June 2017
Bewl 15 mile Trail race, Sunday 2nd July
Greg Cole placed 5th in 91.55 and Dan Bradley was 9th in 93.03.
Full results are at niceworkevents.blogspot.co.uk/2017/07/sunday-2nd-july-2017-18th-bewl-15.html
Full results are at niceworkevents.blogspot.co.uk/2017/07/sunday-2nd-july-2017-18th-bewl-15.html
Kent Young Athletes League, at Ashford, Sunday 2nd July
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Provisional results are showing that Tonbridge finished third of the division one teams. These have yet to be ratified and as there is just half a point in it, some further checks are being made.
British Championships and World Championship Trials, at Birmingham, Saturday/Sunday, 1st/2nd July
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Nine Tonbridge AC Distance Runners qualified for this year's British ChAmpionships and accepted the invitation to compete.
For some it was their first time at this level, whilst others had raced their once or twice before.
As a reminder much of the event was on BBC and World Champs places automatically went to athletes who finished in the top two and also had the necessary qualifying standard. Others will be added to the team, subsequently.
None of the TAC runners were in with a chance of GB selection for the World Championships, although James West at 1500m has one Commonwealth Games standard to his name.
Saturday
3000m steeplechase men final - Ryan Driscoll
Ryan placed an excellent 7th in 8.53.00, which was his second fastest ever time. Unfortunately, he had a real bad fall at one barrier, which must have shaken him up and left him with a swollen knee. However, the race showed him that he can be competitive at this level.
5000m men final - Chris Olley
Chris had a rare tough race for him and finished 18th in 14.39.86.
800m men heats - Sean Molloy
Sean missed the final by just one place. There were four heats with the brutal qualification of just the winner and four fastest losers going through. Sean ran 1.50.23 for fourth in heat two and missed the final by just 0.28s
1500m men heats - James West, George Duggan, Luca Russo, Dom Brown
James was the only one who qualified for the final, as both George and Luca had their first experiences at the championships.
Sunday
1500m men final - James West
With four athletes in the twelve man field having the qualifying standard for the World Championships, this was one of the most competitive races of the championships. It was very tactical, with James passing the 700 metres mark in 1.56.0 i.e. with 800 metres to go. The fact that the last 800m was run in 1.53 shows the level that it was run at. James finished a magnificent 6th in 3.49.19, as Chris O'Hare won in 3.47.28.
5000m women final - Ashley Gibson, Nicole Taylor
Both Ashley and Nicole had tough races and were not at their best. Ash was 16th in 16.39.28 and Nicole 20th in 17.33.19.
Full results are at - www.uka.org.uk/results/20170701_birmingham/timetable/index/index.html
For some it was their first time at this level, whilst others had raced their once or twice before.
As a reminder much of the event was on BBC and World Champs places automatically went to athletes who finished in the top two and also had the necessary qualifying standard. Others will be added to the team, subsequently.
None of the TAC runners were in with a chance of GB selection for the World Championships, although James West at 1500m has one Commonwealth Games standard to his name.
Saturday
3000m steeplechase men final - Ryan Driscoll
Ryan placed an excellent 7th in 8.53.00, which was his second fastest ever time. Unfortunately, he had a real bad fall at one barrier, which must have shaken him up and left him with a swollen knee. However, the race showed him that he can be competitive at this level.
5000m men final - Chris Olley
Chris had a rare tough race for him and finished 18th in 14.39.86.
800m men heats - Sean Molloy
Sean missed the final by just one place. There were four heats with the brutal qualification of just the winner and four fastest losers going through. Sean ran 1.50.23 for fourth in heat two and missed the final by just 0.28s
1500m men heats - James West, George Duggan, Luca Russo, Dom Brown
James was the only one who qualified for the final, as both George and Luca had their first experiences at the championships.
Sunday
1500m men final - James West
With four athletes in the twelve man field having the qualifying standard for the World Championships, this was one of the most competitive races of the championships. It was very tactical, with James passing the 700 metres mark in 1.56.0 i.e. with 800 metres to go. The fact that the last 800m was run in 1.53 shows the level that it was run at. James finished a magnificent 6th in 3.49.19, as Chris O'Hare won in 3.47.28.
5000m women final - Ashley Gibson, Nicole Taylor
Both Ashley and Nicole had tough races and were not at their best. Ash was 16th in 16.39.28 and Nicole 20th in 17.33.19.
Full results are at - www.uka.org.uk/results/20170701_birmingham/timetable/index/index.html
Watford Open Meeting, Wednesday 28th June
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Summary results are on the Results 2017 page.
TAC had ten running, with 8 pbs and a season's best, although some were disappointed with only fractional bests.
Amongst them were three race wins aswell, from Peter Bannister, Jamie Brown and James Puxty.
Chloe Bird (5.00.38), making her 1500m debut and Grace Fleming (4.50.83) were in race six of eighteeen 1500s, as Grace took more than 10 seconds from her pb.
Jamie Brown was next up and just before the bell looked like he might lose touch with the leading group, but produced a storming last lap to win in 4.12.80, taking 14.6s from his 2012 pb. Then both Dan Blades (4.13.76) and Bede Pitcairn-Knowles (4.11.64) trimmed their bests, although both were hoping for more.
James Puxty ran his normal aggressive race, undaunted by others and won race 17 in fine style, taking more than 13 seconds from his best with 3.57.05. Ben Murphy, who has been recovering from illness, was not far away from a pb with 3.59.42, nor was Michael Ellis with 4.06.35.
TAC had just one competitor in the 3000s, which was Jamie Bryant, who ran 8.42.20 (he would like it known that it's better than my pb now), taking 36 seconds from his 2011 best.
TAC had ten running, with 8 pbs and a season's best, although some were disappointed with only fractional bests.
Amongst them were three race wins aswell, from Peter Bannister, Jamie Brown and James Puxty.
Chloe Bird (5.00.38), making her 1500m debut and Grace Fleming (4.50.83) were in race six of eighteeen 1500s, as Grace took more than 10 seconds from her pb.
Jamie Brown was next up and just before the bell looked like he might lose touch with the leading group, but produced a storming last lap to win in 4.12.80, taking 14.6s from his 2012 pb. Then both Dan Blades (4.13.76) and Bede Pitcairn-Knowles (4.11.64) trimmed their bests, although both were hoping for more.
James Puxty ran his normal aggressive race, undaunted by others and won race 17 in fine style, taking more than 13 seconds from his best with 3.57.05. Ben Murphy, who has been recovering from illness, was not far away from a pb with 3.59.42, nor was Michael Ellis with 4.06.35.
TAC had just one competitor in the 3000s, which was Jamie Bryant, who ran 8.42.20 (he would like it known that it's better than my pb now), taking 36 seconds from his 2011 best.
British Milers Club Meeting, at Trafford, near Manchester, Tuesday 27th June
Dom Brown was a fraction of a second away from his 800m personal best when he finished seventh at Stratford, on Tuesday evening. Dom ran 1.51.97.
Full results are at - www.britishmilersclub.com/content/bmcitemdisplay.aspx?itemid=1337
Full results are at - www.britishmilersclub.com/content/bmcitemdisplay.aspx?itemid=1337
TAC Summer Parkrun Grand Prix update, after 24th June
by Mark Pitcairn-Knowles
Olly Kingston is the new leader of the Park Run GP and along with Indiana Winter is the first to have registered 4 scores. Aimee Holdstock was the highest age graded TAC runner on the day to move into 2nd place with 3 scores. Remember that every Tonbridge Parkrun in June and July counts towards this summers GP.
League table update is on the Parkrun page.
League table update is on the Parkrun page.
This week’s ‘Big Hitters’, 21st to 26th June
Here are a few of the athletes who made big improvements on their personal bests, over the last week or so.
400 metres
Ben Brooks (u20) 53.9 (3.0s improvement)
800 metres
James Kingston (u17) 2.08.3 (4.0s improvement, after a 1500m pb !)
Ella KingPowrie (u17) 2.30.6 (1.6s improvement)
1500 metres
Dan Schofield (u17) 4.16.2 (13.8s improvement)
Georgie Crawley (u17) 5.21.9 (3.2s improvement)
3000 metres
Adam Van der Plas (u17) 9.40.3 (20.5s improvement)
Nicole Taylor (sw) 9.26.71 (7.5s improvement)
400 metres
Ben Brooks (u20) 53.9 (3.0s improvement)
800 metres
James Kingston (u17) 2.08.3 (4.0s improvement, after a 1500m pb !)
Ella KingPowrie (u17) 2.30.6 (1.6s improvement)
1500 metres
Dan Schofield (u17) 4.16.2 (13.8s improvement)
Georgie Crawley (u17) 5.21.9 (3.2s improvement)
3000 metres
Adam Van der Plas (u17) 9.40.3 (20.5s improvement)
Nicole Taylor (sw) 9.26.71 (7.5s improvement)
World Schools Championships, France, Monday 26th June
Judd School are competing in the World Schools event, in France, with a team made up of a number of TAC members. On Monday there were some good 800m performances -
Toby Emm (u17) 2.00.72 pb, Isaac Harding (u17) 2.00.92
Tom Kendrick (ex TAC and someone get him back !) u20 1.56.53
Toby Emm (u17) 2.00.72 pb, Isaac Harding (u17) 2.00.92
Tom Kendrick (ex TAC and someone get him back !) u20 1.56.53
UK Youth Development League (u17, u20) at Chelmsford, Sunday 25th June
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Tonbridge placed third of the six teams.
Provisional results are on the Results 2017 page.
There were a mass of personal bests, as you can see in the photos below.
I will mention a couple - Ella KingPowrie, who managed to get to Chelmsford after being stuck in a massive traffic jam and then battled to second in the u17, 800m to run a pb. Her last at the distance was two years ago and anyone who bounces back like that deserves a pat on the back.
The second mention is for Ollie Dunn who set what looked like a suicidal pace in the u20 800m, but hung on and smashed his pb. One of the bravest pieces of front running that I have seen this season and its worth watching the video !
Provisional results are on the Results 2017 page.
There were a mass of personal bests, as you can see in the photos below.
I will mention a couple - Ella KingPowrie, who managed to get to Chelmsford after being stuck in a massive traffic jam and then battled to second in the u17, 800m to run a pb. Her last at the distance was two years ago and anyone who bounces back like that deserves a pat on the back.
