May 2017
Southern Counties Veterans League, at Tonbridge, Friday 2nd June
Full results awaited, although I believe that both the men and women placed second.
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Masters/Veterans Update from Mark Pitcairn-Knowles
Read the latest update from PK on the Masters page.
USA News Thursday 1st June
Luca Russo ran a pb mile in 4.05.42 in St Louis on Thursday night.
Full results at - results.tfmeetpro.com/Big_River_Race_Management/2017_Festival_of_Miles/results_12.html
Flotrack Pro covered the meeting and a few with a subscription can watch the race there.
Full results at - results.tfmeetpro.com/Big_River_Race_Management/2017_Festival_of_Miles/results_12.html
Flotrack Pro covered the meeting and a few with a subscription can watch the race there.
Bexhill 5k road race, Wednesday 31st May
Polly Pitcairn-Knowles led the TAC squad of four home, with a 5km road pb of 19.38 on Wednesday evening. Lucy P-K, plus Ellie and Helen Cohen took part. Full results are at - www.uksportstiming.co.uk/bexhillmay5k2017.php
Watford Open Meeting, Wednesday 31st May
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TAC had five in the 1500s and six in the 3000s, as seven pbs, a seasons best and two club records fell.
The records came from Ashley Gibson with 3000 in 9.24.82 to break her own senior women's mark and Graeme Saker who ran a well judged race to take the over 55 time down to 9.51.61.
There were plenty of other impressive runs -
1500 - Dan Seagrove (u20) 4.04.45 pb, Michael Ellis (sm) 4.05.43 pb, Fraser Gordon (u15) 4.11.69 pb, Katie Goodge (u15) 4.50.89, Holly Gordon (u20) 5.25.51 pb.
Fraser's time is one of the fastest ever TAC under 15 mark's and compares well with George Duggan's club age record of 4.08.46.
3000 - Alasdair Kinloch 8.21.37 sb, Miles Weatherseed (sm) 8.25.18 pb, James Puxty (u20) 8.30.28 pb, Jamie Goodge (u20) 8.39.11 pb.
The records came from Ashley Gibson with 3000 in 9.24.82 to break her own senior women's mark and Graeme Saker who ran a well judged race to take the over 55 time down to 9.51.61.
There were plenty of other impressive runs -
1500 - Dan Seagrove (u20) 4.04.45 pb, Michael Ellis (sm) 4.05.43 pb, Fraser Gordon (u15) 4.11.69 pb, Katie Goodge (u15) 4.50.89, Holly Gordon (u20) 5.25.51 pb.
Fraser's time is one of the fastest ever TAC under 15 mark's and compares well with George Duggan's club age record of 4.08.46.
3000 - Alasdair Kinloch 8.21.37 sb, Miles Weatherseed (sm) 8.25.18 pb, James Puxty (u20) 8.30.28 pb, Jamie Goodge (u20) 8.39.11 pb.
British Milers Club Meeting, at Brighton, Wednesday 31st May
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Six TAC athletes competed at Brighton in the BMC 800s and 1500s.
Sean Molloy led the way with a 1.48.66 for 800 metres, which was his second fastest ever time, after the 1.48.24 that he ran in 2012. This is not that far away from Steve Fennell's club record of 1.47.97. The race was won by Kyle Langford in 1.47.57, with European Bronze Medalist and Olympian, Elliot Giles in second. Video below courtesy of Carla Randall.
Simon Coppard won race C in 1.57.74 in his first race of the season. Charlie Crick improved his recent pb to 1.58.79 and Isaac Harding dipped under two minutes for the first time with 1.59.37. Peter Bannister was the sole 1500m runner and ran a new pb of 4.39.93, as he continues his swap from international kayaking.
Sean Molloy led the way with a 1.48.66 for 800 metres, which was his second fastest ever time, after the 1.48.24 that he ran in 2012. This is not that far away from Steve Fennell's club record of 1.47.97. The race was won by Kyle Langford in 1.47.57, with European Bronze Medalist and Olympian, Elliot Giles in second. Video below courtesy of Carla Randall.
Simon Coppard won race C in 1.57.74 in his first race of the season. Charlie Crick improved his recent pb to 1.58.79 and Isaac Harding dipped under two minutes for the first time with 1.59.37. Peter Bannister was the sole 1500m runner and ran a new pb of 4.39.93, as he continues his swap from international kayaking.
British Milers Club Meeting, at Exeter, Tuesday 30th May
Charlie Joslin-Allen won the men's A race over 1500 metres at Exeter in 3.57.73
Full results are at - www.britishmilersclub.com/content/bmcitemdisplay.aspx?itemid=1311
Charlie becomes the 13th TAC runner to break four minutes this year. Each of the last three years were have had fifteen.
Full results are at - www.britishmilersclub.com/content/bmcitemdisplay.aspx?itemid=1311
Charlie becomes the 13th TAC runner to break four minutes this year. Each of the last three years were have had fifteen.
Trackside Podcast, Episode 15 - Live !
Episode 15 has gone live this week.
These are some of the subjects that we talked about -
Feedback from listeners
Highgate Night of 10,000m pbs
The demise of county athletics championships
Teenage girls in running
Latest performances and news from the sport
+ Much more
The Trackside podcast can be downloaded free from iTunes or listened to directly at -
soundcloud.com/tracksidepod
These are some of the subjects that we talked about -
Feedback from listeners
Highgate Night of 10,000m pbs
The demise of county athletics championships
Teenage girls in running
Latest performances and news from the sport
+ Much more
The Trackside podcast can be downloaded free from iTunes or listened to directly at -
soundcloud.com/tracksidepod
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TAC Summer Parkrun Grand Prix
Message from Mark Pitcairn-Knowles
Due to the late organisation of this summers Grand Prix (my fault) I have decided to alter the format and run the competition to include all the Tonbridge Parkruns in June and July. So every Parkrun from the 3rd June will be opportunities to score, your best 4 scores. Otherwise the rules are the same, the most important one being that you need to register that you are a Tonbridge AC member with Parkrun (do this through your weekly Parkrun email)
Regards
Mark P-K
Regards
Mark P-K
This week’s ‘Big Hitters’, 18th to 29th May
Here are a few of the athletes who made big improvements on their personal bests, over the last week or so.
800 metres
Toby Emm (u17) 2.03.29 (1.7s improvement)
Katie Goodge (u15) 2.25.3 (3.5s improvement)
1500 metres
Flora Currie (u15) 5.30.8 (31.7s improvement)
Nathan Marsh 3.56.31 (8.7s improvement)
Tom Gray (u17) 4.35.30 (7.8s improvement)
3000 metres
Christian Lee 9.35.70 (40.1s improvement)
George Duggan 8.24.45 (22.0s improvement)
5000 metres
Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles 20.59.4 (86.1s improvement)
Chris Olley 14.03.29 (7.3s improvement)
10,000 metres
Lucy Reid 35.44.4 (2min 31s improvement)
10km road
Chloe Bird 37.48 (2 mins 0s improvement)
Greg Cole 33.17 (29s improvement)
Club Records
Phoebe Barker u20 5000m in 16.44.07
Nicole Taylor senior 10,000m in 34.46.25
800 metres
Toby Emm (u17) 2.03.29 (1.7s improvement)
Katie Goodge (u15) 2.25.3 (3.5s improvement)
1500 metres
Flora Currie (u15) 5.30.8 (31.7s improvement)
Nathan Marsh 3.56.31 (8.7s improvement)
Tom Gray (u17) 4.35.30 (7.8s improvement)
3000 metres
Christian Lee 9.35.70 (40.1s improvement)
George Duggan 8.24.45 (22.0s improvement)
5000 metres
Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles 20.59.4 (86.1s improvement)
Chris Olley 14.03.29 (7.3s improvement)
10,000 metres
Lucy Reid 35.44.4 (2min 31s improvement)
10km road
Chloe Bird 37.48 (2 mins 0s improvement)
Greg Cole 33.17 (29s improvement)
Club Records
Phoebe Barker u20 5000m in 16.44.07
Nicole Taylor senior 10,000m in 34.46.25
Vitality London 10,000m road race, Monday 29th May
TAC took up a dozen club places for the London 10k.
Results summary on the Results 2017 page.
Full results are at - www.vitalitylondon10000.co.uk/results/2017/show/?first_name=&last_name=&bib_number=&running_club=Tonbridge&gender=&age_group=&result_limit=25&order_by=finish_time&sort=asc
Photo courtesy of Mark Pitcairn-Knowles
Results summary on the Results 2017 page.
Full results are at - www.vitalitylondon10000.co.uk/results/2017/show/?first_name=&last_name=&bib_number=&running_club=Tonbridge&gender=&age_group=&result_limit=25&order_by=finish_time&sort=asc
Photo courtesy of Mark Pitcairn-Knowles
UK Youth Development League (under 17/20), at Stevenage, Sunday 28th May
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TAC finished fourth of the six clubs.
There were distance race win for -
800m - Dan Seagrove (u20) 1.58.18, Charlie Crick (u17) 2.02.24
1500m - James Puxty (u20) 4.10.80
3000m - James Kingston (u17) 9.37.59
Full results and a summary are on the Results 2017 page.
Photos below courtesy of Mark Pitcairn-Knowles and Richard Owen
There were distance race win for -
800m - Dan Seagrove (u20) 1.58.18, Charlie Crick (u17) 2.02.24
1500m - James Puxty (u20) 4.10.80
3000m - James Kingston (u17) 9.37.59
Full results and a summary are on the Results 2017 page.
Photos below courtesy of Mark Pitcairn-Knowles and Richard Owen
Westminster Road Miles, London, Sunday 28th May
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There were were three TAC podium places as Jamie Goodge was third u20, Korede Fasina third u13 and Sophie Slack third u11. Full results are at - www.vitalitywestminstermile.co.uk/results/2017/
Summary on the Results 2017 page. Photos courtesyof Gary Goodge.
Summary on the Results 2017 page. Photos courtesyof Gary Goodge.
British Milers Club Grand Prix, at Sports City, Manchester, Saturday 27th May
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What was supposed to be a warm, sunny and still evening wasn't as a chilly wind crossed the stadium.
This was the second BMC Grand Prix of the season and included both the under 20 and under 23 trials over 5000 metres, for the respective European Championships. It was a pretty good night overall for TAC -
800m - Sean Molloy 3rd in B race in 1.49.72 (seasons best)
1500m - George Duggan 1st in B race 3.48.85 (seasons best), Nathan Marsh 1st in E race 3.56.31 (pb)
Womens 5000m A race Nicole Taylor 8th in 16.33.51, Phoebe Barker 10th (1st in u20 trial) in 16.44.07 (debut)
Phoebe would need to run 16.30 to gain the European qualifying standard and automatic selection. Her time was also a TAC under 20 record.
