May 2018
British Milers Club Meeting, at Brighton, Wednesday 30th May
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Nine TAC athletes were in action.
800 metres
Sean Molloy 1.49.31 4th in A race. Seasons best and tops TAC 2018 rankings
Simon Coppard (u20) 1.50.82 8th in A race. pb and European u18 champs qualifying time (ranked 3rd in Europe)
Peter Bannister 2.07.86 pb by 5.5s
1500 metres
Jamie Bryant 4.01.10
Bede Pitcairn-Knowles (u20) 4.06.76
Olukorede Fasina (u15) 4.29.34 pb
Alice Wood 4.55 (unofficial) seasons best
3000 metres
James Kingston (u17) 8.46.44 pb
Fraser Gordon (u17) 8.52.97 pb
800 metres
Sean Molloy 1.49.31 4th in A race. Seasons best and tops TAC 2018 rankings
Simon Coppard (u20) 1.50.82 8th in A race. pb and European u18 champs qualifying time (ranked 3rd in Europe)
Peter Bannister 2.07.86 pb by 5.5s
1500 metres
Jamie Bryant 4.01.10
Bede Pitcairn-Knowles (u20) 4.06.76
Olukorede Fasina (u15) 4.29.34 pb
Alice Wood 4.55 (unofficial) seasons best
3000 metres
James Kingston (u17) 8.46.44 pb
Fraser Gordon (u17) 8.52.97 pb
Watford Open Meeting, Wednesday 30th May
Results in so far include -
1500m - Lily Slack (u13) 5.02.96 (pb), Sophie Slack 5.15.05
3000m - Katie Goodge (u17) 10.09.12 (pb)
1500m - Lily Slack (u13) 5.02.96 (pb), Sophie Slack 5.15.05
3000m - Katie Goodge (u17) 10.09.12 (pb)
Bexhill Seafront 5km road race, Wednesday 30th May
Polly Pitcairn-Knowles ran 19.36 and was 3rd female (17th overall). This is a pb for Polly. Results are on the Results 2018 page.
This week's 'Big Hitters' - 23rd to 28th May
Another good week of TAC performances and here are some of the biggest improvements. Apologies to some of the veterans as its almost impossible to monitor their pbs etc as a few would go back a little bit in time !
400m
Sam Crick (u20) 51.73 (improvement by 1.3s)
800m
Dan Schofield (u20) 2.07.37 (improvement 1.5s)
Adam Roeder 2.19.6 (improvement 2.4s)
1500m
Tom Gray (u17) 4.26.32 (improvement 9.0s)
3000m
James Kingston (u17) 9.06.85 (improvement 30.7s)
5,000m
Lucy Reid 16.20.70 (improvement 8.8s)
10k road
Matt Dennis (senior) 35.43 (improvement 61s)
Adam Roeder (senior) 39.27 (improvement 15s)
Charlotte Cohen (senior) 45.15 (improvement 3mins 29s)
TAC Club Records
Nicole Taylor (senior) 5,000m 16.17.57 (pb by 7.7s)
Maria Heslop (over 40,45 and 50) 10k road 36.21 (pb by 7s)
Maria Heslop (over 40,45 and 50) 800m2.27.6 (pb by 3.3s)
400m
Sam Crick (u20) 51.73 (improvement by 1.3s)
800m
Dan Schofield (u20) 2.07.37 (improvement 1.5s)
Adam Roeder 2.19.6 (improvement 2.4s)
1500m
Tom Gray (u17) 4.26.32 (improvement 9.0s)
3000m
James Kingston (u17) 9.06.85 (improvement 30.7s)
5,000m
Lucy Reid 16.20.70 (improvement 8.8s)
10k road
Matt Dennis (senior) 35.43 (improvement 61s)
Adam Roeder (senior) 39.27 (improvement 15s)
Charlotte Cohen (senior) 45.15 (improvement 3mins 29s)
TAC Club Records
Nicole Taylor (senior) 5,000m 16.17.57 (pb by 7.7s)
Maria Heslop (over 40,45 and 50) 10k road 36.21 (pb by 7s)
Maria Heslop (over 40,45 and 50) 800m2.27.6 (pb by 3.3s)
Big weekend of performances
I have spent Bank holiday Monday catching up with the wealth of TAC performances over the past few days. It hasn't just been about the distance runners either, as decathletes, throwers and sprinters have also performed well.
Its great to see the diversity of performances at the club and just hope a few people take the time to recognise what some athletes are doing.
Its great to see the diversity of performances at the club and just hope a few people take the time to recognise what some athletes are doing.
Vitality London 10,000m road race, Monday 28th May
There are quite a few TAC runners who were in action today in London. A summary is on the Results 2018 page.
Corey De'Ath (30.58) and Ben Cole (31.01) led the way.
Maria Heslop broke her own TAC veterans records (W40,45 and 50) by 7 seconds with 36.21
Matt Dennis (35.43) and Adam Roeder 39.27) set significant pbs.
Full results are here - www.vitalitylondon10000.co.uk/results/2018/
Tonbridge results - www.vitalitylondon10000.co.uk/results/2018/show/?event=Vitality+London+10K&first_name=&last_name=&bib_number=&running_club=Tonbridge&gender=&age_group=&result_limit=25&order_by=finish_time&sort=asc
Photos below from Joe Watts and Mark Pitcairn-Knowles
Corey De'Ath (30.58) and Ben Cole (31.01) led the way.
Maria Heslop broke her own TAC veterans records (W40,45 and 50) by 7 seconds with 36.21
Matt Dennis (35.43) and Adam Roeder 39.27) set significant pbs.
Full results are here - www.vitalitylondon10000.co.uk/results/2018/
Tonbridge results - www.vitalitylondon10000.co.uk/results/2018/show/?event=Vitality+London+10K&first_name=&last_name=&bib_number=&running_club=Tonbridge&gender=&age_group=&result_limit=25&order_by=finish_time&sort=asc
Photos below from Joe Watts and Mark Pitcairn-Knowles
UK Youth Development League (u17/20) at Stevenage, Sunday 27th May
Full results are on the Results 2018 page.
The TAC team finished 6th of th six clubs, according to the provisional results. The team total was 439.5 with two other teams on 440.0 !
Despite the team result there were some really good individual performances from the distance runners -
Under 20s
Sam Crick won the 400m in a pb of 51.73 before winning the 800m in 1.59.93 and the 2000m steeplechase in 6.44.55. He then ran a 4x400m relay leg in 53.2. All this after only deciding to compete after an easy 10 mile run in the morning !
Dan Schofield won the 3000m in 9.05.58
Under 17s
Tom Gray won the 1500m in 4.26.32, which was a big pb
James Kingston won the 3000m in 9.06.85, which was a 30s pb
Meghan Watson won the 1500m steeplechase in 5.52.00
The TAC team finished 6th of th six clubs, according to the provisional results. The team total was 439.5 with two other teams on 440.0 !
Despite the team result there were some really good individual performances from the distance runners -
Under 20s
Sam Crick won the 400m in a pb of 51.73 before winning the 800m in 1.59.93 and the 2000m steeplechase in 6.44.55. He then ran a 4x400m relay leg in 53.2. All this after only deciding to compete after an easy 10 mile run in the morning !
