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Team South Bucks, a composite team featuring U17 and U20 athletes from Chiltern Harriers and Wycombe Phoenix, took part in their first Youth Development League match of the season at Eton on Sunday.
On a grey, warm, muggy afternoon the South Bucks athletes put in a great performance to come second behind Windsor but ahead of Reading, Aylesbury and Oxford. Due to covid the timetable was restricted with around half the normal number of events. U20 Men Angus Williams and Max McGarvie has a busy and successful day. Angus won A string 1500m in 4.15.75 and A string javelin in 20.16m, and was third in A string shot with 7.48m; whilst Max won B string 1500m in 4.16.08, B string javelin with 11.20m and B string shot with 7.18m. Keelan Welch was third in A string 200m in 24.30 with Marko Stankovic fourth in B string in 26.23 whilst Finn Hobson was fourth in A string 400m in 58.68 and Luke Kempton fourth in B string in 58.48. Dominic Symonds ran non-scoring in 60.44. Luke Martin was third in A string 3000m in a PB of 9.56.33 and Jamie Carruthers third in B string in his debut at the event in 10.05.98. Marko Stankovic was second in A string high jump with 1.65m, Finn Hobson second in B string with 1.55m. The 4 x 400m team of Angus, Max, Finn and Tam Mango was fourth in 4.00.01. U20 Women Jemima Hay was third in A string 100m in 13.75 with Charlotte Rigby third in B string with 13.66. In 800m Cerys Vico was fourth in 2.27.81 in A string whilst Maddie Hughes was second in B string in 2.28.49. Orla Williams ran non-scoring in 2.29.49. Lily Holt had a successful day with A string wins in 100m hurdles (15.55) and long jump (5.17m). Jemima Hay won B string long jump with 4.98m. Hannah Wells and Orla Williams teamed up for wins in discus and hammer, Hannah winning A string with 27.96m and 37.45m respectively, and Orla winning B string with 13.42m and 5.73m. In 1500m steeplechase Holly Henderson was second in a PB of 5.13.34 and Mia Caddell won B string in a big PB of 5.40.05. Sophie Thomas ran 6.16.24 in non-scoring. Holly goes fourth in the U17 national rankings with this time. The 4 x 100m relay team of Cerys, Charlotte, Jemima and Sian Vico was third in 52.99. U17 Men In 200m Tam Mango was fourth in A string in 24.65, Noah Hobson fourth in B string in 27.01. In 400m Thomas Askey was third in A string in 54.66 and Matthew Evans fourth in B string in 58.75. Thomas and Matthew teamed up for 1500m with Thomas fourth in A string with 4.25.67 and Matthew fourth in B string in 4.45.66. Raihan Lenoire ran an excellent debut over 3000m to win A string in 9.24.55 and Sammy Bennetts got a PB of 9.48.30 to be second in B string. Ryan Wells excelled in the field with wins in A string triple jump 12.69m and shot 10.77m, and was second in high jump with 1.60m. Noah Hobson won B string triple jump with 10.52m. The 4 x 400m relay team of Thomas, Matthew, Raihan and Sammy was second in 3.47.55. U17 Women Against a strong headwind Jemma Thomson was third in A string 100m with 13.23 and Christina Poulson second in B string in 13.55. Amy Hogbin was third in A string 800m with 2.28.66 but Tia Lomas had to pull up with injury, In non-scoring Charlotte Docwra ran a PB of 2.32.35 and Ellie Shield ran well to log 2.33.22. Jess Cook was third in A string 80m hurdles with 15.09 and third in B string 300m hurdles with 54.75. Rufaro Chikwanda was third in B string 80m hurdles and third in A string 300m hurdles in 52.80. Tia Lomas was third in A string long jump with 4.36m. In 1500m steeplechase Olivia Brown and Abbie Henderson won A and B string respectively in PBs of 5.14.64 and 5.18.45, putting them fifth and seventh in national rankings. Maddie Hughes helped out in throws, third in A string hammer in 8.72m and fourth in A string discus with 14.08m. The 4 x 100m relay team of Jemma, Christina, Amy and Rufaro was second in 51.58. The next meeting is at Eton on July 25th where the South Bucks team will again hope to do well in a match that will feature a full timetable. Seven Chiltern Harriers athletes have been invited to take part for Buckinghamshire Schools in the prestigious English Schools Track and Field Championships to be held in Manchester on 9th, 10th, 11th July.
