July 2015
Saturday 5km parkruns, 1st August
On what is otherwise a quiet weekend of action there were plenty of Tonbridge runners at various parkruns -
Tunbridge Wells - 1st Dan Bradley 16.40 (this was the nominated TAC Summer Grand Prix event.
Dartford - 1st Corey De'Ath 16.12
Maidstone - 1st Graeme Saker 17.23
Evesham - 1st James Taylor 17.03
Tonbridge - 1st Stuart Brown 16.16, 2nd Julian Rendall 16.17. Steve Fennell started late and missed the start, but recorded 16.09 on his own watch. I am pretty sure that Polly Pitcairn-Knowles was the first lady home.
Also Toby Ross completed his 50th parkrun and Dan Schofield was celebrating his birthday with a run.
More details to follow but full results will be at - http://www.parkrun.org.uk/results/firstfinishers/
Tunbridge Wells - 1st Dan Bradley 16.40 (this was the nominated TAC Summer Grand Prix event.
Dartford - 1st Corey De'Ath 16.12
Maidstone - 1st Graeme Saker 17.23
Evesham - 1st James Taylor 17.03
Tonbridge - 1st Stuart Brown 16.16, 2nd Julian Rendall 16.17. Steve Fennell started late and missed the start, but recorded 16.09 on his own watch. I am pretty sure that Polly Pitcairn-Knowles was the first lady home.
Also Toby Ross completed his 50th parkrun and Dan Schofield was celebrating his birthday with a run.
More details to follow but full results will be at - http://www.parkrun.org.uk/results/firstfinishers/
Watford Open Meeting, Wednesday 29th July
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Fifteen TAC athletes toed the line at Watford and achieved 10 personal bests and three seasons bests between them.
Summary results are on the Results 2015 page and full results are at http://www.watfordharriers.org.uk/indexnc.htm
Over 1500m the fastest TAC athlete in action was Corey De'Ath (3.57.00), whilst there were personal bests for Alasdair Kinloch (4.01.10), Stuart Brown (4.09.97), Alex Hookway (4.10.74), Jordan Saul (4.22.59), Bede Pitcairn-Knowles (4.26.00) and Alice Wood (4.49.79).
In the 3000m James West made a late decision to race, having felt unwell and ran a pb of 8.30.99. He was just ahead of Ben Cole (8.31.10), who ran a massive pb, whilst Tim Faes trimmed his own 8.40.37. In race 2, Michael Ellis set a pb of 9.21.58.
Summary results are on the Results 2015 page and full results are at http://www.watfordharriers.org.uk/indexnc.htm
Over 1500m the fastest TAC athlete in action was Corey De'Ath (3.57.00), whilst there were personal bests for Alasdair Kinloch (4.01.10), Stuart Brown (4.09.97), Alex Hookway (4.10.74), Jordan Saul (4.22.59), Bede Pitcairn-Knowles (4.26.00) and Alice Wood (4.49.79).
In the 3000m James West made a late decision to race, having felt unwell and ran a pb of 8.30.99. He was just ahead of Ben Cole (8.31.10), who ran a massive pb, whilst Tim Faes trimmed his own 8.40.37. In race 2, Michael Ellis set a pb of 9.21.58.
Welsh International Games, at Cardiff, Wednesday 29th July
Miles Weatherseed made his international debut, competing for the England under 20 team, in the mile. He finished a close second in 4.19, in a tactical race, which saw him close with a 1.59 last 800m and a 55 second last lap.
Parkrun - TAC Summer Grand Prix - Latest from Mark Pitcairn-Knowles
'JT' is one of three to have completed 4 races and has set the initial target, although he can continue to improve on this if he betters any of his existing results. The latest table is below.
There is a qualifying event at Tunbridge Wells this coming Saturday 1st August and also at Tonbridge on 8th August.
There is a qualifying event at Tunbridge Wells this coming Saturday 1st August and also at Tonbridge on 8th August.
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UK Youth Development League (u17/20), at Crawley, Sunday 26th July
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TAC won this final match to clinch second place in the division and so gain promotion back to the top level.
One of my highlights of the day was seeing Kiri Marsh and Holly Gordon, waiting at the finish with a few of the other 3000m runners, to greet the last runner home. This meant standing in the wet and cold for the best part of two minutes, so well done girls.
In the under 20 mens age group there were A-string wins for Toby Ralph, who front ran 1.57.8 pb at 800m, Corey De'Ath (3000m) and Stuart Brown (2000m steeplechase in 6.32.6 (pb).
The under 20 women's events saw wins for Hannah Czarnowski (800m in 2.22.7) plus Alice Wood (1500m in 4.56.1) and it was good to see these two racing so well.
None of the under 17 men's distance runners claimed an A-string victory, but credit goes to Sam Crick for a 4.12.3 pb at 1500m, where he placed second.
Alice Ralph (1500m in 4.52.6) claimed another victory in the u17s, whilst Polly Pitcairn-Knowles won the 1500m steeplechase in 5.34.4.
Full results are on the Results 2015 page, with more details to follow.
One of my highlights of the day was seeing Kiri Marsh and Holly Gordon, waiting at the finish with a few of the other 3000m runners, to greet the last runner home. This meant standing in the wet and cold for the best part of two minutes, so well done girls.
In the under 20 mens age group there were A-string wins for Toby Ralph, who front ran 1.57.8 pb at 800m, Corey De'Ath (3000m) and Stuart Brown (2000m steeplechase in 6.32.6 (pb).
The under 20 women's events saw wins for Hannah Czarnowski (800m in 2.22.7) plus Alice Wood (1500m in 4.56.1) and it was good to see these two racing so well.
None of the under 17 men's distance runners claimed an A-string victory, but credit goes to Sam Crick for a 4.12.3 pb at 1500m, where he placed second.
Alice Ralph (1500m in 4.52.6) claimed another victory in the u17s, whilst Polly Pitcairn-Knowles won the 1500m steeplechase in 5.34.4.
Full results are on the Results 2015 page, with more details to follow.
South of England Under 13 Inter Counties, at Kingston, Sunday 26th July
There were three TAC distance runners competing for the Kent under 13 team.
James Crawley finished 2nd in the A-string 800m in 2.21.07 (pb by 1.6s)
Katie Burgess was 4th in the A-string 800m in 2.25.59
Joe Pullman was 12th in the B-string 800m in 2.32.09.
In the non scoring 800s Fraser Gordon ran 2.25.52 and Megan Moore 2.45.87. Fraser's was a pb by 5.9s, as he continues to be one of the most improved runners this year.
James Crawley finished 2nd in the A-string 800m in 2.21.07 (pb by 1.6s)
Katie Burgess was 4th in the A-string 800m in 2.25.59
Joe Pullman was 12th in the B-string 800m in 2.32.09.
In the non scoring 800s Fraser Gordon ran 2.25.52 and Megan Moore 2.45.87. Fraser's was a pb by 5.9s, as he continues to be one of the most improved runners this year.
Magor Marsh 10k road race, incorporating National Masters Championships, Sunday 26th July
Graeme Saker finished 25th overall in the race in 35.45, with Phil Coleman (37.38) and Cain Bradley (43.15) making up the winning men's over 50 team.
Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles was third over 50 lady in 44.54, with Maurice Marchant (49.55), the other TAC competitor.
Full results are at - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bwt3q0Q68fnBOGo1QW5JcW1TWEE/view
Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles was third over 50 lady in 44.54, with Maurice Marchant (49.55), the other TAC competitor.
Full results are at - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bwt3q0Q68fnBOGo1QW5JcW1TWEE/view
The Deal Dinosaur 10k road race, Sunday 26th July
Dan Watt ran 33.56 to win this 10k road race, with Greg Cole in 5th in 34.57.
