December 2016
Saturday 7th January - Kent Cross Country Championships, at Brands Hatch
All ages from under 13 to seniors
Saturday 28th January - South of England Cross Country Championships, at Parliament Hill Fields
All ages from under 13 to seniors
Saturday 25th February - National Cross Country Championships, at Nottingham
All ages from under 13 to seniors . Team trip and National Awards dinner also involved.
All ages from under 13 to seniors
Saturday 28th January - South of England Cross Country Championships, at Parliament Hill Fields
All ages from under 13 to seniors
Saturday 25th February - National Cross Country Championships, at Nottingham
All ages from under 13 to seniors . Team trip and National Awards dinner also involved.
TAC Christmas and New Year Training Schedule
Training continues at TAC over Christmas and the New Year and we put some extra sessions on. See the file below for more details.
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Nos Galan New Years Eve 5km road race, Saturday 31st December
Ben Cole finished 11th in the Nos Galan 5km road race on New Years Eve, evening in an excellent 15.02.
The race has been famous for many years and always attracts a strong field. It also features a 'mystery' runner and on this occasion was Chris Coleman, the Welsh national football manager.
Full results are at - http://www.chipresults.co.uk/default.aspx
The race has been famous for many years and always attracts a strong field. It also features a 'mystery' runner and on this occasion was Chris Coleman, the Welsh national football manager.
Full results are at - http://www.chipresults.co.uk/default.aspx
Training at Knole Park, Sevenoaks, Saturday 31st December
It was good to see about sixty TAC distance runners at Knole Park for the New Years Eve hill session. We also had a 'visitor' with Mark Scrutton joining us (not doing the hills though). Mark is the TAC club record holder at 3000m, 5000m and 10,000m plus some road distances like 10miles. He also won the NCAA cross country and indoor 2 miles totles, in the USA.
Mick Bannister, Mark Scrutton, Mark Hookway, Steve Keywood - TAC team members from the 70s and 80s
Fantasy Cross Country League - update after race 6, TAC Christmas Pudding Race, 26th December
The Fantasy League page has been updated with the latest league tables, for teams and individuals.
Ian Crawley gives his latest analysis and insight into the current results and who might be the favourites to win the league.
Steph Puxtys team still holds the title topping spot.
Ian Crawley gives his latest analysis and insight into the current results and who might be the favourites to win the league.
Steph Puxtys team still holds the title topping spot.
Was Thursday 30th December the coldest training night so far, this Winter ?
It was good to see all the distance running groups training in the freezing conditions on Thursday night. Hopefully, those who have been putting in the work over the Christmas period will reap the rewards.
Sometimes I tend to give all the credit to the athletes on this web site, so I thought it was time to recognise what the volunteer coaches and helpers do. Bill Mutler epitomises the TAC spirit and was out time keeping our group in the freezing fog, despite being into his 80s !
Sometimes I tend to give all the credit to the athletes on this web site, so I thought it was time to recognise what the volunteer coaches and helpers do. Bill Mutler epitomises the TAC spirit and was out time keeping our group in the freezing fog, despite being into his 80s !
Bill Mutler
Other races during Christmas period, Monday and Tuesday 26th/27th December
Saltwood 3 miles, Monday - 1st Max Nicholls 15.03, 6th Euan Nicholls 16.55
Full results are at - http://niceworkevents.blogspot.co.uk
Staplehurst 10 miles, Tuesday - 1st Sam Bradley 54.10, 4th Dan Bradley 57.00 plus Andrew Mercer 57.29, Joe Watts 64.48. Full results are at - http://www.swifttiming.co.uk/cgi-bin/list_race_result.php?meet_event_id=1370001
Full results are at - http://niceworkevents.blogspot.co.uk
Staplehurst 10 miles, Tuesday - 1st Sam Bradley 54.10, 4th Dan Bradley 57.00 plus Andrew Mercer 57.29, Joe Watts 64.48. Full results are at - http://www.swifttiming.co.uk/cgi-bin/list_race_result.php?meet_event_id=1370001
Tonbridge AC Christmas Pudding Race, Boxing Day Handicap, Monday 26th December
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There were 110 starters for the annual handicap, which could well be a record number.
Most GPS watches seemed to be recording distances between 5.06 and 5.10km
Peter Bannister, who has recently joined TAC was the overall winner, followed home by Alex Hookway and George Duggan.
George recorded the fastest lap with 15.22 and Katie Goodgel was fastest female with 19.50.
Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
More photos will be on the Scrapbook page at www.tonbridgeac.co.uk plus on my Facebook page.
Most GPS watches seemed to be recording distances between 5.06 and 5.10km
Peter Bannister, who has recently joined TAC was the overall winner, followed home by Alex Hookway and George Duggan.
George recorded the fastest lap with 15.22 and Katie Goodgel was fastest female with 19.50.
Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
More photos will be on the Scrapbook page at www.tonbridgeac.co.uk plus on my Facebook page.
Peter Bannister the overall Christmas Handicap winner
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George Duggan and Katie Goodge - fastest individual male and female runners
Training at Knole Park, on Christmas Eve, Saturday 24th December
We had at least 75 runners at Knole Park on Christmas Eve for the training session relays. Results are on the Training Completed page.
TAC Club night, Thursday 22nd December
Many of those at training on Thursday are generally away at university or with work, so it was good to see the old faces back at the club.
