November 2014
Crowborough 10k road race, Sunday 30th November
Tom Cox made his debut at a road 10km event and split a couple of excellent athletes from Sussex at the front of the race.
Tom finished second with 33.20 on a very demanding course and was 20 seconds down on Kevin Rojas and 14 seconds ahead of Neil Boniface. Both these two have recently run half marathons in 68 minutes and low 31 minutes for 10k.
In fourth was Dan Watt, who ran 34.51 (result says 33.51), whilst TAC coach, Andy Howey was 12th in 36.48.
Tom finished second with 33.20 on a very demanding course and was 20 seconds down on Kevin Rojas and 14 seconds ahead of Neil Boniface. Both these two have recently run half marathons in 68 minutes and low 31 minutes for 10k.
In fourth was Dan Watt, who ran 34.51 (result says 33.51), whilst TAC coach, Andy Howey was 12th in 36.48.
British Cross Challenge, at Sefton Park, Liverpool, Saturday 29th November
(incorporating under 20, 23 and senior European trials)
TAC had fourteen runners competing in the British Cross Challenge, plus second claim members Ashley Gibson (Morpeth) and Olivia Lucas (Aldershot).
The likes of Henry Pearce, Lucy Reid and George Duggan had perhaps their best cross country runs of the season so far. However, for others there were disappointments, especially three or four who had aspirations of getting near to the spots for an international call up.
Full results are on the Results 2014 page.
The likes of Henry Pearce, Lucy Reid and George Duggan had perhaps their best cross country runs of the season so far. However, for others there were disappointments, especially three or four who had aspirations of getting near to the spots for an international call up.
Full results are on the Results 2014 page.
Parkrun 5kms, Saturday 29th November
With the cancellation of the Kent Cross Country League fixture, there were plenty who took on the Saturday parkruns instead.
Dan Bradley was first home at Tonbridge, with 17.05 and was followed home by Andrew Mercer and Stuart Brown. Abi Johnstone was the first official female with 21.23, although I believe Kathleen Faes ran, without being recorded in the results.
Sam Avis ran a pb of 18.52 at Maidstone, being the first TAC home and 7th overall, whilst at Royal Tunbridge Wells, Matthew Taylor (not 11 until February) was 4th with 20.34.
Results of all these parkruns and more can be found at -
http://www.parkrun.org.uk/results/firstfinishers/
Dan Bradley was first home at Tonbridge, with 17.05 and was followed home by Andrew Mercer and Stuart Brown. Abi Johnstone was the first official female with 21.23, although I believe Kathleen Faes ran, without being recorded in the results.
Sam Avis ran a pb of 18.52 at Maidstone, being the first TAC home and 7th overall, whilst at Royal Tunbridge Wells, Matthew Taylor (not 11 until February) was 4th with 20.34.
Results of all these parkruns and more can be found at -
http://www.parkrun.org.uk/results/firstfinishers/
English Schools Cup Final, at Newquay, Cornwall, Saturday 29th November
Judd, Skinners, Sevenoaks and Walthamstow Schools, from the local area, all included TAC runners in their teams at the English Schools Cross Country Cup Final, held at Newquay, Cornwall.
There were some excellent performances, with Judd winning the Junior Boys trophy and Sevenoaks finishing second in the Inter Girls competition.
From an individual point of view the top runs came from James Puxty with second in the Inter Boys race and Phoebe Barker fourth in the Inter Girls.
Full results are on the Results 2014 page.
There were some excellent performances, with Judd winning the Junior Boys trophy and Sevenoaks finishing second in the Inter Girls competition.
From an individual point of view the top runs came from James Puxty with second in the Inter Boys race and Phoebe Barker fourth in the Inter Girls.
Full results are on the Results 2014 page.
Kent Cross Country League, at Danson Park, 29th November - CANCELLED !!!!!!
The event was cancelled by the organisers, due to concerns relating to the potential cost of park repair, due to the muddy conditions. News is awaited as to whether the fixture will be rearranged.