Full results are at - http://niceworkevents.blogspot.co.uk
Full results are at - http://niceworkevents.blogspot.co.uk
Saturday 5km parkruns, 25th July
There were TAC runners in both the 'local' parkruns -
Tonbridge - 1st Dan Bradley 16.29, 2nd Julian Rendall 16.32, 3rd James Taylor 16.54, 1st Female Tilly Hall 21.14
Tunbridge Wells - 1st Andrew Mercer 17.39
Tonbridge - 1st Dan Bradley 16.29, 2nd Julian Rendall 16.32, 3rd James Taylor 16.54, 1st Female Tilly Hall 21.14
Tunbridge Wells - 1st Andrew Mercer 17.39
La Plagne running festival, Friday 24th July ....whilst on holiday
Max and Euan Nicholls raced up and down for 11km with 600m of climb in the ski resort of La Plagne. This was part of the 6D weekend running festival, the main race was 66km up to the glacier. Max won by 3 minutes in 55 mins with Euan really giving it all to come 4th overall and 2nd in his age category.
Euan and Max Nicholls
This week's 'Big Hitters' - the top personal bests and debuts in the last week
16th to 23rd July
Biggest pbs -
400m Hannah Czarnowski (u20) 61.51 (improvement of 0.4s)
800m - Dan Seagrove (u17) 2.03.83 (improvement of 10.7s), Kathleen Faes (u15) 800m 2.12.33 (improvement of 2.4s)
1200m - Katie Goodge (u13) 4.11.84 (improvement of 1.3s)
1500m - Tim Faes (u20) 4.03.57 (improvement of 8.9s), Lizzie Miller (u15) 4.56.36 (improvement 0.7s)
3000m - James Puxty 9.08.5 (improvement of 0.8s)
5000m - Ben Cole (sm) 14.38.38 (improvement 9.8s)
Best debuts -
Nicole Taylor 5000m 17.10.72
Club Records -
Kathleen Faes (u15) 800m 2.12.33
Kathleen Faes (u15) 3000m 10.00.17
John Harley (m60) 10k 39.47
400m Hannah Czarnowski (u20) 61.51 (improvement of 0.4s)
800m - Dan Seagrove (u17) 2.03.83 (improvement of 10.7s), Kathleen Faes (u15) 800m 2.12.33 (improvement of 2.4s)
1200m - Katie Goodge (u13) 4.11.84 (improvement of 1.3s)
1500m - Tim Faes (u20) 4.03.57 (improvement of 8.9s), Lizzie Miller (u15) 4.56.36 (improvement 0.7s)
3000m - James Puxty 9.08.5 (improvement of 0.8s)
5000m - Ben Cole (sm) 14.38.38 (improvement 9.8s)
Best debuts -
Nicole Taylor 5000m 17.10.72
Club Records -
Kathleen Faes (u15) 800m 2.12.33
Kathleen Faes (u15) 3000m 10.00.17
John Harley (m60) 10k 39.47
British Milers Club and Cambridge Harriers Open Meeting, Wednesday 22nd July
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Kathleen Faes broke the TAC club under 15 girls 800 metres record with a 2.12.33 clocking. This removed 1.8 seconds from the previous time, set by Julie Adkin (Goodge) back in 1985. This was Kathleen's second club record within a few days, having set a 3000m mark last Saturday.
Simon Fraser had started the TAC distance runners proceedings with an excellent 2.04.26 seasons best in the open 800 metres. This was Simon's best time for eight years, showing he is remotivated, as the M40 age group beckons in 2016.
James West (u20) finished second in the British Milers Club 800m A-race, with a new pb of 1.50.81, to go second on this years TAC overall mens rankings. The other 800m pb came from Michael Ellis (u20) with 2.05.66.
The only TAC athlete in the 1500m was Tim Faes, who took nine seconds from his best with a 4.03.57 pb.
To finish off the night Nicole Taylor made her 5000m debut and ran an excellent 17.10.72 (also passing 3k in a seasons best.
Hannah Czarnowski raced over 400m and found herself in the women's invitation race, where she finished 5th in a 61.51 pb.
Summary results are on the Results 2015 page.
Simon Fraser had started the TAC distance runners proceedings with an excellent 2.04.26 seasons best in the open 800 metres. This was Simon's best time for eight years, showing he is remotivated, as the M40 age group beckons in 2016.
James West (u20) finished second in the British Milers Club 800m A-race, with a new pb of 1.50.81, to go second on this years TAC overall mens rankings. The other 800m pb came from Michael Ellis (u20) with 2.05.66.
The only TAC athlete in the 1500m was Tim Faes, who took nine seconds from his best with a 4.03.57 pb.
To finish off the night Nicole Taylor made her 5000m debut and ran an excellent 17.10.72 (also passing 3k in a seasons best.
Hannah Czarnowski raced over 400m and found herself in the women's invitation race, where she finished 5th in a 61.51 pb.
Summary results are on the Results 2015 page.
Blackheath Open Meeting at Bromley, Monday 20th July
Despite windy conditions there were plenty of TAC pbs at Bromley, on Monday evening. So far reported -
400m Jamie Brown 53.11, 800m Ben Murphy 2.00.64, Dan Seagrove 2.03.83, 1500m Euan Nicholls 4.10.55, Polly Pitcairn-Knowles 4.59.64. These were all personal bests.
400m Jamie Brown 53.11, 800m Ben Murphy 2.00.64, Dan Seagrove 2.03.83, 1500m Euan Nicholls 4.10.55, Polly Pitcairn-Knowles 4.59.64. These were all personal bests.
Southern Counties Under 17s Inter Counties, at Little Marlow (High Wycombe), Sunday 19th July
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TAC results -
800m - 2nd Alice Ralph 2.18.0
1500m - 5th Jamie Goodge 4.14.1
3000m - 2nd James Puxty 9.08.5 (pb), Bede Pitcairn-Knowles 9.45.4
1500m steeplechase - 2nd Sam Crick 4.38.3
Full results are on the Results 2015 page.
800m - 2nd Alice Ralph 2.18.0
1500m - 5th Jamie Goodge 4.14.1
3000m - 2nd James Puxty 9.08.5 (pb), Bede Pitcairn-Knowles 9.45.4
1500m steeplechase - 2nd Sam Crick 4.38.3
Full results are on the Results 2015 page.
Romney Marsh 10km road race, Sunday 19th July
Marcin Urbanowsk, Dan Bradley and Dan Watt placed 1st, 2nd and 3rd in this 10km road race. Apparently, Marcin and Dan B arrived late, due to a mix up regarding the start time and Marcin started around 30 seconds behind the field.
Marcin ran around 31.55 for the distance, although the official time was shown as 32.24. Dan B ran 33.02, Dan W ran 33.52, with Greg Cole 5th in 34.35 and Cain Bradley 44.48, Pat Hollands 54.23. Full results are at - http://niceworkevents.blogspot.co.uk
Marcin ran around 31.55 for the distance, although the official time was shown as 32.24. Dan B ran 33.02, Dan W ran 33.52, with Greg Cole 5th in 34.35 and Cain Bradley 44.48, Pat Hollands 54.23. Full results are at - http://niceworkevents.blogspot.co.uk
Pat Hollands, Greg Cole, Dan Watt, Cain Bradley, Marcin Urbanowski, Dan Bradley
Great Newham London Run, 10k road race, Olympic Park, London, Sunday 19th July
John Harley lowered his TAC over 60 age group, 10k road race record to 39.47 at Newham.
John finished overall 152nd from a reported, 12000 entrants ! He was the first over 60 to finish.
Results are available at http://www.greatrun.org/myresults
John finished overall 152nd from a reported, 12000 entrants ! He was the first over 60 to finish.
