April 2017
British Universities and Colleges Championships (BUCS), at Bedford, Monday 1st May - Day 3
Videos loaded !
By my calculations every TAC distance runner who competed on Monday at the BUCS Championships ran a personal best !
Here is a summary -
800m Mens Final - 5th Ben Murphy 1.52.42
5000m Women A race - 5th Nicole Taylor (6th overall on time) - TAC Club Record !
5000m Men B race - 1st Nathan Marsh 14.46.40 (17th overall)
5000m Women B race - 8th Chloe Bird 18.21.02 (24th overall)
3000m steeplechase - 11th Michael Ellis 9.50.60
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
Here is a summary -
800m Mens Final - 5th Ben Murphy 1.52.42
5000m Women A race - 5th Nicole Taylor (6th overall on time) - TAC Club Record !
5000m Men B race - 1st Nathan Marsh 14.46.40 (17th overall)
5000m Women B race - 8th Chloe Bird 18.21.02 (24th overall)
3000m steeplechase - 11th Michael Ellis 9.50.60
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
Other weekend news, 29th April to 1st May
Sunday
Welsh 5km road Championship at Cardiff
Charlie Joslin-Allen finished an excellent 5th in the Welsh 5km road championships in 14.49.
Full results at - www.fullonsport.com/event/cardiff-5k--race-for-victory/results
Clapham Common 10km road race
Lucy Reid was first female home in the Clapham Common 10km road race in 36.31. This was 22 seconds inside her pb from 2014.
Full results are at - www.runthrough.co.uk/results-clapham-common-10k-april-30th-2017/
Monday
Shinfield 10km road race, near Reading
Greg Cole won the Shinfield 10km in 33.47, which was just one second away from his personal best.
Full results are at - results.sporthive.com/events/6264754510443345152
Welsh 5km road Championship at Cardiff
Charlie Joslin-Allen finished an excellent 5th in the Welsh 5km road championships in 14.49.
Full results at - www.fullonsport.com/event/cardiff-5k--race-for-victory/results
Clapham Common 10km road race
Lucy Reid was first female home in the Clapham Common 10km road race in 36.31. This was 22 seconds inside her pb from 2014.
Full results are at - www.runthrough.co.uk/results-clapham-common-10k-april-30th-2017/
Monday
Shinfield 10km road race, near Reading
Greg Cole won the Shinfield 10km in 33.47, which was just one second away from his personal best.
Full results are at - results.sporthive.com/events/6264754510443345152
Hildenborough Road Races, Monday 1st May
Updated provided by Mark Pitcairn-Knowles -
TAC showed great support for the local Hildenborough road races over 2.5M, 5M and 10M
TAC dominated the top spots.
10M Male Dan Bradley 2nd after a fall.
10M Women Sally Musson 2nd , Penny Pilbeam 3rd
5M Men 1st Fraser Gordon, 2nd Mark PK, 3rd Tony Bennett 1st M50 award for Richard Puxty, 1st M60 Brian Buckwell.
5M Women 2nd Vita Milana, 3rd Step Puxty, 4th (1st W40) Sasha Houghton, 5th (1st W50) Lucy PK
2.5M Male
2.5 M Female 1st Katie Goodge, 2nd Sophie Slack, 3rd Meghan Watson
1st Team 5Mile TAC Fraser Gordon, Mark PK, Tony Bennett, Vita Milana
1st Team 10 M TAC Dan Bradley, Sally Musson, Penny Pilbeam, ? another?
TAC showed great support for the local Hildenborough road races over 2.5M, 5M and 10M
TAC dominated the top spots.
10M Male Dan Bradley 2nd after a fall.
10M Women Sally Musson 2nd , Penny Pilbeam 3rd
5M Men 1st Fraser Gordon, 2nd Mark PK, 3rd Tony Bennett 1st M50 award for Richard Puxty, 1st M60 Brian Buckwell.
5M Women 2nd Vita Milana, 3rd Step Puxty, 4th (1st W40) Sasha Houghton, 5th (1st W50) Lucy PK
2.5M Male
2.5 M Female 1st Katie Goodge, 2nd Sophie Slack, 3rd Meghan Watson
1st Team 5Mile TAC Fraser Gordon, Mark PK, Tony Bennett, Vita Milana
1st Team 10 M TAC Dan Bradley, Sally Musson, Penny Pilbeam, ? another?
UK Youth Development League (under 17 and 20), at Luton, Sunday 30th April
TAC were 4th of the six teams. Provisional results are on the Results 2017 page.
British Universities and Colleges Championships (BUCS), at Bedford, Sunday 30th April - Day 2
Videos loaded ! (mens 1500m semi finals)
There were just two TAC distance runners in action.
Ben Murphy surpassed all expectations to qualify for the 800m final with 1.53.68 (equals pb) and George Duggan made the 1500m final with a 3.52.08. Both finals are on Monday.
Full results are at - bucs.org.uk/page.asp?section=19704§ionTitle=Results
Ben Murphy surpassed all expectations to qualify for the 800m final with 1.53.68 (equals pb) and George Duggan made the 1500m final with a 3.52.08. Both finals are on Monday.
Full results are at - bucs.org.uk/page.asp?section=19704§ionTitle=Results
Ben Murphy has qualified for the 800 metres final
British Universities and Colleges Championships (BUCS), at Bedford, Saturday 29th April - Day 1
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Full live and video coverage at - www.runjumpthrow.com/fixtures/12017-bucs-outdoor-athletics-championships
George Duggan (1500m) and Ben Murphy (800m) qualified for Sunday's semi finals, whilst Michael Ellis qualified for the 3000m steeplechase final on Monday.
George Duggan (1500m) and Ben Murphy (800m) qualified for Sunday's semi finals, whilst Michael Ellis qualified for the 3000m steeplechase final on Monday.
Southern Counties Veterans League, at Bromley, Friday 28th April
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Men 2nd and Women 3rd. Full results at - www.bucs.org.uk/page.asp?section=19704§ionTitle=Results
In action - 800m Ben Murphy, Jack Keywood, Sian Driscoll, 1500m George Duggan, 3000m s/c Michael Ellis, Euan Nicholls
In action - 800m Ben Murphy, Jack Keywood, Sian Driscoll, 1500m George Duggan, 3000m s/c Michael Ellis, Euan Nicholls
Weekend ahead, 29th April to 1st May
The file below shows racing going on with the older training group in the next week.