The second mention is for Ollie Dunn who set what looked like a suicidal pace in the u20 800m, but hung on and smashed his pb. One of the bravest pieces of front running that I have seen this season and its worth watching the video !
North Downs 30km Trail Race, Sunday 25th June
Julian Rendall finished third in the North Downs race in 2.00.05. The race was won by Tom Collins of Medway and Maidstone in 1.57.54.
Sandwich 10k road race, Sunday 25th June
Alasdair Kinloch won the Sandwich 10k road race in 33.29. Full results are at -
www.sportingeventsuk.com/race-results/sandwich-10k-results-2017/
www.sportingeventsuk.com/race-results/sandwich-10k-results-2017/
British Milers Club Grand Prix, at Watford, Saturday 24th June
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There were some terrific TAC performances at Watford as follows -
800m James West 1.49.03 pb, Sean Molloy 1.49.48, Luca Russo 1.52.46 pb, Christian Lee (u20) 1.59.16
1500m George Duggan 3.44.88 pb, Ryan Driscoll 3.47.28, Kieran Reilly 3.50.47 sb, Corey De'Ath 3.52.14 pm
3000m Ben Cole 8.37.82, Nicole Taylor 9.26.71, Phoebe Barker (u20) 9.36.06
800m James West 1.49.03 pb, Sean Molloy 1.49.48, Luca Russo 1.52.46 pb, Christian Lee (u20) 1.59.16
1500m George Duggan 3.44.88 pb, Ryan Driscoll 3.47.28, Kieran Reilly 3.50.47 sb, Corey De'Ath 3.52.14 pm
3000m Ben Cole 8.37.82, Nicole Taylor 9.26.71, Phoebe Barker (u20) 9.36.06
Veterans/Masters Update from Mark Pitcairn-Knowles
PK's latest update is now on the Veterans/Masters page, including all the latest records set, at the recent league meeting.
British Milers Club and Cambridge Harriers Meeting, at Eltham, Wednesday 21st June
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Sean Molloy won one of the main events of the evening, as he took victory in the Sydney Wooderson Memorial 800m in 1.48.99, although the bonus prize money eluded him (a time of 1.48.4 i.e. Wooderson's old World Record mark was needed).
Kieran Eland improved his pb by half a second to 1.55.75 in the B race. Simon Coppard (u17) ran a season's best of 1.56.21 to win the C race, in which Christian Lee (u20) ran a pb of 1.58.58. Michael Ellis then recorded another TAC win in race E with a season's best of 1.58.97.
Jamie Brown had intended to also race 800m, but transport issues meant he swapped to the later mile race, where he ran 4.37.42, which was sixteen seconds quicker than his pb from last year, whilst also superior to his 1500m best.
Becky O'Hara set a pb in the 400m of 56.84 and ex-TAC athlete Tom Kendrick ran a 1.58.50 pb in the 800m, despite spending more time these days focussed on rugby. Tom is a former winner of the National u13 Cross Country Championships.
Kieran Eland improved his pb by half a second to 1.55.75 in the B race. Simon Coppard (u17) ran a season's best of 1.56.21 to win the C race, in which Christian Lee (u20) ran a pb of 1.58.58. Michael Ellis then recorded another TAC win in race E with a season's best of 1.58.97.
Jamie Brown had intended to also race 800m, but transport issues meant he swapped to the later mile race, where he ran 4.37.42, which was sixteen seconds quicker than his pb from last year, whilst also superior to his 1500m best.
Becky O'Hara set a pb in the 400m of 56.84 and ex-TAC athlete Tom Kendrick ran a 1.58.50 pb in the 800m, despite spending more time these days focussed on rugby. Tom is a former winner of the National u13 Cross Country Championships.
Kent 3000 metres Championships, at Dartford, Wednesday 21st June
Three TAC distance runners took part in the Kent 3000m races at Dartford.
Dan Schofield continues to improve as he finished second in the race and took silver in the under 17 mens race in 9.13.79. this took 9.1 seconds from his personal best.
Grace Fleming was 2nd under 20 woman home, just outside her pb with 10.50.80 and Lizzie Miller made her 3k debut as 3rd u17 woman in 11.18.09.
Dan Schofield continues to improve as he finished second in the race and took silver in the under 17 mens race in 9.13.79. this took 9.1 seconds from his personal best.
Grace Fleming was 2nd under 20 woman home, just outside her pb with 10.50.80 and Lizzie Miller made her 3k debut as 3rd u17 woman in 11.18.09.
Stock Exchange Bridges Relay, Westminster, London, Wednesday 21st June
Report from Steve Brooks
Lucy Reid and Ben Cole recorded the fastest legs in the London Business Houses’ Bridges Relay, organised by the Stock Exchange AC. This annual event saw 153 teams comprising a total of 589 runners compete over a 2.3 mile course, that starts opposite the Houses of Parliament, runs along the Thames, taking in Vauxhall and Lambeth Bridges and negotiating hazards such as the new security barriers and bollards, and legions of tourists taking pictures of Big Ben.
Results are on the Results 2017 page.
Results are on the Results 2017 page.
English Schools Championships selections
Fraser Gordon (Junior 1500), James Puxty (senior 3000) and Alasdair Kinloch (senior 3000) have been selected for the Kent team to compete in the English Schools Championships, in July.
This week’s ‘Big Hitters’, 13th to 20th June
Here are a few of the athletes who made big improvements on their personal bests, over the last week or so.
400 metres
Kieran Eland (sm) 50.7 (0.1s improvement)
800 metres
Fraser Gordon (u15) 2.04.5 (6.2s improvement)
George Hopkins (u13) 2.34.0 (6.1s improvement)
1200 metres
Sophie Slack (u13) 4.10.5 (0.9s improvement)
1500 metres
Dan Blades (u20) 4.16.5 (6.3s improvement)
Luciana Anderson (u15) 5.15.1 (2.6s improvement)
3000 metres
Steph Puxty (u17) 11.55.6 (2.6s improvement)
Club Records
Sean Molloy (senior) 800 metres 1.47.76
Graeme Saker (M55) 1500 metres 4.35.6
Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles (W50) 5.48.7
European under 23 Qualifying Time
James West 1500 metres 3.39.65
400 metres
Kieran Eland (sm) 50.7 (0.1s improvement)
800 metres
Fraser Gordon (u15) 2.04.5 (6.2s improvement)
George Hopkins (u13) 2.34.0 (6.1s improvement)
1200 metres
Sophie Slack (u13) 4.10.5 (0.9s improvement)
1500 metres
Dan Blades (u20) 4.16.5 (6.3s improvement)
Luciana Anderson (u15) 5.15.1 (2.6s improvement)
3000 metres
Steph Puxty (u17) 11.55.6 (2.6s improvement)
Club Records
Sean Molloy (senior) 800 metres 1.47.76
Graeme Saker (M55) 1500 metres 4.35.6
Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles (W50) 5.48.7
European under 23 Qualifying Time
James West 1500 metres 3.39.65
Southern Counties Veterans League, at Dartford, Monday 19th June
Once again the TAC Masters/Veterans were out in force for the league fixture. Results are on the Results 2017 page.
Both the men and women placed second to Dartford..
Simon Fraser won the M35 1500m in 4.27.6 and Graeme Saker won the M50 1500m in 4.35.6, which is a TAC club over 55 record. Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles won the W50 1500m in 5.48.7, which is inside her own TAC age record.
Both the men and women placed second to Dartford..
Simon Fraser won the M35 1500m in 4.27.6 and Graeme Saker won the M50 1500m in 4.35.6, which is a TAC club over 55 record. Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles won the W50 1500m in 5.48.7, which is inside her own TAC age record.
TAC Summer Parkrun Grand Prix - update 17th June event
by Mark Pitcairn-Knowles
On a busy weekend for club athletics competition for all ages, there was the minimum number of 10 TAC athletes at Parkrun. Ollie Kingston was the standout with a PB run that scored 15 points and takes him to the top of the leader board. Aimee Holdstock scored a solid second place in this 3rd of this 9 race series.
League table on the Parkrun page.
League table on the Parkrun page.
National under 20 and 23 Championships, at Bedford, Sunday 18th June - Day 2
including trials for European under 20 and 23 championships
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On day 2 of the championships TAC athletes added four silver medals to Ally Kinloch's bronze on day 1.
Phoebe Barker and Nicole Taylor had the unenviable task of racing the longer distances in scorching conditions and took silver in the under 20 womens 3000 metres and under 23 womens 5000 metres.
James West came close to winning the under 23 1500 metres, but since he has the qualifying time is guaranteed selection for the GB team to compete in the European Championships, in Poland. George Duggan finished 10th.
In a finish just as close as James' , Sean Molloy was second in the under 23 800 metres. As he hasn't achieved the qualifying time of 1.47.00 its unlikely he will gain GB selection.
Full results are at - resultsengland.athletics-uk.org/170617/main_page2TR.asp
Phoebe Barker and Nicole Taylor had the unenviable task of racing the longer distances in scorching conditions and took silver in the under 20 womens 3000 metres and under 23 womens 5000 metres.
James West came close to winning the under 23 1500 metres, but since he has the qualifying time is guaranteed selection for the GB team to compete in the European Championships, in Poland. George Duggan finished 10th.
In a finish just as close as James' , Sean Molloy was second in the under 23 800 metres. As he hasn't achieved the qualifying time of 1.47.00 its unlikely he will gain GB selection.
Full results are at - resultsengland.athletics-uk.org/170617/main_page2TR.asp
UK Youth Development League (under 13 and 15) at Tonbridge, Sunday 18th June
TAC finished second of the six clubs. Full and summary results are on the Results 2016 page.
There were no wins from the TAC distance runners but pbs for Fraser Gordon (u15, 800m), George Hopkins (u13, 800m), Olivia Wittenberg (u13, 800m), Sophie Slack (u13, 1200m) and Luciana Anderson (u15, 1500m).
There were no wins from the TAC distance runners but pbs for Fraser Gordon (u15, 800m), George Hopkins (u13, 800m), Olivia Wittenberg (u13, 800m), Sophie Slack (u13, 1200m) and Luciana Anderson (u15, 1500m).
