December 2015
End of year newsletter
As we are nearing the end of 2015 and also about halfway through the cross country season, I have put together a newsletter.
The prime aim is to highlight some thoughts, in terms of the development of young distance runners, but also publish some information that might be useful, especially to relatively new club members.
At the end I have attached a couple of articles that were published in Athletics Weekly in recent weeks.
The file is too large to email to everyone, but I hope that quite a few of you take the chance to have a read over the next few weeks.
The prime aim is to highlight some thoughts, in terms of the development of young distance runners, but also publish some information that might be useful, especially to relatively new club members.
At the end I have attached a couple of articles that were published in Athletics Weekly in recent weeks.
The file is too large to email to everyone, but I hope that quite a few of you take the chance to have a read over the next few weeks.
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Knole Park Training - New Years Eve
We had another great turn out this morning with about 60 completing the tough hill session. On top of this it was a beautiful, sunny morning in a picturesque location.
Happy New Year to everyone and hope to see plenty of you on Saturday morning.
Happy New Year to everyone and hope to see plenty of you on Saturday morning.
Fantasy Cross Country League - update 26th December, after Christmas Pudding Handicap
Michael Ellis has updated the league points and table, following todays Christmas Pudding Handicap. See the Fantasy League page for details.
Simon Fraser tops the FL, as we go into 2016.
Simon Fraser tops the FL, as we go into 2016.
TAC Boxing Day Handicap, Saturday 26th December
William McCarthy was the overall winner, from Pete Ebbage.
Fastest laps were recorded by Corey De'Ath and Kathleen Faes.
I cant recall a previous race which had such a mix of 'names' from the past making an appearance, alongside the current crop.
Individual times are on the Results 2015 page. Video loaded.
Fastest laps were recorded by Corey De'Ath and Kathleen Faes.
I cant recall a previous race which had such a mix of 'names' from the past making an appearance, alongside the current crop.
Individual times are on the Results 2015 page. Video loaded.
Merry Christmas to everyone at TAC and beyond
Despite the wind and the rain we had 78 runners turn out for Christmas Eve training at Knole Park. It was a record number for a single training session. Photo courtesy of Richard Owen. See Training completed for times.
TAC parkrun Grand Prix
Mark Pitcairn-Knowles has swapped the 1st January qualifying event from Bromley to Tonbridge, now that one is being staged at the 'home' event. This New Years Day run starts at 10.30am.
TAC Fantasy Cross Country League update
On the Fantasy Cross Country League page you will find a Christmas blog and analysis from Ian Crawley.
Of course the 'wild card' event of the Boxing Day handicap is looming, which could throw some completely different point scores into the mix. However, I am sure, like all races, it will be dependent of your teams' runners turning out.
Of course the 'wild card' event of the Boxing Day handicap is looming, which could throw some completely different point scores into the mix. However, I am sure, like all races, it will be dependent of your teams' runners turning out.
Sunday News, 20th December
Kent Christmas Cracker 5 mile road race at Deal - James West pulled away to win this road race in 25.47, covering the final mile in 4.49
Lotto Cross Cup, Brussels, Belgium - Kathleen Faes has won her race, for those born in 1999 and 2000. Full results are at http://www.sport.be/crosscup/2015/fr/brussel/uitslagen/
Corey De'Ath, finished an excellent third in the under 20 men's race, competing for the England under 20 team. Full results are at - http://www.sport.be/crosscup/2015/fr/brussel/uitslagen/
Lotto Cross Cup, Brussels, Belgium - Kathleen Faes has won her race, for those born in 1999 and 2000. Full results are at http://www.sport.be/crosscup/2015/fr/brussel/uitslagen/
Corey De'Ath, finished an excellent third in the under 20 men's race, competing for the England under 20 team. Full results are at - http://www.sport.be/crosscup/2015/fr/brussel/uitslagen/
Kathleen Faes - win in Belgium
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Corey De'Ath - 3rd in Belgium
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South of Thames Championship, at The Schools at Somerhill, Saturday 19th December
Race video loaded !
Tonbridge AC men's team had a titanic battle with Kent AC today, but in the end missed out in the 6 to score championship, by 52 to 58 points. As a consolation good packing by the TAC squad meant that the 12 to score first place was secured. Our packing was so good that the 'B team' six finished 4th overall.