South of Thames Team Race, at Wimbledon Common, Saturday 22nd November - TAC take men's title !
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The Tonbridge AC men's team won the South of England Team Championship with 38 points, from Belgrave's 46 and Hercules Wimbledon with 68.
It was a very solid performance by the team, led home by Ben Cole (5th) who only arrived back from a ten day trip to Australia on Thursday. Tom Cox (8th) followed him in, with Dan Watt (12th) perhaps having his best cross country race to date. Julian Rendall (13th) closed in the scorers.
Dan Bradley (19th), Jamie Bryant (33rd), Cameron Knapp (34th) and Greg Cole (41st) made up the eight to score team, which ended up with the same total of 165 points as Belgrave, who won that trophy, based on their final scorer position !
Matt Harvey (85th), Cain Bradley (161st) and Adam Styles (195th) also ran, although Adam missed the start by about 8 minutes !
In the women's event we ended up with just three runners, having had Sally Mortleman go down with a virus. Nevertheless the three ladies ran well with Chloe Bird 18th, Nicola Summerfield 40th and Ellen Pitcairn-Knowles 67th. Full results awaited.
It was a very solid performance by the team, led home by Ben Cole (5th) who only arrived back from a ten day trip to Australia on Thursday. Tom Cox (8th) followed him in, with Dan Watt (12th) perhaps having his best cross country race to date. Julian Rendall (13th) closed in the scorers.
Dan Bradley (19th), Jamie Bryant (33rd), Cameron Knapp (34th) and Greg Cole (41st) made up the eight to score team, which ended up with the same total of 165 points as Belgrave, who won that trophy, based on their final scorer position !
Matt Harvey (85th), Cain Bradley (161st) and Adam Styles (195th) also ran, although Adam missed the start by about 8 minutes !
In the women's event we ended up with just three runners, having had Sally Mortleman go down with a virus. Nevertheless the three ladies ran well with Chloe Bird 18th, Nicola Summerfield 40th and Ellen Pitcairn-Knowles 67th. Full results awaited.
Other weekend news
Maria Bragin was first home, in the year 7 girls race, at the Maidstone District Cross Country Championships on Friday.
On Saturday Michael Ellis sliced 34 seconds from his previous parkrun 5km time with an excellent 16.32 clocking at the Sheffield Hallam event. Michael was already one of the most improved runners at Tonbridge over the last year or so and this seems to continue his momentum.
Tonbridge parkrun - Andrew Mercer, who is a relatively new TAC member, was first home in a new personal best of 16.52. Phoebe Barker showed that she is getting back to her best by being the first female home in 9th overall with 19.54.
Maidstone parkrun - Graeme Saker was third home, just outside his best in 17.06.
Max Nicholls set a Burgess Parkrun record of 15.53 at Camberwell, London.
Full parkrun results are at - http://www.parkrun.org.uk/results/firstfinishers/
Alex Howard ran as a guest in the Oxfordshire, Bucks and Berks county championships and finished 6th on Saturday. Results are on the Results 2014 page.
Kieran Reilly had a disappointing race at the NCAA national cross country championships in Indiana, USA. Kieran struggled home in 232nd of 246 finishers.
On Sunday Jack Keywood, who is at the University of East Anglia, finished 29th in the Norwich Half Marathon in 82.06. Results are at http://www.chiptiming.co.uk/results/?sport=1&year=2014&event=335&race=236
Also on Sunday, Ben Foreman made a competitive comeback, running 2.08 to finish second in an indoor 800 metres, for London University.
Ben Reynolds, who is a second claim member of TAC won the home international veterans race, for over 50s at Nottingham.
On Saturday Michael Ellis sliced 34 seconds from his previous parkrun 5km time with an excellent 16.32 clocking at the Sheffield Hallam event. Michael was already one of the most improved runners at Tonbridge over the last year or so and this seems to continue his momentum.
