May 2016
TAC Fantasy League update, after 2 matches
After a bit of delay the Fantasy League team have announced the latest results, following the last Southern Athletics League match. All the details are on the Fantasy League page, including -
League Table
Athlete Averages
Ian Crawley's FL Blog and analysis
League Table
Athlete Averages
Ian Crawley's FL Blog and analysis
This week's 'Big Hitters' - the top personal bests and debuts in the last week, 23rd to 30th May
Here are a few who have set the biggest personal bests over the past week -
400 metres
Becky O’Hara 56.99 (0.2s improvement)
800 metres
Melissa Berry 2.27.41 (20.6s improvement)
Euan Nicholls 2.01.13(2.0s improvement)
1500 metres
Dan Schofield 4.31.53 (14.3s improvement)
Phoebe Barker 4.32.67 (2.6s improvement)
3000 metres
Ellie Cohen 11.56.92 (74.5s improvement)
Ollie Dunn 9.49.64 (19.8s improvement)
3000 metres steeplechase
Tom Cox 9.44.54 (25.4s improvement)
10km road
Shauna Paice 40.38 (5.08 improvement)
Mark Pitcairn-Knowles 37.49 (52s improvement)
400 metres
Becky O’Hara 56.99 (0.2s improvement)
800 metres
Melissa Berry 2.27.41 (20.6s improvement)
Euan Nicholls 2.01.13(2.0s improvement)
1500 metres
Dan Schofield 4.31.53 (14.3s improvement)
Phoebe Barker 4.32.67 (2.6s improvement)
3000 metres
Ellie Cohen 11.56.92 (74.5s improvement)
Ollie Dunn 9.49.64 (19.8s improvement)
3000 metres steeplechase
Tom Cox 9.44.54 (25.4s improvement)
10km road
Shauna Paice 40.38 (5.08 improvement)
Mark Pitcairn-Knowles 37.49 (52s improvement)
TAC Summer parkrun Grand Prix update, after event 3, 28th May
From Mark Pitcairn-Knowles, after the Tonbridge parkrun
Lily and Sophie Slack continue to dominate with both scoring exactly the same 85.19%, great running. Both also ran PB’s, this being 3 out of 3 for Sophie (15 bonus points), making her position at the top of the leader board very strong. Luciana Anderson is the best of the rest, but others will need PB’s to get close to the leaders.
The league table is on the parkrun page.
All the Saturday TAC parkrun results can be viewed at - http://www.parkrun.com/results/consolidatedclub/?clubNum=2404
The league table is on the parkrun page.
All the Saturday TAC parkrun results can be viewed at - http://www.parkrun.com/results/consolidatedclub/?clubNum=2404
Vitality London 10k road race, Monday 30th May
Official results are awaited at - https://www.vitalitylondon10000.co.uk/event-info/race-results/
Here are the TAC athletes - Nathan Marsh 33.29, Greg Cole 33.46 (pb), Dan Watt 34.54, Mark Pitcairn-Knowles 37.49 (pb), Chloe Bird 39.48 (debut), Shauna Paice 40.38 (pb), Joe Watts 41.30, Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles 42.40 (pb), Jess Owen 49.07 (debut). Photos courtesy of Richard Owen
Here are the TAC athletes - Nathan Marsh 33.29, Greg Cole 33.46 (pb), Dan Watt 34.54, Mark Pitcairn-Knowles 37.49 (pb), Chloe Bird 39.48 (debut), Shauna Paice 40.38 (pb), Joe Watts 41.30, Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles 42.40 (pb), Jess Owen 49.07 (debut). Photos courtesy of Richard Owen
UK Youth Development League (u17/20), at Bromley, Sunday 29th May
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TAC placed 5th of the 6 clubs in this Premier Division Match.
Full provisional results are on the Results 2016 page.
Full provisional results are on the Results 2016 page.
Vitality Westminster Road Miles, Sunday 29th May
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Some of the younger TAC distance runners competed in the road mile championships -
Under 13 Girls -2nd Katie Goodge 5.17
Under 13 Boys - 10th Olukorede Fasina 5.09, 16th Fin Croll 5.16, 30th Matthew Taylor 5.29, 32nd Henry Taylor 5.33
Under 11 Girls - 16th Amber Croll 6.42, 17th Aimee Holdstock 6.42, 19th Isabel Thorn 6.44, 33rd Phoebe Foster 7.39
Full results can be found at - https://www.vitalitywestminstermile.co.uk/results/2016/
Photos courtesy of Gary Goodge
Under 13 Girls -2nd Katie Goodge 5.17
Under 13 Boys - 10th Olukorede Fasina 5.09, 16th Fin Croll 5.16, 30th Matthew Taylor 5.29, 32nd Henry Taylor 5.33
Under 11 Girls - 16th Amber Croll 6.42, 17th Aimee Holdstock 6.42, 19th Isabel Thorn 6.44, 33rd Phoebe Foster 7.39
Full results can be found at - https://www.vitalitywestminstermile.co.uk/results/2016/
Photos courtesy of Gary Goodge
British Milers Club Grand Prix 2 at Watford, Saturday 28th May
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Summary results are on the Results 2016 page. There were six personal bests and two seasons bests from the eleven TAC athletes.
Full results are at - http://www.britishmilersclub.com/content/bmcitemdisplay.aspx?itemid=1198
Unfortunately I think that I had my camera on the wrong setting for some of the later races and therefore have no good photos from some races ! Richard Owen kindly supplied a couple of those shown.
Full results are at - http://www.britishmilersclub.com/content/bmcitemdisplay.aspx?itemid=1198
Unfortunately I think that I had my camera on the wrong setting for some of the later races and therefore have no good photos from some races ! Richard Owen kindly supplied a couple of those shown.
James Pigot at Melbourne Parkrun, Australia
James Pigot, who has recently qualified as a doctor, is working in Australia for a few weeks. He reports that he put on his TAC vest, for the first time for a while, to finish 8th at the Melbourne parkrun in Australia, in around 17 minutes.
USA NCAA West Region Preliminary, Lawrence, Kansas, Friday 27th May
Ryan Driscoll finished last of sixteen in his heat of the 3000 metres steeplechase, over half a minute outside his best with 9.30.47. Ryan explains that a knee injury hampered him and is now looking forward to being home for the rest of the Summer.
Southern Counties Veterans League (over 35s) at Bromley, Friday 27th May
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The men's team won again in division 2 of the league, whilst the ladies were third. Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
USA NCAA East Region Preliminary, Jacksonville, Florida, Thursday 26th May
Robbie Farnham-Rose finished 10th of 12 in his 1500m in the East Region Championships. He ran 3.51.96, having been beaten in a last lap burn up.
Full results are at - http://www.ncaa.com/ncaa-division-i-east-preliminary-round
Full results are at - http://www.ncaa.com/ncaa-division-i-east-preliminary-round
Cambridge Harriers and British Milers Club Meeting, at Eltham, Wednesday 25th May
Results in so far from Eltham include -
800 metres - Kieran Eland 1.58.48, Steve Tester 2.00.07, Euan Nicholls 2.01.13 pb, Simon Coppard 2.02.45,
Simon Fraser 2.05.63, Sam Avis 2.07.63
1500 metres - Sian Driscoll 4.55.29, 5000 metres Ashley Gibson 16.30.00
Full results are at - http://www.britishmilersclub.com/content/bmcitemdisplay.aspx?itemid=1196
Ashley broke the TAC senior womens 5000m record with her time of 16.30.00This is inside the Olympic Trials/British Championships qualifying time, making Ashley the seventh TAC distance runner to qualify.
800 metres - Kieran Eland 1.58.48, Steve Tester 2.00.07, Euan Nicholls 2.01.13 pb, Simon Coppard 2.02.45,
Simon Fraser 2.05.63, Sam Avis 2.07.63
1500 metres - Sian Driscoll 4.55.29, 5000 metres Ashley Gibson 16.30.00
Full results are at - http://www.britishmilersclub.com/content/bmcitemdisplay.aspx?itemid=1196
Ashley broke the TAC senior womens 5000m record with her time of 16.30.00This is inside the Olympic Trials/British Championships qualifying time, making Ashley the seventh TAC distance runner to qualify.
Ashley Gibson - Tonbridge AC club record at 5000 metres and Olympic Trials Qualifying Standard
This week's 'Big Hitters' - the top personal bests and debuts in the last week, 18th to 22nd May
Here are a few who have set the biggest personal bests over the past week -
400 metres
Becky O’Hara 57.2 (0.1s improvement)
800 metres
Fin Croll 2.19.1 (2.1s improvement)
1200 metres
Megan Moore 4.17.7 (3.0s improvement)
1500 metres
Henry Taylor 5.05.3 (0.4s improvement)
3000 metres
Kathleen Faes 9.39.59 (20.6s improvement)
400 metres
Becky O’Hara 57.2 (0.1s improvement)
800 metres
Fin Croll 2.19.1 (2.1s improvement)
1200 metres
Megan Moore 4.17.7 (3.0s improvement)
1500 metres
Henry Taylor 5.05.3 (0.4s improvement)
3000 metres
Kathleen Faes 9.39.59 (20.6s improvement)
Olympic Trials Qualifiers ....so far
So far TAC has 6 athletes who have qualified to compete in this year's Olympic Trials -
Nicole Taylor - 3000m steeplechase
James West - 800m and 1500m
Robbie Farnham-Rose - 800m and 1500m
Sean Molloy - 800m
Ryan Driscoll - 3000m steeplechase
Dominic Brown - 1500m (from last year)
Nicole Taylor - 3000m steeplechase
James West - 800m and 1500m
Robbie Farnham-Rose - 800m and 1500m
Sean Molloy - 800m
Ryan Driscoll - 3000m steeplechase
Dominic Brown - 1500m (from last year)
Loughborough International, Sunday 22nd May
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Tonbridge AC had an excellent day at Loughborough -
George Duggan ran a 1.52.35 pb 800 metres to finish 4th in the Guest race, running for Loughborough University.