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USA results, Thursday 27th April
Henry Pearce, running for Tulsa, improved his personal best over 5000 metres significantly to 14.11.10 at the Drake Relays meeting. Luca Russo ran the first leg of the 4x1600m relay for Missouri in 4.08.80
Full results are at - results.drakerelays.us/Drake2017/
Full results are at - results.drakerelays.us/Drake2017/
James Puxty upgraded to 5th !
James Puxty has been upgraded from 7th to 5th in the u17 London mini marathon results, following an inspection of the finish line video by officials.
TAC Masters update by Mark Pitcairn-Knowles
Mark PK has supplied the latest veterans news sheet, which is available on the Masters page.
This week’s ‘Big Hitters’ , 18th to 25th April
Here are a few of the athletes who made big improvements on their personal bests, over the last week.
800 metres
Isaac Harding (u20) 2.00.91 (7.2s improvement)
Olivia Breed (u13) 2.40.4 (6.8s improvement)
Debut - Lily Stewart (u13) 2.32.6
1500 metres
Henry Taylor (u15) 4.59.4 (4.7s improvement)
Luciana Anderson (u15) 5.17.5 (1.8s improvement)
Marathon
Dan Crush 3.25.11 (previous best 4.03.34 from 2012)
Debuts - Steve Fennell 2.33.44, Antonia Skerritt 3.23.01
800 metres
Isaac Harding (u20) 2.00.91 (7.2s improvement)
Olivia Breed (u13) 2.40.4 (6.8s improvement)
Debut - Lily Stewart (u13) 2.32.6
1500 metres
Henry Taylor (u15) 4.59.4 (4.7s improvement)
Luciana Anderson (u15) 5.17.5 (1.8s improvement)
Marathon
Dan Crush 3.25.11 (previous best 4.03.34 from 2012)
Debuts - Steve Fennell 2.33.44, Antonia Skerritt 3.23.01
Trackside Podcast, Episode 13 - Goes Live !
Episode 13 has just gone live. These are some of the subjects that we talked about -
Feedback from listeners
London Marathon
Is League athletics dying ?
Latest performances and news from the sport
+ Much more
The Trackside podcast can be downloaded free from iTunes or listened to directly at -
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Feedback from listeners
London Marathon
Is League athletics dying ?
Latest performances and news from the sport
+ Much more
The Trackside podcast can be downloaded free from iTunes or listened to directly at -
soundcloud.com/tracksidepod
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Other Sunday news, 23rd April
Plymouth Half Marathon - Joe Watts 1.32.23
Welsh Athletics League - 3000m 1st Charlie Joslin-Allen 8.41 (unofficial)
Welsh Athletics League - 3000m 1st Charlie Joslin-Allen 8.41 (unofficial)
London Marathon, Sunday 23rd April
Tonbridge AC runners-
Steve Fennell 2.33.44, Julian Rendall 2.36.35, Greg Cole 2.38.36, Steve Keywood 3.06.05, James Winnifrith 3.07.57, Antonia Skerritt 3.23.01, Dan Crush 3.25.11, Penny Pilbeam 3.32.28, Matthias Meyer 3.38.59, Martin Hillier 4.00.32.
Steve Fennell 2.33.44, Julian Rendall 2.36.35, Greg Cole 2.38.36, Steve Keywood 3.06.05, James Winnifrith 3.07.57, Antonia Skerritt 3.23.01, Dan Crush 3.25.11, Penny Pilbeam 3.32.28, Matthias Meyer 3.38.59, Martin Hillier 4.00.32.
London mini marathons, Sunday 23rd April
TAC had five representatives in the London mini marathons, held over the last three miles of the marathon course. Four of them ran in the British Road Championships, representing the South East team, whilst one ran in the Borough race.
Under 17 Men - 7th James Puxty 14.34 (winner 14.25)
Under 17 Women - 6th Phoebe Barker 16.34 (winner 16.09)
Under 15 Boys - 18th Fraser Gordon 15.31 (winner 14.47)
Under 13 Girls - 34th Maddie Wise 18.30 (winner 17.01)
Under 13 Boys - 7th in Borough (25th overall) Olukorede Fasina 16.55 (winner 15.57)
Photos below courtesy of Richard Owen
Under 17 Men - 7th James Puxty 14.34 (winner 14.25)
Under 17 Women - 6th Phoebe Barker 16.34 (winner 16.09)
Under 15 Boys - 18th Fraser Gordon 15.31 (winner 14.47)
Under 13 Girls - 34th Maddie Wise 18.30 (winner 17.01)
Under 13 Boys - 7th in Borough (25th overall) Olukorede Fasina 16.55 (winner 15.57)
Photos below courtesy of Richard Owen
UK Youth Development League (under 13/15) at Reading, Saturday 22nd April
Tonbridge AC finished third of the six clubs in the first fixture of the Southern Premier 2 division.
Full results are on the Results 2017 page and I will add some highlights here eventually.
Full results are on the Results 2017 page and I will add some highlights here eventually.
Saturday USA News, 22nd April
Luca Russo ran 3.47.46 over 1500 metres and finished 5th in the John McDonnell Invitational meeting at Arkansas, which was just outside his pb. Full result at - www.flashresults.com/2017_Meets/Outdoor/04-21_JohnMcDonnell/025-1_compiled.htm
Ryan Driscoll improved his 1500m pb at Stanford, California when he ran 3.46.29. This actually nudged him into third on the TAC 1500m rankings for 2017. Full result - www.rtspt.com/events/stanford/cardinal17/170421F011.htm
Ryan Driscoll improved his 1500m pb at Stanford, California when he ran 3.46.29. This actually nudged him into third on the TAC 1500m rankings for 2017. Full result - www.rtspt.com/events/stanford/cardinal17/170421F011.htm
Friday News, 21st April
Robbie Farnham-Rose made his debut at 5000m, at Auburn, USA where he finished 4th in 14.26.25. Full results are at -
results.deltatiming.com/tf/2017-war-eagle-invitational/170421F044
results.deltatiming.com/tf/2017-war-eagle-invitational/170421F044
TAC Masters 600 metre record holders meet up at training
On Monday Simon Fraser broke the club record for the over 40 men's 600m, that had been held since 1977 by Alan Marriott. They didn't know each other but were both at training on Thursday evening, so we grabbed the photo opportunity. Alan has been setting a few 70+ records and hopefully a few 80+ targets for Simon to aim at in the future !
There is a new weekly Masters update from Mark Pitcairn-Knowles on the TAC Masters page.
There is a new weekly Masters update from Mark Pitcairn-Knowles on the TAC Masters page.