Max Nicholls battled it out with John Gilbert, for much of the race, but Gilbert pulled away to win on the final lap of three, over the 7.5 mile course. Max slipped to third as Steven Feroni, of Brighton, came through.
Nicole Taylor took silver in the women's race, being not far behind Amy Clements, of Kent AC, whilst Lucy Reid (4th) and Nicola Wilkinson (9th) were both high up. Unfortunately, with only five runners, the ladies could not complete a team.
Other TAC A-team men - 6th Ben Cole, 10th Robbie Farnham-Rose, 11th George Duggan, 13th Julian Rendall, 15th Dan Bradley. Full results are on the Results 2015 page.
Max Nicholls battled it out with John Gilbert, for much of the race, but Gilbert pulled away to win on the final lap of three, over the 7.5 mile course. Max slipped to third as Steven Feroni, of Brighton, came through.
Nicole Taylor took silver in the women's race, being not far behind Amy Clements, of Kent AC, whilst Lucy Reid (4th) and Nicola Wilkinson (9th) were both high up. Unfortunately, with only five runners, the ladies could not complete a team.
Other TAC A-team men - 6th Ben Cole, 10th Robbie Farnham-Rose, 11th George Duggan, 13th Julian Rendall, 15th Dan Bradley. Full results are on the Results 2015 page.
Max Nicholls - 3rd overall
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Nicole Taylor - 2nd lady
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Men - 1st in 12 to score and 2nd in 6 to score
New Tonbridge AC men's parkrun record and other parkrun news, Saturday 19th December
Chris Olley has broken the TAC men's outright parkrun record with a 15.03 clocking this morning at Fulham Palace. He also regained his own course record.
Simon Fraser, who is approaching his 40th birthday and full veteran status in 2016 ran 17.32 for 5th at York.
Tonbridge - 1st Steve Fennell 16.33, 1st female Ashley Gibson 18.03
Maidstone - 2nd female Pandora Banbury 22.48. To me this is probably the most pleasing result of the whole weekend, as Pandora is attempting to get back to proper running about three years after having to stop. A debilitating back condition makes it very difficult, but this time she took almost two minutes from her recent other Maidstone parkrun performances.
Simon Fraser, who is approaching his 40th birthday and full veteran status in 2016 ran 17.32 for 5th at York.
Tonbridge - 1st Steve Fennell 16.33, 1st female Ashley Gibson 18.03
Maidstone - 2nd female Pandora Banbury 22.48. To me this is probably the most pleasing result of the whole weekend, as Pandora is attempting to get back to proper running about three years after having to stop. A debilitating back condition makes it very difficult, but this time she took almost two minutes from her recent other Maidstone parkrun performances.
The weekend ahead 19th/20th December
On Saturday TAC are hosting The South of Thames Association Championship race. Its a combined men and womens race, over 7.5 miles.
The race starts at 2pm, at The Schools at Somerhill. TAC support very welcome !
On Sunday, Corey De'Ath is due to race for an England under 20 men's team in Brussels, at the Lotto Cup international.
The race starts at 2pm, at The Schools at Somerhill. TAC support very welcome !
On Sunday, Corey De'Ath is due to race for an England under 20 men's team in Brussels, at the Lotto Cup international.
Other weekend news, 12th/13th December
TAC Junior 1 mile race (Sunday) - There were 37 finishers with the boys category being won by George Thomas (Hilden Grange) from Albert Kreuzberg (TAC) and the girls race won by TAC's Beth Lednor. Results are on the Results 2015 page.
