March 2016
Easter Newsletter - April 2016
Following on from the newsletter that I produced at the end of 2015, I thought that I would produce another. Hopefully, it will help in terms of some information about the coming Summer track season, aswell as including a quick review of last Winter. Hope that you all enjoy it.
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Nathan Marsh performs well at Isle of Man Easter Festival of Running, 25th to 27th March
Nathan Marsh formed part of a Leeds University contingent who competed in the Isle of Man Easter Festival.
Friday 25th March, 10km road race - 12th in 32.37
Saturday 26th March, Peel Hill Race - 9th in 22.43
Sunday 27th March, Douglas 5km road race - 16.34, 2nd leg for winning team
Friday 25th March, 10km road race - 12th in 32.37
Saturday 26th March, Peel Hill Race - 9th in 22.43
Sunday 27th March, Douglas 5km road race - 16.34, 2nd leg for winning team
Sam Bradley in action in the USA
Sam Bradley showed that he is still competing, aswell as being involved in university coaching in the USA. He ran a 15.14 road 5km a couple of weeks ago and then finished second in a track 5000m this weekend in 15.00.25.
Cardiff Half Marathon, Saturday 26th March
Nicole Taylor ran 85.24 at Cardiff. Nicole went through the first 10 miles on a very good pace, but soon after had to take a 'pit stop' at someones house, so was consequently slowed considerably.
Saturday 5km parkruns, Saturday 26th March
Amongst TAC performances today were -
Bedgebury Pinetum - Mark Coates was 1st overall in 20.03
Tonbridge - 1st Andrew Mercer 17.05
Sittingbourne - 1st Graeme Saker 18.27
Tunbridge Wells - 1st female Lizzie Miller 20.50
Full results are at - http://www.parkrun.org.uk/results/firstfinishers/
Bedgebury Pinetum - Mark Coates was 1st overall in 20.03
Tonbridge - 1st Andrew Mercer 17.05
Sittingbourne - 1st Graeme Saker 18.27
Tunbridge Wells - 1st female Lizzie Miller 20.50
Full results are at - http://www.parkrun.org.uk/results/firstfinishers/
Kieran Reilly runs 5000m personal best at Rayleigh Relays Meet, North Carolina, Friday 25th March
Kieran Reilly ran a pb of 14.44.94 for 5000 metres on Friday, at the Raleigh Relays, North Carolina. Kieran was on for a sub 14.30 clocking until the last three laps. Full results at -
http://flashresults.com/2016_Meets/Outdoor/03-25_RaleighRelays/027-1-03.htm
http://flashresults.com/2016_Meets/Outdoor/03-25_RaleighRelays/027-1-03.htm
London Marathon - from Julian Rendall
My sister and I will be running the 2016 London Marathon and raising money for the Evelina London Children's Hospital to show our appreciation for the care and support that they provided to my son, William, last summer when he underwent open heart surgery.
A number of our friends have also benefited from the fantastic service that they provide. We would really appreciate your support if you are able to sponsor us at -
http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-web/fundraiser/showFundraiserPage.action?userUrl=therunningrendalls&faId=657299&isTeam=tru
All the best
Julian
A number of our friends have also benefited from the fantastic service that they provide. We would really appreciate your support if you are able to sponsor us at -
http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-web/fundraiser/showFundraiserPage.action?userUrl=therunningrendalls&faId=657299&isTeam=tru
All the best
Julian
Stop Press - Nathan Marsh runs a pb 3000m
Nathan Marsh made a rare track appearance at the Spenborough and District Winter warm up meeting on Sunday and ran a pb for 3000 metres of 8.48.5. Nathan is at Leeds University and it was a pb by 37 seconds.
South of England 6 (women) and 12 (men) stage road relay championships
at Cyclopark, Gravesend, Sunday 20th March
Mens race video loaded !
The South of England Road Relays were staged at Gravesend for the first time and held at the relatively new Cyclopark complex.
The men had two teams out and finished 5th and 21st, with the latter being the first B team to finish. The top 25 qualify for the National Road Relays on 16th April. The women's team were a creditable 19th, with Ashley Gibson running the third fastest of the 'Long' stages.
The men were always in the top ten, but it wasn't until Stuart Brown on stage 10 that they moved into the top five. By the end we were closing on most of the teams ahead, but in the end were 3.11 behind the winners and 1.36 away from the medals. The 5th place did not quite match the club's best previous performance of 4th last year.
The men had two teams out and finished 5th and 21st, with the latter being the first B team to finish. The top 25 qualify for the National Road Relays on 16th April. The women's team were a creditable 19th, with Ashley Gibson running the third fastest of the 'Long' stages.
The men were always in the top ten, but it wasn't until Stuart Brown on stage 10 that they moved into the top five. By the end we were closing on most of the teams ahead, but in the end were 3.11 behind the winners and 1.36 away from the medals. The 5th place did not quite match the club's best previous performance of 4th last year.
