Tonbridge AC Evening Open Meeting, Tuesday 3rd June
Full results and a summary are on the Results 2014 page. It was one of the most popular open meets TAC has put on eg 108 athletes in the 800s. It was good to see so many personal bests being run. Over 800m the biggest improvements came from Ella KingPowrie, Abianne Coates, Jess O'Hara and Abi Johnstone. Brian Buckwell set a club over 60 men's 800m record of 2.32.25, whilst James West successfully completed a racing/training challenge with 400m 51.28, 800m 1.57.57 and 200m in 24.83.
British Milers Club Meeting, at Ashford, Monday 2nd June
Tom Devlin made a return to track racing, whilst away studying at Newcastle University. Tom ran 1500m in 4.15.20
UK Youth Development League (u17/20) at Bromley, Sunday 1st June
Full results are on the Results 2014 page. There were many highlights at the meeting including -
The under 17 womens 4x300m relay team setting a club record of 2.52.94. Two sprinters (Una Laqeretabua and Anna Woodward) combined with two middle distance runners (Hannah Czarnowski and Becky O'Hara)
Nicole Taylor moved from 11th to 4th on the UK all time 1500m steeplechase rankings with 4.59.94.
Alasdair Kinloch dipped below 9 minutes in winning the 3000m, Miles Weatherseed ran a pb of 1.56.44, Alice Ralph set a 1500m pb of 4.53.92.
The under 17 womens 4x300m relay team setting a club record of 2.52.94. Two sprinters (Una Laqeretabua and Anna Woodward) combined with two middle distance runners (Hannah Czarnowski and Becky O'Hara)
Nicole Taylor moved from 11th to 4th on the UK all time 1500m steeplechase rankings with 4.59.94.
Alasdair Kinloch dipped below 9 minutes in winning the 3000m, Miles Weatherseed ran a pb of 1.56.44, Alice Ralph set a 1500m pb of 4.53.92.
British Milers Club Grand Prix Meeting, at Sports City, Manchester, Saturday 31st May
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There were some good runs at Manchester on Saturday night -
1500m -Ashley Gibson 4.19.67, James West 3.51.11, George Duggan 3.52.14
5000m Ryan 14.40.75 (debut), Laurie Probert time 15.28.08
More to follow
1500m -Ashley Gibson 4.19.67, James West 3.51.11, George Duggan 3.52.14
5000m Ryan 14.40.75 (debut), Laurie Probert time 15.28.08
More to follow
Other weekend results 31st May/1st June
Richard Westover ran a new personal best of 79.20 at the Outlaw Half Marathon, near Nottingham on Sunday. Richard is mainly a triathlete and took 19 seconds from his personal best.
UK Youth Development League (u13/15) at Reading, Saturday 31st May
Full results are on the Results 2014 page.
Some highlights at 800m included Kathleen Faes 2.17.9 (fastest TAC in 2014), plus a win and a pb for Lizzie Miller at 1200m in 4.02.3. Ellie Cohen was back to her best with a 1500m pb of 5,07.2.
Other personal bests -
Under 15s - Jesse Magorrian (1500m 4.19.9), James Puxty (1500m 4.25.0), Clara Tyler (1500m 5.13.0), Sam Crick (800m 2.15.8)
Under 13s - James Kingston (1500m 4.58.9)
Some highlights at 800m included Kathleen Faes 2.17.9 (fastest TAC in 2014), plus a win and a pb for Lizzie Miller at 1200m in 4.02.3. Ellie Cohen was back to her best with a 1500m pb of 5,07.2.
Other personal bests -
Under 15s - Jesse Magorrian (1500m 4.19.9), James Puxty (1500m 4.25.0), Clara Tyler (1500m 5.13.0), Sam Crick (800m 2.15.8)
Under 13s - James Kingston (1500m 4.58.9)
Parkruns 5km, Saturday 31st May
Full results of plenty of action can be found at http://www.parkrun.org.uk/results/firstfinishers/
See Tonbridge and Royal Tunbridge Wells in particular. More details to follow, but the TAC Grand Prix standings from Mark Pitcairn-Knowles are shown in the file below.