Results are available at http://www.greatrun.org/myresults
European Under 20 Championships, at Eskilstuna, Sweden, Saturday 18th July
Chris Olley put in a brave effort to finish 11th of the 27 starters in the under 20 men's 5000 metres. In what turned out to be a very slow and tactical race (for them). Chris ran 14.51.22 and described the race as one of the toughest that he has ever raced. He has now completed his season and will have a rest, before building again for the Autumn.
Full results are at www.european-athletics.org
Below are the only photos that I have so far !
Full results are at www.european-athletics.org
Below are the only photos that I have so far !
Chris (left) with Gus Cockle and Alex George (winner) his GB 5000m team mates.
Before the race
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After the race !
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Schools International, at Grangemouth, Scotland, Saturday 18th July
Alasdair Kinloch finished second in the 3000m, losing by less than a second, in 8.58.24. Full results are at -
http://www.thepowerof10.info/results/results.aspx?meetingid=134085&pagenum=1#3000
http://www.thepowerof10.info/results/results.aspx?meetingid=134085&pagenum=1#3000
Alasdair Kinloch - competed for England Schools over 3000 metres
British Milers Club Grand Prix Meeting, at Oxford, Sunday 18th July
There were four TAC distance runners in action at this meeting.
Ben Cole ran the biggest personal best with a 5000 metres in 14.38.38, whilst Dom Brown improved his mile best to 4.06.74.
Over 800 metres both Sean Molloy (1,51.73) and , James West (1.52.78) were not at their very best.
Ben Cole ran the biggest personal best with a 5000 metres in 14.38.38, whilst Dom Brown improved his mile best to 4.06.74.
Over 800 metres both Sean Molloy (1,51.73) and , James West (1.52.78) were not at their very best.
South of England 3000 metre championships (under 15 and 17) at Bedford, Saturday 18th July
Kathleen Faes broke the TAC club under 15 record, as she won the Southern 3000 metres title in 10.00 (official time awaited). Then in the under 17 men's race, Sam Crick ran 9.08 to win the bronze medal.
Conditions were very warm and windy, for the mid afternoon races and both could expect to go a lot quicker.
Conditions were very warm and windy, for the mid afternoon races and both could expect to go a lot quicker.
Kathleen Faes - 1st in under 15 girls 3000 metres
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Sam Crick - 3rd in under 17 men's 3000 metres
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UK Youth Development League (under 13/15), at Croydon, Saturday 18th July
TAC placed fifth of the six clubs in this final match. This secured the club's premiership status for next year.
Full results are on the Results 2015 page.
From a distance running point of view there were personal bests for Katie Burgess (u13) at 800m with 2.24.37 and Lizzie Miller (u15) 1500m in 4.56.36. Katie won her A-string race. Katie Goodge once again lowered her 1200m pb to 4.11.84.
Full results are on the Results 2015 page.
From a distance running point of view there were personal bests for Katie Burgess (u13) at 800m with 2.24.37 and Lizzie Miller (u15) 1500m in 4.56.36. Katie won her A-string race. Katie Goodge once again lowered her 1200m pb to 4.11.84.
Snowdon International, Super Cup race, Llanberis, Wales, Saturday 18th July
Max Nicholls won the 'super cup' race, up Snowdon, which is an uphill only mountain event. See http://www.snowdonrace.co.uk, with race results at - http://www.tdl.ltd.uk/race-results.php?event=1980
Saturday 5km parkruns
A few results coming in -
Tunbridge Wells - 1st James Taylor 17.14
Tonbridge - TAC first 6 home - Dan Bradley, Julian Rendall, Stuart Brown, Andrew Mercer, Simon Fraser (17.41 pb), Ollie Dunn, 1st female Polly Pitcairn-Knowles
Shorne Woods - Corey De'Ath 16.24 and course record
Tunbridge Wells - 1st James Taylor 17.14
Tonbridge - TAC first 6 home - Dan Bradley, Julian Rendall, Stuart Brown, Andrew Mercer, Simon Fraser (17.41 pb), Ollie Dunn, 1st female Polly Pitcairn-Knowles
Shorne Woods - Corey De'Ath 16.24 and course record
Ashford Podplus 5km road race, Friday 17th July
James Puxty ran a very good 16.45 to won the latest in the series of this evening 5k road race.
Full results can be found at - http://niceworkevents.blogspot.co.uk
Full results can be found at - http://niceworkevents.blogspot.co.uk
This week's 'Big Hitters' - the top personal bests and debuts in the last week
6th to 15th July
Biggest pbs -
400m Sam Crick (u17) 56.14 (improvement of 10.7s)
800m - Ollie Harding (u20) 2.05.71 (improvement of 19.3s)
1 mile - Jamie Thompson (u15) 5.19.74 (improvement of 34.0s), Katie Goodge 5.47.36 (improvement of 28.1s)
3000m - Ellen Crombie (u15) 10.51.85 (improvement of 25.4s), James Puxty 9.09.39 (improvement of 8.7s)
Best debuts -
Clara Tyler (u15) 1 mile 5.39.46, Charlie Lindsay (u17) 3000m 9.57.88
Club Records -
Ellen Crombie (u15) 3000m 10.51.85
Graeme Saker (m50) 1 mile 4.57.3
John Harley (m60) 1 mile 5.48.42 and 3000m 11.21.83
400m Sam Crick (u17) 56.14 (improvement of 10.7s)
800m - Ollie Harding (u20) 2.05.71 (improvement of 19.3s)
1 mile - Jamie Thompson (u15) 5.19.74 (improvement of 34.0s), Katie Goodge 5.47.36 (improvement of 28.1s)
3000m - Ellen Crombie (u15) 10.51.85 (improvement of 25.4s), James Puxty 9.09.39 (improvement of 8.7s)
Best debuts -
Clara Tyler (u15) 1 mile 5.39.46, Charlie Lindsay (u17) 3000m 9.57.88
Club Records -
Ellen Crombie (u15) 3000m 10.51.85
Graeme Saker (m50) 1 mile 4.57.3
John Harley (m60) 1 mile 5.48.42 and 3000m 11.21.83
Watford Open Meeting, Wednesday 15th July
Race videos now loaded !
This was probably the best open meeting of the season so far, as it was noticeable how many personal best were being run, some by athletes who have had an up and down season so far. For TAC distance runners it was a perfect night with a 100%, 7/7 ratio of pbs to races.
James West kicked off the evening for TAC with an 800 metres in the British Milers Club Gold Standard A race, where he ran a pb of 1.51.62, to shave 0.03s from his best time. This moved James from 8th to 3rd on the 2015 TAC club rankings.
Next up was Dom Brown, in the BMC 1500m A race and he gave it everything to run a pb of 3.46.76, which was a 1.5s improvement. This moved Dom up one place to 3rd on the 2015 TAC club rankings, slipping ahead of George Duggan.
In the BMC Mens 1500m B race Luca Russo was on track for a performance well below 3.50, until about 150 metres to go. Hanging on for all he had he ran 3.51.17 to finally go sub 3.52 and take 0.9s from his best. Luca is 7th on the club rankings.
There were 28 open 800 metre races and Hannah Czarnowski was in race 11. Hannah ran a terrific 2.17.98 to improve her season's best by more than three seconds and her pb by 1.5s. This moved her up one place to fourth on the TAC 2015 rankings. That pb was two years old. Similarly, Alice Ralph, in race 13, lowered her pb to 2.16.42, which was her first time under 2.17 and underlined her third position in the TAC list for 2015.
Ollie Harding had the biggest pb of the night, running 2.05.71, to finally beat his 2012 best of 2.25.0 ! Unfortunately for Ollie, I missed his race and so there is no video of his fine performance (everyone should try and wear a TAC vest at these open meetings).