Dan Schofield won the 3000m in 9.05.58
Under 17s
Tom Gray won the 1500m in 4.26.32, which was a big pb
James Kingston won the 3000m in 9.06.85, which was a 30s pb
Meghan Watson won the 1500m steeplechase in 5.52.00
Westminster Road Miles, London, Sunday 27th May
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TAC had a few representatives in the Westminster Road Miles, where the top races were for British Championships.
Sean Molloy had a superb race in the mens mile, running 4.08 and finishing 9th, in a race full of about twenty internationals.
u20s Cameron Payas was 4th in 4.31 and Bede Pitcairn-Knowles 7th in 4.38
u15s Fraser Gordon was 5th in 4.36, Korede Fasina 28th in 5.04, Katie Goodge 7th in 5.22
u13s Sophie Slack 18th 5.52 and Aimee Holdstock 40th 6.17, Issy Thorn 58th 9.23 (stopped)
u11s Lily Slack 1st 5.31, James Petrie 14th 5.59
Age 60 to 64 Brian Buckwell 10th 6.08
Results can be found here - www.vitalitywestminstermile.co.uk/results/2018/
Plenty of photos on Mark Hookway's Facebook albums
Sean Molloy had a superb race in the mens mile, running 4.08 and finishing 9th, in a race full of about twenty internationals.
u20s Cameron Payas was 4th in 4.31 and Bede Pitcairn-Knowles 7th in 4.38
u15s Fraser Gordon was 5th in 4.36, Korede Fasina 28th in 5.04, Katie Goodge 7th in 5.22
u13s Sophie Slack 18th 5.52 and Aimee Holdstock 40th 6.17, Issy Thorn 58th 9.23 (stopped)
u11s Lily Slack 1st 5.31, James Petrie 14th 5.59
Age 60 to 64 Brian Buckwell 10th 6.08
Results can be found here - www.vitalitywestminstermile.co.uk/results/2018/
Plenty of photos on Mark Hookway's Facebook albums
Other weekend news
Leicester Open Meeting
Charlotte Richardson reduced her 5000m pb to 19.34.96 despite the hot and windy conditions.
Charlotte Richardson reduced her 5000m pb to 19.34.96 despite the hot and windy conditions.
British Milers Club Grand Prix, at Watford, Saturday 26th May
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Full results can be found here - britishmilersclub.com/content/bmcitemdisplay.aspx?itemid=1423
TAC results -
800m Simon Coppard (u20) 1.52.36 sb, Ben Murphy 1.56.49, Miles Weatherseed did not finish
1500m Kieran Reilly 3.46.29, George Duggan 3.47.35, Ryan Driscoll 3.47.47, Dom Brown 3.50.14, Ally Kinloch 3.54.94
5000m Nicole Taylor 16.17.57 (TAC club record), Lucy Reid 16.20.70 (pb)
3000m steeplechase Michael Ellis 9.55.67
Kieran, Nicole and Lucy were inside the British Championships qualifying time, whilst Ryan already has it for the steeplechase.
Plenty of photos on Mark Hookway's Facebook albums
TAC results -
800m Simon Coppard (u20) 1.52.36 sb, Ben Murphy 1.56.49, Miles Weatherseed did not finish
1500m Kieran Reilly 3.46.29, George Duggan 3.47.35, Ryan Driscoll 3.47.47, Dom Brown 3.50.14, Ally Kinloch 3.54.94
5000m Nicole Taylor 16.17.57 (TAC club record), Lucy Reid 16.20.70 (pb)
3000m steeplechase Michael Ellis 9.55.67
Kieran, Nicole and Lucy were inside the British Championships qualifying time, whilst Ryan already has it for the steeplechase.
Plenty of photos on Mark Hookway's Facebook albums
Southern Counties Veterans League, Kent Division at Tonbridge, Friday 25th May
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Results are on the Results 2018 page.
Photos on Facebook Mark Hookway
Photos on Facebook Mark Hookway
USA West Coast Regional Championships, Sacramento, 24th to 26th May
James West suffered in an extremely messy 1500m and was eliminated after getting pushed, shoved and someone falling over in front. Despite a protest James missed the next round by .07s.
Alex Howard was also eliminated at round 1 stage in the 3000m steeplechase.
Alex Howard was also eliminated at round 1 stage in the 3000m steeplechase.
Beckenham Road Relay, Wednesday 23rd May
TAC mens team of Dan Bradley, Jamie Bryant and Julian Rendall won the race over 3x2.6 miles, by just eight seconds, from Kent AC.
119 teams competed, with prizes for men, women and a mixed team. Jamie Bryant ran 13.09 to record the second fastest lap of the day (fastest Pete Chambers of croydon at 12.48). Harry Paton had a cracking run with the third fastest overall at 13.11, running for the TAC mixed team and Alice Wood was the second fastest overall female with 16.04.
Full results and a TAC summary are on the Results 2018 page.
Plenty more photos on Mark Hookway's Facebook page
119 teams competed, with prizes for men, women and a mixed team. Jamie Bryant ran 13.09 to record the second fastest lap of the day (fastest Pete Chambers of croydon at 12.48). Harry Paton had a cracking run with the third fastest overall at 13.11, running for the TAC mixed team and Alice Wood was the second fastest overall female with 16.04.
Full results and a TAC summary are on the Results 2018 page.
Plenty more photos on Mark Hookway's Facebook page
Top - TAC winning men's team Dan Bradley, Julian Rendall, Jamie Bryant & Alice Wood 2nd fastest female leg
Botton - Harry Paton 3rd fastest lap and Jamie Bryant 2nd fastest lap
Botton - Harry Paton 3rd fastest lap and Jamie Bryant 2nd fastest lap
Cambridge Harriers and British Milers Club Meeting, Wednesday 23rd May
Cameron Payas ran a pb of 3.57.28 over 1500m, when finishing 3rd in the BMC A race.
This week's 'Big Hitters' - 16th to 22nd May
There have been plenty of pbs and some club records over the past week and here are some of the biggest improvements -
800m
Charlie Goodwin (u13) 2.26.84 (improvement 10.1s)
Ethan Rocks (u13) 2.30.50 (improvement 8.1s)
David Barclay (u13) 2.38.60 (improvement 4.4s)
Katie Goodge (u17) 2.21.94 (improvement 3.4s)
1200m
Sophie Slack 4.03.85 (improvement 6.7s)
1500m
Maddie Wise (u15) 4.58.93 (improvement 6.7s)
Alex Evans (u15) 5.11.49 (improvement 5.0s)
Peter Bannister (senior) 4.28.41 (improvement 2.1s)
3000m
Fraser Gordon (u17) 9.00.05 (improvement 18.2s)
10,000m
Lucy Reid 33.58.73 (improvement 1min 45.6s !)