Photos of the men (above) and women (below), with apologies to Harry Paton and Toby Ralph, who I didn't manage to get a good photo of.
Home Countries International Cross Country, at Falkirk, Scotland, Saturday 19th March
TAC had a tremendous day the Home International.
Chris Olley led an England 1,2,3,4 in the under 20 men's race as he outsprinted Gus Cockle who won last weekend's UK Inter Counties Championship.
In the schools international race for Inter Girls Kathleen Faes took second place, just ahead of a fast closing Phoebe Barker.
James Puxty placed 11th in the Inter Boys race.
Full results are on the Results 2016 page. All photos courtesy of Richard Owen.
Chris Olley led an England 1,2,3,4 in the under 20 men's race as he outsprinted Gus Cockle who won last weekend's UK Inter Counties Championship.
In the schools international race for Inter Girls Kathleen Faes took second place, just ahead of a fast closing Phoebe Barker.
James Puxty placed 11th in the Inter Boys race.
Full results are on the Results 2016 page. All photos courtesy of Richard Owen.
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Photos of Chris, Kathleen, Phoebe and James competing for England
Schools Year 7 and 8 Inter County Cross Country Match, at Popham, Hampshire, Saturday 19th March
TAC had plenty of young runners appearing in Kent vests. Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
Some of our leading results included - Year 7 girls 5th Maddie Wise, Year 7 boys 4th Finn Croll, Year 8 boys 2nd Fraser Gordon.
Some of our leading results included - Year 7 girls 5th Maddie Wise, Year 7 boys 4th Finn Croll, Year 8 boys 2nd Fraser Gordon.
Kent Indoor Championships, at Lee Valley, Saturday 19th March
Videos now loaded !
TAC had two wins in the 800 metres championships as Hannah Czarnowski (2.25.49) won the under 20 women's title and Alex Hookway (2.02.87) the senior men's event. Ewan Wood (2.20.19) set a personal best in winning the silver medal in the under 15 boys 800m.
Sam Avis had his first ever experience of racing indoors and finished 4th in the under 20 men's race in 2.11.01.
Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
Sam Avis had his first ever experience of racing indoors and finished 4th in the under 20 men's race in 2.11.01.
Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
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Above - Alex and Hannah with their gold medals
Below - Hannah wins, plus other photos of Alex, Ewan and Sam
Below - Hannah wins, plus other photos of Alex, Ewan and Sam
Saturday 5km parkruns and TAC Winter Grand Prix
James Kingston and Clara Tyler were first home at Tonbridge.
Full results are at - http://www.parkrun.org.uk/results/firstfinishers/
Mark Pitcairn-Knowles reports the latest position in the Grand Prix -
Very little change as low numbers of TAC runners today gave 11 points to James Kingston as the top age grader. Maurice Marchant was the only person to move up from 10th to 7th place. Despite a good run Matt Harvey was unable to improve on his 4 previous scores, so remains in 3rd place. His title chances depend on the numbers of TAC runners taking part on the 2nd April and of course whether Sophie and Lily Slack run add a 4th score
Full results are at - http://www.parkrun.org.uk/results/firstfinishers/
Mark Pitcairn-Knowles reports the latest position in the Grand Prix -
Very little change as low numbers of TAC runners today gave 11 points to James Kingston as the top age grader. Maurice Marchant was the only person to move up from 10th to 7th place. Despite a good run Matt Harvey was unable to improve on his 4 previous scores, so remains in 3rd place. His title chances depend on the numbers of TAC runners taking part on the 2nd April and of course whether Sophie and Lily Slack run add a 4th score
London mini marathons - South East Team Selections
The following have been selected for the South East Region teams to compete in the London Mini Marathons, on Sunday 24th April. These are held over the final 3 miles of the marathon course and start earlier in the morning.
Under 13 girls - Katie Goodge
Under 15 girls - Kathleen Faes
Under 17 women - Phoebe Barker
Under 13 boys - Fraser Gordon
Under 15 boys - Reserve - James Stoney
Under 17 men - Alasdair Kinloch, James Puxty + Reserve Jamie Goodge
Under 13 girls - Katie Goodge
Under 15 girls - Kathleen Faes
Under 17 women - Phoebe Barker
Under 13 boys - Fraser Gordon
Under 15 boys - Reserve - James Stoney
Under 17 men - Alasdair Kinloch, James Puxty + Reserve Jamie Goodge
Sunday Road Races, 13th March
TAC distance runners have been in fine form this morning in a number of road races -
Trafford 10k
This race near Manchester attracts a top class field and Chris Olley had a superb run to finish 18th in 29.42. This took more than two minutes from Chris' pb from to years ago. Its also a club under 20 men's record and is the fastest for that age in the UK this year (would have been number two in 2015). Its also the third fastest ever under 20 mens time.
Henry Pearce also ran a very solid 30.41, which was actually his debut at the distance.