See Tonbridge and Royal Tunbridge Wells in particular. More details to follow, but the TAC Grand Prix standings from Mark Pitcairn-Knowles are shown in the file below.
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Tonbridge AC feature at England Athletics web site
There is a feature at the England Athletics web site, following a visit by their Chief Executive to the club recently. The link is -http://www.englandathletics.org/england-athletics-news/chief-executives-club-visit--tonbridge-ac
British Milers Club Meeting at Eltham, Wednesday 28th May
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Thirteen TAC distance runners were in action at Eltham, over either 800 metres or 1500 metres, on Wednesday night. Summary results are on the Results 2014 page.
Despite the dull weather recently, conditions were good, being mild, dry and still and this helped towards producing some good performances. From the 13 there were 8 personal bests and 3 seasons bests.
Max Nicholls became the latest member of the 'sub 2 minutes club' at 800m, whilst brother Euan knocked a couple of seconds from his own best.
Chris Cohen improved significantly over the same distance. Chris probably has more to come, since he had to push on alone in his race, once the pace maker had dropped out.
Tim Faes again showed how well he has come through months of struggle with knee pains and growth related niggles and is developing into a really good athlete, now being down to 4.12 for 1500m.
It was good to see Robbie Farnham-Rose back and racing on a track, after a year without a race. He won the A-race 1500m in 3.53.20 and will now be hoping to build on this in races to come.
The Crick brothers Charlie (800) and Sam (1500) will have been pleased with their evening's work, as both ran pbs, whilst Michael Ellis continues to show that he is one of the most improved runners around this year.
Finally, its a shame that Ashley Gibson is still only a second claim member, as she would be in a good position otherwise to surpass Kelly Holmes' club records at 800m and 1500m, being only 1.2 seconds away from the former and likely to be quicker than the latter this season.
Despite the dull weather recently, conditions were good, being mild, dry and still and this helped towards producing some good performances. From the 13 there were 8 personal bests and 3 seasons bests.
Max Nicholls became the latest member of the 'sub 2 minutes club' at 800m, whilst brother Euan knocked a couple of seconds from his own best.
Chris Cohen improved significantly over the same distance. Chris probably has more to come, since he had to push on alone in his race, once the pace maker had dropped out.
Tim Faes again showed how well he has come through months of struggle with knee pains and growth related niggles and is developing into a really good athlete, now being down to 4.12 for 1500m.
It was good to see Robbie Farnham-Rose back and racing on a track, after a year without a race. He won the A-race 1500m in 3.53.20 and will now be hoping to build on this in races to come.
The Crick brothers Charlie (800) and Sam (1500) will have been pleased with their evening's work, as both ran pbs, whilst Michael Ellis continues to show that he is one of the most improved runners around this year.
Finally, its a shame that Ashley Gibson is still only a second claim member, as she would be in a good position otherwise to surpass Kelly Holmes' club records at 800m and 1500m, being only 1.2 seconds away from the former and likely to be quicker than the latter this season.
Loughborough University Meeting, Wednesday 28th May
Henry Pearce ran a personal best for 800 metres in 1.58.98 and followed up later in the evening with a 4.04.04 for 1500 metres.
Important Winter 2014/15 dates for the diary
Saturday 20th September - Southern Road Relays at Aldershot (u13,15,17s + senior women)
Sunday 21st September - Southern Road Relays at Aldershot (u20/senior men + veteran men)
Saturday 4th October - National Road Relay Champs at Sutton Coldfield (u20/senior men + women)
Sunday 5th October - National Young Athletes Road Relay Champs at Sutton Coldfield (u13,15,17s)
Saturday 1st November - National Cross Country Relay Championships at Mansfield (all)
Saturday 3rd January - Kent Cross Country Champs to be confirmed (all)
Saturday 24th January - Southern Cross Country Champs at Brighton (all)
Saturday 21st February - National Cross Country Champs at Parliament Hill (all)
The National Dinner and Awards will be held at Salomons Conference Centre, near Southborough/Tunbridge Wells on the evening of 21st February. Price £25 per person. Three course meal, National team photos, awards and dancing ! All welcome.
