be followed by the cross country relays at Mansfield and the National Cross Country Championships, at Parliament Hill. There were eight events, culminating in the two senior races, at the end of the day.
Senior Men - 5th
The men returned to a top 5 placing with six very strong runs. The stunning performance from James Kingston on the first leg set them up nicely. James' time was 2 seconds quicker than the TAC record set on this course by Chris Olley in 2017. I think he was also just about the fastest under 20 of the race. Overall times were fast, with Aldershot winning and breaking the course record and TAC running 1.44.58, which is the club's fastest time ever, despite four top 4 finishes previously in our history.
Senior Women - 12th
The team was depleted, from what was initially expected and I do think at full strength they would have contended for the win. A big thanks to Katie Goodge and Immy Amos for standing in. We swapped Nicole Taylor to first leg to give her a big test and she obliged by running what maybe her best ever race, despite a long and successful career so far. She ran the fastest leg of the day at 13.56 and beat GB international Abbie Donnelly. The time very nearly made the fastest all time top 16 list.
Under 17 men - 9th
This was a very solid performance and it is noticeable that this squad are more than just about the A team. They seem to enjoy themselves and are supportive of each other. Hopefully, a few can take the experience forward, ensure some consistent training and move up a level through the Winter. Many thanks also go to David Barclay for making his debut and doing a spot of camcorder filming for us during the senior races.
Under 17 women - 21st
Similar to the men, the under 17 girls are very supportive of each other, with more in the squad who weren't racing, playing a part. It looks like we could have a couple of teams competing at the cross country relays at Mansfield, which would be good. There are definitely a few in the squad who just need a bit of luck with illness or injuries and can then make some really good progress.
Under 15 boys - 29th
Harrison Fraser and Ollie Head are the two more experienced members of the team and both had good runs, whilst Toby Barton deserves huge credit for stepping up to ensure that we had a complete team representing TAC.
Under 15 girls - 36th (B team)
Disaster struck at the start as Carmen Wright fell and hurt her knee. As she ended up being treated by First Aid the race for the team was effectively over. The officials did allow Lily Slack and Penny Horne to run, but it was a frustrating experience for them all.
Under 13 boys - 6th
This team were perhaps the surprise package of the day. William Bachelor stepped in at very late notice and was then handed the task of anchoring a team competing at the very sharp end of the race. It's probably described as a 'character building' experience and despite his nerves he handled the task really well to keep the team high up. Hopefully, this will encourage all the under 13s that they can be competitive this season.
Under 13 girls - no team
It was unfortunate that due to illness we couldn't field the team that had initially signed up, so this was the only race without a Tonbridge team competing.
Above photos
Top - Nicole Taylor and James Kingston had stunning performances
Middle - Under 17 men and women
Bottom - Charlie Warren enters the home straight for the u13 boys team and under 13 boys team
Top - Nicole Taylor and James Kingston had stunning performances
Middle - Under 17 men and women
Bottom - Charlie Warren enters the home straight for the u13 boys team and under 13 boys team
Kings Wimbledon Schools Race, Wednesday 6th October
Matthew Dubery had a good win over 7km on Wimbledon Common, with other TAC members also finishing hight up-
1st - Matthew Dubery , 3rd - Jamie Macdonald, 6th - Huxley Crush, 7th - Ed Coutts, 9th - Adam Singleterry, 11th - George Hopkins, 13th - Ben Pearce, 19th - Henry Bretz.
Annabel Hales and Sophie Preston ran amongst the girls.
Results awaited.
1st - Matthew Dubery , 3rd - Jamie Macdonald, 6th - Huxley Crush, 7th - Ed Coutts, 9th - Adam Singleterry, 11th - George Hopkins, 13th - Ben Pearce, 19th - Henry Bretz.
Annabel Hales and Sophie Preston ran amongst the girls.
Results awaited.