Full results are at - http://www.chiptiming.co.uk/MediaGallery/results/Results%20-%20Trafford%2010K.pdf
Lydd 20 miles
Julian Rendall used the race as another 'training' run for the London Marathon, but still ended up with an impressive 1.53.59 clocking, just 2 seconds behind the winner. Simon Fraser ran 2.12.10, as he also continues his marathon build up.
Sidcup 10 miles
'Fresh' from a superb 69th on Saturday at the UK Inter counties, Dan Watt won this road race in 55.15. This was nine seconds inside Dan's two year old pb.
Colchester Half Marathon
Duncan Ralph is another to smash his personal best this morning with a time of 96.45 at Colchester. Duncan's previous best was 99.18
Dartford Half Marathon
Leah Melvin's time was 93.39. Full results are at
http://www.swifttiming.co.uk/cgi-bin/list_race_result.php?meet_event_id=850001
Salisbury 10 mile
Cameron Knapp continued his return to fitness with a 65.51 clocking over 10 miles.
Full results are at - http://salisbury10.salisbury-arc.org/salisbury-10-results/
Trafford 10k
This race near Manchester attracts a top class field and Chris Olley had a superb run to finish 18th in 29.42. This took more than two minutes from Chris' pb from to years ago. Its also a club under 20 men's record and is the fastest for that age in the UK this year (would have been number two in 2015). Its also the third fastest ever under 20 mens time.
Henry Pearce also ran a very solid 30.41, which was actually his debut at the distance.
Full results are at - http://www.chiptiming.co.uk/MediaGallery/results/Results%20-%20Trafford%2010K.pdf
Lydd 20 miles
Julian Rendall used the race as another 'training' run for the London Marathon, but still ended up with an impressive 1.53.59 clocking, just 2 seconds behind the winner. Simon Fraser ran 2.12.10, as he also continues his marathon build up.
Sidcup 10 miles
'Fresh' from a superb 69th on Saturday at the UK Inter counties, Dan Watt won this road race in 55.15. This was nine seconds inside Dan's two year old pb.
Colchester Half Marathon
Duncan Ralph is another to smash his personal best this morning with a time of 96.45 at Colchester. Duncan's previous best was 99.18
Dartford Half Marathon
Leah Melvin's time was 93.39. Full results are at
http://www.swifttiming.co.uk/cgi-bin/list_race_result.php?meet_event_id=850001
Salisbury 10 mile
Cameron Knapp continued his return to fitness with a 65.51 clocking over 10 miles.
Full results are at - http://salisbury10.salisbury-arc.org/salisbury-10-results/
Chris Olley at the Trafford 10k with a 29.42 clocking
National Prep Schools Cross Country Championships, at Malvern, Sunday 13th March
A number of young TAC distance runners competed for their schools at the Prep Schools Championships. The highest individual placing was from James Crawley, who was second in the under 13 race.
Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
Knole Park 10k, Sunday 13th March
TAC second claim member Maria Heslop was first lady home, with Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles 6th. Full results areat -
http://www.chiptimingresults.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=61&RId=194
http://www.chiptimingresults.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=61&RId=194
British Masters Cross Country Championships, at Bath, Sunday 13th March
Mark Pitcairn-Knowles gathered together a veterans squad to represent TAC at the British Masters Championships.
Full results are awaited, although Ben Reynolds, who is a second claim member of TAC, was the m50 and overall winner.
Results are at - http://www.thepowerof10.info/results/results.aspx?meetingid=165061&pagenum=1#8KXC
Full results are awaited, although Ben Reynolds, who is a second claim member of TAC, was the m50 and overall winner.
Results are at - http://www.thepowerof10.info/results/results.aspx?meetingid=165061&pagenum=1#8KXC
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The boys seemed to enjoy their trip - Left photo Mark Pitcairn-Knowles, Andy Wood, Charles Whitmore, Phil Coleman
UK Inter Counties Cross Country Championships, at Cofton Park, Birmingham, Saturday 12th March
Race videos now loaded !
TAC had plenty of representation at Cofton Park and came away with some very good individual performances. We had 27 representing Kent in total.
These were headed by a fine win from Kathleen Faes, who led the under 15 girls race, lost the lead, but kept her composure to go on and win.
Ally Kinloch was sixth in the under 17 mens race, whilst also impressive were Ben Cole (18th) and George Duggan (27th) in the senior mens race.
Ben's 18th was the highest ever position achieved by a TAC athlete in the senior men's race.
Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
These were headed by a fine win from Kathleen Faes, who led the under 15 girls race, lost the lead, but kept her composure to go on and win.
Ally Kinloch was sixth in the under 17 mens race, whilst also impressive were Ben Cole (18th) and George Duggan (27th) in the senior mens race.
Ben's 18th was the highest ever position achieved by a TAC athlete in the senior men's race.
Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
Kathleen Faes on her way to a win
World University Cross Country Championships, at Cassino, Italy, Saturday 12th March
Max Nicholls finished 47th and third Brit.