Watford Open Meeting, Wednesday 19th April
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There were five TAC distance runners in action on Wednesday night, as the Watford Open Meeting was as popular as ever. There were twenty five 800 metre races, plus four 3000 metre races, with the last completed around 10.45pm !
Graeme Saker(m50) paced his niece in the 3000m in 10.14.86, whilst the other four were in each of the last four 800m races. Graeme's time will have broken Maurice Marchant's TAC over 55 record.
George Duggan was the quickest as he finished 2nd in the final race in 1.54.12
Kieran Eland was 2nd in race 24 in 1.57.27 (pb is 1.56.3)
Jamie Brown was 2nd in race 23 in 1.58.42 (big pb and first time sub 2, as previous best 2.01.18)
Isaac Harding was 7th in race 22 in 2.00.91 (massive pb, as previous best 2.08.16)
Graeme Saker(m50) paced his niece in the 3000m in 10.14.86, whilst the other four were in each of the last four 800m races. Graeme's time will have broken Maurice Marchant's TAC over 55 record.
George Duggan was the quickest as he finished 2nd in the final race in 1.54.12
Kieran Eland was 2nd in race 24 in 1.57.27 (pb is 1.56.3)
Jamie Brown was 2nd in race 23 in 1.58.42 (big pb and first time sub 2, as previous best 2.01.18)
Isaac Harding was 7th in race 22 in 2.00.91 (massive pb, as previous best 2.08.16)
This week’s ‘Big hitters’, 11th to 17th April
As I have done before I will try and note some performers, who have produced the biggest improvements in the last week or so. Here is this Summer’s first batch -
600 metres
Ben Brooks (u20) 1.33.63 (23.6s improvement)
Katie Goodge (u15) 1.46.31 (19.5s improvement)
Debuts - Toby Emm (u17) 1.28.56 and Lily Stewart (u13) 1.52.26
800 metres
Adrian Wise 2.22.20 (9.5s improvement)
1500 metres
Tom Gray (u17) 4.43.10 (40.7s improvement)
Elizabeth Heslop 5.41.63 (41.2s improvement)
Debuts - Alex Thompson (u17) 4.56.93, Olivia Wittenberg (u13) 5.38.22
3000 metres
Dan Schofield 9.25.70 (28.7s improvement)
Sasha Houghton 11.45.55 (12.3s improvement)
Debuts - Vita Milana (u17) 11.25.36
600 metres
Ben Brooks (u20) 1.33.63 (23.6s improvement)
Katie Goodge (u15) 1.46.31 (19.5s improvement)
Debuts - Toby Emm (u17) 1.28.56 and Lily Stewart (u13) 1.52.26
800 metres
Adrian Wise 2.22.20 (9.5s improvement)
1500 metres
Tom Gray (u17) 4.43.10 (40.7s improvement)
Elizabeth Heslop 5.41.63 (41.2s improvement)
Debuts - Alex Thompson (u17) 4.56.93, Olivia Wittenberg (u13) 5.38.22
3000 metres
Dan Schofield 9.25.70 (28.7s improvement)
Sasha Houghton 11.45.55 (12.3s improvement)
Debuts - Vita Milana (u17) 11.25.36
Tonbridge AC Easter Monday Open Meeting, Monday 17th April 2017
Videos loaded ! (600m and 1500m only)
With plenty of online entries there were athletes being turned away at a very busy open meeting. Apparently due to the large numbers entries had to be closed to on the day demand, but it was inevitable as the meeting was over running anyway.
There were TAC age group records over 600 metres for Katie Burgess (u15), Simon Fraser (m40) and Brian Buckwell (m60)
Full track results are on the Results 2017 page.
There were TAC age group records over 600 metres for Katie Burgess (u15), Simon Fraser (m40) and Brian Buckwell (m60)
Full track results are on the Results 2017 page.
Other Saturday and Sunday News, 15th/16th April
Oxford & Cambridge University Vs Cornell & Penn, USA
Miles Weatherseed was 3rd in the 1500 metres in 3.55.80 and Alex Howard 4th in the 3000 metres steeplechase in 9.19.42
Full results - lexicontiming.com/lexicontiming152/Transatlantic/
Isle of Man Easter Festival Hill Race
Nathan Marsh followed up his 10km on Friday evening by placing 3rd in the hill race on Saturday. Full results are at -
easterfestival.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Saturday-men-individual.pdf
Nathan then had a bit of s struggle on Sunday where he ran 15.55 for the 5km.
Tonbridge parkrun - 670 finishers - a record
Tonbridge parkrun had a record number of finishers on Saturday, with 670. This, however, made things more difficult for Charlie Joslin-Allen who was aiming at a fast time, since the front runners, as they return 'clash' with outgoing others. Charlie ran 15.28, which was 11 seconds outside his own course recvord.
Miles Weatherseed was 3rd in the 1500 metres in 3.55.80 and Alex Howard 4th in the 3000 metres steeplechase in 9.19.42
Full results - lexicontiming.com/lexicontiming152/Transatlantic/
Isle of Man Easter Festival Hill Race
Nathan Marsh followed up his 10km on Friday evening by placing 3rd in the hill race on Saturday. Full results are at -
easterfestival.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Saturday-men-individual.pdf
Nathan then had a bit of s struggle on Sunday where he ran 15.55 for the 5km.
Tonbridge parkrun - 670 finishers - a record
Tonbridge parkrun had a record number of finishers on Saturday, with 670. This, however, made things more difficult for Charlie Joslin-Allen who was aiming at a fast time, since the front runners, as they return 'clash' with outgoing others. Charlie ran 15.28, which was 11 seconds outside his own course recvord.
Southern Athletics League, at Stevenage, Saturday 15th April
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TAC finished second of the four teams.
Distance race wins came from -
800m Alice Ralph, 1500m Tom Cox, 2000m steeplechase Michael Ellis and Alice Ralph.
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
Distance race wins came from -
800m Alice Ralph, 1500m Tom Cox, 2000m steeplechase Michael Ellis and Alice Ralph.
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
TAC Winter Parkrun Grand Prix 2016/17 concluded - Sophie Slack tops the table
From Mark Pitcairn-Knowles
Congratulations to Sophie Slack who is the winner of the TAC Winter 16-17 Parkrun age graded grand prix.
There were a massive 28 TAC runners at Tonbridge Parkrun today. With previous leader Andrew Mercer out injured, it was left to see if consistent scorer Huxley Crush could out score Lily Slack, Sophie Slack and Olukorede Fasina, all of whom had only 3 scores recorded up to this point.