Trackside Podcast - Episode 5, part 1 now abailable for download and listening
The latest Trackside podcast is now available for download or a listen. Search Trackside podcast on itunes for a free downlaod or just to listen - https://soundcloud.com/tracksidepod
This week's team - Mark Hookway, Lewis Church, Pete Brenchley and Alex Hookway
There is also a bonus interview with GB womens cross country team member Emily Hosker-Thornhill.
This week's team - Mark Hookway, Lewis Church, Pete Brenchley and Alex Hookway
There is also a bonus interview with GB womens cross country team member Emily Hosker-Thornhill.
Brussels Lotto Cross Cup, International Cross Country Event, Sunday 18th December
TAC had three distance runners in action at the international cross country meeting, in Brussels, all of who had terrific races.
Donald Carter finished a close up 5th in the senior men's 3000m in 8.38.
Then we had both Tom Holden and Phoebe Barker running for the England under 20 squads in their races. Tom won with a fine finish to pull away by three seconds, whilst defeating two athletes that were ahead of him at the European trials at Liverpool. Phoebe also had a superb race, being just a second behind the winner at the line.
Results of their races and the senior events are on the Results 2016 page.
Donald Carter finished a close up 5th in the senior men's 3000m in 8.38.
Then we had both Tom Holden and Phoebe Barker running for the England under 20 squads in their races. Tom won with a fine finish to pull away by three seconds, whilst defeating two athletes that were ahead of him at the European trials at Liverpool. Phoebe also had a superb race, being just a second behind the winner at the line.
Results of their races and the senior events are on the Results 2016 page.
South of Thames Championship Race, at Beckenham, Saturday 17th December
The Tonbridge men finished 2nd to Kent AC, whilst the women were one short of a full scoring team. Lucy Reid had a terrific return to racing, having been out since January and finished 2nd in the women's event.
The race was over 7.5 miles with the men and women running together. Around 300 started.
Summary and fulkl results are on the Results 2016 page.
The race was over 7.5 miles with the men and women running together. Around 300 started.
Summary and fulkl results are on the Results 2016 page.
British Milers Club Indoor meeting at Sheffield, Wednesday 14th December
Dominic Brown opened his indoor racing campaign with a good win in Sheffield on Wednesday night. Dom ran 3.56.83.
James West and Phoebe Barker selected for Great Britain
Both James West and Phoebe Barker have been selected for the Great Britain team that will compete in the Great Edinburgh International, that takes place on 7th January.
James is in the 1km international relay, and part of the senior team, whilst Phoebe is in the under 20 squad.
The event is being shown live on BBC 1 and Mo Farah runs in the senior mens race.
James is in the 1km international relay, and part of the senior team, whilst Phoebe is in the under 20 squad.
The event is being shown live on BBC 1 and Mo Farah runs in the senior mens race.
Congratulations to James Taylor (JT) and Megan Hopkins on their engagement
One of the great TAC supporters 'JT' has become engaged to Megan Hopkins and congratulations go to both of them.
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Telford 10km road race, Sunday 11th December
Chris Olley finished 18th in 30.01, which was an official pb, since the previous one was subsequently found to have been a short course. Race video is loaded
South of England Inter Counties Cross Country Championships and
South of England Veterans Cross Country Championships
at Horspath, Oxford, Saturday 10th December - Videos loaded !
Results 2016 page.
Tonbridge Athletic Club had twenty one runners in action at the South of England Inter Counties Cross Country Championships, at Oxford, on Saturday and they faced the worst of the Winter conditions so far. Continuous rain during the day made the park and woodland course quite muddy in places, testing the athletes across the age groups.
Phoebe Barker came closest, of the Tonbridge athletes, to an individual win, as she battled throughout the under 17 race, with Khahisa Mhlanga of Essex. Phoebe finished just three seconds down, but was well clear of the third placed runner, as ninety finished. Barker’s run helped Kent to the team title.
Also in the under 17 age group James Puxty (5th) and Bede Pitcairn-Knowles (8th) finished in the top ten, whilst Dan Seagrove (27th) also scored for the Kent team, that finished fourth.
Maddie Wise was the second Kent scorer in the under 13 girls’ race, as the county won the silver medals, whilst Fin Croll (10th) and Matthew Taylor (12th) helped Kent secure the bronze medals in the boys’ race, at the same age group.
Nicole Taylor was 12th in a closely contested senior women’s event, as she helped Sussex to silver medals.
Katie Goodge (22nd) scored for the under 15 girls’ Kent team that finished in third place, whilst Lucy Thompson (25th), helped the under 20s to silver medals.
Fraser Gordon was the only Tonbridge runner in the under 15 boys’ event and finished 28th, as Kent won the team title.
Alongside the inter counties event, the South of England veterans championships were held. Tonbridge had a team in the over 50s race, where they finished 11th of 22. Phil Coleman (52nd), Alan Buckle (3rd) and Andy Wood (69th) scored, as 169 finished.
Tonbridge Athletic Club had twenty one runners in action at the South of England Inter Counties Cross Country Championships, at Oxford, on Saturday and they faced the worst of the Winter conditions so far. Continuous rain during the day made the park and woodland course quite muddy in places, testing the athletes across the age groups.
Phoebe Barker came closest, of the Tonbridge athletes, to an individual win, as she battled throughout the under 17 race, with Khahisa Mhlanga of Essex. Phoebe finished just three seconds down, but was well clear of the third placed runner, as ninety finished. Barker’s run helped Kent to the team title.
Also in the under 17 age group James Puxty (5th) and Bede Pitcairn-Knowles (8th) finished in the top ten, whilst Dan Seagrove (27th) also scored for the Kent team, that finished fourth.
