November 2016
Crowborough 10k Road Race, Sunday 27th November
Julian Rendall and Dan Bradley battled it out with the eventual winner Matt Bradford of Lewes. Julian finished second in 34.22 and Dan third in 34.29. Joe Watts ran 40.10 in 32nd, taking a significant amount from his previous time on this very tough course. TAC's second claim member Maria Heslop, followed up Saturday's Kent League win with a victory at Crowborough in 38.46.
Full results are at - http://niceworkevents.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/sunday-27th-november-2016-30th.html
Full results are at - http://niceworkevents.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/sunday-27th-november-2016-30th.html
British Cross Challenge and European Cross Country Championship Trials, Sefton Park, Liverpool
Saturday 26th November
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TAC had 22 runners in five of the races, with thirteen starting the men's race. The under 20 and senior races were trials for the Great Britain teams for the European Championships, on 11th December, in Sardinia, Italy. GB take u20, u23 and senior teams to the championships.
Phoebe Barker had a superb race to place 9th overall in the combined u17/20 women's race and was third under 17 home. Phoebe was just six seconds away from a top six slot, which may have given her a chance of GB selection. However, hopefully an international call up will not be too far away.
Tom Holden will hope to gain an England team selection, having placed 10th in the under 20 mens race.
It was good to see two TAC senior ladies competing towards the front of such a strong race, as Ashley Gibson and Nicole Taylor placed 36th and 42nd. Nicole was 12th of the under 23s.
The senior men's race was a ferocious battle and for the first time in a while could be called truly world class at the front. Olympic 5000m sixth placer Andrew Butchart won. The TAC squad had a mixed bag of results, with the three travelling back from the USA in the week finding it tough. However, Chris Olley 21st, James West 25th and Corey De'Ath 32nd all had terrific races and were 5th, 7th and 9th of the under 23s.
Unfortunately, Chris Olley has only been named as first reserve for the GB team, so missed out by one second.
Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
Phoebe Barker had a superb race to place 9th overall in the combined u17/20 women's race and was third under 17 home. Phoebe was just six seconds away from a top six slot, which may have given her a chance of GB selection. However, hopefully an international call up will not be too far away.
Tom Holden will hope to gain an England team selection, having placed 10th in the under 20 mens race.
It was good to see two TAC senior ladies competing towards the front of such a strong race, as Ashley Gibson and Nicole Taylor placed 36th and 42nd. Nicole was 12th of the under 23s.
The senior men's race was a ferocious battle and for the first time in a while could be called truly world class at the front. Olympic 5000m sixth placer Andrew Butchart won. The TAC squad had a mixed bag of results, with the three travelling back from the USA in the week finding it tough. However, Chris Olley 21st, James West 25th and Corey De'Ath 32nd all had terrific races and were 5th, 7th and 9th of the under 23s.
Unfortunately, Chris Olley has only been named as first reserve for the GB team, so missed out by one second.
Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
Kent Cross Country League, at Danson Park, Bexleyheath, Saturday 26th November
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Full results are on the Results 2016 page, including league tables.
This was the final round of four for the young athlete age groups, when league titles would be awarded.
The under 17 men’s squad were in dominant form once again, filling the first four places, through James Puxty, Bede Pitcairn-Knowles, Dan Seagrove and Sam Crick, whilst their under 13 and 15 team mates, also secured their team titles.
In the under 15s James Kingston and Adam Van der Plas had their best runs of the season to take 3rd and 4th, respectively and were closely followed by Toby Emm (5th) and Ingmar Gunn (7th).
Fin Croll just missed out on a win in the under 13 boys race, although it was so close that he was given the same time as the winner, Sam Reardon, of Blackheath. Matthew Taylor (3rd), Olukorede Fasina (4th) and Henry Taylor (5th) filled the next few places.
The under 13 and 15 girls teams both finished second in their final league tables. Steph Puxty continued her recent good form to finish 3rd in the under 15s, with Rebekah O’Brien (6th) and Luciana Anderson (9th) also scoring. In the under 13s Ella de Munck (5th), Angela Ward (9th) and club debutant, Olivia Wittenberg (22nd) all ran well to score.
The senior women were in action and placed 4th of the 18 clubs on the day, as Lucy Thompson (13th), Shauna Paice (16th) and Polly Pitcairn-Knowles (25th) scored.
This was the final round of four for the young athlete age groups, when league titles would be awarded.
The under 17 men’s squad were in dominant form once again, filling the first four places, through James Puxty, Bede Pitcairn-Knowles, Dan Seagrove and Sam Crick, whilst their under 13 and 15 team mates, also secured their team titles.
In the under 15s James Kingston and Adam Van der Plas had their best runs of the season to take 3rd and 4th, respectively and were closely followed by Toby Emm (5th) and Ingmar Gunn (7th).
Fin Croll just missed out on a win in the under 13 boys race, although it was so close that he was given the same time as the winner, Sam Reardon, of Blackheath. Matthew Taylor (3rd), Olukorede Fasina (4th) and Henry Taylor (5th) filled the next few places.
The under 13 and 15 girls teams both finished second in their final league tables. Steph Puxty continued her recent good form to finish 3rd in the under 15s, with Rebekah O’Brien (6th) and Luciana Anderson (9th) also scoring. In the under 13s Ella de Munck (5th), Angela Ward (9th) and club debutant, Olivia Wittenberg (22nd) all ran well to score.
The senior women were in action and placed 4th of the 18 clubs on the day, as Lucy Thompson (13th), Shauna Paice (16th) and Polly Pitcairn-Knowles (25th) scored.
The Senior Ladies team
South of Thames Team Race, at Polesdon Lacey, Near Dorking, Saturday 26th November
23rd Greg Cole, 59th Adam Styles, 164th Duncan Ralph. Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
Duncan, Greg and Adam
Winter 2016/17 parkrun Grand Prix - update 2, after 19th November event
Apologies for the late appearance of this table following Park Run on the 19th November. 3 Points cover the leading 3, with roughly 53 years between them. Olukorede Fasina (13yrs) on 38 points leads from Andrew Mercer (42 yrs) 37 points and Anne Brenchley (70yrs) 36 points. 3 PB’s for the Crush family. Next race 3rd December when the older runners will be at the Kent Vets.
Mark Pitcairn-Knowles
League table on the Parkrun 2016/17 page
Mark Pitcairn-Knowles
League table on the Parkrun 2016/17 page
Trackside Podcast - Episode 3 goes live as we pass the 1000 listener mark
Our latest podcast (episode 3) includes recent news, NCAA cross country champs, how can the athletics calendar be made more interesting and a full preview of the GB European Cross Country Trials at Liverpool. -
https://soundcloud.com/tracksidepod
You can also download from iTunes and listen to them later - Search for Trackside
https://soundcloud.com/tracksidepod
You can also download from iTunes and listen to them later - Search for Trackside
Fantasy Cross Country League - update after race 4, Kent League at West Wickham
The Fantasy league team have updated the league table and associated stats, plus Ian Crawley provides his usual analysis on the Fantasy League page.
Frank Czarnowski's and Steph Puxty's teams lead, hotly pursued by Alex Hookway and Mark De'Ath.
Finn Harvey and Grace Fleming head the top athlete points per £ table.
Frank Czarnowski's and Steph Puxty's teams lead, hotly pursued by Alex Hookway and Mark De'Ath.
Finn Harvey and Grace Fleming head the top athlete points per £ table.
Ben Cole wins Swindon 10k road race, Sunday 20th November
Ben Cole won the Swindon 10k in 31.26, showing that he has recovered well from his recent New York Marathon.
Full results are at - http://www.stuweb.co.uk/race/1nV/
Full results are at - http://www.stuweb.co.uk/race/1nV/
Kent Teams Selected for South of England Inter Counties
There are plenty of TAC distance runners named in the Kent teams for the South of England Inter Counties, at Biggleswade on 10th December.Teams of 8 go in all age groups, excluding u20 and senior men.
Senior women - Maria Heslop (2nd claim), Under 20 women - Lucy Thompson, Alice Ralph, Under 17 women Phoebe Barker Under 17 Men - James Puxty, Bede Pitcairn-Knowles, Dan Blades, Simon Coppard, Dan Seagrove, Charlie Lindsay, Under 15 Girls - Katie Goodge, Steph Puxty, Tilly Hall, Meghan Watson, Under 15 Boys - Fraser Gordon, Under 13 Girls - Maddie Wise, Ella De Munck, Under 13 Boys - Matthew Taylor, Fin Croll, Olukorede Fasina, Henry Taylor.
Senior women - Maria Heslop (2nd claim), Under 20 women - Lucy Thompson, Alice Ralph, Under 17 women Phoebe Barker Under 17 Men - James Puxty, Bede Pitcairn-Knowles, Dan Blades, Simon Coppard, Dan Seagrove, Charlie Lindsay, Under 15 Girls - Katie Goodge, Steph Puxty, Tilly Hall, Meghan Watson, Under 15 Boys - Fraser Gordon, Under 13 Girls - Maddie Wise, Ella De Munck, Under 13 Boys - Matthew Taylor, Fin Croll, Olukorede Fasina, Henry Taylor.
