Name: Thetford AC Press Officer
Date registered: 3rd May 2018
Jul 15
Charlotte and Simon Smith travelled to Woodhorn Museum (near Newcastle) to take part in the Triathlon England Standard Distance Championships at the weekend. The standard distance race (1500m lake swim, 28 mile bike and 6 mile run) was held at the museum sight where the fast and furious bike course incorporated a scenic coastal …
Jul 12
The stunning grounds of Holkham Hall set the scene for the Holkham Middle Distance 70.3 Triathlon at the weekend. Three TAC athletes took part in the swim, bike, run event consisting of a 1900m lake swim, 56 mile undulating bike course and a 13.1 mile rolling run around the Holkham estate. Conditions were warm …
Jul 05
Gary Malliband has been in action twice in the last month – firstly in the Nottingham 70.3 triathlon (postponed from 2020) after a long wait due to covid and a lot of training Gary was finally able to take part in the event which consisted of a 1900m swim, 56 mile bike and 13.1 mile …
Jun 15
After a chilly May, temperatures warmed up at the weekend for Linda Cusack who took part in the Norwich Half Marathon. Under blue skies and 25 degrees Linda finished 1st in her age group in a time of 2:15:26
Jun 08
Simon Smith was at Grafham Water at the weekend taking part in the Grafham Middle Distance Triathlon. In his first triathlon in 2 years (due to covid) it was great to be back racing at the event which consisted of a 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike and 13.1 mile run. Weather conditions were ideal …
Jun 05
Gary Malliband took part in his first triathlon of the year in Bedford. It was warm dry and cloudy for the 1500m lake swim, 40km country lane bike course and 10km trail run. Gary triumphed to 1st place in his age group in a time of 2:35:08
May 19
TAC athletes Gary Malliband and Jason Elrick competed in the Ely Duathlon. The event hosted some typical weather of late including a chilly wind which was sure to be felt on the bike course around the fens. Gary completed the 5k run, 25k bike and 5k run course in a time of 1:28:53 for 9th …
May 06
On a chilly, windy April evening TAC runners were finally able to get back to racing at the Snetterton 5 and 10k track races. Fastest Thetford runner in the 10k was Gary Malliband finishing in 41:35 for a new PB and 19th place in his age group. He was followed shortly after by Chris Greenough …
Apr 21
Racing was back over the weekend at the National British Duathlon Championships in Yorkshire. Held at the Croft racing circuit the standard distance race comprised of a 10k run, 40k bike followed by a 5k run. Race conditions were perfect with warm temperatures and light winds. The course included some fast laps of the race …
Mar 18
Linda Cusack completed the Stowmarket half marathon on Sunday 15th March. It was a breezy day with head wind and cross winds during the first half of the race but a nice tail wind for the final few miles. Linda finished in a time of 1:47:03 gaining her 1st in her age group and 138th …