South Yorkshire Cross Country League (Sunday) - Michael Ellis 23rd (full results on the Results 2015 page)
Reigate Holly Run (Sunday) - Sophie Foreman 2nd (full results on the Results 2015 page)
Parkruns 5km (Saturday) - Full results are at http://www.parkrun.org.uk/results/firstfinishers/
Tonbridge - 1st Jamie Bryant 17.00
Maidstone - 1st Dan Bradley 16.04 (Pandora Banbury 25.29)
Bushy Park - 5th Ben Cole 16.02
Tunbridge Wells - 4th Joe Watts 20.43
South Yorkshire Cross Country League (Sunday) - Michael Ellis 23rd (full results on the Results 2015 page)
Reigate Holly Run (Sunday) - Sophie Foreman 2nd (full results on the Results 2015 page)
Parkruns 5km (Saturday) - Full results are at http://www.parkrun.org.uk/results/firstfinishers/
Tonbridge - 1st Jamie Bryant 17.00
Maidstone - 1st Dan Bradley 16.04 (Pandora Banbury 25.29)
Bushy Park - 5th Ben Cole 16.02
Tunbridge Wells - 4th Joe Watts 20.43
European Cross Country Championships, at Hyeres, South of France, Sunday, 13th December
Some video footage loaded !
Henry Pearce (under 23) and Chris Olley (under 20) did TAC and Great Britain proud at the European Cross Country Championships at Hyeres in the South of France, on Sunday.
Chris finished 17th and second scorer for the bronze medal winning GB team.
Henry finished 25th and fourth scorer for the silver medal winning GB team.
Full results are at - http://www.european-athletics.org
Chris finished 17th and second scorer for the bronze medal winning GB team.
Henry finished 25th and fourth scorer for the silver medal winning GB team.
Full results are at - http://www.european-athletics.org
Chris
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Henry
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South of England Inter Counties and Veterans Championships, at Biggleswade, Saturday 12th December
Race videos loaded !
Alasdair Kinloch produced a dominant display to win the under 17 mens race, whilst Jamie and Katie Goodge had fine 4th places in their races, the u17 men and u13 girls.
Full results are on the Results 2015 page.
Full results are on the Results 2015 page.
Victory 5 mile road race, at Portsmouth, Sunday 6th December
Nicole Taylor, Lucy Reid, Phoebe Barker
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Three of the Tonbridge AC ladies headed to a very windy Portsmouth for this road race and came away with the first team prize.
Lucy Reid broke the club record for 5 miles by 39 seconds to record 28.55 and finish just 12 seconds behind the winner, Bryony Proctor, of Aldershot. Not far behind Nicole Taylor also ran an excellent 29.07 and was in 3rd place Phoebe Barker was second 'junior' to finish with 32.59 Full results are at -https://www.fullonsport.com/event/victory52015/leaderboard |
Other Saturday news, 5th December
Gwent League at Bristol - early reports that Charlie Joslin-Allen was around 10th and James Thompson 50th
Leeds University Relays - results so far. Mens race won by Loughborough with James West 10.52 on leg 4 (last). Tim Faes was 3rd on first leg for Durham in 10.46. Nathan Marsh ran 11.18 on the third leg for Leeds. The fastest lap was run by Jake Wightman with 10.24 on the 1st leg for Loughborough.
Oxford Vs Cambridge Varsity Match, at Wimbledon - Alex Howard (Oxford) placed a fine 3rd overall, behind two very good quality athletes. Oxford won the match.
Parkruns
Tonbridge 1st Stuart Brown 17.01
Tunbridge Wells 1st James Stoney 19.26
Swindon 1st Ben Cole 16.50
Leeds University Relays - results so far. Mens race won by Loughborough with James West 10.52 on leg 4 (last). Tim Faes was 3rd on first leg for Durham in 10.46. Nathan Marsh ran 11.18 on the third leg for Leeds. The fastest lap was run by Jake Wightman with 10.24 on the 1st leg for Loughborough.
Oxford Vs Cambridge Varsity Match, at Wimbledon - Alex Howard (Oxford) placed a fine 3rd overall, behind two very good quality athletes. Oxford won the match.
Parkruns
Tonbridge 1st Stuart Brown 17.01
Tunbridge Wells 1st James Stoney 19.26
Swindon 1st Ben Cole 16.50
Kent Masters Cross Country Championships, at Sparrows Den, West Wickham, Saturday 5th December
Videos now loaded !
There were plenty of TAC runners competing across the age groups. High winds were the order of the day, although it did generally stay dry.
Ben Reynolds led the team to victory in the over 50s, as he won convincingly, whilst Graeme Saker finished third.
Andrew Mercer came second in the over 40s race, although the team just missed a medal, whilst John Harley also won silver in a terrific over 60s race.