Tonbridge parkrun - Andrew Mercer, who is a relatively new TAC member, was first home in a new personal best of 16.52. Phoebe Barker showed that she is getting back to her best by being the first female home in 9th overall with 19.54.
Maidstone parkrun - Graeme Saker was third home, just outside his best in 17.06.
Max Nicholls set a Burgess Parkrun record of 15.53 at Camberwell, London.
Full parkrun results are at - http://www.parkrun.org.uk/results/firstfinishers/
Alex Howard ran as a guest in the Oxfordshire, Bucks and Berks county championships and finished 6th on Saturday. Results are on the Results 2014 page.
Kieran Reilly had a disappointing race at the NCAA national cross country championships in Indiana, USA. Kieran struggled home in 232nd of 246 finishers.
On Sunday Jack Keywood, who is at the University of East Anglia, finished 29th in the Norwich Half Marathon in 82.06. Results are at http://www.chiptiming.co.uk/results/?sport=1&year=2014&event=335&race=236
Also on Sunday, Ben Foreman made a competitive comeback, running 2.08 to finish second in an indoor 800 metres, for London University.
Ben Reynolds, who is a second claim member of TAC won the home international veterans race, for over 50s at Nottingham.
Sevenoaks School Junior Knole Runs, Friday 21st November
There were many TAC girls and boys in school years 7 and 8 competing. Results of the top finishers are on the Results 2014 page.
James Kingston won the boys race and Lizzie Miller was 2nd in the girls event. Photo below - James after his win.
James Kingston won the boys race and Lizzie Miller was 2nd in the girls event. Photo below - James after his win.
Wednesday action, outside of the club, 19th November
Harry Paton finished third in the Police Vs Fire service Vs Probabtion service cross country championships. This improved his position from 7th a year ago.
Judd School had a very exciting tussle with the host school at the St Albans cross country relays. Judd very nearly reversed the results from recent times, but were pipped on the line. The Judd team consisted of Stuart Brown, Miles Weatherseed, Toby Ralph, Jesse Magorrian, Dan Blades and Will Whitmore, all from TAC.
Judd School had a very exciting tussle with the host school at the St Albans cross country relays. Judd very nearly reversed the results from recent times, but were pipped on the line. The Judd team consisted of Stuart Brown, Miles Weatherseed, Toby Ralph, Jesse Magorrian, Dan Blades and Will Whitmore, all from TAC.
Burgos, Spain International Cross Country Meeting, Sunday 16th November
Charlie Joslin-Allen, representing the England under 20 team finished seventh in the Junior Mens race and was the first Englishman home. Results are on the Results 2014 page.
Charlie Joslin-Allen competing at Burgos, Spain
South Yorkshire Cross Country League, Sunday 16th November
Michael Ellis, competing for Sheffield Hallam University had a good race to finish 19th in this South Yorkshire League event.
Full results are on the Results 2014 page.
Full results are on the Results 2014 page.
Sunday 10k Road Action, 16th November
Lucy Reid ran a superb 36.09 in the ultra fast Leeds Abbey Dash 10k and finished as 35th lady home. This took more than two minutes from her personal best that goes back to 2011. This is also faster than Deirdre McDermot's listed club 'record' of 36.45. However, we have now verified that Miranda Heathcote ran 34.06 at Barnsley in 1998.
At Brighton Chris Olley finished 8th overall and first under 20 in 31.47, running the first half in 16.00 before speeding up. This was his debut over 10k on the road. Joe Watts ran 40.55, Pat Hollands 52.20 and Andy Howey (TAC coach running for Tunbridge Wells) 35.14
At Brighton Chris Olley finished 8th overall and first under 20 in 31.47, running the first half in 16.00 before speeding up. This was his debut over 10k on the road. Joe Watts ran 40.55, Pat Hollands 52.20 and Andy Howey (TAC coach running for Tunbridge Wells) 35.14
Lucy Reid who set a club 10k record at Leeds on Sunday
Saturday Parkruns, 15th November
Tonbridge - Andrew Mercer (17.14) was the first runner home, ahead of James Puxty, whilst Nicola Wilkinson (19.05) was the first lady.