Maddie Wise was the second Kent scorer in the under 13 girls’ race, as the county won the silver medals, whilst Fin Croll (10th) and Matthew Taylor (12th) helped Kent secure the bronze medals in the boys’ race, at the same age group.
Nicole Taylor was 12th in a closely contested senior women’s event, as she helped Sussex to silver medals.
Katie Goodge (22nd) scored for the under 15 girls’ Kent team that finished in third place, whilst Lucy Thompson (25th), helped the under 20s to silver medals.
Fraser Gordon was the only Tonbridge runner in the under 15 boys’ event and finished 28th, as Kent won the team title.
Alongside the inter counties event, the South of England veterans championships were held. Tonbridge had a team in the over 50s race, where they finished 11th of 22. Phil Coleman (52nd), Alan Buckle (3rd) and Andy Wood (69th) scored, as 169 finished.
Tom Holden and Phoebe Barker selected for England under 20 team
Tom Holden and Phoebe Barker have both been selected to race for the England under 20 team at the Brussels International cross country meeting, on Sunday 18th December
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Tonbridge AC Winter Parkrun Grand Prix update after 3rd December
With a relatively low TAC turn out top score available on the day was 14, which was snapped up by Sophy Slack, as she looks to claim the title for the 3rd time running. The top 3 are unchanged as Andrew Mercer and Anne Brenchley were busy winning medals at the Kent Vets XC championships. However Angus Tosh leapt up to 4th place and is the only athlete to have completed 3 races. Huxley Crush was also another big mover with a scoring PB bonus on the day. Eva Kolivoskova-Martin was making her postnatal return and will be one to be moving up the score board.
The next run to count will be New Year’s Day at Tonbridge, at 10am.
The league table is on the parkrun page.
Mark Pitcairn-Knowles
The next run to count will be New Year’s Day at Tonbridge, at 10am.
The league table is on the parkrun page.
Mark Pitcairn-Knowles
Tonbridge AC Junior 1 mile races, at Tonbridge School, Sunday 4th December
About fifty young runners aged from 6 to 12 took part in this months one mile races. Bella Kramer was first home of the girls in 6.46, whilst Isaac Arnott was 3rd in the boys race in 6.31.
Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
Other Saturday news, 3rd December
Charlie Joslin-Allen showed that recent training is paying off with a 7th place finish at the Gwent League, racing for Cardiff Met University.
Dan Bradley was first home at the Dartford parkrun.
TAC had some runners in the Leeds University Relays, where Nathan Marsh had a superb run to record the second fastest lap. Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
Oxford Vs Cambridge Varsity Cross Country Match - 8th Alex Howard, 15th Miles Weatherseed. Full results on the Results 2016 page.
Dan Bradley was first home at the Dartford parkrun.
TAC had some runners in the Leeds University Relays, where Nathan Marsh had a superb run to record the second fastest lap. Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
Oxford Vs Cambridge Varsity Cross Country Match - 8th Alex Howard, 15th Miles Weatherseed. Full results on the Results 2016 page.
Kent Masters Cross Country Championships, at Central Park, Dartford, Saturday 3rd December
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Tonbridge had plenty of runners in each of the three races -
Men 50 to 59 - 1st Ben Reynolds, 2nd Graeme Saker, 13th Phil Coleman. 1st Team
Women 35 to 44 - 9th Sasha Houghton, 11th Antonia Skerritt, 22nd Nina Ridge . 3rd Team
Men 40 to 49 - 4th Andrew Mercer, 14th Adam Styles, 28th Anthony Bennett, 41st Dan Crush . 3rd Team
Women 65+ - 2nd Anne Brenchley
Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
Men 50 to 59 - 1st Ben Reynolds, 2nd Graeme Saker, 13th Phil Coleman. 1st Team
Women 35 to 44 - 9th Sasha Houghton, 11th Antonia Skerritt, 22nd Nina Ridge . 3rd Team
Men 40 to 49 - 4th Andrew Mercer, 14th Adam Styles, 28th Anthony Bennett, 41st Dan Crush . 3rd Team
Women 65+ - 2nd Anne Brenchley
Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
Ben Reynolds and Graeme Saker
English Schools Cross Country Cup Final, Formby, Lancashire, Saturday 3rd December
News is that Judd School Inter Boys have won the English Schools Cup Final, led home by James Kingston 6th and including Adam Van der Plas around 14th and Toby Emm around 19th. Sevenoaks School were 2nd led home by Maddie Wise in 9th.
Fin Croll was 4th in the Junior Boys race.
Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
Fin Croll was 4th in the Junior Boys race.
Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
The Judd Inter Boys team
Crowborough 10k Road Race, Sunday 27th November
Julian Rendall and Dan Bradley battled it out with the eventual winner Matt Bradford of Lewes. Julian finished second in 34.22 and Dan third in 34.29. Joe Watts ran 40.10 in 32nd, taking a significant amount from his previous time on this very tough course. TAC's second claim member Maria Heslop, followed up Saturday's Kent League win with a victory at Crowborough in 38.46.
Full results are at - http://niceworkevents.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/sunday-27th-november-2016-30th.html
Full results are at - http://niceworkevents.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/sunday-27th-november-2016-30th.html
British Cross Challenge and European Cross Country Championship Trials, Sefton Park, Liverpool
Saturday 26th November
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TAC had 22 runners in five of the races, with thirteen starting the men's race. The under 20 and senior races were trials for the Great Britain teams for the European Championships, on 11th December, in Sardinia, Italy. GB take u20, u23 and senior teams to the championships.