James West ran a 1.50.35 pb 800 metres to finish 5th in the Match race, running for Loughborough University.
Chris Olley finished 2nd in the 3000 metres in 8.06.24, which was a 13s pb. Henry Pearce ran 8.47.50, although he was not at his best.
Kathleen Faes finished 6th in the womens 3000 metres in 9.39.59, for a 20.6s pb. Kathleen, alongside Alasdair Kinloch, is now the second Tonbridge distance runner to gain the European under 18 championship qualifying time, enabling consideration for GB selection. The time was also a TAC under 17 club record.
Nicole Taylor ran her first 3000m steeplechase for two years annd finished 3rd in 10.37.59, less than half a second from her pb, but an Olympic Trials qualifying standard. Nicole was representing the British Universities and Colleges Team.
Tom Holden, who is in the process of joining TAC ran 8.11.13 in the 3000 metres, for a 19 second pb, running for Loughborough University..
George Duggan ran a 1.52.35 pb 800 metres to finish 4th in the Guest race, running for Loughborough University.
James West ran a 1.50.35 pb 800 metres to finish 5th in the Match race, running for Loughborough University.
Chris Olley finished 2nd in the 3000 metres in 8.06.24, which was a 13s pb. Henry Pearce ran 8.47.50, although he was not at his best.
Kathleen Faes finished 6th in the womens 3000 metres in 9.39.59, for a 20.6s pb. Kathleen, alongside Alasdair Kinloch, is now the second Tonbridge distance runner to gain the European under 18 championship qualifying time, enabling consideration for GB selection. The time was also a TAC under 17 club record.
Nicole Taylor ran her first 3000m steeplechase for two years annd finished 3rd in 10.37.59, less than half a second from her pb, but an Olympic Trials qualifying standard. Nicole was representing the British Universities and Colleges Team.
Tom Holden, who is in the process of joining TAC ran 8.11.13 in the 3000 metres, for a 19 second pb, running for Loughborough University..
Highgate Harriers Might of the 10,000 metres PBS
Ben Cole was the only TAC runner in action and made his 10k track debut in race 4, finishing 14th in 30.33.30. This was just outside his road pb.
Hopefully, many of you will have seen the video footage from this terrific event that incorporated the British Olympic Trials for 10,000 metres. If you missed it then you can catch up at - http://www.runjumpthrow.com/fixtures/10004-highgate-harriers-night-of-the-10000m-pbs
Hopefully, many of you will have seen the video footage from this terrific event that incorporated the British Olympic Trials for 10,000 metres. If you missed it then you can catch up at - http://www.runjumpthrow.com/fixtures/10004-highgate-harriers-night-of-the-10000m-pbs
Southern Athletics League, at Walton On Thames, Saturday 21st May
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Tonbridge won the match by 2.5 points according to the final results, now on the Results 2016 page.
From a distance runners point of view maybe the most notable performances came over 400m ! Becky O'Hara seems to be taking a little from her personal best with each race and ran 57.0 on this occasion. Sean Molloy comfortably won the mens race in 50.2, but it was his 48.4 relay leg that caused a stir and well worth a watch on the video page.
Michael Ellis was very close to lapping the whole field in the 3000 metres steeplechase, as only team mate Tim Corby was spared.
From a distance runners point of view maybe the most notable performances came over 400m ! Becky O'Hara seems to be taking a little from her personal best with each race and ran 57.0 on this occasion. Sean Molloy comfortably won the mens race in 50.2, but it was his 48.4 relay leg that caused a stir and well worth a watch on the video page.
Michael Ellis was very close to lapping the whole field in the 3000 metres steeplechase, as only team mate Tim Corby was spared.
UK Youth Development League (u13/15) at Southampton, Saturday 21st May
Provisional results are now on the Results 2016 page.
From a distance running perspective there were good wins by both Fin Croll (u13 800m) and James Kingston (u15 1500m and four personal bests, from Fin, Alex Sandberg (800m), Megan Moore (1200m) and Henry Taylor (1500m).
From a distance running perspective there were good wins by both Fin Croll (u13 800m) and James Kingston (u15 1500m and four personal bests, from Fin, Alex Sandberg (800m), Megan Moore (1200m) and Henry Taylor (1500m).
Watford Open Meeting, including British Milers Club Gold Standard Races, Wednesday 18th May
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Three TAC distance runners competed at Watford on Wednesday evening, in the first of the Summer series that included British Milers Club Gold Standard races. Sean Molloy raced in the first of these and finished 4th in 1.50.87 and although disappointed that it wasn't faster it was his quickest time since July 2014. Hopefully, he can continue to move forward from this. Donald Carter also had a tough one in the B 800m finishing 8th in 1.57.64.
Toby Ralph was our only representative in the fifteen open 800m races and went in the final and fastest race of the evening. Toby was 'fresh' from his Kent under 20 victory at the weekend and once again found himself at the front, early on and pushing the pace. He looked strong again and improved his time to 1.53.98, for a personal best.
Videos will be loaded asap
Toby Ralph was our only representative in the fifteen open 800m races and went in the final and fastest race of the evening. Toby was 'fresh' from his Kent under 20 victory at the weekend and once again found himself at the front, early on and pushing the pace. He looked strong again and improved his time to 1.53.98, for a personal best.
Videos will be loaded asap
Beckenham Road Relays, Wednesday 18th May
Tonbridge AC had five teams of three in these evening, midweek road relays, being 1st, 18th and 24th, 51st and 52nd from 118 teams. Results are on the Results 2016 page but they do contain errors -
The winning team was Graeme Saker 15.01, Dan Bradley 13.33 and Greg Cole 14.20. Dan was two seconds away from running the fastest lap.
The winning team was Graeme Saker 15.01, Dan Bradley 13.33 and Greg Cole 14.20. Dan was two seconds away from running the fastest lap.
Winning team - Graeme Saker, Dan Bradley, Greg Cole
This week's 'Big Hitters' - the top personal bests and debuts in the last week, 9th to 17th May
Here are a few who have set the biggest personal bests over the past week -
300 metres
Ewan Wood 300m in 42.01 (0.3s improvement)
400 metres
Becky O’Hara 57.30 (0.3s improvement)
800 metres Toby Ralph 1.54.35 (3.5s improvement)
Lauren Vinten 2.40.72 (3.2s improvement)
Harry Brown 2.05.25 (3.1s improvement)
1500 metres
Vita Milana 5.15.55 (12.5s improvement)
Phoebe Barker 4.35.28 (12.5s improvement)
Dan Seagrove 4.13.42 (6.3s improvement)
5000 metres
Jack Keywood 16.19.59 (19.8s improvement)
Steeplechase
2000m Tom Cox 6.11.89 (10.4s improvement)
1500m Sam Crick 4.22.31 (10.0s improvement)
300 metres
Ewan Wood 300m in 42.01 (0.3s improvement)
400 metres
Becky O’Hara 57.30 (0.3s improvement)
800 metres Toby Ralph 1.54.35 (3.5s improvement)
Lauren Vinten 2.40.72 (3.2s improvement)
Harry Brown 2.05.25 (3.1s improvement)
1500 metres
Vita Milana 5.15.55 (12.5s improvement)
Phoebe Barker 4.35.28 (12.5s improvement)
Dan Seagrove 4.13.42 (6.3s improvement)
5000 metres
Jack Keywood 16.19.59 (19.8s improvement)
Steeplechase
2000m Tom Cox 6.11.89 (10.4s improvement)
1500m Sam Crick 4.22.31 (10.0s improvement)
Kent Championships, at Ashford, Sunday 15th May - Day 2
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Day 2 of the championships included a fair share of success for TAC distance runners -
Under 17 Mens 800m - 1st Simon Coppard 2.01.35
Under 20 Mens 800m - 1st Toby Ralph 1.54.35 (pb), 2nd Ben Murphy 1.57.30 (pb)
Under 15 Girls 1500m - 3rd Katie Goodge 4.53.88 (pb)
Under 17 Womens 1500m - 2nd Phoebe Barker 4.35.28 (pb)
Senior Womens 1500m - 1st Ashley Gibson 4.34.35
Under 17 Mens 1500m s/c - 1st Sam Crick 4.22.32 (pb and maybe UK u17 lead 2016)
Under 20 Men's 2000m s/c - 1st Euan Nicholls 6.23.53
Senior Mens 2000m s/c - 1st Tom Cox 6.11.89 (pb), 2nd Michael Ellis 6.24.15 (pb)
Full results from both days are on the Results 2016 page.
Under 17 Mens 800m - 1st Simon Coppard 2.01.35
Under 20 Mens 800m - 1st Toby Ralph 1.54.35 (pb), 2nd Ben Murphy 1.57.30 (pb)
Under 15 Girls 1500m - 3rd Katie Goodge 4.53.88 (pb)
Under 17 Womens 1500m - 2nd Phoebe Barker 4.35.28 (pb)
Senior Womens 1500m - 1st Ashley Gibson 4.34.35
Under 17 Mens 1500m s/c - 1st Sam Crick 4.22.32 (pb and maybe UK u17 lead 2016)
Under 20 Men's 2000m s/c - 1st Euan Nicholls 6.23.53
Senior Mens 2000m s/c - 1st Tom Cox 6.11.89 (pb), 2nd Michael Ellis 6.24.15 (pb)
Full results from both days are on the Results 2016 page.
Sittingbourne Invicta 10k road race, Sunday 15th May
There were three TAC members in this 10k
Maria Heslop (2nd claim TAC) was first lady in 37.31.
Then in the official results Jordan Saul was 12th in 38.17, whilst George Kelly doesn't appear at all.
George reckons he ran 39.45 but lost his electronic chip, whilst Jordan had a similar issue, when in 4th and lost ground due to a chip and shoe lace issue. My theory that our members who live near Sittingbourne always seem to have 'issues' at races, holds fast !
The official results are at - http://www.chiptiminguk.co.uk/ps/results/Sittingbourne%20Invicta%2010K/42736
Maria Heslop (2nd claim TAC) was first lady in 37.31.