This year because of covid restrictions the normal two-day event where county schools teams travel together and spend a two-night stay near the stadium is not happening. Instead athletes travel up on the day and the event is much closer to a normal track meeting. Also the number of athletes involved is restricted to the top 16 ranked in each event in the national rankings with a maximum of three per event per county. Normally Bucks would send 40 athletes to the championships; this year 36 have made the cut. Seniors compete on Friday 9th, Intermediates on Saturday 10th and Juniors on Sunday 11th. Senior Girls Lily Holt is running 100m hurdles, her third championships after competing in high jump in previous years. Intermediate Girls Holly Henderson takes part in 1500m steeplechase. Holly is ranked fourth going into the championships, having run 800m two years ago. Chisom Nwafor gained the entry standard in 200m, long jump and shot, and is selected for long jump where she is ranked top 16. Abbie Henderson narrowly misses out despite being ranked top ten, with three other Bucks girls ahead of her in the list. Junior Boys Alden Collier is top ranked in the UK at 800m and 1500m and is choosing 1500m along with other debutants Euan Pinder and Archie Pinder who are also in the top twelve. Isaac Jessop-Tranter goes into 800m ranked sixth nationally. Well done to all those selected and good luck. More great Chiltern performances on the track at the end of a busy month
England Athletics U23 Championships Harry Cox did well to qualify for the EA U23 Champs 800m at Bedford on the 19th following his excellent 1.49.79 at Watford recently. In a straight final, a tactical affair went through the bell in a slow 58 seconds. A fast second lap saw Harry finish a creditable sixth in 1.53.78. Southern Athletics League Richard Slade, Ian Lawson and Alicia Bushell went to Abingdon to take part in the Southern Athletics League on the 20th for the Chiltern/Aylesbury composite team. Ian tackled 800m and 1500m and scored PBs of 2.25.80 and 4.56.12. Alicia ran a season’s best of 5.10.01 in 1500m and Richard scored a PB of 15.42.27 in 5000m. BMC Eltham On Wednesday 23rd U20 Angus Williams and U17 Oakley Denson made the trip to south east London for the British Milers Club Regional meeting, both coming away with PBs. Angus was seventh in the 1500m A race in 4.00.53 a narrow PB – surely sub 4 is achievable. Oakley was fifth in the 800m B race in a strong new best of 1.58.39. Loughborough Open Also on the 23rd Loughborough student Emily Alderson (U20) ran 1500m at her local open, a couple of seconds off her season’s best with 5.12.34. Herts ESAA Schools Cup At the Herts Schools Cup match at Watford on the 23rd, Issa Phillips-Pope ran 13.20 in Junior Boys 100m, Matthew Evans ran 4.39.1 in Inter Boys 1500m, Jemma Thomson ran 12.8 in 100m and jumped 4.49m in long jump in Inter Girls, and Emily Ford ran a strong 1500m in Junior Girls 1500m in 5.09.9. BMC Trafford Adam Day won the 800m C race at a BMC Gold Standard at Trafford on Tuesday 29th with 1.54.40. Good Evening from Race Report HQ, where the exciting news of the weekend is that I have ‘mastered’ tree surgery and created some half-decent elderflower cordial in the process. Fortunately, the news from the roads, tracks and trails is far more exciting.
