January 2018
London Indoor Games, at Lee Valley, Sunday 28th January
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Sean Molloy finished a close second to World Championships fourth placer, Kyle Langford over 800 metres. Sean ran 1.53.00 yo Kyle's 1.52.54. Cameron Payas ran in race 2.
Sean Molloy tracks the eventual winner, Kyle Langford, at Lee Valley
Dr Sander Indoor Meeting, at The Armory, New York, Saturday 27th January
James West just missed Robbie Farnham-Rose's recent TAC indoor 3000m record, when finishing ninth in New York in 7.58.26.
It was just an outright pb for James and puts him fourth on the UK 2018 ranking, joining Robbie and Chris Olley in the current top six and all sub 8 minutes.
Results at -results.armorytrack.com/meets/468/results
It was just an outright pb for James and puts him fourth on the UK 2018 ranking, joining Robbie and Chris Olley in the current top six and all sub 8 minutes.
Results at -results.armorytrack.com/meets/468/results
South of England Cross Country Championships, at Brighton, Saturday 27th January
These were the championships that we decided not to attend as a club, due to the recent poor organisation at SEAA events. As expected the numbers and quality of the fields were down, but to be fair to the SEAA they seem to have addressed some of the issues, with results being online so quickly. Full results can be found here -
www.seaa.org.uk/index.php/results/cross-country
I think that Max Nicholls, who was third in the senior mens race, may have been the only TAC competitor. Max felt he had to race, having missed the Kent Championships.
The sad aspect about all of this issue is that the entry closing date of mid December meant that not enough was in place at the time to justify TAC spending a lot of time, money and effort. Our decision was respected by many other clubs and I thank everyone, coaches, athletes and supporters for your understanding and ultimate support for our stance. Hopefully we have kept our 'powder dry' for the National !
www.seaa.org.uk/index.php/results/cross-country
I think that Max Nicholls, who was third in the senior mens race, may have been the only TAC competitor. Max felt he had to race, having missed the Kent Championships.
The sad aspect about all of this issue is that the entry closing date of mid December meant that not enough was in place at the time to justify TAC spending a lot of time, money and effort. Our decision was respected by many other clubs and I thank everyone, coaches, athletes and supporters for your understanding and ultimate support for our stance. Hopefully we have kept our 'powder dry' for the National !
Tonbridge Parkrun, Saturday 27th January
It looks like there was a good TAC turnout at the Tonbridge Parkrun and subject to official confirmation Lily Slack scored 86.27% in the age grading performance to Olivia Breed 86.27% ! Full results are here -
www.parkrun.org.uk/tonbridge/results/latestresults/
Dan Seagrove was first home in 17.02, just ahead of James Stoney and Fraser Gordon.
Olivia Breed was just pipped Kelly Holmes and ran 19.17
www.parkrun.org.uk/tonbridge/results/latestresults/
Dan Seagrove was first home in 17.02, just ahead of James Stoney and Fraser Gordon.
Olivia Breed was just pipped Kelly Holmes and ran 19.17
New floodlights at Tonbridge School Track !
The new floodlights went live on Thursday 25th January, at least for an hour or so, before a technical issue reared its head.
However, the impact was terrific and I am sure they will be a real asset to the school, TAC and other users. TAC are responsible for the main financing of this investment, s part of a new, long term agreement with the school.
However, the impact was terrific and I am sure they will be a real asset to the school, TAC and other users. TAC are responsible for the main financing of this investment, s part of a new, long term agreement with the school.
British Milers Club Meeting, at Sheffield, Wednesday 24th January
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There were three TAC distance runners in action at Sheffield on Wednesday. All of them raced the 1500m.
Official results are awaited but Miles Weatherseed ran about 4.02.23, Ally Kinloch 4.04.46 and Michael Ellis 4.08.81
Official results are awaited but Miles Weatherseed ran about 4.02.23, Ally Kinloch 4.04.46 and Michael Ellis 4.08.81
Tonbridge AC Junior 1 mile, at Judd School, Vizards Fields, Sunday 21st January
Facing awful weather conditions 14 brave young runners tackled the one mile race, splashing through the surface water in freezing conditions. However, all of them broke nine minutes.
James Petrie from Yardley Court was first home in 6.18 from Harrison Fraser of TAC in 6.21. Ella Baker of Sevenoaks AC was first of the girls in 7.07.
Full results are on the Results 2018 page.
The next race in the series, at the same venue is on Sunday 18th February.
James Petrie from Yardley Court was first home in 6.18 from Harrison Fraser of TAC in 6.21. Ella Baker of Sevenoaks AC was first of the girls in 7.07.
Full results are on the Results 2018 page.
The next race in the series, at the same venue is on Sunday 18th February.
Canterbury 10 mile road race, Sunday 21st January
TAC had a number near the sharp end of this 10 mile road race.
6th Harry Paton 54.41 pb by 72s, 8th Julian Rendall 55.05, 10th Dan Bradley 56.50, 14th Greg Cole 58.34
15th Nicole Taylor (1st female) 58.34 pb by 85s, 30th Graeme Saker 61.29 (2nd 50 to 59), 49th Tina Oldershaw 63.34 (2nd female and 1st female vet), Antonia Skerritt 71.27.
Graeme's time was a TAC over 55 mens record and Tina's was an over 50 women's record.
Julian's time broke Steve Keywood's TAC over 40 men's record.
Top 60 results are on the Results 2018 page and full results are here -
www.chiptiminguk.co.uk/results/ssangyong-canterbury-10-mile
Photos courtesy of Richard Owen.
6th Harry Paton 54.41 pb by 72s, 8th Julian Rendall 55.05, 10th Dan Bradley 56.50, 14th Greg Cole 58.34
15th Nicole Taylor (1st female) 58.34 pb by 85s, 30th Graeme Saker 61.29 (2nd 50 to 59), 49th Tina Oldershaw 63.34 (2nd female and 1st female vet), Antonia Skerritt 71.27.
Graeme's time was a TAC over 55 mens record and Tina's was an over 50 women's record.
Julian's time broke Steve Keywood's TAC over 40 men's record.
Top 60 results are on the Results 2018 page and full results are here -
www.chiptiminguk.co.uk/results/ssangyong-canterbury-10-mile
Photos courtesy of Richard Owen.
