We have made it to the end of the year! We hope all of our athletes and their families had a lovely, relaxing and restful festive break ahead of another busy year. December may have been one of our quieter months but we still saw some brilliant events from our Beagles with all the details below.
Essex Vets Cross Country Championships
The Essex Vets cross country championships races all took place over 8km in Epping Forest. The first race of v50+ men saw Simon Knightbridge finish 20th overall and 14th in his age category with his time of 34:09. Also running brilliantly was Stuart Crowther who 46th in the same race, and 13th in his age group – 36:55.
The V40/45 men’s race saw a full Beagles team with Robin Smith finishing 10th overall and 10th in his age group – 30:38, Alex Young 13th overall and a brilliant 2nd in his age group – 31:16, Jamie Smith, 40th overall and 24th in his age group – 35:40 and Ben Morgan, 50th overall and 30th in his age group – 40:13. The team were a superb 5th overall!
English Schools Cup Final
The prestigious English schools cross country cup final took place in Rugby with our Beagles running in their school teams having qualified through two local rounds. In the junior girls race over 2.65km, Isobel Larner finished 33rd in 11:10. Whilst in the junior boys race over 2.65km, Max Cheetham was 43rd in 10:25 and Rafi Mather was 135th in 11:23. The inter girls race over 2.95km saw Esme Thomas finish 34th in 12:02 and in the senior girls race over 3.4km, Zara Morley finished 16th in 13:28 and Daisy Middlemiss finished 107th in 16:06. Finally the senior boys race over 5.1km, saw Jude Hearn finish 60th in 18:11. Well done all – a great experience!
Boxing Day Crown to Crown
The Boxing Day Pitsea Running Club crown to crown 5k saw the race victory taken by Max Sanderson in 16:40, Summer Smith finishing as first female in 18:09 and Matthew Jones as first U18 male in 18:39.
Also joining us at the event and running brilliantly were Scott Brooks (18:07), Robin Smith (18:14), Ollie Johnson (19:02), Kurt Brooks (19:45), Zara Morley (19:50), Olivia Forrest (20:30), Craig Morley (21:01), Stuart Crowther (21:38) Adam Armour (22:36) and Isabel Forrest (23:09). Well done too to Jo Morley!
Also a huge congratulations to Zara Morley and Ollie Johnson who picked up their champion of champions trophies for their performances throughout the crown to crown season.
Middlesex Cross Country Championships
The Middlesex cross country championships saw a brilliant run by Sophia Davies in the U13 girls race to finish 1st by over 20 seconds. Sister Isabella also ran well finishing 17th. Sophia picked up the championship trophy which was previously won by Olympian Georgia Bell!
SEAA Middle Distance Indoors
A new event at Lee Valley this year was the Middle Distance Open. Congratulations to the Beagles who embraced this opportunity – George Bangs was first U15 boy with a new 1500m PB of 4:29.0, Amalie Twydell was 3rd U15 girl over 1500m in 5:22.12 and Jude Hearn was 3rd U17 boy over 1500m in 4:21.89. And over 3000m it was double Beagles gold – in the U15 girls race Sophie Bickerstaff was incredibly strong beating all the U17 women too, with her run of 10:33.41, whilst Max Sanderson took 20 seconds off his indoor best with a brilliantly determined effort of 8:34.40.
Essex Sportshall – Round 3
Congratulations to all the Beagles who competed in the 3rd and final round of the Essex Sportshall event – it’s been great to see your performances and progression over this series. And an even bigger congratulations to our Beagles who have qualified to represent Essex in the regional final – Evie Foley, Milena Nevill, Alex Smith, Oliver Nevill, Rafi Mather, Daniel Ayandare and Natanya Itiola.
Natanya Itiola (U13) – Standing Long Jump 1st – 2.08m, Vertical Jump 1st – 51, Speed Bounce 1st – 76, 2 lap race 1st – 22.8
Macey Pitts (U13) – Standing Long Jump – 1.88m, Standing Triple Jump – 4.42m, Vertical Jump – 45, Speed Bounce – 63, Obstacle Race – 23.9, 2 lap race – 25.9
Emily Brewington (U13) – Speed Bounce – 65, Obstacle Race – 24.2, 6 lap race 1st – 1:30.5
Evie Foley (U11) – Standing Long Jump – 1.67m, Vertical Jump – 40, Hi Stepper 3rd – 14.6, Target Throw 3rd – 10, Speed Bounce 3rd – 46, Javelin – 7.5m, Obstacle Race – 22.9, Balance Beam – 55, Over under race – 21.7, 2 lap race – 26.6
Milena Nevill (U11) – Standing Long Jump – 1.65m, Standing Triple Jump 3rd – 5.05m, Vertical Jump – 40, Speed Bounce – 45, Over under race – 3rd – 20.2
Daniel Ayandare (U13) – Shot 2nd – 6.98m, Standing Long Jump 1.97m, Vertical Jump – 45, 4 lap race 2nd – 58.9, 2 lap race – 24.1
Max Cheetham (U13) – Standing Long Jump 1st – 2.49m, Standing Triple Jump 1st – 7.55m, Vertical Jump 1st – 65, 4 lap race 1st – 49.6, 2 lap race 1st – 21.7
Oliver Nevill (U13) – Standing Long Jump 2.00m, Standing Triple Jump 6.24m, Vertical Jump – 44, Speed Bounce 1st – 78, Obstacle Race – 21.2, 2 lap race – 24.6
Rafi Mather (U13) – Standing Long Jump 1.93m, Standing Triple Jump 5.30m, Vertical Jump – 45, Speed Bounce 2nd – 74, 4 lap race 2nd – 52.9, 6 lap race 1st – 1:25.3
BFTTA Open
Another strong set of performances by Max Cheetham at the latest BFTTA open event in Lee Valley. Now running as a U15, Max had two good runs over 60m – 7.73 and 7.80. We were also very impressed by VM Stuart Carter’s 60m – breaking his own personal best to run 8.18.