Full results are on the Results 2015 page.
Ben Reynolds led the team to victory in the over 50s, as he won convincingly, whilst Graeme Saker finished third.
Andrew Mercer came second in the over 40s race, although the team just missed a medal, whilst John Harley also won silver in a terrific over 60s race.
Full results are on the Results 2015 page.
Photos of the TAC teams -
English Schools Cross Country Cup Final, at Bedford, Saturday 5th December
TAC runners were competing in the school colours of Sevenoaks, Judd, Yardley Court and Walthamstow Hall across three of the four cup final races.
Kathleen Faes produced another convincing win, in the Inter (years 9 and 10) age group, to win by 35 seconds.
Full results are on the Results 2015 page.
Kathleen Faes produced another convincing win, in the Inter (years 9 and 10) age group, to win by 35 seconds.
Full results are on the Results 2015 page.
The weekend ahead - Saturday/Sunday 5th/6th December
There are TAC distance runners due to be in action at a number of events over the weekend. These are a few that I am aware of -
Saturday
Kent Masters Cross Country Championships at West Wickham (various)
English Schools Cup Final at Bedford (various)
Oxford Vs Cambridge varsity match (Alex Howard)
Leeds University Relays (Tim Faes, Sian Driscoll, Chloe Bird, James West)
Sunday
Victory 5 mile road race at Portsmouth (Lucy Reid, Nicole Taylor, Phoebe Barker)
Saturday
Kent Masters Cross Country Championships at West Wickham (various)
English Schools Cup Final at Bedford (various)
Oxford Vs Cambridge varsity match (Alex Howard)
Leeds University Relays (Tim Faes, Sian Driscoll, Chloe Bird, James West)
Sunday
Victory 5 mile road race at Portsmouth (Lucy Reid, Nicole Taylor, Phoebe Barker)
Corey De'Ath selected for England under 20 mens team
Corey De'Ath has been selected to race for the England under 20 mens team that will travel to Brussels Lotto Cross Cup, on Sunday 20th December. This will be Corey's first ever international vest.
Henry Pearce and Chris Olley named in Great Britain Teams for European Championships
Both Henry Pearce (under 23) and Chris Olley (under 20) have been named in the GB teams to compete at the European Cross Country Championships, on Sunday 13th December. The championships take place at Hyeres, in the South of France, with highlights due to be shown on BBC2, I believe, that evening.
Full details are at -
http://www.britishathletics.org.uk/media/news/2015-news-page/december-2015/01-12-15-euro-cross-team/
Full details are at -
http://www.britishathletics.org.uk/media/news/2015-news-page/december-2015/01-12-15-euro-cross-team/
TAC Fantasy Cross Country League - after Kent League, on Saturday
The latest league tables, analysis and Ian Crawleys blog are now on the Fantasy League page.
Other weekend news, Saturday and Sunday, 28th/29th November
Other than the two club fixtures (see below) the main Saturday action seems to have been the parkruns -
Tonbridge 1st Andrew Mercer 17.03, 2nd Dan Bradley 17.07, 1st female Clara Tyler 19.55
Royal Tunbridge Wells - 1st Dan Watt
Swindon - 1st Ben Cole 17.04
Ashford - 1st female Beth Lednor (u11) 21.16
Newcastle - 3rd female Sophie Foreman 20.57
Full results are at - http://www.parkrun.org.uk/results/firstfinishers/
On Sunday, at the Crowborough 10k, Joe Watts finished 24th in 41.13 and Eva Kolivoskova-Martin 199th in 55.18 (despite being pregnant). Full results are at -http://www.crowboroughrunners.org.uk/Crowborough%2010k%202015%20Indiv%20Results%20v1.pdf
Tonbridge 1st Andrew Mercer 17.03, 2nd Dan Bradley 17.07, 1st female Clara Tyler 19.55
Royal Tunbridge Wells - 1st Dan Watt
Swindon - 1st Ben Cole 17.04
Ashford - 1st female Beth Lednor (u11) 21.16
Newcastle - 3rd female Sophie Foreman 20.57
Full results are at - http://www.parkrun.org.uk/results/firstfinishers/
On Sunday, at the Crowborough 10k, Joe Watts finished 24th in 41.13 and Eva Kolivoskova-Martin 199th in 55.18 (despite being pregnant). Full results are at -http://www.crowboroughrunners.org.uk/Crowborough%2010k%202015%20Indiv%20Results%20v1.pdf
British Cross Challenge at Liverpool, Saturday 28th November
Incorporating European Trials for under 20s, under 23s and seniors
Videos loaded !