Sunday 21st September - Southern Road Relays at Aldershot (u20/senior men + veteran men)
Saturday 4th October - National Road Relay Champs at Sutton Coldfield (u20/senior men + women)
Sunday 5th October - National Young Athletes Road Relay Champs at Sutton Coldfield (u13,15,17s)
Saturday 1st November - National Cross Country Relay Championships at Mansfield (all)
Saturday 3rd January - Kent Cross Country Champs to be confirmed (all)
Saturday 24th January - Southern Cross Country Champs at Brighton (all)
Saturday 21st February - National Cross Country Champs at Parliament Hill (all)
The National Dinner and Awards will be held at Salomons Conference Centre, near Southborough/Tunbridge Wells on the evening of 21st February. Price £25 per person. Three course meal, National team photos, awards and dancing ! All welcome.
Kent Schools Championships, 14th June - Important Information
Details of all entrants for these championships can be found at the following link -
http://ksaa.org.uk/?p=181
Details of the selection criteria for the English Schools Championships are here http://ksaa.org.uk/?p=190
Anyone who hopes to compete in these championships should check the details now !
http://ksaa.org.uk/?p=181
Details of the selection criteria for the English Schools Championships are here http://ksaa.org.uk/?p=190
Anyone who hopes to compete in these championships should check the details now !
Pomphrey Sports 5km road race, Bristol, Tuesday 27th May
Nicola Wilkinson ran a personal best of 18.09 at Bristol on Tuesday evening.
Edinburgh Marathon, Sunday 25th May
John Harley ran 3.13 for the Edinburgh Marathon and finished second in the over 60 category. John reports that he went through halfway in 1.27 with his aim to break three hours, but windy conditions and leg cramps held him back. His next target is the New York Marathon in the Autumn.
Kent Championships, at Ashford, Sunday 25th May - Day 2
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Chris Cohen won his second championship of the weekend, as he ran 1.59.38 in the under 17 men's 800 metres. Sean Molloy then won the under 20 men's 800m title, in a close finish in 1.55.71. Other highlights included - Kathleen Faes (2nd u15g 1500m, 4.45.21), Jamie Goodge (3rd u17 800m 2.06.91), George Duggan (3rd u20 800m 1.55.87), Becky O'Hara (2nd u17 300m 42.10), Michael Ellis (u20 2nd 2k steeplechase 6.41.73), Jamie Bryant sub 2 minutes for 800m for the first time in 1.59.34. See Results 2014 page for summary and full results.
BUPA London 10k Road Race, Sunday 25th May
TAC results know so far are - Julian Rendall 33.22, James Pigot 36.25, Jordan Saul 36.42, Nicole Taylor 37.31, Richard Owen 38.28, Mark Pitcairn-Knowles 40.00, Joe Watts 40.58, Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles 44.14, See Results 2014 page for summary.
Many thanks to Polly and Mark Pitcairn-Knowles for their work with the video -
Video link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUMvNhjN_og&feature=youtu.be
Many thanks to Polly and Mark Pitcairn-Knowles for their work with the video -
Video link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUMvNhjN_og&feature=youtu.be
Westminster Road Miles, London, Saturday 24th May
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George Duggan captured the British under 17 road mile championship in fine style, in a race where Miles Weatherseed finished a superb 5th. Others -
Under 20 men - 6th Sean Molloy 4.22, 7th James West 4.23
Under 15 boys - Alasdair Kinloch 4.35, Jamie Goodge 4.41
Under 13 boys - 4th Charlie Crick
Under 13 girls - Katie Burgess 6.06, Maria Bragin 6.12, Katie Goodge 6.24
Under 11 boys - Finn Croll 5.37, Maxim Bragin 5.58, Ollie Croll 6.17
Under 20 men - 6th Sean Molloy 4.22, 7th James West 4.23
Under 15 boys - Alasdair Kinloch 4.35, Jamie Goodge 4.41
Under 13 boys - 4th Charlie Crick
Under 13 girls - Katie Burgess 6.06, Maria Bragin 6.12, Katie Goodge 6.24
Under 11 boys - Finn Croll 5.37, Maxim Bragin 5.58, Ollie Croll 6.17
Kent Championships, at Ashford, Saturday 24th May - Day 1
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Results that I have so far -
Under 15 boys 1500m - 1st James Puxty 4.34, Under 17 men 1500m - 1st Chris Cohen, Under 20 men 1500m - 3rd Corey De'Ath, Senior men 1500m - 2nd Tom Cox, 3rd Andy Combs, 4th Jamie Bryant
Under 17 women 800m - 3rd Alice Ralph 2.20.2, 7th Hannah Czarnowski 2.37
See Results 2014 page for summary and full results.