Session booking details are below. But first, a very important message from Trevor Davies... We know some of you have still not renewed your membership for the current year. It is important for you and important for the Club as the Insurance cover for incidents that occur in training with the Club only applies to fully payed up Club members. If you are not sure if you have paid, you can check with Steve Field whose details are on the membership application forms. Steve is handing over the reins of Membership Secretary shortly, so I want to take the opportunity to thank him and his wife Ann for the superb work they have done for the Club in the role for over twenty years. Tuesday 29 June - Session 1 - Speed Endurance, at Botley Road Playing Fields ready for warm up at 7.00pm with Mike Shrive. Parking in Codmore Crescent Cul de Sac off The Braid, Chesham then walk through the alleyway on to the playing fields. Limited to 30 athletes + coach. You must use the booking system and comply with the Covid Risk Assessment. Tuesday 29 June - Session 2 - Endurance Run along Herbert’s Hole, Chesham with Trevor Brawn ready for warm up at 7pm Parking at Town Centre car parks and meeting at the top entrance to the Park off Park Road/Chartridge Lane. Limited to 30 athletes + coach. You must use the booking system and comply with the Covid Risk Assessment. Thursday 1 July - Session 3 - Merchant Taylors School, Moor Park. Track Training for warm up with Mike Shrive ready for warm up at 7.25. The athletes will naturally split into small even pace groups to make it a safe and effective session. The cost is £2 per session with each athlete being invoiced after the last session of the Summer Limited to 28 athletes. You must use the booking system and comply with the Covid Risk Assessment. *Nb This session could also be used for Autumn marathon training based on Hanson’s methodology* How to book into your sessions 1. Athletes must go to this link and check that there are places available at their preferred session(s) - check the number, NOT the percentage of people opted to attend. If you are the first person you will not see any responses 2. Athletes will then need to go to this link to then register their intention and ensure that they have read the COVID19 Risk Assessment. PLEASE NOTE: the COVID-19 Risk Assessment has been amended for current guidance and change in location so you must have another look at it. Several young Chiltern Harriers were taking part for their schools in the English Schools Track and Field Cup at Hillingdon on Tuesday.
In normal years a county round leads to regional finals and a national final, but due to covid, this year sees just county rounds only. The age groups cross normal boundaries: so Juniors are years 7 and 8 (second year U13s and first year U15s), whilst Intermediates are years 9 and 10 (second year U15s and first year U17s). This meant some interesting match ups took place. There were many excellent performances and, as athletes are required to tackle a track event and a field event, several athletes gained good experience in events that they don’t normally attempt. The scoring features a decathlon style scoring system so level of performance more important than finishing position. Junior Girls Olivia Clarke and Alice Peckham both won their 800m races in good times for Chesham Grammar in 2.36.4 and 2.39.9 respectively. Olivia also threw a 10.73m discus and Alice long jumped 3.52m. For Beaconsfield High Lucy Wilkinson ran 2.45.1 in 800m and threw 16.23m in javelin, Jocelyn Davies ran 5.30.0 in 1500m and high jumped 1.20m, and Georgia Potts ran 14.5 in 100m and threw 12.19m in discus. Beth Togneri ran 6.13.9 in 1500m for Pipers Corner and threw 13.92m in discus, whilst Keya Kara ran 6.07.6 in 1500m and threw 3.74m in shot for DCHS. For Wycombe High Ffion Harman ran 5.27.7 in 1500m and helped in the relay team. Inter Girls For Wycombe High Sophie Habgood ran 27.1 in 200m and threw 20.11 in javelin, Sofia Lomas ran 2.36.4 in 800m and long jumped 4.41m, Amber Galley ran 5.50.01 in 1500m and threw a 20.89m discus, and Jo Snelling ran 14.7 in 75m hurdles and helped in the relay. For DCHS Frankie Baxter ran 2.27.2 in 800m and threw 7.58m in shot, Ellie Shield ran 2.34.2 in 800m and threw 12.23m in javelin, Lesedi Nkoane ran 5.01.8 in 1500m and long jumped 3.30m, Maddie Hughes ran 4.55.6 in 1500m and threw 16.53m in discus, and Rosa Williams ran 49.8 in 300m and triple jumped 8.01m. Pippa