Lee Valley December Open
Well done to U17 thrower, Eleanor Angeli who competed in the shot put at the Lee Valley Open with a best effort of 7.46m.
Runthrough 10km
Huge congratulations to U17 Matthew Jones on his brilliant 10km effort, a superb PB of 38:41.
Parkrun & junior parkrun roundup (6/7 December)
At Brentwood parkun, Simon Knightbridge finished 2nd (20:45), with Cameron Young picking up a new PB in 5th (21:55). Camilla Nash and Nora Heidemans ran together and finished 43rd / 44th (30:54 and 30:56), whilst Sarah Goodey was 48th (31:15). Over at Raphaels, race walkers Emma Dyos and Stuart Bennett did a great job finishing 184th / 219th (31:17/34:00). In Billericay, Mark Tredgett was 2nd (18:30), Elliot Worth was 4th (20:09) with Luca Tredgett just behind in 5th (20:11). Poppy Horton was 75th (27:19). At the brand new parkrun at ARU Writtle, Will Gazzard finished 6th 19:02, with Matt Norris 52nd (23:43).
Our juniors were running brilliantly at their events on Sunday. At Hutton Rec, Alexandra Johnston was 4th (9:26), with Jessica Thomson 5th (9:55) and Joshua Thomson 6th (10:02). Whilst over at Harrow Lodge, Emily Brewington was first finisher (7:58), with sister Freya Brewington 8th (9:28).
Parkrun & junior parkrun roundup (13/14 December)
The second running of the ARU Writtle parkrun saw Izzy Young finish 15th (19:20) and Cameron Young 23rd (19:53). At Wickford, Kurt Brooks finished 2nd (19:05) with Elliot Worth 4th (20:01). At Hockley Woods, Poppy Horton finished 84th (33:46) whilst at Brentwood it was a first place finish, and PB, for Matthew Jones (19:55) with Aidan Kerr 11th (22:53), Theo Rowles 20th (24:12) and Dylan Hussain finishing 25th (24:41). At Harrow Lodge, Jude Deal was 5th (21:25) and over at Raphael Mark Tredgett was first finisher (17:52). Also running brilliantly at that parkrun were Luca Tredgett 13th (19:37), Emily Brewington 18th (20:25), Keith Thornton 21st (20:52), Ezra Gooch 75th (24:15), Sean Gooch 76th (24:16) and our race walkers, Emma Dyos 185th (31:00) and Stuart Bennett 209th (33:17).
On Sunday, at Harrow Lodge, Freya Brewington was showing real consistency week on week, finishing 8th again (9:35). Whilst at Hutton Rec, Alexandra Johnston finished 2nd (9:30), with Liam Worth the first male finisher in 3rd (9:30) and Margot Zaayman in 7th (10:30).
Parkrun & junior parkrun roundup (20/21 December)
A wide range of events for our Saturday parkrunners this week – starting at Wickford where Scott Brooks was the first finisher (17:48), Mark Tredgett was 2nd (18:06), Luca Tredgett was 8th (20:21) and Mason Tredgett was 42nd (23:46). Over at Writtle, Amalie Twydell was the first female finisher (20:20) with Oliver Weston-Stokes 32nd (21:36). At Rushmoor parkrun, Stuart Crowther was 31st (20:22) and at Harrow Lodge, Robert Barke was 15th (22:11). At Brentwood Aidan Kerr finished 6th (23:05), Liam and Elliot Worth were running together and finished 36th / 37th (both 27:53) and Ethan Wilson was 48th (30:38). In Chelmsford, Cameron Young finished 37th (20:23) with Emily Young 301st (27:16) and over at Billericay, Sophie Bickerstaff was the first finisher with a new PB (18:33). Maldon Prom saw a visit from Keith Thornton (22:08) and, finally, at Raphaels Matthew Jones finished 2nd with a new PB (17:45). Also running brilliantly there were Simon Knightbridge 7th (18:39), Emily Brewington 16th with a new PB (19:41), Jamie Smith 17th (19:42), Aria Sabado 20th with a new PB (20:03), Harry Collier 169th (28:37), Stuart Bennett 187th (29:34) and Emma Dyos 213th (30:57).