TAC Club Records
Noémie Thomson (u17) 1500m steeplechase 5.18.26 (pb by 2.3s)
Nicole Taylor (senior) 10,000m 33.53.34 (pb by 52.9s)
Ryan Driscoll (senior) 3,000m steeplechase 8.49.71 (pb by 1.1s)
800m
Charlie Goodwin (u13) 2.26.84 (improvement 10.1s)
Ethan Rocks (u13) 2.30.50 (improvement 8.1s)
David Barclay (u13) 2.38.60 (improvement 4.4s)
Katie Goodge (u17) 2.21.94 (improvement 3.4s)
1200m
Sophie Slack 4.03.85 (improvement 6.7s)
1500m
Maddie Wise (u15) 4.58.93 (improvement 6.7s)
Alex Evans (u15) 5.11.49 (improvement 5.0s)
Peter Bannister (senior) 4.28.41 (improvement 2.1s)
3000m
Fraser Gordon (u17) 9.00.05 (improvement 18.2s)
10,000m
Lucy Reid 33.58.73 (improvement 1min 45.6s !)
TAC Club Records
Noémie Thomson (u17) 1500m steeplechase 5.18.26 (pb by 2.3s)
Nicole Taylor (senior) 10,000m 33.53.34 (pb by 52.9s)
Ryan Driscoll (senior) 3,000m steeplechase 8.49.71 (pb by 1.1s)
Loughborough International, at Loughborough University, Sunday 20th May
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Full results are here - data.opentrack.run/x/2018/GBR/lia/event/
Ryan Driscoll finished third in the 3000 metres steeplechase at the Loughborough International meeting, being just over a second away from the winner, Adam Kirk-Smith, who was eighth in the recent Commonwealth Games final. Ryan's time lowered the club record that he set last year to 8.49.71.
James Puxty was selected for the Great Britain under 20 men’s team to compete in the 3000 metres, but had a disappointing day to finish 14thin 8.39.15.
There are plenty of photos on Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
Ryan Driscoll finished third in the 3000 metres steeplechase at the Loughborough International meeting, being just over a second away from the winner, Adam Kirk-Smith, who was eighth in the recent Commonwealth Games final. Ryan's time lowered the club record that he set last year to 8.49.71.
James Puxty was selected for the Great Britain under 20 men’s team to compete in the 3000 metres, but had a disappointing day to finish 14thin 8.39.15.
There are plenty of photos on Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
Ryan Driscoll - TAC steeplechase record
Southern Athletics League, at Mile End, Sunday 20th May
Full results are on the Results 2018 page. TAC placed 3rd of the 4 clubs.
Noémie Thomson broke her recent TAC under 17 1500m steeplechase record with 5.18.26
Fraser Gordon (u17) smashed his 3000m pb with 9.00.05
The likes of Alice Wood and Charlotte Cohen posted their first marks at 1500m and 800m for a few seasons !
Noémie Thomson broke her recent TAC under 17 1500m steeplechase record with 5.18.26
Fraser Gordon (u17) smashed his 3000m pb with 9.00.05
The likes of Alice Wood and Charlotte Cohen posted their first marks at 1500m and 800m for a few seasons !
Highgate Night of 10,000m pbs, at Parliament Hill, Saturday 19th May
Four TAC distance runners took part in the nine race festival of 10k track racing.
The Highgate Harriers Night of the 10,000 metres personal bests may have a long title, but the six year old event has become a premier meeting for distance runners and this year featured the British trials for the European Championships and also the European Team Cup, that attracted top runners from across the Continent.
Nicole Taylor and Lucy Reid were competing in the women’s B-race, where they finished 10thand 11thwith times of 33.53.34 and 33.58.73, respectively. Both their times were huge personal bests, with Nicole setting a Tonbridge club record. Then in the next race, Ashley Gibson ran 34.08.53, to finish 31stin the women’s A race, in what was her track debut at the distance.
Full results are here - data.opentrack.run/x/2018/GBR/not/event/
Womens A race
Ashley Gibson 31st 34.08.53
Womens B race
Nicole Taylor 10th 33.53.34 TAC Club record
Lucy Reid 11th 33.58.73 pb
Mens C race
Ben Cole 16th 30.50.05
There are plenty of photos on Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
The Highgate Harriers Night of the 10,000 metres personal bests may have a long title, but the six year old event has become a premier meeting for distance runners and this year featured the British trials for the European Championships and also the European Team Cup, that attracted top runners from across the Continent.
Nicole Taylor and Lucy Reid were competing in the women’s B-race, where they finished 10thand 11thwith times of 33.53.34 and 33.58.73, respectively. Both their times were huge personal bests, with Nicole setting a Tonbridge club record. Then in the next race, Ashley Gibson ran 34.08.53, to finish 31stin the women’s A race, in what was her track debut at the distance.
Full results are here - data.opentrack.run/x/2018/GBR/not/event/
Womens A race
Ashley Gibson 31st 34.08.53
Womens B race
Nicole Taylor 10th 33.53.34 TAC Club record
Lucy Reid 11th 33.58.73 pb
Mens C race
Ben Cole 16th 30.50.05
There are plenty of photos on Mark Hookway's Facebook page.
Nicole Taylor and Lucy Reid - went 1-2 on TAC all time 10,000m list
UK Youth Development League (under 13/15) at Bromley, Saturday 19th May
Full results are on the Results 2018 page. TAC finished 3rd of the 6 teams.
There were plenty of pbs from the distance runners, so its worth looking at the summary on the Results 2018 page.
There were plenty of pbs from the distance runners, so its worth looking at the summary on the Results 2018 page.
British Inter Counties Fell race, at Derbyshire, Saturday 19th May
Incredible as it may seem TAC had three runners representing Kent in these fell running championships, with Max Nicholls finishing 2nd, Luke Fisher 26th and Greg Cole 54th. The team took sixth place.
Full results are on the Results 2018 page.
Full results are on the Results 2018 page.
Parkrun, Saturday 19th May
Chris Olley ran 14.45 for the Fulham parkrun, which is two seconds away from Charlie Joslin-Allen's TAC record of 14.43, set at Cardiff on 24th March.
Beckenham Road Relay, Wednesday 23rd May (3x2.6 miles)
We have 18 runners so far signed up to compete in these relays. I am collating potential reserves now as the entry limit has been reached.
Please see the Team Selections Page for details
Please see the Team Selections Page for details
Watford Open Meeting, Wednesday 16th May
It was a chilly and windy evening at Watford and just two TAC runners in action over 800m. Cameron Payas ran 1.59.73 and Sam Avis 2.15.68.