Royal Tunbridge Wells - Nicole Taylor (19.28) was the first lady home.
All results are at http://www.parkrun.org.uk/results/firstfinishers/
Tonbridge photos below (in alphabetical order)
Royal Tunbridge Wells - Nicole Taylor (19.28) was the first lady home.
All results are at http://www.parkrun.org.uk/results/firstfinishers/
Tonbridge photos below (in alphabetical order)
TAC parkrun Winter Grand Prix League Table after race 1 (courtesy of Mark Pitcairn-Knowles)
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Nicole Taylor and Duncan Ralph take on the testing conditions at the Royal Tunbridge Wells parkrun today (videos courtesy of Richard Owen) -
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NCAA Regional Championships, USA, Friday 14th November
Robbie Farnham-Rose finished 18th in the South Regional Championships, held at Tallahassee, Florida. Robbie ran 30.58 for the accurate 10k and was 50s down on the winner. He was the first scorer for Alabama and I would imagine is quite pleased with the run. This was his first completed 10k on one of the USA 10k courses.
Kieran Reilly finished 62nd in the Great Lakes Regional Championships at Wisconsin. Kieran ran 31.31 for his first ever 10k cross country race in USA. Kieran was the sixth man home for Indiana, who I believe have qualified for the National Championships, being held next weekend.
Kieran Reilly finished 62nd in the Great Lakes Regional Championships at Wisconsin. Kieran ran 31.31 for his first ever 10k cross country race in USA. Kieran was the sixth man home for Indiana, who I believe have qualified for the National Championships, being held next weekend.
Tonbridge AC mens team declared National 10 mile champions
The Tonbridge AC three man team that competed in the Great South 10 miles on 26th October have finally been declared as the National Champions. See the announcement at the England Athletics web site -
http://www.englandathletics.org/england-athletics-news/team-medals-for-the-england-10m-championships-announced?nid=267&userId=-1
http://www.englandathletics.org/england-athletics-news/team-medals-for-the-england-10m-championships-announced?nid=267&userId=-1
Julian Rendall, Ben Cole, Dan Bradley
London Colleges Cross Country League, at Wimbledon, Wednesday 12th November
Max Nicholls, who is studying at university in London, won this midweek league race. Ryan Driscoll was, I believe, the only other TAC runner, who like many use it as a training run. Ryan was around 10th/12th.
Charlie Joslin-Allen selected for England Under 20 mens cross country team
Charlie Joslin-Allen has been selected to run for England Under 20s on 17th November, at the Burgos, Spain cross country international. This will be Charlie's first international vest, following on from an England Schools vest.
Details of the England teams are at - http://www.englandathletics.org/england-athletics-news/team-selections-for-cross-country-international-in-spain
Details of the England teams are at - http://www.englandathletics.org/england-athletics-news/team-selections-for-cross-country-international-in-spain
Kent Cross Country League, at Sparrows Den, West Wickham, Saturday 8th November
Videos now loaded !
There were seven races at the Kent League, as no senior mens event was included with this fixture.
Nicole Taylor was a convincing winner of the Senior Women's race, Alasdair Kinloch won the under 17 men's and Kathleen Faes the Under 15 girls. Kathleen's run was particularly impressive having won the regional round of the English Schools cup earlier in the day.
As far as the teams are concerned there were TAC wins in the under 13 girls, u15 boys, u17 men and senior women.
Full results on Results 2014 page.
Nicole Taylor was a convincing winner of the Senior Women's race, Alasdair Kinloch won the under 17 men's and Kathleen Faes the Under 15 girls. Kathleen's run was particularly impressive having won the regional round of the English Schools cup earlier in the day.