Holt ran 16.5 in hurdles and helped in the relay. For Chesham Grammar Kayla Best ran 27.5 in the 200m and helped in relay and Gabi Riley ran 14.5 in hurdles and triple jumped 8.27m. Junior Boys In a competitive 1500m Callum Powell won for Chesham Grammar in 4.52.0, with DCGS’s Daniel Munn and Alex Hughes close behind in 4.53.1 and 4.55.8 respectively. Also for DCGS Rory Hilton and Danny Carruthers teamed up in 800m and triple jump with 2.31.6 and 7.29m, and 2.44.7 and 7.99m respectively. Johnny Tunstall won shot with an impressive 11.01m. For RGS Max Roughton ran 5.13.2 in 1500m and high jumped 1.26m. Inter Boys For DCGS Oakley Denson won 800m in 2.05.3 and threw a 26.69m javelin, Isaac Jessop-Tranter ran 4.35.0 in 1500m and helped in relay, John Nickless ran 2.12.3 in 800m and triple jumped 8.75m, and Ethan McCall ran 4.51.2 in 1500m and threw a 25.36m javelin. For RGS Alden Collier won 1500m in 4.26.4 and high jumped 1.50m, and for John Hampden Noah Hobson long jumped 4.99m and helped in relay. Archie Pinder ran 2.10.1 in 800m and threw 15.77m in javelin for Chesham Grammar, and Euan Pinder ran 4.29.3 in 1500m and helped in relay. *****Important message to all those attending our Training Sessions and those looking to do races again shortly. *******
We know some of you have still not renewed your membership for the current year. It is important for you and important for the Club as the Insurance cover for incidents that occur in training with the Club only applies to fully payed up Club members. If you are not sure if you have paid, you can check with Steve Field whose details are on the membership application forms. Steve is handing over the reins of Membership Secretary shortly, so I want to take the opportunity to thank him and his wife Ann for the superb work they have done for the Club in the role for over twenty years. Tuesday 22 June - Session 1 - Speed Endurance, at Botley Road Playing Fields ready for warm up at 7.00pm with Mike Shrive. If you cannot get there by 7.00pm please arrive as early as you can. Parking in Codmore Crescent Cul de Sac off The Braid, Chesham then walk through the alleyway on to the playing fields. Limited to 30 athletes + coach. You must use the booking system and comply with the Covid Risk Assessment. Tuesday 22 June - Session 2 - Endurance Run in Lowndes Park, Chesham with Trevor Brawn ready for warm up at 7pm Parking at Town Centre car parks and meeting at the Toilet Block end of the Park. Limited to 30 athletes + coach. You must use the booking system and comply with the Covid Risk Assessment. Thursday 24 June - Session 3 - Merchant Taylors School, Moor Park. Track Training for warm up with Tamsin Finch (Mike is unavailable) at 7.25. The athletes will naturally split into small even pace groups to make it a safe and effective session. The cost is £2 per session with each athlete being invoiced after the last session of the Summer Limited to 28 athletes. You must use the booking system and comply with the Covid Risk Assessment. Nb This session could also be used for Autumn marathon training based on Hanson’s methodology How to book into your sessions 1. Athletes must go to this link and check that there are places available at their preferred session(s) - check the number, NOT the percentage of people opted to attend. If you are the first person you will not see any responses . 2. Athletes will then need to go to this link to then register their intention and ensure that they have read the COVID19 Risk Assessment. PLEASE NOTE: the COVID-19 Risk Assessment has been amended for current guidance and change in location so you must have another look at it. The track season is hotting up with several events taking place in the middle of the month. Chelmsford Open Isaac Jessop-Tranter dipped under Junior Boys 800m English Schools qualifying for the second time with 2.04.33 at a track night in Chelmsford on June 9th. BMC Grand Prix Three Chiltern athletes were in action in the prestigious British Milers Club Grand Prix at Watford on Saturday 12th. All were tackling 800m. In the Mens E race U23 Harry Cox shattered his PB with a win in a new best of 1.49.79. Harry will go to the England Athletics U23 Champs with confidence. Next up was U23 Cameron Reid in the F race who started well but faded in the last 80m to a solid 1.55.43. Finally Senior Man Will Perkin completed his third race in a week in the D race with his opening 800m of the season. Will came home in 1.52.95.