This week's 'Big Hitters' - 9th to 15th May
There have been plenty of pbs set over the past few days and here are some of the biggest improvements -
800m
Adam Singleterry (u15) 2.19.35 (improvement of 24.8s)
Ananjan Ganguli (u15) 2.27.74 (improvement of 15.5s)
Luciana Anderson (u17) 2.32.90 (improvement of 4.4s)
1500m
Adam Jeddo (u15) 5.06.57 (improvement of 48.7s)
Matthew Taylor 4.27.72 (u15) (improvement of 18.3s)
Lucas Beghein (u17) 4.51.93 (improvement of 14.9s)
Angus Currie (u15) 4.57.08 (improvement of 10.1s)
James Kingston (u17) 4.07.18 (improvement of 6.9s)
Katie Goodge (u17) 4.47.01 (improvement of 3.7s)
2000m steeplechase
Bede Pitcairn-Knowles (u20) 6.03.63 (improvement of 9.1s)
Sam Crick (u20) 6.08.49 (improvement of 9.9s)
TAC Club Record
Noémie Thomson (u17) 5.20.52
800m
Adam Singleterry (u15) 2.19.35 (improvement of 24.8s)
Ananjan Ganguli (u15) 2.27.74 (improvement of 15.5s)
Luciana Anderson (u17) 2.32.90 (improvement of 4.4s)
1500m
Adam Jeddo (u15) 5.06.57 (improvement of 48.7s)
Matthew Taylor 4.27.72 (u15) (improvement of 18.3s)
Lucas Beghein (u17) 4.51.93 (improvement of 14.9s)
Angus Currie (u15) 4.57.08 (improvement of 10.1s)
James Kingston (u17) 4.07.18 (improvement of 6.9s)
Katie Goodge (u17) 4.47.01 (improvement of 3.7s)
2000m steeplechase
Bede Pitcairn-Knowles (u20) 6.03.63 (improvement of 9.1s)
Sam Crick (u20) 6.08.49 (improvement of 9.9s)
TAC Club Record
Noémie Thomson (u17) 5.20.52
James Puxty selected for Great Britain under 20 team
James Puxty has been selected to race 3000m for the GB under 20 team at this weekend’s Loughborough International meeting. This follows his recent 8.16 clocking at the event.
www.britishathletics.org.uk/news-and-features/commonwealth-star-molly-caudery-heads-junior-team-for-loughborough-international/
Several other TAC distance runners are due to race at the meeting and I will post their race start times on this page later in the week.
There will be a live stream at - http://www.runjumpthrow.com/videos/23880
The meeting is on Sunday 20th May
www.britishathletics.org.uk/news-and-features/commonwealth-star-molly-caudery-heads-junior-team-for-loughborough-international/
Several other TAC distance runners are due to race at the meeting and I will post their race start times on this page later in the week.
There will be a live stream at - http://www.runjumpthrow.com/videos/23880
The meeting is on Sunday 20th May
James Puxty selected for Great Britain
Southern Counties Veterans League, at Ashford, Monday 14th May
It looks like there was another terrific performance by the vets teams at Ashford with wins for the men and women.
Provisional results are on the Results 2018 page.
Provisional results are on the Results 2018 page.
Kent Championships, at Ashford, Saturday and Sunday, 12th and 13th May
and Surrey Championships
Full results are now on the Results 2018 page.
There were loads of TAC pbs and seasons bests
Simon Coppard bounced back from a disappointing race at Manchester, on Saturday evening, to win the u20 800m.
Noémie Thomson finished 2nd in the under 17 1500m steeplechase in 5.20.52, setting a club age group record on her debut.
Fin Croll (u15, 800m) and Kieran Eland (senior, 1500m) both won silver medals.
Katie Goodge lowered her pb to 4.47.01 to take bronze in the u17, 1500m, whilst Charlie Crick was 3rd in the under 20 mens 800m and Toby Emm 3rd in the under1 7 race.
There were plenty of big improvers and a summary can be found on the Results 2018 page.
Videos of most of the races from Sunday are loaded.
Surrey
Jamie Brown qualified for the senior mens 800 metres final, where he finished 6th in 2.03.07 (heat 2.06.30)
There were loads of TAC pbs and seasons bests
Simon Coppard bounced back from a disappointing race at Manchester, on Saturday evening, to win the u20 800m.
Noémie Thomson finished 2nd in the under 17 1500m steeplechase in 5.20.52, setting a club age group record on her debut.
Fin Croll (u15, 800m) and Kieran Eland (senior, 1500m) both won silver medals.
Katie Goodge lowered her pb to 4.47.01 to take bronze in the u17, 1500m, whilst Charlie Crick was 3rd in the under 20 mens 800m and Toby Emm 3rd in the under1 7 race.
There were plenty of big improvers and a summary can be found on the Results 2018 page.
Videos of most of the races from Sunday are loaded.
Surrey
Jamie Brown qualified for the senior mens 800 metres final, where he finished 6th in 2.03.07 (heat 2.06.30)
Simon Coppard won the under 20 mens 800m at the Kent Championships
Left - Noémie Thomson 2nd in under 17 steeplechase and TAC club record
(photo courtesy Diane Bradley)
(photo courtesy Diane Bradley)
USA news, Saturday and Sunday, 12th and 13th May
Pac 12 Conference Championships - James West won his 1500m heat on Saturday in 3.47.16 to progress to Sunday's final.
James finished an excellent second in the final in 3.41.67
Results can be found here - www.rtspt.com/events/pac12/track18/
Portnad Twilight Meeting, California - Alex Howard finished 11th in the 3000 metres steeplechase in 9.10.40
Results can be found here - live.athletictiming.net/meets/844/events
James finished an excellent second in the final in 3.41.67
Results can be found here - www.rtspt.com/events/pac12/track18/
Portnad Twilight Meeting, California - Alex Howard finished 11th in the 3000 metres steeplechase in 9.10.40
Results can be found here - live.athletictiming.net/meets/844/events
Ipswich Twilight 5km road race, Saturday 12th May
Corey De'Ath finished 12th in this high class 5k road race in 14.59.
Nicole Taylor was 4th female and 34th overall in 16.36, which is four seconds outside Lucy Reid's TAC road record
Nicole Taylor was 4th female and 34th overall in 16.36, which is four seconds outside Lucy Reid's TAC road record
Corey De'Ath and Nicole Taylor (photos courtesy of Richard Owen)
British Milers Club Grand Prix at Sports City Manchester, Saturday 12th May
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It was a really mixed bag of performances from the TAC contingent
Both Bede Pitcairn-Knowles and Sam Crick ran big personal bests 6.03.63 and 6.08.49, respectively
Simon Coppard (800, 1.54.12) Dom Brown (1500m, did not finish) and Ally Kinloch (5000m 15.13.53) were all out of sorts.
Full results are here - www.britishmilersclub.com/content/bmcitemdisplay.aspx?itemid=1414
Videos of all the meeting can be found here - vinco.elasticbeanstalk.com/fixtures/12937-british-milers-club-grand-prix
Both Bede Pitcairn-Knowles and Sam Crick ran big personal bests 6.03.63 and 6.08.49, respectively
Simon Coppard (800, 1.54.12) Dom Brown (1500m, did not finish) and Ally Kinloch (5000m 15.13.53) were all out of sorts.