Kent Schools Cross Country Championships, at Dover, Saturday 20th January
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TAC was certainly out in strength at Dover, although it was sometimes difficult to spot everyone in the variety of school vests being worn. Plenty more detail to follow but there were wins for -
Senior Boys - 1st Bede Pitcairn-Knowles - 17 TAC members in top 35
Senior Girls - 1st Phoebe Barker, 3rd Grace Fleming - 7 TAC members in 18
Inter Boys - 1st James Kingston, 2nd Fraser Gordon 11 TAC members, 7 in top 18
Inter Girls - 2nd Katie Goodge - 12 TAC members, 8 in top 19
Junior Boys - 2nd Matthew Taylor, 3rd Henry Taylor - 23 TAC members, 5 in top 10
Junior Girls - 1st Maddie Wise - 8 TAC members
Year 7 Boys - 4th George Hopkins (Tim McLain 1st year 6 invitation) - 8 TAC members
Year 7 Girls - 1st Olivia Breed, 2nd Sophie Slack (Lily Slack 1st year 6 invitation) - 5 TAC members
Full results on the results 2018 page.
Senior Boys - 1st Bede Pitcairn-Knowles - 17 TAC members in top 35
Senior Girls - 1st Phoebe Barker, 3rd Grace Fleming - 7 TAC members in 18
Inter Boys - 1st James Kingston, 2nd Fraser Gordon 11 TAC members, 7 in top 18
Inter Girls - 2nd Katie Goodge - 12 TAC members, 8 in top 19
Junior Boys - 2nd Matthew Taylor, 3rd Henry Taylor - 23 TAC members, 5 in top 10
Junior Girls - 1st Maddie Wise - 8 TAC members
Year 7 Boys - 4th George Hopkins (Tim McLain 1st year 6 invitation) - 8 TAC members
Year 7 Girls - 1st Olivia Breed, 2nd Sophie Slack (Lily Slack 1st year 6 invitation) - 5 TAC members
Full results on the results 2018 page.
TAC winners at the Kent Schools Championships
Phoebe Barker, Bede Pitcairn-Knowles, James Kingston
Maddie Wise, Olivia Breed, Lily Slack
plus Tim McLain (year 6 invitation) no photo
Phoebe Barker, Bede Pitcairn-Knowles, James Kingston
Maddie Wise, Olivia Breed, Lily Slack
plus Tim McLain (year 6 invitation) no photo
Trackside Podcast Episode 27 now available !
After a six week break we have gone live with Edition 27 of Trackside Podcast. Mark Hookway, Lewis Church and Alex Hookway discuss a number of topics.
All the podcast details are at - http://tracksidepodcast.co.ukWe discuss Athletics being the countries most exciting sport, Sports Personality of the year, how much input should an athlete have on their training, Asthma, Commonwealth Games selection and more.
Plus we look ahead to our 2018 and have the now regular 'Mystery Athlete’.
All the podcast details are at - http://tracksidepodcast.co.ukWe discuss Athletics being the countries most exciting sport, Sports Personality of the year, how much input should an athlete have on their training, Asthma, Commonwealth Games selection and more.
Plus we look ahead to our 2018 and have the now regular 'Mystery Athlete’.
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Other Saturday and Sunday action, 13th/14th January
Birmingham Cross Country League, Saturday
TAC athletes - 4th George Duggan 30.41, 25th Ally Kinloch 31.50, 33rd Kieran Reilly 32.18, 35th Jamie Goodge 32.26
Surrey Womens Cross Country League at Wimbledon Common, Saturday
Lucy Reid racing as second claim for Clapham Chasers finished second. Full results are at -
surreyleague.org/sll/race/160/
Surrey Mens Cross Country League Div 1, at Wimbledon Common, Saturday
Max Nicholls, racing for Kent AC as second claim finished 8th.
surreyleague.org/sll/race/171/#indiv
Surrey Mens Cross Country League Div 2, at Beckenham, Saturday
Cameron Payas racing as second claim for Guildford and Godalming finished 3rd.
Full results - surreyleague.org/slm/race/187/#indiv
University of Washington, USA Indoor Meeting, Saturday
There were two TAC runners in action -
James West was 6th in the mile in 4.04
Then Robbie Farnham-Rose finished second in the 3000 metres in 7.57.02, which is a Tonbridge AC indoor club record and the second fastest ever indoors or outdoors.
Full results are here - www.flotrack.org/results/6078278-2018-uw-indoor-preview/23571
Cardiff Indoor Meeting, Sunday
Charlie Joslin-Allen ran 8.27.70 for second place in the 3000 metres, which was an outright personal best.
Kieran Eland was second in the 800m in 1.54.94
South of England Championships, at Lee Valley, Sunday
Videos loaded !
Sean Molloy won the senior men's 800m final in 1.55.06, after winning his heat in 1.54.27
Ben Murphy was second in his heat in 1.57.89 but didn't qualify for the six man final.
North of England Championships, at Sheffield, Sunday
Michael Ellis ran an outright pb over 3000m of 9.07 in the B race
Cross Juan Muguerza, at Elgoibar, Spain, Sunday
Angel López-Cáceres finished a very respectable 51st in this international race, during a visit home to Spain.
Full results are at - mintxeta.com/juan-muguerza-2018/en/pdf/resultados_juan_muguerza_elgoibar2018.pdf
Rough and Tumble 10 miles in Wiltshire, Sunday
Ben Cole, appearing in the vest of his second claim club, Swindon Harriers, easily won this 10 mile event.
Full results are at - www.stuweb.co.uk/race/1Ik
TAC athletes - 4th George Duggan 30.41, 25th Ally Kinloch 31.50, 33rd Kieran Reilly 32.18, 35th Jamie Goodge 32.26
Surrey Womens Cross Country League at Wimbledon Common, Saturday
Lucy Reid racing as second claim for Clapham Chasers finished second. Full results are at -
surreyleague.org/sll/race/160/
Surrey Mens Cross Country League Div 1, at Wimbledon Common, Saturday
Max Nicholls, racing for Kent AC as second claim finished 8th.
surreyleague.org/sll/race/171/#indiv
Surrey Mens Cross Country League Div 2, at Beckenham, Saturday
Cameron Payas racing as second claim for Guildford and Godalming finished 3rd.
Full results - surreyleague.org/slm/race/187/#indiv
University of Washington, USA Indoor Meeting, Saturday
There were two TAC runners in action -
James West was 6th in the mile in 4.04
Then Robbie Farnham-Rose finished second in the 3000 metres in 7.57.02, which is a Tonbridge AC indoor club record and the second fastest ever indoors or outdoors.
Full results are here - www.flotrack.org/results/6078278-2018-uw-indoor-preview/23571
Cardiff Indoor Meeting, Sunday
Charlie Joslin-Allen ran 8.27.70 for second place in the 3000 metres, which was an outright personal best.
Kieran Eland was second in the 800m in 1.54.94
South of England Championships, at Lee Valley, Sunday
Videos loaded !