Herts Schools Track and Field Championships Whilst most Chiltern U15 and U17 athletes were competing at Milton Keynes in the Bucks Schools Champs on Saturday 12th, a small number took part for their schools in the Hertfordshire Schools event at Jarman Park, Hemel Hempstead. Jemma Thomson ran a great race to win the Inter Girls 200m title in a great time of 26.70. In the Junior Girls Izzy Martin won the bronze medal in the 800m in 2.30.5. In Long Jump Mila Luker did well to record a PB of 4.42m to be sixth but back pain spoilt her 100m chances and after a good heat Mila was seventh in the final in 13.8. South of England U20/Senior Mens Championships Adam Day won his first major title with a great win in the SEAA Senior Men’s 800m at Bedford on Sunday 13th. Adam held off Ted Higgins from Bexley to take the win in 1.54.47. In a field of only four Seb Mills was fourth in 2.05.82. Part of this meeting features the SEAA U15/U17 3000m Championships. Isaac Jessop-Tranter finished in silver medal spot in the U15 race in 9.54.97, a very good time on an extremely hot day. This evening Race Report is celebrating the return of parkrun in England. On Friday 11 June parkrun made the announcement that there are now sufficient permissions in place from landowners across the country for events to return on 26 June. And whilst this Race Reporter is very excited for the events’ return, she is wondering whether she will be able to get up in time on a Saturday morning… Last weekend was an impressive weekend for Chiltern Harriers AC’s triathletes. On 5 June, Patrick Barrett completed the TriathlonX “FullX” event. Described as “the world’s toughest ‘Iron Man’, as voted for by 220 Mag, the event takes in 140 miles with almost 17,000 ft of climbing in the beautiful Lake District. It makes me feel a little dizzy just thinking about it. Patrick finished in a total time of 19.43.09, completing 2.4 miles of swimming in Lake Windermere, 112 miles and 12,000 ft of cycle route and a marathon taking in Scafell Pike (almost 5,000 ft). All I can say is ‘tough as nails’.
On Sunday 6 June, Nick Hughes took part in the British Championships for Standard Triathlon in Leeds, clocking a time of 2.16.54 for the 1.5k swim, 36.2k bike and 10k run. Well done! If last weekend was the weekend of Triathlon, this weekend was (almost) all about half marathons. On Saturday 12 June Matt Lawrence and Roger Ellerby took on the distance at Dorney Lake, finishing in very respectable times of 1.51.20 and 2.10.57, respectively. Today, Sunday 13 June, Tom Powell was in half marathon action during the Cheltenham Running Festival, achieving a great time of 1.35.33. Today was also the day of the (always) hilly and (often) hot St Albans Half. This Race Reporter almost can’t believe she is writing this: our very own Aran Davidson was the overall winner of the event, coming home first out of more than 1,500 runners in a brilliant time of 1.12.28. Mike ‘Tiny’ Turney also made an impressive return to racing, coming home 2nd in age category in a time of 1.26.37. There were also brilliant runs from: Simon Conway (1.47.34); Claire Dickinson (2.05.25); Rik Edwards (1.56.54); Fiona Kelleher (1.48.32); Richard Lloyd (2.11.52); Adam Shute (1.22.54); Gemma Stockwell (2.03.56); Tom Wright (1.39.17) and Ed Wright (1.42.23). What brilliant times and a brilliant turnout by Team Green. And finally, Chiltern’s very own ultra man extraordinaire, Dave Bellamy tackled the gruelling South Downs Way 100 (miler). Starting on Saturday 12 June, Dave completed the Centurion event from Winchester to Eastbourne in 26.07.05. Huge congratulations, Dave! Tuesday 15 June - Session 1:
Speed Endurance, (Back to) Botley Road Playing Fields for warm up at 7.00pm with Mike Shrive. If you cannot get there by 7.00pm please arrive as early as you can. Parking in Codmore Crescent Cul de Sac off The Braid, Chesham then walk through the alleyway on to the playing fields. Limited to 28 athletes + coach. You must use the booking system and comply with the Covid Risk Assessment Tuesday 15 June - Session 2: Endurance Run at Fullers Fields with Trevor Brawn meeting ready for warm up at 7pm Parking at Fullers Close or nearby car parks in Chesham NB There may also be a Hanson's marathon training group on the Fullers Close Road Circuit. Limited to 28 athletes + coach. You must use the booking system and comply with the Covid Risk Assessment. Thursday 17 June - Session 3: Merchant Taylors School, Moor Park. Track Training for warm up with Trevor Brawn ( Mike is unavailable) at 7.25. The athletes will naturally split into even pace groups to make it a safe and effective session. *****Nb This session can also be used for Autumn marathon training based on Hanson’s methodology****** The cost is £2 per session with each athlete being invoiced after the last session of the Summer Limited to 28 athletes. You must use the booking system and comply with the Covid Risk Assessment. How to book into your sessions 1. Athletes must go to this link and check that there are places available at their preferred session(s) - check the number, NOT the percentage of people opted to attend. If you are the first person you will not see any responses. 2. Athletes will then need to go to this link to then register their intention and ensure that they have read the COVID19 Risk Assessment. PLEASE NOTE: the COVID-19 Risk Assessment has been amended for current guidance and change in location so you must have another look at it. |
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