Full results are on the Results 2015 page.
The big news for TAC is that Henry Pearce finished 12th in the senior mens race and 4th under 23, so gains automatic selection for the GB under 23 team, for the European Championships. Chris Olley also ran superbly to take 4th in the under 20 race and make the GB team. Both Henry and Chris will compete in France in two weeks time.
We also hope that Corey De'Ath will be selected for his first ever international vest, having placed 10th in the under 20 race. Similar past results have resulted in an England team selection.
The big news for TAC is that Henry Pearce finished 12th in the senior mens race and 4th under 23, so gains automatic selection for the GB under 23 team, for the European Championships. Chris Olley also ran superbly to take 4th in the under 20 race and make the GB team. Both Henry and Chris will compete in France in two weeks time.
We also hope that Corey De'Ath will be selected for his first ever international vest, having placed 10th in the under 20 race. Similar past results have resulted in an England team selection.
Henry Pearce - GB under 23 selection
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Chris Olley - GB under 20 selection
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Kent Cross Country League, at Danson Park, Saturday 28th November
Videos loaded !
In the senior women's race, Ashley Gibson returned to action, after recent injury, to take a commanding victory, being followed home by Chloe Bird, who produced her best ever result. In 18th Sasha Houghton showed her best form. As a result of the good performances TAC won both the three and six to score competitions on the day.
The under 17 and 20 men raced together, with a few more from the older age group present, since there was no senior men's race to choose this time. Alasdair Kinloch continued his unbeaten season, that includes anchoring TAC to two national relay titles. Stuart Brown was next home and first of the under 20s. TAC were quite dominant in both age groups.
The under 17 women lost Phoebe Barker, who stumbled, injured her ankle and withdrew, but still took the second team spot. It was particularly good to see Ellie Cohen making progress again.
Lizzie Miller took a decisive victory here in the under 15s, which meant that she also won the league title. The ever consistent Tilly Hall was 7th on the day, but won the third place league trophy. Further back there were a few TAC girls showing that they are on the up, such as Sally Palmer, Lucy Kingston and Maddy Crabb.
James Stoney captured the under 15 boys league title, by finishing second on the day.
The TAC under 13 boys were out in good numbers and produced a convincing win, led home by a fine second place, from Fin Croll. Relatively recent recruit, George Fisher, used the experience gained from the last fixture to improve to sixth here.
Katie Goodge took second on the day and the runners-up spot, in the under 13 league. Like the under 15 girls, there were a few who showed that they are getting stronger, as the season goes on, such as Maddie Wise and Angela Ward.
Full results are on the Results 2015 page.
Photos below of three TAC league winning squads - under 13 boys, under 15 girls, under 17 men
Norwich Half Marathon, Sunday 22nd November
Jack Keywood took more than five minutes from his half marathon personal best, when he ran 76.57 at Norwich today. It improved his time set a year ago, at the same event. Jack finished 13th and full results are at -
http://www.chiptiminguk.co.uk/ps/results/Larking%20Gowen%20City%20of%20Norwich%20Half%20Marathon/36787
http://www.chiptiminguk.co.uk/ps/results/Larking%20Gowen%20City%20of%20Norwich%20Half%20Marathon/36787
TAC Winter parkrun Grand Prix - update from Mark Pitcairn-Knowles
The 3rd round of Park run GP took place at Tonbridge on Saturday in “Snowy and Blustery” conditions!!! Despite this there was a good turn out of 23 runners, with Toby Emm taking top spot of 23 age graded points. The Slack sisters certainly do not 'slack', as they secured 2nd (Sophie) and 4th (Lily) spots separated by yours truly.
Sophie (45), Toby (44) and Lily (42) maintain a grip on the first three places overall, having opened a gap on Cain Bradley, who despite recent injuries still gained 15 points yesterday in conditions not ideal for someone feeling stiff!! It was not a day for PB’s as no one registered bonus points.