Sean Molloy won the senior men's 800m final in 1.55.06, after winning his heat in 1.54.27
Ben Murphy was second in his heat in 1.57.89 but didn't qualify for the six man final.
North of England Championships, at Sheffield, Sunday
Michael Ellis ran an outright pb over 3000m of 9.07 in the B race
Cross Juan Muguerza, at Elgoibar, Spain, Sunday
Angel López-Cáceres finished a very respectable 51st in this international race, during a visit home to Spain.
Full results are at - mintxeta.com/juan-muguerza-2018/en/pdf/resultados_juan_muguerza_elgoibar2018.pdf
Rough and Tumble 10 miles in Wiltshire, Sunday
Ben Cole, appearing in the vest of his second claim club, Swindon Harriers, easily won this 10 mile event.
Full results are at - www.stuweb.co.uk/race/1Ik
Great Edinburgh Cross Country International, Saturday 13th January
Chris Olley, representing the Great Britain senior mens team finished 16th over 8km and was the fifth Brit home, scoring for the team. He was ahead of four GB team members, selected for the nine man squad.
Phoebe Barker finished 15th in the Under 20 womens race and was sixth GB team member home.
Phoebe Barker finished 15th in the Under 20 womens race and was sixth GB team member home.
Chris Olley and Phoebe Barker in Edinburgh (photos courtesy of Richard Owen)
Sevenoaks School Knole Run, Saturday 13th January
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There were two races, with the girls running 3.1 miles and the boys 5.8 miles, with plenty of TAC showing.
Girls - (unofficial) 6th Maddie Wise, 7th Sophie Slack, 10th Grace Fleming, 19th Meghan Watson, 22nd Vita Milana, 23rd Lizzie Miller
Boys - 3rd James Kingston, 8th James Stoney, 9th James Elgar, 10th Isaac Harding, 17th Dan Seagrove, 20th Toby Emm, 21st Will Beeston, 22nd Adam Van der Plas, 24th Ingmar Gunn 29th Dan Schofield, 31st Matthew Taylor
Full results are on the Results 2018 page.
Some photos on Mark Hookway Facebook page.
Girls - (unofficial) 6th Maddie Wise, 7th Sophie Slack, 10th Grace Fleming, 19th Meghan Watson, 22nd Vita Milana, 23rd Lizzie Miller
Boys - 3rd James Kingston, 8th James Stoney, 9th James Elgar, 10th Isaac Harding, 17th Dan Seagrove, 20th Toby Emm, 21st Will Beeston, 22nd Adam Van der Plas, 24th Ingmar Gunn 29th Dan Schofield, 31st Matthew Taylor
Full results are on the Results 2018 page.
Some photos on Mark Hookway Facebook page.
Weekend ahead 13th/14th January still to come
Cross Juan Muguerza, at Elgoibar, Spain, Sunday 14th January
Angel López-Cáceres races in this international meeting.
Angel López-Cáceres races in this international meeting.
TAC Fantasy League Update after week 7 (Kent Championships 6th January) - Ian Crawley
The Fantasy League page has been updated with the results from the Kent Cross Country Championships.
James Taylor leads overall from Iain Presnell and Adam Roeder
Tim McLain still heads the athlete average table after a brave run at the Kent Champs after illness.
James Taylor leads overall from Iain Presnell and Adam Roeder
Tim McLain still heads the athlete average table after a brave run at the Kent Champs after illness.
British Milers Club Indoor Meeting, Sheffield, Sunday 7th January 2018
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Chris Olley ran 7.59.76 for 3000 metres to slice five seconds from his outright personal best, when he finished a close fourth in a top class race at Sheffield.
Dom Brown was second in the 1500 metres A race in 3.51.54 and Kieran Eland ran an outright pb of 1.53.92 when winning the mens 800m D race.
Full results are here - britishmilersclub.com/content/bmcitemdisplay.aspx?itemid=1380
There are plenty of photos available on Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
Dom Brown was second in the 1500 metres A race in 3.51.54 and Kieran Eland ran an outright pb of 1.53.92 when winning the mens 800m D race.
Full results are here - britishmilersclub.com/content/bmcitemdisplay.aspx?itemid=1380
There are plenty of photos available on Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
Other weekend news, Sunday 6th/7th January
Nicole Taylor won the Sussex Cross Country Championships, Senior Women race, at Bexhill, on Saturday.
James Kingston beat James Taylor in a low key Penshurst village five mile race, on Sunday.
Full results are at - www.stuweb.co.uk/race/1wC
James Kingston beat James Taylor in a low key Penshurst village five mile race, on Sunday.
Full results are at - www.stuweb.co.uk/race/1wC
Kent Cross Country Championships, at Brands Hatch, Saturday 6th January
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The weather held up and the forecasted showers stayed away, whilst TAC must have had a record turn out to break the 019 total from the past two years (I will be checking).
Summary results -
Senior Men - 1st in 6 and 12 to score (3rd Ben Cole)
Senior Women - 1st in 3 and 6 to score (2nd Lucy Reid, 3rd Maria Heslop)
Under 20 Men 1st - (1st Cameron Payas, 2nd Jamie Goodge). TAC win for 11th year in a row !
Under 20 Women - no complete team (4th Grace Fleming)
Under 17 Men - 1st (1st James Kingston). TAC win for 12th year in a row !
Under 17 Women - 1st (8th Lizzie Miller). TAC win for first time in 6 years.
Under 15 Boys - 1st (2nd Fraser Gordon). TAC win for 13th year in a row !
Under 15 Girls - 2nd (3rd Katie Goodge)
Under 13 Boys - 3rd (8th George Hopkins)
Under 13 Girls - 1st (2nd Olivia Breed)
Full results are on the Results 2018 page.
There are plenty of photos available on Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
Summary results -
Senior Men - 1st in 6 and 12 to score (3rd Ben Cole)
Senior Women - 1st in 3 and 6 to score (2nd Lucy Reid, 3rd Maria Heslop)
Under 20 Men 1st - (1st Cameron Payas, 2nd Jamie Goodge). TAC win for 11th year in a row !
Under 20 Women - no complete team (4th Grace Fleming)
Under 17 Men - 1st (1st James Kingston). TAC win for 12th year in a row !
Under 17 Women - 1st (8th Lizzie Miller). TAC win for first time in 6 years.
Under 15 Boys - 1st (2nd Fraser Gordon). TAC win for 13th year in a row !
Under 15 Girls - 2nd (3rd Katie Goodge)
Under 13 Boys - 3rd (8th George Hopkins)
Under 13 Girls - 1st (2nd Olivia Breed)
Full results are on the Results 2018 page.