National under 20 and 23 Championships, at Bedford, Saturday 17th June - Day 1
including trials for European under 20 and 23 championships
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Results can be found at - www.englandathletics.org/england-athletics-news/live-events
TAC Distance Runners
800m u23 men heats - Sean Molloy (1.52.92) qualified for Sundays final
1500m u23 men heats - George Duggan (3.48.24) and James West (3.49.74) qualified for Sundays final
3000m u20 men final - 3rd Alasdair Kinloch 8.29.68, 10th Jamie Goodge 8.49.07
5000m u23 men final - 4th Charlie Joslin-Allen 14.46.26 (pb), 8th Corey De'Ath 15.08.90
3000m steeplechase u20 men final - 5th Bede Pitcairn-Knowles 10.23.64
TAC Distance Runners
800m u23 men heats - Sean Molloy (1.52.92) qualified for Sundays final
1500m u23 men heats - George Duggan (3.48.24) and James West (3.49.74) qualified for Sundays final
3000m u20 men final - 3rd Alasdair Kinloch 8.29.68, 10th Jamie Goodge 8.49.07
5000m u23 men final - 4th Charlie Joslin-Allen 14.46.26 (pb), 8th Corey De'Ath 15.08.90
3000m steeplechase u20 men final - 5th Bede Pitcairn-Knowles 10.23.64
Southern Athletics League, at Eastbourne, Saturday 17th June
Full results of the third match in the league season can be found on the Results 2017 page.
TAC finished third of the four clubs.
The TAC distance runners highlights were -
400m Kieran Eland 50.7 pb and win
1500m Dan Blades 4.16.5 pb
3000m Steph Puxty 11.55.6 pb
5000m Jamie Bryant 15.50.4 debut
2000m steeplechase Vita Milana 8.24.2 win and debut, Michael Ellis 6.25.0 win
400m hurdles Alex Hookway 62.9 win and pb, Michael Ellis 64.4 pb
TAC finished third of the four clubs.
The TAC distance runners highlights were -
400m Kieran Eland 50.7 pb and win
1500m Dan Blades 4.16.5 pb
3000m Steph Puxty 11.55.6 pb
5000m Jamie Bryant 15.50.4 debut
2000m steeplechase Vita Milana 8.24.2 win and debut, Michael Ellis 6.25.0 win
400m hurdles Alex Hookway 62.9 win and pb, Michael Ellis 64.4 pb
South East Schools Inter Counties at Basingstoke, Saturday 17th June
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Full results are here - www.hampshireathletics.org.uk/hsaa/20170617-sesic.html
Kent Prep Schools Championships at Ashford, Friday 16th June
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
Veterans/Masters Update from Mark Pitcairn-Knowles
The latest update from Mark PK has been added to the Veterans/Masters page.
Watford Open Meeting, Wednesday 14th June, including British Milers Club Gold Standard races
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It was a very special night at Watford,not only for Tonbridge AC but a host of British middle distance runners, as the BMC races produced plenty of significant times.
Sean Molloy has battled away for five years, since setting a UK under 17, 800m record in 2012 of 1.48.24. Finally, he not only ran a new personal best, but broke Steve Fennell's TAC record with 1.47.76. He is closing in on the European under 23 qualifying time for GB but the odds are against this with just this weekend's National under 23 championships before the deadline. Nevertheless, he is making good progress and hopefully there is more to come this season.
Soon after Sean's race James West found himself in one of the best 1500 metre races in the country in recent times, as he was one of five athletes who ran under 3.40. James clocked 3.39.65 which is a new pb, a European under 23 qualifying time and the second fastest ever by a TAC athlete.
In terms of the European under 23s an athlete needs both the qualifying time and to finish top two in the trials to guarantee selection. The trials are this coming weekend at Bedford, with GB teams selected on Monday.
Finally, after a frustrating few months of bad luck in races and injury Dom Brown ran 1500 metres in 3.46.62, which is a new pb and also inside the qualifying time for the British Championships and World Championships trials.
Sean Molloy has battled away for five years, since setting a UK under 17, 800m record in 2012 of 1.48.24. Finally, he not only ran a new personal best, but broke Steve Fennell's TAC record with 1.47.76. He is closing in on the European under 23 qualifying time for GB but the odds are against this with just this weekend's National under 23 championships before the deadline. Nevertheless, he is making good progress and hopefully there is more to come this season.
Soon after Sean's race James West found himself in one of the best 1500 metre races in the country in recent times, as he was one of five athletes who ran under 3.40. James clocked 3.39.65 which is a new pb, a European under 23 qualifying time and the second fastest ever by a TAC athlete.
In terms of the European under 23s an athlete needs both the qualifying time and to finish top two in the trials to guarantee selection. The trials are this coming weekend at Bedford, with GB teams selected on Monday.
Finally, after a frustrating few months of bad luck in races and injury Dom Brown ran 1500 metres in 3.46.62, which is a new pb and also inside the qualifying time for the British Championships and World Championships trials.
Sean Molloy 800m pb and Tonbridge AC club record
James West 1500m pb and European under 23 Qualifying time
Dom Brown 1500m pb and British Champs Qualifying time
This week’s ‘Big Hitters’, 6th to 12th June
Here are a few of the athletes who made big improvements on their personal bests, over the last week or so.
800 metres
Flora Currie (u15) 2.38.5 (20.7s improvement)
Georgie Crawley (u17) 2.35.0 (10.5s improvement)
Huxley Crush (u13) 2.26.81 (9.0s improvement)
Liam Carr (u15) 2.46.1 (8.5s improvement)
1500 metres
Alex Evans (u15) 5.16.50 (7.5s improvement)
Cameron Dymond (u15) 4.55.40 (6.1s improvement)
1500 metres steeplechase
Meghan Watson (u17) 5.46.37 (11.7s improvement)
Club Records
Ashley Gibson womens 1500m 4.25.96 (breaks Kelly Holmes record from 1987)
800 metres
Flora Currie (u15) 2.38.5 (20.7s improvement)
Georgie Crawley (u17) 2.35.0 (10.5s improvement)
Huxley Crush (u13) 2.26.81 (9.0s improvement)
Liam Carr (u15) 2.46.1 (8.5s improvement)
1500 metres
Alex Evans (u15) 5.16.50 (7.5s improvement)
Cameron Dymond (u15) 4.55.40 (6.1s improvement)
1500 metres steeplechase
Meghan Watson (u17) 5.46.37 (11.7s improvement)
Club Records
Ashley Gibson womens 1500m 4.25.96 (breaks Kelly Holmes record from 1987)
Sri Chimnoy, Battersea Park, 5k, Monday 12th June
Lucy Reid was first lady home at Battersea Park, winning by one second in a superb 16.54. This is a weekly series of 5k races, starting in Battersea Park, at 7pm. The time is almost a minute quicker than Lucy's parkrun best. Full results are at -
uk.srichinmoyraces.org/files/speedy_steeds_5k_results_12-6-17.pdf
uk.srichinmoyraces.org/files/speedy_steeds_5k_results_12-6-17.pdf
South of England Under 20 and Senior Championships, at Crystal Palace, Sunday 11th June - Day 2
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There were three medals on day 2 of the championships for TAC runners.
Sean Molloy captured the senior mens 800 metres title with a win in 1.54.38
Dan Seagrove was third in the under 20 mens 800 metres in 1.56.87
Katie Goodge made her 3000m debut and was third in the under 15 race in 10.52.79
Sean Molloy captured the senior mens 800 metres title with a win in 1.54.38
Dan Seagrove was third in the under 20 mens 800 metres in 1.56.87
Katie Goodge made her 3000m debut and was third in the under 15 race in 10.52.79
Staplehurst 10k road race, Sunday 11th June
Report from Mark Pitcairn-Knowles
A good team effort to take 1st Team at Staplehurst with Dan Bradley out in front (3rd) in 33.58, then Tony Bennett 18th, Phil Coleman 20th (38.45), Joe Watts 23rd and Mark PK 26th(39.18) all packing well. However, it was Tony who paced the race best as he was 4th of this group at 5Km, before moving through during the second half of the race to finish 2ndTAC. He also ran a PB of 38.38. Joe Watts also ran a big PB in 38.51.
Phil and Mark were 2nd and 3rd M50 respectively.
Lucy PK 44.10 took the 1st W50 prize, although Tina Oldershaw was 1st Lady overall and actual 1st W50. Tracey Horne, after a night of illness, was 77th in 44.31 and 3rd female 45.
Adam Roeder 56th and Richard Tosh 98th showed the benefit of their training with TAC over the recent weeks as they both posted PB’s with 42.57 and 46.42 respectively.
Results are at - http://niceworkevents.blogspot.co.uk/2017/06/sunday-11th-june-2017-9th-staplehurst.html
Phil and Mark were 2nd and 3rd M50 respectively.
Lucy PK 44.10 took the 1st W50 prize, although Tina Oldershaw was 1st Lady overall and actual 1st W50. Tracey Horne, after a night of illness, was 77th in 44.31 and 3rd female 45.
Adam Roeder 56th and Richard Tosh 98th showed the benefit of their training with TAC over the recent weeks as they both posted PB’s with 42.57 and 46.42 respectively.
Results are at - http://niceworkevents.blogspot.co.uk/2017/06/sunday-11th-june-2017-9th-staplehurst.html
TAC at the Staplehurst 10k
Other Saturday news - 10th June
Henry Pearce won the Market Harborough half marathon reportedly by about ten minutes in 71.52.
Full result -
www.racetecresults.com/Results.aspx?CId=16418&RId=352&EId=2
Dominic Brown finished 2nd in the North of England 1500 metres championships. Apparently Dom was heading for a win, but made the mistake of easing up just before the finish. Full results are at -
www.northernathletics.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Senior-Day-1-2017.pdf
Charlie Joslin-Allen was 7th in the 1500m at the Welsh Championships in 3.59.77. Full results are at -
results.welshathletics.org/Web_Directory/T20R.html
Full result -
www.racetecresults.com/Results.aspx?CId=16418&RId=352&EId=2
Dominic Brown finished 2nd in the North of England 1500 metres championships. Apparently Dom was heading for a win, but made the mistake of easing up just before the finish. Full results are at -
www.northernathletics.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Senior-Day-1-2017.pdf
Charlie Joslin-Allen was 7th in the 1500m at the Welsh Championships in 3.59.77. Full results are at -
results.welshathletics.org/Web_Directory/T20R.html
South of England Under 20 and Senior Championships, at Crystal Palace, Saturday 10th June - Day 1
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There were two medals for Tonbridge AC distance runners on day 1 of the championships.