Full results are here - www.britishmilersclub.com/content/bmcitemdisplay.aspx?itemid=1414
Videos of all the meeting can be found here - vinco.elasticbeanstalk.com/fixtures/12937-british-milers-club-grand-prix
Bede Pitcairn-Knowles and Sam Crick - steeplechase pbs
Midweek races, Wednesday 9th May
London 5k Festival, at Lee Valley
Lucy Reid ran 5000 metres in 16.47.02 at Lee Valley
Loughborough Open Meeting
Lottie Richardson reduced her 3000m personal best to 11.15.91
Lucy Reid ran 5000 metres in 16.47.02 at Lee Valley
Loughborough Open Meeting
Lottie Richardson reduced her 3000m personal best to 11.15.91
This week's 'Big Hitters' - 3rd to 8th May
Here is a list of some of the TAC distance runners who have improved their pbs the most over the past week -
1200m
Grace MacAuley (u13) 4.10.9 (improved by 3.9s)
1500m
Albert Kreuzberg (u13) 4.48.46 (improved by 4.4s)
5,000m
Max Nicholls (senior) 14.29.54 (improved by 27.7s)
3000m steeplechase
Harry Paton (senior) 9.59.20 (improved by 26.6s)
Jamie Bryant (senior) 9.52.86 (improved by 18.4s)
Michael Ellis 9.33.97 (improved by 16.7s)
Club record
Over 40,45 and 50 women 10km Maria Heslop 36.28
1200m
Grace MacAuley (u13) 4.10.9 (improved by 3.9s)
1500m
Albert Kreuzberg (u13) 4.48.46 (improved by 4.4s)
5,000m
Max Nicholls (senior) 14.29.54 (improved by 27.7s)
3000m steeplechase
Harry Paton (senior) 9.59.20 (improved by 26.6s)
Jamie Bryant (senior) 9.52.86 (improved by 18.4s)
Michael Ellis 9.33.97 (improved by 16.7s)
Club record
Over 40,45 and 50 women 10km Maria Heslop 36.28
Other weekend news, 5th to 7th May
Friday
James West ran the fastest 800m by a TAC athlete so far in 2018 when he finished second at the Oregon Twighlight Meet in 1.49.67.
Sunday
New TAC member Alex Crockford ran 20.36 at the Cardiff 5k road race, on Sunday evening for a new Pb
Monday - Hildenborough Road races
A number of Tonbridge runners took part in the Hildenborough Road races, on Bank Holiday Monday. Maria Heslop was back in action to win the 10 mile title with 62.04, whilst Julian Rendall won the 5 mile race in 28.07
Full results can be found here - www.nice-work.org.uk/races/the-hildenborough-road-races/2018
I have created an album of photos on my Facebook page at Mark Hookway.
James West ran the fastest 800m by a TAC athlete so far in 2018 when he finished second at the Oregon Twighlight Meet in 1.49.67.
Sunday
New TAC member Alex Crockford ran 20.36 at the Cardiff 5k road race, on Sunday evening for a new Pb
Monday - Hildenborough Road races
A number of Tonbridge runners took part in the Hildenborough Road races, on Bank Holiday Monday. Maria Heslop was back in action to win the 10 mile title with 62.04, whilst Julian Rendall won the 5 mile race in 28.07
Full results can be found here - www.nice-work.org.uk/races/the-hildenborough-road-races/2018
I have created an album of photos on my Facebook page at Mark Hookway.
Maurice Marchant was amongst the TAC prize winners at Hildenborough
(photo courtesy of Gary Goodge)
(photo courtesy of Gary Goodge)
British Universities and Colleges Championships, at Bedford, 5th to 7th May
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Full results are here - www.bucs.org.uk/page.asp?section=20592§ionTitle=Outdoor+Athletics+2018+results
Videos of all events here - vinco.elasticbeanstalk.com/fixtures/12936-bucs-outdoor-athletics-championships
A few of the TAC distance runners have been in action at Bedford -
800 metres
Sean Molloy - Heat (Saturday) 1st 1.55.85 auto qualification, Semi Final (Sunday) 2nd 1.51.23 auto qualification, Final (Monday) 6th 1.52.00
Ben Murphy - Heat (Saturday) 3rd 1.54.63 qualified as a fastest loser, Semi Final (Sunday) 5th 1.53.74 eliminated.
Kieran Eland - Heat (Saturday) 4th 1.58.61 eliminated
1500 metres
Dom Brown - Heat (Saturday) 4th 3.57.39 auto qualification, Semi Final (Sunday) 12th and fell and eliminated
Kieran Reilly - Heat (Saturday) 3rd 3.59.73 auto qualification, Semi Final (Sunday) 6th 3.50.65 and eliminated
Miles Weatherseed - Heat (Saturday) - 8th 3.59.5 eliminated
5000 metres (Monday)
Chris Olley - A race 5th 14.06.29
George Duggan- A race - did not start as unwell
Max Nicholls - B race - 1st 14.29.54 pb
Kiri Marsh - B race women
3000 metres steeplechase
Michael Ellis - 6th 9.38.30 pb qualified as a fastest loser, Final (Monday) 8th 9.33.97 pb
Videos of all events here - vinco.elasticbeanstalk.com/fixtures/12936-bucs-outdoor-athletics-championships
A few of the TAC distance runners have been in action at Bedford -
800 metres
Sean Molloy - Heat (Saturday) 1st 1.55.85 auto qualification, Semi Final (Sunday) 2nd 1.51.23 auto qualification, Final (Monday) 6th 1.52.00
Ben Murphy - Heat (Saturday) 3rd 1.54.63 qualified as a fastest loser, Semi Final (Sunday) 5th 1.53.74 eliminated.
Kieran Eland - Heat (Saturday) 4th 1.58.61 eliminated
1500 metres
Dom Brown - Heat (Saturday) 4th 3.57.39 auto qualification, Semi Final (Sunday) 12th and fell and eliminated
Kieran Reilly - Heat (Saturday) 3rd 3.59.73 auto qualification, Semi Final (Sunday) 6th 3.50.65 and eliminated
Miles Weatherseed - Heat (Saturday) - 8th 3.59.5 eliminated
5000 metres (Monday)
Chris Olley - A race 5th 14.06.29
George Duggan- A race - did not start as unwell
Max Nicholls - B race - 1st 14.29.54 pb
Kiri Marsh - B race women
3000 metres steeplechase
Michael Ellis - 6th 9.38.30 pb qualified as a fastest loser, Final (Monday) 8th 9.33.97 pb
Kent Young Athletes League, at Bromley, Sunday 6th May
Full provisional results are on the Results 2018 page.
There were under 13 A string wins by Albert Kreuzberg (1500m 4.48.46) and Lily Slack (1200m 3.55.62)
There were under 13 A string wins by Albert Kreuzberg (1500m 4.48.46) and Lily Slack (1200m 3.55.62)
Great Birmingham 10k road race, Sunday 6th May
Maria Heslop finished as 9th female overall in 36.28, reducing her own TAC vets record.Tina Oldershaw ran 39.29 in 22nd. Both Maria and Tina were representing England veterans.
British Athletics League, at Yeovil, Saturday 5th May 2018
TAC finished second of the five teams, in this division 4 match, which was the first time that the club has ever competed in the league.
Full results can be found on the Results 2018 page.
Full results can be found on the Results 2018 page.