NCAA Cross Country Championships, Terre Haute, Indiana, Saturday 19th November
This Saturday the National Collegiate, NCAA, Cross Country Championships took place.
Tonbridge AC's Henry Pearce (Tulsa) was 106th and Robbie Farnham-Rose (Alabama) 123rd, in a hugely competitive race.
Full results are at - http://www.rtspt.com/events/ncaa/d1xc16/men_res.pdf
Tonbridge AC's Henry Pearce (Tulsa) was 106th and Robbie Farnham-Rose (Alabama) 123rd, in a hugely competitive race.
Full results are at - http://www.rtspt.com/events/ncaa/d1xc16/men_res.pdf
Sevenoaks School Junior Knole Run, Friday 18th November
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There were plenty of TAC distance runners in action at Knole Park, at the Junior Knole Runs. Here are a few placings, although full results are awaited -
Girls: (231 finishers) 2 Maddie Wise, 3 Olivia Breed, 8 Lily Slack, 11 Sophie Slack, 13 Alex Evans 15 Ella de Munck, 24 Lizzie Wooff, 34 Maddie Clark
Boys: (359 finishers) 1 Fin Croll 3 Matthew Taylor 4 Henry Taylor 5 Finley Webster 9 Cameron Dymond 10 Ollie Hill 15 Ollie Croll 16 Elliot Webb 40 Ben Harvey
Girls: (231 finishers) 2 Maddie Wise, 3 Olivia Breed, 8 Lily Slack, 11 Sophie Slack, 13 Alex Evans 15 Ella de Munck, 24 Lizzie Wooff, 34 Maddie Clark
Boys: (359 finishers) 1 Fin Croll 3 Matthew Taylor 4 Henry Taylor 5 Finley Webster 9 Cameron Dymond 10 Ollie Hill 15 Ollie Croll 16 Elliot Webb 40 Ben Harvey
Fantasy Cross Country League update - after race 3, National Cross Country Relays
at Mansfield, 5th November
The Fantasy League page has been updated with the latest results. More to come after the Kent League has been fully analysed.
Currently topping the league table is Frank Czarnowski's 'Cheap and Cheerful' team.
Currently topping the league table is Frank Czarnowski's 'Cheap and Cheerful' team.
Kent Cross Country League, at Sparrows Den, West Wickham, Saturday 12th November
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Results in full are available at the links on the Results 2016 page. More details to follow.
Senior Men - 1st team. 2nd Corey De'Ath, 3rd George Duggan, 6th Jamie Goodge, 9th Dan Bradley
Under 17/20 men - 1st team. 1st James Puxty, 2nd Bede Pitcairn-Knowles, 3rd Dan Blades, 4th Charlie Lindsay, 5th Dan Seagrove
Under 17/20 women - No complete teams. u20 2nd Lucy Thompson, u20 3rd Emilia Hope
Under 15 Boys - 4th team. 3rd Finn Harvey
Under 15 Girls - 1st team. 3rd Katie Goodge, 5th Stephanie Puxty
Under 13 Boys - 2nd team. 3rd Olukorede Fasina
Under 13 Girls - 2nd team. 6th Ella de Munck
Senior Men - 1st team. 2nd Corey De'Ath, 3rd George Duggan, 6th Jamie Goodge, 9th Dan Bradley
Under 17/20 men - 1st team. 1st James Puxty, 2nd Bede Pitcairn-Knowles, 3rd Dan Blades, 4th Charlie Lindsay, 5th Dan Seagrove
Under 17/20 women - No complete teams. u20 2nd Lucy Thompson, u20 3rd Emilia Hope
Under 15 Boys - 4th team. 3rd Finn Harvey
Under 15 Girls - 1st team. 3rd Katie Goodge, 5th Stephanie Puxty
Under 13 Boys - 2nd team. 3rd Olukorede Fasina
Under 13 Girls - 2nd team. 6th Ella de Munck
Other cross country races, Saturday 12th November
Birmingham League, at Cheltenham 4th James West, 10th Kieran Reilly. Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
British Cross Challenge, Milton Keynes - 19th Alex Howard 16th Ashley Gibson. Full results at -
http://www.resultsbase.net/event/3715/results?round=7761
North Midlands League - 7th Chloe Bird
Gwent League - 21st Charlie Joslin-Allen. Full results are at - http://www.gwent-league.org.uk/2016/sm162i.htm
English Schools Cross Country Cup, at The Schools at Somerhill
There were quite a few TAC members in action. Matthew Taylor won the junior boys race from Fin Croll, whilst there were second place finishes for Toby Emm and Maddie Wise. Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
Kent Primary Schools Cross Country Championships, at Detling, Saturday 12th November
Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
British Cross Challenge, Milton Keynes - 19th Alex Howard 16th Ashley Gibson. Full results at -
http://www.resultsbase.net/event/3715/results?round=7761
North Midlands League - 7th Chloe Bird
Gwent League - 21st Charlie Joslin-Allen. Full results are at - http://www.gwent-league.org.uk/2016/sm162i.htm
English Schools Cross Country Cup, at The Schools at Somerhill
There were quite a few TAC members in action. Matthew Taylor won the junior boys race from Fin Croll, whilst there were second place finishes for Toby Emm and Maddie Wise. Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
Kent Primary Schools Cross Country Championships, at Detling, Saturday 12th November
Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
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Kieran Reilly and Charlie Joslin-Allen in league action on Saturday
USA NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association Championships), Friday 11th November
South Regional, Tallahassee, Florida
Robbie Farnham-Rose had most probably his best cross country race in the USA when he finished third. He covered the 10k in 30.24. Full results are at - http://live.pttiming.com/xc-ptt.html?DB_OEM_ID=32900&mid=104
Midwest Regional, Iowa
Henry Pearce ran a strong race to finish 11th in 30.35 and has also qualified for the NCAA National Championships, with is team, Tulsa. Luca Russo (Missouri) was 127th in 32.43.
West Regional, Sacramento, California
Ryan Driscoll had a disappointing race in 124t, with 32.21.
Full results are at - https://xc.tfrrs.org/results/xc/11252.html#85515
Robbie Farnham-Rose had most probably his best cross country race in the USA when he finished third. He covered the 10k in 30.24. Full results are at - http://live.pttiming.com/xc-ptt.html?DB_OEM_ID=32900&mid=104
Midwest Regional, Iowa
Henry Pearce ran a strong race to finish 11th in 30.35 and has also qualified for the NCAA National Championships, with is team, Tulsa. Luca Russo (Missouri) was 127th in 32.43.
West Regional, Sacramento, California
Ryan Driscoll had a disappointing race in 124t, with 32.21.
Full results are at - https://xc.tfrrs.org/results/xc/11252.html#85515
Royal Grammar School Guildford Relays, Haskell Cup, Wednesday 9th November
Full results, featuring some TAC members, are on the Results 2016 page.
Aldershot Farnham and District Tragedy, Tuesday 8th November
I am writing to you all with a heavy heart after hearing of the tragedy that happened last night at Aldershot Farnham and District's training night.
The distance running group had been on their warm up run and were crossing at the traffic lights, opposite the fields where Aldershot have trained for years. A car tragically hit two of the Aldershot girls and killed them.
Many parents, coaches and other athletes were present and our thoughts are with the Aldershot club. I have messaged and spoken with a few there already and they have explained the nightmare.
The girls killed were Lucy Pygott and Stacey Burrows, both in the under 17 age group. Lucy had anchored the Aldershot girls team on Saturday at Mansfield, taking them from third to a victory, whilst Stacey anchored their B team.
At Tonbridge we take great care to try and keep everyone as safe as possible, but despite this we still rely on all runners, of all ages, being cautious.
Below is something that I have circulated before and I would really like everyone to read it again.
Please do all you can to stay safe in memory of Lucy and Stacey. This means both at TAC and in your own training.
Having said all of that, as one parent has already said to me, we should not be fearful, just sensible.
I am sure that you will all join me in offering our thoughts to all our friends at Aldershot.
Mark
The distance running group had been on their warm up run and were crossing at the traffic lights, opposite the fields where Aldershot have trained for years. A car tragically hit two of the Aldershot girls and killed them.
Many parents, coaches and other athletes were present and our thoughts are with the Aldershot club. I have messaged and spoken with a few there already and they have explained the nightmare.
The girls killed were Lucy Pygott and Stacey Burrows, both in the under 17 age group. Lucy had anchored the Aldershot girls team on Saturday at Mansfield, taking them from third to a victory, whilst Stacey anchored their B team.
At Tonbridge we take great care to try and keep everyone as safe as possible, but despite this we still rely on all runners, of all ages, being cautious.