Under 15 boys 1500m - 1st James Puxty 4.34, Under 17 men 1500m - 1st Chris Cohen, Under 20 men 1500m - 3rd Corey De'Ath, Senior men 1500m - 2nd Tom Cox, 3rd Andy Combs, 4th Jamie Bryant
Under 17 women 800m - 3rd Alice Ralph 2.20.2, 7th Hannah Czarnowski 2.37
See Results 2014 page for summary and full results.
Parkruns 5km, Saturday 24th May
TAC athletes were in action at Maidstone, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells. A few results -
Maidstone - 1st Robbie Farnham-Rose 15.33 (course record by six seconds)
Tonbridge - 1st Dan Bradley, 1st lady Nicola Summerfield
Royal Tunbridge Wells - 4th Dan Bradley, 1st lady Alice Wood
Full results are at http://www.parkrun.org.uk/results/firstfinishers/
Maidstone - 1st Robbie Farnham-Rose 15.33 (course record by six seconds)
Tonbridge - 1st Dan Bradley, 1st lady Nicola Summerfield
Royal Tunbridge Wells - 4th Dan Bradley, 1st lady Alice Wood
Full results are at http://www.parkrun.org.uk/results/firstfinishers/
Robbie Farnham-Rose - course record at Maidstone
Trafford Grand Prix Meeting, Tuesday 20th May
Laurie Probert ran 8.56.20 over 3000m and is now back training in Liverpool, whilst back from studying in USA for the Summer. Laurie commented that there is nothing to worry about, as the run was just part of a fuller training session, in preparation for a 5000m.
Blackheath and Bromley Harriers Open Meeting, Monday 19th May
Two TAC under 15s ran personal bests over 1500 metres at Bromley, on Monday night. James Puxty ran 4.30.87 (0.8s pb) and Bede Pitcairn-Knowles ran 4.45.53 (pb by 3.4s)
Loughborough International Meeting, Sunday 18th May
Nicole Taylor, running for the British Universities team, lowered her own club 3000 metres steeplechase record to 10.59.24 to improve by 25 seconds.
Sean Molloy, competing for Great Britain Juniors, finished 5th in the 800 metres with a season's best of 1.50.23.
Henry Pearce ran 9.01.72 for 3000 metres, competing for Loughborough University. Results are at http://lia.athletics-uk.org
Race videos are available at http://www.vincosport.com
Sean Molloy, competing for Great Britain Juniors, finished 5th in the 800 metres with a season's best of 1.50.23.
Henry Pearce ran 9.01.72 for 3000 metres, competing for Loughborough University. Results are at http://lia.athletics-uk.org
Race videos are available at http://www.vincosport.com
Other weekend news, 17th and 18th May
Alex Howard, competing for Oxford University, won the 3000 metres steeplechase in the 150th Oxford Vs Cambridge Varsity match, with a new personal best of 9.29.93. This was a five second improvement from his time at the BUCS championships, earlier in the month. A video of Alex's race is available at http://www.vincosport.com/meetings/4119-oxford-v-cambridge-varsity-match/videos
Polly Pitcairn-Knowles ran her first ever fell race, in the inter counties championships, placing 18th of 19 runners in the under 16 age group. Full results are at http://www.race-results.co.uk/results/2014/fra.htm
Polly Pitcairn-Knowles ran her first ever fell race, in the inter counties championships, placing 18th of 19 runners in the under 16 age group. Full results are at http://www.race-results.co.uk/results/2014/fra.htm
Polly Pitcairn-Knowles - Fell Running
British Milers Club Grand Prix Meeting, at Watford, Saturday 17th May
Videos available at www.athleticos.org
The BMC and Watford put on another cracking evening of middle distance running, with a number of TAC athletes having their first serious outing of the season.