Finally, Stuart Brown had a bitter-sweet performance, as he had his best race of the season, over any distance. He ran 2.00.19, to improve by more than five seconds, but just missed out on a sub 2 clocking.
Full results are at - http://www.watfordharriers.org.uk/indexnc.htm
James West kicked off the evening for TAC with an 800 metres in the British Milers Club Gold Standard A race, where he ran a pb of 1.51.62, to shave 0.03s from his best time. This moved James from 8th to 3rd on the 2015 TAC club rankings.
Next up was Dom Brown, in the BMC 1500m A race and he gave it everything to run a pb of 3.46.76, which was a 1.5s improvement. This moved Dom up one place to 3rd on the 2015 TAC club rankings, slipping ahead of George Duggan.
In the BMC Mens 1500m B race Luca Russo was on track for a performance well below 3.50, until about 150 metres to go. Hanging on for all he had he ran 3.51.17 to finally go sub 3.52 and take 0.9s from his best. Luca is 7th on the club rankings.
There were 28 open 800 metre races and Hannah Czarnowski was in race 11. Hannah ran a terrific 2.17.98 to improve her season's best by more than three seconds and her pb by 1.5s. This moved her up one place to fourth on the TAC 2015 rankings. That pb was two years old. Similarly, Alice Ralph, in race 13, lowered her pb to 2.16.42, which was her first time under 2.17 and underlined her third position in the TAC list for 2015.
Ollie Harding had the biggest pb of the night, running 2.05.71, to finally beat his 2012 best of 2.25.0 ! Unfortunately for Ollie, I missed his race and so there is no video of his fine performance (everyone should try and wear a TAC vest at these open meetings).
Finally, Stuart Brown had a bitter-sweet performance, as he had his best race of the season, over any distance. He ran 2.00.19, to improve by more than five seconds, but just missed out on a sub 2 clocking.
Full results are at - http://www.watfordharriers.org.uk/indexnc.htm
Dartford Open Meeting, Wednesday 15th July
Graeme Saker ran 1 mile in 4.57.3, to take a huge amount from the Tonbridge AC over 50 age group record, at Dartford. He was 5th in the race.
Alasdair Kinloch - selected for England Schools team for Home International - July 2015
Alasdair Kinloch has been selected to run the 3000 metres for the England Schools team, that competes in the home international on Saturday, in Scotland.
Sunday news, 12th July
Its always good to hear of athletes doing well after difficult spells and so today was particularly enjoyable, with four runners 'reporting in' and being pleased with their runs.
John Harley set a new club record for the over 60 age group at 3000 metres with 11.21.83. This was achieved at the Medway and Maidstone Open Meeting, despite quite windy conditions.
At the same meet Jamie Brown ran 400 metres in 53.11 for a personal best, whilst Jordan Saul took four seconds from his seasons best at 800m with 2.08.71. James Crombie (u13) ran an 800m pb of 2.28.03. Full results of the Medway and Maidstone open meeting are now on the Results 2015 page.
At Crawley and representing Kent in the inter counties Hannah Czarnowski ran 7.44.77 for 2000 metres steeplechase, which was a 19.3 second improvement on her pb. This placed her 4th in the race. For once Hannah had the 'luxury' of not having raced in various other events before the steeplechase, which she often does in league matches. Hannah is now ranked 11th in the UK at the distance on Power of 10.
Joe Watts finished 10th in the Uckfield Lions 10k in 42.38. Full results are on the Results 2015 page.
John Harley set a new club record for the over 60 age group at 3000 metres with 11.21.83. This was achieved at the Medway and Maidstone Open Meeting, despite quite windy conditions.
At the same meet Jamie Brown ran 400 metres in 53.11 for a personal best, whilst Jordan Saul took four seconds from his seasons best at 800m with 2.08.71. James Crombie (u13) ran an 800m pb of 2.28.03. Full results of the Medway and Maidstone open meeting are now on the Results 2015 page.
At Crawley and representing Kent in the inter counties Hannah Czarnowski ran 7.44.77 for 2000 metres steeplechase, which was a 19.3 second improvement on her pb. This placed her 4th in the race. For once Hannah had the 'luxury' of not having raced in various other events before the steeplechase, which she often does in league matches. Hannah is now ranked 11th in the UK at the distance on Power of 10.
Joe Watts finished 10th in the Uckfield Lions 10k in 42.38. Full results are on the Results 2015 page.
English Schools Championships at Gateshead, Saturday 11th July - Day 2
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TAC had a terrific day at the championships, with distance runners picking up four medals.
Kathleen Faes front ran to a commanding victory in the Junior Girls 1500 metres.
Alasdair Kinloch won a silver medal in a personal best of 8.41.01 in the Inter Boys 3000m. Jamie Goodge placed 16th in the same race.
George Duggan won the Senior Boys 1500m and was followed home by Miles Weatherseed in third.
On top of these medals from the distance runners, Joe Fuggle won the Inter Boys 400m hurdles.
Phoebe Barker was a fine 5th in the inter girls 3000m, with a big pb of 9.57.86
Full results are at - http://www.esaa.net/v2/2015/tf/national/results/results.php?fname=instruct&age=ib
Kathleen Faes front ran to a commanding victory in the Junior Girls 1500 metres.
Alasdair Kinloch won a silver medal in a personal best of 8.41.01 in the Inter Boys 3000m. Jamie Goodge placed 16th in the same race.
George Duggan won the Senior Boys 1500m and was followed home by Miles Weatherseed in third.
On top of these medals from the distance runners, Joe Fuggle won the Inter Boys 400m hurdles.
Phoebe Barker was a fine 5th in the inter girls 3000m, with a big pb of 9.57.86
Full results are at - http://www.esaa.net/v2/2015/tf/national/results/results.php?fname=instruct&age=ib
TAC Parkrun Summer Grand Prix - latest
There was a relatively low turn out of TAC members at Tonbridge yesterday saw Sam Crick top the age graded results to take 15 points and move into equal 4th place. Other than that none of the present leaders took part, JT, Cain Bradley and Steve Keywood occupy the first three places. After 5 races of the 10 no one has yet posted 4 results, although there are several with 3 scores. Next race is at Tonbridge on the 25th July.
Mark Pitcairn-Knowles
Mark Pitcairn-Knowles
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Saturday 5km parkruns, 11th July
There were TAC runners in action at a number of parkrun locations, with a few 'first' places -
Tonbridge - Steve Fennell 16.30
Tunbridge Wells - Dan Watt 17.52
Dartford - Corey De'Ath 16.03, with 2nd Dan Bradley 16.10
Ashford - 1st female Abianne Coates 20.50
Full results are at - http://www.parkrun.org.uk/results/firstfinishers/
Tonbridge - Steve Fennell 16.30
Tunbridge Wells - Dan Watt 17.52
Dartford - Corey De'Ath 16.03, with 2nd Dan Bradley 16.10
Ashford - 1st female Abianne Coates 20.50
Full results are at - http://www.parkrun.org.uk/results/firstfinishers/
English Schools Championships at Gateshead, Friday 10th July - Day 1
Kathleen Faes qualified very comfortably in the Junior Girls 1500m heats to make Saturday's final, whilst Sian Driscoll did not qualify in the Senior Girls 800m. Kathleen ran 4.34.17 and Sian 2.19.64.
Non distance runners news - Alfie Scopes won the Inter Boys Discus.
Non distance runners news - Alfie Scopes won the Inter Boys Discus.
The Standard Chartered Great City Race, 5km, in London, Thursday 9th July
Harry Paton finished 16th in the Standard Chartered City 5km road race on Thursday evening, in London. He ran 16.23 to show that he continues back to full fitness. Full results are on the Results 2015 page.