Below is something that I have circulated before and I would really like everyone to read it again.
Please do all you can to stay safe in memory of Lucy and Stacey. This means both at TAC and in your own training.
Having said all of that, as one parent has already said to me, we should not be fearful, just sensible.
I am sure that you will all join me in offering our thoughts to all our friends at Aldershot.
Mark
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Trackside Pocast - Episode 2 released today, Sunday 6th November
Myself, Alex Hookway, James Taylor and Pete Brenchley got together today to record the second Trackside podcast. Its available to listen to at the following link and can also be downloaded via itunes -
https://soundcloud.com/tracksidepod/episode-2
Episode 1 is at -
https://soundcloud.com/tracksidepod/episode-1
https://soundcloud.com/tracksidepod/episode-2
Episode 1 is at -
https://soundcloud.com/tracksidepod/episode-1
Sunday Road Running news, 6th November
Leeds Abbey Dash 10km
Nathan Marsh (26th in 30.53) and Nicole Taylor (21st lady in 35.35) both set excellent personal bests.
New York Marathon
Ben and Greg Cole were competing in the New York Marathon. Ben ran 2.34.41 and it is looking like Greg may have pulled out after 18 miles as there is no progress on his tracker.
Nathan Marsh (26th in 30.53) and Nicole Taylor (21st lady in 35.35) both set excellent personal bests.
New York Marathon
Ben and Greg Cole were competing in the New York Marathon. Ben ran 2.34.41 and it is looking like Greg may have pulled out after 18 miles as there is no progress on his tracker.
National Cross Country Relay Championships, at Mansfield, Saturday 5th November
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Full results are at - http://www.englishcrosscountry.co.uk/news/2016-xc-relays-results-all-age-groups/
They are also on the Results 2016 page.
In summary -
Senior Men 2nd (Highest ever TAC position, 3rd B team)
Senior Women 31st (first time ever completed a TAC team)
Under 20 Men 1st (4th year in a row TAC win, George Duggan 6th fastest, Tom Holden 7th fastest)
Under 20 Women 14th
Under 17 Men 3rd (3rd B team, 1st C team. James Puxty 7th fastest)
Under 17 Women 8th (Phoebe Barker fastest lap)
Under 15 Boys 3rd (plus 2nd B team)
Under 15 Girls 9th
Under 13 Boys 7th (Fin Croll 10th fastest)
Under 13 Girls 5th (Maddie Wise 9th fastest lap)
Note - fastest laps not completely valid as first leg is shorter by 8s
Well done everyone who ran and supported. It's the first time that the club has ever won more than three medals at the championships and the first time that we have completed teams in all ten races.
They are also on the Results 2016 page.
In summary -
Senior Men 2nd (Highest ever TAC position, 3rd B team)
Senior Women 31st (first time ever completed a TAC team)
Under 20 Men 1st (4th year in a row TAC win, George Duggan 6th fastest, Tom Holden 7th fastest)
Under 20 Women 14th
Under 17 Men 3rd (3rd B team, 1st C team. James Puxty 7th fastest)
Under 17 Women 8th (Phoebe Barker fastest lap)
Under 15 Boys 3rd (plus 2nd B team)
Under 15 Girls 9th
Under 13 Boys 7th (Fin Croll 10th fastest)
Under 13 Girls 5th (Maddie Wise 9th fastest lap)
Note - fastest laps not completely valid as first leg is shorter by 8s
Well done everyone who ran and supported. It's the first time that the club has ever won more than three medals at the championships and the first time that we have completed teams in all ten races.
Above - Senior Men 2nd Dom Brown, James West, Chris Olley, Alex Howard
Under 20 Men 1st and National Champions - Tom Holden, Alasdair Kinloch, George Duggan
Reigate Priory Cross Country Relays at Reigate, Saturday 5th November
A Tonbridge mens team won the Reigate Relays today over four laps of around 4km. The team comprised of Julian Rendall (13.56) , Dan Bradley (13.56), Jamie Bryant (14.06) and Andrew Mercer (14.26). Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
Photos courtesy of Diane Bradley.
Photos courtesy of Diane Bradley.
World Masters Athletics Championships, in Perth, Australia
Ben Reynolds follows up his gold medal at 5000 metres, with a 10,000 metres silver
Ben Reynolds followed up his gold medal over 5000m to take silver in the over 50s, 10,000m. His time of 33.19.16 was just six seconds away from the winner from Kenya.
You can read Ben's report in the file below, which I think shows his competitiveness is still burning brightly and is why he can still race at such a high standard.
There is some video of the 5,000m here -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzTIG7MShrs
And of the 10,000m here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PN4oyjNqvMM
You can read Ben's report in the file below, which I think shows his competitiveness is still burning brightly and is why he can still race at such a high standard.
There is some video of the 5,000m here -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzTIG7MShrs
And of the 10,000m here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PN4oyjNqvMM
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Fantasy Cross Country League update - after race 2, Kent League, 29th October
Ian Crawley has completed his update blog and league tables, which appear on the Fantasy League page.
Kent Cross Country League at The Schools at Somerhill, Tonbridge, Saturday 29th October
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Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
Many thanks to everyone who volunteered to help today, which made the event go so smoothly. In summary -
Senior Men - 3rd (2nd 12 to score). 9th Dan Bradley
Senior Women - 3rd (2nd 6 to score). 8th Chloe Bird
Under 20 Men - 1st Jamie Goodge
Under 17 Men - 1st Team. 1st Bede Pitcairn-Knowles, 2nd Dan Blades
Under 17 Women - 2nd Team. 6th Clara Tyler
Under 15 Men - 1st Team. 4th Fraser Gordon
Under 15 Girls - 2nd Team. 4th Katie Goodge
Under 13 Boys - 1st Team. 1st Matthew Taylor, 2nd Fin Croll, 3rd Olukorede Fasina. 20 runners a record.
Under 13 Girls - 2nd Team. 2nd Maddie Wise.
Many thanks to everyone who volunteered to help today, which made the event go so smoothly. In summary -
Senior Men - 3rd (2nd 12 to score). 9th Dan Bradley
Senior Women - 3rd (2nd 6 to score). 8th Chloe Bird
Under 20 Men - 1st Jamie Goodge
Under 17 Men - 1st Team. 1st Bede Pitcairn-Knowles, 2nd Dan Blades
Under 17 Women - 2nd Team. 6th Clara Tyler
Under 15 Men - 1st Team. 4th Fraser Gordon
Under 15 Girls - 2nd Team. 4th Katie Goodge
Under 13 Boys - 1st Team. 1st Matthew Taylor, 2nd Fin Croll, 3rd Olukorede Fasina. 20 runners a record.
Under 13 Girls - 2nd Team. 2nd Maddie Wise.
Above and below - The under 13 squads were out in force
Some photos below and more on Facebook page Mark Hookway.
They will go on www.tonbridgeac.co.uk under Scrapbook
They will go on www.tonbridgeac.co.uk under Scrapbook
Ben Reynolds wins World Masters, over 50, 5000m Championship, in Perth, Australia, Friday 28th October
Ben Reynolds has won the World Masters 5000m in 16.01.64, competing in Perth, Australia. Ben won by twelve seconds in the end, pulling away over the last kilometre.
USA racing this weekend, Friday and Saturday 28th/29th October
It's Conference Championships weekend in the USA, although Flotrack are not screening any of those featuring the TAC runners.
South East Conference, at Fayettville, Arkansas, on Friday
20th Robbie Farnham-Rose and 40th Luca Russo. Full results are at -
http://www.flashresults.com/2017_Meets/xc/SEC/001-1_compiled.htm
West Coast Conference, Mission Bay Park, San Diego, on Friday
Ryan Driscoll finished 29th. Full results are at - http://www.rtspt.com/events/wcc/xc2016/men_res.pdf
American Athletic Conference, at Cincinnati, Ohio, on Saturday
Henry Pearce finished an excellent 4th in 24.20. Full results are at -
http://live.finishtiming.com/#/results/meet-xc/20163071/scoreboard-xc/6
South East Conference, at Fayettville, Arkansas, on Friday
20th Robbie Farnham-Rose and 40th Luca Russo. Full results are at -
http://www.flashresults.com/2017_Meets/xc/SEC/001-1_compiled.htm
West Coast Conference, Mission Bay Park, San Diego, on Friday
Ryan Driscoll finished 29th. Full results are at - http://www.rtspt.com/events/wcc/xc2016/men_res.pdf
American Athletic Conference, at Cincinnati, Ohio, on Saturday
Henry Pearce finished an excellent 4th in 24.20. Full results are at -
http://live.finishtiming.com/#/results/meet-xc/20163071/scoreboard-xc/6
Robbie Farnham-Rose in the middle of the Alabama team, pre race
TAC Fantasy Cross Country League - Results and standings after race 1 (Kent League on 15th October)
Ian Crawley updates us all about results from the first Kent Cross Country League on the Fantasy League page.