Mens 5000m A race James West 3rd (also 3rd u23) 14.01.37 (debut), Chris Olley 4th (4th u23) 14.03.29 (pb), Corey De'Ath 14.57.63
Summary on the Results 2017 page.
This was the second BMC Grand Prix of the season and included both the under 20 and under 23 trials over 5000 metres, for the respective European Championships. It was a pretty good night overall for TAC -
800m - Sean Molloy 3rd in B race in 1.49.72 (seasons best)
1500m - George Duggan 1st in B race 3.48.85 (seasons best), Nathan Marsh 1st in E race 3.56.31 (pb)
Womens 5000m A race Nicole Taylor 8th in 16.33.51, Phoebe Barker 10th (1st in u20 trial) in 16.44.07 (debut)
Phoebe would need to run 16.30 to gain the European qualifying standard and automatic selection. Her time was also a TAC under 20 record.
Mens 5000m A race James West 3rd (also 3rd u23) 14.01.37 (debut), Chris Olley 4th (4th u23) 14.03.29 (pb), Corey De'Ath 14.57.63
Summary on the Results 2017 page.
USA Regional Championships News, Thursday 25th to Saturday 27th May
West Region,Austin, Texas
Neither Luca Russo (1500m) or Ryan Driscoll (3000m steeplechase) progressed to the next round. Luca was unlucky as he finished 7th in his heat and just 0.6s from qualifying. This was despite being the 48th of 48 qualifiers in the Regional Championships. Full results are at - live.pttiming.com/?mid=1236
East Region, Lexington, Kentucky
Robbie Farnham-Rose won his 1500m heat in 3.50.06
He then placed 6th in his next round race, on Saturday and qualified for the NCAA (National) Championships
There were two what they call quarter finals, as the National Champs have the semis and final. Robbie was in race two and knew that the top seven would qualify, provided that the pace was reasonable. So it was just a case of doing enough to qualify.
Full results are at - www.ncaa.com/sites/default/files/external/track-field/results/d1/outdoor17/east/index.htm
Neither Luca Russo (1500m) or Ryan Driscoll (3000m steeplechase) progressed to the next round. Luca was unlucky as he finished 7th in his heat and just 0.6s from qualifying. This was despite being the 48th of 48 qualifiers in the Regional Championships. Full results are at - live.pttiming.com/?mid=1236
East Region, Lexington, Kentucky
Robbie Farnham-Rose won his 1500m heat in 3.50.06
He then placed 6th in his next round race, on Saturday and qualified for the NCAA (National) Championships
There were two what they call quarter finals, as the National Champs have the semis and final. Robbie was in race two and knew that the top seven would qualify, provided that the pace was reasonable. So it was just a case of doing enough to qualify.
Full results are at - www.ncaa.com/sites/default/files/external/track-field/results/d1/outdoor17/east/index.htm
Robbie Farnham-Rose (Alabama) on his way to National Championships in USA
British Milers Club and Cambridge Harriers Meeting, at Eltham, Wednesday 24th May
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In what were probably the best conditions of the season so far, there were some very encouraging TAC performances.
Sean Molloy had his first race of the season and won the 800 metres A race in 1.50.53. This sent Sean straight to the top of the TAC club rankings.
In race B Kieran Eland lowered his pb to 1.56.22, taking a tenth of a second from his previous best.
In race C Dan Seagrove (u20) ran 1.56.67 and Christian Lee (u20) 1.58.87, both improving their pbs by a second.
The only TAC 1500m athlete was Lizzie Miller (u17), who lowered her seasons best to 4.51.76.
Sean Molloy had his first race of the season and won the 800 metres A race in 1.50.53. This sent Sean straight to the top of the TAC club rankings.
In race B Kieran Eland lowered his pb to 1.56.22, taking a tenth of a second from his previous best.
In race C Dan Seagrove (u20) ran 1.56.67 and Christian Lee (u20) 1.58.87, both improving their pbs by a second.
The only TAC 1500m athlete was Lizzie Miller (u17), who lowered her seasons best to 4.51.76.
Beckenham Road Relays, Wednesday 24th May
The Tonbridge men's team of Tom Cox, Julian Rendall, Dan Bradley defended the club's title from last year.
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
Tom Cox, Julian Rendall, Dan Bradley
Southern Athletics League, at Hemel Hempstead, Sunday 21st May
TAC won the match and amongst the results there were wins for Kieran Eland (400m), Jamie Brown and Lizzie Miller (800m) and Bede Pitcairn-Knowles (3000m steeplechase).
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
Loughborough International at Loughborough University, Sunday 21st May
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Three TAC distance runners were in action, with Kieran Reilly lowering his seasons best to 3.51.97 in the 'Guest' 1500 metres.
George Duggan was disappointed with his 3000m in 8.24.45, but it was still a 22 second pb, whilst James West also had a frustrating race, being caught in the home straight of the Match 1500m, having front run the second half, to chase the European under 23 qualifying standard. James was 4th in 3.44.32.
Full results are appearing at - lia.athletics-uk.org
George Duggan was disappointed with his 3000m in 8.24.45, but it was still a 22 second pb, whilst James West also had a frustrating race, being caught in the home straight of the Match 1500m, having front run the second half, to chase the European under 23 qualifying standard. James was 4th in 3.44.32.
Full results are appearing at - lia.athletics-uk.org
Highgate Night of 10,000 metres pbs, Parliament Hill, Saturday 20th May
Tonbridge AC results in summary -
Womens A race Nicole Taylor 34.46.25 debut (TAC club record, previously Miranda Heathcote in 1998)
Womens B race Lucy Reid 35.44.36 pb (previous 38.15.63 from 2012)
Mens A race Corey De'Ath 30.35.1 debut
Mens B race Max Nicholls 30.46.28 debut, Ben Cole 30.49.90
Full results are at entries.opentrack.run/2017/not/
Photos courtesy of Richard Owen
Womens A race Nicole Taylor 34.46.25 debut (TAC club record, previously Miranda Heathcote in 1998)
Womens B race Lucy Reid 35.44.36 pb (previous 38.15.63 from 2012)
Mens A race Corey De'Ath 30.35.1 debut
Mens B race Max Nicholls 30.46.28 debut, Ben Cole 30.49.90
Full results are at entries.opentrack.run/2017/not/
Photos courtesy of Richard Owen
UK Youth Development League (under 13 and 15s) , at Chelmsford, Saturday 20th May
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Tonbridge AC finished 2nd of the six teams, which was a real improvement on 4th in the first match.
In the distance races perhaps the under 13, 1200 metres win by Olivia Breed stood out, as her 3.53.8 is one of the fastest TAC times ever recorded.
Katie Burgess and Katie Goodge, combined with sprinters Eliz O'Donnell and Maisie Rixon to win the 4x300m in 3.01.9, which was just outside the TAC under 15 club record.
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
In the distance races perhaps the under 13, 1200 metres win by Olivia Breed stood out, as her 3.53.8 is one of the fastest TAC times ever recorded.
Katie Burgess and Katie Goodge, combined with sprinters Eliz O'Donnell and Maisie Rixon to win the 4x300m in 3.01.9, which was just outside the TAC under 15 club record.
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
British Masters Road Relay Championships, at Sutton Coldfield, Saturday 20th May
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A few results reported back -
over 55 men 3rd (Alan Buckle, Graeme Saker, Steve Keywood)
over 35 women 8th (Rachel Fagg, Nina Ridge, Antonia Skerritt, Sasha Houghton)
over 45 women 7th (Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles, Penny Pilbeam, Tracey Horne)
over 45 men 26th and 42nd
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
over 55 men 3rd (Alan Buckle, Graeme Saker, Steve Keywood)
over 35 women 8th (Rachel Fagg, Nina Ridge, Antonia Skerritt, Sasha Houghton)
over 45 women 7th (Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles, Penny Pilbeam, Tracey Horne)
over 45 men 26th and 42nd
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
Weekend Live Action Free from Vinco Sports, 20th/21st May
There is live action this weekend from two big events, featuring Tonbridge AC athletes.
See www.runjumpthrow.com
Saturday Highgate Night of 10,000m pbs
This event is at Parliament Hill and includes the GB trials for the World Championships i.e. the A races
Womens B race 5.30pm Lucy Reid, Mens B race at 7.30pm Ben Cole, Max Nicholls , Mens A race at 8.15pm Corey De’Ath, Womens A race at 9.00pm Nicole Taylor
Sunday Loughborough International
This event includes a few TAC athletes -
2.32 pm Joe Fuggle 400 Hurdles, 3.18pm 3000m George Duggan, 5.10pm 1500m Guest race Kieran Reilly, 5.22pm 1500m Match Race James West. Plus Zak Skinner I think in the 100m at 3pm.
See www.runjumpthrow.com
Saturday Highgate Night of 10,000m pbs
This event is at Parliament Hill and includes the GB trials for the World Championships i.e. the A races
Womens B race 5.30pm Lucy Reid, Mens B race at 7.30pm Ben Cole, Max Nicholls , Mens A race at 8.15pm Corey De’Ath, Womens A race at 9.00pm Nicole Taylor
Sunday Loughborough International
This event includes a few TAC athletes -
2.32 pm Joe Fuggle 400 Hurdles, 3.18pm 3000m George Duggan, 5.10pm 1500m Guest race Kieran Reilly, 5.22pm 1500m Match Race James West. Plus Zak Skinner I think in the 100m at 3pm.
Three TAC distance runners make USA NCAA Regional Championships
Three TAC distance runners have qualified for this year's Regional Championships, in the USA.
The US College system involves the top 48 athletes per event, from each region (West and East) contesting the Regional Championships. This is based on performance rankings, from the season so far.
Both championships take place next weekend, from Thursday 25th May and include heats and 'finals'. Then the 'top 12' (like qualifying through heats) from each region qualify for the National Collegiate (NCAA) Championships at Eugene, Oregon, two weeks later.
Luca Russo is running 1500m in the West, where Ryan Driscoll will contest the 3000m steeplechase. Entries are at -
www.flotrack.org/event/254984-2017-di-ncaa-west-preliminary-round/entries
Robbie Farnham-Rose goes in the 1500m in the East. Entries are at -
www.flotrack.org/event/254983-2017-di-ncaa-east-preliminary-round/entries
Henry Pearce was very unlucky not to make the West Region 10,000 metres as his 29.41 was just two seconds away from the top 48 listing, even though he won the race, in which he ran his best time.
The US College system involves the top 48 athletes per event, from each region (West and East) contesting the Regional Championships. This is based on performance rankings, from the season so far.
Both championships take place next weekend, from Thursday 25th May and include heats and 'finals'. Then the 'top 12' (like qualifying through heats) from each region qualify for the National Collegiate (NCAA) Championships at Eugene, Oregon, two weeks later.