There are plenty of photos available on Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
Above - TAC women won both the 3 and 6 to score competitions
TAC Individual winners - James Kingston (u17) and Cameron Payas (u20)
TAC Fantasy League Update after week 6 (TAC Pudding Race, Tuesday 26th December) - Ian Crawley
Ian Crawley has completed his full analysis and report after the Boxing Day handicap and all the details, including league tables are now on the Fantasy League page.
I am pleased to report that Ian's blog was politically correct this week and didn't need any editing !
James Taylor (JT) has taken over at the top of the league and thats perhaps why he didn't want anything to do with organising it this year !
Steph Puxty gets a shout out since she now heads the 'regulars' having raced 23 times from a possible 24 races in FL history.
Tim McLain heads the athlete averages listing although both Beatrice Heslop and Tony Cohen were pleased to see their names so high up this table, when they saw it in the club house on Thursday evening.
I am pleased to report that Ian's blog was politically correct this week and didn't need any editing !
James Taylor (JT) has taken over at the top of the league and thats perhaps why he didn't want anything to do with organising it this year !
Steph Puxty gets a shout out since she now heads the 'regulars' having raced 23 times from a possible 24 races in FL history.
Tim McLain heads the athlete averages listing although both Beatrice Heslop and Tony Cohen were pleased to see their names so high up this table, when they saw it in the club house on Thursday evening.
TAC Social and Fun Quiz, Saturday 20th January
There will be a social get together and fun quiz at the Old Fire Station Tonbridge.
See file below
See file below
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Tonbridge AC Christmas and New Year Training schedule
In the file below is detail of the training planned between 18th December and 6th January.
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Lamberhurst 10k and 5k Road Races, Monday 1st January 2018
Relatively new TAC recruit Angel Lopez-Cácéres won the Lamberhurst 10k on a hilly course in 35.01, with Dan Bradley second in 36.27. John Ridge was 17th in 42.49 to complete the winning team score.
Sasha Houghton took home the first female prize with 43.26, whilst her sister Nina Ridge was First Lady in the 5k in 25.27.
Cain Bradley ran 48.22 in the 10k.
Sasha Houghton took home the first female prize with 43.26, whilst her sister Nina Ridge was First Lady in the 5k in 25.27.
Cain Bradley ran 48.22 in the 10k.
Staplehurst 10 miles road race, Saturday 30th December
Tina Oldershaw who has transferred to TAC from 1st January was First Lady home in 64.48 and one place ahead of Joe Watts who was 13th in 65.34. This was a pb for Joe by more than three minutes.
Other Christmas action
Max Nicholls won the Saltwood 3 miles on Boxing Day in 15.13.
Full results can be found at - www.nice-work.org.uk/races/BoxingDayRun/2017
There were a number of park runs tackled by TAC members around the country. See the following link -
http://www.parkrun.com/results/consolidatedclub/?clubNum=2404
Full results can be found at - www.nice-work.org.uk/races/BoxingDayRun/2017
There were a number of park runs tackled by TAC members around the country. See the following link -
http://www.parkrun.com/results/consolidatedclub/?clubNum=2404
Tonbridge AC Boxing Day Handicap, Tuesday 26th December, at Tonbridge School Fields
Video of start, halfway and finish loaded !
Around 120 runners took part in the Boxing Day handicap, organised by Steve Keywood.
Alice Wood was first home, with George Duggan, who had started off scratch, coming home in second.
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
Alice Wood was first home, with George Duggan, who had started off scratch, coming home in second.
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
Alice Wood - TAC Boxing Day Handicap winner
TAC Christmas Training Relays, at Knole Park, Sevenoaks, Saturday 23rd December
A summary is on the Training completed page.
We had 57 athletes attend, across the age groups.
We had 57 athletes attend, across the age groups.
South of Thames Cross Country Championship (seniors 7.5 miles) at Aldershot, Saturday 16th December
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It was a day of second places as the mens team finished second to Aldershot, whilst George Duggan and Nicole Taylor both won individual silver medals.
The men had a full team and despite having George backed up by Max Nicholls 4th and Ben Cole 6th were well beaten, in what was a six to score contest.
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
The men had a full team and despite having George backed up by Max Nicholls 4th and Ben Cole 6th were well beaten, in what was a six to score contest.
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
More GB selections for Phoebe and Chris
Both Chris Olley (senior men) and Phoebe Barker (under 20 women) have been selected for the GB squad to compete on 13th January at the Great Edinburgh Cross Country International. It will be Chris' first full senior GB international vest.
The event will be shown live on BBC1
Full details are here - www.britishathletics.org.uk/news-and-features/muir-among-those-selected-for-the-british-team-at-great-edinburgh-xcountry/
The event will be shown live on BBC1
Full details are here - www.britishathletics.org.uk/news-and-features/muir-among-those-selected-for-the-british-team-at-great-edinburgh-xcountry/
Other weekend news, Sunday 10th December
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Kieran Eland won a 600 metres indoors in Cardiff in 80.05 which sliced a bit more from his recent pb.
European Cross Country Championships, in Slovakia, Sunday 10th December
Tonbridge AC had two athletes running for the 40 strong Great Britain team in Slovakia.
Chris Olley had one of his best ever races to finish 13th in the under 23 men's race and was the second scorer for the GB team that won the bronze medals.
Phoebe Barker was called into the under 20 women's team on Wednesday and was fifth of the six GB runners, finishing 43rd, as the team won the gold medals.
Chris Olley had one of his best ever races to finish 13th in the under 23 men's race and was the second scorer for the GB team that won the bronze medals.
Phoebe Barker was called into the under 20 women's team on Wednesday and was fifth of the six GB runners, finishing 43rd, as the team won the gold medals.
Chris Olley with the under 23 GB team
Phoebe Barker (2nd from right) with the GB Under 20 team and gold medals
South of England Inter Counties and Masters Cross Country Championships
at Horspath, near Oxford, Saturday 9th December
Videos loaded !
There were quite a few TAC distance runners in action at an event where there are inter county races, for all the female age groups, plus male u13,15 and 17, with the Veterans championships being held aswell.
Lucy Reid followed up her club 5 miles record from last week with a fine 6th in the women's race, whilst Maria Heslop took the over 50s championship title, but also defeated all the women in the age 40 to 49 category.
Fraser Gordon was the highest placed TAC runner in the inter counties events, as he finished 4th in the under 15 boys race.
It wouldn't be a South of England Athletic Association event without problems and sure enough when I left they were still trying to sort out some results.
Ben Reynolds, running for his first claim club, Thames Hare & Hounds was 2nd in the over 50 mens event.