The FL team are also offering a late entry option, which gives the advantage of knowing more form, but the disadvantage of missing out on first round points. See my email late on Thursday evening. Have some fun getting your entry in at Saturday's Kent League and help raise some club funds.
The FL team are also offering a late entry option, which gives the advantage of knowing more form, but the disadvantage of missing out on first round points. See my email late on Thursday evening. Have some fun getting your entry in at Saturday's Kent League and help raise some club funds.
New Podcast Launched !
As there is an absence in the market for athletics based podcasts, four of us got together this week to try something new.
We have launched Trackside Podcast and the first episode is available here -
https://soundcloud.com/tracksidepod
Its also available for download via itunes at - https://t.co/81RB37TLhq
The idea is to simply air some commentary and views on topical subjects within our sport - athletics and distance running.
There is also a Twitter link at @tracksidepod
Hopefully, it will create a bit of interest and maybe evolve, but certainly we aim to give a bit of coverage to the sport and cement links to other clubs and personalities.
Photo below - Mark Hookway, James Taylor, Pete Brenchley and Alex Hookway
At the first recording of the Trackside Podcast
We have launched Trackside Podcast and the first episode is available here -
https://soundcloud.com/tracksidepod
Its also available for download via itunes at - https://t.co/81RB37TLhq
The idea is to simply air some commentary and views on topical subjects within our sport - athletics and distance running.
There is also a Twitter link at @tracksidepod
Hopefully, it will create a bit of interest and maybe evolve, but certainly we aim to give a bit of coverage to the sport and cement links to other clubs and personalities.
Photo below - Mark Hookway, James Taylor, Pete Brenchley and Alex Hookway
At the first recording of the Trackside Podcast
Winter 2016/17 parkrun Grand Prix - update 1, after 22nd October event
The Winter TAC Age Graded Parkrun Grand Prix got underway on Saturday and Sophie Slack (age 10) and Andrew Mercer (M40) continued to battle it out at the top, however Toby Emm U15, Olukorede Fasina and Anne Brenchley W70 all ran PB’s to add 5 points to their score and take early top 3 places (you can only have one PB bonus in the winter series). It is great to see competition between athletes aged 10 and 70+
The full table is on the parkrun page.
Mark Pitcairn-Knowles
The full table is on the parkrun page.
Mark Pitcairn-Knowles
Sunday 23rd October news
Great South 10 miles run at Portsmouth
Nicole Taylor ran 60.00 in her 10 miles debut, as she placed 21st in the Elite women's race. Full results can be found at -
http://www.greatrun.org/myresults/full-search
Oxford Cuppers Cup, Varsity Cross Country Trial, at Oxford
Miles Weatherseed had an excellemnt run to place 6th in the mens race. Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
Tonbridge 10k at Hildenborough
Mark Pitcairn-Knowles 38.45 6th Overall, 1st M50, Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles 42.50 26th Overall, 3rd Lady, 1st W50 (2nd W45). Richard Bamford 43.30 30th Overall PB and first road 10k, Pat Hollands 89th 55.10 overall
Full results are at - http://www.swifttiming.co.uk/cgi-bin/list_race_result.php?meet_event_id=1330001
Weymouth 10 mile road race
Julian Rendall won a tough 10 mile road race whilst on a family holiday in 57.09. Full results are at -
www.egdonheathharriers.com
Welsh Cross Country Relay Championships
Charlie Joslin-Allen represented Cardiff Met University as they finished third in the Welsh Cross Country Relays. Charlie ran 11.24 for the 3.5km loop and is continuing a comeback to full fitness. Ex TAC member Huw Evans ran the first leg for the Les Croupiers AC masters team.
Full results are at - http://www.welshathletics.org/media/1097769/2016-cross-country-relays-results.pdf
Nicole Taylor ran 60.00 in her 10 miles debut, as she placed 21st in the Elite women's race. Full results can be found at -
http://www.greatrun.org/myresults/full-search
Oxford Cuppers Cup, Varsity Cross Country Trial, at Oxford
Miles Weatherseed had an excellemnt run to place 6th in the mens race. Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
Tonbridge 10k at Hildenborough
Mark Pitcairn-Knowles 38.45 6th Overall, 1st M50, Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles 42.50 26th Overall, 3rd Lady, 1st W50 (2nd W45). Richard Bamford 43.30 30th Overall PB and first road 10k, Pat Hollands 89th 55.10 overall
Full results are at - http://www.swifttiming.co.uk/cgi-bin/list_race_result.php?meet_event_id=1330001
Weymouth 10 mile road race
Julian Rendall won a tough 10 mile road race whilst on a family holiday in 57.09. Full results are at -
www.egdonheathharriers.com
Welsh Cross Country Relay Championships
Charlie Joslin-Allen represented Cardiff Met University as they finished third in the Welsh Cross Country Relays. Charlie ran 11.24 for the 3.5km loop and is continuing a comeback to full fitness. Ex TAC member Huw Evans ran the first leg for the Les Croupiers AC masters team.
Full results are at - http://www.welshathletics.org/media/1097769/2016-cross-country-relays-results.pdf
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Left - Mark and Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles after Tonbridge 10k, Right - Nicole Taylor in Great South Run
Charlie Joslin-Allen (second from right) represented Cardiff University at the Welsh Cross Country Relays
Saturday 22nd October news.
South of England Cross Country Relay Championships, at Wormwood Scrubs
A TAC senior mens team of Jamie Bryant, James Taylor, Dan Bradley and Harry Paton placed 9th.
We haven't attended this relatively new championship since it would mean so many being asked to race in a lot of consecutive weeks. The mens result is on the Results 2016 page.
Full results are at - http://www.seaa.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=54&Itemid=62
Manchester University Cross Country Relays
A number of TAC runners were competing for their university and full results are awaited and should appear at -
http://www.umaccc.com/relays-results/
Parkrun
Dom Brown was given 15.27 as his time for the Rother Valley parkrun, which was just one second outside the course record.
Lucy Reid was 1st lady at the Richmond parkrun in 18.35
Luke Reeves was 2nd at Maidstone in 18.04 and Andrew Mercer was first home at Tonbridge in 17.25
Full TAC results are at - http://www.parkrun.com/results/consolidatedclub/?clubNum=2404
A TAC senior mens team of Jamie Bryant, James Taylor, Dan Bradley and Harry Paton placed 9th.
We haven't attended this relatively new championship since it would mean so many being asked to race in a lot of consecutive weeks. The mens result is on the Results 2016 page.
Full results are at - http://www.seaa.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=54&Itemid=62
Manchester University Cross Country Relays
A number of TAC runners were competing for their university and full results are awaited and should appear at -
http://www.umaccc.com/relays-results/
Parkrun
Dom Brown was given 15.27 as his time for the Rother Valley parkrun, which was just one second outside the course record.
Lucy Reid was 1st lady at the Richmond parkrun in 18.35
Luke Reeves was 2nd at Maidstone in 18.04 and Andrew Mercer was first home at Tonbridge in 17.25
Full TAC results are at - http://www.parkrun.com/results/consolidatedclub/?clubNum=2404
Tonbridge mens team at South of England Cross Country Relays
Harry Paton, James Taylor, Jamie Bryant, Dan Bradley (Photo courtesy of Diane Bradley)
Harry Paton, James Taylor, Jamie Bryant, Dan Bradley (Photo courtesy of Diane Bradley)
Training session at One Tree Hill, Saturday 22nd October
Analysis of the training is on the Training Completed page.
Training squad at One Tree Hill on Saturday
Other weekend news, Saturday and Sunday 14th and 15th October
Sunday
Ben Cole finished 21st in the Manchester Half Marathon in 69.12
Saturday
North Midlands League at Derby - Chloe Bird finished 8th and Kiri March 19th, both running for Nottingham University.
Ben Cole finished 21st in the Manchester Half Marathon in 69.12
Saturday
North Midlands League at Derby - Chloe Bird finished 8th and Kiri March 19th, both running for Nottingham University.
Kent Cross Country League at Stanhill Park Farm, Wilmington, near Swanley, Saturday 15th October
Videos loaded !
Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
In summary -
Senior Men - 2nd Max Nicholls (race won by Jake Berry on Medway & Maidstone). Team 2nd and won 12 to score.
Senior Women - 1st Nicole Taylor. Team 3rd and 2nd in 6 to score.
Under 17/20 Men - 1st James Puxty, 2nd Dan Seagrove, 3rd Simon Coppard. Team 1st
Under 17/20 Women - 1st Phoebe Barker. Team 2nd
Under 15 Boys - 4th Fin Harvey. Team 1st
Under 15 Girls - 6th Katie Goodge. Team 2nd . 14 TAC runners is a record
Under 13 Boys - 1st Matthew Taylor, 2nd Fin Croll. Team 1st. 18 TAC runners is a record
Under 13 Girls - 3rd Maddie Wise. Team 2nd
Total 108 TAC runners is a Kent League record.