Full results are at - http://www.wuccrosscountry2016.com/risultati/Gara001.htm
Full results are at - http://www.wuccrosscountry2016.com/risultati/Gara001.htm
Schools Cross Country, Saturday 12th March
Judd School had teams at both the Ranelagh Cup and the South London Harriers event, on Saturday.
I have posted results for both on the Results 2016 page.
There were wins for Toby Ralph, Jess Magorrian and Dan Blades.
I have posted results for both on the Results 2016 page.
There were wins for Toby Ralph, Jess Magorrian and Dan Blades.
Midweek news, Wednesday 9th March
Sean Molloy ran an encouraging 400m relay leg in 49.5 at the St Marys Vs Brunel Varsity match, in poor weather conditions.
At the Teddy Hall Oxford University Relays both Alex Howard and Miles Weatherseed were in action. Alex ran 17.51 and Miles 19.09 (Alex was equal second fastest lap). The course is around 5.8km.
Results are at - http://racetimingsolutions.racetecresults.com/results.aspx?CId=16269&RId=520 (note that Alex was 3rd leg for the team that finished second, although his name isn't shown)
At the Teddy Hall Oxford University Relays both Alex Howard and Miles Weatherseed were in action. Alex ran 17.51 and Miles 19.09 (Alex was equal second fastest lap). The course is around 5.8km.
Results are at - http://racetimingsolutions.racetecresults.com/results.aspx?CId=16269&RId=520 (note that Alex was 3rd leg for the team that finished second, although his name isn't shown)
Other weekend news, 5th/6th March
Sunday
Essex 20 mile road race - Julian Rendall was 9th in 1-55.06 and Greg Cole 10th in 1-56.50 (pb)
Full results are on the Results 2016 page
Oxford Mail Cross Country League - Ben Cole won the league race competing for Swindon, his second claim club.
Full results are at - http://oxonxc.org.uk/files/results/2015_5.txt
TAC Junior 1 mile race
The final junior 1 mile race was held at Tonbridge School today. Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
Saturday
Ed Prickett University Relays, Nottingham - George Duggan was 6th fastest. Full results on the Results 2016 page
Parkruns - Tonbridge 1st Jamie Bryant 16.38, Sittingbourne 1st Jordan Saul 18.59
Full results at - http://www.parkrun.org.uk/results/firstfinishers/
See Maidstone, Malling, Beeston, Basingstoke, Exeter for more TAC
Essex 20 mile road race - Julian Rendall was 9th in 1-55.06 and Greg Cole 10th in 1-56.50 (pb)
Full results are on the Results 2016 page
Oxford Mail Cross Country League - Ben Cole won the league race competing for Swindon, his second claim club.
Full results are at - http://oxonxc.org.uk/files/results/2015_5.txt
TAC Junior 1 mile race
The final junior 1 mile race was held at Tonbridge School today. Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
Saturday
Ed Prickett University Relays, Nottingham - George Duggan was 6th fastest. Full results on the Results 2016 page
Parkruns - Tonbridge 1st Jamie Bryant 16.38, Sittingbourne 1st Jordan Saul 18.59
Full results at - http://www.parkrun.org.uk/results/firstfinishers/
See Maidstone, Malling, Beeston, Basingstoke, Exeter for more TAC
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Julian Rendall and Greg Cole in the Essex 20 mile road race
English Schools Cross Country Championships, Saturday 5th March
Videos loaded !
TAC had 24 of the 48 strong Kent team, plus Fin Harvey, who is a second claim member.
From this number three have managed to qualify to run for the England Schools Inter age group team, to run in Scotland, in the home countries international, in two weeks time.
In the Inter girls race Kathleen Faes showed that she has worked really hard, with mainly cross training, over the last few weeks, to bounce back from injury with a splendid second place. Kathleen was just three seconds behind the winner and just another two seconds back was Phoebe Barker in fourth.
In the Inter Boys race James Puxty was always close to the front and finished fifth to gain his second England Schools vest.
Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
A report is available at - http://www.englandathletics.org/england-athletics-news/athletes-impress-at-new-balance-english-schools-aa-cross-country-championships
From this number three have managed to qualify to run for the England Schools Inter age group team, to run in Scotland, in the home countries international, in two weeks time.
In the Inter girls race Kathleen Faes showed that she has worked really hard, with mainly cross training, over the last few weeks, to bounce back from injury with a splendid second place. Kathleen was just three seconds behind the winner and just another two seconds back was Phoebe Barker in fourth.
In the Inter Boys race James Puxty was always close to the front and finished fifth to gain his second England Schools vest.
Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
A report is available at - http://www.englandathletics.org/england-athletics-news/athletes-impress-at-new-balance-english-schools-aa-cross-country-championships
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Tonbridge AC's England Schools Internationals - Phoebe Barker, Kathleen Faes and James Puxty
Bracken and Woodmansee Cup, at The Schools at Somerhill, Friday 4th March
TAC had the first seven home with the top three Matthew Taylor, Fin Croll and Korede Fasina in the u13 boys and in the girls the first three, led home by Maddie Wise, followed by Rebekah O'Brien and Megan Moore. All subject to official confirmation.