Then in the official results Jordan Saul was 12th in 38.17, whilst George Kelly doesn't appear at all.
George reckons he ran 39.45 but lost his electronic chip, whilst Jordan had a similar issue, when in 4th and lost ground due to a chip and shoe lace issue. My theory that our members who live near Sittingbourne always seem to have 'issues' at races, holds fast !
The official results are at - http://www.chiptiminguk.co.uk/ps/results/Sittingbourne%20Invicta%2010K/42736
South East Conference Championships, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Saturday 14th May
Robbie Farnham-Rose missed a medal by just 1/100th of a second in the SEC Championships 1500 metres final and was just 0.4s away from the winner in 3.51.11.
Full results are at - http://results.flotrack.org/2016/05-12-SEC/Web/Track.php?EN=25&RN=2&D=3
Full results are at - http://results.flotrack.org/2016/05-12-SEC/Web/Track.php?EN=25&RN=2&D=3
West Coast Last Chance Meet, San Francisco USA, Saturday 14th May
Ryan Driscoll finished 2nd over 1500 metres at the meeting in a new personal best of 3.47.36.
Full results are at - http://results.runnercard.com/Results/results.jsp?meetid=1000284
Full results are at - http://results.runnercard.com/Results/results.jsp?meetid=1000284
British Milers Club Grand Prix, at Sports City, Manchester, Saturday 14th May
Videos of the TAC 1500m races loaded !
It was a good night for TAC Distance Runners. Provisional Results -
Men's 1500 metres
James West 3.43.41 3rd in A race pb
George Duggan 3.47.93 4th in B race (close to a pb)
Chris Olley 3.50.32 in C race pb
Tom Holden 3.50.38 in C race pb
Miles Weatherseed 3.51.64 in D race pb
Donald Carter 3.53.82 in D race
Womens 1500m metres
Kathleen Faes 4.28.70 in B race (close to a pb)
Mens 5000 metres
Henry Pearce 14.49.91 in A race pb
Nathan Marsh 15.12.96 in D race pb
Full results will appear at - http://www.britishmilersclub.com/results/bmcresultsindex.aspx
Men's 1500 metres
James West 3.43.41 3rd in A race pb
George Duggan 3.47.93 4th in B race (close to a pb)
Chris Olley 3.50.32 in C race pb
Tom Holden 3.50.38 in C race pb
Miles Weatherseed 3.51.64 in D race pb
Donald Carter 3.53.82 in D race
Womens 1500m metres
Kathleen Faes 4.28.70 in B race (close to a pb)
Mens 5000 metres
Henry Pearce 14.49.91 in A race pb
Nathan Marsh 15.12.96 in D race pb
Full results will appear at - http://www.britishmilersclub.com/results/bmcresultsindex.aspx
Above George Duggan, Below Tom Holden and Chris Olley (photos courtesy Nikolaas Faes)
UK Inter Counties Fell Running Championships, at Ras Moel Eilio Race, North Wales, Saturday 14th May
TAC had two representatives in the Kent team.
Max Nicholls finished 4th overall and perhaps could have been in the top two, as he was directed off course at one stage.
Julian Rendall, who is a less experienced fell runner, placed 26th.
Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
Max Nicholls finished 4th overall and perhaps could have been in the top two, as he was directed off course at one stage.
Julian Rendall, who is a less experienced fell runner, placed 26th.
Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
Kent Team, with Max on the left and Julian on the right
Kent Championships, at Ashford, Saturday 14th May - Day 1
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Brief results -
Under 15 Girls 800m - 2nd Katie Burgess 2.24.91, 3rd Lizzie Miller 2.25.47
Under 15 Boys 1500m - 3rd James Kingston 4.30.06 (pb)
Under 17 Men 400m - 3rd Cameron Roberts
Under 17 Men 1500m - 1st James Puxty 4.13.18, 2nd Dan Seagrove 4.13.43
Under 20 Men 1500m - 1st Alasdair Kinloch 3.59.64 (pb)
Senior Men 400m - 2nd Sean Molloy 49.51
Senior Men 1500m - 1st Corey De'Ath 4.04.28, 2nd Tom Cox 4.15.99
Senior Men 5000m - 1st Ben Cole 15.00.03
Under 15 Girls 800m - 2nd Katie Burgess 2.24.91, 3rd Lizzie Miller 2.25.47
Under 15 Boys 1500m - 3rd James Kingston 4.30.06 (pb)
Under 17 Men 400m - 3rd Cameron Roberts
Under 17 Men 1500m - 1st James Puxty 4.13.18, 2nd Dan Seagrove 4.13.43
Under 20 Men 1500m - 1st Alasdair Kinloch 3.59.64 (pb)
Senior Men 400m - 2nd Sean Molloy 49.51
Senior Men 1500m - 1st Corey De'Ath 4.04.28, 2nd Tom Cox 4.15.99
Senior Men 5000m - 1st Ben Cole 15.00.03
National Masters Road Relay Championships, at Sutton Coldfield, Saturday 14th May
From Mark Pitcairn-Knowles
Results at http://www.race-results.co.uk/results/2016/bmafm3516.htm
Yet another glorious sunny day with a light northerly wind.
The Men 55 were the first race we were involved in, as unfortunately on this occasion we were not able to put out a ladies team.
35 Tonbridge Ac M55 1:07:36
Cain Bradley (34) 21:19
Brian Buckwell (31) 21:20
Maurice Marchant (35) 24:57
Brian improved on his time from last year by 11 seconds. Although down on last year it was great to see Cain running after a tricky few months. Watch Maurice accelerate up the finish straight to hold off a challenge from another athlete, plus other action from the day.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3ENtax4C3o
In a change to previous years the M35 race (6 Stage) started 5 mins before the M45. Unfortunately our M35 team had become depleted to just 4, however this set up an intriguing race between our M35 and M45, both with 4 runners, as on paper it looked like it would be very close to a 5 minute time difference.
Tony Bennett had the “pleasure” of making his TAC vets debut (he ran for the club as a junior) as first leg runner. Having negotiated an attempt to put on his old TAC vest in which he actually got stuck and had to be helped to release his arm, he was kitted out in Rachael Bennetts vest, certainly still effectively a compression outfit!
He held his composure well to run 18.04,despite the furious pace set at the start. This was probably ahead of expectation. Graeme Saker started M45 team off and improved on last year by 23 seconds to 17.02 and 18th ( when comparing to the M55 AG which Graeme will be in Sept he was encouraged to see his time would have been 3rd fastest, so hopes of an International vest are positive for the winter) John Ridge on second leg for M35 got under 19 minutes in his first attempt at the course. While Phil Coleman also lowered his time from last year by 14 secs to 17.50 (20th). At this stage the gap between the teams was 2.45 .
Ian Crawley who made his TAC debut at this event last year, knocked a massive 52 Secs off his time and finished under his 20 min target in 19.55. However for the M45 team Mark PK also took 7 secs off last years time in 18.15 (20th place) This left Steve Brooks (20.38) with a lead of 1.05 over Andy Wood (19.04) as they started the last legs. Despite Steve improving his time by 10 secs, it was not enough, as Andy Wood encouraged by the sight of Steve at the turn around point had a target to chase and was able to catch him at the lake and finish 29 secs ahead. It was great to see Andy Wood run well after a tricky 2015/16 winter. As a team the M45 improved from 1.14.15 last year to 1.12.11, but surprisingly this 2 minute improvement only equated to one place! 27th to 26th this year. Last year this would have got 18th place….
Results at http://www.race-results.co.uk/results/2016/
Tonbridge AC M35 1:17:40
Incomplete
Anthony Bennett (36) 18:08
John Ridge (37) 18:59
Ian Crawley (36) 19:55
Steven Brooks (34) 20:38
26 Tonbridge Ac M45 1:12:11
Graeme Saker (18) 17:02
Philip Coleman (20) 17:50
M Pitcairnknowle (20) 18:15
Andrew Wood (26) 19:04
Ben Reynolds (2nd Claim TAC) ran the second fastest M45 leg of the day in an amazing 15.28, as his team Thames Hare and Hounds won the M45 race.
We were all very grateful for the fantastic support team of Alan Bennett, Di Bradley and Nicky Buckwell. It really helped at the point in the race where the body flags! Thanks to everyone for making the effort to travel to Sutton Coldfield, which we all agreed was well worth it.
Looking at the potential M35 team (Parkrun results yesterday of 3 qualified TAC runners 17.24, 17.29 and 18.57, plus Julian Rendall running for Kent in a mountain race) if we can have a concerted effort the team could be well up there challenging for a top 10 place.
Yet another glorious sunny day with a light northerly wind.
The Men 55 were the first race we were involved in, as unfortunately on this occasion we were not able to put out a ladies team.
35 Tonbridge Ac M55 1:07:36
Cain Bradley (34) 21:19
Brian Buckwell (31) 21:20
Maurice Marchant (35) 24:57
Brian improved on his time from last year by 11 seconds. Although down on last year it was great to see Cain running after a tricky few months. Watch Maurice accelerate up the finish straight to hold off a challenge from another athlete, plus other action from the day.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3ENtax4C3o
In a change to previous years the M35 race (6 Stage) started 5 mins before the M45. Unfortunately our M35 team had become depleted to just 4, however this set up an intriguing race between our M35 and M45, both with 4 runners, as on paper it looked like it would be very close to a 5 minute time difference.
Tony Bennett had the “pleasure” of making his TAC vets debut (he ran for the club as a junior) as first leg runner. Having negotiated an attempt to put on his old TAC vest in which he actually got stuck and had to be helped to release his arm, he was kitted out in Rachael Bennetts vest, certainly still effectively a compression outfit!
He held his composure well to run 18.04,despite the furious pace set at the start. This was probably ahead of expectation. Graeme Saker started M45 team off and improved on last year by 23 seconds to 17.02 and 18th ( when comparing to the M55 AG which Graeme will be in Sept he was encouraged to see his time would have been 3rd fastest, so hopes of an International vest are positive for the winter) John Ridge on second leg for M35 got under 19 minutes in his first attempt at the course. While Phil Coleman also lowered his time from last year by 14 secs to 17.50 (20th). At this stage the gap between the teams was 2.45 .