This week's 'Big Hitters' - 24th April to 2nd May
Here is a list of some of the TAC distance runners who have improved their pbs the most over the past week or so -
800m
Charlie Goodwin (u13) 2.36.9 (improved by 13.3s)
Amber Crush (u15) 3.03.4 (improved by 3.3s)
1500m
Bede Pitcairn-Knowles (u20) 4.06.18 (improved by 5.5s)
3000m
James Puxty (u20) 8.16.24 (improved by 14.0s)
Dan Schofield (u20) 9.01.79 (improved by 12.0s)
10,000m
Corey De'Ath (senior) 30.26.81 (improved by 8.6s)
2000m steeplechase
Sam Crick (u20) 6.18.30 (improved by 8.6s)
800m
Charlie Goodwin (u13) 2.36.9 (improved by 13.3s)
Amber Crush (u15) 3.03.4 (improved by 3.3s)
1500m
Bede Pitcairn-Knowles (u20) 4.06.18 (improved by 5.5s)
3000m
James Puxty (u20) 8.16.24 (improved by 14.0s)
Dan Schofield (u20) 9.01.79 (improved by 12.0s)
10,000m
Corey De'Ath (senior) 30.26.81 (improved by 8.6s)
2000m steeplechase
Sam Crick (u20) 6.18.30 (improved by 8.6s)
Watford Open Meeting, including British Milers Club Gold Standard races, Wednesday 2nd May
The heavy rain from earlier in the day cleared, but it was still a breezy and chilly evening at Watford. There were five TAC distance runners in actin and all had excellent races.
Simon Coppard (u20) finished third in the British Milers Club 800 metres A race in 1.52.94, only 0.6s behind the winner.
Bede Pitcairn-Knowles (u20) was the next up and finished second in race 12 of the 1500s in 4.06.18. This sliced 5.5 seconds from his pb.
Graeme Saker (m55) paced his niece around a 3000m in 10.16.49, before the last race of the night with both James Puxty (u20) and Dan Schofield (u20) racing over 3000m. James produced a superb run to win in 8.16.24, which was a personal best by 14 seconds, with Dan recording a 12 second pb with 9.01.79.
More photos on Mark Hookway's Facebook album
Simon Coppard (u20) finished third in the British Milers Club 800 metres A race in 1.52.94, only 0.6s behind the winner.
Bede Pitcairn-Knowles (u20) was the next up and finished second in race 12 of the 1500s in 4.06.18. This sliced 5.5 seconds from his pb.
Graeme Saker (m55) paced his niece around a 3000m in 10.16.49, before the last race of the night with both James Puxty (u20) and Dan Schofield (u20) racing over 3000m. James produced a superb run to win in 8.16.24, which was a personal best by 14 seconds, with Dan recording a 12 second pb with 9.01.79.
More photos on Mark Hookway's Facebook album
Tonbridge AC Development Meeting, Tuesday 1st May
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The full track results are on the Results 2018 page.
UK Youth Development League, u17.20 at Hornchurch, Sunday 29th April
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Provisional results are on the Results 2018 page. TAC finished 3rd of the 6 teams
More photos on Mark Hookway's Facebook album
More photos on Mark Hookway's Facebook album
Goudhurst 10km road race, Sunday 29th April
Greg Cole won this 10k road race in 35.17.
Tony Bennett was first over 40 in 37.31
Full results are here - www.nice-work.org.uk/races/the-goudhurst-10k/2018
Tony Bennett was first over 40 in 37.31
Full results are here - www.nice-work.org.uk/races/the-goudhurst-10k/2018
Loughborough Open Meeting and British Universities and Colleges (BUCS) 10,000m Championships, at Loughborough University, Saturday 28th April - Videos loaded !
Full results can be found here - docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQMuHVlBrn9nqN8hvyG1Eo4Y94xNbOZ8jxxl5_G4y57yjQvgp_bUI4sumZRsD9-j9eW1rehaClXTeqr/pubhtml
TAC athletes in 800m, 1500, 3000m and mens 10,000m.
Corey De'Ath had a good run to finish 6th in the BUCS 10,000m, his first race after a few months out with injury.
Kieran Eland (800m), Jamie Goodge (3000m), Ally Kinloch & Kieran Reilly (1500m) were all in action.
TAC athletes in 800m, 1500, 3000m and mens 10,000m.
Corey De'Ath had a good run to finish 6th in the BUCS 10,000m, his first race after a few months out with injury.
Kieran Eland (800m), Jamie Goodge (3000m), Ally Kinloch & Kieran Reilly (1500m) were all in action.
National Veterans Road Relay Championships, at Sutton Coldfield, Saturday 28th April
TAC had a few teams in action at the National Championships, with the highlight being the silver medals from the women's over 45 team of Tina Oldershaw, Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles and Maria Heslop .
Full results can be found here - www.race-results.co.uk/results/2018/
Full results can be found here - www.race-results.co.uk/results/2018/
TACs over 45 women's silver medal winners - Tina Oldershaw, Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles, Maria Heslop
This week's 'Big Hitters' - 14th to 23rd April
Every Summer I try and highlight some of the TAC distance runners who have improved their personal bests in the past few days. I use www.thepowerof10.info for the research. However, not all results eg school, TAC development meetings etc will go onto Power of 10, so please excuse me if my research is a little flawed on occasions.
Here are a few from the past week -
800 metres
Sam Breed (u13) 2.33.34 - improved by 6.1s
Lily Stewart (u13) 2.31.62 - improved by 2.0s
1500 metres
Ananjan Ganguli (u15) 4.59.60 - improved by 13.5s
Tim McLain (u15) 5.00.91 - improved by 8.2s
5000 metres
Harry Paton (senior) 15.35.2 - improved by 4.1s
2000m steeplechase
Elizabeth Heslop (u17) 8.52.7 - improved by 14.7s
Club Records
Marathon
Maria Heslop 2.56.56 - Overall TAC and veterans over 40, 45 and 50 records
Julian Rendall 2.44.29 - TAC over 40 record
Here are a few from the past week -
800 metres
Sam Breed (u13) 2.33.34 - improved by 6.1s
Lily Stewart (u13) 2.31.62 - improved by 2.0s
1500 metres
Ananjan Ganguli (u15) 4.59.60 - improved by 13.5s
Tim McLain (u15) 5.00.91 - improved by 8.2s
5000 metres
Harry Paton (senior) 15.35.2 - improved by 4.1s
2000m steeplechase
Elizabeth Heslop (u17) 8.52.7 - improved by 14.7s
Club Records
Marathon
Maria Heslop 2.56.56 - Overall TAC and veterans over 40, 45 and 50 records
Julian Rendall 2.44.29 - TAC over 40 record
London Marathon, Sunday 22nd April
The last week in marathon running, with the Commonwealth Games and Boston, has been dominated by the weather and London was no exception in the end. It was warmer on the ground than forecasters had even indicated perhaps and there were few runners not affected by it. It can be a cruel event, as so much preparation goes into it, over many weeks, just for that one day. There were a few bright spots amongst a mass of supreme battles.
TAC had a significant group of runners taking part and all should be applauded for not only running today, but their training leading up to it. Here is what they did.
Ben Cole 2.32.19 placed 43rd in the 'non elite' race.
Julian Rendall 2.44.29 - TAC over 40 club record
Dan Watt 2.46.58
Maria Heslop 2.56.56 - pb by 1 second, TAC club record (1st ever sub 3 women's) and 1st in the over 50 age category race.