Luca Russo is running 1500m in the West, where Ryan Driscoll will contest the 3000m steeplechase. Entries are at -
www.flotrack.org/event/254984-2017-di-ncaa-west-preliminary-round/entries
Robbie Farnham-Rose goes in the 1500m in the East. Entries are at -
www.flotrack.org/event/254983-2017-di-ncaa-east-preliminary-round/entries
Henry Pearce was very unlucky not to make the West Region 10,000 metres as his 29.41 was just two seconds away from the top 48 listing, even though he won the race, in which he ran his best time.
Veterans/Masters update
There is a new update from Mark Pitcairn-Knowles on the Masters/Veterans page.
This week’s ‘Big Hitters’, 9th to 17th May
Here are a few of the athletes who made big improvements on their personal bests, over the last week or so.
800 metres
Charlie Crick (u17) 1.59.14 (6.0s improvement)
Becky O'Brien (u15) 2.19.89 (1.4s improvement)
1500 metres
Corey De'Ath (sm) 3.52.47 (3.3s improvement)
Grace Fleming (u20) 5.01.32 (5.1s improvement)
3000 metres
Kiri Marsh (u20) 10.39.08 (36.2s improvement)
5000 metres
Ashley Gibson 16.20.65 (0.7s improvement) - TAC Club record
Other records
Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles 5.50.4 - TAC W50 record
800 metres
Charlie Crick (u17) 1.59.14 (6.0s improvement)
Becky O'Brien (u15) 2.19.89 (1.4s improvement)
1500 metres
Corey De'Ath (sm) 3.52.47 (3.3s improvement)
Grace Fleming (u20) 5.01.32 (5.1s improvement)
3000 metres
Kiri Marsh (u20) 10.39.08 (36.2s improvement)
5000 metres
Ashley Gibson 16.20.65 (0.7s improvement) - TAC Club record
Other records
Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles 5.50.4 - TAC W50 record
Southern Counties Veterans League, at Ashford, Monday 15th May
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The TAC veterans team train rolls on as the performances get stronger. On this occasion, the second match in the top division, the men were second and the women first.
Mark Pitcairn-Knowles and the team have built enthusiasm both for training and competition, with regular specialised coaching to help some with unfamiliar events. The competition is for over 35s, upto anything !
Amongst the Monday night performances were club records for Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles (w50 5.50.4 for 1500m). Although not distance running Pete Brenchley (coach) set a TAC m70 Discus record of 17.47m, which is almost a four metre improvement on last year.
The full results are on the Results 2017 page.
Mark Pitcairn-Knowles and the team have built enthusiasm both for training and competition, with regular specialised coaching to help some with unfamiliar events. The competition is for over 35s, upto anything !
Amongst the Monday night performances were club records for Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles (w50 5.50.4 for 1500m). Although not distance running Pete Brenchley (coach) set a TAC m70 Discus record of 17.47m, which is almost a four metre improvement on last year.
The full results are on the Results 2017 page.
The TAC women's team won on Monday at the Southern Counties Veterans League
Other Sunday results, 14th May
Chris Olley finished a close up 5th over 3000 metres, in Germany, as he opened his season with 8.08.38.
Henry Pearce followed up his 10,000m win on Friday with third place in the 5000m at the South East Conference, South Carolina. He ran 14.32.66 in what was a team effort for Tulsa, as they filled the first four places.
Henry Pearce followed up his 10,000m win on Friday with third place in the 5000m at the South East Conference, South Carolina. He ran 14.32.66 in what was a team effort for Tulsa, as they filled the first four places.
Kent Championships, at Ashford, Sunday 14th May - Day 2
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A few results -
800m under 17 men - 1st Charlie Crick
800m under 20 men - 1st Dan Seagrove, 3rd Christian Lee
800m senior men - 2nd Kieran Eland, 3rd Steve Tester
1500m under 20 women - 1st Phoebe Barker
1500m under 15 girls - 3rd Katie Goodge
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
800m under 17 men - 1st Charlie Crick
800m under 20 men - 1st Dan Seagrove, 3rd Christian Lee
800m senior men - 2nd Kieran Eland, 3rd Steve Tester
1500m under 20 women - 1st Phoebe Barker
1500m under 15 girls - 3rd Katie Goodge
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
British Milers Club Grand Prix at Solihull, Saturday 13th May
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There were five TAC distances in action -
1500m men A race - 1st James West 3.43.92
5000m women - 6th Ashley Gibson 16.20.65 (personal best and TAC club record)
1500m other - Corey De'Ath 3.52.47 (pb), Alasdair Kinloch 3.53.11 (pb), Kieran Reilly 3.54.55
1500m men A race - 1st James West 3.43.92
5000m women - 6th Ashley Gibson 16.20.65 (personal best and TAC club record)
1500m other - Corey De'Ath 3.52.47 (pb), Alasdair Kinloch 3.53.11 (pb), Kieran Reilly 3.54.55
USA News Saturday 13th May
Robbie Farnham-Rose finished 2nd in the 1500m final (Video loaded) at the South East Conference Championships, in South Carolina. He ran 3.53.36, with the last 800 metres covered in 1.52. Luca Russo was 12th in 3.59.79. Luca also finished the 5000 metres later in 14.56.88
Full results are at - live.pttiming.com/?mid=1176
In San Francisco, Ryan Driscoll finished 2nd over 1500 metres in 3.49.57.
Full results are at - live.pttiming.com/?mid=1176
In San Francisco, Ryan Driscoll finished 2nd over 1500 metres in 3.49.57.
Robbie Farnham-Rose, Eileen Rose (supporter) and Luca Russo
Kent Championships, at Ashford, Saturday 13th May - Day 1
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Results known so far -
Senior Men 1500m - 1st Charlie Joslin-Allen, 2nd Tom Cox
Under 20 women 800m - 1st Phoebe Barker
Under 20 men 1500m - 2nd Jamie Goodge
Under 15 boys 1500m - 1st Fraser Gordon
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
Senior Men 1500m - 1st Charlie Joslin-Allen, 2nd Tom Cox
Under 20 women 800m - 1st Phoebe Barker
Under 20 men 1500m - 2nd Jamie Goodge
Under 15 boys 1500m - 1st Fraser Gordon
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
Ben Cole and James Puxty - 1st and 2nd in 5000 metres
UK Inter Counties Fell Running Championships, Scotland, Saturday 13th May
There were four Tonbridge AC runners in action at the championships, racing for Kent.
Max Nicholls finished an excellent 3rd, Jamie Bryant 23rd, Greg Cole 44th and Euan Nicholls 54th.
Max Nicholls finished an excellent 3rd, Jamie Bryant 23rd, Greg Cole 44th and Euan Nicholls 54th.
Greg Cole (23), Jamie Bryant (22), Max Nicholls (24), Euan Nicholls (25) - most of the Kent Fell Running Team !
Friday 12th May updates
There were three good performances in the USA overnight, where it is Conference Championships weekend -
South East Conference, South Carolina, Mens 1500 metres - Robbie Farnham-Rose (3.47.76) and Luca Russo (3.47.81) were in the same heat and finished 2nd and 3rd, which were automatic qualifying places for Saturday's final.
Full results are at - live.pttiming.com/?mid=1176
American Athletic Conference, Houston, Mens 10,000 metres - Henry Pearce won the Conference title in 31.21.90 He will also contest Sunday's 5000 metres.
Full results are at - www.flashresultstexas.com/2017/aacoutdoor17/
South East Conference, South Carolina, Mens 1500 metres - Robbie Farnham-Rose (3.47.76) and Luca Russo (3.47.81) were in the same heat and finished 2nd and 3rd, which were automatic qualifying places for Saturday's final.
Full results are at - live.pttiming.com/?mid=1176
American Athletic Conference, Houston, Mens 10,000 metres - Henry Pearce won the Conference title in 31.21.90 He will also contest Sunday's 5000 metres.
Full results are at - www.flashresultstexas.com/2017/aacoutdoor17/
Robbie Farnham-Rose (white/red) and Luca Russo (Gold/black)
in last night's South East Conference 1500m heat
in last night's South East Conference 1500m heat
Wednesday 10th May - updates
There were some TAC distance runners racing in open meetings on Wednesday -
Loughborough - 800m Kieran Reilly 1.56.85, 3000m Chloe Bird 10.32.09 pb, Kiri Marsh 10.39.08 pb, Lottie Richardson (TAC trials) 11.28.41 debut.
Crystal Palace - 400m/800m Peter Bannister 62.06/2.18.22 debuts.
Loughborough - 800m Kieran Reilly 1.56.85, 3000m Chloe Bird 10.32.09 pb, Kiri Marsh 10.39.08 pb, Lottie Richardson (TAC trials) 11.28.41 debut.
Crystal Palace - 400m/800m Peter Bannister 62.06/2.18.22 debuts.
Trackside Podcast, Episode 14 - Live !
Episode 14 has gone live this week and showing the best listening figures yet, plus creating some good feedback and ideas.
These are some of the subjects that we talked about -
Feedback from listeners
British Mens Marathon standards
The Nike Sub 2 hour marathjon attempt
Latest performances and news from the sport
+ Much more
The Trackside podcast can be downloaded free from iTunes or listened to directly at -
soundcloud.com/tracksidepod
These are some of the subjects that we talked about -
Feedback from listeners
British Mens Marathon standards
The Nike Sub 2 hour marathjon attempt
Latest performances and news from the sport
+ Much more
The Trackside podcast can be downloaded free from iTunes or listened to directly at -
soundcloud.com/tracksidepod
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This week’s ‘Big Hitters’, 9th to 17th May
Here are a few of the athletes who made big improvements on their personal bests, over the last few days.
1200 metres
Annabelle Hales (u13) 4.10.0 - debut
Anais Fernandez-Laaksonen (u13) 4.10.8 - debut
1500 metres
Amber Crush (u15) 6.04.9 (15.5s improvement)
Ananjan Ganguli (u15) 5.16.9 (14.3s improvement)
3000 metres steeplechase
Ryan Driscoll 8.50.87 (5.9s improvement) - TAC record
1200 metres
Annabelle Hales (u13) 4.10.0 - debut
Anais Fernandez-Laaksonen (u13) 4.10.8 - debut
1500 metres
Amber Crush (u15) 6.04.9 (15.5s improvement)
Ananjan Ganguli (u15) 5.16.9 (14.3s improvement)
3000 metres steeplechase
Ryan Driscoll 8.50.87 (5.9s improvement) - TAC record
Other Sunday news, 7th May
James Puxty finished second in the Darent Valley 10k road race in 35.07.