In summary -
Senior Men - 2nd Max Nicholls (race won by Jake Berry on Medway & Maidstone). Team 2nd and won 12 to score.
Senior Women - 1st Nicole Taylor. Team 3rd and 2nd in 6 to score.
Under 17/20 Men - 1st James Puxty, 2nd Dan Seagrove, 3rd Simon Coppard. Team 1st
Under 17/20 Women - 1st Phoebe Barker. Team 2nd
Under 15 Boys - 4th Fin Harvey. Team 1st
Under 15 Girls - 6th Katie Goodge. Team 2nd . 14 TAC runners is a record
Under 13 Boys - 1st Matthew Taylor, 2nd Fin Croll. Team 1st. 18 TAC runners is a record
Under 13 Girls - 3rd Maddie Wise. Team 2nd
Total 108 TAC runners is a Kent League record.
USA News - Saturday, 15th October
Luca Russo and Ryan Driscoll both raced at the Adidas Pre National Invitational, at Terre Haute. Luca moved through well to finish 129th in 25.28, with Ryan 146th in 25.38. Full results are at - http://www.rtspt.com/events/ncaa/prenats16/mblue.pdf
USA News - Friday, 14th October
Robbie Farnham-Rose had probably his best cross country performance yet, whilst in the USA when he finished 6th in the Crimson Classic, at Alabama. Robbie ran 24.38 for the 8067m course.
Full results are at - http://live.pttiming.com/xc-ptt.html?mid=102
At a big race in Wisconsin Henry Pearce finished 71st over 8k in 24.49
Full results are at - http://www.harriersolutions.com/xclive/live.aspx
Full results are at - http://live.pttiming.com/xc-ptt.html?mid=102
At a big race in Wisconsin Henry Pearce finished 71st over 8k in 24.49
Full results are at - http://www.harriersolutions.com/xclive/live.aspx
Weekend ahead - USA
For those of you who follow the TAC athletes based at USA universities i think all four maybe racing this coming weekend -
Robbie Farnham-Rose - at Crimson Classic, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on Friday. Event starts at 9am (3pm UK time). Not certain of exact start time for Robbie's race.
Henry Pearce - at Wisconsin Invitational, on Friday. Race start is at 1.20pm (7.20pm UK time). This is being shown live on Flotrack Pro.
Ryan Driscoll and Luca Russo - at Adidas Pre Nat Invite, Indiana, on Saturday. Race is at 11.35am (4.35pm UK time). This is being shown live on Flotrack Pro.
Robbie Farnham-Rose - at Crimson Classic, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on Friday. Event starts at 9am (3pm UK time). Not certain of exact start time for Robbie's race.
Henry Pearce - at Wisconsin Invitational, on Friday. Race start is at 1.20pm (7.20pm UK time). This is being shown live on Flotrack Pro.
Ryan Driscoll and Luca Russo - at Adidas Pre Nat Invite, Indiana, on Saturday. Race is at 11.35am (4.35pm UK time). This is being shown live on Flotrack Pro.
National Road Relay Championships, at Sutton Coldfield, Saturday 8th October
Videos loaded !
Full results are at - https://www.race-results.co.uk/results/2016/ . They are also on the Results 2016 page
It was the first National Championships of the year and I think most came away encouraged by how competitive the TAC teams were, taking three bronze medals and placing fourth in the senior mens race.
Senior Men
It was a frustrating experience, as Corey De'Ath struggled once again on the first leg, coming home in 30th, which left the rest of the team a mountain to climb, if they were to repeat last year's victory. After the first leg we were 73s down and at the end were 4th and just 37s behind the winners Cardiff. The support almost everyone gave Corey was superb and its that team spirit that has seen us get to a stage where we are disappointed with a 4th place. Infact the team as a whole ran 55s faster than last year's winning time. George Duggan ran the fastest ever stage for TAC on this course
Senior Women
The team was hit by illness to two runners the day before, but it was positive that we were still able to complete a team for only the third ever time. Nicole Taylor ran the fastest ever TAC lap of 14.55, which was 20s faster than two years ago.
Under 17 Men
A bronze medal might not have been expected before the day, but we were actually leading going into the final leg. James Puxty ran 11.42, which was the fastest lap of the day and went third on the TAC all time list (you can see previous stats under history). The impressive stat here was that we had the first C and D teams home, demonstrating the good depth in this age group.
Under 17 Women
TAC didn't have a team in this event, which was the first time that we havent fielded a squad in one of the six young athletes races for ten years.
Under 15 Boys
Perhaps the biggest surprise of the day was the performance from our under 15 boys of James Kingston, Toby Emm and Fraser Gordon. They each ran almost half a minute quicker than I anticipated to take the bronze medals.
Under 15 Girls
Like the Under 17 men this is a good squad in depth and we had a bunch running similar times. The 11th place by the A team, equalled the best TAC placing this century, whilst Katie Goodge's 14.06 was the quickest ever by a TAC runner.
Under 13 Boys
A very solid performance by all three of our runners to win the bronze medals, which were our first medals in this race for four years.
Under 13 Girls
The attitude of our girls in the under 13s is excellent and they finished 16th from 70 starting teams.
It was the first National Championships of the year and I think most came away encouraged by how competitive the TAC teams were, taking three bronze medals and placing fourth in the senior mens race.
Senior Men
It was a frustrating experience, as Corey De'Ath struggled once again on the first leg, coming home in 30th, which left the rest of the team a mountain to climb, if they were to repeat last year's victory. After the first leg we were 73s down and at the end were 4th and just 37s behind the winners Cardiff. The support almost everyone gave Corey was superb and its that team spirit that has seen us get to a stage where we are disappointed with a 4th place. Infact the team as a whole ran 55s faster than last year's winning time. George Duggan ran the fastest ever stage for TAC on this course
Senior Women
The team was hit by illness to two runners the day before, but it was positive that we were still able to complete a team for only the third ever time. Nicole Taylor ran the fastest ever TAC lap of 14.55, which was 20s faster than two years ago.
Under 17 Men
A bronze medal might not have been expected before the day, but we were actually leading going into the final leg. James Puxty ran 11.42, which was the fastest lap of the day and went third on the TAC all time list (you can see previous stats under history). The impressive stat here was that we had the first C and D teams home, demonstrating the good depth in this age group.
Under 17 Women
TAC didn't have a team in this event, which was the first time that we havent fielded a squad in one of the six young athletes races for ten years.
Under 15 Boys
Perhaps the biggest surprise of the day was the performance from our under 15 boys of James Kingston, Toby Emm and Fraser Gordon. They each ran almost half a minute quicker than I anticipated to take the bronze medals.
Under 15 Girls
Like the Under 17 men this is a good squad in depth and we had a bunch running similar times. The 11th place by the A team, equalled the best TAC placing this century, whilst Katie Goodge's 14.06 was the quickest ever by a TAC runner.
Under 13 Boys
A very solid performance by all three of our runners to win the bronze medals, which were our first medals in this race for four years.
Under 13 Girls
The attitude of our girls in the under 13s is excellent and they finished 16th from 70 starting teams.
Under 17 men - Simon Coppard, James Puxty, Bede Pitcairn-Knowles
Under 15 boys - Fraser Gordon, Toby Emm, James Kingston
Under 13 boys - Fin Croll, Matthew Taylor, Olukorede Fasina
Other weekend news, Saturday and Sunday, 8th/9th October
Jamie Bryant was first home at a parkrun just outside Ipswich and ran 16.39.
Dan Watt was the first runner home at the Tonbridge parkrun in 17.11
Joe Watts ran 39.46 to finish 43rd at the Plymouth 10k road race, on Sunday.
Dan Watt was the first runner home at the Tonbridge parkrun in 17.11
Joe Watts ran 39.46 to finish 43rd at the Plymouth 10k road race, on Sunday.
Midweek Schools Races, Wednesday 5th and Thursday 6th October
I have received results from two more schools cross country events from Wednesday and Thursday this week -
Wednesday - Kings Trophy at Wimbledon
This featured plenty of TAC runners, who are at both Judd School and Sevenoaks School.
Thursday - Independent Schools at The Schools at Somerhill
These races featured plenty of TAC athletes (no doubt I havent highlighted them all) from various local schools.
See the Results 2016 page for details of both.
Wednesday - Kings Trophy at Wimbledon
This featured plenty of TAC runners, who are at both Judd School and Sevenoaks School.
Thursday - Independent Schools at The Schools at Somerhill
These races featured plenty of TAC athletes (no doubt I havent highlighted them all) from various local schools.
See the Results 2016 page for details of both.
Tonbridge AC Winter parkrun Grand Prix 2016/17 - Launch
Mark Pitcairn-Knowles has announced details of the TAC Winter parkrun Grand Prix, which are on the parkrun pages.