Senior Women - Nicole Taylor was 2nd in the 3000 metres and Ashley Gibson was 3rd in the 1500 metres. Ashley ran 4.25.96 to break Kelly Holmes' TAC 1500m record.
Under 20 men - Dan Seagrove qualified for Sunday's 800m final
Senior Men - Sean Molloy qualified through heats and semi finals to Sunday's final.
Senior Women - Nicole Taylor was 2nd in the 3000 metres and Ashley Gibson was 3rd in the 1500 metres. Ashley ran 4.25.96 to break Kelly Holmes' TAC 1500m record.
Under 20 men - Dan Seagrove qualified for Sunday's 800m final
Senior Men - Sean Molloy qualified through heats and semi finals to Sunday's final.
Kent Schools Championships, at Ashford, Saturday 10th June
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
There were three TAC distance runner wins as follows -
Inters (years 10 and 11) - 800m Simon Coppard 1.59.95
Juniors (years 8 and 9) - 800m Rebekah O'Brien 2.22.48, 1500m Fraser Gordon 4.19.61
There were three TAC distance runner wins as follows -
Inters (years 10 and 11) - 800m Simon Coppard 1.59.95
Juniors (years 8 and 9) - 800m Rebekah O'Brien 2.22.48, 1500m Fraser Gordon 4.19.61
TAC Summer parkrun Grand Prix, 10th June - week 2
Table on parkrun page
Defending champion Sophie Slack has established herself at the top of the Park Run GP table after two rounds, although the maximum score available today was only 11 points. She was the only runner in the whole Parkrun to score over 80% on age grading. Sarah Schofield scored a 5 point PB bonus as she continued to reduce her PB (3m 16sec since the start of the year)
Trackside Podcast Episode 16 Live !
In this episode we talk about Multi events at Gotzis and UK Nationals ; NCAA Championships; Some female athlete issues; World Performances;UK Performances;Latest News and more.
The Trackside podcast can be downloaded free from iTunes or listened to directly at -
soundcloud.com/tracksidepod
The Trackside podcast can be downloaded free from iTunes or listened to directly at -
soundcloud.com/tracksidepod
Loughborough Open Meeting, at Loughborough University, Wednesday 7th June
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Considering the cold and windy conditions George Duggan ran a terrific 1500 metres, as he attempted to get under the 1500 metres qualifying time for the British Championships and World Championships trials. He ran 3.46.42 for a personal best.
NCAA Championships, Eugene, Oregon, Wednesday 7th June
Robbie Farnham-Rose was not at his best at the National Collegiate Championships, running his final race for Alabama. He ran 3.50.51 in his 1500 metres 'semi final'.
Full results are at - www.ncaa.com/sites/default/files/external/track-field/results/d1/outdoor17/final/005-1_compiled.htm
Full results are at - www.ncaa.com/sites/default/files/external/track-field/results/d1/outdoor17/final/005-1_compiled.htm
Tonbridge AC Development Meeting, Tuesday 6th June
Results of the meeting are now posted on the Results 2017 page.
Masters/Veterans Update newsletter by Mark Pitcairn-Knowles
The latest update from 6th June is now available on the Masters Updates page.
This week’s ‘Big Hitters’, 30th May to 5th June
Here are a few of the athletes who made big improvements on their personal bests, over the last week or so.
800 metres
Annabelle Hales (u13) 2.35.3 (5.9s improvement)
Cameron Dymond (u15) 2.30.7 (4.8s improvement)
1500 metres
Holly Gordon (u20) 5.25.51 (1.2s improvement)
Dan Seagrove (u17) 4.04.45 (9.0s improvement)
3000 metres
Grace Fleming (u20) 10.46.41 (7.0s improvement)
James Puxty (u20) 8.30.28 (11.7s improvement)
2000 metres steeplechase
Bede Pitcairn-Knowles 6.12.70 (28.8s improvement)
Club Records
Ashley Gibson womens 3000m 9.24.82
Sasha Houghton w45 800m 2.44.5
Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles w50 800m 2.49.4
Graeme Saker m55 3000m 9.51.61
800 metres
Annabelle Hales (u13) 2.35.3 (5.9s improvement)
Cameron Dymond (u15) 2.30.7 (4.8s improvement)
1500 metres
Holly Gordon (u20) 5.25.51 (1.2s improvement)
Dan Seagrove (u17) 4.04.45 (9.0s improvement)
3000 metres
Grace Fleming (u20) 10.46.41 (7.0s improvement)
James Puxty (u20) 8.30.28 (11.7s improvement)
2000 metres steeplechase
Bede Pitcairn-Knowles 6.12.70 (28.8s improvement)
Club Records
Ashley Gibson womens 3000m 9.24.82
Sasha Houghton w45 800m 2.44.5
Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles w50 800m 2.49.4
Graeme Saker m55 3000m 9.51.61
Kent Young Athletes League, at Dartford, Sunday 4th June
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Many thanks to Gary Goodge for the videos, which we have loaded.
There were no A string wins for the 800m runners, but personal bests for Annabelle Hales (u13), Ollie Croll (u13) and Cameron Dymond (u15)
Results are on the Results 2017 page.
There were no A string wins for the 800m runners, but personal bests for Annabelle Hales (u13), Ollie Croll (u13) and Cameron Dymond (u15)
Results are on the Results 2017 page.
TAC Summer parkrun Grand Prix - off to a start
Update from Mark Pitcairn-Knowles
The TAC Summer Age Graded Park Run Grand Prix got off to a good start with the first of 9 straight Saturdays that will count towards this year’s totals (Your best 4 scores count) Dan Schofield has set the pace with a PB bonus win at 82.35%. However Fraser Gordon 81.75% (PB) and defending champion Sophie Slack 80.61% also set high AG scores. A total of 16 TAC runners scored, including Adam Roeder and Karin Gianone who had both run 100m, 800m and 4 x 100m relay at the Vets league the night before!!
Table below and throughout June and July will update on the TAC Parkrun page.
Table below and throughout June and July will update on the TAC Parkrun page.
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British Milers Club Classic Meeting, at Milton Keynes, Saturday 3rd June
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Four TAC athletes and four personal bests, although their races were not plain sailing. Bede Pitcairn-Knowles (u20) ran his second ever 2000m steeplechase and recorded 6.12.70 for a big pb, despite officials ringing the bell a lap early and causing indecision.
Then the girls ran the 3000 metres with Nicole Taylor winning in a pb of 9.34.20, Phoebe Barker (u20) was 2nd in 9.41.71 and Grace Flemimng ran 10.46.41. In their case the race went off ten minutes earlier than schedule, which curtailed their warm-ups.
Then the girls ran the 3000 metres with Nicole Taylor winning in a pb of 9.34.20, Phoebe Barker (u20) was 2nd in 9.41.71 and Grace Flemimng ran 10.46.41. In their case the race went off ten minutes earlier than schedule, which curtailed their warm-ups.
Southern Counties Veterans League, at Tonbridge, Friday 2nd June
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The men and women both placed second. Results are on the Results 2017 page.
Club records over 800m for Sasha Houghton w45 Sasha Houghton 2.44.5 and Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles w50 2.49.4.
Club records over 800m for Sasha Houghton w45 Sasha Houghton 2.44.5 and Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles w50 2.49.4.
Masters/Veterans Update from Mark Pitcairn-Knowles
Read the latest update from PK on the Masters page.
USA News Thursday 1st June
Luca Russo ran a pb mile in 4.05.42 in St Louis on Thursday night.
Full results at - results.tfmeetpro.com/Big_River_Race_Management/2017_Festival_of_Miles/results_12.html
Flotrack Pro covered the meeting and a few with a subscription can watch the race there.
Full results at - results.tfmeetpro.com/Big_River_Race_Management/2017_Festival_of_Miles/results_12.html
Flotrack Pro covered the meeting and a few with a subscription can watch the race there.
Bexhill 5k road race, Wednesday 31st May
Polly Pitcairn-Knowles led the TAC squad of four home, with a 5km road pb of 19.38 on Wednesday evening. Lucy P-K, plus Ellie and Helen Cohen took part. Full results are at - www.uksportstiming.co.uk/bexhillmay5k2017.php
Watford Open Meeting, Wednesday 31st May
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TAC had five in the 1500s and six in the 3000s, as seven pbs, a seasons best and two club records fell.
The records came from Ashley Gibson with 3000 in 9.24.82 to break her own senior women's mark and Graeme Saker who ran a well judged race to take the over 55 time down to 9.51.61.
There were plenty of other impressive runs -
1500 - Dan Seagrove (u20) 4.04.45 pb, Michael Ellis (sm) 4.05.43 pb, Fraser Gordon (u15) 4.11.69 pb, Katie Goodge (u15) 4.50.89, Holly Gordon (u20) 5.25.51 pb.
Fraser's time is one of the fastest ever TAC under 15 mark's and compares well with George Duggan's club age record of 4.08.46.
3000 - Alasdair Kinloch 8.21.37 sb, Miles Weatherseed (sm) 8.25.18 pb, James Puxty (u20) 8.30.28 pb, Jamie Goodge (u20) 8.39.11 pb.
The records came from Ashley Gibson with 3000 in 9.24.82 to break her own senior women's mark and Graeme Saker who ran a well judged race to take the over 55 time down to 9.51.61.
There were plenty of other impressive runs -
1500 - Dan Seagrove (u20) 4.04.45 pb, Michael Ellis (sm) 4.05.43 pb, Fraser Gordon (u15) 4.11.69 pb, Katie Goodge (u15) 4.50.89, Holly Gordon (u20) 5.25.51 pb.
Fraser's time is one of the fastest ever TAC under 15 mark's and compares well with George Duggan's club age record of 4.08.46.
3000 - Alasdair Kinloch 8.21.37 sb, Miles Weatherseed (sm) 8.25.18 pb, James Puxty (u20) 8.30.28 pb, Jamie Goodge (u20) 8.39.11 pb.
British Milers Club Meeting, at Brighton, Wednesday 31st May
Videos available !
Six TAC athletes competed at Brighton in the BMC 800s and 1500s.
Sean Molloy led the way with a 1.48.66 for 800 metres, which was his second fastest ever time, after the 1.48.24 that he ran in 2012. This is not that far away from Steve Fennell's club record of 1.47.97. The race was won by Kyle Langford in 1.47.57, with European Bronze Medalist and Olympian, Elliot Giles in second. Video below courtesy of Carla Randall.