Full results are at - www.swifttiming.co.uk/cgi-bin/list_race_result.php?meet_event_id=1220001
Full results are at - www.swifttiming.co.uk/cgi-bin/list_race_result.php?meet_event_id=1220001
Kent Young Athletes League, at Bromley, Sunday 7th May
TAC had probably the largest squad for some time in the Kent Young Athletes League, with a division 1 and division 2 teams, plus non scorers. The effort was swelled by Judd School providing a combined effort in division 2, as TAC finished a close second to Blackheath in both leagues.
It was good to see a number of young distance runners making their debuts at the specific events of 1200m and 1500m, with some significant personal bests being recorded. See the summary with the results. Fraser Gordon provided the only A-string win in division 1 with a 1500m pb of 4.19.4.
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
It was good to see a number of young distance runners making their debuts at the specific events of 1200m and 1500m, with some significant personal bests being recorded. See the summary with the results. Fraser Gordon provided the only A-string win in division 1 with a 1500m pb of 4.19.4.
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
Ryan Driscoll breaks Stuart Kirk's 34 year old Tonbridge AC 3000 metres steeplechase record with 8.50.87
After four previous sub nine clockings Ryan Driscoll broke Stuart Kirk's Tonbridge AC 3000 metres steeplechase record last night with 8.50.87, in California. Ryan is one of the most popular lads at the club and it's fitting that he takes Stuart's record, as he was similarly thought of. The record lasted 34 years and what a great testament to Stuart, who was tragically killed in a car accident back in the 80s, whilst at Northern Arizona University.
Ryan Driscoll
Stuart Kirk
Other Saturday news, 6th May
Chris Olley won a low 1500 metres in Germany in 3.54.6, to open his season, with his first race since the National Cross Country Championships.
Megan Brickell made a terrific breakthrough at the Stratford Parkrun near Manchester to record 18.18, as she continued to return from long term injury issues.
Michael Ellis ran in the British Athletics League for City of Sheffield, his second/higher claim club and ran the 3000m steeplechase in 10.06.62 and 1500m in 4.16.19
Megan Brickell made a terrific breakthrough at the Stratford Parkrun near Manchester to record 18.18, as she continued to return from long term injury issues.
Michael Ellis ran in the British Athletics League for City of Sheffield, his second/higher claim club and ran the 3000m steeplechase in 10.06.62 and 1500m in 4.16.19
More videos now loaded from last Sundays UK Youth Development League
courtesy of Mark Pitcairn-Knowles
This week’s ‘Big Hitters’, 26th April to 5th May
Here are a few of the athletes who made big improvements on their personal bests, over the last week. Its been a busy week or so.
800 metres
Jamie Bingham (u20) 2.11.7 (12.2s improvement)
Joe Lusardi (u20) 2.11.8 (12.0s improvement)
Ella de Munck (u15) 2.31.3 (7.6s improvement)
1500 metres
Alasdair Kinloch (u20) 3.54.00 (5.4s improvement)
Phoebe Barker (u20) 4.29.39 (2.0s improvement)
1 mile
Isaac Arnott (u20) 5.58.0 (15.0s improvement)
Katie Goodge (u15) 5.16.4 (15.0s improvement)
3000 metres
Luke Reeves (u20)10.01.6 (28.8s improvement)
Bede Pitcairn-Knowles (u20) 8.51.14 (18.3s improvement)
Grace Fleming (u20) 10.53.7 (70.1s improvement)
5000 metres
Henry Pearce (sm) 14.11.10 (38.8s improvement)
Nathan Marsh (sm) 14.46.40 (26.5s improvement)
Nicole Taylor (sw) 16.25.21 (6.9s improvement)
800 metres
Jamie Bingham (u20) 2.11.7 (12.2s improvement)
Joe Lusardi (u20) 2.11.8 (12.0s improvement)
Ella de Munck (u15) 2.31.3 (7.6s improvement)
1500 metres
Alasdair Kinloch (u20) 3.54.00 (5.4s improvement)
Phoebe Barker (u20) 4.29.39 (2.0s improvement)
1 mile
Isaac Arnott (u20) 5.58.0 (15.0s improvement)
Katie Goodge (u15) 5.16.4 (15.0s improvement)
3000 metres
Luke Reeves (u20)10.01.6 (28.8s improvement)
Bede Pitcairn-Knowles (u20) 8.51.14 (18.3s improvement)
Grace Fleming (u20) 10.53.7 (70.1s improvement)
5000 metres
Henry Pearce (sm) 14.11.10 (38.8s improvement)
Nathan Marsh (sm) 14.46.40 (26.5s improvement)
Nicole Taylor (sw) 16.25.21 (6.9s improvement)
TAC Masters Update, 4th May
Mark Pitcairn-Knowles has written a Masters/Veterans news update which is available on the Masters page.
Watford Open Meeting and British Milers Club Gold Standard Races, Wednesday 3rd May
Videos loaded !
There were six personal bests, a BMC A race win and two club records, all coming from nine of the eleven TAC athletes competing.This was despite the cold and damp conditions.
Ashley Gibson broke the TAC womens 3000m record, previously held by Grace Nicholls, with 9.32.09, whilst Graeme Saker lowered the M55 record to 10.01.21.
James West opened his season with a win in the BMC mens A race 1500m in 3.49.64.
There were 3000m pbs for Corey De'Ath (8.21.55), James Puxty (8.41.97) and Bede Pitcairn Knowles (8.51.14), plus a 1500m bests for Ally Kinloch (3.54.00), Christian Lee (4.14.56) and Phoebe Barker (4.29.39).
Ashley Gibson broke the TAC womens 3000m record, previously held by Grace Nicholls, with 9.32.09, whilst Graeme Saker lowered the M55 record to 10.01.21.
James West opened his season with a win in the BMC mens A race 1500m in 3.49.64.
There were 3000m pbs for Corey De'Ath (8.21.55), James Puxty (8.41.97) and Bede Pitcairn Knowles (8.51.14), plus a 1500m bests for Ally Kinloch (3.54.00), Christian Lee (4.14.56) and Phoebe Barker (4.29.39).
Tonbridge AC Evening Open Meeting, Tuesday 2nd May
Videos loaded !
There were five 800m races and three mile races amongst the events.
Videos of all the mile races and the fastest two 800m races have been provided by Gary Goodge.
Full results are on the Results page.
Videos of all the mile races and the fastest two 800m races have been provided by Gary Goodge.
Full results are on the Results page.
British Universities and Colleges Championships (BUCS), at Bedford, Monday 1st May - Day 3
Videos loaded !
By my calculations every TAC distance runner who competed on Monday at the BUCS Championships ran a personal best !
Here is a summary -
800m Mens Final - 5th Ben Murphy 1.52.42
5000m Women A race - 5th Nicole Taylor 16.25.21 (6th overall on time) - TAC Club Record !
5000m Men B race - 1st Nathan Marsh 14.46.40 (17th overall)
5000m Women B race - 8th Chloe Bird 18.21.02 (24th overall)
3000m steeplechase - 11th Michael Ellis 9.50.60
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
Here is a summary -
800m Mens Final - 5th Ben Murphy 1.52.42
5000m Women A race - 5th Nicole Taylor 16.25.21 (6th overall on time) - TAC Club Record !
5000m Men B race - 1st Nathan Marsh 14.46.40 (17th overall)
5000m Women B race - 8th Chloe Bird 18.21.02 (24th overall)
3000m steeplechase - 11th Michael Ellis 9.50.60
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
Other weekend news, 29th April to 1st May
Sunday
Welsh 5km road Championship at Cardiff
Charlie Joslin-Allen finished an excellent 5th in the Welsh 5km road championships in 14.49.
Full results at - www.fullonsport.com/event/cardiff-5k--race-for-victory/results
Clapham Common 10km road race
Lucy Reid was first female home in the Clapham Common 10km road race in 36.31. This was 22 seconds inside her pb from 2014.
Full results are at - www.runthrough.co.uk/results-clapham-common-10k-april-30th-2017/
Monday
Shinfield 10km road race, near Reading
Greg Cole won the Shinfield 10km in 33.47, which was just one second away from his personal best.
Full results are at - results.sporthive.com/events/6264754510443345152
Welsh 5km road Championship at Cardiff
Charlie Joslin-Allen finished an excellent 5th in the Welsh 5km road championships in 14.49.
Full results at - www.fullonsport.com/event/cardiff-5k--race-for-victory/results
Clapham Common 10km road race
Lucy Reid was first female home in the Clapham Common 10km road race in 36.31. This was 22 seconds inside her pb from 2014.
Full results are at - www.runthrough.co.uk/results-clapham-common-10k-april-30th-2017/
Monday
Shinfield 10km road race, near Reading
Greg Cole won the Shinfield 10km in 33.47, which was just one second away from his personal best.
Full results are at - results.sporthive.com/events/6264754510443345152
Hildenborough Road Races, Monday 1st May
Updated provided by Mark Pitcairn-Knowles -
TAC showed great support for the local Hildenborough road races over 2.5M, 5M and 10M
TAC dominated the top spots.
10M Male Dan Bradley 2nd after a fall.
10M Women Sally Musson 2nd , Penny Pilbeam 3rd
5M Men 1st Fraser Gordon, 2nd Mark PK, 3rd Tony Bennett 1st M50 award for Richard Puxty, 1st M60 Brian Buckwell.
5M Women 2nd Vita Milana, 3rd Step Puxty, 4th (1st W40) Sasha Houghton, 5th (1st W50) Lucy PK
2.5M Male 4th male Huxley Crush
2.5 M Female 1st Katie Goodge, 2nd Sophie Slack, 3rd Meghan Watson
1st Team 5Mile TAC Fraser Gordon, Mark PK, Tony Bennett, Vita Milana
1st Team 10 M TAC Dan Bradley, Sally Musson, Penny Pilbeam,
Full results now on the Results 2017 page.
TAC showed great support for the local Hildenborough road races over 2.5M, 5M and 10M
TAC dominated the top spots.
10M Male Dan Bradley 2nd after a fall.
10M Women Sally Musson 2nd , Penny Pilbeam 3rd
5M Men 1st Fraser Gordon, 2nd Mark PK, 3rd Tony Bennett 1st M50 award for Richard Puxty, 1st M60 Brian Buckwell.
5M Women 2nd Vita Milana, 3rd Step Puxty, 4th (1st W40) Sasha Houghton, 5th (1st W50) Lucy PK
2.5M Male 4th male Huxley Crush
2.5 M Female 1st Katie Goodge, 2nd Sophie Slack, 3rd Meghan Watson
1st Team 5Mile TAC Fraser Gordon, Mark PK, Tony Bennett, Vita Milana
1st Team 10 M TAC Dan Bradley, Sally Musson, Penny Pilbeam,
Full results now on the Results 2017 page.
First mens team in 5 miles - Mark Pitcairn-Knowles, Fraser Gordon, Tony Bennett
UK Youth Development League (under 17 and 20), at Luton, Sunday 30th April
Videos loaded !