English Schools Cup, 1st Round, Kent Division at The Schools at Somerhill, Monday 3rd October
Results of Mondays schools races are now on the Results 2016 (some names corrected from the official results).
There were four races and all were won by TAC runners - Matthew Taylor, Maddie Wise, Lizzie Miller and then a three way tie from James Kingston, Adam Van der Plas and Toby Emm, for Judd.
There were four races and all were won by TAC runners - Matthew Taylor, Maddie Wise, Lizzie Miller and then a three way tie from James Kingston, Adam Van der Plas and Toby Emm, for Judd.
Tonbridge AC Junior 1 mile races, Sunday 2nd October
In bright sunny and dry conditions we had the opening junior 1 mile races of the season at Tonbridge School with 31 runners between 5 and 12 years old taking part. Sam Collinson of TAC was first home in the boys race in 6.10 and Penny Horne of St Johns School first of the girls in 6.57. Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
Fantasy Cross Country League 2016/17 Launched !
The TAC Fantasy Cross Country League for the 2016/17 season has been launched. Below are the launch details with rules and the entry forms. The first Kent League fixture on 15th October is when it all starts, so please get your entries in before then.
Message from Ian Crawley -
Fantasy XL Launch Blog
What is Fantasy XL league? That seems to be the question on everyone’s mind as Cross Country Season looms.
Well it is four things:
This is for athletes as well as friends and family, there is no limit, the more the merrier.
There is a list of “seeded” athletes published on the Fantasy XL tab on tacdistancerunners.com together with their prices. All athletes not listed are priced at £1m. You should note that there are more athletes priced at £1m than all the others combined. Don’t be disheartened if you are low priced or not shown on the list, it is an opportunity, because you are potentially a bargain buy for an ambitious team manager. There is a prize at the end of the season for the athlete with the best average i.e. points per million, so low priced athletes potentially have an advantage. There will inevitably be lots of debate over the seeded athletes’ pricing and whether or not there are athletes who should be on the list but are not, but again this presents opportunities for the astute observer to profit from bargains. Highly priced athletes have a challenge to prove themselves worthy of their high prices.
You first need to choose a team of 6 with one athlete from each age group. This team goes into the A Team Competition. Once you have done this you can select additional teams with no age group constraint i.e. you could choose any combination of athletes regardless of age. These additional teams can be either 6 athlete teams or 12 athlete teams and will be entered into the B Team and C Team competitions respectively. My recommendation is to go for one of each, which will cost you £10, a bargain when you think of all the fun you will have throughout the year. You may only spend up to £40m on each team, with any unused money being translated into points at the rate of 50 points per million.
Points are awarded according to the rules which are set out on the Fantasy XL tab. Essentially there are 10 qualifying races throughout the season with points awarded based on turning up to run enough times, race place, race ranking compared to other TAC athletes and any medal winning performances.
So research your athletes, fill in the entry form (also on the Fantasy XL tab) and return to James Taylor together with payment and then prepare for the fun. The closing date is 15 October, the day of the first qualifying race, so don’t delay.
Fantasy XL Launch Blog
What is Fantasy XL league? That seems to be the question on everyone’s mind as Cross Country Season looms.
Well it is four things:
- It is a fund raising effort for the club. If 100 people enter 3 teams each we raise £1000 (before prizes).
- It is a way athletes can measure their performance over the season. Each XC race is different, times are not really comparable, so collecting Fantasy XC points provides some measure of how you are doing.
- It is a team building exercise, once you have picked your team across the age groups you will develop an interest in other races apart from your own, encourage your athletes to take part and cheer them on in the races. The TAC team spirit is often commented on by people from other clubs and this is a way to enhance it.
- Finally it is a bit of fun, last year there was lots of banter and good natured competitiveness between team managers as the season ebbed and flowed. There is also competition for who can choose the most cringe worthy team name.
This is for athletes as well as friends and family, there is no limit, the more the merrier.
There is a list of “seeded” athletes published on the Fantasy XL tab on tacdistancerunners.com together with their prices. All athletes not listed are priced at £1m. You should note that there are more athletes priced at £1m than all the others combined. Don’t be disheartened if you are low priced or not shown on the list, it is an opportunity, because you are potentially a bargain buy for an ambitious team manager. There is a prize at the end of the season for the athlete with the best average i.e. points per million, so low priced athletes potentially have an advantage. There will inevitably be lots of debate over the seeded athletes’ pricing and whether or not there are athletes who should be on the list but are not, but again this presents opportunities for the astute observer to profit from bargains. Highly priced athletes have a challenge to prove themselves worthy of their high prices.
You first need to choose a team of 6 with one athlete from each age group. This team goes into the A Team Competition. Once you have done this you can select additional teams with no age group constraint i.e. you could choose any combination of athletes regardless of age. These additional teams can be either 6 athlete teams or 12 athlete teams and will be entered into the B Team and C Team competitions respectively. My recommendation is to go for one of each, which will cost you £10, a bargain when you think of all the fun you will have throughout the year. You may only spend up to £40m on each team, with any unused money being translated into points at the rate of 50 points per million.
Points are awarded according to the rules which are set out on the Fantasy XL tab. Essentially there are 10 qualifying races throughout the season with points awarded based on turning up to run enough times, race place, race ranking compared to other TAC athletes and any medal winning performances.
So research your athletes, fill in the entry form (also on the Fantasy XL tab) and return to James Taylor together with payment and then prepare for the fun. The closing date is 15 October, the day of the first qualifying race, so don’t delay.
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Tonbridge Half Marathon, Sunday 2nd October
Julian Rendall (74.29) and Dan Bradley (74.53) scored a TAC 1-2 in the Tonbridge Half Marathon.
Also spotted were Maria Heslop (81.59) (2nd claim TAC) who won the ladies event, Ollie Kingston (87.56), Sally Musson (97.04), Chris Everett (97.36), Duncan Ralph (1.44.28) and Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles (1.45.02).
Full results should appear at - http://www.tonbridgehalfmarathon.co.uk
Also spotted were Maria Heslop (81.59) (2nd claim TAC) who won the ladies event, Ollie Kingston (87.56), Sally Musson (97.04), Chris Everett (97.36), Duncan Ralph (1.44.28) and Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles (1.45.02).
Full results should appear at - http://www.tonbridgehalfmarathon.co.uk
Other weekend news, Friday 30th September to Sunday 2nd October
Friday
Notre Dame Cross Country Invitational , USA
Robbie Farnham-Rose placed 87th in a high class race over 8km, with a time of 24.49
Full results are at - http://www.flotrack.org/result/9048-2016-joe-piane-notre-dame-xc-invitational
Thomas Trophy, Sevenoaks (Schools report from John Sanders and Carl Croll)
Here are (some of) the top performers, (those I can remember). U.11 girls: 1 Breed, 2 & 3 Slacks, and various others. U.11 boys: 1 Albert Kreuzburg , and a few others. U.13 girls: 1 Maddie Wise, 2 Ella de Munck, 3 Alex Evans, and others. U.13 boys: 1 Fin Croll, 2 Ollie Hill, 4 Elliot Webb, 5 Finley Webster, 8 Freddie Nicholson and many others.
Saturday
Chile Pepper Cross Country Invitational at Arkansas, USA
Luca Russo finished 44th in another high class US cross country event on Saturday, running 24.52 for the 8km event.
North Staffordshire Cross Country League
Euan Nicholls, who is now at Keele University, finished 10th in his first race for them. Results should eventually appear here -
http://www.nsccl.org.uk/results.htm
Parkruns
Michael Ellis was the quickest TAC parkrunner on Saturday, as he clocked 16.14 at Sheffield Hallam. Sophie Slack at 20.14 was the fastest female. TAC results are at - http://www.parkrun.com/results/consolidatedclub/?clubNum=2404
Notre Dame Cross Country Invitational , USA
Robbie Farnham-Rose placed 87th in a high class race over 8km, with a time of 24.49
Full results are at - http://www.flotrack.org/result/9048-2016-joe-piane-notre-dame-xc-invitational
Thomas Trophy, Sevenoaks (Schools report from John Sanders and Carl Croll)
Here are (some of) the top performers, (those I can remember). U.11 girls: 1 Breed, 2 & 3 Slacks, and various others. U.11 boys: 1 Albert Kreuzburg , and a few others. U.13 girls: 1 Maddie Wise, 2 Ella de Munck, 3 Alex Evans, and others. U.13 boys: 1 Fin Croll, 2 Ollie Hill, 4 Elliot Webb, 5 Finley Webster, 8 Freddie Nicholson and many others.
Saturday
Chile Pepper Cross Country Invitational at Arkansas, USA
Luca Russo finished 44th in another high class US cross country event on Saturday, running 24.52 for the 8km event.