There were some quality performances by TAC runners today but Lily Slack topped them all on age grading with 84.11%, to take the maximum 28 points available and 3rd place overall. However, Sophie did just enough with 26 points for a total of 73, to hold off Olukorede ,23 points today, who managed 71 overall. Despite boosting his score by 12 points, Huxley had to settle for 4th place and beating his Uncle today.
Luciana Anderson was the only other runner, apart from Andrew Mercer, in the top 12 to have registered only 3 scores, to finish only 18 points of the winner. A total of 71 TAC runners registered scores on at least one of the specified dates.
The Summer dates will be released shortly.
Full league table on the Parkrun page.
There were a massive 28 TAC runners at Tonbridge Parkrun today. With previous leader Andrew Mercer out injured, it was left to see if consistent scorer Huxley Crush could out score Lily Slack, Sophie Slack and Olukorede Fasina, all of whom had only 3 scores recorded up to this point.
There were some quality performances by TAC runners today but Lily Slack topped them all on age grading with 84.11%, to take the maximum 28 points available and 3rd place overall. However, Sophie did just enough with 26 points for a total of 73, to hold off Olukorede ,23 points today, who managed 71 overall. Despite boosting his score by 12 points, Huxley had to settle for 4th place and beating his Uncle today.
Luciana Anderson was the only other runner, apart from Andrew Mercer, in the top 12 to have registered only 3 scores, to finish only 18 points of the winner. A total of 71 TAC runners registered scores on at least one of the specified dates.
The Summer dates will be released shortly.
Full league table on the Parkrun page.
Friday News - 14th April - Robbie Farnham-Rose runs 3.41.64 for 1500 metres
Nathan Marsh had an excellent run on day 1 of the Isle of Man Easter Festival when he placed 3rd in the 10k road race on Friday evening. Nathan ran 31.26 on an undulating course. Results should ppear at - easterfestival.info
Bryan Clay Invitational, California - Robbie Farnham-Rose finished 2nd in section 15 of the men's 1500 metres in 3.41.64, to take three seconds from his pb. It moves him to 4th on the UK 2017 rankings. Ryan Driscoll ran 3.49.36 in section 13.
Full results at - apu_ftp.sidearmsports.com/custompages/live/clay/170413F035.htm
Bryan Clay Invitational, California - Robbie Farnham-Rose finished 2nd in section 15 of the men's 1500 metres in 3.41.64, to take three seconds from his pb. It moves him to 4th on the UK 2017 rankings. Ryan Driscoll ran 3.49.36 in section 13.
Full results at - apu_ftp.sidearmsports.com/custompages/live/clay/170413F035.htm
USA News - Thursday 13th April - Henry Pearce 29.41 for 10,000 metres
Mount Sac Relays Invitational Meeting
Henry Pierce had an excellent race over 10,000 metres, at the Mount Sac meeting. He won his race in 29.41.12, having gone through halfway in 'only' 15.06. So he must have run a personal best for the second half, over 5000 metres, in around 14.36!
Henry took the lead just over three kilometres out and ran around 8.37 for that last 3000 metres. He commented that he was a bit frustrated, as he was after a time to secure spot in the USA Regional Championships, which he missed. However, his time was a big pb, improving his previous best by 45 seconds.
The full result is at -
www.rtspt.com/events/mtsac/2017/170413F151.htm
Henry Pierce had an excellent race over 10,000 metres, at the Mount Sac meeting. He won his race in 29.41.12, having gone through halfway in 'only' 15.06. So he must have run a personal best for the second half, over 5000 metres, in around 14.36!
Henry took the lead just over three kilometres out and ran around 8.37 for that last 3000 metres. He commented that he was a bit frustrated, as he was after a time to secure spot in the USA Regional Championships, which he missed. However, his time was a big pb, improving his previous best by 45 seconds.
The full result is at -
www.rtspt.com/events/mtsac/2017/170413F151.htm
Latest Masters/Veterans News
See the TAC Masters/Veterans Updates Page for Mark Pitcairn-Knowles' latest news from the TAC veterans scene.
Competition survey for TAC Club members, request from James Taylor ('JT')
James Taylor has been circulating a survey to TAC members about competing. James is the athlete representative on the TAC Club Committee.
Last summer we were relegated from 3 Athletics leagues. The club committee would like to explore reasons for this to help us improve club performance and make sure we are providing for what our athletes want. Please help us by filling in this short survey. Return by the end of April. *NB – please do not fill this survey in if you have submitted a paper copy
If you haven't completed the survey form then here is a chance to do so -
www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/SN72BC6
Last summer we were relegated from 3 Athletics leagues. The club committee would like to explore reasons for this to help us improve club performance and make sure we are providing for what our athletes want. Please help us by filling in this short survey. Return by the end of April. *NB – please do not fill this survey in if you have submitted a paper copy
If you haven't completed the survey form then here is a chance to do so -
www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/SN72BC6
Wednesday Night Circuit Training
Wednesday night circuit training was at Tonbridge School Track this week but will be back at Judd School on 19th April.
Trackside podcast Episode 12 goes live !
Episode 12 has just gone live. These are some of the subjects that we talked about -
National Road Relay Championships
World Cross Country Championships
Win at all costs mentality, linked to medal tables
Athletes competing with celebrities for sports brand support
Latest drug scandals
Latest news and outstanding performances
+ Much more
The Trackside podcast can be downloaded free from iTunes or listened to directly at -
soundcloud.com/tracksidepod
National Road Relay Championships
World Cross Country Championships
Win at all costs mentality, linked to medal tables
Athletes competing with celebrities for sports brand support
Latest drug scandals
Latest news and outstanding performances
+ Much more
The Trackside podcast can be downloaded free from iTunes or listened to directly at -
soundcloud.com/tracksidepod
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Sunday news, 9th April
Norwich Half Marathon - Jack Keywood 6th 77.45. Full results -
chiptiming.co.uk/events/larking-gowen-city-of-norwich-half-marathon-2017/
Brighton Marathon - Matt Dennis ran 3.00.44 in his marathon debut.
British Masters Athletic Federation 10k Road Championships, Cyclopark, Gravesend
Over 35 women - 1st Tonbridge (Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles, Sasha Houghton, Nina Ridge)
Over 45 men - 1st Tonbridge (Phil Coleman, Mark Pitcairn-Knowles, John Ridge)
Over 50 women - 1st Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles
Full results are at - niceworkevents.blogspot.co.uk/2017/04/sunday-9th-april-2017-bmaf-10k-open.html
chiptiming.co.uk/events/larking-gowen-city-of-norwich-half-marathon-2017/
Brighton Marathon - Matt Dennis ran 3.00.44 in his marathon debut.