TAC Masters News from Mark Pitcairn-Knowles
Mark PK has prepared the update below of some recent Masters/Veterans performances.
| tac_masters_6th_october_2021_newsletter.pdf |
London Marathon, Sunday 3rd October
TAC results at the marathon -
Jay Smith 2.30.51 (pb by 4.29), Ben Cole 2.40.10, Luke Reeves 2.46.25 (debut), Adam Tibbals 2.51.37 (pb by 7.49), Julian Rendall 2.51.45 (World Record in Pyjamas !), Ben Hepden 2.53.51 (pb by 43.29 !), Tom Woolley 2.56.30, Philippa Robinson 3.29.32, Penny Pilbeam 3.32.02, Elise Rendall 3.56.54, Pearl Pearce 4.04.23 (pb by 27.32), Clare Moses 4.22.56 (debut).
Jay Smith 2.30.51 (pb by 4.29), Ben Cole 2.40.10, Luke Reeves 2.46.25 (debut), Adam Tibbals 2.51.37 (pb by 7.49), Julian Rendall 2.51.45 (World Record in Pyjamas !), Ben Hepden 2.53.51 (pb by 43.29 !), Tom Woolley 2.56.30, Philippa Robinson 3.29.32, Penny Pilbeam 3.32.02, Elise Rendall 3.56.54, Pearl Pearce 4.04.23 (pb by 27.32), Clare Moses 4.22.56 (debut).
Above - Jay Smith who was first home for TAC at the London Marathon in 2.30.51
Above - Julian Rendall set a Guiness World Record for running a marathon in pyjamas
Charles Bowles Willamette Invitational Cross Country Meeting, at Salem, Oregon, USA
Saturday 2nd October
George Duggan, who is at the University of Portland, had an excellent win in the men's Gold race over 8km in 24.39.
Full results - d2o2figo6ddd0g.cloudfront.net/3/y/ito8zpwt1ktgnf/20211002_Bowles_Invite.pdf
Full results - d2o2figo6ddd0g.cloudfront.net/3/y/ito8zpwt1ktgnf/20211002_Bowles_Invite.pdf
Soar MK Road Relays, at Milton Keynes, Sunday 26th September
Videos loaded !
Summary and full results are on the Results 2021 page
Senior men 2nd, Senior women 6th, u17 men 5th, u17 women 3rd, u15 girls 3rd
Nicole Taylor ran the fastest senior women's lap.
Lily Slack was 2nd fastest u15, Olivia Breed was 5th fastest u17 and James Kingston was 10th fastest senior.
Photos here - flic.kr/s/aHsmWQN3D5 and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
Senior men 2nd, Senior women 6th, u17 men 5th, u17 women 3rd, u15 girls 3rd
Nicole Taylor ran the fastest senior women's lap.
Lily Slack was 2nd fastest u15, Olivia Breed was 5th fastest u17 and James Kingston was 10th fastest senior.
Photos here - flic.kr/s/aHsmWQN3D5 and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
Above photos of some top performers and relative newcomers
Top - Over 50 men's team, some of TAC squad, Nicole Taylor
Middle - Olivia Breed, Lily Slack, Sophie Preston
Bottom - James Kingston, Henry Bretz, Mark Raymond
Top - Over 50 men's team, some of TAC squad, Nicole Taylor
Middle - Olivia Breed, Lily Slack, Sophie Preston
Bottom - James Kingston, Henry Bretz, Mark Raymond
TAC all time marathon rankings - compiled by Cain Bradley
With marathon season coming up, Cain Bradley has been busy compiling the TAC all-time marathon lists. We wonder if anyone can recall other performances that could be added.
| tac_marathon_all_time.pdf |
GB Mountain Running Championships, Skiddaw, Lake District, Sunday 19th September
Max Nicholls doubled back after Friday's uphill only race to win the up/down race on Sunday, beating a top class field.
Luke Fisher finished 13th.
Luke Fisher finished 13th.