The highlight for Tonbridge was Chris Olley's 3.54.64 for 1500 metres to take almost 11 seconds from his previous personal best.
James West with 3.49.19 was the quickest of our 1500m runners, missing his pb by less than a second. George Duggan broke his own pb by 1.4 seconds to record 3.51.02, whilst Tom Cox (3.55.43) nipped past Corey De'Ath (3.56.37) in the home straight of the D race.
Max Nicholls had the tough experience of being in the men's 5000 metres A race, but managed to take more than 15 seconds from his best time with 15.09.61.
Ashley Gibson went in the last race of the evening over 5000 metres and ran 16.21.31, which took 14 seconds from her four year old personal best.
The highlight for Tonbridge was Chris Olley's 3.54.64 for 1500 metres to take almost 11 seconds from his previous personal best.
James West with 3.49.19 was the quickest of our 1500m runners, missing his pb by less than a second. George Duggan broke his own pb by 1.4 seconds to record 3.51.02, whilst Tom Cox (3.55.43) nipped past Corey De'Ath (3.56.37) in the home straight of the D race.
Max Nicholls had the tough experience of being in the men's 5000 metres A race, but managed to take more than 15 seconds from his best time with 15.09.61.
Ashley Gibson went in the last race of the evening over 5000 metres and ran 16.21.31, which took 14 seconds from her four year old personal best.
National Masters Road Relay championships at Sutton Coldfield, Saturday 17th May
Full results should appear at this link - http://www.race-results.co.uk/results/2014/
TAC had a number of teams in action with the W45 Women placing around 10th, M45s 28th, M55s 29th
Results at http://www.joelee.co.uk/resindex.html
Race video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cwohq9aRpk
Full report in file below from Mark Pitcairn-Knowles, including plans for veterans for the rest of 2014
TAC had a number of teams in action with the W45 Women placing around 10th, M45s 28th, M55s 29th
Results at http://www.joelee.co.uk/resindex.html
Race video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cwohq9aRpk
Full report in file below from Mark Pitcairn-Knowles, including plans for veterans for the rest of 2014
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Southern Athletics League at Swindon, Saturday 17th May
Full results are now on the Results 2014 page. Tonbridge won the match, to make it two wins from two matches so far.
Cameron Knapp ran 1.59.6 for 800 metres, which was his first ever sub 2 run. Jamie Bryant also had a terrific race to run 4.04.6 for 1500 metres, which was a new personal best.
Dan Watt was another to run a pb (3000m 9.19.1). Ben Murphy sliced 10 seconds from his 1500m best with 4.28.8.
Cameron Knapp ran 1.59.6 for 800 metres, which was his first ever sub 2 run. Jamie Bryant also had a terrific race to run 4.04.6 for 1500 metres, which was a new personal best.
Dan Watt was another to run a pb (3000m 9.19.1). Ben Murphy sliced 10 seconds from his 1500m best with 4.28.8.
Saturday Parkruns, 17th May
Tunbridge Wells - Alice Wood ran 20.00 to finish as first lady and third overall.
Tonbridge - Julian Rendall 2nd in 16.31, Nicola Wilkinson 5th overall and 1st lady in 18.33
Full results at http://www.parkrun.org.uk/results/firstfinishers/
Tonbridge - Julian Rendall 2nd in 16.31, Nicola Wilkinson 5th overall and 1st lady in 18.33
Full results at http://www.parkrun.org.uk/results/firstfinishers/
English Schools Track and Field Cup, 1st round, at Bromley, Thursday 15th May
Full results can be found against the Kent fixtures at http://www.esaa.net/v2/2014/tfcup/tfcup14results.php
Judd School Boys and Tonbridge Girls Grammar were competing.
Judd School Boys and Tonbridge Girls Grammar were competing.