British Masters Athletic Federation 10k Road Championships, Cyclopark, Gravesend
Over 35 women - 1st Tonbridge (Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles, Sasha Houghton, Nina Ridge)
Over 45 men - 1st Tonbridge (Phil Coleman, Mark Pitcairn-Knowles, John Ridge)
Over 50 women - 1st Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles
Full results are at - niceworkevents.blogspot.co.uk/2017/04/sunday-9th-april-2017-bmaf-10k-open.html
The veterans squad took home a load of medals from Gravesend
Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles, Nina Ridge, John Ridge, Phil Coleman, Mark Pitcairn-Knowles, Sasha Houghton
Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles, Nina Ridge, John Ridge, Phil Coleman, Mark Pitcairn-Knowles, Sasha Houghton
Crimson Tide Invitational, Alabama USA, Saturday 8th April
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Robbie Farnham-Rose produced a 55.5 final lap to win the 1500 metres at the Crimson Tide Invitational at Alabama. Robbie ran 3.45.25, for Alabama University, whilst Luca Russo had another fine race in 3rd with 3.48.38. It was Robbie's first race of the USA outdoor season. Full result at -
live.pttiming.com/?mid=1171
live.pttiming.com/?mid=1171
Oxford and Cambridge Vs Harvard and Yale, USA, Saturday 8th April
Alex Howard and Miles Weatherseed represented the Achilles Club team, which combines the Oxford and Cambridge University squads.
Alex had a dramatic opening race of the season to win the 3000 metres steeplechase in a very encouraging 9.06.92
Miles, who is just returning from injury finished 5th in a very tactical mile race in 4.47.20
Full results are at -
Alex had a dramatic opening race of the season to win the 3000 metres steeplechase in a very encouraging 9.06.92
Miles, who is just returning from injury finished 5th in a very tactical mile race in 4.47.20
Full results are at -
Alex Howard just wins the 3000m steeplechase at Harvard, USA
National Road Relays, at Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield, Saturday 8th April
Men 12 stage, Women 6 stage - Videos loaded !
For only the second time ever TAC completed a mens and women's team in this iconic championship. Its seen as the most prestigious club team event on the roads, each year, producing a real test of a club's strength in depth.
Men 6th (best ever is 5th in both 2015 and 2016)
Women 20th (beats previous best of 21st)
Full results are on the Results 2017 page. More photos on Mark Hookways Facebook page.
Men 6th (best ever is 5th in both 2015 and 2016)
Women 20th (beats previous best of 21st)
Full results are on the Results 2017 page. More photos on Mark Hookways Facebook page.
Watford Open Meeting, Wednesday 5th April
Alasdair Kinloch finished second in the 3000m at Watford in 8.32.77
Wednesday night circuit training continues at Judd School
Circuit training continues throughout the Summer at Judd School, starting at 6.30pm. A few go for a run around 6pm, beforehand. We had a good turnout for the first session in April (see below). All welcome, u15s upwards.
Sunday 2nd April News
Paddock Wood Half Marathon -
9th Julian Rendall 70.51, 246th James Winnifrith 89.17, 275th Antonia Skerritt 1.30.29, 442nd Penny Pilbeam 1.36.53, 801st Duncan Ralph 1.48.28. Full results -
www.sportsystems.co.uk/ss/results/Half%20Marathon/2604
Berlin Half Marathon
Greg Cole has run a new personal best of 72.48 in Berlin. This is a pb by a minute. Full results -
results.berliner-halbmarathon.de/2017/?pid=list
Knole Park 10k, Sevenoaks (off road)
5th James Stoney 38.00, 9th Luke Reeves 39.53, 19th Mark Pitcairn-Knowles 41.33, 24th (3rd lady) Claire Day 41.58, 25th Tony Bennett 42.21, 47th Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles 45.40, 67th James Elgar 46.25, 75th Nina Ridge 46.54, 348th Sally Vine 59.35. 1st womens team. Results at -
www.swifttiming.co.uk/cgi-bin/list_race_result.php?meet_event_id=1130001
Cardiff Bay 10k road race
Brian Buckwell ran 44.52 and was 5th over 60 to finish. He even managed a chat post race with the winner Dewi Griffiths (29.07), who noticed Brian's TAC vest. Dewi recognised how well Tonbridge had been doing !
9th Julian Rendall 70.51, 246th James Winnifrith 89.17, 275th Antonia Skerritt 1.30.29, 442nd Penny Pilbeam 1.36.53, 801st Duncan Ralph 1.48.28. Full results -
www.sportsystems.co.uk/ss/results/Half%20Marathon/2604
Berlin Half Marathon
Greg Cole has run a new personal best of 72.48 in Berlin. This is a pb by a minute. Full results -
results.berliner-halbmarathon.de/2017/?pid=list
Knole Park 10k, Sevenoaks (off road)
5th James Stoney 38.00, 9th Luke Reeves 39.53, 19th Mark Pitcairn-Knowles 41.33, 24th (3rd lady) Claire Day 41.58, 25th Tony Bennett 42.21, 47th Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles 45.40, 67th James Elgar 46.25, 75th Nina Ridge 46.54, 348th Sally Vine 59.35. 1st womens team. Results at -
www.swifttiming.co.uk/cgi-bin/list_race_result.php?meet_event_id=1130001
Cardiff Bay 10k road race
Brian Buckwell ran 44.52 and was 5th over 60 to finish. He even managed a chat post race with the winner Dewi Griffiths (29.07), who noticed Brian's TAC vest. Dewi recognised how well Tonbridge had been doing !
Julian Rendall - 70.51 at Paddock Wood Half Marathon (photo courtesy Steve Keywood)
Some of the TAC runners who took part in the Knole Park 10k (photo courtesy of Mark Pitcairn-Knowles)
TAC Winter parkrun update after 1st April event by Mark Pitcairn-Knowles
Minimum number of 10 runners at Parkrun today frustrated Huxley Crush as he attempted to overhaul the injured Andrew Mercer. He needs 2 points to draw level with Andrew, but courtesy of his discarded scores being higher, that would be enough. However today despite being second on TAC age grading to Olukoreda Fasina (they both ran PB’s) by just 0.61% this gave him 9 points which is equal to his lowest score so far. This was also the case for Amber Crush and Aimee Holdstock who were unable to better their scores so far. So with the last race to go on the 15th April Huxley will need to mobilise his family and friends at TAC to ensure he gets rewarded with at least 11 points, unless Olukorede, Sophie and Lily Slack complete a 4th score.