Above - Max after his British Championships win
Kent Masters and under 13 Championships, at Erith, Saturday and Sunday, 18th/19th September
The results are posted on the Results 2021 page
Under 13 Boys 800m 2nd Charlie Warren 2.23.24 (pb by 6.3s), 3rd James Petrie 2.24.29 (pb by 2.4s), 4th Harry Wrigley 2.29.26 (pb by 2.5s), 1500m 2nd Charlie Warren 4.51.22 (pb by 13.4s) Under 13 girls 1200m 10th Neve Raymond 4.16.43
Veteran men 5000 metres 2nd Jay Smith 16.19.11 (1st M35), 10th Mark Pitcairn-Knowles (5th M50) 19.28.05
Under 13 Boys 800m 2nd Charlie Warren 2.23.24 (pb by 6.3s), 3rd James Petrie 2.24.29 (pb by 2.4s), 4th Harry Wrigley 2.29.26 (pb by 2.5s), 1500m 2nd Charlie Warren 4.51.22 (pb by 13.4s) Under 13 girls 1200m 10th Neve Raymond 4.16.43
Veteran men 5000 metres 2nd Jay Smith 16.19.11 (1st M35), 10th Mark Pitcairn-Knowles (5th M50) 19.28.05
Above - Jay Smith receiving his medal at Erith
Blackheath and Bromley Harriers Cross Country Relays, at West Wickham, Saturday 18th September
Videos loaded !
Probably what will be the warmest day of the cross country season greeted us at West Wickham, where TAC had 5 teams in the u13/15 race and 13 in the senior race. The TAC men's and women's teams both won.
The results are already on the Results 2021 page.
Photos here - flic.kr/s/aHsmWLQ8Bb plus on mark Hookway's Facebook page.
A few entered the TAC fastest all time lists below, for sub 13 and sub 16 minutes in the senior race.
The results are already on the Results 2021 page.
Photos here - flic.kr/s/aHsmWLQ8Bb plus on mark Hookway's Facebook page.
A few entered the TAC fastest all time lists below, for sub 13 and sub 16 minutes in the senior race.
| blackheath_relays_fastest_laps.xlsx |
Above - TAC women and men won at the Blackheath Relays
GB World Mountain and Trail Championships Trial, Skiddaw, Lake District, Friday 17th September
Max Nicholls finished 4th in the uphill only race in 39.45 and was just 42s away from first place in a top quality field.
Max goes in the up and downhill race on Sunday.
The events will help towards selection for the GB team for the World Championships in Thailand in November.
The GB selection policy is here - www.uka.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/2021-World-Mountain-and-Trail-Championships-Selection-Policy-v2.pdf
Max goes in the up and downhill race on Sunday.
The events will help towards selection for the GB team for the World Championships in Thailand in November.
The GB selection policy is here - www.uka.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/2021-World-Mountain-and-Trail-Championships-Selection-Policy-v2.pdf
Battersea Under The Light 5km Road Races, Thursday 16th September
There were four TAC runners in action at Battersea for these evening 5km races -
17th Steve Strange 14.44.3 (pb), 29th Dan Bradley 15.00.6 (pb), 53rd Harry Paton 15.30.9 (pb), 78th Nathan Chapman 16.03.9 Full results are here - www.fridaynightunderthelights5k.co.uk/results
17th Steve Strange 14.44.3 (pb), 29th Dan Bradley 15.00.6 (pb), 53rd Harry Paton 15.30.9 (pb), 78th Nathan Chapman 16.03.9 Full results are here - www.fridaynightunderthelights5k.co.uk/results
Above - start of the Battersea 5km race on Thursday evening
Photo courtesy of James Rhodes
Photo courtesy of James Rhodes
A few reminders from the TAC Winter Team Manager, Mark Hookway, as races are about to start
Veterans AC 10,000 metres Championships at Wimbledon, Wednesday 15th September
Ben Reynolds ran 35.46.44 for 10,000m at Wimbledon, finishing 7th overall and 1st M55. This has put a marker down as a TAC over 55s record for the distance. Its great to see that he has recovered since his Lake District exploits a few few weeks back.