Ian Crawley who made his TAC debut at this event last year, knocked a massive 52 Secs off his time and finished under his 20 min target in 19.55. However for the M45 team Mark PK also took 7 secs off last years time in 18.15 (20th place) This left Steve Brooks (20.38) with a lead of 1.05 over Andy Wood (19.04) as they started the last legs. Despite Steve improving his time by 10 secs, it was not enough, as Andy Wood encouraged by the sight of Steve at the turn around point had a target to chase and was able to catch him at the lake and finish 29 secs ahead. It was great to see Andy Wood run well after a tricky 2015/16 winter. As a team the M45 improved from 1.14.15 last year to 1.12.11, but surprisingly this 2 minute improvement only equated to one place! 27th to 26th this year. Last year this would have got 18th place….
Results at http://www.race-results.co.uk/results/2016/
Tonbridge AC M35 1:17:40
Incomplete
Anthony Bennett (36) 18:08
John Ridge (37) 18:59
Ian Crawley (36) 19:55
Steven Brooks (34) 20:38
26 Tonbridge Ac M45 1:12:11
Graeme Saker (18) 17:02
Philip Coleman (20) 17:50
M Pitcairnknowle (20) 18:15
Andrew Wood (26) 19:04
Ben Reynolds (2nd Claim TAC) ran the second fastest M45 leg of the day in an amazing 15.28, as his team Thames Hare and Hounds won the M45 race.
We were all very grateful for the fantastic support team of Alan Bennett, Di Bradley and Nicky Buckwell. It really helped at the point in the race where the body flags! Thanks to everyone for making the effort to travel to Sutton Coldfield, which we all agreed was well worth it.
Looking at the potential M35 team (Parkrun results yesterday of 3 qualified TAC runners 17.24, 17.29 and 18.57, plus Julian Rendall running for Kent in a mountain race) if we can have a concerted effort the team could be well up there challenging for a top 10 place.
South East Conference Championships, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Friday 13th May
Robbie Farnham-Rose (Alabama) had an excellent race to qualify for Saturday's final with 3.46.64 in second place in his heat.
Luca Russo (Missouri) suffered in his heat and almost fell at one stage, being 10th in 3.58.71.
Full results are at - http://results.flotrack.org/2016/05-12-SEC/Web/Timetable.php?D=2
Luca Russo (Missouri) suffered in his heat and almost fell at one stage, being 10th in 3.58.71.
Full results are at - http://results.flotrack.org/2016/05-12-SEC/Web/Timetable.php?D=2
English Schools Cup, First Round, at Ashford, Friday 13th May
Full results will appear at - http://www.esaa.net/v2/2016/tfcup/tfcup16results.php
A few TAC were competing, including -
Junior Boys 1500m Elliot Webb 5.09.4
Junior Girls 1500m Maddie Wise 5.19.0, Alexandra Evans 5.26.4
Inter Boys 800m Cameron Roberts 2.16.0, 1500m Ingmar Gunn 4.43.5
Inter Girls
A few TAC were competing, including -
Junior Boys 1500m Elliot Webb 5.09.4
Junior Girls 1500m Maddie Wise 5.19.0, Alexandra Evans 5.26.4
Inter Boys 800m Cameron Roberts 2.16.0, 1500m Ingmar Gunn 4.43.5
Inter Girls
TAC Summer Parkrun Grand Prix update, after 7th May event
Update from Mark Pitcairn-Knowles
A large turn out as the Summer Park Run GP was finally run in Summer weather, which appears to have suited a number of athletes who ran PB’s to collect bonus 5 points for their scores. The top 3 age graded runners were Sophie Slack, Lily Slack and Sam Crick who all scored over 80% and rans PB’s with Sam being first home ahead of previous GP winner Dan Bradley. Sophie appears to be intent on keeping the Trophy on her mantelpiece !
The latest league table is on the Parkrun page.
The latest league table is on the Parkrun page.
Southern Counties Veterans League, Kent Division 2, at Canterbury, Monday 9th May
Tonbridge AC won both the mens and womens division 2 matches and now top the mens and are second in the ladies overall, after the first two matches.
Team Manager Mark Pitcairn-Knowles is doing a cracking job, in not only launching TAC's teams in this league for the first time, but getting so many to compete. I just hope a few are ok on Tuesday morning, as having seen the results, a some were competing in more unusual events for them !
Team Manager Mark Pitcairn-Knowles is doing a cracking job, in not only launching TAC's teams in this league for the first time, but getting so many to compete. I just hope a few are ok on Tuesday morning, as having seen the results, a some were competing in more unusual events for them !
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This week's 'Big Hitters' - the top personal bests and debuts in the last week
3rd to 8th May
Here are a few who have set the biggest personal bests over the past week -
300 metres
Toby Emm (u15) 39.91 (4.6s improvement)
Sam Avis (u20) 41.17 (11.0s improvement, from 2011)
800 metres
Ollie Dunn (u20) 2:09.06 (13.5s improvement)
Beth Lednor (u13) 2.42.47 (6.6s improvement)
1500 metres
Olukorede Fasina (u13) 4.57.1 (27.0s improvement)
Luciana Anderson (u15) 5.19.3 (11.3s improvement)
1 mile
Phoebe Barker (u17) 4.55.49 (67.5s improvement, from 2013)
Matthew Taylor (u13) 5.26.36 (30.9s improvement)
3000 metres
Alasdair Kinloch (u20) 8.20.98 (20.2s improvement)
300 metres
Toby Emm (u15) 39.91 (4.6s improvement)
Sam Avis (u20) 41.17 (11.0s improvement, from 2011)
800 metres
Ollie Dunn (u20) 2:09.06 (13.5s improvement)
Beth Lednor (u13) 2.42.47 (6.6s improvement)
1500 metres
Olukorede Fasina (u13) 4.57.1 (27.0s improvement)
Luciana Anderson (u15) 5.19.3 (11.3s improvement)
1 mile
Phoebe Barker (u17) 4.55.49 (67.5s improvement, from 2013)
Matthew Taylor (u13) 5.26.36 (30.9s improvement)
3000 metres
Alasdair Kinloch (u20) 8.20.98 (20.2s improvement)
Kent Young Athletes League, at Bromley, Sunday 8th May
Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
On a very warm day there seems to have been some good middle distance running from a number of TAC youngsters. The biggest pb came from Olukorede Fasina, with a division 2, under 13 boys, 1500m win in 4.57.1.
On a very warm day there seems to have been some good middle distance running from a number of TAC youngsters. The biggest pb came from Olukorede Fasina, with a division 2, under 13 boys, 1500m win in 4.57.1.
Beth Lednor (H) and Megan Moore (HH) in the under 13 girls 1200m (photo courtesy of Stella Bandu)
Other weekend news, Saturday/Sunday 7th/8th May
Saturday
Oxford Vs Cambridge University Varsity Match, at Ifley Road, Oxford
3000m steeplechase - Alex Howard (Oxford) 1st in 9.13.6 (pb).
1500m - Miles Weatherseed (Oxford) was 4th in the mile with 4.19.
British Athletics League Premier Division, at Eton
Michael Ellis ran 10.16 for 3000m steeplechase, racing for Sheffield AC, for whom he has high claim competition status with. Michael is at university there.
Oxford Vs Cambridge University Varsity Match, at Ifley Road, Oxford
3000m steeplechase - Alex Howard (Oxford) 1st in 9.13.6 (pb).
1500m - Miles Weatherseed (Oxford) was 4th in the mile with 4.19.
British Athletics League Premier Division, at Eton
Michael Ellis ran 10.16 for 3000m steeplechase, racing for Sheffield AC, for whom he has high claim competition status with. Michael is at university there.
Saturday 5km parkruns, 7th May
It seems that the parkruns continue to flourish and today -
Tonbridge - 1st Sam Crick 16.33, 1st female Sophie Slack (just turned 10) in 20.08
There were 473 finishers at Tonbridge !
Ashton Court (near Bristol - 1st George Duggan 16.11 (equals course record)
Full results are at - http://www.parkrun.org.uk/results/firstfinishers/
Tonbridge - 1st Sam Crick 16.33, 1st female Sophie Slack (just turned 10) in 20.08
There were 473 finishers at Tonbridge !
Ashton Court (near Bristol - 1st George Duggan 16.11 (equals course record)
Full results are at - http://www.parkrun.org.uk/results/firstfinishers/
The weekend ahead 7th/8th May
This weekend is a relatively quiet one, with just the Kent Young Athletes competing at bromley on Sunday.
Just as a reminder to others, you are more than welcome to come along on Sunday morning for training at 9.30am, where there is either a run or a faster track session available.
Just as a reminder to others, you are more than welcome to come along on Sunday morning for training at 9.30am, where there is either a run or a faster track session available.
Watford Open Meeting, Wednesday 4th May
Videos loaded !
TAC had just three competitors at the Watford meeting and enjoyed the best conditions of the season so far.
Graeme Saker ran 9.47.83 as an over 50, in the first of two 3000m races, before we witnessed a cracking final race of the evening.
Donald Carter and Ally Kinloch joined the train of the lead group runners at the front of the 3000 metres and both came away with personal bests, as they finished 3rd and 7th, respectively. Donald took ten seconds from his pb with 8.14.29 to go third on the 2016 TAC rankings, whilst Ally had a superb race to run 8.20.98 and take more than twenty seconds from his own best, with 8.20.98.
Ally's time could be significant as there is a European under 18 championships this year and he was well inside the qualifying mark of 8.32. However, the selectors look for more than that as one of the criteria is to be able to show 'top 8 potential'. He had another under 18 just ahead of him last night, but last year his time would have ranked him fourth in Europe, for the age group.