Current table on the Parkrun page.
Current table on the Parkrun page.
Saturday 1st April News
At the Cardiff parkrun Charlie Joslin-Allen ran 15.34 and was first home, despite going off course.
Dan Bradley ran 26.57 at the Victoria Park 5 miles, finishing 10th.
Full results - racetecresults.com/Results.aspx?CId=16586&RId=103&EId=1
Saturday training summary on the Training Completed page.
Luca Russo was out on the track again after his 1500m on Friday, but this time down the road at the San Francisco Distance Running Carnival. He won an 800 metres this time and notched up another pb of 1.52.84. Results at -
timerhub.com/getHytResults.php?page=redcaptiming.com/2017/sfdistance/170331F022.htm
Dan Bradley ran 26.57 at the Victoria Park 5 miles, finishing 10th.
Full results - racetecresults.com/Results.aspx?CId=16586&RId=103&EId=1
Saturday training summary on the Training Completed page.
Luca Russo was out on the track again after his 1500m on Friday, but this time down the road at the San Francisco Distance Running Carnival. He won an 800 metres this time and notched up another pb of 1.52.84. Results at -
timerhub.com/getHytResults.php?page=redcaptiming.com/2017/sfdistance/170331F022.htm
Friday 31st March News
Luca Russo moved to second on the 2017 TAC 1500 metre rankings with a terrific win at the Stanford Invitational Meeting, in California.
Racing for Missouri University Luca won section 6 of the mens 1500 metres in 3.46.47, which was a personal best by more than four seconds. Last year the qualifying time for the Olympic Trials in the UK was 3.47 so hopefully it won't change for this season's World Championship trials.
At the same meeting Ryan Driscoll, racing for San Francisco University was 4th in section 3 of the 3000 metres steeplechase in 8.56.99. Ryan unfortunately was taken down by another falling athlete at the first water jump. He got back up and his time was just 0.2s away from a pb and not far off the TAC record of 8.55.0.
Full results can be located here -
trackmeet.io/meets/223/results
Racing for Missouri University Luca won section 6 of the mens 1500 metres in 3.46.47, which was a personal best by more than four seconds. Last year the qualifying time for the Olympic Trials in the UK was 3.47 so hopefully it won't change for this season's World Championship trials.
At the same meeting Ryan Driscoll, racing for San Francisco University was 4th in section 3 of the 3000 metres steeplechase in 8.56.99. Ryan unfortunately was taken down by another falling athlete at the first water jump. He got back up and his time was just 0.2s away from a pb and not far off the TAC record of 8.55.0.
Full results can be located here -
trackmeet.io/meets/223/results
World Cross Country Championships, Kampala, Uganda, Sunday 26th March
Phoebe Barker placed 57th in the under 20 women's race and was the fourth scorer for the ninth placed Great Britain team.
Full results are at -
www.iaaf.org/competitions/iaaf-world-cross-country-championships/iaaf-world-cross-country-championships-kampal-5837/results/women/u20-race/final/result
Photo below courtesy of Richard Owen, who travelled to Uganda to support Phoebe.
Full results are at -
www.iaaf.org/competitions/iaaf-world-cross-country-championships/iaaf-world-cross-country-championships-kampal-5837/results/women/u20-race/final/result
Photo below courtesy of Richard Owen, who travelled to Uganda to support Phoebe.
Other Weekend news, 25th/26th March
Saturday
Nathan Marsh ran 15.22 at the York parkrun, which was the second fastest time in the UK today.
South East Schools Year 7 and 8 Inter Counties at Reigate - Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
Sunday
Lucy Reid was first female home in the Hyde Park 10km in 36.22, not far from her personal best set in 2014. Full results are at - racetecresults.com/results.aspx?CId=16586&RId=94
Nathan Marsh ran 15.22 at the York parkrun, which was the second fastest time in the UK today.
South East Schools Year 7 and 8 Inter Counties at Reigate - Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
Sunday
Lucy Reid was first female home in the Hyde Park 10km in 36.22, not far from her personal best set in 2014. Full results are at - racetecresults.com/results.aspx?CId=16586&RId=94
South of England 6 stage (women) and 12 stage (men) Road Relay Championships,
at Cyclopark, Gravesend, Saturday 25th March - Video loaded !
The Tonbridge men's team pulled off an exciting win, to claim the club's first ever medals in the iconic 12 stage road relay championship, whilst the ladies were 13th in their championship. The mens team finished over a minute clear of Serpentine, with Highgate third, followed by Aldershot, Kent AC and Belgrave. Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
First of all, although it wasn't easy, it was a great effort by everyone to complete two mens teams of twelve and two women's teams of six. So we had 36 runners out in total.
James West 'won' leg 1 of the men's race and posted the 4th fastest time of the 'Long' legs (the race alternates Long and Short stages). On the short stage Alex Howard was 3rd fastest and Jamie Goodge, with probably his best ever race, 4th fastest. Ashley Gibson was 2nd fastest overall on the short stage, in the women's race.
First of all, although it wasn't easy, it was a great effort by everyone to complete two mens teams of twelve and two women's teams of six. So we had 36 runners out in total.
James West 'won' leg 1 of the men's race and posted the 4th fastest time of the 'Long' legs (the race alternates Long and Short stages). On the short stage Alex Howard was 3rd fastest and Jamie Goodge, with probably his best ever race, 4th fastest. Ashley Gibson was 2nd fastest overall on the short stage, in the women's race.
More photos on Mark Hookways Facebook page
Home Countries Schools International, Port Talbot, Wales, Saturday 25th March
Fraser Gordon, representing England Schools finished a superb fourth in the schools international, scoring for the winning England team.
Tonbridge AC Masters Update 21st March
Mark Pitcairn-Knowles has produced an update of all the latest news from the Tonbridge AC veterans/masters scene. This is now posted on the TAC Masters/Veterans Updates page.
Trackside podcast Episode 11 goes live !
Episode 11 went live earlier this week, where we talked about -
UK Inter Counties Cross Country Championships
World Cross Country Team Selections, plus World Relay Championship selections
The Nike 2 hour marathon project
The latest news from the Alberto Salazar investigation
Latest news and outstanding performances.
The Trackside podcast can be downloaded free from iTunes or listened to directly at -
soundcloud.com/tracksidepod
UK Inter Counties Cross Country Championships
World Cross Country Team Selections, plus World Relay Championship selections
The Nike 2 hour marathon project
The latest news from the Alberto Salazar investigation
Latest news and outstanding performances.