Full results are here - bmaf.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/vetac10/event/T1/
Full results are here - bmaf.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/vetac10/event/T1/
Stop Press ! - Late Result
Eden Valley 50km Trail race, Saturday 11th September
TAC continues to have a diverse range of runners, taking advantage of the various forms of competition available. Two relatively new members took part in this ultra marathon trail event.
John Madden finished 27th in 5.32.19 and David Suddes 28th in 5.32.24. Its unclear whether they ran together or had a sprint finish after 5 hours of running !
Full results are here - runawayracing.com/race?id=EV2021
John Madden finished 27th in 5.32.19 and David Suddes 28th in 5.32.24. Its unclear whether they ran together or had a sprint finish after 5 hours of running !
Full results are here - runawayracing.com/race?id=EV2021
Kent Relay Championships, at Sutcliffe Park, Eltham, Sunday 12th September
Results are now available and I have posted on the Results 2021 page.
Brighton Marathon and 10km, Sunday 12th September
There was an incredible double TAC success at the marathon as Neil McClements won the men's race and Verity Hopkins the women's event. Both were making their marathon debuts.
Apparently the course was found to be 560 metres too long, equivalent to 2 to 3 minutes !
Neil ran 2.33.45 and Verity set a new TAC women's club record of 2.52.12. The TAC top 4 ever is now -
Verity Hopkins, Maria Heslop (2018) 2.56.56, Becky Morrish (2019) 2.58.09, Sally Musson (2004) 3.00.22
Full results are here - brightonmarathonweekend.co.uk/events/brighton-marathon/results/
James Winnifrith ran 3.03.05, which was a pb by 2.39 despite the long course.
In the 10k race Tom Woolley ran 36.23 and Chris Potter 39.52.
Apparently the course was found to be 560 metres too long, equivalent to 2 to 3 minutes !
Neil ran 2.33.45 and Verity set a new TAC women's club record of 2.52.12. The TAC top 4 ever is now -
Verity Hopkins, Maria Heslop (2018) 2.56.56, Becky Morrish (2019) 2.58.09, Sally Musson (2004) 3.00.22
Full results are here - brightonmarathonweekend.co.uk/events/brighton-marathon/results/
James Winnifrith ran 3.03.05, which was a pb by 2.39 despite the long course.
In the 10k race Tom Woolley ran 36.23 and Chris Potter 39.52.
Above - Verity Hopkins and Neil McClements
Stirling 10k road race, Scotland, Sunday 12th September
Kieran Reilly finished 11th in 30.56 which was a pb by 1.17. Kieran is due to start a Masters at Stirling University and will be located there for at least the next year.
Full results are here - www.sportsystems.co.uk/ss/results/Stirling%2010k%202021/4517
Full results are here - www.sportsystems.co.uk/ss/results/Stirling%2010k%202021/4517
Above - Kieran Reilly at the Stirling 10k
Southern Athletics League (u17/u20/s), at Ashford, Saturday 11th September
Videos loading !
Provisional results are on the Results 2021 page.
There were plenty of TAC winners, within our match, on the distance running side -
Sophie Hawkins (400), Ellie Baxter (800), Ella Ayden (5000), Sam Crick (400m/800m), Steve Strange (1500/3000), Charlie Ellison (steeplechase)
Photos here - flic.kr/s/aHsmWFZKKW or on Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
There were plenty of TAC winners, within our match, on the distance running side -
Sophie Hawkins (400), Ellie Baxter (800), Ella Ayden (5000), Sam Crick (400m/800m), Steve Strange (1500/3000), Charlie Ellison (steeplechase)
Photos here - flic.kr/s/aHsmWFZKKW or on Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
Above photos
Top - Ellie Baxter, Sam Crick, Sophie Hawkins
Bottom - Ella Ayden, Steve Strange, Charlie Ellison
Top - Ellie Baxter, Sam Crick, Sophie Hawkins
Bottom - Ella Ayden, Steve Strange, Charlie Ellison
Poldhu 10km Trail Race, Cornwall, Thursday 9th September
Polly Pitcairn-Knowles won the women's race at this 10km trail event.