Simon Coppard won race C in 1.57.74 in his first race of the season. Charlie Crick improved his recent pb to 1.58.79 and Isaac Harding dipped under two minutes for the first time with 1.59.37. Peter Bannister was the sole 1500m runner and ran a new pb of 4.39.93, as he continues his swap from international kayaking.
Sean Molloy led the way with a 1.48.66 for 800 metres, which was his second fastest ever time, after the 1.48.24 that he ran in 2012. This is not that far away from Steve Fennell's club record of 1.47.97. The race was won by Kyle Langford in 1.47.57, with European Bronze Medalist and Olympian, Elliot Giles in second. Video below courtesy of Carla Randall.
Simon Coppard won race C in 1.57.74 in his first race of the season. Charlie Crick improved his recent pb to 1.58.79 and Isaac Harding dipped under two minutes for the first time with 1.59.37. Peter Bannister was the sole 1500m runner and ran a new pb of 4.39.93, as he continues his swap from international kayaking.
British Milers Club Meeting, at Exeter, Tuesday 30th May
Charlie Joslin-Allen won the men's A race over 1500 metres at Exeter in 3.57.73
Full results are at - www.britishmilersclub.com/content/bmcitemdisplay.aspx?itemid=1311
Charlie becomes the 13th TAC runner to break four minutes this year. Each of the last three years were have had fifteen.
Full results are at - www.britishmilersclub.com/content/bmcitemdisplay.aspx?itemid=1311
Charlie becomes the 13th TAC runner to break four minutes this year. Each of the last three years were have had fifteen.
Trackside Podcast, Episode 15 - Live !
Episode 15 has gone live this week.
These are some of the subjects that we talked about -
Feedback from listeners
Highgate Night of 10,000m pbs
The demise of county athletics championships
Teenage girls in running
Latest performances and news from the sport
+ Much more
The Trackside podcast can be downloaded free from iTunes or listened to directly at -
soundcloud.com/tracksidepod
These are some of the subjects that we talked about -
Feedback from listeners
Highgate Night of 10,000m pbs
The demise of county athletics championships
Teenage girls in running
Latest performances and news from the sport
+ Much more
The Trackside podcast can be downloaded free from iTunes or listened to directly at -
soundcloud.com/tracksidepod
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TAC Summer Parkrun Grand Prix
Message from Mark Pitcairn-Knowles
Due to the late organisation of this summers Grand Prix (my fault) I have decided to alter the format and run the competition to include all the Tonbridge Parkruns in June and July. So every Parkrun from the 3rd June will be opportunities to score, your best 4 scores. Otherwise the rules are the same, the most important one being that you need to register that you are a Tonbridge AC member with Parkrun (do this through your weekly Parkrun email)
Regards
Mark P-K
Regards
Mark P-K
This week’s ‘Big Hitters’, 18th to 29th May
Here are a few of the athletes who made big improvements on their personal bests, over the last week or so.
800 metres
Toby Emm (u17) 2.03.29 (1.7s improvement)
Katie Goodge (u15) 2.25.3 (3.5s improvement)
1500 metres
Flora Currie (u15) 5.30.8 (31.7s improvement)
Nathan Marsh 3.56.31 (8.7s improvement)
Tom Gray (u17) 4.35.30 (7.8s improvement)
3000 metres
Christian Lee 9.35.70 (40.1s improvement)
George Duggan 8.24.45 (22.0s improvement)
5000 metres
Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles 20.59.4 (86.1s improvement)
Chris Olley 14.03.29 (7.3s improvement)
10,000 metres
Lucy Reid 35.44.4 (2min 31s improvement)
10km road
Chloe Bird 37.48 (2 mins 0s improvement)
Greg Cole 33.17 (29s improvement)
Club Records
Phoebe Barker u20 5000m in 16.44.07
Nicole Taylor senior 10,000m in 34.46.25
800 metres
Toby Emm (u17) 2.03.29 (1.7s improvement)
Katie Goodge (u15) 2.25.3 (3.5s improvement)
1500 metres
Flora Currie (u15) 5.30.8 (31.7s improvement)
Nathan Marsh 3.56.31 (8.7s improvement)
Tom Gray (u17) 4.35.30 (7.8s improvement)
3000 metres
Christian Lee 9.35.70 (40.1s improvement)
George Duggan 8.24.45 (22.0s improvement)
5000 metres
Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles 20.59.4 (86.1s improvement)
Chris Olley 14.03.29 (7.3s improvement)
10,000 metres
Lucy Reid 35.44.4 (2min 31s improvement)
10km road
Chloe Bird 37.48 (2 mins 0s improvement)
Greg Cole 33.17 (29s improvement)
Club Records
Phoebe Barker u20 5000m in 16.44.07
Nicole Taylor senior 10,000m in 34.46.25
Vitality London 10,000m road race, Monday 29th May
TAC took up a dozen club places for the London 10k.
Results summary on the Results 2017 page.
Full results are at - www.vitalitylondon10000.co.uk/results/2017/show/?first_name=&last_name=&bib_number=&running_club=Tonbridge&gender=&age_group=&result_limit=25&order_by=finish_time&sort=asc
Photo courtesy of Mark Pitcairn-Knowles
Results summary on the Results 2017 page.
Full results are at - www.vitalitylondon10000.co.uk/results/2017/show/?first_name=&last_name=&bib_number=&running_club=Tonbridge&gender=&age_group=&result_limit=25&order_by=finish_time&sort=asc
Photo courtesy of Mark Pitcairn-Knowles
UK Youth Development League (under 17/20), at Stevenage, Sunday 28th May
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TAC finished fourth of the six clubs.
There were distance race win for -
800m - Dan Seagrove (u20) 1.58.18, Charlie Crick (u17) 2.02.24
1500m - James Puxty (u20) 4.10.80
3000m - James Kingston (u17) 9.37.59
Full results and a summary are on the Results 2017 page.
Photos below courtesy of Mark Pitcairn-Knowles and Richard Owen
There were distance race win for -
800m - Dan Seagrove (u20) 1.58.18, Charlie Crick (u17) 2.02.24
1500m - James Puxty (u20) 4.10.80
3000m - James Kingston (u17) 9.37.59
Full results and a summary are on the Results 2017 page.
Photos below courtesy of Mark Pitcairn-Knowles and Richard Owen
Westminster Road Miles, London, Sunday 28th May
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There were were three TAC podium places as Jamie Goodge was third u20, Korede Fasina third u13 and Sophie Slack third u11. Full results are at - www.vitalitywestminstermile.co.uk/results/2017/
Summary on the Results 2017 page. Photos courtesyof Gary Goodge.
Summary on the Results 2017 page. Photos courtesyof Gary Goodge.
British Milers Club Grand Prix, at Sports City, Manchester, Saturday 27th May
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What was supposed to be a warm, sunny and still evening wasn't as a chilly wind crossed the stadium.
This was the second BMC Grand Prix of the season and included both the under 20 and under 23 trials over 5000 metres, for the respective European Championships. It was a pretty good night overall for TAC -
800m - Sean Molloy 3rd in B race in 1.49.72 (seasons best)
1500m - George Duggan 1st in B race 3.48.85 (seasons best), Nathan Marsh 1st in E race 3.56.31 (pb)
Womens 5000m A race Nicole Taylor 8th in 16.33.51, Phoebe Barker 10th (1st in u20 trial) in 16.44.07 (debut)
Phoebe would need to run 16.30 to gain the European qualifying standard and automatic selection. Her time was also a TAC under 20 record.
Mens 5000m A race James West 3rd (also 3rd u23) 14.01.37 (debut), Chris Olley 4th (4th u23) 14.03.29 (pb), Corey De'Ath 14.57.63
Summary on the Results 2017 page.
This was the second BMC Grand Prix of the season and included both the under 20 and under 23 trials over 5000 metres, for the respective European Championships. It was a pretty good night overall for TAC -
800m - Sean Molloy 3rd in B race in 1.49.72 (seasons best)
1500m - George Duggan 1st in B race 3.48.85 (seasons best), Nathan Marsh 1st in E race 3.56.31 (pb)
Womens 5000m A race Nicole Taylor 8th in 16.33.51, Phoebe Barker 10th (1st in u20 trial) in 16.44.07 (debut)
Phoebe would need to run 16.30 to gain the European qualifying standard and automatic selection. Her time was also a TAC under 20 record.
Mens 5000m A race James West 3rd (also 3rd u23) 14.01.37 (debut), Chris Olley 4th (4th u23) 14.03.29 (pb), Corey De'Ath 14.57.63
Summary on the Results 2017 page.
USA Regional Championships News, Thursday 25th to Saturday 27th May
West Region,Austin, Texas
Neither Luca Russo (1500m) or Ryan Driscoll (3000m steeplechase) progressed to the next round. Luca was unlucky as he finished 7th in his heat and just 0.6s from qualifying. This was despite being the 48th of 48 qualifiers in the Regional Championships. Full results are at - live.pttiming.com/?mid=1236
East Region, Lexington, Kentucky
Robbie Farnham-Rose won his 1500m heat in 3.50.06
He then placed 6th in his next round race, on Saturday and qualified for the NCAA (National) Championships
There were two what they call quarter finals, as the National Champs have the semis and final. Robbie was in race two and knew that the top seven would qualify, provided that the pace was reasonable. So it was just a case of doing enough to qualify.
Full results are at - www.ncaa.com/sites/default/files/external/track-field/results/d1/outdoor17/east/index.htm
Neither Luca Russo (1500m) or Ryan Driscoll (3000m steeplechase) progressed to the next round. Luca was unlucky as he finished 7th in his heat and just 0.6s from qualifying. This was despite being the 48th of 48 qualifiers in the Regional Championships. Full results are at - live.pttiming.com/?mid=1236
East Region, Lexington, Kentucky
Robbie Farnham-Rose won his 1500m heat in 3.50.06
He then placed 6th in his next round race, on Saturday and qualified for the NCAA (National) Championships
There were two what they call quarter finals, as the National Champs have the semis and final. Robbie was in race two and knew that the top seven would qualify, provided that the pace was reasonable. So it was just a case of doing enough to qualify.