TAC were 4th of the six teams. Provisional results are on the Results 2017 page.
British Universities and Colleges Championships (BUCS), at Bedford, Sunday 30th April - Day 2
Videos loaded ! (mens 1500m semi finals)
There were just two TAC distance runners in action.
Ben Murphy surpassed all expectations to qualify for the 800m final with 1.53.68 (equals pb) and George Duggan made the 1500m final with a 3.52.08. Both finals are on Monday.
Full results are at - bucs.org.uk/page.asp?section=19704§ionTitle=Results
Ben Murphy surpassed all expectations to qualify for the 800m final with 1.53.68 (equals pb) and George Duggan made the 1500m final with a 3.52.08. Both finals are on Monday.
Full results are at - bucs.org.uk/page.asp?section=19704§ionTitle=Results
Ben Murphy has qualified for the 800 metres final
British Universities and Colleges Championships (BUCS), at Bedford, Saturday 29th April - Day 1
Videos loaded !
Full live and video coverage at - www.runjumpthrow.com/fixtures/12017-bucs-outdoor-athletics-championships
George Duggan (1500m) and Ben Murphy (800m) qualified for Sunday's semi finals, whilst Michael Ellis qualified for the 3000m steeplechase final on Monday.
George Duggan (1500m) and Ben Murphy (800m) qualified for Sunday's semi finals, whilst Michael Ellis qualified for the 3000m steeplechase final on Monday.
Southern Counties Veterans League, at Bromley, Friday 28th April
Video loaded !
Men 2nd and Women 3rd. Full results at - www.bucs.org.uk/page.asp?section=19704§ionTitle=Results
In action - 800m Ben Murphy, Jack Keywood, Sian Driscoll, 1500m George Duggan, 3000m s/c Michael Ellis, Euan Nicholls
In action - 800m Ben Murphy, Jack Keywood, Sian Driscoll, 1500m George Duggan, 3000m s/c Michael Ellis, Euan Nicholls
USA results, Thursday 27th April
Henry Pearce, running for Tulsa, improved his personal best over 5000 metres significantly to 14.11.10 at the Drake Relays meeting. Luca Russo ran the first leg of the 4x1600m relay for Missouri in 4.08.80
Full results are at - results.drakerelays.us/Drake2017/
Full results are at - results.drakerelays.us/Drake2017/
James Puxty upgraded to 5th !
James Puxty has been upgraded from 7th to 5th in the u17 London mini marathon results, following an inspection of the finish line video by officials.
TAC Masters update by Mark Pitcairn-Knowles
Mark PK has supplied the latest veterans news sheet, which is available on the Masters page.
This week’s ‘Big Hitters’ , 18th to 25th April
Here are a few of the athletes who made big improvements on their personal bests, over the last week.
800 metres
Isaac Harding (u20) 2.00.91 (7.2s improvement)
Olivia Breed (u13) 2.40.4 (6.8s improvement)
Debut - Lily Stewart (u13) 2.32.6
1500 metres
Henry Taylor (u15) 4.59.4 (4.7s improvement)
Luciana Anderson (u15) 5.17.5 (1.8s improvement)
Marathon
Dan Crush 3.25.11 (previous best 4.03.34 from 2012)
Debuts - Steve Fennell 2.33.44, Antonia Skerritt 3.23.01
800 metres
Isaac Harding (u20) 2.00.91 (7.2s improvement)
Olivia Breed (u13) 2.40.4 (6.8s improvement)
Debut - Lily Stewart (u13) 2.32.6
1500 metres
Henry Taylor (u15) 4.59.4 (4.7s improvement)
Luciana Anderson (u15) 5.17.5 (1.8s improvement)
Marathon
Dan Crush 3.25.11 (previous best 4.03.34 from 2012)
Debuts - Steve Fennell 2.33.44, Antonia Skerritt 3.23.01
Trackside Podcast, Episode 13 - Goes Live !
Episode 13 has just gone live. These are some of the subjects that we talked about -
Feedback from listeners
London Marathon
Is League athletics dying ?
Latest performances and news from the sport
+ Much more
The Trackside podcast can be downloaded free from iTunes or listened to directly at -
soundcloud.com/tracksidepod
Feedback from listeners
London Marathon
Is League athletics dying ?
Latest performances and news from the sport
+ Much more
The Trackside podcast can be downloaded free from iTunes or listened to directly at -
soundcloud.com/tracksidepod
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Other Sunday news, 23rd April
Plymouth Half Marathon - Joe Watts 1.32.23
Welsh Athletics League - 3000m 1st Charlie Joslin-Allen 8.41 (unofficial)
Welsh Athletics League - 3000m 1st Charlie Joslin-Allen 8.41 (unofficial)
London Marathon, Sunday 23rd April
Tonbridge AC runners-
Steve Fennell 2.33.44, Julian Rendall 2.36.35, Greg Cole 2.38.36, Steve Keywood 3.06.05, James Winnifrith 3.07.57, Antonia Skerritt 3.23.01, Dan Crush 3.25.11, Penny Pilbeam 3.32.28, Matthias Meyer 3.38.59, Martin Hillier 4.00.32.
Steve Fennell 2.33.44, Julian Rendall 2.36.35, Greg Cole 2.38.36, Steve Keywood 3.06.05, James Winnifrith 3.07.57, Antonia Skerritt 3.23.01, Dan Crush 3.25.11, Penny Pilbeam 3.32.28, Matthias Meyer 3.38.59, Martin Hillier 4.00.32.
London mini marathons, Sunday 23rd April
TAC had five representatives in the London mini marathons, held over the last three miles of the marathon course. Four of them ran in the British Road Championships, representing the South East team, whilst one ran in the Borough race.
Under 17 Men - 7th James Puxty 14.34 (winner 14.25)
Under 17 Women - 6th Phoebe Barker 16.34 (winner 16.09)
Under 15 Boys - 18th Fraser Gordon 15.31 (winner 14.47)
Under 13 Girls - 34th Maddie Wise 18.30 (winner 17.01)
Under 13 Boys - 7th in Borough (25th overall) Olukorede Fasina 16.55 (winner 15.57)
Photos below courtesy of Richard Owen
Under 17 Men - 7th James Puxty 14.34 (winner 14.25)
Under 17 Women - 6th Phoebe Barker 16.34 (winner 16.09)
Under 15 Boys - 18th Fraser Gordon 15.31 (winner 14.47)
Under 13 Girls - 34th Maddie Wise 18.30 (winner 17.01)
Under 13 Boys - 7th in Borough (25th overall) Olukorede Fasina 16.55 (winner 15.57)
Photos below courtesy of Richard Owen
UK Youth Development League (under 13/15) at Reading, Saturday 22nd April
Tonbridge AC finished third of the six clubs in the first fixture of the Southern Premier 2 division.
Full results are on the Results 2017 page and I will add some highlights here eventually.
Full results are on the Results 2017 page and I will add some highlights here eventually.
Saturday USA News, 22nd April
Luca Russo ran 3.47.46 over 1500 metres and finished 5th in the John McDonnell Invitational meeting at Arkansas, which was just outside his pb. Full result at - www.flashresults.com/2017_Meets/Outdoor/04-21_JohnMcDonnell/025-1_compiled.htm
Ryan Driscoll improved his 1500m pb at Stanford, California when he ran 3.46.29. This actually nudged him into third on the TAC 1500m rankings for 2017. Full result - www.rtspt.com/events/stanford/cardinal17/170421F011.htm
Ryan Driscoll improved his 1500m pb at Stanford, California when he ran 3.46.29. This actually nudged him into third on the TAC 1500m rankings for 2017. Full result - www.rtspt.com/events/stanford/cardinal17/170421F011.htm
Friday News, 21st April
Robbie Farnham-Rose made his debut at 5000m, at Auburn, USA where he finished 4th in 14.26.25. Full results are at -
results.deltatiming.com/tf/2017-war-eagle-invitational/170421F044
results.deltatiming.com/tf/2017-war-eagle-invitational/170421F044
TAC Masters 600 metre record holders meet up at training
On Monday Simon Fraser broke the club record for the over 40 men's 600m, that had been held since 1977 by Alan Marriott. They didn't know each other but were both at training on Thursday evening, so we grabbed the photo opportunity. Alan has been setting a few 70+ records and hopefully a few 80+ targets for Simon to aim at in the future !
There is a new weekly Masters update from Mark Pitcairn-Knowles on the TAC Masters page.
There is a new weekly Masters update from Mark Pitcairn-Knowles on the TAC Masters page.
Watford Open Meeting, Wednesday 19th April
Videos loaded !
There were five TAC distance runners in action on Wednesday night, as the Watford Open Meeting was as popular as ever. There were twenty five 800 metre races, plus four 3000 metre races, with the last completed around 10.45pm !
Graeme Saker(m50) paced his niece in the 3000m in 10.14.86, whilst the other four were in each of the last four 800m races. Graeme's time will have broken Maurice Marchant's TAC over 55 record.
George Duggan was the quickest as he finished 2nd in the final race in 1.54.12
Kieran Eland was 2nd in race 24 in 1.57.27 (pb is 1.56.3)
Jamie Brown was 2nd in race 23 in 1.58.42 (big pb and first time sub 2, as previous best 2.01.18)
Isaac Harding was 7th in race 22 in 2.00.91 (massive pb, as previous best 2.08.16)
Graeme Saker(m50) paced his niece in the 3000m in 10.14.86, whilst the other four were in each of the last four 800m races. Graeme's time will have broken Maurice Marchant's TAC over 55 record.
George Duggan was the quickest as he finished 2nd in the final race in 1.54.12
Kieran Eland was 2nd in race 24 in 1.57.27 (pb is 1.56.3)
Jamie Brown was 2nd in race 23 in 1.58.42 (big pb and first time sub 2, as previous best 2.01.18)
Isaac Harding was 7th in race 22 in 2.00.91 (massive pb, as previous best 2.08.16)
This week’s ‘Big hitters’, 11th to 17th April
As I have done before I will try and note some performers, who have produced the biggest improvements in the last week or so. Here is this Summer’s first batch -
600 metres
Ben Brooks (u20) 1.33.63 (23.6s improvement)
Katie Goodge (u15) 1.46.31 (19.5s improvement)
Debuts - Toby Emm (u17) 1.28.56 and Lily Stewart (u13) 1.52.26
800 metres
Adrian Wise 2.22.20 (9.5s improvement)
1500 metres
Tom Gray (u17) 4.43.10 (40.7s improvement)
Elizabeth Heslop 5.41.63 (41.2s improvement)
Debuts - Alex Thompson (u17) 4.56.93, Olivia Wittenberg (u13) 5.38.22
3000 metres
Dan Schofield 9.25.70 (28.7s improvement)
Sasha Houghton 11.45.55 (12.3s improvement)
Debuts - Vita Milana (u17) 11.25.36
600 metres
Ben Brooks (u20) 1.33.63 (23.6s improvement)
Katie Goodge (u15) 1.46.31 (19.5s improvement)
Debuts - Toby Emm (u17) 1.28.56 and Lily Stewart (u13) 1.52.26
800 metres
Adrian Wise 2.22.20 (9.5s improvement)
1500 metres
Tom Gray (u17) 4.43.10 (40.7s improvement)
Elizabeth Heslop 5.41.63 (41.2s improvement)
Debuts - Alex Thompson (u17) 4.56.93, Olivia Wittenberg (u13) 5.38.22
3000 metres
Dan Schofield 9.25.70 (28.7s improvement)
Sasha Houghton 11.45.55 (12.3s improvement)
Debuts - Vita Milana (u17) 11.25.36
Tonbridge AC Easter Monday Open Meeting, Monday 17th April 2017
Videos loaded ! (600m and 1500m only)
With plenty of online entries there were athletes being turned away at a very busy open meeting. Apparently due to the large numbers entries had to be closed to on the day demand, but it was inevitable as the meeting was over running anyway.