For our junior events, at Harrow Lodge it was a new PB for Willow Smith who also finished first female (8:07). Harry Collier outsprinted brother Jack Collier to the line finishing 14th / 15th respectively (9:21/9:29). Finley Smith was 17th (9:36) and Poppy Monk was 22nd (9:49). Over at Hutton Rec, Robert Barke was the first finisher (9:01) with Elise Gosling first female finisher (9:14). Well done too to Chloe Thomson 5th (9:31), Jessica Thomson 6th (9:35), Ted Lobo 7th (10:05), Nadia Price 9th (10:15), Sophie Lobo 10th (10:17), Margot Zaayman 13th (10:47), and Izzy Lobo 19th (11:19).
Parkrun & junior parkrun roundup (Christmas Day)
Just a few Christmas Day runners out at parkrun – well done to all of those! At Billericay, Elliot Worth was 7th (19:58), Oscar Gander 15th (20:47) and Keith Thornton 25th (21:30).
The only junior event taking place was Harrow Lodge which saw Blossom Smith finish first and pick up a superb Christmas Day PB (7:26). Emily Brewington was 4th (8:00), Willow Smith 5th (8:33) and Freya Brewington 8th (10:10).
Parkrun & junior parkrun roundup (27/28 December)
Lots of variety in the Saturday parkruns this week as people travelled for Christmas! In Bury St Edmunds, Elliot Worth was 17th (20:42), at Millfield, Sophie Bickerstaff was first female (18:42) and at Chelmsford Poppy Horton was 241st (26:55). At Writtle, Adam Armour finished 37th (21:46) with Emma Dyos 164th (30:27) and in Wickford, Lianne Esterhuysen was 19th (21:47) with Daniel Esterhuysen 134th (29:36). At Brentwood, Heidi Woodley was first female (20:32) with Simon Knightbridge 6th (20:48), Edward Garwood 8th (21:43), Jude Deal 13th (22:18), Cameron Young 15th (22:37), Callum Goodey 17th (23:10), and Bailee Abrahams 79th (31:33). In Billericay, Scott Brooks was first finisher (17:35) with Mark Tredgett 3rd (18:39), Kurt Brooks 4th (18:48), Oscar Gander 13th (21:03), Luca Tredgett 16th (21:22), Cameron Kidd 33rd with a new PB (22:31) and Mason Tredgett 70th (24:25). Finally, at Raphaels, Aria Sabado was first female with a new PB (19:59), Emily Brewington 19th (20:13), Harry Collier 98th with a new PB (25:51), Freya Brewington 193rd (30:51) and Stuart Bennett 226th (33:12).
On to our junior events, and at Harrow Lodge it was another female first finish for Willow Smith (8:15). Brothers Bertie and Sid Allen both picked up new PB’s finishing 8th and 9th with identical times (9:43) and Finley Smith was 17th (9:53). Lake Meadows had a quiet month for Beagles but a huge turnout this week! Well done to Oscar Gander who was the first finisher (7:35) and to Isobel Larner who was first female finisher with a new PB (7:38). Also picking up new PBs were Isabelle Holme in 4th (7:51), Jack Larner in 12th (9:03) and Mia Holme in 20th (9:29). Jack and Harry Collier both visited the course for the first time finishing 29th and 30th (10:17 / 10:20). Well done too to Sage Kernohan, 44th (12:32). And a good turnout at Hutton Rec too with a déjà vu feeling to last week’s results! Robert Barke was the first finisher (8:30) with Elise Gosling 4th (9:31). Joshua Barke was 5th (9:43) with Jessica Thomson 7th (9:50), Chloe Thomson 8th (9:52), and Joshua Thomson 10th (10:05).
Well done to all our parkrun representatives. Can we please remind you that we can only pick up your results in the parkun club report if you register yourself as being part of the club in your parkrun profile. Unfortunately, the automatic club report only works on the Saturday parkruns so we are unable to spot performances at junior parkruns beyond the local ones we monitor (Harrow Lodge, Hutton Rec., Chelmsford, Lake Meadows, Great Notley and Northlands). Feel free to contact us if you need help setting up your profile or if you want to tell us about your runs further afield.
Just for fun…
A peek behind the curtain at some Proprioception training completed by some of our enthusiastic endurance athletes between Christmas and New Year. In total, the session took in 435m of total elevation!
Coming up
A busy start to the year with the Essex XC championships, SEAA XC Championships, SEAA indoor championships and London Indoor Games amongst many other opportunities! Good luck to all.