Graeme Saker ran 9.47.83 as an over 50, in the first of two 3000m races, before we witnessed a cracking final race of the evening.
Donald Carter and Ally Kinloch joined the train of the lead group runners at the front of the 3000 metres and both came away with personal bests, as they finished 3rd and 7th, respectively. Donald took ten seconds from his pb with 8.14.29 to go third on the 2016 TAC rankings, whilst Ally had a superb race to run 8.20.98 and take more than twenty seconds from his own best, with 8.20.98.
Ally's time could be significant as there is a European under 18 championships this year and he was well inside the qualifying mark of 8.32. However, the selectors look for more than that as one of the criteria is to be able to show 'top 8 potential'. He had another under 18 just ahead of him last night, but last year his time would have ranked him fourth in Europe, for the age group.
Tonbridge AC Evening Open Meeting, Tuesday 3rd May
Videos loaded !
Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
Amongst the results Kathleen Faes broke Ruth Bourne's club record for the under 17 women's mile with 4.52.38, with Phoebe Barker also inside the old mark with 4.55.49
Amongst the results Kathleen Faes broke Ruth Bourne's club record for the under 17 women's mile with 4.52.38, with Phoebe Barker also inside the old mark with 4.55.49
This week's 'Big Hitters' - the top personal bests and debuts in the last week
25th April to 2nd May
Here are a few who have set the biggest personal bests over the past week -
400 metres
Cameron Roberts (u17) 54.29 (6.7s improvement)
Becky O'Hara (u20) 57.61 (0.07s improvement)
800 metres
Cameron Roberts (u17) 2:01.96 (26.1s improvement)
1500 metres
Luke Reeves (u17) 4.40.15 (16.6s improvement)
Melissa Berry (u20) (3.4s improvement)
Other
1500m steeplechase - Bede Pitcairn-Knowles (u17) 4.41.26 (10.0s improvement)
3000 metres steeplechase - Michael Ellis (senior) 10.02.73 (28.6s improvement)
5000 metres - Corey De'Ath 14.49.09 (15.1s improvement)
400 metres
Cameron Roberts (u17) 54.29 (6.7s improvement)
Becky O'Hara (u20) 57.61 (0.07s improvement)
800 metres
Cameron Roberts (u17) 2:01.96 (26.1s improvement)
1500 metres
Luke Reeves (u17) 4.40.15 (16.6s improvement)
Melissa Berry (u20) (3.4s improvement)
Other
1500m steeplechase - Bede Pitcairn-Knowles (u17) 4.41.26 (10.0s improvement)
3000 metres steeplechase - Michael Ellis (senior) 10.02.73 (28.6s improvement)
5000 metres - Corey De'Ath 14.49.09 (15.1s improvement)
Bank Holiday Monday 3rd May road race updates
Bede and Mark Pitcairn-Knowles ran the Ted Pepper Multi terrain 10k, quite challenging under foot in places. Bede was in 2nd place at 6k when he unfortunately fell over and cut his knee, ended up 7th , 37.56. He was first Junior Male. Mark ran 40.13, 20th place overall, 3rd M50 in race, but Silver medal in Southern Vets championship (out of 2). Full results -
http://www.swifttiming.co.uk/cgi-bin/list_race_result.php?meet_event_id=1090001
Hildenborough Road Races
We are awaiting full results, but TAC ladies filled the first three places in the 5 miles through Shauna Paice, Sasha Houghtonand Nicola Summerfield.
Joe Watts ran his first 10 mile race in 68.39
Luke Fisher and Fraser Gordon were first and second in the 5 mile junior race.
Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
http://www.swifttiming.co.uk/cgi-bin/list_race_result.php?meet_event_id=1090001
Hildenborough Road Races
We are awaiting full results, but TAC ladies filled the first three places in the 5 miles through Shauna Paice, Sasha Houghtonand Nicola Summerfield.
Joe Watts ran his first 10 mile race in 68.39
Luke Fisher and Fraser Gordon were first and second in the 5 mile junior race.
Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
Tonbridge AC Parkrun Grand Prix - Summer 2016 - update after event 1, 30th April
Update from Mark Pitcairn-Knowles
Winter champion Sophie Slack has started where she left off, leading the way with a PB performance to add the bonus 5 points. Luciana Anderson also ran a PB to be second with 17 points. Next qualifying race is this Saturday 7th May at Tonbridge.
League table on the Parkrun page
League table on the Parkrun page
British Universities and Colleges Sport Championships, at Bedford, Monday 2nd May - Day 3
Videos loaded !
Full results and summary are on the Results 2016 page.
Bronze medals for James West (1500m) and Nicole Taylor (2000m steeplechase)
Bronze medals for James West (1500m) and Nicole Taylor (2000m steeplechase)
UK Youth Development League (u17/20), Sunday 1st May
Videos loaded !
TAC were 5th of the 6 teams. Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
Photos courtesy Sam Crick and friends
Photos courtesy Sam Crick and friends
British Universities and Colleges Sport Championships, at Bedford, Sunday 1st May - Day 2
Videos loaded !
Once again it was generally a successful day for TAC distance runners -
Womens 800m - Sian Driscoll missed qualifying for the final but ran a seasons best of 2.19.78
Mens 800m semi finals - Sean Molloy qualified for Monday's final
Men's 1500 metres semi finals - 4 TAC runners have qualified for Monday's final : James West, Dom Brown, George Duggan and Chris Olley, whilst Miles Weatherseed went out at this stage.
Men's 10,000 metres - Henry Pearce was 4th on his track debut at the distance.
Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
Womens 800m - Sian Driscoll missed qualifying for the final but ran a seasons best of 2.19.78
Mens 800m semi finals - Sean Molloy qualified for Monday's final
Men's 1500 metres semi finals - 4 TAC runners have qualified for Monday's final : James West, Dom Brown, George Duggan and Chris Olley, whilst Miles Weatherseed went out at this stage.
Men's 10,000 metres - Henry Pearce was 4th on his track debut at the distance.
Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
Other Saturday news
On Saturday Toby Ralph scored an impressive double win at a school match at Tonbridge School, winning the 800m in a pb of 1.56.4 and 1500m in 4.22, before then contributing a 51.5 400m relay leg.
USA news, Saturday 30th April and Sunday 1st May
Luca Russo finished a close second over 1500m at the Memphis Invitational in 3.52.90
Full results are at - http://www.cfpitiming.com/liveresults/2016_Outdoor/Memphis_2016/results_9.html#round_1
After a delay to the meeting for lightning strikes, Robbie Farnham-Rose finished third in section 2 of the mens 800 metres at the LSU Invitational Meeting, at Louisiana. Robbie ran 1.49.69, which was just 0.07s outside his personal best, set in 2012.
Full results are at - http://results.deltatiming.com/lsu/tf/2016-lsu-invitational/160430F006
On Sunday, unfortunately, Ryan Driscoll failed to finish his 3000 metres steeplechase at the Payton Jordan Invitational. He is fine, recovered and will race again in two or three weeks time.
Full results are at - http://www.cfpitiming.com/liveresults/2016_Outdoor/Memphis_2016/results_9.html#round_1
After a delay to the meeting for lightning strikes, Robbie Farnham-Rose finished third in section 2 of the mens 800 metres at the LSU Invitational Meeting, at Louisiana. Robbie ran 1.49.69, which was just 0.07s outside his personal best, set in 2012.
Full results are at - http://results.deltatiming.com/lsu/tf/2016-lsu-invitational/160430F006
On Sunday, unfortunately, Ryan Driscoll failed to finish his 3000 metres steeplechase at the Payton Jordan Invitational. He is fine, recovered and will race again in two or three weeks time.
British Universities and Colleges Sport Championships, at Bedford, Saturday 30th April - Day 1
Videos loaded !
Day one of the three day championships have proved successful for Tonbridge AC distance runners.
Womens 800m - Sian Driscoll qualified with a fastest losers spot for Sunday's semi finals
Men's 800m - Sean Molloy front ran and won his heat to qualify for Sunday's semi finals
Men's 1500m - All five from TAC qualified from the heats to Sunday's semi finals: James West, George Duggan, Dom Brown, Chris Olley and Miles Weatherseed.
Both Chloe Bird (5000m) and Ben Murphy (800m) were eliminated in their heats.
Men's 3000m steeplechase - Alex Howard qualified for Monday's final and Michael Ellis was elimininated, although he ran a big personal best.
Men's 5000m - both Corey De'Ath and Max Nicholls qualified for Monday's final, Max as a fastest loser.
Full results are on the Results 2016 page
Continuing updates of results from the championships will be at - http://www.bucs.org.uk/page.asp?section=17472§ionTitle=Outdoor+Championships
Womens 800m - Sian Driscoll qualified with a fastest losers spot for Sunday's semi finals
Men's 800m - Sean Molloy front ran and won his heat to qualify for Sunday's semi finals
Men's 1500m - All five from TAC qualified from the heats to Sunday's semi finals: James West, George Duggan, Dom Brown, Chris Olley and Miles Weatherseed.
Both Chloe Bird (5000m) and Ben Murphy (800m) were eliminated in their heats.
Men's 3000m steeplechase - Alex Howard qualified for Monday's final and Michael Ellis was elimininated, although he ran a big personal best.
Men's 5000m - both Corey De'Ath and Max Nicholls qualified for Monday's final, Max as a fastest loser.
Full results are on the Results 2016 page
Continuing updates of results from the championships will be at - http://www.bucs.org.uk/page.asp?section=17472§ionTitle=Outdoor+Championships
Southern Counties Veterans League at Eltham, Friday 29th April
The TAC men placed second and ladies third in their first ever match. Results are on the Results 2016 page.
The weekend ahead Friday 29th April to Monday 2nd May
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It's a busy Bank Holiday weekend coming up, although the UK weather appears to be continuing as a very mixed and not that warm. These are some of the highlights that I am aware of -
Southern Counties Veterans League, at Eltham, Friday. This is TAC's first appearance in the league.
British Universities and Colleges Championships, at Bedford, Friday to Monday
TAC have, by my calculations, fifteen or more distance runners competing.