Phoebe Barker had a superb race to place 9th overall in the combined u17/20 women's race and was third under 17 home. Phoebe was just six seconds away from a top six slot, which may have given her a chance of GB selection. However, hopefully an international call up will not be too far away.
Tom Holden will hope to gain an England team selection, having placed 10th in the under 20 mens race.
It was good to see two TAC senior ladies competing towards the front of such a strong race, as Ashley Gibson and Nicole Taylor placed 36th and 42nd. Nicole was 12th of the under 23s.
The senior men's race was a ferocious battle and for the first time in a while could be called truly world class at the front. Olympic 5000m sixth placer Andrew Butchart won. The TAC squad had a mixed bag of results, with the three travelling back from the USA in the week finding it tough. However, Chris Olley 21st, James West 25th and Corey De'Ath 32nd all had terrific races and were 5th, 7th and 9th of the under 23s.
Unfortunately, Chris Olley has only been named as first reserve for the GB team, so missed out by one second.
Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
Phoebe Barker had a superb race to place 9th overall in the combined u17/20 women's race and was third under 17 home. Phoebe was just six seconds away from a top six slot, which may have given her a chance of GB selection. However, hopefully an international call up will not be too far away.
Tom Holden will hope to gain an England team selection, having placed 10th in the under 20 mens race.
It was good to see two TAC senior ladies competing towards the front of such a strong race, as Ashley Gibson and Nicole Taylor placed 36th and 42nd. Nicole was 12th of the under 23s.
The senior men's race was a ferocious battle and for the first time in a while could be called truly world class at the front. Olympic 5000m sixth placer Andrew Butchart won. The TAC squad had a mixed bag of results, with the three travelling back from the USA in the week finding it tough. However, Chris Olley 21st, James West 25th and Corey De'Ath 32nd all had terrific races and were 5th, 7th and 9th of the under 23s.
Unfortunately, Chris Olley has only been named as first reserve for the GB team, so missed out by one second.
Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
Kent Cross Country League, at Danson Park, Bexleyheath, Saturday 26th November
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Full results are on the Results 2016 page, including league tables.
This was the final round of four for the young athlete age groups, when league titles would be awarded.
The under 17 men’s squad were in dominant form once again, filling the first four places, through James Puxty, Bede Pitcairn-Knowles, Dan Seagrove and Sam Crick, whilst their under 13 and 15 team mates, also secured their team titles.
In the under 15s James Kingston and Adam Van der Plas had their best runs of the season to take 3rd and 4th, respectively and were closely followed by Toby Emm (5th) and Ingmar Gunn (7th).
Fin Croll just missed out on a win in the under 13 boys race, although it was so close that he was given the same time as the winner, Sam Reardon, of Blackheath. Matthew Taylor (3rd), Olukorede Fasina (4th) and Henry Taylor (5th) filled the next few places.
The under 13 and 15 girls teams both finished second in their final league tables. Steph Puxty continued her recent good form to finish 3rd in the under 15s, with Rebekah O’Brien (6th) and Luciana Anderson (9th) also scoring. In the under 13s Ella de Munck (5th), Angela Ward (9th) and club debutant, Olivia Wittenberg (22nd) all ran well to score.
The senior women were in action and placed 4th of the 18 clubs on the day, as Lucy Thompson (13th), Shauna Paice (16th) and Polly Pitcairn-Knowles (25th) scored.
This was the final round of four for the young athlete age groups, when league titles would be awarded.
The under 17 men’s squad were in dominant form once again, filling the first four places, through James Puxty, Bede Pitcairn-Knowles, Dan Seagrove and Sam Crick, whilst their under 13 and 15 team mates, also secured their team titles.
In the under 15s James Kingston and Adam Van der Plas had their best runs of the season to take 3rd and 4th, respectively and were closely followed by Toby Emm (5th) and Ingmar Gunn (7th).
Fin Croll just missed out on a win in the under 13 boys race, although it was so close that he was given the same time as the winner, Sam Reardon, of Blackheath. Matthew Taylor (3rd), Olukorede Fasina (4th) and Henry Taylor (5th) filled the next few places.
The under 13 and 15 girls teams both finished second in their final league tables. Steph Puxty continued her recent good form to finish 3rd in the under 15s, with Rebekah O’Brien (6th) and Luciana Anderson (9th) also scoring. In the under 13s Ella de Munck (5th), Angela Ward (9th) and club debutant, Olivia Wittenberg (22nd) all ran well to score.
The senior women were in action and placed 4th of the 18 clubs on the day, as Lucy Thompson (13th), Shauna Paice (16th) and Polly Pitcairn-Knowles (25th) scored.
The Senior Ladies team
South of Thames Team Race, at Polesdon Lacey, Near Dorking, Saturday 26th November
23rd Greg Cole, 59th Adam Styles, 164th Duncan Ralph. Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
Duncan, Greg and Adam
Winter 2016/17 parkrun Grand Prix - update 2, after 19th November event
Apologies for the late appearance of this table following Park Run on the 19th November. 3 Points cover the leading 3, with roughly 53 years between them. Olukorede Fasina (13yrs) on 38 points leads from Andrew Mercer (42 yrs) 37 points and Anne Brenchley (70yrs) 36 points. 3 PB’s for the Crush family. Next race 3rd December when the older runners will be at the Kent Vets.