Full results on the Results 2016 page.
Full results on the Results 2016 page.
Tonbridge AC Fantasy Cross Country League completes it's first season
Many thanks to Ian Crawley, James Taylor and Michael Ellis for their efforts this year in administering and promoting the first TAC Fantasy League. Full results are on the Fantasy League page, plus Ian's best athlete averages and blog.
Ian Crawley, James Taylor and Michael Ellis 'enjoying' their National runs
Other weekend news 26th to 28th February
In the USA, both Robbie Farnham-Rose (Alabama) and Luca Russo (Missouri) had disappointing individual races at the South East Conference Indoor Championships, at Arkansas. Both were drawn in the same semi final of the mile and were eliminated with times of 4.07.82 (7th) and 4.11.64 (8th), respectively. However, they both bounced back on Saturday with anchor legs in the Distance Medley Relay final. They were on the final 1600m leg where Robbie ran 4.00 and Luca 4.05 to bring their teams home in 2nd and 3rd.
Robbie and Luca at Arkansas for the South East Conference Indoor Championships
On Sunday, John Harley reports that he ran 3.08 for the Tokyo Marathon. This means John has now completed London, New York, Chicago, Berlin, Boston and Tokyo.
English National Cross Country Championships, at Castle Donington, Saturday 27th February
Videos now loaded !
I am sure that once we have edited the photos and videos there will be plenty more information available to tell the story from the weekend. Although it wasn't the best overall TAC performance at the championships, there were plenty of positives to come out of the results. In summary -
Under 13 girls - 10th of 48 teams. 24th Katie Goodge (448 finishers)
Under 13 boys - 2nd of 43 teams. 21st Matthew Taylor (420 finishers)
Under 15 girls - 10th of 32 teams. 54th Clara Tyler (353 finishers)
Under 15 boys - 6th of 35 teams. 26th James Stoney (366 finishers)
Under 17 women - 5th pf 22 teams. 6th Phoebe Barker (234 finishers). Phoebe equals highest TAC this century.
Under 17 men - 1st National Champions of 22 teams. 11th Alasdair Kinloch (243 finishers). 9 years in a row with a team medal
Under 20 women - 6th of 12 complete teams. 48th Chloe Bird (129 finishers)
Under 20 men - 2nd of 7 complete teams. 3rd Chris Olley, 5th Max Nicholls, 9th George Duggan (152 finishers). 5 years in a row the team has been 1st or 2nd. Chris first TAC individual medal since 1998.
Senior women - 39th of 84 teams. 42nd Nicole Taylor (739 finishers). Nicole second best ever TAC individual place.
Senior men - 11th of 123 teams, equal best ever. 61st Tom Cox (1730 finishers). Tom second best ever TAC individual place.
Attendance records
Overall 121 runners beats the 111 from 2014
Senior men 30 beats 2015's 20
Under 17 women 9 beats the 8 from 2009
Under 20 men 16 equals that from 2015
Full results are on the Results 2016 page
Under 13 girls - 10th of 48 teams. 24th Katie Goodge (448 finishers)
Under 13 boys - 2nd of 43 teams. 21st Matthew Taylor (420 finishers)
Under 15 girls - 10th of 32 teams. 54th Clara Tyler (353 finishers)
Under 15 boys - 6th of 35 teams. 26th James Stoney (366 finishers)
Under 17 women - 5th pf 22 teams. 6th Phoebe Barker (234 finishers). Phoebe equals highest TAC this century.
Under 17 men - 1st National Champions of 22 teams. 11th Alasdair Kinloch (243 finishers). 9 years in a row with a team medal
Under 20 women - 6th of 12 complete teams. 48th Chloe Bird (129 finishers)
Under 20 men - 2nd of 7 complete teams. 3rd Chris Olley, 5th Max Nicholls, 9th George Duggan (152 finishers). 5 years in a row the team has been 1st or 2nd. Chris first TAC individual medal since 1998.
Senior women - 39th of 84 teams. 42nd Nicole Taylor (739 finishers). Nicole second best ever TAC individual place.
Senior men - 11th of 123 teams, equal best ever. 61st Tom Cox (1730 finishers). Tom second best ever TAC individual place.
Attendance records
Overall 121 runners beats the 111 from 2014
Senior men 30 beats 2015's 20
Under 17 women 9 beats the 8 from 2009
Under 20 men 16 equals that from 2015
Full results are on the Results 2016 page
Under 17 men - National Champions
Under 20 men - 2nd
Under 13 boys - 2nd
Chris Olley - 3rd under 20 men
A selection of photos from National Race Day....
A selection of photos from the 10th Tonbridge AC National Awards Evening...