There were TAC age group records over 600 metres for Katie Burgess (u15), Simon Fraser (m40) and Brian Buckwell (m60)
Full track results are on the Results 2017 page.
There were TAC age group records over 600 metres for Katie Burgess (u15), Simon Fraser (m40) and Brian Buckwell (m60)
Full track results are on the Results 2017 page.
Other Saturday and Sunday News, 15th/16th April
Oxford & Cambridge University Vs Cornell & Penn, USA
Miles Weatherseed was 3rd in the 1500 metres in 3.55.80 and Alex Howard 4th in the 3000 metres steeplechase in 9.19.42
Full results - lexicontiming.com/lexicontiming152/Transatlantic/
Isle of Man Easter Festival Hill Race
Nathan Marsh followed up his 10km on Friday evening by placing 3rd in the hill race on Saturday. Full results are at -
easterfestival.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Saturday-men-individual.pdf
Nathan then had a bit of s struggle on Sunday where he ran 15.55 for the 5km.
Tonbridge parkrun - 670 finishers - a record
Tonbridge parkrun had a record number of finishers on Saturday, with 670. This, however, made things more difficult for Charlie Joslin-Allen who was aiming at a fast time, since the front runners, as they return 'clash' with outgoing others. Charlie ran 15.28, which was 11 seconds outside his own course recvord.
Miles Weatherseed was 3rd in the 1500 metres in 3.55.80 and Alex Howard 4th in the 3000 metres steeplechase in 9.19.42
Full results - lexicontiming.com/lexicontiming152/Transatlantic/
Isle of Man Easter Festival Hill Race
Nathan Marsh followed up his 10km on Friday evening by placing 3rd in the hill race on Saturday. Full results are at -
easterfestival.info/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Saturday-men-individual.pdf
Nathan then had a bit of s struggle on Sunday where he ran 15.55 for the 5km.
Tonbridge parkrun - 670 finishers - a record
Tonbridge parkrun had a record number of finishers on Saturday, with 670. This, however, made things more difficult for Charlie Joslin-Allen who was aiming at a fast time, since the front runners, as they return 'clash' with outgoing others. Charlie ran 15.28, which was 11 seconds outside his own course recvord.
Southern Athletics League, at Stevenage, Saturday 15th April
Videos loaded !
TAC finished second of the four teams.
Distance race wins came from -
800m Alice Ralph, 1500m Tom Cox, 2000m steeplechase Michael Ellis and Alice Ralph.
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
Distance race wins came from -
800m Alice Ralph, 1500m Tom Cox, 2000m steeplechase Michael Ellis and Alice Ralph.
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
TAC Winter Parkrun Grand Prix 2016/17 concluded - Sophie Slack tops the table
From Mark Pitcairn-Knowles
Congratulations to Sophie Slack who is the winner of the TAC Winter 16-17 Parkrun age graded grand prix.
There were a massive 28 TAC runners at Tonbridge Parkrun today. With previous leader Andrew Mercer out injured, it was left to see if consistent scorer Huxley Crush could out score Lily Slack, Sophie Slack and Olukorede Fasina, all of whom had only 3 scores recorded up to this point.
There were some quality performances by TAC runners today but Lily Slack topped them all on age grading with 84.11%, to take the maximum 28 points available and 3rd place overall. However, Sophie did just enough with 26 points for a total of 73, to hold off Olukorede ,23 points today, who managed 71 overall. Despite boosting his score by 12 points, Huxley had to settle for 4th place and beating his Uncle today.
Luciana Anderson was the only other runner, apart from Andrew Mercer, in the top 12 to have registered only 3 scores, to finish only 18 points of the winner. A total of 71 TAC runners registered scores on at least one of the specified dates.
The Summer dates will be released shortly.
Full league table on the Parkrun page.
There were a massive 28 TAC runners at Tonbridge Parkrun today. With previous leader Andrew Mercer out injured, it was left to see if consistent scorer Huxley Crush could out score Lily Slack, Sophie Slack and Olukorede Fasina, all of whom had only 3 scores recorded up to this point.
There were some quality performances by TAC runners today but Lily Slack topped them all on age grading with 84.11%, to take the maximum 28 points available and 3rd place overall. However, Sophie did just enough with 26 points for a total of 73, to hold off Olukorede ,23 points today, who managed 71 overall. Despite boosting his score by 12 points, Huxley had to settle for 4th place and beating his Uncle today.
Luciana Anderson was the only other runner, apart from Andrew Mercer, in the top 12 to have registered only 3 scores, to finish only 18 points of the winner. A total of 71 TAC runners registered scores on at least one of the specified dates.
The Summer dates will be released shortly.
Full league table on the Parkrun page.
Friday News - 14th April - Robbie Farnham-Rose runs 3.41.64 for 1500 metres
Nathan Marsh had an excellent run on day 1 of the Isle of Man Easter Festival when he placed 3rd in the 10k road race on Friday evening. Nathan ran 31.26 on an undulating course. Results should ppear at - easterfestival.info
Bryan Clay Invitational, California - Robbie Farnham-Rose finished 2nd in section 15 of the men's 1500 metres in 3.41.64, to take three seconds from his pb. It moves him to 4th on the UK 2017 rankings. Ryan Driscoll ran 3.49.36 in section 13.
Full results at - apu_ftp.sidearmsports.com/custompages/live/clay/170413F035.htm
Bryan Clay Invitational, California - Robbie Farnham-Rose finished 2nd in section 15 of the men's 1500 metres in 3.41.64, to take three seconds from his pb. It moves him to 4th on the UK 2017 rankings. Ryan Driscoll ran 3.49.36 in section 13.
Full results at - apu_ftp.sidearmsports.com/custompages/live/clay/170413F035.htm
USA News - Thursday 13th April - Henry Pearce 29.41 for 10,000 metres
Mount Sac Relays Invitational Meeting
Henry Pierce had an excellent race over 10,000 metres, at the Mount Sac meeting. He won his race in 29.41.12, having gone through halfway in 'only' 15.06. So he must have run a personal best for the second half, over 5000 metres, in around 14.36!
Henry took the lead just over three kilometres out and ran around 8.37 for that last 3000 metres. He commented that he was a bit frustrated, as he was after a time to secure spot in the USA Regional Championships, which he missed. However, his time was a big pb, improving his previous best by 45 seconds.
The full result is at -
www.rtspt.com/events/mtsac/2017/170413F151.htm
Henry Pierce had an excellent race over 10,000 metres, at the Mount Sac meeting. He won his race in 29.41.12, having gone through halfway in 'only' 15.06. So he must have run a personal best for the second half, over 5000 metres, in around 14.36!
Henry took the lead just over three kilometres out and ran around 8.37 for that last 3000 metres. He commented that he was a bit frustrated, as he was after a time to secure spot in the USA Regional Championships, which he missed. However, his time was a big pb, improving his previous best by 45 seconds.
The full result is at -
www.rtspt.com/events/mtsac/2017/170413F151.htm
Latest Masters/Veterans News
See the TAC Masters/Veterans Updates Page for Mark Pitcairn-Knowles' latest news from the TAC veterans scene.
Competition survey for TAC Club members, request from James Taylor ('JT')
James Taylor has been circulating a survey to TAC members about competing. James is the athlete representative on the TAC Club Committee.
Last summer we were relegated from 3 Athletics leagues. The club committee would like to explore reasons for this to help us improve club performance and make sure we are providing for what our athletes want. Please help us by filling in this short survey. Return by the end of April. *NB – please do not fill this survey in if you have submitted a paper copy
If you haven't completed the survey form then here is a chance to do so -
www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/SN72BC6
Last summer we were relegated from 3 Athletics leagues. The club committee would like to explore reasons for this to help us improve club performance and make sure we are providing for what our athletes want. Please help us by filling in this short survey. Return by the end of April. *NB – please do not fill this survey in if you have submitted a paper copy
If you haven't completed the survey form then here is a chance to do so -
www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/SN72BC6
Wednesday Night Circuit Training
Wednesday night circuit training was at Tonbridge School Track this week but will be back at Judd School on 19th April.
Trackside podcast Episode 12 goes live !
Episode 12 has just gone live. These are some of the subjects that we talked about -
National Road Relay Championships
World Cross Country Championships
Win at all costs mentality, linked to medal tables
Athletes competing with celebrities for sports brand support
Latest drug scandals
Latest news and outstanding performances
+ Much more
The Trackside podcast can be downloaded free from iTunes or listened to directly at -
soundcloud.com/tracksidepod
National Road Relay Championships
World Cross Country Championships
Win at all costs mentality, linked to medal tables
Athletes competing with celebrities for sports brand support
Latest drug scandals
Latest news and outstanding performances
+ Much more
The Trackside podcast can be downloaded free from iTunes or listened to directly at -
soundcloud.com/tracksidepod
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Sunday news, 9th April
Norwich Half Marathon - Jack Keywood 6th 77.45. Full results -
chiptiming.co.uk/events/larking-gowen-city-of-norwich-half-marathon-2017/
Brighton Marathon - Matt Dennis ran 3.00.44 in his marathon debut.
British Masters Athletic Federation 10k Road Championships, Cyclopark, Gravesend
Over 35 women - 1st Tonbridge (Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles, Sasha Houghton, Nina Ridge)
Over 45 men - 1st Tonbridge (Phil Coleman, Mark Pitcairn-Knowles, John Ridge)
Over 50 women - 1st Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles
Full results are at - niceworkevents.blogspot.co.uk/2017/04/sunday-9th-april-2017-bmaf-10k-open.html
chiptiming.co.uk/events/larking-gowen-city-of-norwich-half-marathon-2017/
Brighton Marathon - Matt Dennis ran 3.00.44 in his marathon debut.