Henry Pearce also raced and was unofficially second in around 15.20 (Phil Wicks won in 14.43) but had not been registered correctly by his company. Henry therefore doesn't appear in the official results.
Henry Pearce also raced and was unofficially second in around 15.20 (Phil Wicks won in 14.43) but had not been registered correctly by his company. Henry therefore doesn't appear in the official results.
Tonbridge AC Evening Open Meeting, Tuesday 7th July
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The open meeting was an opportunity for some to take on the rarely run 1 mile distance, where Tilly Hall and Bede Pitcairn-Knowles recorded the fastest TAC female and male times, on the night. John Harley set a club over 55 and 60 record.
There was another club record in the 3000m set by Ellen Crombie, with some impressive debuts, by some of the TAC contingent.
One of the highlights was seeing Ben Brooks inflict a convincing defeat on his dad, Steve' over 200m.
Full track results are on the Results 2015 page. There will be plenty more photos on the Scrapbook at www.tonbridgeac.co.uk
There was another club record in the 3000m set by Ellen Crombie, with some impressive debuts, by some of the TAC contingent.
One of the highlights was seeing Ben Brooks inflict a convincing defeat on his dad, Steve' over 200m.
Full track results are on the Results 2015 page. There will be plenty more photos on the Scrapbook at www.tonbridgeac.co.uk
Ellen Crombie - TAC under 15 record at 3000 metres
John Harley (352) - TAC over 60 record in the mile
Chris Olley selected for GB under 20 team for European Championships
Chris Olley has been selected for the Great Britain team to compete in the European under 20 championships later this month.
Chris will represent GB in the 5000 metres final, which takes place on Saturday 18th July, in Eskilstuna, Sweden. It will be his second selection for the national team, having competed at the World Cross Country Championships, in China, back in March.
The nineteen year old attended Sevenoaks School and now studies at Imperial College in London, being a member of the Tonbridge club for almost five years. Chris was a relative late comer to the sport and really only started training seriously in his last couple of years at school. He has developed a very disciplined regime, despite being a first year Physics student at university. He had a very solid Winter’s training, which would see him consistently manage 70 miles in a week, with double day training sessions. Then come the Summer he has been able to add some faster work, including racing over the shorter 1500 metres distance regularly.
To gain selection Olley ran 14.18.41 for the 5000 metres, but has backed it up with personal bests of 3.52.06 for 1500m and 8.19.31 for 3000 metres this season. He is currently ranked 4th in the UK and 12th in Europe at the 5000 metres, within the age group.
The European under 20 championships take place between 16th and 19th July, so Chris will travel out to Sweden next week with the team.
Chris will represent GB in the 5000 metres final, which takes place on Saturday 18th July, in Eskilstuna, Sweden. It will be his second selection for the national team, having competed at the World Cross Country Championships, in China, back in March.
The nineteen year old attended Sevenoaks School and now studies at Imperial College in London, being a member of the Tonbridge club for almost five years. Chris was a relative late comer to the sport and really only started training seriously in his last couple of years at school. He has developed a very disciplined regime, despite being a first year Physics student at university. He had a very solid Winter’s training, which would see him consistently manage 70 miles in a week, with double day training sessions. Then come the Summer he has been able to add some faster work, including racing over the shorter 1500 metres distance regularly.
To gain selection Olley ran 14.18.41 for the 5000 metres, but has backed it up with personal bests of 3.52.06 for 1500m and 8.19.31 for 3000 metres this season. He is currently ranked 4th in the UK and 12th in Europe at the 5000 metres, within the age group.
The European under 20 championships take place between 16th and 19th July, so Chris will travel out to Sweden next week with the team.
Chris Olley - has made the GB under 20 team
This week's 'Big Hitters' - the top personal bests and debuts in the last week
29th June to 5th July
Biggest pbs -
400m Hannah Czarnowski (u20) 61.9 (improvement of 0.09s)
800m - Katie Goodge (u13) 2.37.01 (improvement of 14.1s), Gideon Goldring (u15) 2.29.29 (improvement of 6.0s)
1500m - Dan Blades (u17) 4.24.8 (improvement of 2.2s)
3000m - Simon Fraser (m35) 9.44.8 (improvement of 36.6s)
3000m steeplechase - Harry Paton (sm) 10.25.5 (improvement of 4.8s)
Best debuts -
Isaac Harding (u17) 1500m 4.31.5
Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles (w50) 5000m 22.26.5
400m Hannah Czarnowski (u20) 61.9 (improvement of 0.09s)
800m - Katie Goodge (u13) 2.37.01 (improvement of 14.1s), Gideon Goldring (u15) 2.29.29 (improvement of 6.0s)
1500m - Dan Blades (u17) 4.24.8 (improvement of 2.2s)
3000m - Simon Fraser (m35) 9.44.8 (improvement of 36.6s)
3000m steeplechase - Harry Paton (sm) 10.25.5 (improvement of 4.8s)
Best debuts -
Isaac Harding (u17) 1500m 4.31.5
Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles (w50) 5000m 22.26.5
Kent Young Athletes League, at Erith, Sunday 5th July
Overall the team finished 2nd to Blackheath, but both the under 13 and 15 girls squads were top in their matches.
Vita de Munck (u15) won the A string 800m in 2.29.12 and was TAC's only middle distance winner in division 1 of the league.
There were 800m pbs for Katie Goodge (u13), Ella de Munck (u13), James Crombie (u13), Steph Puxty (u15) and Gideon Goldring (u15).
See the summary and Full results on the Results 2015 page.
Vita de Munck (u15) won the A string 800m in 2.29.12 and was TAC's only middle distance winner in division 1 of the league.
There were 800m pbs for Katie Goodge (u13), Ella de Munck (u13), James Crombie (u13), Steph Puxty (u15) and Gideon Goldring (u15).
See the summary and Full results on the Results 2015 page.
Bewl 15 miles, multi terrain race, at Wadhurst, Sunday 5th July
Tonbridge AC runners took 1-2-3 at the Bewl 15 this morning, as Ben Cole won in 89.54, from Julian Rendall 91.57 and Greg Cole 92.30. Also amongst the results were Penny Pilbeam 1.58.14, Jim Maitland 2.06.19, Eva Kolivoskova-Martin 2.11.16 and Duncan Ralph 2.14.15.
Full results are at - http://niceworkevents.blogspot.co.uk
Full results are at - http://niceworkevents.blogspot.co.uk
South Coast Half Marathon, at Seaford, Sunday 5th July
Sally Musson continues to produce excellent results and finished 3rd in the South Coast Half Marathon in very wet conditions. Sally ran 98.44 to be third placed lady overall and of course was first in the over 60 category, with that sort of performance.
The ladies results are at - http://www.uktriathlon.co.uk/files/3814/3617/3825/half_female_2015.pdf
The ladies results are at - http://www.uktriathlon.co.uk/files/3814/3617/3825/half_female_2015.pdf
British Championships, at Birmingham, Saturday 4th July
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TAC had two runners who qualified and competed at the British Championships and both were having their first experience of the event. James West ran the 1500m and was in touch at the bell in his heat, but could not hold them on the last lap.
Ryan Driscoll had an extremely good race to finish 7th of the 14 finalists in the 3000 metres steeplechase, once again breaking nine minutes with 8.59.72.
Full results are at - http://www.britishathletics.org.uk/results/20150703_Birmingham/timetable/index/index.html
Ryan Driscoll had an extremely good race to finish 7th of the 14 finalists in the 3000 metres steeplechase, once again breaking nine minutes with 8.59.72.