There is now a bit of a break until Bromley on 1st Jan (probably 10am) and Tonbridge 2nd Jan.
Mark PK
Sophie (45), Toby (44) and Lily (42) maintain a grip on the first three places overall, having opened a gap on Cain Bradley, who despite recent injuries still gained 15 points yesterday in conditions not ideal for someone feeling stiff!! It was not a day for PB’s as no one registered bonus points.
There is now a bit of a break until Bromley on 1st Jan (probably 10am) and Tonbridge 2nd Jan.
Mark PK
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South of Thames Team 5 mile race, at Polesden Lacey, near Leatherhead, Saturday 21st November
Race video loaded !
The TAC highlight of the day was Lucy Reid winning the women's race in fine style, from the reigning Kent Champion, who had clocked a 2.40 marathon at Berlin, in September. Shauna Paice took first place in the womens under 20 category.
The mens team were led home by Max Nicholls in 4th, with Tom Cox also making the top ten, but the team placed 3rd, behind Kent AC and Belgrave.
The course was a single five mile loop, being described by some as the toughest that they had ever faced.
Full results are on the Results 2015 page.
The mens team were led home by Max Nicholls in 4th, with Tom Cox also making the top ten, but the team placed 3rd, behind Kent AC and Belgrave.
The course was a single five mile loop, being described by some as the toughest that they had ever faced.
Full results are on the Results 2015 page.
TAC squad
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire county championships, Saturday 21st November
Alex Howard was first home in the senior men's race, as his Oxford University team ran as guests.
Sevenoaks School Junior Knole Run, at Knole Park, Friday 20th November
The ever popular school races for years 7 and 8 saw around 300 starters in both the girls and boys races, with plenty of TAC faces to the fore. Full results are awaited, but I think Maddie Wise may have been the first TAC girl home, whilst Fin Croll (2nd) and Matthew Taylor (3rd) did so for the boys. Full results now on the Result 2015 page.
Judd School win St Albans Grant Cup Relay, with all TAC runners, Wednesday 18th November
Judd School had a race long battle over 6x3km with the host school St Albans, before Toby Ralph pulled away in the last 800m of the final leg.
The team was Dan Blades 10.14, Jesse Magorrian 10.10, Stuart Brown 9.29 (2nd fastest lap), Olly Harding 10.06, Luke Fisher 10.04 and Toby Ralph 9.52
In the B team there were three TAC runners - Isaac Harding 10.50, Ollie KIngston 10.55, Ben Brooks 10.48
The team was Dan Blades 10.14, Jesse Magorrian 10.10, Stuart Brown 9.29 (2nd fastest lap), Olly Harding 10.06, Luke Fisher 10.04 and Toby Ralph 9.52
In the B team there were three TAC runners - Isaac Harding 10.50, Ollie KIngston 10.55, Ben Brooks 10.48
South East Inter Counties Cross Country, at Biggleswade, Saturday 12th December - Kent Selections
Details of the Kent team selections for the South of England Inter Counties Cross Country Championships, on 12th December can be found at the following link -
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/73328732/2015/2015%20XC/2015%20XC%20-%20Inter-Counties%20%20%281%29%20Regional%29/2015%20REGIONAL%20Inter-Counties%20%28Biggleswade%29%20-%20TEAM%20SHEET.pdf
I make it around 18 from TAC are due to race.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/73328732/2015/2015%20XC/2015%20XC%20-%20Inter-Counties%20%20%281%29%20Regional%29/2015%20REGIONAL%20Inter-Counties%20%28Biggleswade%29%20-%20TEAM%20SHEET.pdf
I make it around 18 from TAC are due to race.
Sunday news - 15th November
Cross de Atapuerca, Burgos International, Spain
Chris Olley and James West raced for an England under 20 team in this meeting. The under 20 mens rwas over 6km of a flat and fast circuit, which included a few twists and turns, with some hurdles.
Chris had a great run to be the first Brit home in 4th, whilst James fell back to 36th, with a severe stitch/stomach cramp.