Full results are here - www.seaa.org.uk/index.php/results/cross-country
Lucy Reid followed up her club 5 miles record from last week with a fine 6th in the women's race, whilst Maria Heslop took the over 50s championship title, but also defeated all the women in the age 40 to 49 category.
Fraser Gordon was the highest placed TAC runner in the inter counties events, as he finished 4th in the under 15 boys race.
It wouldn't be a South of England Athletic Association event without problems and sure enough when I left they were still trying to sort out some results.
Ben Reynolds, running for his first claim club, Thames Hare & Hounds was 2nd in the over 50 mens event.
Full results are here - www.seaa.org.uk/index.php/results/cross-country
Phoebe Barker added to the Great Britain under 20 team for the European Cross Country Championships
Phoebe Barker has been called up to race for the GB under 20 women team at the European Cross Country Championships on Sunday 10th December. Phoebe was initially first reserve.
Midweek news , Wednesday 6th December
Cameron Payas was very close to running an outright personal best when he finished second over 3000 metres, at Lee Valley on Wednesday. Cameron ran 8.52.4 at the Southern England Student Sports Championships.
Pat Hollands announcement
Unfortunately I have been given the news that TAC member Pat Hollands has passed away, following illness. Pat was a regular at TAC training evenings in recent years and would often be seen at the local park runs.
Our condolences go to Pat's partner Liz and his family.
Our condolences go to Pat's partner Liz and his family.
Sunday news, 3rd December
TAC Junior 1 mile race
Results are on the Results 2017 page.
Crowborough 10k road race
New TAC recruit Angel López Cáceres finished third in this very hilly race in 35.19.
Maria Heslop followed up her Kent Veterans win on Saturday, with a first placed female here in 38.40.
Results are on the Results 2017 page
Victory 5 mile road race, at Portsmouth
Lucy Reid was the first lady home and recorded a new TAC club record of 27.34.
Full results are here - www.fullonsport.com/event/victory-5-mile-results/results
Results are on the Results 2017 page.
Crowborough 10k road race
New TAC recruit Angel López Cáceres finished third in this very hilly race in 35.19.
Maria Heslop followed up her Kent Veterans win on Saturday, with a first placed female here in 38.40.
Results are on the Results 2017 page
Victory 5 mile road race, at Portsmouth
Lucy Reid was the first lady home and recorded a new TAC club record of 27.34.
Full results are here - www.fullonsport.com/event/victory-5-mile-results/results
Left - Lucy Reid in the Victory 5 miles road race at Portsmouth
Right - Angel López Cáceres with his third place trophy from the Crowborough 10k
Right - Angel López Cáceres with his third place trophy from the Crowborough 10k
Other Saturday news, 2nd December
There were TAC distance runners in action at a number of locations across the country -
Birmingham League, at Trentham
Jamie Goodge was an excellent 14th, whilst Stuart Brown (111th) and Sam Avis (157th) were in action.
Full results are here -
www.birminghamccleague.co.uk/images/stories/bdccl/articlepdfs/XC_League_Archive/2017-18/2017-12-02-M1.pdf
Leeds University Relays
There were quite a few from TAC racing.
Nathan Marsh 10.30, Tim Faes 10.35 & 10.44, Michael Ellis 11.07
Kiri Marsh 12.31 & 13.47, Chloe Bird 13.23 & 13.50
Results are on the Results 2017 page
Metropolitan Cross Country League at Uxbridge
Sean Molloy ran as a guest and finished an excellent 11th.
Parkrun
Sam Crick (16.37) was first home at Tonbridge, with James Stoney running a pb in second. Lily Slack was first female.
George Hopkins and Flora Currie were first home at Tunbridge Wells
Full results can be found here - www.parkrun.org.uk/results/firstfinishers/
Birmingham League, at Trentham
Jamie Goodge was an excellent 14th, whilst Stuart Brown (111th) and Sam Avis (157th) were in action.
Full results are here -
www.birminghamccleague.co.uk/images/stories/bdccl/articlepdfs/XC_League_Archive/2017-18/2017-12-02-M1.pdf
Leeds University Relays
There were quite a few from TAC racing.
Nathan Marsh 10.30, Tim Faes 10.35 & 10.44, Michael Ellis 11.07
Kiri Marsh 12.31 & 13.47, Chloe Bird 13.23 & 13.50
Results are on the Results 2017 page
Metropolitan Cross Country League at Uxbridge
Sean Molloy ran as a guest and finished an excellent 11th.
Parkrun
Sam Crick (16.37) was first home at Tonbridge, with James Stoney running a pb in second. Lily Slack was first female.
George Hopkins and Flora Currie were first home at Tunbridge Wells
Full results can be found here - www.parkrun.org.uk/results/firstfinishers/
Above - Jamie Goodge, Sam Avis and Stuart Brown competed for their universities at the Birmingham League
Below - A few photos from Tonbridge parkrun on Saturday
Below - A few photos from Tonbridge parkrun on Saturday
Kent Veterans/Masters Championships, at Dartford, Saturday 2nd December
Videos loaded !
Full results can be found here - www.kcaa.org.uk/race%20results%2017.htm
There were plenty of medals won -
Men 40 to 49 - 1st Julian Rendall. Team 3rd
Men 50 to 59 - 1st Ben Reynolds, 3rd Graeme Saker. Team 1st
Men 60 to 69 - 8th John Harley. Team 2nd
Women 35 to 44 - 12th Antonia Skerritt. Team 3rd
Women 45 to 49 - 1st Maria Heslop, Team 1st
Women 65 and over - 1st Sue James
Full results are on the Results 2017 page. There are plenty of photos on the TAC Vets Teams Facebook pages.
There were plenty of medals won -
Men 40 to 49 - 1st Julian Rendall. Team 3rd
Men 50 to 59 - 1st Ben Reynolds, 3rd Graeme Saker. Team 1st
Men 60 to 69 - 8th John Harley. Team 2nd
Women 35 to 44 - 12th Antonia Skerritt. Team 3rd
Women 45 to 49 - 1st Maria Heslop, Team 1st
Women 65 and over - 1st Sue James
Full results are on the Results 2017 page. There are plenty of photos on the TAC Vets Teams Facebook pages.
Over 40 mens squad and the veterans women's squad
Miles Weatherseed meets Eliud Kipchoge and Dave Bedford
Miles Weatherseed is captain of the Oxford University Athletics Team this year and on Thursday met the Olympic Marathon Champion Eliud Kipchoge, plus Dave Bedford, the former World 10,000m record holder. Kipchoge has just been signed up by the London Marathon to take on Mo Farah in the 2018 race in April. Bedford ran 27.30 for 10,000m in 1973.