North Staffordshire Cross Country League
Euan Nicholls, who is now at Keele University, finished 10th in his first race for them. Results should eventually appear here -
http://www.nsccl.org.uk/results.htm
Parkruns
Michael Ellis was the quickest TAC parkrunner on Saturday, as he clocked 16.14 at Sheffield Hallam. Sophie Slack at 20.14 was the fastest female. TAC results are at - http://www.parkrun.com/results/consolidatedclub/?clubNum=2404
South of England Road Relay Championships, at Bedford Autodrome, Sunday 25th September
Full results are now on the Results 2016 page. In summary -
Under 13 boys 5th, B team 18th (Olukorede Fasina 8th fastest)
Under 13 girls 7th (Alex Evans 10th fastest)
Under 15 boys 6th
Under 15 girls 4th (Katie Goodge 9th fastest)
Under 17 men 3rd (James Puxty 3rd fastest)
Under 17 women no team
Senior men 2nd, B team 9th also qualify for National Championship, C team 22nd (James West 4th fastest, Ally Kinloch 10th)
Senior women 20th
Veteran over 50 men 1st (Graeme Saker 1st fastest)
Veteran over 40 women 9th
Some photos below and many more on Mark Hookways Facebook page, that will also appear at www.tonbridgeac.co.uk
We have plenty of video footage for editing and the final versions will be available as soon as possible.
Under 13 boys 5th, B team 18th (Olukorede Fasina 8th fastest)
Under 13 girls 7th (Alex Evans 10th fastest)
Under 15 boys 6th
Under 15 girls 4th (Katie Goodge 9th fastest)
Under 17 men 3rd (James Puxty 3rd fastest)
Under 17 women no team
Senior men 2nd, B team 9th also qualify for National Championship, C team 22nd (James West 4th fastest, Ally Kinloch 10th)
Senior women 20th
Veteran over 50 men 1st (Graeme Saker 1st fastest)
Veteran over 40 women 9th
Some photos below and many more on Mark Hookways Facebook page, that will also appear at www.tonbridgeac.co.uk
We have plenty of video footage for editing and the final versions will be available as soon as possible.
Other weekend news, Saturday and Sunday 24th/25th September
Henry Pearce made his debut for Tulsa University, at Stillwater, Oklahoma, in the Cowboy Jamboree Cross Country Meet. He finished an excellent 9th. Full results are at --http://sidearm.sites.s3.amazonaws.com/okstate.com/documents/2016/9/24/UnivMenInd.pdf
Ryan Driscoll ran for San Francisco in Minnesota, at the Roy Griak Invitational but had a very disappointing day, finishing 148th. Full results are at -
http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/minn/sports/m-xc/auto_pdf/2016-17/misc_non_event/Griak16_MD1_Results.pdf
Joe Watts ran a personal best in the Disneyland Paris Half Marathon in 89.20
Holly Gordon won the Brighton Aquathon for her age group.
Ryan Driscoll ran for San Francisco in Minnesota, at the Roy Griak Invitational but had a very disappointing day, finishing 148th. Full results are at -
http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/minn/sports/m-xc/auto_pdf/2016-17/misc_non_event/Griak16_MD1_Results.pdf
Joe Watts ran a personal best in the Disneyland Paris Half Marathon in 89.20
Holly Gordon won the Brighton Aquathon for her age group.
Swansea Bay 10k Road Race, Sunday 18th September
Ben Cole ran 31.27 to finish 12th in the Swansea Bay 10k road race.
Full results are at - http://www.swanseabay10k.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Swansea10K-2016-ProvA.pdf
Full results are at - http://www.swanseabay10k.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Swansea10K-2016-ProvA.pdf
USA, Saturday 17th September
Luca Russo, running for Missouri University placed 45th in his first race of the cross country season, at the Vanderbilt Commodore Classic, at Nashville.
Full results are at - http://www.cfpitiming.com/liveresults/2016_Cross_Country/Vanderbilt_xc_2016/
Full results are at - http://www.cfpitiming.com/liveresults/2016_Cross_Country/Vanderbilt_xc_2016/
TAC Summer parkrun Grand Prix - completed
The final event of the Summer Grand Prix took place at Tonbridge on 17th September. Here is Mark Pitcairn-Knowles summary. The full results are on the parkrun page.
Sophie Slack had a 16 point advantage over Andrew Mercer (lowest score 14 to discard) and as it turned out the winning score, with a PB, was 31 points, this would have given Andrew victory by 1 point, if neither Sophie or Lily had run! Unfortunately for Andrew (3rd overall) he is injured and it was Sophie who scored the 31 points to extend her score to 107, with her 4th scoring PB run and take the Park Run GP title following on from her winter success. Lily Slack has been close behind her sister throughout and in fact it was only her relatively less good first race when she did not run a PB that resulted in her being 8 points adrift, such was the standard set by Sophie.
There were a number of PB’s, but I think Anne Brenchley’s (W70) has to be mentioned as we all know it is harder to run a PB as you get older.
The summer GP series saw 77 TAC runners register a score. Any ideas on changes to the scoring system for the Winter Series etc please contact Mark Pitcairn-Knowles.
Sophie Slack had a 16 point advantage over Andrew Mercer (lowest score 14 to discard) and as it turned out the winning score, with a PB, was 31 points, this would have given Andrew victory by 1 point, if neither Sophie or Lily had run! Unfortunately for Andrew (3rd overall) he is injured and it was Sophie who scored the 31 points to extend her score to 107, with her 4th scoring PB run and take the Park Run GP title following on from her winter success. Lily Slack has been close behind her sister throughout and in fact it was only her relatively less good first race when she did not run a PB that resulted in her being 8 points adrift, such was the standard set by Sophie.
There were a number of PB’s, but I think Anne Brenchley’s (W70) has to be mentioned as we all know it is harder to run a PB as you get older.
The summer GP series saw 77 TAC runners register a score. Any ideas on changes to the scoring system for the Winter Series etc please contact Mark Pitcairn-Knowles.
Saturday parkrun news, 17th September
George Duggan equalled the fastest ever parkrun by a TAC athlete, at Maidstone, where he ran 15.03. This was the same time as Chris Olley set at Fulham Palace in December. Both Harry Brown and Luke Reeves ran to finish 4th and 5th in 17.58 and 18.16. For Harry this was his first time under 18 minutes.
Jamie Goodge was first home at the Tunbridge Wells parkrun in 16.54, ahead of Dan Bradley. Katie Goodge also took a fair bit from her pb with 20.17 and was first female home.
At Lullingstone James Puxty was 1st home in 18.12, whilst his sister Steph was first female with 22.57. Stephs time beat the fastest TAC female time on this tough course.
Jamie Goodge was first home at the Tunbridge Wells parkrun in 16.54, ahead of Dan Bradley. Katie Goodge also took a fair bit from her pb with 20.17 and was first female home.
At Lullingstone James Puxty was 1st home in 18.12, whilst his sister Steph was first female with 22.57. Stephs time beat the fastest TAC female time on this tough course.
Mamores Verical Kilometre Race, Scotland, Friday 16th September
Max Nicholls was 6th in the Mamores Vertical Kilometre Mountain race on Friday evening in 45.06.
Results are at - http://www.skylinescotland.com/mamores-vertical-kilometre/results/
Results are at - http://www.skylinescotland.com/mamores-vertical-kilometre/results/
National Police 10 mile road race championships, Norfolk, Wednesday 14th September
Harry Paton finished 4th in the National Police 10 mile road championships in 59.04, in sweltering conditions.
Kent Under 13 and veterans Track Championships, at Erith, Sunday 11th September - Day 2
Simon Fraser won the M40 1500m in 4.32.28 and 400m in 57.36.
Olukorede Fasina and Fin Croll were 2nd and 3rd in the under 13 boys 1500m in 4.44.58 and 4.48.55
Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
Olukorede Fasina and Fin Croll were 2nd and 3rd in the under 13 boys 1500m in 4.44.58 and 4.48.55
Full results are on the Results 2016 page.
Sunday news, 11th September
Graeme Saker (m50) won the Swanley Park multi terrain 10k in 38.21. Full results are at -
http://niceworkevents.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/sunday-11th-september-2016-swanley_11.html
Max Nicholls (below) made his GB senior debut when he placed 56th in the World Mountain Running Championships (uphill only), in Bulgaria. Looks like someone from the organisation team couldn't spell ! Full results are at -
http://saparevabanya2016.info/results/
Sophie and Lily Slack finished 1st and 2nd in the Great North Run Junior race, running 15.44 and 15.48, in the 'orange' race (I imagine its was for under 11s). See photo below.
http://niceworkevents.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/sunday-11th-september-2016-swanley_11.html
Max Nicholls (below) made his GB senior debut when he placed 56th in the World Mountain Running Championships (uphill only), in Bulgaria. Looks like someone from the organisation team couldn't spell ! Full results are at -
http://saparevabanya2016.info/results/
Sophie and Lily Slack finished 1st and 2nd in the Great North Run Junior race, running 15.44 and 15.48, in the 'orange' race (I imagine its was for under 11s). See photo below.
