Name: Thetford AC Press Officer
Date registered: 3rd May 2018
Jan 09
It was race 2 in the Suffolk Cross Country League held in Woodbridge that brought home some great results for Thetford AC. In the Junior 2 mile race it was Jake Dorbin and Bethany Wilson both finishing 2nd in their age groups (U13) in 12:10 and 14:00. For the Seniors it was Karl Wright home …
Dec 09
It was round 3 at the Ryston Cross Country Series at the weekend. Thetford runners braved the chilly conditions for some superb performances through the forest. For the U15’s it was local stars James and Ben Peck who came 1st and 2nd in 9:40 and 9:41, in the U13 Boys it was Jake Dorbin and …
Nov 25
Seven Thetford Athletics Club members took part in the off-road Breckland 10k at the weekend. The course incorporates, mud, tracks, hills and bridleways and Thetford’s first runner back was Jason Elrick in 42:59. He was followed by Richard Crewe 45:23, Peter Elliott 50:03, Shirley Standley 55:20, Kayleigh Bailey 1:03:56, Graham Wade 1:05:48 and Heidi Smith …
Nov 19
Several Thetford Senior runners achieved PB’s at the weekend at the Long Sutton 10k. First back for Thetford was Jason Elrick 41:25 followed by Richard Crewe 43:20, Neil Vendy 46:27, Nicolas Jones 46:53 PB, Nik Greenough 48:04, Andrew Smith 48:05, Andy Fleet 49:45, Carri Vendy 51:05 PB, Kayleigh Bailey 54:54, Becky Burris 1:13:44
Nov 18
Peter Elliott and Jennie Chamberlain were the sole TAC representatives at the 11th Annual Adnams 10k in Southwold on 17/11/19. Peter finished in a new PB time of 42:09 placing him 69th from 771 and 8th in his age group with Jennie finishing in a time of 1:00:24 in race position 595 and 33rd in her age group.
Nov 17
Thetford runners were met with muddy conditions in the first race of the Suffolk League Cross Country Series. Framlingham Castle was the picturesque backdrop to set the scene for the Juniors who were first off on the 2 mile course. Daniel Clouston came home in 5th in the U13 boys in 15:06, Bethany Wilson was …
Nov 12
Thetford AC’s Kevin Vaughan (pictured centre back) attended the Ryston 9k XC race on Sunday and discovered that it was his 100th run at Ryston. Kevin has been a regular competitor at the Cross Country race series over the years winning many many times on individual races and also in the overall age group race …
Nov 11
It was the second race in the Ryston Cross Country series on Sunday at Shouldham Woods near King’s Lynn. For Thetford AC it was a great turnout in chilly conditions with the Junior athletes running first. Poppy Findlay competing for the under 9’s in the 800m finished in 12th place in 4:09, in the same …
Oct 31
Linda Cusack and Peter Elliot were the only TAC members to compete in the Trowse 10k on Sunday 27th October on a beautiful sunny day, perfect running conditions. Peter earned himself a new 10k pb with a time of 42:29 finishing 4th in his age category placed 78th overall. Linda also secured herself a new 10k …
Oct 30
Simon and Charlotte Smith were successful in securing podium positions at their last race of the season at Eton Dorney Lakes. They took part in the Sprint Duathlon consisting of a 5k run, 20k bike followed by another 5k run. Simon finished 2nd overall in a time of 1:13:20 and Charlotte was 1st female in …