Full results are at - www.ncaa.com/sites/default/files/external/track-field/results/d1/outdoor17/east/index.htm
Robbie Farnham-Rose (Alabama) on his way to National Championships in USA
British Milers Club and Cambridge Harriers Meeting, at Eltham, Wednesday 24th May
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In what were probably the best conditions of the season so far, there were some very encouraging TAC performances.
Sean Molloy had his first race of the season and won the 800 metres A race in 1.50.53. This sent Sean straight to the top of the TAC club rankings.
In race B Kieran Eland lowered his pb to 1.56.22, taking a tenth of a second from his previous best.
In race C Dan Seagrove (u20) ran 1.56.67 and Christian Lee (u20) 1.58.87, both improving their pbs by a second.
The only TAC 1500m athlete was Lizzie Miller (u17), who lowered her seasons best to 4.51.76.
Sean Molloy had his first race of the season and won the 800 metres A race in 1.50.53. This sent Sean straight to the top of the TAC club rankings.
In race B Kieran Eland lowered his pb to 1.56.22, taking a tenth of a second from his previous best.
In race C Dan Seagrove (u20) ran 1.56.67 and Christian Lee (u20) 1.58.87, both improving their pbs by a second.
The only TAC 1500m athlete was Lizzie Miller (u17), who lowered her seasons best to 4.51.76.
Beckenham Road Relays, Wednesday 24th May
The Tonbridge men's team of Tom Cox, Julian Rendall, Dan Bradley defended the club's title from last year.
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
Tom Cox, Julian Rendall, Dan Bradley
Southern Athletics League, at Hemel Hempstead, Sunday 21st May
TAC won the match and amongst the results there were wins for Kieran Eland (400m), Jamie Brown and Lizzie Miller (800m) and Bede Pitcairn-Knowles (3000m steeplechase).
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
Loughborough International at Loughborough University, Sunday 21st May
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Three TAC distance runners were in action, with Kieran Reilly lowering his seasons best to 3.51.97 in the 'Guest' 1500 metres.
George Duggan was disappointed with his 3000m in 8.24.45, but it was still a 22 second pb, whilst James West also had a frustrating race, being caught in the home straight of the Match 1500m, having front run the second half, to chase the European under 23 qualifying standard. James was 4th in 3.44.32.
Full results are appearing at - lia.athletics-uk.org
George Duggan was disappointed with his 3000m in 8.24.45, but it was still a 22 second pb, whilst James West also had a frustrating race, being caught in the home straight of the Match 1500m, having front run the second half, to chase the European under 23 qualifying standard. James was 4th in 3.44.32.
Full results are appearing at - lia.athletics-uk.org
Highgate Night of 10,000 metres pbs, Parliament Hill, Saturday 20th May
Tonbridge AC results in summary -
Womens A race Nicole Taylor 34.46.25 debut (TAC club record, previously Miranda Heathcote in 1998)
Womens B race Lucy Reid 35.44.36 pb (previous 38.15.63 from 2012)
Mens A race Corey De'Ath 30.35.1 debut
Mens B race Max Nicholls 30.46.28 debut, Ben Cole 30.49.90
Full results are at entries.opentrack.run/2017/not/
Photos courtesy of Richard Owen
Womens A race Nicole Taylor 34.46.25 debut (TAC club record, previously Miranda Heathcote in 1998)
Womens B race Lucy Reid 35.44.36 pb (previous 38.15.63 from 2012)
Mens A race Corey De'Ath 30.35.1 debut
Mens B race Max Nicholls 30.46.28 debut, Ben Cole 30.49.90
Full results are at entries.opentrack.run/2017/not/
Photos courtesy of Richard Owen
UK Youth Development League (under 13 and 15s) , at Chelmsford, Saturday 20th May
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Tonbridge AC finished 2nd of the six teams, which was a real improvement on 4th in the first match.
In the distance races perhaps the under 13, 1200 metres win by Olivia Breed stood out, as her 3.53.8 is one of the fastest TAC times ever recorded.
Katie Burgess and Katie Goodge, combined with sprinters Eliz O'Donnell and Maisie Rixon to win the 4x300m in 3.01.9, which was just outside the TAC under 15 club record.
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
In the distance races perhaps the under 13, 1200 metres win by Olivia Breed stood out, as her 3.53.8 is one of the fastest TAC times ever recorded.
Katie Burgess and Katie Goodge, combined with sprinters Eliz O'Donnell and Maisie Rixon to win the 4x300m in 3.01.9, which was just outside the TAC under 15 club record.
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
British Masters Road Relay Championships, at Sutton Coldfield, Saturday 20th May
Videos loaded ! Plus full report on the Masters/Veterans page
A few results reported back -
over 55 men 3rd (Alan Buckle, Graeme Saker, Steve Keywood)
over 35 women 8th (Rachel Fagg, Nina Ridge, Antonia Skerritt, Sasha Houghton)
over 45 women 7th (Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles, Penny Pilbeam, Tracey Horne)
over 45 men 26th and 42nd
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
over 55 men 3rd (Alan Buckle, Graeme Saker, Steve Keywood)
over 35 women 8th (Rachel Fagg, Nina Ridge, Antonia Skerritt, Sasha Houghton)
over 45 women 7th (Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles, Penny Pilbeam, Tracey Horne)
over 45 men 26th and 42nd
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
Weekend Live Action Free from Vinco Sports, 20th/21st May
There is live action this weekend from two big events, featuring Tonbridge AC athletes.
See www.runjumpthrow.com
Saturday Highgate Night of 10,000m pbs
This event is at Parliament Hill and includes the GB trials for the World Championships i.e. the A races
Womens B race 5.30pm Lucy Reid, Mens B race at 7.30pm Ben Cole, Max Nicholls , Mens A race at 8.15pm Corey De’Ath, Womens A race at 9.00pm Nicole Taylor
Sunday Loughborough International
This event includes a few TAC athletes -
2.32 pm Joe Fuggle 400 Hurdles, 3.18pm 3000m George Duggan, 5.10pm 1500m Guest race Kieran Reilly, 5.22pm 1500m Match Race James West. Plus Zak Skinner I think in the 100m at 3pm.
See www.runjumpthrow.com
Saturday Highgate Night of 10,000m pbs
This event is at Parliament Hill and includes the GB trials for the World Championships i.e. the A races
Womens B race 5.30pm Lucy Reid, Mens B race at 7.30pm Ben Cole, Max Nicholls , Mens A race at 8.15pm Corey De’Ath, Womens A race at 9.00pm Nicole Taylor
Sunday Loughborough International
This event includes a few TAC athletes -
2.32 pm Joe Fuggle 400 Hurdles, 3.18pm 3000m George Duggan, 5.10pm 1500m Guest race Kieran Reilly, 5.22pm 1500m Match Race James West. Plus Zak Skinner I think in the 100m at 3pm.
Three TAC distance runners make USA NCAA Regional Championships
Three TAC distance runners have qualified for this year's Regional Championships, in the USA.
The US College system involves the top 48 athletes per event, from each region (West and East) contesting the Regional Championships. This is based on performance rankings, from the season so far.
Both championships take place next weekend, from Thursday 25th May and include heats and 'finals'. Then the 'top 12' (like qualifying through heats) from each region qualify for the National Collegiate (NCAA) Championships at Eugene, Oregon, two weeks later.
Luca Russo is running 1500m in the West, where Ryan Driscoll will contest the 3000m steeplechase. Entries are at -
www.flotrack.org/event/254984-2017-di-ncaa-west-preliminary-round/entries
Robbie Farnham-Rose goes in the 1500m in the East. Entries are at -
www.flotrack.org/event/254983-2017-di-ncaa-east-preliminary-round/entries
Henry Pearce was very unlucky not to make the West Region 10,000 metres as his 29.41 was just two seconds away from the top 48 listing, even though he won the race, in which he ran his best time.
The US College system involves the top 48 athletes per event, from each region (West and East) contesting the Regional Championships. This is based on performance rankings, from the season so far.
Both championships take place next weekend, from Thursday 25th May and include heats and 'finals'. Then the 'top 12' (like qualifying through heats) from each region qualify for the National Collegiate (NCAA) Championships at Eugene, Oregon, two weeks later.
Luca Russo is running 1500m in the West, where Ryan Driscoll will contest the 3000m steeplechase. Entries are at -
www.flotrack.org/event/254984-2017-di-ncaa-west-preliminary-round/entries
Robbie Farnham-Rose goes in the 1500m in the East. Entries are at -
www.flotrack.org/event/254983-2017-di-ncaa-east-preliminary-round/entries
Henry Pearce was very unlucky not to make the West Region 10,000 metres as his 29.41 was just two seconds away from the top 48 listing, even though he won the race, in which he ran his best time.
Veterans/Masters update
There is a new update from Mark Pitcairn-Knowles on the Masters/Veterans page.
This week’s ‘Big Hitters’, 9th to 17th May
Here are a few of the athletes who made big improvements on their personal bests, over the last week or so.
800 metres
Charlie Crick (u17) 1.59.14 (6.0s improvement)
Becky O'Brien (u15) 2.19.89 (1.4s improvement)
1500 metres
Corey De'Ath (sm) 3.52.47 (3.3s improvement)
Grace Fleming (u20) 5.01.32 (5.1s improvement)
3000 metres
Kiri Marsh (u20) 10.39.08 (36.2s improvement)
5000 metres
Ashley Gibson 16.20.65 (0.7s improvement) - TAC Club record
Other records
Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles 5.50.4 - TAC W50 record
800 metres
Charlie Crick (u17) 1.59.14 (6.0s improvement)
Becky O'Brien (u15) 2.19.89 (1.4s improvement)
1500 metres
Corey De'Ath (sm) 3.52.47 (3.3s improvement)
Grace Fleming (u20) 5.01.32 (5.1s improvement)
3000 metres
Kiri Marsh (u20) 10.39.08 (36.2s improvement)
5000 metres
Ashley Gibson 16.20.65 (0.7s improvement) - TAC Club record
Other records
Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles 5.50.4 - TAC W50 record
Southern Counties Veterans League, at Ashford, Monday 15th May
Videos loaded !
The TAC veterans team train rolls on as the performances get stronger. On this occasion, the second match in the top division, the men were second and the women first.
Mark Pitcairn-Knowles and the team have built enthusiasm both for training and competition, with regular specialised coaching to help some with unfamiliar events. The competition is for over 35s, upto anything !