If you want to see Kipchoge at his best this documentary on the Nike Breaking 2 project is worth a watch -
www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2ZLG-Fij_4
If you want to see Kipchoge at his best this documentary on the Nike Breaking 2 project is worth a watch -
www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2ZLG-Fij_4
Miles Weatherseed (3rd from right) meets Eliud Kipchoge (3rd from left) and Dave Bedford (2nd from right)
TAC Fantasy League Update after week 5 (Kent Cross Country League, 25th November) - Ian Crawley
Ian Crawley has produced the usual update and league tables for the Fantasy League, which are on the FL page.
Its always worth reading Ian's analysis as it also gives a good idea who is currently racing beyond early season expectations.
Adam Roeder and James Taylor have a battle going on at the top of the league.
Ian poses the question - Which TAC runner before Olivia Breed captured a clean sweep of four Kent League victories ?
Contact Ian at - [email protected]
Its always worth reading Ian's analysis as it also gives a good idea who is currently racing beyond early season expectations.
Adam Roeder and James Taylor have a battle going on at the top of the league.
Ian poses the question - Which TAC runner before Olivia Breed captured a clean sweep of four Kent League victories ?
Contact Ian at - [email protected]
Chris Olley and Phoebe Barker gain international call ups
Chris Olley has had his selection confirmed for the Great Britain under 23 team to travel to Slovakia for the European Championships, on Sunday 10th December. The full team can be found here -
www.britishathletics.org.uk/news-and-features/full-40-strong-british-team-selected-for-european-cross-country-champs/
Phoebe Barker has been named as first reserve for the GB under 20 team for the European Championships. She has also been selected for an England team to race in Venta de Banos, Spain, on 16th December.
www.britishathletics.org.uk/news-and-features/full-40-strong-british-team-selected-for-european-cross-country-champs/
Phoebe Barker has been named as first reserve for the GB under 20 team for the European Championships. She has also been selected for an England team to race in Venta de Banos, Spain, on 16th December.
Chris Olley and Phoebe Barker
Trackside Podcast Episode 26 now available
This week on Trackside we discuss the British trials for the European XC Championships, as athletes secure their place on the team. We also talk about the World Indoor Champs selection policy, Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUEs) and Toni Minichiello's (Jess Ennis-Hill coach) thoughts on coaching in the UK. Plus we discuss an extremely important article from Bobby Clay on the female triad and her problems with Osteoporosis. Full details at the web site - http://tracksidepodcast.co.uk
Lewis Church, Mark Hookway and Alex Hookway are the Trackside Podcast team for this edition
British Cross Challenge and European Cross Country Trials, at Sefton Park
Liverpool, Saturday 25th November
Full results can be found on the Results 2017 page.
Chris Olley was 3rd under 23 and will be in the GB mens team for the European Championships in Slovakia.
Phoebe Barker was 7th in the under 20 womens race and will no doubt gain an international selection for GB and/or England as a result of the performance.
The Tonbridge men won the British Challenge event and have qualified for the European Clubs Championship, in Portugal on 4th February.
Chris Olley was 3rd under 23 and will be in the GB mens team for the European Championships in Slovakia.
Phoebe Barker was 7th in the under 20 womens race and will no doubt gain an international selection for GB and/or England as a result of the performance.
The Tonbridge men won the British Challenge event and have qualified for the European Clubs Championship, in Portugal on 4th February.
Kent Cross Country League at Danson Park, Bexleyheath, Saturday 25th November
Full results are here on the Results 2017 page.
More details to follow, but wins for Olivia Breed (u13), Fraser Gordon (u15) and Maria Heslop (senior)
TAC won five of the eight league team titles across the young athlete age groups. The senior leagues are still to be completed.
More details to follow, but wins for Olivia Breed (u13), Fraser Gordon (u15) and Maria Heslop (senior)
TAC won five of the eight league team titles across the young athlete age groups. The senior leagues are still to be completed.
South of Thames Cross Country Team Race, at Beckenham, Saturday 25th November
The Tonbridge mens team won the bronze medals, led home Jamie Bryant in fourth.
12th Julian Rendall, 22nd Greg Cole, 26th Jack Keywood.
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
12th Julian Rendall, 22nd Greg Cole, 26th Jack Keywood.
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
Julian Rendall, Jack Keywood, Greg Cole and Jamie Bryant
English Schools Cross Country Cup Final, at Sevenoaks, Saturday 25th November
Full results are on the Results 2017 page, including few TAC competing.
Other Sunday news, 19th November
Marden Half Marathon
Antonia Skerritt was 20th overall and third lady home in 92.23
Full results can be found here - uksportstiming.co.uk/mardenhalf2017.php
Bedgebury 10k
Rachel Fagg was 12th overall and third female at this multi terrain event. Its apparently Rachel's first ever individual medal/trophy !
Full results can be found here - www.nice-work.org.uk/races/Bedgebury-Half/2017
Antonia Skerritt was 20th overall and third lady home in 92.23
Full results can be found here - uksportstiming.co.uk/mardenhalf2017.php
Bedgebury 10k
Rachel Fagg was 12th overall and third female at this multi terrain event. Its apparently Rachel's first ever individual medal/trophy !
Full results can be found here - www.nice-work.org.uk/races/Bedgebury-Half/2017
Tonbridge AC Junior 1 mile cross country race, Sunday 19th November
We used the new Judd School sports fields for the latest of the monthly mile races. Many thanks to Simon Fraser and James Taylor for assisting. The results are on the Results 2017 page.
Brighton 10k road race, Sunday 19th November
Harry Paton lowered his three year old 10k road race pb to 32.50 at Brighton. Dan Watt ran 34.50, whilst Adam Roeder ran a pb of 39.42.
Full results are here - results.sporthive.com/events/6328509696474873856/races/425243
Full results are here - results.sporthive.com/events/6328509696474873856/races/425243
Home International Masters Cross Country Championships, Saturday 18th November
Ben Reynolds was 1st over 50 and Graeme Saker 6th over 55, at the Masters Home International, in Ireland. Both were representing England. Results are on the Results 2017 page.
NCAA Division 1 Cross Country Championships, at Louisianna, USA, Saturday 18th November
A tough day for Henry Pearce (220th) and James West (did not finish) at the NCAA championships.
Full results are at - xcmeet.io/meets/564/xc-scoreboard
Full results are at - xcmeet.io/meets/564/xc-scoreboard
Sevenoaks School Junior Knole Run, at Knole Park, Friday 17th November
There were plenty of TAC runners representing their schools at the Junior Knole Run. The age group is primarily school years 7 and 8 with some younger also competing.