Matt Dennis 2.57.34 debut
Alan Buckle 3.16.34
James Winnifrith 3.20.44
Dan Blades 3.23.43 debut
Joe Watts 3.31.13 debut
Penny Pilbeam 3.35.27
Dan Crush 3.41.58
Nicky Slack - 6.34.49 debut
Henry Pearce - did not finish. Dropped out at 14 miles on debut. 72.01 at halfway
Full results can be found here - results-2018.virginmoneylondonmarathon.com/2018/minimarathon/
TAC had a significant group of runners taking part and all should be applauded for not only running today, but their training leading up to it. Here is what they did.
Ben Cole 2.32.19 placed 43rd in the 'non elite' race.
Julian Rendall 2.44.29 - TAC over 40 club record
Dan Watt 2.46.58
Maria Heslop 2.56.56 - pb by 1 second, TAC club record (1st ever sub 3 women's) and 1st in the over 50 age category race.
Matt Dennis 2.57.34 debut
Alan Buckle 3.16.34
James Winnifrith 3.20.44
Dan Blades 3.23.43 debut
Joe Watts 3.31.13 debut
Penny Pilbeam 3.35.27
Dan Crush 3.41.58
Nicky Slack - 6.34.49 debut
Henry Pearce - did not finish. Dropped out at 14 miles on debut. 72.01 at halfway
Full results can be found here - results-2018.virginmoneylondonmarathon.com/2018/minimarathon/
Maria Heslop at halfway ! (photo courtesy of West Kent College students via Twitter)
Other photos courtesy of Greg Cole
Other photos courtesy of Greg Cole
London Mini Marathons, Sunday 22nd April
Under 13s, 15s and 17s were selected to represent either the South East in the British Championship or for a London Borough in the Borough Challenge races. All were over the same 3 mile distance. TAC results -
British Champs
Under 15 boys - 9th Fraser Gordon 15.30
Under 13 girls - 17th Olivia Breed 18.27, 28th Sophie Slack 19.06
London Borough Challenge
Under 15 girls 12th Maddie Wise 18.42
British Champs
Under 15 boys - 9th Fraser Gordon 15.30
Under 13 girls - 17th Olivia Breed 18.27, 28th Sophie Slack 19.06
London Borough Challenge
Under 15 girls 12th Maddie Wise 18.42
Sophie Slack and Olivia Breed (photo courtesy of Julie Goodge)
UK Youth Development League (under 13 and 15), at Bracknell, Saturday 21st April
Full results are on the Results 2018 page. More to follow.
Cardinal Classic Invitational Meeting, Palo Alto, USA
Alex Howard had a disappointing race over 3000m when he finished 10th in 9.23.99
Bryan Clay Invitational, Los Angeles, USA, Friday 20th April
James West 3.37.41 for 1500 metres !
James West ran a new personal best for 1500 metres of 3.37.41 in California, on Friday evening. It moves him to fourth on the UK 2018 rankings and into the top 50 all time.
His time is second on the TAC list behind Olympian Andy Graffins 3.35.97
The race was won by GB's Josh Kerr, who broke the NCAA (National Collegiate record)
Full result here - finishedresults.trackscoreboard.com/#/results/meet/7806/event/29/Final
His time is second on the TAC list behind Olympian Andy Graffins 3.35.97
The race was won by GB's Josh Kerr, who broke the NCAA (National Collegiate record)
Full result here - finishedresults.trackscoreboard.com/#/results/meet/7806/event/29/Final
James West
Watford Open Meeting, Wednesday 18th April
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The second Watford Open Meeting of the season took place on Wednesday night and was the first this year to feature TAC distance runners. All four produced good 800m races, with one pb and the other three not far away from their personal bests.
Miles Weatherseed ran 1.53.21 (pb by 0.4s), Ben Murphy 1.53.99, Jamie Brown 2.00.47 and Toby Emm 2.01.46
This year at Watford entries to the open meetings are via online and in advance only. There are limits on numbers, so if you wish to race there you have to plan ahead.
Last nights 800m races reached the entry limit a few days before, whilst it seems that the meetings will retain their status as being the best opens, with 25 x 800m races at this one.
Miles Weatherseed ran 1.53.21 (pb by 0.4s), Ben Murphy 1.53.99, Jamie Brown 2.00.47 and Toby Emm 2.01.46
This year at Watford entries to the open meetings are via online and in advance only. There are limits on numbers, so if you wish to race there you have to plan ahead.
Last nights 800m races reached the entry limit a few days before, whilst it seems that the meetings will retain their status as being the best opens, with 25 x 800m races at this one.
Other weekend news, Saturday and Sunday 4th and 5th April
Saturday - Rafer Johnson/Jackie Joyner-Kersee Invitational, Los Angeles
Alex Howard finished second in a 1500m in Los Angeles in 3.53.42
Full results can be found here - finishedresults.trackscoreboard.com/#/results/meet/7982
Alex Howard finished second in a 1500m in Los Angeles in 3.53.42
Full results can be found here - finishedresults.trackscoreboard.com/#/results/meet/7982
National 6 and 12 stage road relay championships at Sutton Coldfield, Saturday 14th April
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For the first time ever TAC not only got amongst the medals, but won the men's championship, with an excellent performance.
The team all performed very solidly, with no disasters, which across twelve runners is key.
The women, despite missing some key athletes, finished an excellent 22nd in their race, whilst Katie Goodge won the under 15 girls 5km race.
More details to follow but full results for the mens and women's championships are on the Results 2018 page.
The team all performed very solidly, with no disasters, which across twelve runners is key.
The women, despite missing some key athletes, finished an excellent 22nd in their race, whilst Katie Goodge won the under 15 girls 5km race.
More details to follow but full results for the mens and women's championships are on the Results 2018 page.
Mens team above
Womens team above
Southern Athletics League, at Tonbridge, Saturday 14th April
TAC won the match and full provisional results are on the Results 2018 page.
More to follow.
More to follow.
Sevenoaks Rotary 10k Race, Knole Park, Sevenoaks, Sunday 8th April
TAC ladies - 1st Tina Oldershaw, 2nd Polly Pitcairn-Knowles, 5th Lucy Thompson.
Other TAC Mark Pitcairn-Knowles, Brian Buckwell, Deniz Bowart and Krista Bradford
Full results are here - www.chiptimingresults.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=61&RId=297
Other TAC Mark Pitcairn-Knowles, Brian Buckwell, Deniz Bowart and Krista Bradford
Full results are here - www.chiptimingresults.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=61&RId=297
Paddock Wood Half Marathon, Sunday 8th April
There were a mass of fast times at Paddock Wood, in which I imagine were good conditions with light rain, but mild.
TAC filled the ladies podium through 1st Lucy Reid 76.17, 2nd Nicole Taylor 77.16 and 3rd Maria Heslop 79.21
All three ran personal bests.
Maria moves from 10th to 2nd on the UK All Time over 50 rankings, behind the British record of 78.26
Lucy's time is the second fastest ever TAC time behind Miranda Heathcote's club record of 76.00 and I should imagine Nicole's time is the third fastest ever.