Full results are at - http://www.britishathletics.org.uk/results/20150703_Birmingham/timetable/index/index.html
Southern Athletics League, at Chelmsford, Saturday 4th July
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TAC had the weakest squad out in this league so far this season, with many gaps on the team sheet and as a result finished fourth of the four teams in the match.
George Duggan won the 800 metres in 1.54.2 and there was an encouraging 3.58.0 from Sean Molloy to finish 2nd in the 1500m, having passed 800 in 2.13. However, the 'stars' of the show were once again Alice Ralph and Hannah Czarnowski. Alice ran 800m in 2.19.0, 400m in a pb of 62.4 and was not far off another pb in the 1500m, which she won in 4.52.1. Hannah did the same triple and set a 400m pb of 61.9. They then both ran a leg in the 4x400m relay !
Polly Pitcairn-Knowles won the womens 1500 metres steeplechase.
Full results are on the Results 2015 page.
George Duggan won the 800 metres in 1.54.2 and there was an encouraging 3.58.0 from Sean Molloy to finish 2nd in the 1500m, having passed 800 in 2.13. However, the 'stars' of the show were once again Alice Ralph and Hannah Czarnowski. Alice ran 800m in 2.19.0, 400m in a pb of 62.4 and was not far off another pb in the 1500m, which she won in 4.52.1. Hannah did the same triple and set a 400m pb of 61.9. They then both ran a leg in the 4x400m relay !
Polly Pitcairn-Knowles won the womens 1500 metres steeplechase.
Full results are on the Results 2015 page.
European Mountain Running Championships, in Madeira, Saturday 4th July
Max Nicholls led the GB under 20 men's team home and helped gain the team bronze medals. Max finished 5th overall. Full results are at - http://www.european-athletics.org/mm/Document/EventsMeetings/General/01/27/66/12/00_EMRCH2015-Results_JunM_IND_Neutral.pdf
Max Nicholls at the start
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Max Nicholls after the race
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English Schools Cup Final, at Bedford, Saturday 4th July
Judd School included a number of TAC athletes in their teams that had qualified for the English Schools Cup final. They finished 2nd in the junior boys (years 7 and 8) and a close 4th Inter boys (years 9 and 10). From a distance running point of view -
800m Juniors Toby Emm 2.10.2 (pb), Inters Tom Kendrick 2.01.7 (sb), Jesse Magorrian 2.02.9 (pb)
1500m Juniors James Kingston 4.52.5, Adam Van der Plas 5.04.6, Inters Dan Blades 4.24.8 (pb), Isaac Harding 4.31.5 (pb)
Full Results are at - http://www.esaa.net/v2/2015/tfcup/tfcup15results.php
800m Juniors Toby Emm 2.10.2 (pb), Inters Tom Kendrick 2.01.7 (sb), Jesse Magorrian 2.02.9 (pb)
1500m Juniors James Kingston 4.52.5, Adam Van der Plas 5.04.6, Inters Dan Blades 4.24.8 (pb), Isaac Harding 4.31.5 (pb)
Full Results are at - http://www.esaa.net/v2/2015/tfcup/tfcup15results.php
Saturday 5km parkruns, 4th July
There was a course record at Tunbridge Wells for Ben Cole in 16.20, which improved the previous best on the course by one second
Ellen Crombie ran an excellent pb of 18.43 at Maidstone, where she finished as first female and fourth overall.
Stuart Brown (17.33) was first at Tonbridge and Dan Watt (16.58) first at Margate. Dan's time was just away from the TAC best on the course, which was set by Alasdair Kinloch with 16.56.
James (19.12) and Stephanie Puxty (24.46) were first male and female at Lullingstone.
Full results at - http://www.parkrun.org.uk/results/firstfinishers/
Ellen Crombie ran an excellent pb of 18.43 at Maidstone, where she finished as first female and fourth overall.
Stuart Brown (17.33) was first at Tonbridge and Dan Watt (16.58) first at Margate. Dan's time was just away from the TAC best on the course, which was set by Alasdair Kinloch with 16.56.
James (19.12) and Stephanie Puxty (24.46) were first male and female at Lullingstone.
Full results at - http://www.parkrun.org.uk/results/firstfinishers/
Watford Open Meeting, Wednesday 1st July
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Six TAC distance runners were in action on a very warm evening at Watford.
There were 17 races at 1500 metres and Tonbridge had two competitors in the final and fastest one. Chris Olley (u20) ended up leading for much of the way before finishing third in 3.52.95, once again being less than a second away from his pb. One of those who sprinted by near the finish, was Donald Carter, who is now a fully fledged TAC member. Donald, also missed his own pb by just 0.09s, although running a season's best of 3.52.69.
Ben Reynolds, was at the front of the second, of three, 3000 metre races and was heading for a sub 9 performance, as an over 50, before a thigh strain caused him to slow a bit on the last lap. Ben ran 9.01.62, which I think places him in the top three in the World for the age group this year. He is due to race in the World Masters Championships, in France later this month.
Harry Paton ran 9.06.47 in the same race as Ben, which showed that he is regaining fitness, after injury in the Winter, whilst Jordan Saul ran a pb by 34.4s with 10.01.48.
The sixth TAC member racing was Michael Ellis (u20), who ran 4.20.98 for 1500m, which was disappointingly five seconds outside his recent pb.
Full results are at http://www.watfordharriers.org.uk/indexnc.htm with a summary on the Results 2015 page.
There were 17 races at 1500 metres and Tonbridge had two competitors in the final and fastest one. Chris Olley (u20) ended up leading for much of the way before finishing third in 3.52.95, once again being less than a second away from his pb. One of those who sprinted by near the finish, was Donald Carter, who is now a fully fledged TAC member. Donald, also missed his own pb by just 0.09s, although running a season's best of 3.52.69.
Ben Reynolds, was at the front of the second, of three, 3000 metre races and was heading for a sub 9 performance, as an over 50, before a thigh strain caused him to slow a bit on the last lap. Ben ran 9.01.62, which I think places him in the top three in the World for the age group this year. He is due to race in the World Masters Championships, in France later this month.
Harry Paton ran 9.06.47 in the same race as Ben, which showed that he is regaining fitness, after injury in the Winter, whilst Jordan Saul ran a pb by 34.4s with 10.01.48.
The sixth TAC member racing was Michael Ellis (u20), who ran 4.20.98 for 1500m, which was disappointingly five seconds outside his recent pb.
Full results are at http://www.watfordharriers.org.uk/indexnc.htm with a summary on the Results 2015 page.
Midweek updates, Tuesday 30th June
A few updates from the last 24 hours -
Simon Fraser ran 3000 metres in 9.44.8, at Ashford on Monday evening, in the South East veterans league. According to Power of 10 his only other 3k was the 10.21.4 a few weeks back, which makes it a 36.6s pb !
John Sanders has kindly supplied the full results from last Wednesday's National Prep Schools Championships, at Birmingham, which are on the Results 2015 page. It looks as though there were wins over 800 metres for Rebekah O'Brien, Ben Errington and Fin Croll.
Tonight (Tuesday), Dominic Brown has run 1500 metres in 3.48.29 to move up one place to fourth on the current Tonbridge AC rankings. Dom finished second in the British Milers Club A race at Trafford, near Manchester, to take 1.7 seconds from his personal best. Dom's race can be watched at www.runjumpthrow.com . He was in the mens A race.
Simon Fraser ran 3000 metres in 9.44.8, at Ashford on Monday evening, in the South East veterans league. According to Power of 10 his only other 3k was the 10.21.4 a few weeks back, which makes it a 36.6s pb !
John Sanders has kindly supplied the full results from last Wednesday's National Prep Schools Championships, at Birmingham, which are on the Results 2015 page. It looks as though there were wins over 800 metres for Rebekah O'Brien, Ben Errington and Fin Croll.