Brighton Phoenix British Milers Club meeting, Wednesday 14th May
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After the awful windy weather over the last week it was great to have such warm and calm conditions at Brighton. It certainly seemed to bring the best out of some of the TAC athletes in action. Results were -
800m George Duggan 1.52.82, Alex Hookway 2.01.52, Christian Lee 2.07.78 (6s pb), Genny Allan 2.21.72 (7s pb)
1 mile Dan Bradley 4.28.13 (3s pb), Harry Paton 4.35.32, 3000m Ryan Driscoll 8.30.82 - win and 15 second pb !
800m George Duggan 1.52.82, Alex Hookway 2.01.52, Christian Lee 2.07.78 (6s pb), Genny Allan 2.21.72 (7s pb)
1 mile Dan Bradley 4.28.13 (3s pb), Harry Paton 4.35.32, 3000m Ryan Driscoll 8.30.82 - win and 15 second pb !
Loughborough International Selections for Sean and Nicole
Sean Molloy and Nicole Taylor have been selected to run in the Loughborough International Meeting on Sunday 18th May.
Sean will be racing over 800 metres for the Great Britain Under 20 Team, whilst Nicole will race for the British Universities and Colleges Team at 3000 metres steeplechase.
Sean will be racing over 800 metres for the Great Britain Under 20 Team, whilst Nicole will race for the British Universities and Colleges Team at 3000 metres steeplechase.
Bristol 10k, Sunday 11th May
Nicola Wilkinson returned to racing action with an excellent 37.14 at the Bristol 10k today. This improved her personal best, set in October 2012, by more than two minutes.
Highgate Harriers Night of the 10,000m pbs, at Parliament Hill Track, Saturday 10th May
Dan Watt ran his first ever track 10,000 metres on what was an awful night weather-wise, but a terrific occasion in all other ways. Dan ran 33.38.34 for fifth place in the first of the five races.
The event was in its second year, but on this occasion incorporate the GB European trials for men and women, which saw wins for Andy Vernon and Jo Pavey.
There was a barbeque, music and a terrific atmosphere generated by a few hundred supporters cheering the athletes on from lane four on the track !
http://www.highgateharriers.org.uk/hh_10000_results2014.pdf
The event was in its second year, but on this occasion incorporate the GB European trials for men and women, which saw wins for Andy Vernon and Jo Pavey.
There was a barbeque, music and a terrific atmosphere generated by a few hundred supporters cheering the athletes on from lane four on the track !
http://www.highgateharriers.org.uk/hh_10000_results2014.pdf
Saturday Parkruns, 10th May
Dan Bradley (16.55) was first home once again at Tonbridge, using it as a warm up for his 10am training session. At Tunbridge Wells Abianne Coates was the first female home with 22.14. Similarly, Lucy Reid was the first lady home at Durham with 19.38.
See www.parkrun.org.uk for full results. TAC Parkrun Grand Prix table below, produced by Mark Pitcairn-Knowles
See www.parkrun.org.uk for full results. TAC Parkrun Grand Prix table below, produced by Mark Pitcairn-Knowles
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Mark Pitcairn-Knowles launches Tonbridge AC Parkrun Grand Prix - update 11th May
Mark P-K has come up with an age graded competition for those who run in the Tonbridge Parkrun, from TAC. Details are in the file below.
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Watford Open Meeting, Wednesday 7th May
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TAC had a handful of competitors at Watford on Wednesday night, for the open meeting 1500m races. There were 18 races over the distance, with the last ones going off at past 10pm.
Sian Driscoll ran her first 1500m race for a couple of years and recorded 4.52.01. Corey De'Ath returned to solid form with a 4.02.09 clocking. Then in the very last race James West ran 3.55.94, George Duggan 3.58.37 and Andy Combs 4.01.70. For Andy it was his first track race since 2011 and he only decided to race after a training session on Tuesday. Hopefully, all of them will be able to move forward, having got this early season race out of the way.
Meanwhile Graeme Saker took part in race six to help his niece around, who runs for Hallesowen.