The girls race was won by Olivia Breed with Lily Slack in second. Lily is too young to compete at under 13 level this Winter.
George Hopkins was the first of the TAC boys home, as he finished 5th.
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
The girls race was won by Olivia Breed with Lily Slack in second. Lily is too young to compete at under 13 level this Winter.
George Hopkins was the first of the TAC boys home, as he finished 5th.
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
Midweek news, Wednesday 15th November
University Indoor match at Cardiff
Kieran Eland ran his first ever 600 metres and recorded an excellent 1.21.6 for second place in a university match.
London Colleges Cross Country League, Wimbledon Common
Max Nicholls was third in the college league on Wednesday afternoon.
Full results can be found here - www.london-athletics.com/results/lcl/current-xc-results/
Kieran Eland ran his first ever 600 metres and recorded an excellent 1.21.6 for second place in a university match.
London Colleges Cross Country League, Wimbledon Common
Max Nicholls was third in the college league on Wednesday afternoon.
Full results can be found here - www.london-athletics.com/results/lcl/current-xc-results/
TAC Fantasy League Update after week 4 (Kent Cross Country League, 11th November) - Ian Crawley
Ian Crawley has updated the league tables and provided his analysis after the Kent League.
See the Fantasy League page.
The top three overall teams currently belong to Adam Roeder, James Taylor, and Richard Tosh.
See the Fantasy League page.
The top three overall teams currently belong to Adam Roeder, James Taylor, and Richard Tosh.
Other news, Saturday 11th November
British Cross Challenge at Milton Keynes
Senior Men 5th Chris Olley, 48th Miles Weatherseed Senior Women 9th Nicole Taylor, 22nd Lucy Reid, Under 20 Women 5th Phoebe Barker. Full results are on the Results 2017 page and also here - resultsbase.net/event/4172/results?round=9288
Birmingham Cross Country League (men), at Cheltenham
Men 7th George Duggan, 28th Jamie Goodge
Full results are on the Results 2017 page and also here -
www.birminghamccleague.co.uk/images/stories/bdccl/articlepdfs/XC_League_Archive/2017-18/2017-11-11-M1.pdf
North Midlands League (women), at Corby
6th Kiri Marsh, 13th Chloe Bird, 17th Lottie Richardson. Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
English Schools Cross Country Cup, at Judd School, Tonbridge
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
Surrey League Division 1, at Mitcham Common
Max Nicholls was 8th running for Kent AC as his second claim club. Full results are at -
surreyleague.org/slm/race/169/#indiv
Surrey League Division 2, Richmond Park
Cameron Payas 3rd
Photos below courtesy of Richard Owen, at the British Cross Challenge event, at Milton Keynes
Senior Men 5th Chris Olley, 48th Miles Weatherseed Senior Women 9th Nicole Taylor, 22nd Lucy Reid, Under 20 Women 5th Phoebe Barker. Full results are on the Results 2017 page and also here - resultsbase.net/event/4172/results?round=9288
Birmingham Cross Country League (men), at Cheltenham
Men 7th George Duggan, 28th Jamie Goodge
Full results are on the Results 2017 page and also here -
www.birminghamccleague.co.uk/images/stories/bdccl/articlepdfs/XC_League_Archive/2017-18/2017-11-11-M1.pdf
North Midlands League (women), at Corby
6th Kiri Marsh, 13th Chloe Bird, 17th Lottie Richardson. Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
English Schools Cross Country Cup, at Judd School, Tonbridge
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
Surrey League Division 1, at Mitcham Common
Max Nicholls was 8th running for Kent AC as his second claim club. Full results are at -
surreyleague.org/slm/race/169/#indiv
Surrey League Division 2, Richmond Park
Cameron Payas 3rd
Photos below courtesy of Richard Owen, at the British Cross Challenge event, at Milton Keynes
Kent Cross Country League, at Footscray Meadows, Sidcup, Saturday 11th November
Videos loaded !
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
Senior men - 1st Ryan Driscoll, 3rd Jamie Bryant (2nd was Jake Wightman who ran 1500m for GB at World Champs)
Under 17 men - 3rd James Kingston
Under 15 boys - 2nd Fraser Gordon
Under 13 girls - 1st Olivia Breed
Senior men - 1st Ryan Driscoll, 3rd Jamie Bryant (2nd was Jake Wightman who ran 1500m for GB at World Champs)
Under 17 men - 3rd James Kingston
Under 15 boys - 2nd Fraser Gordon
Under 13 girls - 1st Olivia Breed
Above - Ryan Driscoll (right) continued his good form to win the senior mens race at the Kent League
ahead of Jake Wightman of Dartford
Below - some of the TAC runners who had some of their best performances of the season
ahead of Jake Wightman of Dartford
Below - some of the TAC runners who had some of their best performances of the season
Kent Athletics Awards Dinner, Friday 10th November
James Puxty (Young Athlete of the Year) and Pete Mason (Coach of the Year) were the two Tonbridge AC award winners at the Kent Athletics Dinner on Friday evening.
James Puxty
James won the National under 17 cross country championship and the English Schools Senior Boys 3000m title.
Pete Mason
Pete started coaching around 2002 and then encouraged others to join him soon after . He has helped so many of the club's young athletes over the years, many of whom are now performing at senior level.
During those years the club has won many national cross country and relay titles culminating in winning the National Cross Country Senior Men's title this year.
Pete has continuously managed the club's young athletes and youth development league teams over the years, plus served on the Tonbridge AC management committee.
Without Pete's influence many other coaches and volunteers may not have come into the sport and many athletes might have been lost to the sport. He is highly regarded at the club and seen as a real friend to many, always willing to offer his ear to listen to problems or issues, plus give guidance.
Pete has been a member of Tonbridge AC since 1974 and a part of many teams over the years.
Its good that his contribution to coaching with the Tonbridge distance running squads is recognised, not just for this year but for the past decade and a half has been recognised.
James Puxty
James won the National under 17 cross country championship and the English Schools Senior Boys 3000m title.
Pete Mason
Pete started coaching around 2002 and then encouraged others to join him soon after . He has helped so many of the club's young athletes over the years, many of whom are now performing at senior level.
During those years the club has won many national cross country and relay titles culminating in winning the National Cross Country Senior Men's title this year.
Pete has continuously managed the club's young athletes and youth development league teams over the years, plus served on the Tonbridge AC management committee.
Without Pete's influence many other coaches and volunteers may not have come into the sport and many athletes might have been lost to the sport. He is highly regarded at the club and seen as a real friend to many, always willing to offer his ear to listen to problems or issues, plus give guidance.