The under 20 mens result is on the Results 2015 page, whilst full results are at - http://www.crossatapuerca.com/nw/
Leeds Abbey Dash 10km Road Race
The event incorporates the England Championships and TAC had Dan Bradley, Dan Watt, Greg Cole and Lucy Reid all racing. Ben Cole withdrew, having been knocked off his bike a few days back, injuring his knee (he hopes its not too serious). Lucy Reid did not finish having felt unwell. I havent received any results as yet, other than unofficial reports of Dan Bradley 32.20, Dan Watt 33.54 and Greg Cole 34.08
Full results are on the Results 2015 page.
South Yorkshire Cross Country League, at Barnsley
Michael Ellis had an excellent race to finish 13th today.
Full results will appear at - http://www.sycaa.co.uk/sycaa/cross-country/fixtures-results?func=viewThingData;thingId=7gKxE8Bp1eLP5tlktkKlEQ;thingDataId=_8SHlb-mSsD3z88hcSv_Eg
Chris Olley and James West raced for an England under 20 team in this meeting. The under 20 mens rwas over 6km of a flat and fast circuit, which included a few twists and turns, with some hurdles.
Chris had a great run to be the first Brit home in 4th, whilst James fell back to 36th, with a severe stitch/stomach cramp.
The under 20 mens result is on the Results 2015 page, whilst full results are at - http://www.crossatapuerca.com/nw/
Leeds Abbey Dash 10km Road Race
The event incorporates the England Championships and TAC had Dan Bradley, Dan Watt, Greg Cole and Lucy Reid all racing. Ben Cole withdrew, having been knocked off his bike a few days back, injuring his knee (he hopes its not too serious). Lucy Reid did not finish having felt unwell. I havent received any results as yet, other than unofficial reports of Dan Bradley 32.20, Dan Watt 33.54 and Greg Cole 34.08
Full results are on the Results 2015 page.
South Yorkshire Cross Country League, at Barnsley
Michael Ellis had an excellent race to finish 13th today.
Full results will appear at - http://www.sycaa.co.uk/sycaa/cross-country/fixtures-results?func=viewThingData;thingId=7gKxE8Bp1eLP5tlktkKlEQ;thingDataId=_8SHlb-mSsD3z88hcSv_Eg
James West and Chris Olley competed for England in Spain, on Sunday
TAC Winter parkrun Grand Prix, updated after 14th November, at Lullingston
By Mark Pitcairn-Knowles
There were only 3 TAC members at the Lullingstone Park Run this morning, that ensured good points for the Puxty family as James 20, Stephanie 19 and Cathy 18 took advantage to take the high points available.
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Saturday news - 14th November
West Yorkshire Cross Country League
Sian Driscoll, who is at university in Leeds, placed 4th in the senior women race, being first under 20 to finish.
Full results will appear at - http://www.westyorkshireathletics.org.uk
Essex Cross Country League
Henry Pearce, looking for a cross country race this weekend, guested in the Essex League and came away with a win in the senior mens 8km. Full results are on the Results 2015 page.
Kent Primary Schools Championships
Full results are at - http://identisports-results.co.uk/2015/kentjuniorxc/g-live.html?f=kentjuniorxcnov15.clax
A few TAC were there, including year 6 first two boys in George Burbage and Maxim Bragin, plus 3rd in the year 6 girls race, Beth Lednor.
English Schools Cross Country Cup, South East Regional Round, at Beths Grammar School
There were many young TAC distance runners in action, including a big win for Kathleen Faes in the Inter Girls race.
Full results will be available at - http://www.esaa.net/v2/2015/xccup/xccup15results.php
They are also on the Results 2015 page, with TAC highlighted.
Simon Houghton Schools Trophy race, at Knole Park Sevenoaks
Stuart Brown won the race, with 4th Jesse Magorrian, 5th Olly Harding, 6th Isaac Harding, 12th Ben Brooks
Full results are on the Results 2015 page.
Parkruns
Dan Bradley was first home at Royal Tunbridge Wells, Andrew Mercer and Shauna Paice did likewise at Tonbridge. Full results are at - http://www.parkrun.org.uk/results/firstfinishers/
Hever Castle Commando 6k
Ollie Dunn (below) won the first wave of the 6k commando race, which I believe includes assault course type challenges.