Amongst the Monday night performances were club records for Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles (w50 5.50.4 for 1500m). Although not distance running Pete Brenchley (coach) set a TAC m70 Discus record of 17.47m, which is almost a four metre improvement on last year.
The full results are on the Results 2017 page.
Mark Pitcairn-Knowles and the team have built enthusiasm both for training and competition, with regular specialised coaching to help some with unfamiliar events. The competition is for over 35s, upto anything !
Amongst the Monday night performances were club records for Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles (w50 5.50.4 for 1500m). Although not distance running Pete Brenchley (coach) set a TAC m70 Discus record of 17.47m, which is almost a four metre improvement on last year.
The full results are on the Results 2017 page.
The TAC women's team won on Monday at the Southern Counties Veterans League
Other Sunday results, 14th May
Chris Olley finished a close up 5th over 3000 metres, in Germany, as he opened his season with 8.08.38.
Henry Pearce followed up his 10,000m win on Friday with third place in the 5000m at the South East Conference, South Carolina. He ran 14.32.66 in what was a team effort for Tulsa, as they filled the first four places.
Henry Pearce followed up his 10,000m win on Friday with third place in the 5000m at the South East Conference, South Carolina. He ran 14.32.66 in what was a team effort for Tulsa, as they filled the first four places.
Kent Championships, at Ashford, Sunday 14th May - Day 2
Videos loaded !
A few results -
800m under 17 men - 1st Charlie Crick
800m under 20 men - 1st Dan Seagrove, 3rd Christian Lee
800m senior men - 2nd Kieran Eland, 3rd Steve Tester
1500m under 20 women - 1st Phoebe Barker
1500m under 15 girls - 3rd Katie Goodge
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
800m under 17 men - 1st Charlie Crick
800m under 20 men - 1st Dan Seagrove, 3rd Christian Lee
800m senior men - 2nd Kieran Eland, 3rd Steve Tester
1500m under 20 women - 1st Phoebe Barker
1500m under 15 girls - 3rd Katie Goodge
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
British Milers Club Grand Prix at Solihull, Saturday 13th May
Videos loaded !
There were five TAC distances in action -
1500m men A race - 1st James West 3.43.92
5000m women - 6th Ashley Gibson 16.20.65 (personal best and TAC club record)
1500m other - Corey De'Ath 3.52.47 (pb), Alasdair Kinloch 3.53.11 (pb), Kieran Reilly 3.54.55
1500m men A race - 1st James West 3.43.92
5000m women - 6th Ashley Gibson 16.20.65 (personal best and TAC club record)
1500m other - Corey De'Ath 3.52.47 (pb), Alasdair Kinloch 3.53.11 (pb), Kieran Reilly 3.54.55
USA News Saturday 13th May
Robbie Farnham-Rose finished 2nd in the 1500m final (Video loaded) at the South East Conference Championships, in South Carolina. He ran 3.53.36, with the last 800 metres covered in 1.52. Luca Russo was 12th in 3.59.79. Luca also finished the 5000 metres later in 14.56.88
Full results are at - live.pttiming.com/?mid=1176
In San Francisco, Ryan Driscoll finished 2nd over 1500 metres in 3.49.57.
Full results are at - live.pttiming.com/?mid=1176
In San Francisco, Ryan Driscoll finished 2nd over 1500 metres in 3.49.57.
Robbie Farnham-Rose, Eileen Rose (supporter) and Luca Russo
Kent Championships, at Ashford, Saturday 13th May - Day 1
Videos loaded !
Results known so far -
Senior Men 1500m - 1st Charlie Joslin-Allen, 2nd Tom Cox
Under 20 women 800m - 1st Phoebe Barker
Under 20 men 1500m - 2nd Jamie Goodge
Under 15 boys 1500m - 1st Fraser Gordon
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
Senior Men 1500m - 1st Charlie Joslin-Allen, 2nd Tom Cox
Under 20 women 800m - 1st Phoebe Barker
Under 20 men 1500m - 2nd Jamie Goodge
Under 15 boys 1500m - 1st Fraser Gordon
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
Ben Cole and James Puxty - 1st and 2nd in 5000 metres
UK Inter Counties Fell Running Championships, Scotland, Saturday 13th May
There were four Tonbridge AC runners in action at the championships, racing for Kent.
Max Nicholls finished an excellent 3rd, Jamie Bryant 23rd, Greg Cole 44th and Euan Nicholls 54th.
Max Nicholls finished an excellent 3rd, Jamie Bryant 23rd, Greg Cole 44th and Euan Nicholls 54th.
Greg Cole (23), Jamie Bryant (22), Max Nicholls (24), Euan Nicholls (25) - most of the Kent Fell Running Team !
Friday 12th May updates
There were three good performances in the USA overnight, where it is Conference Championships weekend -
South East Conference, South Carolina, Mens 1500 metres - Robbie Farnham-Rose (3.47.76) and Luca Russo (3.47.81) were in the same heat and finished 2nd and 3rd, which were automatic qualifying places for Saturday's final.
Full results are at - live.pttiming.com/?mid=1176
American Athletic Conference, Houston, Mens 10,000 metres - Henry Pearce won the Conference title in 31.21.90 He will also contest Sunday's 5000 metres.
Full results are at - www.flashresultstexas.com/2017/aacoutdoor17/
South East Conference, South Carolina, Mens 1500 metres - Robbie Farnham-Rose (3.47.76) and Luca Russo (3.47.81) were in the same heat and finished 2nd and 3rd, which were automatic qualifying places for Saturday's final.
Full results are at - live.pttiming.com/?mid=1176
American Athletic Conference, Houston, Mens 10,000 metres - Henry Pearce won the Conference title in 31.21.90 He will also contest Sunday's 5000 metres.
Full results are at - www.flashresultstexas.com/2017/aacoutdoor17/
Robbie Farnham-Rose (white/red) and Luca Russo (Gold/black)
in last night's South East Conference 1500m heat
in last night's South East Conference 1500m heat
Wednesday 10th May - updates
There were some TAC distance runners racing in open meetings on Wednesday -
Loughborough - 800m Kieran Reilly 1.56.85, 3000m Chloe Bird 10.32.09 pb, Kiri Marsh 10.39.08 pb, Lottie Richardson (TAC trials) 11.28.41 debut.
Crystal Palace - 400m/800m Peter Bannister 62.06/2.18.22 debuts.
Loughborough - 800m Kieran Reilly 1.56.85, 3000m Chloe Bird 10.32.09 pb, Kiri Marsh 10.39.08 pb, Lottie Richardson (TAC trials) 11.28.41 debut.
Crystal Palace - 400m/800m Peter Bannister 62.06/2.18.22 debuts.
Trackside Podcast, Episode 14 - Live !
Episode 14 has gone live this week and showing the best listening figures yet, plus creating some good feedback and ideas.
These are some of the subjects that we talked about -
Feedback from listeners
British Mens Marathon standards
The Nike Sub 2 hour marathjon attempt
Latest performances and news from the sport
+ Much more
The Trackside podcast can be downloaded free from iTunes or listened to directly at -
soundcloud.com/tracksidepod
These are some of the subjects that we talked about -
Feedback from listeners
British Mens Marathon standards
The Nike Sub 2 hour marathjon attempt
Latest performances and news from the sport
+ Much more
The Trackside podcast can be downloaded free from iTunes or listened to directly at -
soundcloud.com/tracksidepod
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This week’s ‘Big Hitters’, 9th to 17th May
Here are a few of the athletes who made big improvements on their personal bests, over the last few days.
1200 metres
Annabelle Hales (u13) 4.10.0 - debut
Anais Fernandez-Laaksonen (u13) 4.10.8 - debut
1500 metres
Amber Crush (u15) 6.04.9 (15.5s improvement)
Ananjan Ganguli (u15) 5.16.9 (14.3s improvement)
3000 metres steeplechase
Ryan Driscoll 8.50.87 (5.9s improvement) - TAC record
1200 metres
Annabelle Hales (u13) 4.10.0 - debut
Anais Fernandez-Laaksonen (u13) 4.10.8 - debut
1500 metres
Amber Crush (u15) 6.04.9 (15.5s improvement)
Ananjan Ganguli (u15) 5.16.9 (14.3s improvement)
3000 metres steeplechase
Ryan Driscoll 8.50.87 (5.9s improvement) - TAC record
Other Sunday news, 7th May
James Puxty finished second in the Darent Valley 10k road race in 35.07.
Full results are at - www.swifttiming.co.uk/cgi-bin/list_race_result.php?meet_event_id=1220001
Full results are at - www.swifttiming.co.uk/cgi-bin/list_race_result.php?meet_event_id=1220001
Kent Young Athletes League, at Bromley, Sunday 7th May
TAC had probably the largest squad for some time in the Kent Young Athletes League, with a division 1 and division 2 teams, plus non scorers. The effort was swelled by Judd School providing a combined effort in division 2, as TAC finished a close second to Blackheath in both leagues.
It was good to see a number of young distance runners making their debuts at the specific events of 1200m and 1500m, with some significant personal bests being recorded. See the summary with the results. Fraser Gordon provided the only A-string win in division 1 with a 1500m pb of 4.19.4.
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
It was good to see a number of young distance runners making their debuts at the specific events of 1200m and 1500m, with some significant personal bests being recorded. See the summary with the results. Fraser Gordon provided the only A-string win in division 1 with a 1500m pb of 4.19.4.
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
Ryan Driscoll breaks Stuart Kirk's 34 year old Tonbridge AC 3000 metres steeplechase record with 8.50.87
After four previous sub nine clockings Ryan Driscoll broke Stuart Kirk's Tonbridge AC 3000 metres steeplechase record last night with 8.50.87, in California. Ryan is one of the most popular lads at the club and it's fitting that he takes Stuart's record, as he was similarly thought of. The record lasted 34 years and what a great testament to Stuart, who was tragically killed in a car accident back in the 80s, whilst at Northern Arizona University.
Ryan Driscoll
Stuart Kirk
Other Saturday news, 6th May
Chris Olley won a low 1500 metres in Germany in 3.54.6, to open his season, with his first race since the National Cross Country Championships.
Megan Brickell made a terrific breakthrough at the Stratford Parkrun near Manchester to record 18.18, as she continued to return from long term injury issues.
Michael Ellis ran in the British Athletics League for City of Sheffield, his second/higher claim club and ran the 3000m steeplechase in 10.06.62 and 1500m in 4.16.19
Megan Brickell made a terrific breakthrough at the Stratford Parkrun near Manchester to record 18.18, as she continued to return from long term injury issues.