The Trackside podcast can be downloaded free from iTunes or listened to directly at -
soundcloud.com/tracksidepod
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Kent Indoors Championships, at Lee Valley, Sunday 19th March - Day 2
Toby Ralph won the senior mens 1500m in 4.05.30. A video of the race has been uploaded. The event was combined with the Kent under 20 mens race. Lizzie Miller won the under 17 womens 1500m and Fin Croll was third in the under 15 1500m.
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
Other Weekend news, 18th/19th March
Lullingstone parkrun, Saturday
Steph Puxty ran 22.44 at the very tough Lullingstone parkrun to break the TAC course record.
Hornet Invitational, Sacramento USA, Saturday
Ryan Driscoll made an excellent start to his outdoor season by winning the 1500 metres in 3.48.73. Full results are at -
timerhub.com/getHytResults.php?page=redcaptiming.com/2017/hornet/170317F026.htm
Reading Half Marathon, Sunday
Ben Cole ran 68.40 in the Reading Half Marathon to finish 19th. This is a gun time, rather than chip time, as final results are awaited. His pb is 67.52.
Steph Puxty ran 22.44 at the very tough Lullingstone parkrun to break the TAC course record.
Hornet Invitational, Sacramento USA, Saturday
Ryan Driscoll made an excellent start to his outdoor season by winning the 1500 metres in 3.48.73. Full results are at -
timerhub.com/getHytResults.php?page=redcaptiming.com/2017/hornet/170317F026.htm
Reading Half Marathon, Sunday
Ben Cole ran 68.40 in the Reading Half Marathon to finish 19th. This is a gun time, rather than chip time, as final results are awaited. His pb is 67.52.
English Schools Cross Country Championships, at Norwich, Saturday 18th March
Videos loaded !
The TAC highlight was Fraser Gordon finishing 6th in the Junior Boys race and therefore gaining selection for the England Schools team for the home international.
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
Kent Indoors Championships, at Lee Valley, Saturday 18th March - Day 1
Videos loaded !
It was '800m day' at the Kent Championships and there were TAC medals as follows -
Senior Men - 1st Kieran Eland, 3rd Alex Hookway
Under 17 Men - 2nd Toby Emm
Under 15 Girls - 1st Rebekah O'Brien, 3rd Katie Burgess
Under 15 Boys - 3rd Fin Croll
Senior Men - 1st Kieran Eland, 3rd Alex Hookway
Under 17 Men - 2nd Toby Emm
Under 15 Girls - 1st Rebekah O'Brien, 3rd Katie Burgess
Under 15 Boys - 3rd Fin Croll
National Masters Cross Country Championships, at Liverpool, Saturday 18th March
There were some terrific results for the TAC veterans squad at Liverpool today -
Over 55 men - 1st Graeme Saker
Over 50 women - 2nd Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles
Over 35 women - 1st team Tonbridge
Full results are on the Results 2017 page
Over 55 men - 1st Graeme Saker
Over 50 women - 2nd Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles
Over 35 women - 1st team Tonbridge
Full results are on the Results 2017 page
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Photos above - Womens over 35 team - Sasha Houghton, Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles, Nina Ridge - 1st Team
Graeme Saker 1st m55, Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles 2nd w50
Graeme Saker 1st m55, Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles 2nd w50
Tonbridge AC Masters/Veterans Updates
Mark Pitcairn-Knowles has produced a comprehensive veterans scene update which i have posted on a separate page (see third section down on left menu column).
Phoebe Barker selected for Great Britain under 20 team for World Cross Country Championships
Phoebe Barker, having finished fifth in the trial race on Saturday, has been selected for the Great Britain under 20 team to go to Kampala, Uganda, for the World Cross Country Championships, on 27th March. GB are taking full under 20 teams of six, for men and women, plus a senior women's team of four scorers, but no senior mens team. Full details are at -
www.britishathletics.org.uk/media/news/2017-news-page/march-2017/14-03-17-world-cross-team/
www.britishathletics.org.uk/media/news/2017-news-page/march-2017/14-03-17-world-cross-team/
Summer 2017
There is now a Guide to the Summer season available under the Race Information section. This explains how the TAC Summer works and gives the contact details of team managers. I will endeavour to keep all the distance runners up to date, but I don't actually team manage in the Summer.
Mark
Mark
Tonbridge AC Junior (4 to 12) 1 mile races, Sunday 12th March
The last of the Winter junior 1 mile races were held at Tonbridge School, on Sunday.
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
Other weekend news, Saturday and Sunday 11th and 12th March
Haworth Hobble 50km, Yorkshire, Saturday 11th March
Julian Rendall finished 13th in 4 hours 20 minutes on this multi terrain ultramarathon around the hills of Yorkshire. Results are at - www.facebook.com/Team-GB-Ultra-Running-1557553204496942/
Bromley Vets 5 miles Cross Country, Saturday 11th March
Doug Bentall (m50) made an impressive TAC debut for TAC to finish 4th overall and first over 50. Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles was 3rd overall and first over 50 lady. Mark Pitcairn -Knowles was 10th overall and 3rd over 50. Full results are at -
www.swifttiming.co.uk/cgi-bin/list_race_result.php?meet_event_id=1360001
National Prep Schools Championships, at Malvern, Sunday 12th March
Full results are on the Results 2017 page. Lily Slack won the under 11 race, with sister Sophie in third. All four scorers for Yardley Court u13 boys are TAC members.
Julian Rendall finished 13th in 4 hours 20 minutes on this multi terrain ultramarathon around the hills of Yorkshire. Results are at - www.facebook.com/Team-GB-Ultra-Running-1557553204496942/
Bromley Vets 5 miles Cross Country, Saturday 11th March
Doug Bentall (m50) made an impressive TAC debut for TAC to finish 4th overall and first over 50. Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles was 3rd overall and first over 50 lady. Mark Pitcairn -Knowles was 10th overall and 3rd over 50. Full results are at -
www.swifttiming.co.uk/cgi-bin/list_race_result.php?meet_event_id=1360001
National Prep Schools Championships, at Malvern, Sunday 12th March
Full results are on the Results 2017 page. Lily Slack won the under 11 race, with sister Sophie in third. All four scorers for Yardley Court u13 boys are TAC members.
Lydd 20 mile road race, Sunday 12th March
Greg Cole ran his second 20 mile road race in two weekends and finished 5th in 1.56.44, which was a pb by six seconds !
Antonia Skerritt ran 2.29.37 and Duncan Ralph 2.49.56.