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Max Nicholls (left) , Sophie and Lily Slack (right)
Blackheath and Bromley Harriers, Will Bolton Memorial Relays, at West Wickham, Saturday 10th September
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In total we had about 80 runners taking part across the races and despite the wet weather at times, the team spirit and all round effort was superb. Those making their TAC debuts were particularly good, as it can be a daunting time for juniors in that situation. I hope that you all enjoyed being part of the TAC squad and thanks for giving it a go.
The senior relay provided both a good battle in the men's and women's categories. The Tonbridge senior mens A team were matched up against their under 20 counterparts and a race long tussle ensued. James Puxty, as an under 17, was brought into the senior team on leg 1 and came hope in 2nd after Blackheath. Jamie Goodge was not far down for the TAC under 20s. Meanwhile Nicole Taylor stormed around the first leg and no doubt ran the fastest ladies lap.
On leg 2 Corey De'Ath hit the front for the seniors and George Duggan moved the u20s into second, before Kieran Reilly and Ally Kinloch (u20) went on leg 3. Ally closed Kieran down, but it was good to see the latter back racing, after a very difficult year. It was nip and tuck at the last changeover, as Julian Rendall and Stuart Brown set off. Stuart had one of his good days and finished strongly to give the u20s a win by only around ten seconds. The win meant that TAC retain the trophy won the last seven years now.
Meanwhile Lucy Thompson, Kiri Marsh and Maria Heslop helped TAC to second behind Blackheath in the women's contest.
Corey De'Ath ran the fastest lap of the race in 12.39 with George Duggan at 12.40. Nicole Taylor ran the fastest ladies lap with 14.37.
The earlier Junior race for u13s and u15s also provided good competition and the TAC u15 boys and girls both won, with I believe the u13 boys also being first.
Full results are on the Results 2016 page. Some photos below and all on Facebook page - Mark Hookway. They will be on the Scrapbook at www.tonbridgeac.co.uk
The senior relay provided both a good battle in the men's and women's categories. The Tonbridge senior mens A team were matched up against their under 20 counterparts and a race long tussle ensued. James Puxty, as an under 17, was brought into the senior team on leg 1 and came hope in 2nd after Blackheath. Jamie Goodge was not far down for the TAC under 20s. Meanwhile Nicole Taylor stormed around the first leg and no doubt ran the fastest ladies lap.
On leg 2 Corey De'Ath hit the front for the seniors and George Duggan moved the u20s into second, before Kieran Reilly and Ally Kinloch (u20) went on leg 3. Ally closed Kieran down, but it was good to see the latter back racing, after a very difficult year. It was nip and tuck at the last changeover, as Julian Rendall and Stuart Brown set off. Stuart had one of his good days and finished strongly to give the u20s a win by only around ten seconds. The win meant that TAC retain the trophy won the last seven years now.
Meanwhile Lucy Thompson, Kiri Marsh and Maria Heslop helped TAC to second behind Blackheath in the women's contest.
Corey De'Ath ran the fastest lap of the race in 12.39 with George Duggan at 12.40. Nicole Taylor ran the fastest ladies lap with 14.37.
The earlier Junior race for u13s and u15s also provided good competition and the TAC u15 boys and girls both won, with I believe the u13 boys also being first.
Full results are on the Results 2016 page. Some photos below and all on Facebook page - Mark Hookway. They will be on the Scrapbook at www.tonbridgeac.co.uk
Winning Team - Stuart Brown, George Duggan, Alasdair Kinloch, Jamie Goodge
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Fastest Laps - Corey De'Ath and Nicole Taylor
Photos above of those who made their TAC debuts
Kent Under 13 Track Championships, at Erith, Saturday 10th September - Day 1
Known results -
Under 13 Boys 800m final - 2nd Olukorede Fasina, 3rd Fin Croll. Finley Webster tbc
Under 13 Boys 800m final - 2nd Olukorede Fasina, 3rd Fin Croll. Finley Webster tbc
Photo courtesy of Ola Fasina - Olukorede Fasina, Finley Webster, Fin Croll
Other weekend news, Friday 9th September
Robbie Farnham-Rose finished 6th, over 5k, at the Powerade Chatanooga Cross Country Invitational, in Tennessee, USA.
Full results are at -
Alabama University report link - http://www.gomocs.com/documents/2016/9/9//UTC%20PowerAde%20Invitational%20Men.pdf
http://rolltide.com/news/2016/9/9/track-field-cross-country-alabama-cross-country-teams-finish-second-at-chattanooga-powerade-invitational.aspx
Full results are at -
Alabama University report link - http://www.gomocs.com/documents/2016/9/9//UTC%20PowerAde%20Invitational%20Men.pdf
http://rolltide.com/news/2016/9/9/track-field-cross-country-alabama-cross-country-teams-finish-second-at-chattanooga-powerade-invitational.aspx
TAC Fantasy Athletics League results - end of season, after match 5
The final results are in and are posted on the Fantasy League page.
The winning team was managed by Una Laqeretabua and the best value for money athlete was Discus thrower Catie Kohler.
Look out for details of the Fantasy Cross Country League coming soon from James Taylor and the team.
The winning team was managed by Una Laqeretabua and the best value for money athlete was Discus thrower Catie Kohler.
Look out for details of the Fantasy Cross Country League coming soon from James Taylor and the team.
Eridge 10 mile Challenge, Sunday 4th September
TAC won the mens team race at this ten mile trail race, near Tunbridge Wells, as Julian Rendall won, with Andrew Mercer 2nd and Dan Watts 4th.
Full results should appear at - http://www.twharriers.org.uk/eridge-10-run/
Full results should appear at - http://www.twharriers.org.uk/eridge-10-run/
Weald St Georges, 10k Road race, Sunday 4th September
There were a few TAC runners in the Weald 10k road race.
Maria Heslop (2nd claim TAC) was 1st lady and 3rd overall in 37.46 Others were -
4th James Stoney 37.55, 13th James Pigot 40.36, 16th Mark Pitcairn-Knowles 40.57, 65th Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles 46.40.
There were 343 finishers.
Full results are at - http://www.swifttiming.co.uk/cgi-bin/list_race_result.php?meet_event_id=940001
Maria Heslop (2nd claim TAC) was 1st lady and 3rd overall in 37.46 Others were -
4th James Stoney 37.55, 13th James Pigot 40.36, 16th Mark Pitcairn-Knowles 40.57, 65th Lucy Pitcairn-Knowles 46.40.
There were 343 finishers.
Full results are at - http://www.swifttiming.co.uk/cgi-bin/list_race_result.php?meet_event_id=940001
Other Sunday news, 4th September
Luke Reeves (u17) ran a debut 800m at the Medway and Maidstone open meeting, in 2.18.51 and was the only TAC distance runner in action.
Saturday news, 3rd September
University of San Francisco Cross Country Invitational
In the USA Ryan Driscoll made a solid start to his second year at the University of San Francisco when he finished 17th in their senior mens' 8k home race. Ryan ran 25.03 for the accurate 8km (5 miles)
Full results are at - http://www.usfdons.com/documents/2016/9/3//USF_Invite_MEN.pdf?id=1168
Report - http://www.usfdons.com/news/2016/9/3/cross-country-usf-impresses-at-season-opening-invitational-charlotte-taylor-alex-short.aspx?path=cross
Surrey Road Relays
Tom Holden anchored his second claim club, South London Harriers, to a big win over Belgrave at Wimbledon, in the Surrey Road Relays. Tom ran 14.27 for the 2.8 miles and was equal fourth fastest lap. Results are at -http://www.surreyathletics.org.uk
Parkruns
The Tonbridge parkrun had a record number of finishers this week with 517, which was the first time that more than five hundred had completed the event. Julian Rendall was first home.
Full TAC results from all the Saturday parkruns can be seen at -
http://www.parkrun.com/results/consolidatedclub/?clubNum=2404
In the USA Ryan Driscoll made a solid start to his second year at the University of San Francisco when he finished 17th in their senior mens' 8k home race. Ryan ran 25.03 for the accurate 8km (5 miles)
Full results are at - http://www.usfdons.com/documents/2016/9/3//USF_Invite_MEN.pdf?id=1168
Report - http://www.usfdons.com/news/2016/9/3/cross-country-usf-impresses-at-season-opening-invitational-charlotte-taylor-alex-short.aspx?path=cross
Surrey Road Relays
Tom Holden anchored his second claim club, South London Harriers, to a big win over Belgrave at Wimbledon, in the Surrey Road Relays. Tom ran 14.27 for the 2.8 miles and was equal fourth fastest lap. Results are at -http://www.surreyathletics.org.uk
Parkruns
The Tonbridge parkrun had a record number of finishers this week with 517, which was the first time that more than five hundred had completed the event. Julian Rendall was first home.
Full TAC results from all the Saturday parkruns can be seen at -
http://www.parkrun.com/results/consolidatedclub/?clubNum=2404