Michael Ellis ran in the British Athletics League for City of Sheffield, his second/higher claim club and ran the 3000m steeplechase in 10.06.62 and 1500m in 4.16.19
More videos now loaded from last Sundays UK Youth Development League
courtesy of Mark Pitcairn-Knowles
This week’s ‘Big Hitters’, 26th April to 5th May
Here are a few of the athletes who made big improvements on their personal bests, over the last week. Its been a busy week or so.
800 metres
Jamie Bingham (u20) 2.11.7 (12.2s improvement)
Joe Lusardi (u20) 2.11.8 (12.0s improvement)
Ella de Munck (u15) 2.31.3 (7.6s improvement)
1500 metres
Alasdair Kinloch (u20) 3.54.00 (5.4s improvement)
Phoebe Barker (u20) 4.29.39 (2.0s improvement)
1 mile
Isaac Arnott (u20) 5.58.0 (15.0s improvement)
Katie Goodge (u15) 5.16.4 (15.0s improvement)
3000 metres
Luke Reeves (u20)10.01.6 (28.8s improvement)
Bede Pitcairn-Knowles (u20) 8.51.14 (18.3s improvement)
Grace Fleming (u20) 10.53.7 (70.1s improvement)
5000 metres
Henry Pearce (sm) 14.11.10 (38.8s improvement)
Nathan Marsh (sm) 14.46.40 (26.5s improvement)
Nicole Taylor (sw) 16.25.21 (6.9s improvement)
800 metres
Jamie Bingham (u20) 2.11.7 (12.2s improvement)
Joe Lusardi (u20) 2.11.8 (12.0s improvement)
Ella de Munck (u15) 2.31.3 (7.6s improvement)
1500 metres
Alasdair Kinloch (u20) 3.54.00 (5.4s improvement)
Phoebe Barker (u20) 4.29.39 (2.0s improvement)
1 mile
Isaac Arnott (u20) 5.58.0 (15.0s improvement)
Katie Goodge (u15) 5.16.4 (15.0s improvement)
3000 metres
Luke Reeves (u20)10.01.6 (28.8s improvement)
Bede Pitcairn-Knowles (u20) 8.51.14 (18.3s improvement)
Grace Fleming (u20) 10.53.7 (70.1s improvement)
5000 metres
Henry Pearce (sm) 14.11.10 (38.8s improvement)
Nathan Marsh (sm) 14.46.40 (26.5s improvement)
Nicole Taylor (sw) 16.25.21 (6.9s improvement)
TAC Masters Update, 4th May
Mark Pitcairn-Knowles has written a Masters/Veterans news update which is available on the Masters page.
Watford Open Meeting and British Milers Club Gold Standard Races, Wednesday 3rd May
Videos loaded !
There were six personal bests, a BMC A race win and two club records, all coming from nine of the eleven TAC athletes competing.This was despite the cold and damp conditions.
Ashley Gibson broke the TAC womens 3000m record, previously held by Grace Nicholls, with 9.32.09, whilst Graeme Saker lowered the M55 record to 10.01.21.
James West opened his season with a win in the BMC mens A race 1500m in 3.49.64.
There were 3000m pbs for Corey De'Ath (8.21.55), James Puxty (8.41.97) and Bede Pitcairn Knowles (8.51.14), plus a 1500m bests for Ally Kinloch (3.54.00), Christian Lee (4.14.56) and Phoebe Barker (4.29.39).
Ashley Gibson broke the TAC womens 3000m record, previously held by Grace Nicholls, with 9.32.09, whilst Graeme Saker lowered the M55 record to 10.01.21.
James West opened his season with a win in the BMC mens A race 1500m in 3.49.64.
There were 3000m pbs for Corey De'Ath (8.21.55), James Puxty (8.41.97) and Bede Pitcairn Knowles (8.51.14), plus a 1500m bests for Ally Kinloch (3.54.00), Christian Lee (4.14.56) and Phoebe Barker (4.29.39).
Tonbridge AC Evening Open Meeting, Tuesday 2nd May
Videos loaded !
There were five 800m races and three mile races amongst the events.
Videos of all the mile races and the fastest two 800m races have been provided by Gary Goodge.
Full results are on the Results page.
Videos of all the mile races and the fastest two 800m races have been provided by Gary Goodge.
Full results are on the Results page.
British Universities and Colleges Championships (BUCS), at Bedford, Monday 1st May - Day 3
Videos loaded !
By my calculations every TAC distance runner who competed on Monday at the BUCS Championships ran a personal best !
Here is a summary -
800m Mens Final - 5th Ben Murphy 1.52.42
5000m Women A race - 5th Nicole Taylor 16.25.21 (6th overall on time) - TAC Club Record !
5000m Men B race - 1st Nathan Marsh 14.46.40 (17th overall)
5000m Women B race - 8th Chloe Bird 18.21.02 (24th overall)
3000m steeplechase - 11th Michael Ellis 9.50.60
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
Here is a summary -
800m Mens Final - 5th Ben Murphy 1.52.42
5000m Women A race - 5th Nicole Taylor 16.25.21 (6th overall on time) - TAC Club Record !
5000m Men B race - 1st Nathan Marsh 14.46.40 (17th overall)
5000m Women B race - 8th Chloe Bird 18.21.02 (24th overall)
3000m steeplechase - 11th Michael Ellis 9.50.60
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
Other weekend news, 29th April to 1st May
Sunday
Welsh 5km road Championship at Cardiff
Charlie Joslin-Allen finished an excellent 5th in the Welsh 5km road championships in 14.49.
Full results at - www.fullonsport.com/event/cardiff-5k--race-for-victory/results
Clapham Common 10km road race
Lucy Reid was first female home in the Clapham Common 10km road race in 36.31. This was 22 seconds inside her pb from 2014.
Full results are at - www.runthrough.co.uk/results-clapham-common-10k-april-30th-2017/
Monday
Shinfield 10km road race, near Reading
Greg Cole won the Shinfield 10km in 33.47, which was just one second away from his personal best.
Full results are at - results.sporthive.com/events/6264754510443345152
Welsh 5km road Championship at Cardiff
Charlie Joslin-Allen finished an excellent 5th in the Welsh 5km road championships in 14.49.
Full results at - www.fullonsport.com/event/cardiff-5k--race-for-victory/results
Clapham Common 10km road race
Lucy Reid was first female home in the Clapham Common 10km road race in 36.31. This was 22 seconds inside her pb from 2014.
Full results are at - www.runthrough.co.uk/results-clapham-common-10k-april-30th-2017/
Monday
Shinfield 10km road race, near Reading
Greg Cole won the Shinfield 10km in 33.47, which was just one second away from his personal best.
Full results are at - results.sporthive.com/events/6264754510443345152
Hildenborough Road Races, Monday 1st May
Updated provided by Mark Pitcairn-Knowles -
TAC showed great support for the local Hildenborough road races over 2.5M, 5M and 10M
TAC dominated the top spots.
10M Male Dan Bradley 2nd after a fall.
10M Women Sally Musson 2nd , Penny Pilbeam 3rd
5M Men 1st Fraser Gordon, 2nd Mark PK, 3rd Tony Bennett 1st M50 award for Richard Puxty, 1st M60 Brian Buckwell.
5M Women 2nd Vita Milana, 3rd Step Puxty, 4th (1st W40) Sasha Houghton, 5th (1st W50) Lucy PK
2.5M Male 4th male Huxley Crush
2.5 M Female 1st Katie Goodge, 2nd Sophie Slack, 3rd Meghan Watson
1st Team 5Mile TAC Fraser Gordon, Mark PK, Tony Bennett, Vita Milana
1st Team 10 M TAC Dan Bradley, Sally Musson, Penny Pilbeam,
Full results now on the Results 2017 page.
TAC showed great support for the local Hildenborough road races over 2.5M, 5M and 10M
TAC dominated the top spots.
10M Male Dan Bradley 2nd after a fall.
10M Women Sally Musson 2nd , Penny Pilbeam 3rd
5M Men 1st Fraser Gordon, 2nd Mark PK, 3rd Tony Bennett 1st M50 award for Richard Puxty, 1st M60 Brian Buckwell.
5M Women 2nd Vita Milana, 3rd Step Puxty, 4th (1st W40) Sasha Houghton, 5th (1st W50) Lucy PK
2.5M Male 4th male Huxley Crush
2.5 M Female 1st Katie Goodge, 2nd Sophie Slack, 3rd Meghan Watson
1st Team 5Mile TAC Fraser Gordon, Mark PK, Tony Bennett, Vita Milana
1st Team 10 M TAC Dan Bradley, Sally Musson, Penny Pilbeam,
Full results now on the Results 2017 page.
First mens team in 5 miles - Mark Pitcairn-Knowles, Fraser Gordon, Tony Bennett
UK Youth Development League (under 17 and 20), at Luton, Sunday 30th April
Videos loaded !
TAC were 4th of the six teams. Provisional results are on the Results 2017 page.
British Universities and Colleges Championships (BUCS), at Bedford, Sunday 30th April - Day 2
Videos loaded ! (mens 1500m semi finals)
There were just two TAC distance runners in action.
Ben Murphy surpassed all expectations to qualify for the 800m final with 1.53.68 (equals pb) and George Duggan made the 1500m final with a 3.52.08. Both finals are on Monday.
Full results are at - bucs.org.uk/page.asp?section=19704§ionTitle=Results
Ben Murphy surpassed all expectations to qualify for the 800m final with 1.53.68 (equals pb) and George Duggan made the 1500m final with a 3.52.08. Both finals are on Monday.
Full results are at - bucs.org.uk/page.asp?section=19704§ionTitle=Results
Ben Murphy has qualified for the 800 metres final
British Universities and Colleges Championships (BUCS), at Bedford, Saturday 29th April - Day 1
Videos loaded !
Full live and video coverage at - www.runjumpthrow.com/fixtures/12017-bucs-outdoor-athletics-championships
George Duggan (1500m) and Ben Murphy (800m) qualified for Sunday's semi finals, whilst Michael Ellis qualified for the 3000m steeplechase final on Monday.
George Duggan (1500m) and Ben Murphy (800m) qualified for Sunday's semi finals, whilst Michael Ellis qualified for the 3000m steeplechase final on Monday.