Full results are here - docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1iQtLFffFthXM9T3tc2vbxJQejztM2XzcnLazw0d66PI/edit#gid=0
Full results are here - docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1iQtLFffFthXM9T3tc2vbxJQejztM2XzcnLazw0d66PI/edit#gid=0
Watford Open Meeting, Wednesday 8th September
Pandora Banbury ran 2.19.60 and finished 4th in race 6. This was a pb by 1.0s, which dated back to 2010. It was also a season's bets by 6 seconds. Pandora goes to second place on the TAC rankings this year behind Annabel Carter.
UK Youth Development League (u17/20), at Dartford, Sunday 5th September
Provisional results are on the Results 2021 page.
Antigua Half Marathon, Sunday 5th September
Tom Woolley finished 2nd in this half marathon, whilst on holiday in the Carribean ! He ran about 87 minutes on a really tough course in 31 degrees.
Paddock Wood Half Marathon, Sunday 5th September
Conditions were pretty warm and humid soon after the 9.30am start and there were a number of TAC athletes that I spotted at the 8 to 9 mile part of the race (see photos). However, despite the conditions there were loads of big pbs.
9th Dan Bradley 69.29 (pb by 2.16), 10th Neil McClements 69.41 (pb by 4.33), 12th Steve Strange 69.59 (pb by 1.27), 32nd Michael Ellis 74.33, 42nd Luke Reeves 76.32 (pb by 2.24), 53rd Julian Rendall 77.59, 56th Adam Tibbals 78.24 (pb by 1.56), 106th Ben Hepden 83.59, 131st Luke Hooper 86.36, 134th Helen Gaunt 87.01, 154th James Winnifrith 88.33, 232nd Derek Jee 1.34.40 (debut), 248th Russell McIntyre 1.36.03, 256th David Suddes 1.36.27 (pb by 2.23), 257th Jacek Traccynski 1.36.28 (debut), 448th Penny Pilbeam 1.47.42, 449th Spencer Elphick 1.47.44
Full results are here -
http://www.sportsystems.co.uk/ss/results/Paddock%20Wood%20Half%20Marathon%202021/4511
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHsmWyuh5b
9th Dan Bradley 69.29 (pb by 2.16), 10th Neil McClements 69.41 (pb by 4.33), 12th Steve Strange 69.59 (pb by 1.27), 32nd Michael Ellis 74.33, 42nd Luke Reeves 76.32 (pb by 2.24), 53rd Julian Rendall 77.59, 56th Adam Tibbals 78.24 (pb by 1.56), 106th Ben Hepden 83.59, 131st Luke Hooper 86.36, 134th Helen Gaunt 87.01, 154th James Winnifrith 88.33, 232nd Derek Jee 1.34.40 (debut), 248th Russell McIntyre 1.36.03, 256th David Suddes 1.36.27 (pb by 2.23), 257th Jacek Traccynski 1.36.28 (debut), 448th Penny Pilbeam 1.47.42, 449th Spencer Elphick 1.47.44
Full results are here -
http://www.sportsystems.co.uk/ss/results/Paddock%20Wood%20Half%20Marathon%202021/4511
Photos here and on Mark Hookway's Facebook page - flic.kr/s/aHsmWyuh5b
Above - TAC at the Paddock Wood Half Marathon (in order of finishing as detailed)
Harvel 5 miles road race, Saturday 4th September
Jay Smith won the Harvel 5 mile road race in 26.05, winning by 9 seconds.
Full results are here - www.chiptiminguk.co.uk/2021-results/harvel-5
Jay's time was a pb by 3 minutes and 9 seconds.
Full results are here - www.chiptiminguk.co.uk/2021-results/harvel-5
Jay's time was a pb by 3 minutes and 9 seconds.
UK Youth Development League (u13/15), at Crawley, Saturday 4th September
Provisional results are on the Results 2021 page.