There is a live internet stream at - http://www.runjumpthrow.com/fixtures/8917-bucs-championships
UK Youth Development League (u17/20), now at Eton (see above), on Sunday
Pete Mason, the team manager, is still looking to fill gaps in his team sheet, so if you are available please let him know.
Hildenborough Road Races, on Monday
These start at 2.30pm at Hildenborough Recreation Ground. The 2.5 mile run is for 12 years old and under. See above for the link to details and entries.
Reminder - TAC Evening Open Meeting on Tuesday and entries can be made online at www.tonbridgeac.co.uk
USA
Luca Russo - 1500m (section 1) at Memphis Invitational. Saturday 12.30pm local / 6.30pm UK time.
Robbie Farnham-Rose - 800m at LSU Invitational, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Saturday 1.40pm local/7.40pm UK
Ryan Driscoll - 3000m steeplechase (section 4) at Payton Jordan Invitational, California, on Sunday. Live at www.flotrack.org Pro (subscription service). Race time 11.00am local / 7pm UK time.
Kieran Reilly is in the Eastern Michigan team at the Drake Relays, Iowa and scheduled to race the 4x800m (Friday 8.19pm local/2.19am Sat UK) and Distance Medley Relay (Saturday 12.30pm local/6.30pm UKl). Stop press - didn't race due to calf injury.
Southern Counties Veterans League, at Eltham, Friday. This is TAC's first appearance in the league.
British Universities and Colleges Championships, at Bedford, Friday to Monday
TAC have, by my calculations, fifteen or more distance runners competing.
There is a live internet stream at - http://www.runjumpthrow.com/fixtures/8917-bucs-championships
UK Youth Development League (u17/20), now at Eton (see above), on Sunday
Pete Mason, the team manager, is still looking to fill gaps in his team sheet, so if you are available please let him know.
Hildenborough Road Races, on Monday
These start at 2.30pm at Hildenborough Recreation Ground. The 2.5 mile run is for 12 years old and under. See above for the link to details and entries.
Reminder - TAC Evening Open Meeting on Tuesday and entries can be made online at www.tonbridgeac.co.uk
USA
Luca Russo - 1500m (section 1) at Memphis Invitational. Saturday 12.30pm local / 6.30pm UK time.
Robbie Farnham-Rose - 800m at LSU Invitational, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Saturday 1.40pm local/7.40pm UK
Ryan Driscoll - 3000m steeplechase (section 4) at Payton Jordan Invitational, California, on Sunday. Live at www.flotrack.org Pro (subscription service). Race time 11.00am local / 7pm UK time.
Kieran Reilly is in the Eastern Michigan team at the Drake Relays, Iowa and scheduled to race the 4x800m (Friday 8.19pm local/2.19am Sat UK) and Distance Medley Relay (Saturday 12.30pm local/6.30pm UKl). Stop press - didn't race due to calf injury.
Eva Kolivoskova-Martin - baby Alexandra arrives !
Those of you who know Eva, will be pleased to hear that she gave birth to baby Alexandra, weighing in at 6lbs 10oz. Congratulations to Eva and husband Nick.
The weather is testing us all ! (Tuesday 26th April)
These were the conditions about 45 minutes apart on Tuesday at TAC !
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Fantasy Athletics League 2016
Many thanks to those entered our first TAC Fantasy Athletics League. Slightly disappointing entry numbers but enough for good prize money and to raise a little for the club. It is not too late to enter, and pick up points for the remaining SAL fixtures. Entry details at www.tacdistancerunners.com , find the ‘Fantasy League’ tab on the left side. If you have not yet paid for your entry, please do so as soon as possible. Remember to boost your score by turning out at Fixture 2 in Walton on 21 May!
James Taylor (JT)
See results on the Fantasy League page.
James Taylor (JT)
See results on the Fantasy League page.
This week's 'Big Hitters' - the top personal bests and debuts in the last week
Season so far to 24th April
Just as last year I will try and highlight the weekly 'Big Hitters' ,who are the athletes that have improved their personal bests by the most significant amounts. So far this season we have had a few open meetings, the Southern Athletics League and the UK Youth Development League for under 13s and 15s. So here are a few, who have shown some big steps forward -
400 metres
Becky O'Hara (u20) 57.68 (0.6s improvement)
800 metres
Lizzie Wooff (u13) 2.45.8 (11.8s improvement)
1200 metres
Maddie Wise (u13) 4.04.9 (10.5s improvement)
1500 metres
Henry Taylor (u13) 5.05.7 (22.0s improvement)
Katie Goodge (u15) 4.55.9 (18.4s improvement)
Other
2000m steeplechase - Bede Pitcairn-Knowles (u17) 6.46.98 (28.0s improvement)
3000 metres - Alex Howard (senior) 8.37.00 (10.2s improvement)
Marathon - Dan Watt 2.39.21 (2.26 improvement)
400 metres
Becky O'Hara (u20) 57.68 (0.6s improvement)
800 metres
Lizzie Wooff (u13) 2.45.8 (11.8s improvement)
1200 metres
Maddie Wise (u13) 4.04.9 (10.5s improvement)
1500 metres
Henry Taylor (u13) 5.05.7 (22.0s improvement)
Katie Goodge (u15) 4.55.9 (18.4s improvement)
Other
2000m steeplechase - Bede Pitcairn-Knowles (u17) 6.46.98 (28.0s improvement)
3000 metres - Alex Howard (senior) 8.37.00 (10.2s improvement)
Marathon - Dan Watt 2.39.21 (2.26 improvement)
Oxford University Trials, Sunday 24th April
Miles Weatherseed won the Oxford University 1500 metre trials, defeating some good quality athletes in 4.00.21
Tonbridge AC Parkrun Grand Prix - Summer 2016
The TAC Summer parkrun Grand Prix commences on 30th April. Full details are in the file below and also on the Parkrun page.
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London Marathon and mini marathons, Sunday 24th April
TAC had a number of representatives in the London Marathon, plus Phoebe Barker and Alasdair Kinloch in the under 17 mini marathons.
In the main marathon Ben Cole set off at a pace ahead of the club record of 2.24, but faded to 2.28.52. Leah Melvin was the club's first female finisher, in her debut with 3.33.12.
Summary results are on the Results 2016 page. Note there are errors in the provisional/official minimi marathon results.
Photos below courtesy Richard Owen
In the main marathon Ben Cole set off at a pace ahead of the club record of 2.24, but faded to 2.28.52. Leah Melvin was the club's first female finisher, in her debut with 3.33.12.
Summary results are on the Results 2016 page. Note there are errors in the provisional/official minimi marathon results.
Photos below courtesy Richard Owen
Photos below courtesy of George Kelly
Left Dan Watt and Right Greg Cole
Left Dan Watt and Right Greg Cole
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UK Youth Development League (u13/15), at Reading, Saturday 23rd April
Videos loaded of 1200m and 1500m races !
Although the team finished 6th of the six clubs, there were some very encouraging performances in the middle distance races, including some big personal bests.
Fin Croll was one of only three A-string winners that the club had all day, as he won the under 13, 800 metres in 2.23.9. However, take a look at the results summary and you will see some big personal bests from the likes of Lizzie Wooff, Matthew Taylor, Henry Taylor, Katie Goodge, James Kingston and Adam Van der Plas.
Full results already available at - http://www.thepowerof10.info/results/results.aspx?meetingid=159375
They are also on the Results 2016 page. Photos of some of the 800m runners, courtesy of Gary Goodge.
Fin Croll was one of only three A-string winners that the club had all day, as he won the under 13, 800 metres in 2.23.9. However, take a look at the results summary and you will see some big personal bests from the likes of Lizzie Wooff, Matthew Taylor, Henry Taylor, Katie Goodge, James Kingston and Adam Van der Plas.
Full results already available at - http://www.thepowerof10.info/results/results.aspx?meetingid=159375
They are also on the Results 2016 page. Photos of some of the 800m runners, courtesy of Gary Goodge.
Saturday in USA, 23rd April
Luca Russo opened his outdoor season with Missouri University with a 3.55.07 for 1500m at Arkansas. Full results at -
http://arkansas-john-mcdonnell-invitational.runnerspace.com/eprofile.php?event_id=2508&year=2016&do=info
Kieran Reilly ran 1.56.85 (sb) for 800m at Columbus, Ohio
http://arkansas-john-mcdonnell-invitational.runnerspace.com/eprofile.php?event_id=2508&year=2016&do=info
Kieran Reilly ran 1.56.85 (sb) for 800m at Columbus, Ohio
Friday night in USA, 22nd April
I must admit I had been a bit concerned, when I went to bed in the UK on Friday night, as Robbie was feeling unwell and Ryan had suffered shin soreness, so it was testament to their attitudes that they both came up with 1500m personal bests !
Robbie Farnham-Rose was 3rd in the Auburn War Eagle Invitational over 1500m in 3.44.39. Full results at -
http://results.deltatiming.com/tf/2016-war-eagle-invitational/160422F110
Ryan Driscoll was 5th in his race at the Stanford Twilight Meeting, in California. Ryan's race can be caught on video at www.flotrack.org , but on the Pro subscription service. Full results at -http://www.rtspt.com/events/stanford/twilight16/160422F009.htm
Kieran Reilly ran 3.59.97 for 1500m at Columbus, Ohio
Robbie Farnham-Rose was 3rd in the Auburn War Eagle Invitational over 1500m in 3.44.39. Full results at -
http://results.deltatiming.com/tf/2016-war-eagle-invitational/160422F110
Ryan Driscoll was 5th in his race at the Stanford Twilight Meeting, in California. Ryan's race can be caught on video at www.flotrack.org , but on the Pro subscription service. Full results at -http://www.rtspt.com/events/stanford/twilight16/160422F009.htm
Kieran Reilly ran 3.59.97 for 1500m at Columbus, Ohio
Watford Open Meeting, Wednesday 20th April
Videos loaded !