British Masters Athletic Federation 10k Road Championships, Cyclopark, Gravesend
Over 35 women - 1st Tonbridge (Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles, Sasha Houghton, Nina Ridge)
Over 45 men - 1st Tonbridge (Phil Coleman, Mark Pitcairn-Knowles, John Ridge)
Over 50 women - 1st Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles
Full results are at - niceworkevents.blogspot.co.uk/2017/04/sunday-9th-april-2017-bmaf-10k-open.html
The veterans squad took home a load of medals from Gravesend
Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles, Nina Ridge, John Ridge, Phil Coleman, Mark Pitcairn-Knowles, Sasha Houghton
Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles, Nina Ridge, John Ridge, Phil Coleman, Mark Pitcairn-Knowles, Sasha Houghton
Crimson Tide Invitational, Alabama USA, Saturday 8th April
Video loaded !
Robbie Farnham-Rose produced a 55.5 final lap to win the 1500 metres at the Crimson Tide Invitational at Alabama. Robbie ran 3.45.25, for Alabama University, whilst Luca Russo had another fine race in 3rd with 3.48.38. It was Robbie's first race of the USA outdoor season. Full result at -
live.pttiming.com/?mid=1171
live.pttiming.com/?mid=1171
Oxford and Cambridge Vs Harvard and Yale, USA, Saturday 8th April
Alex Howard and Miles Weatherseed represented the Achilles Club team, which combines the Oxford and Cambridge University squads.
Alex had a dramatic opening race of the season to win the 3000 metres steeplechase in a very encouraging 9.06.92
Miles, who is just returning from injury finished 5th in a very tactical mile race in 4.47.20
Full results are at -
Alex had a dramatic opening race of the season to win the 3000 metres steeplechase in a very encouraging 9.06.92
Miles, who is just returning from injury finished 5th in a very tactical mile race in 4.47.20
Full results are at -
Alex Howard just wins the 3000m steeplechase at Harvard, USA
National Road Relays, at Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield, Saturday 8th April
Men 12 stage, Women 6 stage - Videos loaded !
For only the second time ever TAC completed a mens and women's team in this iconic championship. Its seen as the most prestigious club team event on the roads, each year, producing a real test of a club's strength in depth.
Men 6th (best ever is 5th in both 2015 and 2016)
Women 20th (beats previous best of 21st)
Full results are on the Results 2017 page. More photos on Mark Hookways Facebook page.
Men 6th (best ever is 5th in both 2015 and 2016)
Women 20th (beats previous best of 21st)
Full results are on the Results 2017 page. More photos on Mark Hookways Facebook page.
Watford Open Meeting, Wednesday 5th April
Alasdair Kinloch finished second in the 3000m at Watford in 8.32.77
Wednesday night circuit training continues at Judd School
Circuit training continues throughout the Summer at Judd School, starting at 6.30pm. A few go for a run around 6pm, beforehand. We had a good turnout for the first session in April (see below). All welcome, u15s upwards.
Sunday 2nd April News
Paddock Wood Half Marathon -
9th Julian Rendall 70.51, 246th James Winnifrith 89.17, 275th Antonia Skerritt 1.30.29, 442nd Penny Pilbeam 1.36.53, 801st Duncan Ralph 1.48.28. Full results -
www.sportsystems.co.uk/ss/results/Half%20Marathon/2604
Berlin Half Marathon
Greg Cole has run a new personal best of 72.48 in Berlin. This is a pb by a minute. Full results -
results.berliner-halbmarathon.de/2017/?pid=list
Knole Park 10k, Sevenoaks (off road)
5th James Stoney 38.00, 9th Luke Reeves 39.53, 19th Mark Pitcairn-Knowles 41.33, 24th (3rd lady) Claire Day 41.58, 25th Tony Bennett 42.21, 47th Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles 45.40, 67th James Elgar 46.25, 75th Nina Ridge 46.54, 348th Sally Vine 59.35. 1st womens team. Results at -
www.swifttiming.co.uk/cgi-bin/list_race_result.php?meet_event_id=1130001
Cardiff Bay 10k road race
Brian Buckwell ran 44.52 and was 5th over 60 to finish. He even managed a chat post race with the winner Dewi Griffiths (29.07), who noticed Brian's TAC vest. Dewi recognised how well Tonbridge had been doing !
9th Julian Rendall 70.51, 246th James Winnifrith 89.17, 275th Antonia Skerritt 1.30.29, 442nd Penny Pilbeam 1.36.53, 801st Duncan Ralph 1.48.28. Full results -
www.sportsystems.co.uk/ss/results/Half%20Marathon/2604
Berlin Half Marathon
Greg Cole has run a new personal best of 72.48 in Berlin. This is a pb by a minute. Full results -
results.berliner-halbmarathon.de/2017/?pid=list
Knole Park 10k, Sevenoaks (off road)
5th James Stoney 38.00, 9th Luke Reeves 39.53, 19th Mark Pitcairn-Knowles 41.33, 24th (3rd lady) Claire Day 41.58, 25th Tony Bennett 42.21, 47th Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles 45.40, 67th James Elgar 46.25, 75th Nina Ridge 46.54, 348th Sally Vine 59.35. 1st womens team. Results at -
www.swifttiming.co.uk/cgi-bin/list_race_result.php?meet_event_id=1130001
Cardiff Bay 10k road race
Brian Buckwell ran 44.52 and was 5th over 60 to finish. He even managed a chat post race with the winner Dewi Griffiths (29.07), who noticed Brian's TAC vest. Dewi recognised how well Tonbridge had been doing !
Julian Rendall - 70.51 at Paddock Wood Half Marathon (photo courtesy Steve Keywood)
Some of the TAC runners who took part in the Knole Park 10k (photo courtesy of Mark Pitcairn-Knowles)
TAC Winter parkrun update after 1st April event by Mark Pitcairn-Knowles
Minimum number of 10 runners at Parkrun today frustrated Huxley Crush as he attempted to overhaul the injured Andrew Mercer. He needs 2 points to draw level with Andrew, but courtesy of his discarded scores being higher, that would be enough. However today despite being second on TAC age grading to Olukoreda Fasina (they both ran PB’s) by just 0.61% this gave him 9 points which is equal to his lowest score so far. This was also the case for Amber Crush and Aimee Holdstock who were unable to better their scores so far. So with the last race to go on the 15th April Huxley will need to mobilise his family and friends at TAC to ensure he gets rewarded with at least 11 points, unless Olukorede, Sophie and Lily Slack complete a 4th score.
Current table on the Parkrun page.
Current table on the Parkrun page.
Saturday 1st April News
At the Cardiff parkrun Charlie Joslin-Allen ran 15.34 and was first home, despite going off course.
Dan Bradley ran 26.57 at the Victoria Park 5 miles, finishing 10th.
Full results - racetecresults.com/Results.aspx?CId=16586&RId=103&EId=1
Saturday training summary on the Training Completed page.
Luca Russo was out on the track again after his 1500m on Friday, but this time down the road at the San Francisco Distance Running Carnival. He won an 800 metres this time and notched up another pb of 1.52.84. Results at -
timerhub.com/getHytResults.php?page=redcaptiming.com/2017/sfdistance/170331F022.htm
Dan Bradley ran 26.57 at the Victoria Park 5 miles, finishing 10th.
Full results - racetecresults.com/Results.aspx?CId=16586&RId=103&EId=1
Saturday training summary on the Training Completed page.
Luca Russo was out on the track again after his 1500m on Friday, but this time down the road at the San Francisco Distance Running Carnival. He won an 800 metres this time and notched up another pb of 1.52.84. Results at -
timerhub.com/getHytResults.php?page=redcaptiming.com/2017/sfdistance/170331F022.htm
Friday 31st March News
Luca Russo moved to second on the 2017 TAC 1500 metre rankings with a terrific win at the Stanford Invitational Meeting, in California.
Racing for Missouri University Luca won section 6 of the mens 1500 metres in 3.46.47, which was a personal best by more than four seconds. Last year the qualifying time for the Olympic Trials in the UK was 3.47 so hopefully it won't change for this season's World Championship trials.
At the same meeting Ryan Driscoll, racing for San Francisco University was 4th in section 3 of the 3000 metres steeplechase in 8.56.99. Ryan unfortunately was taken down by another falling athlete at the first water jump. He got back up and his time was just 0.2s away from a pb and not far off the TAC record of 8.55.0.
Full results can be located here -
trackmeet.io/meets/223/results
Racing for Missouri University Luca won section 6 of the mens 1500 metres in 3.46.47, which was a personal best by more than four seconds. Last year the qualifying time for the Olympic Trials in the UK was 3.47 so hopefully it won't change for this season's World Championship trials.
At the same meeting Ryan Driscoll, racing for San Francisco University was 4th in section 3 of the 3000 metres steeplechase in 8.56.99. Ryan unfortunately was taken down by another falling athlete at the first water jump. He got back up and his time was just 0.2s away from a pb and not far off the TAC record of 8.55.0.
Full results can be located here -
trackmeet.io/meets/223/results
World Cross Country Championships, Kampala, Uganda, Sunday 26th March
Phoebe Barker placed 57th in the under 20 women's race and was the fourth scorer for the ninth placed Great Britain team.
Full results are at -
www.iaaf.org/competitions/iaaf-world-cross-country-championships/iaaf-world-cross-country-championships-kampal-5837/results/women/u20-race/final/result
Photo below courtesy of Richard Owen, who travelled to Uganda to support Phoebe.
Full results are at -
www.iaaf.org/competitions/iaaf-world-cross-country-championships/iaaf-world-cross-country-championships-kampal-5837/results/women/u20-race/final/result
Photo below courtesy of Richard Owen, who travelled to Uganda to support Phoebe.
Other Weekend news, 25th/26th March
Saturday
Nathan Marsh ran 15.22 at the York parkrun, which was the second fastest time in the UK today.
South East Schools Year 7 and 8 Inter Counties at Reigate - Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
Sunday
Lucy Reid was first female home in the Hyde Park 10km in 36.22, not far from her personal best set in 2014. Full results are at - racetecresults.com/results.aspx?CId=16586&RId=94
Nathan Marsh ran 15.22 at the York parkrun, which was the second fastest time in the UK today.
South East Schools Year 7 and 8 Inter Counties at Reigate - Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
Sunday
Lucy Reid was first female home in the Hyde Park 10km in 36.22, not far from her personal best set in 2014. Full results are at - racetecresults.com/results.aspx?CId=16586&RId=94
South of England 6 stage (women) and 12 stage (men) Road Relay Championships,
at Cyclopark, Gravesend, Saturday 25th March - Video loaded !