Tonbridge AC Fantasy League update
Ian Crawley's latest blog and analysis are now on the Fantasy league page. With just the National to go who will be the final league winners ?
Tunbridge Wells Half Marathon, Sunday 21st February
TAC had a number near the sharp end of the half marathon today as follows -
4th Julian Rendall 72.19, 6th Dan Watt 73.41, 7th Greg Cole 73.49 (pb), 10th Andrew Mercer 75.13
Others - 122nd Joe Watts 89.47 (debut), 137th George Kelly 90.42 (debut), 255th Tony Crush 96.04, 280th Penny Pilbeam 97.24, 404th Duncan Ralph 1.40.59, 1138th Pat Hollands 2.01.02
Maria Heslop, who is now second claim TAC, won the womens race in 83.43
Top finishers results are on the Results 2016 page. Full results at -
http://www.chiptiming.co.uk/results/?sport=1&year=2016&event=571&race=4410&club=Tonbridge+AC
Julians record at the last 13 TW half marathons is now -
4th, 5th, 2nd, 5th, 5th, 4th, 7th, 4th, -, 2nd, 1st, -, 1st
Photos below courtesy of Steve Keywood
4th Julian Rendall 72.19, 6th Dan Watt 73.41, 7th Greg Cole 73.49 (pb), 10th Andrew Mercer 75.13
Others - 122nd Joe Watts 89.47 (debut), 137th George Kelly 90.42 (debut), 255th Tony Crush 96.04, 280th Penny Pilbeam 97.24, 404th Duncan Ralph 1.40.59, 1138th Pat Hollands 2.01.02
Maria Heslop, who is now second claim TAC, won the womens race in 83.43
Top finishers results are on the Results 2016 page. Full results at -
http://www.chiptiming.co.uk/results/?sport=1&year=2016&event=571&race=4410&club=Tonbridge+AC
Julians record at the last 13 TW half marathons is now -
4th, 5th, 2nd, 5th, 5th, 4th, 7th, 4th, -, 2nd, 1st, -, 1st
Photos below courtesy of Steve Keywood
Tonbridge AC Winter Parkrun Grand Prix update, 20th February - from Mark Pitcairn-Knowles
The 8th round of Parkrun GP took place at Lullingstone today in testing conditions. Matt Harvey took the opportunity to add 17 points as his 4th score to move up to 3rd place. Beth Lednor (JW10) ran a PB to edge out Lucy PK in the run and on age grading, while Charlie Lindsay was 1st in the race and on age grading. The final two rounds are at Tonbridge on the 19th March and 2nd April.
The latest league table is on the Parkrun page.
The latest league table is on the Parkrun page.
Meanwhile other parkrun results included -
Tonbridge - 1st Ben Cole 17.08
Malling - 2nd Graeme Saker 18.29
Full results are at - http://www.parkrun.org.uk/results/firstfinishers/
Tonbridge - 1st Ben Cole 17.08
Malling - 2nd Graeme Saker 18.29
Full results are at - http://www.parkrun.org.uk/results/firstfinishers/
British Universities Indoor Championships, at Sheffield, Saturday 20th February
Miles Weatherseed qualified through heat 7 of the 1500m, but could not get through to Sunday's final, from semi final three.
Videos are at - http://www.runjumpthrow.com/fixtures/9208-bucs-nationals-2016
Videos are at - http://www.runjumpthrow.com/fixtures/9208-bucs-nationals-2016
National Police Cross Country Championships, at Stockport, Wednesday 17th February
Harry Paton finished 7th in the National Police Championships, missing a GB team spot by just 14 seconds, for the World Police Championships. Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
TAC Fantasy Cross Country League updated after Kent League, 13th February
Whilst his fellow administrators (James Taylor and Ian Crawley) have cleared off and left him to it, Michael Ellis has been beavering away on Valentines Day to bring you the latest Fantasy League Table, which is on the FL page now.
Other Saturday news, 13th February
Hyde Park University Road Relays, London - Chris Olley ran the fastest lap in 14.39, whilst Alex Howard also ran a fine leg in 14.59. Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
National Under 20 Indoor Championships - Miles Weatherseed finished 3rd in the 1500 metres final in 3.58.59, just a second behind the winner..
Full results at - http://resultsengland.athletics-uk.org
Iowa State Classic, Indoor Invitational - Robbie Farnham-Rose finished 5th in the mens mile in 4.00.92, which was a personal best. I have tried in the past to verify the club's outright record, as even Andrew Graffin wasn't sure when he left Tonbridge to join Belgrave Harriers. So Robbie's time is most probably the fastest ever by a TAC athlete.
Full results at - http://results.deltatiming.com/tf/2016-iowa-state-classic?DB_OEM_ID=10700
Tyson Invitational, Arkansas, USA - Luca Russo followed up his 4.10 individual mile on Friday, by anchoring the Missouri team in the Distance Medley Relay (1200, 400, 800, 1600), where they finished 2nd in 9.57.31.