Mark Pitcairn-Knowles
League table on the Parkrun 2016/17 page
Mark Pitcairn-Knowles
League table on the Parkrun 2016/17 page
Trackside Podcast - Episode 3 goes live as we pass the 1000 listener mark
Our latest podcast (episode 3) includes recent news, NCAA cross country champs, how can the athletics calendar be made more interesting and a full preview of the GB European Cross Country Trials at Liverpool. -
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You can also download from iTunes and listen to them later - Search for Trackside
Fantasy Cross Country League - update after race 4, Kent League at West Wickham
The Fantasy league team have updated the league table and associated stats, plus Ian Crawley provides his usual analysis on the Fantasy League page.
Frank Czarnowski's and Steph Puxty's teams lead, hotly pursued by Alex Hookway and Mark De'Ath.
Finn Harvey and Grace Fleming head the top athlete points per £ table.
Frank Czarnowski's and Steph Puxty's teams lead, hotly pursued by Alex Hookway and Mark De'Ath.
Finn Harvey and Grace Fleming head the top athlete points per £ table.
Ben Cole wins Swindon 10k road race, Sunday 20th November
Ben Cole won the Swindon 10k in 31.26, showing that he has recovered well from his recent New York Marathon.
Full results are at - http://www.stuweb.co.uk/race/1nV/
Full results are at - http://www.stuweb.co.uk/race/1nV/
Kent Teams Selected for South of England Inter Counties
There are plenty of TAC distance runners named in the Kent teams for the South of England Inter Counties, at Biggleswade on 10th December.Teams of 8 go in all age groups, excluding u20 and senior men.
Senior women - Maria Heslop (2nd claim), Under 20 women - Lucy Thompson, Alice Ralph, Under 17 women Phoebe Barker Under 17 Men - James Puxty, Bede Pitcairn-Knowles, Dan Blades, Simon Coppard, Dan Seagrove, Charlie Lindsay, Under 15 Girls - Katie Goodge, Steph Puxty, Tilly Hall, Meghan Watson, Under 15 Boys - Fraser Gordon, Under 13 Girls - Maddie Wise, Ella De Munck, Under 13 Boys - Matthew Taylor, Fin Croll, Olukorede Fasina, Henry Taylor.
Senior women - Maria Heslop (2nd claim), Under 20 women - Lucy Thompson, Alice Ralph, Under 17 women Phoebe Barker Under 17 Men - James Puxty, Bede Pitcairn-Knowles, Dan Blades, Simon Coppard, Dan Seagrove, Charlie Lindsay, Under 15 Girls - Katie Goodge, Steph Puxty, Tilly Hall, Meghan Watson, Under 15 Boys - Fraser Gordon, Under 13 Girls - Maddie Wise, Ella De Munck, Under 13 Boys - Matthew Taylor, Fin Croll, Olukorede Fasina, Henry Taylor.
NCAA Cross Country Championships, Terre Haute, Indiana, Saturday 19th November
This Saturday the National Collegiate, NCAA, Cross Country Championships took place.
Tonbridge AC's Henry Pearce (Tulsa) was 106th and Robbie Farnham-Rose (Alabama) 123rd, in a hugely competitive race.
Full results are at - http://www.rtspt.com/events/ncaa/d1xc16/men_res.pdf
Tonbridge AC's Henry Pearce (Tulsa) was 106th and Robbie Farnham-Rose (Alabama) 123rd, in a hugely competitive race.
Full results are at - http://www.rtspt.com/events/ncaa/d1xc16/men_res.pdf
Sevenoaks School Junior Knole Run, Friday 18th November
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There were plenty of TAC distance runners in action at Knole Park, at the Junior Knole Runs. Here are a few placings, although full results are awaited -
Girls: (231 finishers) 2 Maddie Wise, 3 Olivia Breed, 8 Lily Slack, 11 Sophie Slack, 13 Alex Evans 15 Ella de Munck, 24 Lizzie Wooff, 34 Maddie Clark
Boys: (359 finishers) 1 Fin Croll 3 Matthew Taylor 4 Henry Taylor 5 Finley Webster 9 Cameron Dymond 10 Ollie Hill 15 Ollie Croll 16 Elliot Webb 40 Ben Harvey
Girls: (231 finishers) 2 Maddie Wise, 3 Olivia Breed, 8 Lily Slack, 11 Sophie Slack, 13 Alex Evans 15 Ella de Munck, 24 Lizzie Wooff, 34 Maddie Clark
Boys: (359 finishers) 1 Fin Croll 3 Matthew Taylor 4 Henry Taylor 5 Finley Webster 9 Cameron Dymond 10 Ollie Hill 15 Ollie Croll 16 Elliot Webb 40 Ben Harvey
Fantasy Cross Country League update - after race 3, National Cross Country Relays
at Mansfield, 5th November
The Fantasy League page has been updated with the latest results. More to come after the Kent League has been fully analysed.
Currently topping the league table is Frank Czarnowski's 'Cheap and Cheerful' team.
Currently topping the league table is Frank Czarnowski's 'Cheap and Cheerful' team.
Kent Cross Country League, at Sparrows Den, West Wickham, Saturday 12th November
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Results in full are available at the links on the Results 2016 page. More details to follow.