The Tonbridge men's team pulled off an exciting win, to claim the club's first ever medals in the iconic 12 stage road relay championship, whilst the ladies were 13th in their championship. The mens team finished over a minute clear of Serpentine, with Highgate third, followed by Aldershot, Kent AC and Belgrave. Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
First of all, although it wasn't easy, it was a great effort by everyone to complete two mens teams of twelve and two women's teams of six. So we had 36 runners out in total.
James West 'won' leg 1 of the men's race and posted the 4th fastest time of the 'Long' legs (the race alternates Long and Short stages). On the short stage Alex Howard was 3rd fastest and Jamie Goodge, with probably his best ever race, 4th fastest. Ashley Gibson was 2nd fastest overall on the short stage, in the women's race.
First of all, although it wasn't easy, it was a great effort by everyone to complete two mens teams of twelve and two women's teams of six. So we had 36 runners out in total.
James West 'won' leg 1 of the men's race and posted the 4th fastest time of the 'Long' legs (the race alternates Long and Short stages). On the short stage Alex Howard was 3rd fastest and Jamie Goodge, with probably his best ever race, 4th fastest. Ashley Gibson was 2nd fastest overall on the short stage, in the women's race.
More photos on Mark Hookways Facebook page
Home Countries Schools International, Port Talbot, Wales, Saturday 25th March
Fraser Gordon, representing England Schools finished a superb fourth in the schools international, scoring for the winning England team.
Tonbridge AC Masters Update 21st March
Mark Pitcairn-Knowles has produced an update of all the latest news from the Tonbridge AC veterans/masters scene. This is now posted on the TAC Masters/Veterans Updates page.
Trackside podcast Episode 11 goes live !
Episode 11 went live earlier this week, where we talked about -
UK Inter Counties Cross Country Championships
World Cross Country Team Selections, plus World Relay Championship selections
The Nike 2 hour marathon project
The latest news from the Alberto Salazar investigation
Latest news and outstanding performances.
The Trackside podcast can be downloaded free from iTunes or listened to directly at -
soundcloud.com/tracksidepod
UK Inter Counties Cross Country Championships
World Cross Country Team Selections, plus World Relay Championship selections
The Nike 2 hour marathon project
The latest news from the Alberto Salazar investigation
Latest news and outstanding performances.
The Trackside podcast can be downloaded free from iTunes or listened to directly at -
soundcloud.com/tracksidepod
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Kent Indoors Championships, at Lee Valley, Sunday 19th March - Day 2
Toby Ralph won the senior mens 1500m in 4.05.30. A video of the race has been uploaded. The event was combined with the Kent under 20 mens race. Lizzie Miller won the under 17 womens 1500m and Fin Croll was third in the under 15 1500m.
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
Other Weekend news, 18th/19th March
Lullingstone parkrun, Saturday
Steph Puxty ran 22.44 at the very tough Lullingstone parkrun to break the TAC course record.
Hornet Invitational, Sacramento USA, Saturday
Ryan Driscoll made an excellent start to his outdoor season by winning the 1500 metres in 3.48.73. Full results are at -
timerhub.com/getHytResults.php?page=redcaptiming.com/2017/hornet/170317F026.htm
Reading Half Marathon, Sunday
Ben Cole ran 68.40 in the Reading Half Marathon to finish 19th. This is a gun time, rather than chip time, as final results are awaited. His pb is 67.52.
Steph Puxty ran 22.44 at the very tough Lullingstone parkrun to break the TAC course record.
Hornet Invitational, Sacramento USA, Saturday
Ryan Driscoll made an excellent start to his outdoor season by winning the 1500 metres in 3.48.73. Full results are at -
timerhub.com/getHytResults.php?page=redcaptiming.com/2017/hornet/170317F026.htm
Reading Half Marathon, Sunday
Ben Cole ran 68.40 in the Reading Half Marathon to finish 19th. This is a gun time, rather than chip time, as final results are awaited. His pb is 67.52.
English Schools Cross Country Championships, at Norwich, Saturday 18th March
Videos loaded !
The TAC highlight was Fraser Gordon finishing 6th in the Junior Boys race and therefore gaining selection for the England Schools team for the home international.
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
Kent Indoors Championships, at Lee Valley, Saturday 18th March - Day 1
Videos loaded !
It was '800m day' at the Kent Championships and there were TAC medals as follows -
Senior Men - 1st Kieran Eland, 3rd Alex Hookway
Under 17 Men - 2nd Toby Emm
Under 15 Girls - 1st Rebekah O'Brien, 3rd Katie Burgess
Under 15 Boys - 3rd Fin Croll
Senior Men - 1st Kieran Eland, 3rd Alex Hookway
Under 17 Men - 2nd Toby Emm
Under 15 Girls - 1st Rebekah O'Brien, 3rd Katie Burgess
Under 15 Boys - 3rd Fin Croll
National Masters Cross Country Championships, at Liverpool, Saturday 18th March
There were some terrific results for the TAC veterans squad at Liverpool today -
Over 55 men - 1st Graeme Saker
Over 50 women - 2nd Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles
Over 35 women - 1st team Tonbridge
Full results are on the Results 2017 page
Over 55 men - 1st Graeme Saker
Over 50 women - 2nd Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles
Over 35 women - 1st team Tonbridge
Full results are on the Results 2017 page
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Photos above - Womens over 35 team - Sasha Houghton, Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles, Nina Ridge - 1st Team
Graeme Saker 1st m55, Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles 2nd w50
Graeme Saker 1st m55, Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles 2nd w50
Tonbridge AC Masters/Veterans Updates
Mark Pitcairn-Knowles has produced a comprehensive veterans scene update which i have posted on a separate page (see third section down on left menu column).
Phoebe Barker selected for Great Britain under 20 team for World Cross Country Championships
Phoebe Barker, having finished fifth in the trial race on Saturday, has been selected for the Great Britain under 20 team to go to Kampala, Uganda, for the World Cross Country Championships, on 27th March. GB are taking full under 20 teams of six, for men and women, plus a senior women's team of four scorers, but no senior mens team. Full details are at -
www.britishathletics.org.uk/media/news/2017-news-page/march-2017/14-03-17-world-cross-team/
www.britishathletics.org.uk/media/news/2017-news-page/march-2017/14-03-17-world-cross-team/
Summer 2017
There is now a Guide to the Summer season available under the Race Information section. This explains how the TAC Summer works and gives the contact details of team managers. I will endeavour to keep all the distance runners up to date, but I don't actually team manage in the Summer.
Mark
Mark
Tonbridge AC Junior (4 to 12) 1 mile races, Sunday 12th March
The last of the Winter junior 1 mile races were held at Tonbridge School, on Sunday.
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
Full results are on the Results 2017 page.
Other weekend news, Saturday and Sunday 11th and 12th March
Haworth Hobble 50km, Yorkshire, Saturday 11th March
Julian Rendall finished 13th in 4 hours 20 minutes on this multi terrain ultramarathon around the hills of Yorkshire. Results are at - www.facebook.com/Team-GB-Ultra-Running-1557553204496942/
Bromley Vets 5 miles Cross Country, Saturday 11th March
Doug Bentall (m50) made an impressive TAC debut for TAC to finish 4th overall and first over 50. Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles was 3rd overall and first over 50 lady. Mark Pitcairn -Knowles was 10th overall and 3rd over 50. Full results are at -
www.swifttiming.co.uk/cgi-bin/list_race_result.php?meet_event_id=1360001
National Prep Schools Championships, at Malvern, Sunday 12th March
Full results are on the Results 2017 page. Lily Slack won the under 11 race, with sister Sophie in third. All four scorers for Yardley Court u13 boys are TAC members.
Julian Rendall finished 13th in 4 hours 20 minutes on this multi terrain ultramarathon around the hills of Yorkshire. Results are at - www.facebook.com/Team-GB-Ultra-Running-1557553204496942/
Bromley Vets 5 miles Cross Country, Saturday 11th March
Doug Bentall (m50) made an impressive TAC debut for TAC to finish 4th overall and first over 50. Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles was 3rd overall and first over 50 lady. Mark Pitcairn -Knowles was 10th overall and 3rd over 50. Full results are at -
www.swifttiming.co.uk/cgi-bin/list_race_result.php?meet_event_id=1360001
National Prep Schools Championships, at Malvern, Sunday 12th March
Full results are on the Results 2017 page. Lily Slack won the under 11 race, with sister Sophie in third. All four scorers for Yardley Court u13 boys are TAC members.
Lydd 20 mile road race, Sunday 12th March
Greg Cole ran his second 20 mile road race in two weekends and finished 5th in 1.56.44, which was a pb by six seconds !
Antonia Skerritt ran 2.29.37 and Duncan Ralph 2.49.56.
Antonia Skerritt ran 2.29.37 and Duncan Ralph 2.49.56.
UK Inter Counties Cross Country Championships, at Prestwold Hall, Loughborough, Saturday 11th March
Videos loaded !
There were plenty of TAC runners in action. Results are on the Results 2017 page.
Phoebe Barker was 5th (the winner was disqualified for taking the wrong course) in the under 20 womens race, despite still being an official u17. Phoebe was gunning for a place in the GB under 20 team and will have to wait to see if she is named in the team of six for the World Championships.
Other top runs -
Senior Women - 12th Nicole Taylor, 18th Ashley Gibson
Senior Men - 21st Corey De'Ath, 25th Ben Cole, 26th Max Nicholls
Under 17 Men - 9th James Puxty
Under 15 boys - 12th Fraser Gordon
Phoebe Barker was 5th (the winner was disqualified for taking the wrong course) in the under 20 womens race, despite still being an official u17. Phoebe was gunning for a place in the GB under 20 team and will have to wait to see if she is named in the team of six for the World Championships.
Other top runs -
Senior Women - 12th Nicole Taylor, 18th Ashley Gibson
Senior Men - 21st Corey De'Ath, 25th Ben Cole, 26th Max Nicholls
Under 17 Men - 9th James Puxty
Under 15 boys - 12th Fraser Gordon
Trackside podcast Episode 10 goes live !
Episode 10 of our Trackside Podcast went live on Sunday evening, 5th March. In this episode Alex Hookway, Pete Brenchley and Mark Hookway discuss the National Cross Country Championships, the fall out from the Alberto Salazar revelations, the latest action from home and abroad plus much more.
The Trackside podcast can be downloaded free from iTunes or listened to directly at -
soundcloud.com/tracksidepod
There will be a 'bonus' podcast out shortly where we talk about the development of distance running at Tonbridge AC, culminating in the senior men winning the National Cross Country Championship.
The Trackside podcast can be downloaded free from iTunes or listened to directly at -
soundcloud.com/tracksidepod
There will be a 'bonus' podcast out shortly where we talk about the development of distance running at Tonbridge AC, culminating in the senior men winning the National Cross Country Championship.
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