Antonia Skerritt ran 2.29.37 and Duncan Ralph 2.49.56.
UK Inter Counties Cross Country Championships, at Prestwold Hall, Loughborough, Saturday 11th March
Videos loaded !
There were plenty of TAC runners in action. Results are on the Results 2017 page.
Phoebe Barker was 5th (the winner was disqualified for taking the wrong course) in the under 20 womens race, despite still being an official u17. Phoebe was gunning for a place in the GB under 20 team and will have to wait to see if she is named in the team of six for the World Championships.
Other top runs -
Senior Women - 12th Nicole Taylor, 18th Ashley Gibson
Senior Men - 21st Corey De'Ath, 25th Ben Cole, 26th Max Nicholls
Under 17 Men - 9th James Puxty
Under 15 boys - 12th Fraser Gordon
Phoebe Barker was 5th (the winner was disqualified for taking the wrong course) in the under 20 womens race, despite still being an official u17. Phoebe was gunning for a place in the GB under 20 team and will have to wait to see if she is named in the team of six for the World Championships.
Other top runs -
Senior Women - 12th Nicole Taylor, 18th Ashley Gibson
Senior Men - 21st Corey De'Ath, 25th Ben Cole, 26th Max Nicholls
Under 17 Men - 9th James Puxty
Under 15 boys - 12th Fraser Gordon
Trackside podcast Episode 10 goes live !
Episode 10 of our Trackside Podcast went live on Sunday evening, 5th March. In this episode Alex Hookway, Pete Brenchley and Mark Hookway discuss the National Cross Country Championships, the fall out from the Alberto Salazar revelations, the latest action from home and abroad plus much more.
The Trackside podcast can be downloaded free from iTunes or listened to directly at -
soundcloud.com/tracksidepod
There will be a 'bonus' podcast out shortly where we talk about the development of distance running at Tonbridge AC, culminating in the senior men winning the National Cross Country Championship.
The Trackside podcast can be downloaded free from iTunes or listened to directly at -
soundcloud.com/tracksidepod
There will be a 'bonus' podcast out shortly where we talk about the development of distance running at Tonbridge AC, culminating in the senior men winning the National Cross Country Championship.
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Sunday Road Races, 5th March
Trafford 10k, near Manchester - Ben Cole ran 30.35, which was only 13 seconds outside his pb. I believe that the conditions weren't great either. The race was won by Chris Thompson in 28.55.
Essex 20 miles, at Langham
Steve Fennell finished 6th in 1.55.00 and Greg Cole was 20th in 1.59.25. Both scored for the Kent team who were runners-up to Essex in the inter counties championship. Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
Thanet 20 miles
Matt Dennis ran 2.15.41 and finished 5th in this 20 mile road race.
Essex 20 miles, at Langham
Steve Fennell finished 6th in 1.55.00 and Greg Cole was 20th in 1.59.25. Both scored for the Kent team who were runners-up to Essex in the inter counties championship. Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
Thanet 20 miles
Matt Dennis ran 2.15.41 and finished 5th in this 20 mile road race.
Gwent Cross Country League, Saturday 4th March
Charlie Joslin-Allen seemed to have recovered from being in the National winning team the previous weekend, when he finished third in the Gwent League, at Llanelli, on Saturday, racing for Cardiff Met University.
Charlie Joslin-Allen (maroon) finished third in Gwent League
TAC Winter Park Run Grand Prix, update after 4th March fixture
by Mark Pitcairn-Knowles
15 Parkrun registered Tonbridge AC athletes scored in the age graded Grand Prix today. Sophie Slack, defending champion, moved up to 3rd place and has two more races to put a 4th score in. Amber Crush and Angus Tosh both increased their overall scores while discarding previous scores. There were three 5 point bonus PB’s run by Ollie Croll, William McCarthy and Martin Hillier. With 2 races to go Andrew Mercer holds a narrow lead.
The league table is on the parkrun page.
The league table is on the parkrun page.
Fantasy Cross Country League - update after race 10
English National Cross Country Championships, 25th February
The final league tables and Ian Crawley's analysis is now available on the Fantasy League page. Ian has done a terrific job getting the results compiled and producing his entertaining summaries.
English National Cross Country Championships, at Wollaton Park, Nottingham, Saturday 25th February
Race videos loaded !
A quick summary of Tonbridge AC at this years National Cross Country Championships, at Nottingham.
Senior Men 1st (4th Chris Olley, highest ever TAC). Our previous best was 11th. TAC record = 34 starters.
Senior Women 5th , previous best 25th. TAC record = 12 starters. Ashley Gibson 17th, highest ever TAC
Under 20 men 2nd
Under 20 women 8th
Under 17 men 1st (1st James Puxty )
Under 17 women 5th (2nd Phoebe Barker). TAC record = 10 starters.
Under 15 boys 3rd
Under 15 girls 5th. TAC record = 13 starters.
Under 13 boys 4th
Under 13 girls 14th
130 runners overall is a club record. 49 Female starters is also a club record.
Many thanks to everyone who raced and supported and who has played a part in getting us to this stage.
Full results are on the Results 2017 page and here -
www.englishcrosscountry.co.uk/category/nationals/results-nationals/
Senior Men 1st (4th Chris Olley, highest ever TAC). Our previous best was 11th. TAC record = 34 starters.
Senior Women 5th , previous best 25th. TAC record = 12 starters. Ashley Gibson 17th, highest ever TAC
Under 20 men 2nd
Under 20 women 8th
Under 17 men 1st (1st James Puxty )
Under 17 women 5th (2nd Phoebe Barker). TAC record = 10 starters.
Under 15 boys 3rd
Under 15 girls 5th. TAC record = 13 starters.
Under 13 boys 4th
Under 13 girls 14th
130 runners overall is a club record. 49 Female starters is also a club record.
Many thanks to everyone who raced and supported and who has played a part in getting us to this stage.
Full results are on the Results 2017 page and here -
www.englishcrosscountry.co.uk/category/nationals/results-nationals/
English National Cross Country Champions
Charlie Joslin-Allen, Ben Cole, Chris Olley, Kieran Reilly, Corey De'Ath, Max Nicholls
Charlie Joslin-Allen, Ben Cole, Chris Olley, Kieran Reilly, Corey De'Ath, Max Nicholls
Some photos from the day , with many more at Mark Hookway's Facebook page
(they will also show at www.tonbridgeac.co.uk eventually)
(they will also show at www.tonbridgeac.co.uk eventually)
All ten Tonbridge AC squad photos from the evening (photos courtesy Gordon Emm)
Award winners