Pete has been a member of Tonbridge AC since 1974 and a part of many teams over the years.
Its good that his contribution to coaching with the Tonbridge distance running squads is recognised, not just for this year but for the past decade and a half has been recognised.
USA Regional Cross Country Championships, Friday 10th November
Alex Howard (San Francisco) and Henry Pearce (Tulsa) raced in the USA NCAA Regional Champs today. Alex was 74th in the West Regional whilst Henry was an excellent 8th in the Midwest Regional.
It has been confirmed that Henry has qualified to race in the NCAA championships on Saturday 18th November, where James West will also be racing for the Oregon team.
All the details and results can be found at - www.ustfccca.org/infozone/regional-championship-central.php
It has been confirmed that Henry has qualified to race in the NCAA championships on Saturday 18th November, where James West will also be racing for the Oregon team.
All the details and results can be found at - www.ustfccca.org/infozone/regional-championship-central.php
Henry Pearce (left) was firsts scorer for Tulsa in the Midwest Regional Cross Country Championships
TAC Fantasy League Update after week 3 (National Cross Country Relays, 4th November) - Ian Crawley
Ian Crawley details the latest Fantasy League positions and news in his analysis that can now be found on the Fantasy League page.
The top three overall teams currently belong to James Taylor, Adam Roeder and Richard Tosh.
The top three overall teams currently belong to James Taylor, Adam Roeder and Richard Tosh.
Trackside Podcast web site launched
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Alex Hookway has developed www.tracksidepodcast.co.uk as a web site for the podcast. It should make accessing and downloading all episodes easy, plus seeing what was discussed on each one.
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Other weekend news, Saturday and Sunday 4th/5th November
Saturday
A Tonbridge men's team finished 4th in the Reigate Priory Cross Country Relays.
Full results will appear here - www.rpac.org.uk/index.php/2015-02-28-17-16-06/priory-relays
Sunday
Leeds Abbey Dash 10km road race.
There was yet more terrific racing from TAC athletes in Leeds -
Men - 15th Nathan Marsh 29.59 (pb), 20th Ben Cole 30.15 (pb), Steve Fennell 31.54, Greg Cole 33.42
Women - 3rd Ashley Gibson 33.30 (TAC womens record), 16th Lucy Reid 34.38 (pb), 33rd Nicole Taylor 36.12
Full results are at - results.sporthive.com/events/6323907162275840000/races/423535
Photos courtesy of Richard Owen.
A Tonbridge men's team finished 4th in the Reigate Priory Cross Country Relays.
Full results will appear here - www.rpac.org.uk/index.php/2015-02-28-17-16-06/priory-relays
Sunday
Leeds Abbey Dash 10km road race.
There was yet more terrific racing from TAC athletes in Leeds -
Men - 15th Nathan Marsh 29.59 (pb), 20th Ben Cole 30.15 (pb), Steve Fennell 31.54, Greg Cole 33.42
Women - 3rd Ashley Gibson 33.30 (TAC womens record), 16th Lucy Reid 34.38 (pb), 33rd Nicole Taylor 36.12
Full results are at - results.sporthive.com/events/6323907162275840000/races/423535
Photos courtesy of Richard Owen.
National Cross Country Relays, at Mansfield, Saturday 4th November
Some videos loaded !
Full results are here - www.englishcrosscountry.co.uk/news/2017-xc-relays-results-all-age-groups/
It was one of the great days in the club's history as the senior men won a titanic dual with Aldershot to capture the title for the first time, whilst the under 20 men also took home the gold medals.
In summary -
Senior men 1st of 204 teams - Chris Olley fastest leg (with leg 1 adjustment)
Senior women - no team
Under 20 men 1st (Loughborough University were just ahead but do not count in the championship)
Under 20 women 25th
Under 17 men 6th
Under 17 women 24th
Under 15 boys 18th
Under 15 girls 30th
Under 13 boys 38th
Under 13 girls 5th
It was one of the great days in the club's history as the senior men won a titanic dual with Aldershot to capture the title for the first time, whilst the under 20 men also took home the gold medals.
In summary -
Senior men 1st of 204 teams - Chris Olley fastest leg (with leg 1 adjustment)
Senior women - no team
Under 20 men 1st (Loughborough University were just ahead but do not count in the championship)
Under 20 women 25th
Under 17 men 6th
Under 17 women 24th
Under 15 boys 18th
Under 15 girls 30th
Under 13 boys 38th
Under 13 girls 5th
Senior Men - George Duggan, Charlie Joslin-Allen, Ryan Driscoll, Chris Olley
Under 20 Men - James Puxty, Jamie Goodge, Alasdair Kinloch
Under 20 Men - James Puxty, Jamie Goodge, Alasdair Kinloch
More photos at www.tonbridgeac.co.uk Scrapbook page or on Mark Hookway Facebook page
TAC Fantasy Cross Country League - Race 2 update, Kent League 28th October
Ian Crawley has written his blog and updated the league tables.
Richard Tosh, Brian Buckwell and Mark Pitcairn-Knowles have teams at the top of the league table.
See the Fantasy League page for all the details.
Richard Tosh, Brian Buckwell and Mark Pitcairn-Knowles have teams at the top of the league table.
See the Fantasy League page for all the details.
National Cross Country Relay Championships at Mansfield, Saturday 4th November
A year ago James Taylor completed a preview of the Mansfield course. See the video below.
Whether you are competing, spectating or not even going its quite entertaining !
Whether you are competing, spectating or not even going its quite entertaining !
Chris Olley gains first senior international selection
Chris Olley has been rewarded for his recent National Road Relay performance with his first England senior international vest. He will run in the Armagh 5K road race that takes place in Northern Ireland in February.
Episode 24 of Trackside Podcast now live
The latest episode of Trackside Podcast is now available to listen to. See the Trackside Podcast page for full details. This week on Trackside we discuss finances in our sport plus the England Commonwealth Games selections.
We also had Cathy Hughes making her debut alongside Alex Hookway, Mark Hookway, Pete Brenchley and Lewis Church.
Get in touch via Twitter (@tracksidepod), Facebook (www.facebook.com/tracksidepod) or email ([email protected])
We also had Cathy Hughes making her debut alongside Alex Hookway, Mark Hookway, Pete Brenchley and Lewis Church.
Get in touch via Twitter (@tracksidepod), Facebook (www.facebook.com/tracksidepod) or email ([email protected])
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This week's Trackside Podcast Team (clockwise from top left)
Pete Brenchley, Mark Hookway, Lewis Church, Alex Hookway and Cathy Hughes
Pete Brenchley, Mark Hookway, Lewis Church, Alex Hookway and Cathy Hughes