Cross Country Roundup
KENT AC NEWS BULLETIN
16 JANUARY 2022
SURREY LEAGUE RESULTS AND A CALL TO ARMS FOR THE NATIONALS
In the men’s race, XC and club legend John Gilbert ran a strong race for 3rd place (and first V40) with Owen Hind backing up his bronze at last week’s Kent County champs with 10th place.
In the women’s race, Katie Rowland continued her brilliant XC season with an 11th place in a strong field followed by Sarah Hanley (24th) and Alexa Parker (38th).
There were some fantastic performances in the junior races with Mei Eden-Green (44th) and Alice Hales (51st) in the U13 girls race and Olly Buck (16th), Theo Gaymes (30th) and Guy Barnett (71st) in the U15/U17 boys race. A well deserved result for Olly Buck for the way he attacked the race, coming 7th in the U15s.
At the time of writing the team scores are yet to be finalised.All results can be found here.
We have one last Surrey League fixture on 19 February at Effingham Common and it would be fantastic to see as may runners out as we can for all teams. Even if you are yet to run a XC this season or are new to the club, please consider running.
National XC on Sat 26 February at Parliament Hill
The pinnacle of the XC calendar, the Nationals are fast approaching. Entries close 28 January, so please look out for more details in a separate email to come and keep the date free for a great day of running.
A reminder that to enter XC races please contact:
Sarah Hanley () – Senior Women
Dan Pettitt () – Senior Men
John Barron () – Juniors
Entries are £10 per runner so whilst we encourage participation, please only enter if you intend to run.
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CLUB HILLY FIELDS PARKRUN MEET-UP
Parkrun is a weekly, timed 5k event where everyone is encouraged to come and run at their own pace. The event is free but to get an official time you do need to sign up for an account and bring along your barcode. More details can be found at parkrun.org.uk.
Club vests and kit encouraged!
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ON THE TRACK
Please make sure you buy your new track pass here.
Purchasing an annual pass gives you 12 months for the price of 11 months.
The usual track times are:
Tuesday 17:15 – 20:45
Thursday 18:30 – 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.
Please purchase your January £5 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
Group spreadsheets to register for sessions (links for payment this month and FAQs also here):
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NEW MEMBERS
James Murray
Chris Morriss
Jacob Bruzzaniti
Philip Wallaby
Mimi MacDonald
Dunya Vezey
Priscilla Adu-Bobie
Stuart Coe
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