Sun, beer and fast running at Parliament Hill
KENT AC NEWS BULLETIN
15 May 2022
NIGHT OF THE 10,000 PBS
There was some fantastic running on the Parliament Track yesterday, as Night of the 10,000 PBs returned for the first time since 2019. Chris Greenwood got the day off to a fantastic start in the opening race, taking the win in 31.49. In what we hope will be tradition more races follow, Chris took home his weight in beer as part of his first place prize (see above).
Lara Bromilow followed in race three, running 37.33 in the afternoon heat and while coming back from an injury. In the last race with Kent AC participation, Ross Braden produced a great final lap to take second place in race five (30.04) after a great battle with Tonbridge’s Ben Cole for much of the race.
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FIRST SAL NEXT WEEK
Our goal this season is to aim for promotion. To achieve this we need to fill out as many events as we can. It’s a great day out and non-scorers are allowed. There really is no minimum standard so please get involved.
This season the traditional scoring system returns and promotion and relegation are back and we should certainly be competing to elevate our status. We will be competing for this honour against the Herne Hill Harriers, London City AC, St Mary’s Richmond and Sutton and District.
To take part you must be a Kent AC member and registered with England Athletics. Those without England Athletics membership can add this on via the club website.
If you are interested in volunteering then that would be very helpful. No experience is needed but those with experience are of course welcome. It is often possible to both compete and do some volunteering.
Any questions then please contact Ian Ellwood ()
Dates for the SAL season
May 22 Carshalton
June 12 Battersea park
July 16 tbc
August 13 tbc
September 10 Reserve date
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UPCOMING RACES
The Bromley 10k and social is coming up on Wednesday 22 June – entries here. There will be drinks afterwards at Broomfields at Bromley Park Football Club. Wednesday is pizza night, perfect for post-race fuelling!
The next club Parkrun will be on 25 June at Burgess Park.
The Dulwich Relays are also back for the first time since 2019 and we are hoping to enter as many Kent teams as possible. The race on Wednesday 15 June is one lap of the Dulwich Parkrun course and teams are made up of three runners. Please contact Jake English to enter.
The next Assembly League fixture will be on Thursday 9 June in Victoria Park (distance 3.5 miles).
Assembly League
June 9 Victoria Park
July 7 Beckenham
August 4 Victoria Park
Club Championships – Road Races
10km – Sri Chimnoy 10k, Battersea Park – Sat 6th Aug
Half Marathon – Big Half, Greenwich – Sun 4th Sep
Marathon – London – Sun 2nd Oct
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NEW MEMBERS
Stanley Christopher
George Hudson
David Lawless
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CLUB KIT SHOP
The Kent AC/New Balance branded kit shop is now open for all club members. Click here to access!
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WIN A TRACK PASS
To be added to the rota simply email Jacqueline/Simon at ( /
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We only need each track attendee to volunteer a couple of times a year to spread the responsibility fairly.
T&Cs for the track pass draw:
All volunteers for the current month will be added into the hat for a draw each month.
The winner will win a free pass for the next calendar month.
Names will be automatically drawn from https://namepicker.net/ (or similar alternative)
The winner can either chose to:
use their free pass within a calendar year
allow their free pass to roll down to another volunteer
annual pass holders can nominate another club member if they cannot make use of the pass themselves
No refunds/discounts will be provided in place of the free monthly pass.
Volunteers will only be eligible to win a pass once every three months.
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TRACK, TRACK, TRACK
Buy your track pass here.
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 £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