As far as the teams are concerned there were TAC wins in the under 13 girls, u15 boys, u17 men and senior women.
Full results on Results 2014 page.
Senior Women won the 3 to score event
Todays individual TAC winners -
Other weekend news, Saturday 11th November
Sophie Foreman, running for Warwick University finished 25th in the senior womens race, at the Birmingham Cross Country League. The race was won by international Jess Judd.
Dan Watt won the Poppy Half Marathon, on Saturday, with Greg Cole finishing third in extremely windy conditions.
Alex Howard finished 17th in the Chiltern Cross Country League, as Oxford University were using it as a trial race for the upcoming varsity match.
Dan Watt won the Poppy Half Marathon, on Saturday, with Greg Cole finishing third in extremely windy conditions.
Alex Howard finished 17th in the Chiltern Cross Country League, as Oxford University were using it as a trial race for the upcoming varsity match.
English Schools Cup, South East Regional Round, at Knole Park, Sevenoaks, Saturday 11th November
A good number of TAC young athletes competed for their schools at Knole Park. Judd won both the Junior and Inter Boys competitions, whilst Sevenoaks won the Inter Girls.
Kathleen Faes commenced a busy day with a superb win in the Inter Girls race, beating some top quality competition in fine style. James Kingston was 4th in the Junior Boys. James Puxty led a whole host of TAC athletes in the Inter Boys, as he finished 2nd and Vita Milana was 6th in the Junior Girls event.
Full results are on the Results 2014 page. Photos courtesy of Ian Blades
Kathleen Faes commenced a busy day with a superb win in the Inter Girls race, beating some top quality competition in fine style. James Kingston was 4th in the Junior Boys. James Puxty led a whole host of TAC athletes in the Inter Boys, as he finished 2nd and Vita Milana was 6th in the Junior Girls event.
Full results are on the Results 2014 page. Photos courtesy of Ian Blades
Parkruns, including 1st anniversary for the Tonbridge event, Saturday 11th November
Tonbridge celebrated its first anniversary of holding a parkrun on the sportsground. George Duggan, Dan Bradley and Andrew Mercer, all of TAC filled the first three places, whilst a record number of more than 300 finished. Times were slowed by the very wet conditions.
Tonbridge - 1st George Duggan 16.34, 2nd Dan Bradley 16.49, 3rd Andrew Mercer 17.23
Royal Tunbridge Wells - 1st Miles Weatherseed 17.44
Full results are at - http://www.parkrun.org.uk/results/firstfinishers/
Tonbridge - 1st George Duggan 16.34, 2nd Dan Bradley 16.49, 3rd Andrew Mercer 17.23
Royal Tunbridge Wells - 1st Miles Weatherseed 17.44
Full results are at - http://www.parkrun.org.uk/results/firstfinishers/
Tonbridge AC Junior (4 to 12 years old) 1 mile races, at The Schools at Somerhill, Sunday 2nd November
Full results are on the Results 2014 page.
National Cross Country Relay championships
at Berry Hill Park, Mansfield, Saturday 1st November
Videos now loaded !
The whole squad of athletes plus supporters put in a superb effort at these National Relay Championships. It was yet another step forward for the club in terms of results, as the development of good age group results continues to feed through to the senior ranks.
The under 20 men's team of Chris Olley, George Duggan and Charlie Josilin-Allen will get the plaudits, for a superb win, but once again the senior men surpassed anything achieved before. Ryan Driscoll, Henry Pearce, Tom Cox and Ben Cole finished 9th, which is a ten place improvement on the club's previous best.
On top of this the under 17 men almost snatched a victory, but were just pipped by Aldershot. However, Jamie Goodge, Chris Cohen and Alasdair Kinloch also put on a great show.