Husky Classic Invitational Meeting, Seattle, Washington - Ryan Driscoll placed fifth in section 3 of the mile in 4.08.12 and similar to Luca ran a 2.01 second half. This was Ryan's debut at the distance.
5km parkruns (various)
Nathan Marsh appears to be the fastest TAC runner at today's parkruns with a 15.58 at Woodhouse Moor. Tilly Hall was the first official female at Tonbridge with 22.12, although I heard Ashley Gibson ran and may have been the 'unknown' who was fourth home overall. Sam Crick was the first home in 16.56, but didn't have his barcode.
Leah Melvin was first female at Dartford in 20.26.
Finally a special mention to Matt Harvey, who ran 18.42 at Maidstone, which isn't far from his pb, despite having been unwell for a number of weeks.
Worthing Half Marathon, Sunday - A couple of the TAC over 60 age group runners completed the half marathon in very respectable times. John Haley was 1st M60 in 87.50 and Sally Musson 1st W55 in 94.39.
National Under 20 Indoor Championships - Miles Weatherseed finished 3rd in the 1500 metres final in 3.58.59, just a second behind the winner..
Full results at - http://resultsengland.athletics-uk.org
Iowa State Classic, Indoor Invitational - Robbie Farnham-Rose finished 5th in the mens mile in 4.00.92, which was a personal best. I have tried in the past to verify the club's outright record, as even Andrew Graffin wasn't sure when he left Tonbridge to join Belgrave Harriers. So Robbie's time is most probably the fastest ever by a TAC athlete.
Full results at - http://results.deltatiming.com/tf/2016-iowa-state-classic?DB_OEM_ID=10700
Tyson Invitational, Arkansas, USA - Luca Russo followed up his 4.10 individual mile on Friday, by anchoring the Missouri team in the Distance Medley Relay (1200, 400, 800, 1600), where they finished 2nd in 9.57.31.
Husky Classic Invitational Meeting, Seattle, Washington - Ryan Driscoll placed fifth in section 3 of the mile in 4.08.12 and similar to Luca ran a 2.01 second half. This was Ryan's debut at the distance.
5km parkruns (various)
Nathan Marsh appears to be the fastest TAC runner at today's parkruns with a 15.58 at Woodhouse Moor. Tilly Hall was the first official female at Tonbridge with 22.12, although I heard Ashley Gibson ran and may have been the 'unknown' who was fourth home overall. Sam Crick was the first home in 16.56, but didn't have his barcode.
Leah Melvin was first female at Dartford in 20.26.
Finally a special mention to Matt Harvey, who ran 18.42 at Maidstone, which isn't far from his pb, despite having been unwell for a number of weeks.
Worthing Half Marathon, Sunday - A couple of the TAC over 60 age group runners completed the half marathon in very respectable times. John Haley was 1st M60 in 87.50 and Sally Musson 1st W55 in 94.39.
Kent Cross Country League, at Footscray Meadows, Sidcup, Saturday 13th February
Race videos loaded !
Full results from this fixture plus the final league tables are on the Results 2016 page.
Tom Cox took his first ever Kent League Senior Mens win and helped the TAC team to win the 6 and 12 to score wins and league titles.
Our ladies completed a team with Melissa Berry leading the squad home.
Tom Cox took his first ever Kent League Senior Mens win and helped the TAC team to win the 6 and 12 to score wins and league titles.
Our ladies completed a team with Melissa Berry leading the squad home.
Tom Cox took his first Kent League senior race win
Friday in the USA, 12th February
Luca Russo ran in the Tyson classic at Arkansas, for Missouri University. He placed 4th in the 1 mile in 4.10.38, which was just 0.2 seconds from his recent personal best. Encouragingly his splits were 2.10 and 2.00, as the pace picked up, suggesting a quicker overall time is possible. He also runs in the Distance Medley Relay on Saturday.
Full results can be found here - http://www.flashresults.com/2015_Meets/Indoor/02-13_Tyson/
Kieran Reilly finished 7th over 3000 metres at the Grand Valley Invitational in 8.24.41, in his first track race for almost eleven months. Full results are at - http://www.gvsulakers.com/documents/2016/2/12//Big_Meet_Friday_results.htm?id=797
Full results can be found here - http://www.flashresults.com/2015_Meets/Indoor/02-13_Tyson/
Kieran Reilly finished 7th over 3000 metres at the Grand Valley Invitational in 8.24.41, in his first track race for almost eleven months. Full results are at - http://www.gvsulakers.com/documents/2016/2/12//Big_Meet_Friday_results.htm?id=797
Max Nicholls selected for GB team for World University Cross Country Championships
Max Nicholls has been selected for the six man GB team to travel to Italy on 12th March for the World University Cross Country Championships.
This can be considered as Max's first senior international, having gained England and GB vests at under 20 level. It follows his terrific 6th place in last weekend's British University Championships.
This can be considered as Max's first senior international, having gained England and GB vests at under 20 level. It follows his terrific 6th place in last weekend's British University Championships.