TAC had eleven runners in action at a chilly Watford on Wednesday night, with most having their first race of the season. Six gained personal bests, whilst there were a couple of race wins included.
Sean Molloy opened his season with a 50.11 for 400m, the quickest by a TAC athlete so far in 2016.
In the 800m there were wins for Simon Coppard and Kieran Eland (joining TAC this week), who are u17 and u20, respectively. Simon, Ben Murphy and Sam Avis all ran pbs.
In the 3000m races three of the four TAC runners ran pbs (Corey De'Ath, Alex Howard, Sam Crick), whilst James West was just a fraction off his with 8.14.77. However, splits of 4.13 and 1500m and 4.01, for the second half, were still very encouraging, as he placed a close up third in a high quality race.
Summary results are on the Results 2016 page and full results will appear at -http://www.watfordharriers.org.uk/indexnc.htm
Sean Molloy opened his season with a 50.11 for 400m, the quickest by a TAC athlete so far in 2016.
In the 800m there were wins for Simon Coppard and Kieran Eland (joining TAC this week), who are u17 and u20, respectively. Simon, Ben Murphy and Sam Avis all ran pbs.
In the 3000m races three of the four TAC runners ran pbs (Corey De'Ath, Alex Howard, Sam Crick), whilst James West was just a fraction off his with 8.14.77. However, splits of 4.13 and 1500m and 4.01, for the second half, were still very encouraging, as he placed a close up third in a high quality race.
Summary results are on the Results 2016 page and full results will appear at -http://www.watfordharriers.org.uk/indexnc.htm
Sophie Slack receives TAC Parkrun Grand Prix trophy
Sophie Slack (left) received her TAC Winter Parkrun Grand Prix trophy on Monday, presented by schools international, Kathleen Faes (right)
Sunday 10km Road Races, 17th April
Reports coming in of some 10k races today -
Michael Ellis ran a pb of 34.35 at Rother Valley
Nathan Marsh was 7th at Lincoln in 32.09 (the day after running a long leg in the National Road Relay team).
Full results are at - http://chiptiming.co.uk/results/?sport=1&year=2016&event=2587&race=4430
Cameron Knapp was 10th in the Goudhurst 10k in 40.12, where Maria Heslop (2nd claim TAC) was first female and second overall in 37.38. Full results are at - http://niceworkevents.blogspot.co.uk
Michael Ellis ran a pb of 34.35 at Rother Valley
Nathan Marsh was 7th at Lincoln in 32.09 (the day after running a long leg in the National Road Relay team).
Full results are at - http://chiptiming.co.uk/results/?sport=1&year=2016&event=2587&race=4430
Cameron Knapp was 10th in the Goudhurst 10k in 40.12, where Maria Heslop (2nd claim TAC) was first female and second overall in 37.38. Full results are at - http://niceworkevents.blogspot.co.uk
National 12 Stage Mens Road Relay Championship, at Sutton Coldfield, Saturday 16th April
Extensive video highlights now loaded !
The TAC men's team put in another superb performance, at a National Relay Championship, to finish fifth and equal the club's best ever position, achieved last year. Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
Ben Cole is proving a valuable asset, as time and time again he runs a solid relay leg to put our teams in contention. He handed over in 9th from the 67 that started. Tom Cox transfered his late season cross country form to the road to move the team to 6th. Nathan Marsh, making his debut in such a race, ran all out, but slipped to 13th, although still in close contention. Dom Brown, on leg four, put the team back to 7th and Chris Olley moved up another two places. Miles Weatherseed, only brought into the team a couple of days earlier, did his bit to keep the team in the top six at halfway.
Alex Howard ran a very solid 7th leg, again having his first experience of such a distance, at this level. We were in 7th, at this stage, before Donald Carter ran our fastest short leg to move to 6th. Max Nicholls on leg nine was pretty much equal 6th with Bedford, but was pipped on the line. Then Dan Bradley consolidated 6th place, looking like he is retuning to form. Henry Pearce ran a tremendous penultimate leg to move into 4th, with the fifth fastest long leg of the day. Finally, Tim Corby had an excellent run on the anchor leg, only being overtaken by Matt Jackson, of Liverpool, who ran the fastest short leg of the race.
So we ended up with a very solid 5th, that was equal to last year's best ever. However, this was a more solid overall performance, in many ways. whereas last year we just slipped by a couple of teams right at the end.
Having had time to reflect on the result, I feel it was a terrific effort by the team to gain 5th, ahead of many of the UK's top distance running clubs. We had to take a few risks and with a relatively young team many are still getting stronger and more experienced of racing at this level, in such a championship. To have three of our long leg runners in the fastest 20 (Henry, Ben and Chris) is a sign of how far we have come as a club, as to do that you have to be a very strong distance runner.
We have four club members away on USA scholarships and another three away training with their universities, who may have made the team, so the future is bright. Hopefully, one day Tonbridge can take a win in what is probably the UK's premier test of a club's capability.
Ben Cole is proving a valuable asset, as time and time again he runs a solid relay leg to put our teams in contention. He handed over in 9th from the 67 that started. Tom Cox transfered his late season cross country form to the road to move the team to 6th. Nathan Marsh, making his debut in such a race, ran all out, but slipped to 13th, although still in close contention. Dom Brown, on leg four, put the team back to 7th and Chris Olley moved up another two places. Miles Weatherseed, only brought into the team a couple of days earlier, did his bit to keep the team in the top six at halfway.
Alex Howard ran a very solid 7th leg, again having his first experience of such a distance, at this level. We were in 7th, at this stage, before Donald Carter ran our fastest short leg to move to 6th. Max Nicholls on leg nine was pretty much equal 6th with Bedford, but was pipped on the line. Then Dan Bradley consolidated 6th place, looking like he is retuning to form. Henry Pearce ran a tremendous penultimate leg to move into 4th, with the fifth fastest long leg of the day. Finally, Tim Corby had an excellent run on the anchor leg, only being overtaken by Matt Jackson, of Liverpool, who ran the fastest short leg of the race.
So we ended up with a very solid 5th, that was equal to last year's best ever. However, this was a more solid overall performance, in many ways. whereas last year we just slipped by a couple of teams right at the end.
Having had time to reflect on the result, I feel it was a terrific effort by the team to gain 5th, ahead of many of the UK's top distance running clubs. We had to take a few risks and with a relatively young team many are still getting stronger and more experienced of racing at this level, in such a championship. To have three of our long leg runners in the fastest 20 (Henry, Ben and Chris) is a sign of how far we have come as a club, as to do that you have to be a very strong distance runner.
We have four club members away on USA scholarships and another three away training with their universities, who may have made the team, so the future is bright. Hopefully, one day Tonbridge can take a win in what is probably the UK's premier test of a club's capability.
Southern Athletics League, at Milton Keynes, Saturday 16th April
Videos of 1500m and steeplechase races now loaded !
TAC opened the Southern Athletics League season with a 3rd place finish.
Full provisional results are on the Results 2016 page.
Amongst the performances were personal bests for Becky O'Hara (400m), Emilia Hope (1500m), Sam Crick (2000m s/c), Bede Pitcairn-Knowles (2000m s/c)
Full provisional results are on the Results 2016 page.
Amongst the performances were personal bests for Becky O'Hara (400m), Emilia Hope (1500m), Sam Crick (2000m s/c), Bede Pitcairn-Knowles (2000m s/c)
Brighton mini road mile, Saturday 16th April
Beth Lednor won the girls years 9 and 10, mile race at Brighton in 6.01. There were 251 finishers just in her age group race !
Full results are at - http://www.brightonminimile.co.uk/results
Full results are at - http://www.brightonminimile.co.uk/results
Mount Sac Relays meeting, Friday 15th April
Ryan Driscoll closes in on TAC club record at 3000 metres steeplechase
Ryan Driscoll finished third in section 2 of the 3000m steeplechase at the Mount Sac Relays meeting, near Los Angeles, USA. Ryan, running for San Francisco University, clocked a two second personal best of 8.56.77 which is the third fastest ever TAC time and not far away from Stuart Kirk's 8.33.0 record set in 1984.
Full results are at - http://www.mtsacrelays.com/2016/results/041516results.htm
Full results are at - http://www.mtsacrelays.com/2016/results/041516results.htm
Beach Pacific Coast Invitational, Long Beach, USA, Thursday 14th and Friday 15th April
Kieran Reilly ran 800m in 1.58.68 and finished third. Full results are at -
http://emueagles.com.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/2016/4/15/Pacific_Coast_Invite_Results.pdf?id=4401
Kieran also finished 5th in the 1500m in a seasons best of 3.51.95
Full results at - http://emueagles.com.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/2016/4/17/Beach_Invite_Day_2_Results.pdf?id=4406
http://emueagles.com.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/2016/4/15/Pacific_Coast_Invite_Results.pdf?id=4401
Kieran also finished 5th in the 1500m in a seasons best of 3.51.95
Full results at - http://emueagles.com.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/2016/4/17/Beach_Invite_Day_2_Results.pdf?id=4406
Sunday results, 10th April
Hartfield 10k
Joe Watts ran 45.25 in this tough 10k and believes he was close to the top 10. Official results are awaited.
Results should be posted at - http://www.hartfieldonline.com/Core/Hartfield-Parish-Council/Pages/Fun_Run_2.aspx
Ashford Half Marathon
Cameron Knapp finished 7th in the Ashford Half Marathon in 90.42 and aims to be racing the Goudhurst 10k this coming Sunday.
Medway and Maidstone Open Meeting
400m - Sam Avis (u20) made his debut over 400m in 58.49
800m - George Kelly (sm) won his 800m in 2.23.64 and Tilly Hall ran 2.29.27.
Joe Watts ran 45.25 in this tough 10k and believes he was close to the top 10. Official results are awaited.
Results should be posted at - http://www.hartfieldonline.com/Core/Hartfield-Parish-Council/Pages/Fun_Run_2.aspx
Ashford Half Marathon
Cameron Knapp finished 7th in the Ashford Half Marathon in 90.42 and aims to be racing the Goudhurst 10k this coming Sunday.