Full results on the Results 2014 page, but in summary -
Senior Men 9th (B team 25th and 2nd B team) - 182 teams started
Under 20 men 1st - National champions
Under 20 women 6th
Under 17 men 2nd
Under 17 women 31st
Under 15 boys 4th
Under 15 girls - incomplete, with just Ellie Cohen racing
Under 13 boys 37th
Under 13 girls 6th
The under 20 men's team of Chris Olley, George Duggan and Charlie Josilin-Allen will get the plaudits, for a superb win, but once again the senior men surpassed anything achieved before. Ryan Driscoll, Henry Pearce, Tom Cox and Ben Cole finished 9th, which is a ten place improvement on the club's previous best.
On top of this the under 17 men almost snatched a victory, but were just pipped by Aldershot. However, Jamie Goodge, Chris Cohen and Alasdair Kinloch also put on a great show.
Full results on the Results 2014 page, but in summary -
Senior Men 9th (B team 25th and 2nd B team) - 182 teams started
Under 20 men 1st - National champions
Under 20 women 6th
Under 17 men 2nd
Under 17 women 31st
Under 15 boys 4th
Under 15 girls - incomplete, with just Ellie Cohen racing
Under 13 boys 37th
Under 13 girls 6th
Under 20 men - National Champions, Chris Olley, George Duggan, Charlie Joslin-Allen
Under 17 men - Silver medals. Chris Cohen, Alasdair Kinloch, Jamie Goodge
Senior Men - 9th, 25th (2nd B team) and 72nd from 172 teams. Best ever TAC performance.
Reigate Cross Country Relays, Saturday 1st November
Tonbridge still managed to have a team at the Reigate relays and finished 7th. Graeme Saker (14.50), Matt Harvey (16.01), Adam Styles (15.20) and Greg Cole (14.59) made up the team.
Full results are at http://www.rpac.org.uk/index.php?p=prioryrelayspreviousresults
Full results are at http://www.rpac.org.uk/index.php?p=prioryrelayspreviousresults
USA News weekend 31st October to 2nd November
Robbie Farnham-Rose, running for Alabama University, finished 20th in the South East Conference Cross Country Championships, on Friday. Robbie ran 25.03 for the 8km event. Full results can be found at the following link -
http://branchsportstech.com/2014_Meets/xc/10-31-SEC/Web/Results.php?EN=8&SN=F&ST=Official&EID=0bcb34fa44e54b0e8d5a86b767e6d09a
On Sunday Kieran Reilly, racing for Indiana University, finished 46th in the Big 10 Conference Championships, in 24.43 over 8km. Full results can be found at the following link -
http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/ind/sports/c-xc/auto_pdf/2014-15/misc_non_event/BigTenMensResults.pdf
Also on Sunday, John Harley ran 3.14.07 at the New York Marathon to finish sixth in the over 60 category. John also completed London, Chicago, Berlin and Boston in recent years (medals below)
http://branchsportstech.com/2014_Meets/xc/10-31-SEC/Web/Results.php?EN=8&SN=F&ST=Official&EID=0bcb34fa44e54b0e8d5a86b767e6d09a
On Sunday Kieran Reilly, racing for Indiana University, finished 46th in the Big 10 Conference Championships, in 24.43 over 8km. Full results can be found at the following link -
http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/ind/sports/c-xc/auto_pdf/2014-15/misc_non_event/BigTenMensResults.pdf
Also on Sunday, John Harley ran 3.14.07 at the New York Marathon to finish sixth in the over 60 category. John also completed London, Chicago, Berlin and Boston in recent years (medals below)
Parkrun 5kms, Saturday 1st November
With everything else going on there were only a few TAC park runners this weekend. However, Andew Mercer was first home at Tonbridge in 17.13. A few other TAC also ran. At Maidstone Emily Hale ran 23.07, whilst Royal Tunbridge Wells was cancelled, due to preparations taking place for a firework display in Dunorlan Park.
Full results at - http://www.parkrun.org.uk/results/firstfinishers/
Full results at - http://www.parkrun.org.uk/results/firstfinishers/