Sian Driscoll ran her first 1500m race for a couple of years and recorded 4.52.01. Corey De'Ath returned to solid form with a 4.02.09 clocking. Then in the very last race James West ran 3.55.94, George Duggan 3.58.37 and Andy Combs 4.01.70. For Andy it was his first track race since 2011 and he only decided to race after a training session on Tuesday. Hopefully, all of them will be able to move forward, having got this early season race out of the way.
Meanwhile Graeme Saker took part in race six to help his niece around, who runs for Hallesowen.
Tonbridge AC Evening Open Meeting, Tuesday 6th May
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Sean Molloy (1.54.30) ran the fastest 800m and Chris Cohen (4.38.43) was the fastest TAC miler on this 60th anniversary of Roger Bannister's 4 minute mile.
There were some big personal bests, despite the cold and windy conditions. Sam Crick (u15) knocked 9 seconds from his best 800m time to get down to 2.16.39, whilst Christian Lee (u15) won that race in 2.13.10, reducing his best by almost 5 seconds. Lizzie Miller (u13) was another 800m race winner, improving her pb by 7 seconds to 2.37.45. Oscar Lewtas (u15) reduced his pb by 6.2s to 2.27.01.
In the fastest race Jamie Bryant (2.00.66) and Euan Nicholls (2.05.56) ran pbs.
Katie Burgess (u13) was the only TAC winner amongst the mile races, as she recorded 5.52.91.
Results are on the Results 2014 page.
There were some big personal bests, despite the cold and windy conditions. Sam Crick (u15) knocked 9 seconds from his best 800m time to get down to 2.16.39, whilst Christian Lee (u15) won that race in 2.13.10, reducing his best by almost 5 seconds. Lizzie Miller (u13) was another 800m race winner, improving her pb by 7 seconds to 2.37.45. Oscar Lewtas (u15) reduced his pb by 6.2s to 2.27.01.
In the fastest race Jamie Bryant (2.00.66) and Euan Nicholls (2.05.56) ran pbs.
Katie Burgess (u13) was the only TAC winner amongst the mile races, as she recorded 5.52.91.
Results are on the Results 2014 page.
British Universities and Colleges Championships, at Bedford, Monday 5th May - Day 3 of 3
There were three TAC distance runners in action on the final day of the championships and all of them ran personal bests !
Nicole Taylor produced a bronze medal performance in the women's 2000 metres steeplechase with 6.54.72, which reduced her own club record by ten seconds.
Dominic Brown very nearly produced another bronze medal run, as he finished 4th in the men's 1500 metres with 3.53.34. He just missed a medal by two hundredths of a second, but improved his pb from his semi final run. Dom is certainly capable of sub 3.50, since the race only really quickened in the second half and he beat plenty of athletes with superior pbs.
Alex Howard ran 9.35.01 in the 3000m steeplechase to take 9th place and be eight seconds quicker than he ran in Saturday's heat.
Photos courtesy of Richard Owen
Nicole Taylor produced a bronze medal performance in the women's 2000 metres steeplechase with 6.54.72, which reduced her own club record by ten seconds.
Dominic Brown very nearly produced another bronze medal run, as he finished 4th in the men's 1500 metres with 3.53.34. He just missed a medal by two hundredths of a second, but improved his pb from his semi final run. Dom is certainly capable of sub 3.50, since the race only really quickened in the second half and he beat plenty of athletes with superior pbs.
Alex Howard ran 9.35.01 in the 3000m steeplechase to take 9th place and be eight seconds quicker than he ran in Saturday's heat.
Photos courtesy of Richard Owen
Hildenborough Road Races, Monday 5th May
Dan Bradley front ran to a win in the 5 miles with 26.03, whilst Catherine Symons was the first lady home in around 31.44. Other TAC members racing included Joe Watts, Cain Bradley, Sally Musson, Steve Brooks and Maurice Marchant.
British Universities and Colleges Championships, at Bedford, Sunday 4th May - Day 2 of 3
Dominic Brown finished 5th in his semi final of the men's 1500 metres and qualified for Monday's final. Dom ran a new personal best of 3.53.41 (previous 3.54.07), despite going through the first 800m in a relatively slow 2.12.