Midweek news
Michael Ellis broke his outright 1500 metres personal best with 4.14.61, when running for Sheffield Hallam University, on Wednesday afternoon.
TAC Junior 1 mile races, at The Schools at Somerhill, Sunday 7th February
Considering the weather there was a good turnout on Sunday for the latest in the monthly series of one mile races, as over fifty boys and girls took part.
These races are held each month and have been a good source for spotting new talent over the last decade or more.
Lily Meers, of Blackheath, led home four TAC members in the girls race, whilst George Horgan of TAC produced a very strong last 400 metres to move from third to first in the boys race. In all there were about 17 TAC members in action plus a few current trialists.
Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
These races are held each month and have been a good source for spotting new talent over the last decade or more.
Lily Meers, of Blackheath, led home four TAC members in the girls race, whilst George Horgan of TAC produced a very strong last 400 metres to move from third to first in the boys race. In all there were about 17 TAC members in action plus a few current trialists.
Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
TAC Winter Parkrun Grand Prix 2015/16 - Latest News
Update from Mark Pitcairn-Knowles
Top 3 places are now dominated by girls as Lucy Kingston (48 points from 4 runs) is now 3rd behind Sophie Slack (61 points from 3 runs ) and Lily Slack (55 points from 3 runs). Andrew Mercer took the maximum points on offer (17) to show that he is not going to be giving up his crown easily. Feb 20th at Lullingstone is the next qualifying Park Run, where there is a guaranteed 20 points for the runner with the best age graded score. This the week before the Nationals and provides a muddy hilly course.
Other weekend results 6th and 7th February
Luca Russo finished 5th in the Husker Invitational Indoor mile at Lincoln, Nebraska in 4.10.17. This was a massive pb and compares well to his 1500m outdoor pb as worth around 3.52 for 1500 metres.
Dan Bradley ran 32.58 at the high class Chichester 10k on Sunday morning. Eva Kolivoskova-Martin ran 55.14 although quite advanced with her pregnancy !
Saturday 5km parkruns - all the TAC results are at - http://www.parkrun.com/results/consolidatedclub/?clubNum=2404
Tonbridge - 1st female Sophie Slack 21.47, 2nd overall Andrew Mercer 17.06
Malling - 2nd Graeme Saker 18.46
Dan Bradley ran 32.58 at the high class Chichester 10k on Sunday morning. Eva Kolivoskova-Martin ran 55.14 although quite advanced with her pregnancy !
Saturday 5km parkruns - all the TAC results are at - http://www.parkrun.com/results/consolidatedclub/?clubNum=2404
Tonbridge - 1st female Sophie Slack 21.47, 2nd overall Andrew Mercer 17.06
Malling - 2nd Graeme Saker 18.46
British Universities and Colleges (BUCS) Cross Country Championships, Saturday 6th February
at Gloucester - Videos loaded !
Max Nicholls was the first TAC male home in 6th and Nicole Taylor the first female in 13th.
Tonbridge had 5 girls and 8 boys in the top 100 of each of the two main races, which was excellent considering there were 583 and 335 finishers respectively.
Full results are on the Results 2016 page
Tonbridge had 5 girls and 8 boys in the top 100 of each of the two main races, which was excellent considering there were 583 and 335 finishers respectively.
Full results are on the Results 2016 page
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Another good weekend of cross country for Max and Nicole
South East Schools Inter Counties Cross Country, at Bexhill, Saturday 6th February
Videos loaded !
Full results are on the Results 2016 page
There were 27 TAC runners in action, as they tried to secure Kent selection for the English Schools Championships
There were 27 TAC runners in action, as they tried to secure Kent selection for the English Schools Championships
British Milers Club Indoor Meeting plus Vivobarefoot Dream Mile and 3000 metres
at Lee Valley, Wednesday 3rd February
Videos loaded !
Miles Weatherseed was the only TAC runner at the British Milers Club Indoor Meeting at Lee Valley. Miles was in the Mens D race and ran 1.55.9, although he just tied up at the end. Hopefully, there will be more to come from Miles as the indoor season progresses.
Videos of almost all the races at a high class meeting are now available.
Videos of almost all the races at a high class meeting are now available.
King Henry V111 School, Coventry, Cross Country Relays, Wednesday 3rd February
A number of TAC distance runners were in action at these prestigious schools cross country relays.
Sevenoaks School finished 2nd in the girls race, with Phoebe Barker and Clara Tyler (not Alice as results show) in the team.
Then Judd School with six TAC members won an exciting boys race, with Toby Ralph taking the lead on the final leg.
Results will be posted on the Results 2016 page shortly.
Sevenoaks School finished 2nd in the girls race, with Phoebe Barker and Clara Tyler (not Alice as results show) in the team.
Then Judd School with six TAC members won an exciting boys race, with Toby Ralph taking the lead on the final leg.
Results will be posted on the Results 2016 page shortly.