Medway and Maidstone Open Meeting
400m - Sam Avis (u20) made his debut over 400m in 58.49
800m - George Kelly (sm) won his 800m in 2.23.64 and Tilly Hall ran 2.29.27.
Saturday results, 9th April
A few results will posted here, if I get news -
Saturday Open Meetings
Sian Driscoll (u20) has won an 800m in 2.20.0 at the Carnegie Games, at Leeds.
Jamie Brown (u20) ran 90s for 600m at the Herne Hill Harriers Open Meet.
USA
Robbie Farnham-Rose ran the quickest TAC 800m of the year so far with a 1.51.13 effort. He was 4th in section 2, at the Battle of the Bayou meeting, at Baton Rouge, Loisiana. Robbie ran a low 49s split for the Alabama 4x400m relay B team.
Full results - http://results.deltatiming.com/lsu/tf/2016-battle-on-the-bayou#/2016-04-09
Parkruns
Tonbridge - 1st female Phoebe Barker 18.11 pb, 2nd overall Dan Bradley 16.45
Royal Tunbridge Wells - 1st Jamie Goodge 18.07, 1st female Katie Goodge 21.02
Lullingstone - 1st Charlie Lindsay 19.18
Bedgebury - 1st Bede Pitcairn-Knowles 18.34
Full results are at - http://www.parkrun.org.uk/results/firstfinishers/
Saturday Open Meetings
Sian Driscoll (u20) has won an 800m in 2.20.0 at the Carnegie Games, at Leeds.
Jamie Brown (u20) ran 90s for 600m at the Herne Hill Harriers Open Meet.
USA
Robbie Farnham-Rose ran the quickest TAC 800m of the year so far with a 1.51.13 effort. He was 4th in section 2, at the Battle of the Bayou meeting, at Baton Rouge, Loisiana. Robbie ran a low 49s split for the Alabama 4x400m relay B team.
Full results - http://results.deltatiming.com/lsu/tf/2016-battle-on-the-bayou#/2016-04-09
Parkruns
Tonbridge - 1st female Phoebe Barker 18.11 pb, 2nd overall Dan Bradley 16.45
Royal Tunbridge Wells - 1st Jamie Goodge 18.07, 1st female Katie Goodge 21.02
Lullingstone - 1st Charlie Lindsay 19.18
Bedgebury - 1st Bede Pitcairn-Knowles 18.34
Full results are at - http://www.parkrun.org.uk/results/firstfinishers/
Old video clips
I have edited a few old video clips from 2005 and 2006, which are now loaded on the relevant page, under History. Some of you may recognise a few faces even though 10 years younger !
TAC Fantasy Athletics League 2016
Hurry as entries close 14th April !
James Taylor (JT) has announced details for the first ever TAC Fantasy Athletics League following on from the successful cross country version last Winter. Full details are in the file below, but be quick as the closing date is 14th April.
The league is based on Southern Athletics League results for the coming season.
The cross country competition not only proved popular for a bit of fun, but created interest in runners across the age groups, whilst also raising more than £300 for club funds.
The league is based on Southern Athletics League results for the coming season.
The cross country competition not only proved popular for a bit of fun, but created interest in runners across the age groups, whilst also raising more than £300 for club funds.
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Wednesday Night Open Meetings, 6th April
There were a number of open meetings going on in the South East on Wednesday night, at places like Ashford, Watford and Highgate. There were TAC distance runners in action at the first two. Here are some of the results -
Ashford
Ollie Croll won a 600m in 1.55.81. (Ollie is 11 years old in May)
Fin Croll 800m 2.27.40
Kieran Eland (joining TAC, u20) 100m 11.89, 400m 51.36
Note - Henry Marshall (u20) ran 400m in 50.56, just outside his pb
Watford
Simon Coppard (u17) won his 800m in 2.03.57. Full results are at - http://www.watfordharriers.org.uk/indexnc.htm
Crawley, Sunday
A late result coming in is Jamie Brown ran 800m in 2.06.0, just 0.7s away from his pb
Ashford
Ollie Croll won a 600m in 1.55.81. (Ollie is 11 years old in May)
Fin Croll 800m 2.27.40
Kieran Eland (joining TAC, u20) 100m 11.89, 400m 51.36
Note - Henry Marshall (u20) ran 400m in 50.56, just outside his pb
Watford
Simon Coppard (u17) won his 800m in 2.03.57. Full results are at - http://www.watfordharriers.org.uk/indexnc.htm
Crawley, Sunday
A late result coming in is Jamie Brown ran 800m in 2.06.0, just 0.7s away from his pb
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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European Masters Indoor Championships, Sunday 3rd April
European Indoor Masters Champs
Ben Reynolds has done it again! Winning the European M50 indoor 3000m championships in Italy. The race looks to have been close. Results link below.
http://www.fidalservizi.it/risultati/2016/Ancona_2016/Gara066.htm
Ben Reynolds has done it again! Winning the European M50 indoor 3000m championships in Italy. The race looks to have been close. Results link below.
http://www.fidalservizi.it/risultati/2016/Ancona_2016/Gara066.htm
Ben Reynolds wins European over 50s Indoor 3000 metres
Half Marathons, Sunday 3rd April.
Reading Half Marathon
Dan Watt 72.00, Julian Rendall 72.48, Dan Bradley 74.23, Greg Cole 77.27
Full results are at - http://www.readinghalfmarathon.com/results16/VitalityReadingHalfMarathon_v1.pdf
They are also on the Results 2016 page.
Paddock Wood Half Marathon
32nd Simon Fraser 78.23, 60th (3rd lady) Nicole Taylor 82.24, Anthony Crush 91.48, Daniel Crush 92.05, Duncan Ralph 1.38.49, Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles 1.41.01, Jerry McCarthy 1.48.15, Pat Hollands 1.59.45. Maria Heslop (2nd claim TAC) was 2nd lady in 80.55
Full results are at - http://www.paddockwoodhalfmarathon.co.uk
Photos courtesy of Richard Owen
Dan Watt 72.00, Julian Rendall 72.48, Dan Bradley 74.23, Greg Cole 77.27
Full results are at - http://www.readinghalfmarathon.com/results16/VitalityReadingHalfMarathon_v1.pdf
They are also on the Results 2016 page.
Paddock Wood Half Marathon
32nd Simon Fraser 78.23, 60th (3rd lady) Nicole Taylor 82.24, Anthony Crush 91.48, Daniel Crush 92.05, Duncan Ralph 1.38.49, Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles 1.41.01, Jerry McCarthy 1.48.15, Pat Hollands 1.59.45. Maria Heslop (2nd claim TAC) was 2nd lady in 80.55
Full results are at - http://www.paddockwoodhalfmarathon.co.uk
Photos courtesy of Richard Owen
Tonbridge Parkrun Winter Grand Prix - Final results and today's parkruns, Saturday 2nd April
By Mark Pitcairn-Knowles
Congratulations to the winner of the Winter Age Graded Park Run grand prix Sophie Slack JW10, who ran a 80.81% today to ensure she could not be beaten by her sister, Lily JW10 80.40%. Very impressive scores, only beaten on the day by Andrew Mercer with 82.81%. Sophie and Lily have dominated this winter's GP, with only Matt Harvey (not running today) potentially able to have beaten them. We will locate the trophy andpresent to you asap. (Dan Bradley or Andrew Mercer can you return the trophy please). A total of 71 TAC members registered scores during the 10 weeks of the GP events.
Full TAC Winter Grand Prix Results are on the Parkrun page
Event results -
Tonbridge - 1st Alex Howard 16.33, 1st Female Clara Tyler 20.39. We had a host of runners there, ranging from Andrew Mercer competing his 100th parkrun to Ollie Hill doing his first.
Royal Tunbridge Wells - 1st Jamie Goodge 17.36, 1st Female Katie Goodge 20.38
Malling - 1st Female Emily Hale 22.30
Full results are at - http://www.parkrun.org.uk/results/firstfinishers/
Full TAC Winter Grand Prix Results are on the Parkrun page
Event results -
Tonbridge - 1st Alex Howard 16.33, 1st Female Clara Tyler 20.39. We had a host of runners there, ranging from Andrew Mercer competing his 100th parkrun to Ollie Hill doing his first.
Royal Tunbridge Wells - 1st Jamie Goodge 17.36, 1st Female Katie Goodge 20.38
Malling - 1st Female Emily Hale 22.30
Full results are at - http://www.parkrun.org.uk/results/firstfinishers/
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Sophie and Lily Slack who have dominated the TAC Winter Parkrun Grand Prix to finish 1-2
British Masters 10km Championship, at The Olympic Park, London, Saturday 2nd April
Graeme Saker and Mark Pitcairn-Knowles took part in the 10km race, on Saturday morning.Graeme ran 36.12 for 6th over 50, whilst Mark was 10th in 39.48. Andy Howey (2nd claim TAC) was 5th in 35.53. Full results are on the Results 2016 page
Full results should appear here - http://www.theraceorganiser.com/results.html
Full results should appear here - http://www.theraceorganiser.com/results.html
Andy Howey, Graeme Saker, Mark Pitcairn-Knowles
Stanford Invitational, USA, Friday 1st April
Robbie Farnham-Rose made his outdoor season debut in the section 1 race of the mens 1500m at Stanford on Friday evening.
Robbie ran 3.48.22 to finish 9th. Full results are at - http://www.gostanford.com/pdf9/4701107.pdf
Also in the USA on Saturday Kieran Reilly ran a disappointing 2.02.04 for 800m at Cincinnati, in windy conditions.
Robbie ran 3.48.22 to finish 9th. Full results are at - http://www.gostanford.com/pdf9/4701107.pdf
Also in the USA on Saturday Kieran Reilly ran a disappointing 2.02.04 for 800m at Cincinnati, in windy conditions.
Tonbridge AC Easter Monday Open Meeting, 28th March - CANCELLED DUE TO HIGH WINDS
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.