Tonight (Tuesday), Dominic Brown has run 1500 metres in 3.48.29 to move up one place to fourth on the current Tonbridge AC rankings. Dom finished second in the British Milers Club A race at Trafford, near Manchester, to take 1.7 seconds from his personal best. Dom's race can be watched at www.runjumpthrow.com . He was in the mens A race.
Dom Brown - 1500m pb of 3.48.29 at Trafford on Tuesday night
This week's 'Big Hitters' - the top personal bests and debuts in the last week
23rd to 28th June
Biggest pbs -
400m Tom Kendrick (u17) 52.99 (improvement of 0.7s)
800m - Ben Errington (u15) 2.12.41 (improvement of 1.8s), Rebekah O'Brien (u13) 2.28.51 (improvement of 4.3s)
1500m - Emilia Hope (u17) 5.30.47 (improvement of 5.1s), James West (u20) 3.44.80 (improvement of 1.7s)
3000m - James Puxty (u17) 9.18.05 (improvement of 38.4s), Kiri Marsh (u20) 11..16.85 (improvement of 22.2s)
5000m - Ben Cole (sm) 14.48.18 (improvement by 3.9s)
1500m steeplechase - Bede Pitcairn-Knowles (u17) 4.51.27 (improvement of 8.8s), Alice Ralph (u17) 5.21.45 (improvement of 6.6s)
2000m steeplechase - Stuart Brown (u20) 6.51.29 (improvement of 3.4s)
Best debuts -
Ollie Harding (u20) 3000m 9.47.39
Tom Dean (u17) 3000m 4.58.24 1500m steeplechase
Club Records
Kathleen Faes (u15) 4.27.67 1500m
Alice Ralph (u17) 5.21.45 1500m steeplechase
400m Tom Kendrick (u17) 52.99 (improvement of 0.7s)
800m - Ben Errington (u15) 2.12.41 (improvement of 1.8s), Rebekah O'Brien (u13) 2.28.51 (improvement of 4.3s)
1500m - Emilia Hope (u17) 5.30.47 (improvement of 5.1s), James West (u20) 3.44.80 (improvement of 1.7s)
3000m - James Puxty (u17) 9.18.05 (improvement of 38.4s), Kiri Marsh (u20) 11..16.85 (improvement of 22.2s)
5000m - Ben Cole (sm) 14.48.18 (improvement by 3.9s)
1500m steeplechase - Bede Pitcairn-Knowles (u17) 4.51.27 (improvement of 8.8s), Alice Ralph (u17) 5.21.45 (improvement of 6.6s)
2000m steeplechase - Stuart Brown (u20) 6.51.29 (improvement of 3.4s)
Best debuts -
Ollie Harding (u20) 3000m 9.47.39
Tom Dean (u17) 3000m 4.58.24 1500m steeplechase
Club Records
Kathleen Faes (u15) 4.27.67 1500m
Alice Ralph (u17) 5.21.45 1500m steeplechase
UK Youth Development League, Under 17s and 20s, at Croydon, Sunday 28th June
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Tonbridge finished fourth of the six clubs in the match, but still retain an overall second place and a chance of promotion.
The highlight, from a distance running point of view, was Alice Ralph breaking the club under 17 women's 1500 metres steeplechase record with 5.21.45. Alice won the race having earlier raced to a 1500 metres win, also in a pb of 4.51.95.
There were a mass of other personal bests and wins by the distance runners and I have shown these, plus the winners in the photo slideshow below.
Full results and a sumamry are on the Results 2015 page.
The highlight, from a distance running point of view, was Alice Ralph breaking the club under 17 women's 1500 metres steeplechase record with 5.21.45. Alice won the race having earlier raced to a 1500 metres win, also in a pb of 4.51.95.
There were a mass of other personal bests and wins by the distance runners and I have shown these, plus the winners in the photo slideshow below.
Full results and a sumamry are on the Results 2015 page.
North Downs 30km Trail Race, Sunday 28th June
Julian Rendall showed that he is returning to full fitness when he finished 4th in this 30km trail race in 2.00.04. Full results are at - http://www.swifttiming.co.uk/cgi-bin/list_race_result.php?meet_event_id=440001
Tonbridge AC Summer parkrun Grand Prix update
From Mark Pitcairn-Knowles, following the latest event at Lullingstone on 27th June
It was a beautiful day at the rural location of Lullingstone Park Run. There were 8 TAC members enticed by the prospect of higher points on offer. The organisers really appreciated the presence of our runners. It was great to have the support of Alan and Di. Dan Bradley was first home and just missed JT’s course record by 4 seconds. JT was late to arrive but still managed to finish third ! Steve Keywood was easily the best of the more mature runners (5th Overall) on a course that clearly suited him. This result has pushed him into 3rd place in the overall GP standings, 1 point behind Cain, but having only registered two scores so far. But a further one point ahead is JT, after registering 3 scores so far.
Those that were there will be glad to hear that my 82 year old Dad appears to have made a full recovery after his fall that left him unconscious for 4 mins and very confused for an hour after, CT scans etc showed no internal damage.
Next event is back at Tonbridge on the 11th July.
The parkrun Grand Prix is hotting up, just as the weather is ! See the Grand Prix league table below - Ed
Those that were there will be glad to hear that my 82 year old Dad appears to have made a full recovery after his fall that left him unconscious for 4 mins and very confused for an hour after, CT scans etc showed no internal damage.
Next event is back at Tonbridge on the 11th July.
The parkrun Grand Prix is hotting up, just as the weather is ! See the Grand Prix league table below - Ed
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British Milers Club Grand Prix Meeting at Watford, Saturday 27th June
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There were ten TAC distance runners in action at Watford, with the highlights being Miles Weatherseed (1500m win and pb), Alex Hookway (800m pb), Ben Cole (5000m pb) and James West (1500m pb). Results are at www.britishmilersclub.com with a summary on the Results 2015 page. James' performance ranks him 5th on the UK under 20 listing for this season, whilst Miles is in 16th (George Duggan and Chris Olley are also in the top 20)
Saturday 5km parkruns, 27th June
The first weekend result came in from Singapore, where Lucy Reid was first female (3rd overall) in the East Coast parkrun in Singapore. Lucy ran 19.09 and is currently on a tour of the Far East.
Tonbridge (unofficial) - 1st Greg Cole 16.55, 2nd Harry Paton 16.58, 3rd Tom Devlin (not currently TAC) 17.10, 4th Michael Ellis 17.16
Lullingstone (unofficial) - 1st Dan Bradley 16.54 (4s outside course record)
Full results are at - http://www.parkrun.org.uk/results/firstfinishers/
Tonbridge (unofficial) - 1st Greg Cole 16.55, 2nd Harry Paton 16.58, 3rd Tom Devlin (not currently TAC) 17.10, 4th Michael Ellis 17.16
Lullingstone (unofficial) - 1st Dan Bradley 16.54 (4s outside course record)
Full results are at - http://www.parkrun.org.uk/results/firstfinishers/
Lucy Reid (right) after her parkrun in Singapore
Cambridge Harriers and British Milers Club Meeting, at Sutcliffe Park, Eltham, Wednesday 24th June
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The highlight of the evening was Kathleen Faes running 4.27.67 for a Tonbridge under 15 girls record, which was the 7th fastest ever in the UK in this age group. Kathleen's time broke Julie Adkin's (Goodge) record, which was set in 1986 and was not far short of Julie's under 17 record (4.26.4) and Kelly Holmes' under 20/senior record of 4.26.1. Kelly 'retired' from the sport in her late teens and then made a comeback a few years later, when she joined Ealing.
There were also personal bests for Michael Ellis (1500m 4.15.32) and Dan Watt (5000m i15.58.94). Tom Cox equalled his seasons best with 1.57.43 over 800m.