Senior Men - 1st team. 2nd Corey De'Ath, 3rd George Duggan, 6th Jamie Goodge, 9th Dan Bradley
Under 17/20 men - 1st team. 1st James Puxty, 2nd Bede Pitcairn-Knowles, 3rd Dan Blades, 4th Charlie Lindsay, 5th Dan Seagrove
Under 17/20 women - No complete teams. u20 2nd Lucy Thompson, u20 3rd Emilia Hope
Under 15 Boys - 4th team. 3rd Finn Harvey
Under 15 Girls - 1st team. 3rd Katie Goodge, 5th Stephanie Puxty
Under 13 Boys - 2nd team. 3rd Olukorede Fasina
Under 13 Girls - 2nd team. 6th Ella de Munck
Senior Men - 1st team. 2nd Corey De'Ath, 3rd George Duggan, 6th Jamie Goodge, 9th Dan Bradley
Under 17/20 men - 1st team. 1st James Puxty, 2nd Bede Pitcairn-Knowles, 3rd Dan Blades, 4th Charlie Lindsay, 5th Dan Seagrove
Under 17/20 women - No complete teams. u20 2nd Lucy Thompson, u20 3rd Emilia Hope
Under 15 Boys - 4th team. 3rd Finn Harvey
Under 15 Girls - 1st team. 3rd Katie Goodge, 5th Stephanie Puxty
Under 13 Boys - 2nd team. 3rd Olukorede Fasina
Under 13 Girls - 2nd team. 6th Ella de Munck
Other cross country races, Saturday 12th November
Birmingham League, at Cheltenham 4th James West, 10th Kieran Reilly. Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
British Cross Challenge, Milton Keynes - 19th Alex Howard 16th Ashley Gibson. Full results at -
http://www.resultsbase.net/event/3715/results?round=7761
North Midlands League - 7th Chloe Bird
Gwent League - 21st Charlie Joslin-Allen. Full results are at - http://www.gwent-league.org.uk/2016/sm162i.htm
English Schools Cross Country Cup, at The Schools at Somerhill
There were quite a few TAC members in action. Matthew Taylor won the junior boys race from Fin Croll, whilst there were second place finishes for Toby Emm and Maddie Wise. Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
Kent Primary Schools Cross Country Championships, at Detling, Saturday 12th November
Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
British Cross Challenge, Milton Keynes - 19th Alex Howard 16th Ashley Gibson. Full results at -
http://www.resultsbase.net/event/3715/results?round=7761
North Midlands League - 7th Chloe Bird
Gwent League - 21st Charlie Joslin-Allen. Full results are at - http://www.gwent-league.org.uk/2016/sm162i.htm
English Schools Cross Country Cup, at The Schools at Somerhill
There were quite a few TAC members in action. Matthew Taylor won the junior boys race from Fin Croll, whilst there were second place finishes for Toby Emm and Maddie Wise. Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
Kent Primary Schools Cross Country Championships, at Detling, Saturday 12th November
Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
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Kieran Reilly and Charlie Joslin-Allen in league action on Saturday
USA NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association Championships), Friday 11th November
South Regional, Tallahassee, Florida
Robbie Farnham-Rose had most probably his best cross country race in the USA when he finished third. He covered the 10k in 30.24. Full results are at - http://live.pttiming.com/xc-ptt.html?DB_OEM_ID=32900&mid=104
Midwest Regional, Iowa
Henry Pearce ran a strong race to finish 11th in 30.35 and has also qualified for the NCAA National Championships, with is team, Tulsa. Luca Russo (Missouri) was 127th in 32.43.
West Regional, Sacramento, California
Ryan Driscoll had a disappointing race in 124t, with 32.21.
Full results are at - https://xc.tfrrs.org/results/xc/11252.html#85515
Robbie Farnham-Rose had most probably his best cross country race in the USA when he finished third. He covered the 10k in 30.24. Full results are at - http://live.pttiming.com/xc-ptt.html?DB_OEM_ID=32900&mid=104
Midwest Regional, Iowa
Henry Pearce ran a strong race to finish 11th in 30.35 and has also qualified for the NCAA National Championships, with is team, Tulsa. Luca Russo (Missouri) was 127th in 32.43.
West Regional, Sacramento, California
Ryan Driscoll had a disappointing race in 124t, with 32.21.
Full results are at - https://xc.tfrrs.org/results/xc/11252.html#85515
Royal Grammar School Guildford Relays, Haskell Cup, Wednesday 9th November
Full results, featuring some TAC members, are on the Results 2016 page.
Aldershot Farnham and District Tragedy, Tuesday 8th November
I am writing to you all with a heavy heart after hearing of the tragedy that happened last night at Aldershot Farnham and District's training night.
The distance running group had been on their warm up run and were crossing at the traffic lights, opposite the fields where Aldershot have trained for years. A car tragically hit two of the Aldershot girls and killed them.
Many parents, coaches and other athletes were present and our thoughts are with the Aldershot club. I have messaged and spoken with a few there already and they have explained the nightmare.
The girls killed were Lucy Pygott and Stacey Burrows, both in the under 17 age group. Lucy had anchored the Aldershot girls team on Saturday at Mansfield, taking them from third to a victory, whilst Stacey anchored their B team.
At Tonbridge we take great care to try and keep everyone as safe as possible, but despite this we still rely on all runners, of all ages, being cautious.
Below is something that I have circulated before and I would really like everyone to read it again.
Please do all you can to stay safe in memory of Lucy and Stacey. This means both at TAC and in your own training.
Having said all of that, as one parent has already said to me, we should not be fearful, just sensible.
I am sure that you will all join me in offering our thoughts to all our friends at Aldershot.
Mark
The distance running group had been on their warm up run and were crossing at the traffic lights, opposite the fields where Aldershot have trained for years. A car tragically hit two of the Aldershot girls and killed them.
Many parents, coaches and other athletes were present and our thoughts are with the Aldershot club. I have messaged and spoken with a few there already and they have explained the nightmare.
