Monthly Archive: February 2019

Elsewhere Lauren Goldsmith completed her 96th marathon (and 3rd marathon this year) in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey at the Dirty Dancing Themed Marathon. Lauren finished in 4:48:50.

There were plenty of TAC vests on show today as Thetford runners competed at the Tarpley 10 and 20 mile events in Beyton near Bury St Edmunds. Under clear blue skies in glorious warm February sunshine the club runners put in a great performance on the undulating road courses. Gary Malliband was the first TAC …

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The fourth Cross Country race of the Suffolk League Series took part in a sunny Nowton Park on Sunday. Thetford Athletics Juniors were first to take to the slightly muddy undulating 2.5 mile course and stormed home with some fantastic results. Abigail Clouston was first Thetford girl home in 16:27 and winning the Junior U15 …

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Lauren Goldsmith completed the Marriott’s Way off road marathon which follows the path from Norwich to Aylsham and is supported by the East Anglian Air Ambulance. Lauren finished (with an extra mile detour) in 4:57:22.  

RYSTON RUNNERS CROSS COUNTRY SERIES The fifth installment of the Ryston Runners Cross Country Series was held at Shouldham Warren. Bethany Wilson came 2nd in the U13 Girls 3km race whilst Ben Peck was victorious in the U13 boys race, also contested over 3km, breaking his own course record. The final junior Thetford AC athlete …

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Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Half Marathon Three senior Thetford Athletics Club runners travelled to London to take part in the brand new Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Half Marathon which starts and finishes in the park; home of the 2012 London Olympics. David Loomes finished in 1:29:38 with Jason Elrick to follow in 1:30:51 and a …

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David Loomes and Lauren Goldsmith were in top form at the Barrow 5k at the weekend. David finished in 1st place and also set a new course record in 19:28, Lauren grabbed 2nd female position in 25:41.

ATHLETICS INDOOR COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS Kings Lynn was the venue for the 2019 indoor track and field county championships which also incorporated the Keith Ward Championship event. A contingency of Thetford AC athletes competed and brought back an impressive number of medals and county titles. Competing in his first event since moving into the U13 age …

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Simon and Charlotte Smith travelled to Lincolnshire to take part in the Rauceby Ripper 8.7 mile rugged terrain XC event. With some ice, snow, mud and a ploughed field Simon completed the course in 58:40 to finish 3rd overall and 1st in his age group. Charlotte followed in 1:09:15 for 4th female.

Andrew Smith completed an icy Great Bentley Half Marathon today with a course pb of 1:49:21. Congratulations!