Sian Driscoll, who is at university in Leeds, placed 4th in the senior women race, being first under 20 to finish.
Full results will appear at - http://www.westyorkshireathletics.org.uk
Essex Cross Country League
Henry Pearce, looking for a cross country race this weekend, guested in the Essex League and came away with a win in the senior mens 8km. Full results are on the Results 2015 page.
Kent Primary Schools Championships
Full results are at - http://identisports-results.co.uk/2015/kentjuniorxc/g-live.html?f=kentjuniorxcnov15.clax
A few TAC were there, including year 6 first two boys in George Burbage and Maxim Bragin, plus 3rd in the year 6 girls race, Beth Lednor.
English Schools Cross Country Cup, South East Regional Round, at Beths Grammar School
There were many young TAC distance runners in action, including a big win for Kathleen Faes in the Inter Girls race.
Full results will be available at - http://www.esaa.net/v2/2015/xccup/xccup15results.php
They are also on the Results 2015 page, with TAC highlighted.
Simon Houghton Schools Trophy race, at Knole Park Sevenoaks
Stuart Brown won the race, with 4th Jesse Magorrian, 5th Olly Harding, 6th Isaac Harding, 12th Ben Brooks
Full results are on the Results 2015 page.
Parkruns
Dan Bradley was first home at Royal Tunbridge Wells, Andrew Mercer and Shauna Paice did likewise at Tonbridge. Full results are at - http://www.parkrun.org.uk/results/firstfinishers/
Hever Castle Commando 6k
Ollie Dunn (below) won the first wave of the 6k commando race, which I believe includes assault course type challenges.
Beth Lednor - Bronze at Kent Primary Schools Championships
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Ollie Dunn - Commando winner !
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USA Regional Championships, Friday 13th November
All three of our current USA based runners competed for their universities in the Regional Cross Country Championships, on Friday.
Robbie Farnham-Rose (Alabama) placed 19th in the South Region Champs, held at his 'home' course in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Full results are at - http://results.flotrack.org/2015/11-13-NCAAD1S/Web/Results.php?EID=111&MID=901&D=1
This was a solid result for Robbie, who had struggled in recent weeks a little, but can now look forward to preparing for the indoor season.
Next up was Luca Russo (Missouri) who, in typical attacking style, 'went for it' in the Midwest Region Championships. Unfortunately it didnt come off and he ended up in 149th. Full results are at -
http://results.flotrack.org/2015/11-13-NCAAD1MW/Web/Results.php?EID=21&MID=902&D=1
Finally, Ryan Driscoll (San Francisco) paced the West Region Championships very well, moving through the field, throughout the 10km to finish 41st (originally reported as 30th) and be the second scorer for the team. This was a good result for Ryan, in one of the strongest of all the regional championships.
Full results are at - http://www.flotrack.org/coverage/252573-D1-NCAA-West-XC-Regional-2015/article/35707-RESULTS-D1-NCAA-West-Cross-Country-Regional#.VkcBE4RCHHg
Robbie Farnham-Rose (Alabama) placed 19th in the South Region Champs, held at his 'home' course in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Full results are at - http://results.flotrack.org/2015/11-13-NCAAD1S/Web/Results.php?EID=111&MID=901&D=1
This was a solid result for Robbie, who had struggled in recent weeks a little, but can now look forward to preparing for the indoor season.
Next up was Luca Russo (Missouri) who, in typical attacking style, 'went for it' in the Midwest Region Championships. Unfortunately it didnt come off and he ended up in 149th. Full results are at -
http://results.flotrack.org/2015/11-13-NCAAD1MW/Web/Results.php?EID=21&MID=902&D=1
Finally, Ryan Driscoll (San Francisco) paced the West Region Championships very well, moving through the field, throughout the 10km to finish 41st (originally reported as 30th) and be the second scorer for the team. This was a good result for Ryan, in one of the strongest of all the regional championships.
Full results are at - http://www.flotrack.org/coverage/252573-D1-NCAA-West-XC-Regional-2015/article/35707-RESULTS-D1-NCAA-West-Cross-Country-Regional#.VkcBE4RCHHg
Robbie (black socks) starts for Alabama
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Ryan (2nd from left) with his San Francisco team
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