Sean Molloy (49.63) and Alex Hookway (53.79) both raced over 400m, before helping with the pace making for the BMC in the 800m and 1500m races.
There were also personal bests for Michael Ellis (1500m 4.15.32) and Dan Watt (5000m i15.58.94). Tom Cox equalled his seasons best with 1.57.43 over 800m.
Sean Molloy (49.63) and Alex Hookway (53.79) both raced over 400m, before helping with the pace making for the BMC in the 800m and 1500m races.
Circuit Training - Wednesday 24th June - CANCELLED this week
This week's circuit training, at judd School, has been cancelled as no coach is available to oversee the session. Hopefully we will be back to normal next week.
English Schools Championships - TAC distance runners selected
I believe that the following have been selected to represent Kent, in the English Schools Championships, to be held at Gateshead, in July -
Junior Girls - Kathleen Faes (1500m), Inter Girls - Phoebe Barker (3000m), Senior Girls - Sian Driscoll (800m, Sussex)
Inter Boys - Alasdair Kinloch (3000m), Jamie Goodge (3000m), George Duggan (1500m), Miles Weatherseed (1500m)
Junior Girls - Kathleen Faes (1500m), Inter Girls - Phoebe Barker (3000m), Senior Girls - Sian Driscoll (800m, Sussex)
Inter Boys - Alasdair Kinloch (3000m), Jamie Goodge (3000m), George Duggan (1500m), Miles Weatherseed (1500m)
This week's 'Big Hitters' - the top personal bests and debuts in the last week
17th to 22nd June
Biggest pbs -
800m - Evie Butler 2.19.40 (improvement of 4.4s), Isaac Harding 2.10.98 (improvement of 6.6s)
1200m - Maddie Wise (u13) 4.15.4 (improvement of 6.4s)
1500m - Lucy Kingston (u15) 5.29.4 (improvement of 37.2s), Euan Nicholls 4.12.35 (improvement of 7.7s)
3000m - Holly Gordon (u17) 12.03.67 (improvement of 19.7s), Jamie Goodge 8.47.92 (improvement of 9.2s)
2000m steeplechase - Harry Paton 6.37.52 (improvement of 23.6s)
Best debuts -
Ollie Hill (u13) 1500m 5.09.8
Polly Pitcairn-Knowles (u17) 3000m 11.25.88
800m - Evie Butler 2.19.40 (improvement of 4.4s), Isaac Harding 2.10.98 (improvement of 6.6s)
1200m - Maddie Wise (u13) 4.15.4 (improvement of 6.4s)
1500m - Lucy Kingston (u15) 5.29.4 (improvement of 37.2s), Euan Nicholls 4.12.35 (improvement of 7.7s)
3000m - Holly Gordon (u17) 12.03.67 (improvement of 19.7s), Jamie Goodge 8.47.92 (improvement of 9.2s)
2000m steeplechase - Harry Paton 6.37.52 (improvement of 23.6s)
Best debuts -
Ollie Hill (u13) 1500m 5.09.8
Polly Pitcairn-Knowles (u17) 3000m 11.25.88
UK Youth Development League, at Reading, Sunday 21st June
TAC finished fifth in the match and are now fourth of the six clubs in the league table (the bottom two get relegated). There were plenty of personal bests and fine runs from the middle distance runners.
800m pbs - Katie Burgess (won), Toby Emm and Ben Errington
1200m pbs - Katie Goodge, Maddie Wise
1500m pbs - Fraser Gordon, Clara Tyler, Lucy Kingston (by 37s !) and Dan Schofield
and Fin Croll won the u13 800m
800m pbs - Katie Burgess (won), Toby Emm and Ben Errington
1200m pbs - Katie Goodge, Maddie Wise
1500m pbs - Fraser Gordon, Clara Tyler, Lucy Kingston (by 37s !) and Dan Schofield
and Fin Croll won the u13 800m
National under 20 and 23 Championships, incorporating GB trials for European Championships
at Bedford, Sunday 21st June - Day 2
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On day 2 of the championships TAC had four competitors in finals action. Dom Brown was in the under 23 mens 1500 metres final, where he had qualified as 'only' a fastest loser on Saturday. However, in the final he surpassed all expectations to finish fourth in what was a very tactical race, held in windy conditions.
The other three were all in the under 20 mens 1500m final, but having performed so well on Saturday were disappointed with their Sunday races. James West couldn't quite keep in touch with the leaders on the final lap and placed 5th, whilst Miles Weatherseed and George Duggan were 11th and 12th, respectively.
The other three were all in the under 20 mens 1500m final, but having performed so well on Saturday were disappointed with their Sunday races. James West couldn't quite keep in touch with the leaders on the final lap and placed 5th, whilst Miles Weatherseed and George Duggan were 11th and 12th, respectively.
Dominic Brown on his way to a fine 4th in the National under 23 mens 1500 metres final
Miles Weatherseed, James West (purple) and George Duggan in the under 20 mens 1500 metres final
National under 20 and 23 Championships, incorporating GB trials for European Championships
at Bedford, Saturday 20th June - Day 1
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On Saturday, which was Day 1 of the championships -
Under 20 1500m - George Duggan, James West and Miles Weatherseed have all qualified for Sunday's final
Under 23 1500m - Dom Brown has qualified for Sunday's final, although Luca Russo was eliminated
Under 23 800m - Sean Molloy ran a seasons best of 1.50.99 in his semi final but missed qualifying for the final by 0.08s
Under 20 men's 5000m - 4th Chris Olley, 14th Corey De'Ath
Under 23 men's 3000m steeplechase - 1st Ryan Driscoll - National Champion
Chris Olley will have to wait to see whether he is selected for the European under 20 championships. He is the third ranked of three athletes who have the qualifying time.
Ryan Driscoll has the massive task of trying to run a 13 second pb to get the 8.45 European under 23 qualifying time, that would guarantee him GB selection. His only chance is this coming Saturday at Watford.
Full Championship results are at - http://www.englandathletics.org/england-athletics/english-national-championships/2015-champs-results Videos of all the races and a live stream are available at http://www.runjumpthrow.com
Under 20 1500m - George Duggan, James West and Miles Weatherseed have all qualified for Sunday's final
Under 23 1500m - Dom Brown has qualified for Sunday's final, although Luca Russo was eliminated
Under 23 800m - Sean Molloy ran a seasons best of 1.50.99 in his semi final but missed qualifying for the final by 0.08s
Under 20 men's 5000m - 4th Chris Olley, 14th Corey De'Ath
Under 23 men's 3000m steeplechase - 1st Ryan Driscoll - National Champion
Chris Olley will have to wait to see whether he is selected for the European under 20 championships. He is the third ranked of three athletes who have the qualifying time.
Ryan Driscoll has the massive task of trying to run a 13 second pb to get the 8.45 European under 23 qualifying time, that would guarantee him GB selection. His only chance is this coming Saturday at Watford.
Full Championship results are at - http://www.englandathletics.org/england-athletics/english-national-championships/2015-champs-results Videos of all the races and a live stream are available at http://www.runjumpthrow.com
Ryan Driscoll wins the National under 23s 3000m steeplechase championship
Southern Athletics League, at Brighton, Saturday 20th June
The Tonbridge team was severely weakened, due to a fixture clash with several other events. This meant that the team finished third of the four clubs at Brighton.
There were distance wins for Tom Cox (800m), Marcin Urbanowski (5000m) and Alice Ralph (2000m steeplechase)
Full results are on the Results 2015 page.
There were distance wins for Tom Cox (800m), Marcin Urbanowski (5000m) and Alice Ralph (2000m steeplechase)
Full results are on the Results 2015 page.