The mens 1500m final is on at 2.40pm on Monday, whilst Nicole Taylor's 2000m steeplechase is at 1.50pm and Alex Howard's 3000m steeplechase final at 11.55am.
The mens 1500m final is on at 2.40pm on Monday, whilst Nicole Taylor's 2000m steeplechase is at 1.50pm and Alex Howard's 3000m steeplechase final at 11.55am.
Worcester Marathon, Sunday 4th May
Lowri Richards made her marathon debut today and ran 3 hours 49 minutes at Worcester.
Photos courtesy of Richard Owen.
Photos courtesy of Richard Owen.
Billy Hayes Invitational Meeting, Bloomington, Indiana, Saturday 3rd May
Kieran Reilly, who is at Indiana University in USA, finished 10th over 1500 metres in 3.53.82. Kieran reports that a few things had gone wrong leading up to the race, which affected his run.
UK Youth Development League (under 13 and 15), at Southampton, Saturday 3rd May
Full results are on the Results 2014 page
Full results and a distance runners summary are on the Results 2014 page.
Its only now that I have completed a bit of analysis that I have realised the quality of some of the performances. I mentioned Sam Crick and Christian Lee's 1500m pbs on Twitter, but there were also some others of real note.
James Kingston and George Rowland ran 5.02.4 and 5.07.3 for the under 13 1500s, both taking more than 30 seconds from their best times ! They now have pbs that are not far away from what the likes of Robbie Farnham-Rose and Andy Combs ran at that age.
Lizzie Millers 4.03.4 at 1200m also compares really well to the best from the past, whilst Katie Burgess improved her 800m pb by 13 seconds to 2.33.8.
Photos courtesy of Helen Cohen.
Its only now that I have completed a bit of analysis that I have realised the quality of some of the performances. I mentioned Sam Crick and Christian Lee's 1500m pbs on Twitter, but there were also some others of real note.
James Kingston and George Rowland ran 5.02.4 and 5.07.3 for the under 13 1500s, both taking more than 30 seconds from their best times ! They now have pbs that are not far away from what the likes of Robbie Farnham-Rose and Andy Combs ran at that age.
Lizzie Millers 4.03.4 at 1200m also compares really well to the best from the past, whilst Katie Burgess improved her 800m pb by 13 seconds to 2.33.8.
Photos courtesy of Helen Cohen.
English National 50km Championships, at Gravesend, Saturday 3rd May
Julian Rendall placed second in the English 50km championship at Gravesend, in a time of 3 hours and 13 minutes. Julian will be hoping for another international call up, as a result of this performance.
Julian Rendall
British Universities and Colleges Championships, at Bedford, Saturday 3rd May - Day 1 of 3
Dominic Brown qualified in the 1500 metres for Sunday's semi finals with a 3.59 heat.
Cameron Knapp opened his track season with an 800m heat in 2.03.13
Alex Howard ran approximately 9.43 for the 3000m steeplechase in his heat. (has qualified for final)
5000m - heats (none qualified for final) Henry Pearce 15.59.61, Tom Devlin 16.30.28, Jack Keywood 16.53.70
Cameron Knapp opened his track season with an 800m heat in 2.03.13
Alex Howard ran approximately 9.43 for the 3000m steeplechase in his heat. (has qualified for final)
5000m - heats (none qualified for final) Henry Pearce 15.59.61, Tom Devlin 16.30.28, Jack Keywood 16.53.70
Saturday Parkruns, 5km, 3rd May
Swindon - Ben Cole was 1st home in 16.00
Tunbridge Wells - Dan Watt 1st home in 17.26
Tonbridge - Dan Bradley was 1st home in 16.30
Orpington - Polly Pitcairn-Knowles 1st lady in 20.32
Full results are at http://www.parkrun.org.uk/results/firstfinishers/
Tunbridge Wells - Dan Watt 1st home in 17.26
Tonbridge - Dan Bradley was 1st home in 16.30
Orpington - Polly Pitcairn-Knowles 1st lady in 20.32
Full results are at http://www.parkrun.org.uk/results/firstfinishers/