Mud, Mud, Mud!
Mud, Mud, Mud!
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KENT AC NEWS BULLETIN
08 FEBRUARY 2026
Some more results from the week. On Wednesday, Clare Elms ran 5:25:07 in the Ayo Falola Dream Mile at Lee Valley, reclaiming her VW60 world mark. And at the Farnborough Half, Iona Cousland clocked an excellent 1:23:26.
The next big fixture comes on 21st February, with the Cross Country Championships taking place in Sedgefield, County Durham. It’s shaping up to be a great turnout.
And the next next social run is this coming Wednesday!
– Meet from 6:50pm at the Brockley Brewery (Brockley site) and be ready to run from 7pm
– Run a leisurely route followed by drinks if you fancy
– Any belongings can be left at Brockley Brewery if needed!
Lastly, as always, please do send in your results and photos each week – we love seeing what everyone’s been up to!
The final Surrey League fixture of the season took place on a very well-trodden Wimbledon Common, which has taken a real battering after the seemingly non-stop rain throughout January. Underfoot conditions were exactly what you’d expect for a proper season finale – muddy, churned up, and energy-sapping – demanding grit and smart racing from start to finish.
Despite the testing course, our teams rose to the occasion.
The senior women delivered a superb performance once again. Finishing 3rd team on the day, they closed the gap dramatically in the overall standings and secured an impressive 4th place overall in the League — only ever so slightly off 3rd after a season of consistently strong results. It’s a fantastic achievement and a testament to the depth and commitment within the squad.
Dogs welcome too!!
The senior men also put together a solid league campaign, finishing 5th overall. Across the season they’ve battled deep fields and tough conditions, and this final result reflects steady, determined team performances throughout the winter.
A huge thank you to everyone who pulled on the Navy vest and represented the club this Surrey League season. Cross country isn’t always glamorous – especially in a January like this one – but the commitment, camaraderie and resilience on display have been brilliant to see.
We should be really proud of these final results and the way our teams have competed all season. On to the next one.
February
21 – National XC – Sedgefield, County Durham
March
29 – Southern 12 Stage Road Relay – Milton Keynes
April
11 – National 12 Stage Road Relay – Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham
26 – London Marathon
May
16 – SAL – Eltham
20 – Beckenham Relays
June
17 – Dulwich Relays
21 – SAL – Watford
July
19 – SAL – Cambridge
August
8 – SAL – Dartford
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The usual track times are:
Tuesday 17:00 – 20:45
Thursday 17:00 – 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.
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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