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Please see this week’s update for Kent AC members – 16/02/25–
KENT AC NEWS BULLETIN
16 February 2025
Let’s recap on a week of results.
Last Sunday, at the VAC and EMAC Indoor Track and Field Championships held at Lee Valley, Emily Murray won gold in the triple jump as well as the high jump and silver in the long jump. She came home with new PBs of 9.30m in the triple jump and 4.15m in the long jump.
Post PBs
At the Battersea 10k yesterday morning, Owen Hind came fourth in 29:21, followed by Chris Busaileh in 32:16 and Rich Giles in 35:16. Andrea Barber crossed the line in 43:20.
Vic Cartwright fancied another muddy race up north, scoring third woman at the Temple Newsam Ten.
Like mother, like daughter
Hampton Court Half Marathon
Steve Mowll – 86:17
Teresa Murphy – 86:20
Sally Urquhart – 95:51
Khawaja Shahabuddin – 1:53:28
Official times are to be confirmed but we know it is a
well deserved PB for Steve!
Race buddies
Kent AC in Hampton Court
Some of our junior athletes took part in the Sutcliffe 60s this afternoon. Great results for the indoor track season!
Hurdles
Mack Atanda – 10.32
Claudia Rigby – 10.17
Sprints
Cheryl Adjadi – 8.65, 8.63
Mack Atanda – 8.57, 8.48
Amalya Hunte – 8.55, 8.58
Ka’liyah Smith – 9.37, 9.33
Jeffrey Senoo – 7.77, 7.73
Tyler Woode – 7.74, 7.70
Also at the Momentum Sports Sprints, Zac Murray ran a PB of 8:90 in the 60m.
Meanwhile, a casual Sunday for Clare Elms at Lee Valley, led her to setting a world indoor W60 1500m record of 5:03.1.
Congrats to everyone who raced this weekend!
There are still five numbers available for our monthly club draw. It costs £6 a month (annual cost £72) with the chance to win £250 and the surplus going to help fund the club. Contact David here if you would like to try your luck and take a number.
In preparation for the outdoor season, there will be a FUN tournament for our juniors, taking place on 25th and 27th February. Please support those taking part by either cheering them on or volunteering at the events.
For more information or to put your name down as a volunteer, please contact Jane Treasure here.
Before you read on, save the date for our next pacing takeover at Dulwich parkrun on Saturday 8th March.
More details to follow soon.
“We are all runners, some just run faster than others. I never met a fake runner.” – Bart Yasso
The Welfare team have received more than one complaint recently regarding track etiquette and poor behaviour on the track. A friendly reminder of running track etiquette – lets be safe and respectful of everyone using it.
A reminder of the guidance is on the website here.
It’s the big one: the National is being held next weekend at Parliament Hill, London. After last year’s fiasco of last-minute cancellation, the premier XC race being close to public transport and actual paved car parking, means everyone can once again do battle alongside the bravest and best in the country.
If you’re available on 22nd February and want to watch the event and contribute, the organisers have a call out for marshalls. Please contact Ben Noad here.
Road Relays Season is on the horizon and we’re so ready for it!
Dates for your diaries are:
Sunday 30 March for the Southerns in Milton Keynes and Saturday 12th April for the Nationals in Sutton Coldfield.
If you’re interested in running in either (or both!) please add your name to the sign up sheet linked below or reach out to Alexa Parker for the women and Chris Busaileh for the men. They’re great events and always a lovely day out, especially the Nationals which is always lovely weather (without fail for the last 10 years).
For the women, teams are of 6 and the legs are about 5k in length. For the men, it’s 12 legs; 6 long of around 8k and 6 short which around 5k.
We’d love to take two teams to each event (at least two to the Southerns). The teams do NOT have to be the same teams at both events, so if you are only available for one date that’s fine.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vAoITRlS9VS9GNSEcWv6TyCFh8pNqtCAG1KUFg-Se_4/edit
(please note that the dates marked tbc are provisional)
February
22 – National XC – Parliament Hill
March
30 – 12/6 Stage Southern Road Relay Championships – Milton Keynes
April
3 – Assembly League – Beckenham Place Park
12 – 12/6 National Road Relays – Sutton Coldfield
26 – KYAL – Ashford
27 – London Marathon
May
1 – Assembly League – Victoria Park
10 – (provisional date, tbc) Ladywell 10000/100
17 – SAL – Dartford
18 – KYAL – Norman Park (Bromley)
29 – (tbc) Early summer meet
June
5 – Assembly League – Crystal Palace Park
22 – SAL – Woodford Green
July
3 – Assembly League – Sutcliffe Park
5 – KYAL – Medway Park
13 – SAL – Eltham
26 – (tbc) Ron Hale Open
August
7 – Assembly League – Victoria Park
16 – KYAL – Dartford
30 – SAL – Basildon
September
4 – Assembly League – Beckenham Place Park
7 – Big Half – London
11 – (tbc) Late Summer Meet
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The usual track times are:
Tuesday 17:30 – 20:45
Thursday 18:00 – 20:30
Sunday 09:00 – 11:30
Please note that individuals are permitted to do their own sessions during club opening times, but coached group sessions continue to take priority.
Track Pass – Juniors
Please purchase your £6.50 junior monthly track pass in advance here. When purchasing the track pass can parents/guardians please enter the athlete’s name when completing the transaction.
Please see a helpful FAQs guide here
The Alex Yee Arena has opening hours dedicated to the public. While during these times the Kent AC track pass is not valid, members can pay for an individual session.
Session times are:
Monday: 07:00 -15:00
Tuesday – Thursday: 1300 -1700
Friday: 07:00 – 15:00
Saturday – Sunday: 09:00-15:00
Price:
Adult resident: £2.70
Adult non resident: £3.00
Junior (U16): £1.30
The Kent AC track pass continues to be required for training on Tues/Thurs evenings and Sunday mornings.
Track staff have encouraged people to double check the opening hours before their training session, as they may occasionally be closed for school sport days and football friendlies. Hours can be checked here. This will likely suit members who can’t make training sessions but would like to train in the morning/lunchtime/evening.
Pay as you go fees can either be paid via cash to the desk or using the Better app (note: staff are working to add the sessions to the app).
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