The girls killed were Lucy Pygott and Stacey Burrows, both in the under 17 age group. Lucy had anchored the Aldershot girls team on Saturday at Mansfield, taking them from third to a victory, whilst Stacey anchored their B team.
At Tonbridge we take great care to try and keep everyone as safe as possible, but despite this we still rely on all runners, of all ages, being cautious.
Below is something that I have circulated before and I would really like everyone to read it again.
Please do all you can to stay safe in memory of Lucy and Stacey. This means both at TAC and in your own training.
Having said all of that, as one parent has already said to me, we should not be fearful, just sensible.
I am sure that you will all join me in offering our thoughts to all our friends at Aldershot.
Mark
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Trackside Pocast - Episode 2 released today, Sunday 6th November
Myself, Alex Hookway, James Taylor and Pete Brenchley got together today to record the second Trackside podcast. Its available to listen to at the following link and can also be downloaded via itunes -
https://soundcloud.com/tracksidepod/episode-2
Episode 1 is at -
https://soundcloud.com/tracksidepod/episode-1
https://soundcloud.com/tracksidepod/episode-2
Episode 1 is at -
https://soundcloud.com/tracksidepod/episode-1
Sunday Road Running news, 6th November
Leeds Abbey Dash 10km
Nathan Marsh (26th in 30.53) and Nicole Taylor (21st lady in 35.35) both set excellent personal bests.
New York Marathon
Ben and Greg Cole were competing in the New York Marathon. Ben ran 2.34.41 and it is looking like Greg may have pulled out after 18 miles as there is no progress on his tracker.
Nathan Marsh (26th in 30.53) and Nicole Taylor (21st lady in 35.35) both set excellent personal bests.
New York Marathon
Ben and Greg Cole were competing in the New York Marathon. Ben ran 2.34.41 and it is looking like Greg may have pulled out after 18 miles as there is no progress on his tracker.
National Cross Country Relay Championships, at Mansfield, Saturday 5th November
Videos loaded !
Full results are at - http://www.englishcrosscountry.co.uk/news/2016-xc-relays-results-all-age-groups/
They are also on the Results 2016 page.
In summary -
Senior Men 2nd (Highest ever TAC position, 3rd B team)
Senior Women 31st (first time ever completed a TAC team)
Under 20 Men 1st (4th year in a row TAC win, George Duggan 6th fastest, Tom Holden 7th fastest)
Under 20 Women 14th
Under 17 Men 3rd (3rd B team, 1st C team. James Puxty 7th fastest)
Under 17 Women 8th (Phoebe Barker fastest lap)
Under 15 Boys 3rd (plus 2nd B team)
Under 15 Girls 9th
Under 13 Boys 7th (Fin Croll 10th fastest)
Under 13 Girls 5th (Maddie Wise 9th fastest lap)
Note - fastest laps not completely valid as first leg is shorter by 8s
Well done everyone who ran and supported. It's the first time that the club has ever won more than three medals at the championships and the first time that we have completed teams in all ten races.
They are also on the Results 2016 page.
In summary -
Senior Men 2nd (Highest ever TAC position, 3rd B team)
Senior Women 31st (first time ever completed a TAC team)
Under 20 Men 1st (4th year in a row TAC win, George Duggan 6th fastest, Tom Holden 7th fastest)
Under 20 Women 14th
Under 17 Men 3rd (3rd B team, 1st C team. James Puxty 7th fastest)
Under 17 Women 8th (Phoebe Barker fastest lap)
Under 15 Boys 3rd (plus 2nd B team)
Under 15 Girls 9th
Under 13 Boys 7th (Fin Croll 10th fastest)
Under 13 Girls 5th (Maddie Wise 9th fastest lap)
Note - fastest laps not completely valid as first leg is shorter by 8s
Well done everyone who ran and supported. It's the first time that the club has ever won more than three medals at the championships and the first time that we have completed teams in all ten races.
Above - Senior Men 2nd Dom Brown, James West, Chris Olley, Alex Howard
Under 20 Men 1st and National Champions - Tom Holden, Alasdair Kinloch, George Duggan
Reigate Priory Cross Country Relays at Reigate, Saturday 5th November
A Tonbridge mens team won the Reigate Relays today over four laps of around 4km. The team comprised of Julian Rendall (13.56) , Dan Bradley (13.56), Jamie Bryant (14.06) and Andrew Mercer (14.26). Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
Photos courtesy of Diane Bradley.
Photos courtesy of Diane Bradley.
World Masters Athletics Championships, in Perth, Australia
Ben Reynolds follows up his gold medal at 5000 metres, with a 10,000 metres silver
Ben Reynolds followed up his gold medal over 5000m to take silver in the over 50s, 10,000m. His time of 33.19.16 was just six seconds away from the winner from Kenya.
You can read Ben's report in the file below, which I think shows his competitiveness is still burning brightly and is why he can still race at such a high standard.
There is some video of the 5,000m here -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzTIG7MShrs
And of the 10,000m here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PN4oyjNqvMM
You can read Ben's report in the file below, which I think shows his competitiveness is still burning brightly and is why he can still race at such a high standard.
There is some video of the 5,000m here -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzTIG7MShrs
And of the 10,000m here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PN4oyjNqvMM
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Fantasy Cross Country League update - after race 2, Kent League, 29th October
Ian Crawley has completed his update blog and league tables, which appear on the Fantasy League page.
Kent Cross Country League at The Schools at Somerhill, Tonbridge, Saturday 29th October
Videos loaded !
Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
Many thanks to everyone who volunteered to help today, which made the event go so smoothly. In summary -
Senior Men - 3rd (2nd 12 to score). 9th Dan Bradley
Senior Women - 3rd (2nd 6 to score). 8th Chloe Bird
Under 20 Men - 1st Jamie Goodge
Under 17 Men - 1st Team. 1st Bede Pitcairn-Knowles, 2nd Dan Blades
Under 17 Women - 2nd Team. 6th Clara Tyler
Under 15 Men - 1st Team. 4th Fraser Gordon
Under 15 Girls - 2nd Team. 4th Katie Goodge
Under 13 Boys - 1st Team. 1st Matthew Taylor, 2nd Fin Croll, 3rd Olukorede Fasina. 20 runners a record.
Under 13 Girls - 2nd Team. 2nd Maddie Wise.
Many thanks to everyone who volunteered to help today, which made the event go so smoothly. In summary -
Senior Men - 3rd (2nd 12 to score). 9th Dan Bradley
Senior Women - 3rd (2nd 6 to score). 8th Chloe Bird
Under 20 Men - 1st Jamie Goodge
Under 17 Men - 1st Team. 1st Bede Pitcairn-Knowles, 2nd Dan Blades
Under 17 Women - 2nd Team. 6th Clara Tyler
Under 15 Men - 1st Team. 4th Fraser Gordon
Under 15 Girls - 2nd Team. 4th Katie Goodge
Under 13 Boys - 1st Team. 1st Matthew Taylor, 2nd Fin Croll, 3rd Olukorede Fasina. 20 runners a record.
Under 13 Girls - 2nd Team. 2nd Maddie Wise.
Above and below - The under 13 squads were out in force
Some photos below and more on Facebook page Mark Hookway.
They will go on www.tonbridgeac.co.uk under Scrapbook
They will go on www.tonbridgeac.co.uk under Scrapbook
Ben Reynolds wins World Masters, over 50, 5000m Championship, in Perth, Australia, Friday 28th October
Ben Reynolds has won the World Masters 5000m in 16.01.64, competing in Perth, Australia. Ben won by twelve seconds in the end, pulling away over the last kilometre.
USA racing this weekend, Friday and Saturday 28th/29th October
It's Conference Championships weekend in the USA, although Flotrack are not screening any of those featuring the TAC runners.
South East Conference, at Fayettville, Arkansas, on Friday
20th Robbie Farnham-Rose and 40th Luca Russo. Full results are at -
http://www.flashresults.com/2017_Meets/xc/SEC/001-1_compiled.htm
West Coast Conference, Mission Bay Park, San Diego, on Friday
Ryan Driscoll finished 29th. Full results are at - http://www.rtspt.com/events/wcc/xc2016/men_res.pdf
American Athletic Conference, at Cincinnati, Ohio, on Saturday
Henry Pearce finished an excellent 4th in 24.20. Full results are at -
http://live.finishtiming.com/#/results/meet-xc/20163071/scoreboard-xc/6
South East Conference, at Fayettville, Arkansas, on Friday
20th Robbie Farnham-Rose and 40th Luca Russo. Full results are at -
http://www.flashresults.com/2017_Meets/xc/SEC/001-1_compiled.htm
West Coast Conference, Mission Bay Park, San Diego, on Friday
Ryan Driscoll finished 29th. Full results are at - http://www.rtspt.com/events/wcc/xc2016/men_res.pdf
American Athletic Conference, at Cincinnati, Ohio, on Saturday
Henry Pearce finished an excellent 4th in 24.20. Full results are at -
http://live.finishtiming.com/#/results/meet-xc/20163071/scoreboard-xc/6
Robbie Farnham-Rose in the middle of the Alabama team, pre race
TAC Fantasy Cross Country League - Results and standings after race 1 (Kent League on 15th October)
Ian Crawley updates us all about results from the first Kent Cross Country League on the Fantasy League page.
The FL team are also offering a late entry option, which gives the advantage of knowing more form, but the disadvantage of missing out on first round points. See my email late on Thursday evening. Have some fun getting your entry in at Saturday's Kent League and help raise some club funds.
The FL team are also offering a late entry option, which gives the advantage of knowing more form, but the disadvantage of missing out on first round points. See my email late on Thursday evening. Have some fun getting your entry in at Saturday's Kent League and help raise some club funds.
New Podcast Launched !
As there is an absence in the market for athletics based podcasts, four of us got together this week to try something new.
We have launched Trackside Podcast and the first episode is available here -
https://soundcloud.com/tracksidepod
Its also available for download via itunes at - https://t.co/81RB37TLhq
The idea is to simply air some commentary and views on topical subjects within our sport - athletics and distance running.
There is also a Twitter link at @tracksidepod
Hopefully, it will create a bit of interest and maybe evolve, but certainly we aim to give a bit of coverage to the sport and cement links to other clubs and personalities.
Photo below - Mark Hookway, James Taylor, Pete Brenchley and Alex Hookway
At the first recording of the Trackside Podcast
We have launched Trackside Podcast and the first episode is available here -
https://soundcloud.com/tracksidepod
Its also available for download via itunes at - https://t.co/81RB37TLhq
The idea is to simply air some commentary and views on topical subjects within our sport - athletics and distance running.
There is also a Twitter link at @tracksidepod
Hopefully, it will create a bit of interest and maybe evolve, but certainly we aim to give a bit of coverage to the sport and cement links to other clubs and personalities.
Photo below - Mark Hookway, James Taylor, Pete Brenchley and Alex Hookway
At the first recording of the Trackside Podcast