Julian Rendall was the first TAC male home in 20th with 72.13, which takes over a minute from his own TAC over 40 record.
Others - Dan Watt 73.09, Tony Bennett 80.03, James Pigot 81.21, Luke Reeves 86.17, James Winnifrith 88.25, Penny Pilbeam 90.12 and Duncan Ralph 1.43.05
Full results are here - www.sportsystems.co.uk/ss/results/Half%20Marathon/3513
TAC filled the ladies podium through 1st Lucy Reid 76.17, 2nd Nicole Taylor 77.16 and 3rd Maria Heslop 79.21
All three ran personal bests.
Maria moves from 10th to 2nd on the UK All Time over 50 rankings, behind the British record of 78.26
Lucy's time is the second fastest ever TAC time behind Miranda Heathcote's club record of 76.00 and I should imagine Nicole's time is the third fastest ever.
Julian Rendall was the first TAC male home in 20th with 72.13, which takes over a minute from his own TAC over 40 record.
Others - Dan Watt 73.09, Tony Bennett 80.03, James Pigot 81.21, Luke Reeves 86.17, James Winnifrith 88.25, Penny Pilbeam 90.12 and Duncan Ralph 1.43.05
Full results are here - www.sportsystems.co.uk/ss/results/Half%20Marathon/3513
TAC runners at Paddock Wood - photos courtesy of Dave Cross
Maria Heslop, Nicole Taylor, Lucy Reid (photo by Richard Owen)
Pepsi Invitational, Hayward Field, Oregon, Saturday 7th April
James West finished second over 1500m in his first race at the famous Hayward Field, Oregon. He ran 3.48.92 in extremely wet and windy conditions.
Full results are here - static.goducks.com/custompages/pages/TF/2018/Pepsi/
Full results are here - static.goducks.com/custompages/pages/TF/2018/Pepsi/
International Schools Federation Cross Championships, Paris, Wednesday 4th April
Judd School finished 7th of 26 teams on a course that looped around the grounds surrounding the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
All six members of the team were TAC with James Kingston leading the way in 31st place. The others were -
41st Isaac Harding, 43rd Dan Schofield, 46th Adam Van der Plas, 48th Toby Emm and 52nd Will Beeston.
Full results can be found here - udb.unss.org/isfcross
All six members of the team were TAC with James Kingston leading the way in 31st place. The others were -
41st Isaac Harding, 43rd Dan Schofield, 46th Adam Van der Plas, 48th Toby Emm and 52nd Will Beeston.
Full results can be found here - udb.unss.org/isfcross
Tonbridge AC Easter Open Meeting, Monday 2nd April
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Well done to the large number of officials, volunteers , athletes and supporters who braved the wet and windy conditions.
There were still many encouraging performances, despite the weather.
Simon Coppard won the fastest of the eight 600m races in 81.6 and James Puxty won the 1500m in 4.02.8
Sophie Slack was the fastest of the TAC female 1500m runners with 5.11.8
Full track results are on the Results 2018 page.
More details to follow, plus videos of the 600 metre and 1500 metre races.
There were still many encouraging performances, despite the weather.
Simon Coppard won the fastest of the eight 600m races in 81.6 and James Puxty won the 1500m in 4.02.8
Sophie Slack was the fastest of the TAC female 1500m runners with 5.11.8
Full track results are on the Results 2018 page.
More details to follow, plus videos of the 600 metre and 1500 metre races.
Tonbridge parkrun, Saturday 31st March
It was rare chance to go and watch the Tonbridge parkrun, which was very wet under foot.
Jamie Goodge and Sophie Slack were the first male and female home.
Jamie Goodge and Sophie Slack were the first male and female home.
Stanford Invitational Meeting, California, USA, Friday 30th March
Alex Howard and James West feature in TAC all time fastest runs
There were two breakthrough performances, at the Stanford Invite, by Tonbridge AC athletes.
Alex Howard finished 4th in Section 3 of the 3000m steeplechase in 8.56.78. This was a personal best by 9 seconds and Alex becomes the sixth TAC runner ever to break 9 minutes. Ryan Driscoll holds the record at 8.50.87 and is followed by Stuart Kirk, Dave Robertson and Andy Sharp, with Sam Bradley also sub 9.
James West moved to number 3 on the Tonbridge AC list with a 5000m in 13.52.29. James finished 3rd in Section 2 of the 5000m races. This was a nine second pb for James and his first sub 14 clocking. I believe only Mark Scrutton's club record and Allen Graffin at 13.40 (before his move to Belgrave Harriers) have run faster.
Full results are here - trackmeet.io/meets/954/results
Alex Howard finished 4th in Section 3 of the 3000m steeplechase in 8.56.78. This was a personal best by 9 seconds and Alex becomes the sixth TAC runner ever to break 9 minutes. Ryan Driscoll holds the record at 8.50.87 and is followed by Stuart Kirk, Dave Robertson and Andy Sharp, with Sam Bradley also sub 9.
James West moved to number 3 on the Tonbridge AC list with a 5000m in 13.52.29. James finished 3rd in Section 2 of the 5000m races. This was a nine second pb for James and his first sub 14 clocking. I believe only Mark Scrutton's club record and Allen Graffin at 13.40 (before his move to Belgrave Harriers) have run faster.
Full results are here - trackmeet.io/meets/954/results
James West - 13.52 for 5000 metres and Alex Howard - 8.56 for 3000m steeplechase at Stanford
Isle of Man Running Festival 10km Road Race, Friday 30th March
Nathan Marsh, returning from a frustrating few weeks of injury, finished 9th in this 10k road race in 32.23
Full results are here - my5.raceresult.com/72034/results?lang=en#1_59018F
Full results are here - my5.raceresult.com/72034/results?lang=en#1_59018F
Folkestone 10 mile road race, Friday 30th March
Maria Heslop sets TAC W50 record
Maria Heslop set a Tonbridge AC women's over 50 age group record of 60.22. I could also be an outright veterans record.
The time is also the third best on the UK all time ranking list.
Dan Bradley was 11th in 56.28 and Tina Oldershaw ran 64.15.
Full results are here - www.folkestone10mile.co.uk/results/2018-results/
The time is also the third best on the UK all time ranking list.
Dan Bradley was 11th in 56.28 and Tina Oldershaw ran 64.15.
Full results are here - www.folkestone10mile.co.uk/results/2018-results/
Maria Heslop - 3rd fastest UK All Time over 50 age group, over 10 miles
Trackside Podcast, Episode 29 is live !
Trackside Podcast episodes have been difficult to produce in recent weeks, but finally three of us have got together to record one.
On this edition of Trackside, we discuss the IAAF changes to the fixture calendar, the upcoming Commonwealth Games and we ask, what is the critical age for athlete development?
We also discuss some top performances and play another round of 'Mystery Athlete'.
Pick up all the information of how to listen and/or download here - tracksidepodcast.co.uk
On this edition of Trackside, we discuss the IAAF changes to the fixture calendar, the upcoming Commonwealth Games and we ask, what is the critical age for athlete development?
We also discuss some top performances and play another round of 'Mystery Athlete'.
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