Easter is a busy time for athletes interested in competition. In our area, the Beagles have access to some great events such as the Watford Open and the Havering AC Spring event.

At a glance

  • Olivia Forrest (U15) finished 11th overall, 2nd female and 1st U18 girl in 20:51.46 at the Crown-2-Crown 5K at Langdon Hills on Good Friday.
  • On Easter Monday at the Colchester Fast 1 Mile and Fast 5k, Olivia and Isabel Forrest finished first and second in both events, with Olivia setting a mile PB of 5.46 and a 5K PB of 19.14.
  • At Havering AC’s Spring open on 9 April, all five Beagles who competed recorded new PBs.
  • Olivia Forrest won the U15 1500m in 5:00.65, and Isabel Forrest was second in the U13 1500m in 5:17.02.
  • Nicole Hawkins was second in the U13 800m in 2:37.12, and Justin Waithe was 4th in the 100m with a new PB of 13.25.

So… we may have only been going a short time but some of our athletes are already recording amazing results.

Havering AC Sprint Open

On the 9th April, five of our athletes took to the track for Havering AC’s Spring open event – all five performed above expectations achieving new PBs at the event.

Nicole and Katie Hawkins took on the u13 800m – Nicole came second in the race with 2:37.12 and Katie finished in 2:55.46. Isabel Forrest competed in the u13 1500m finishing second in 5:17.02. Olivia Forrest ran in the u15 1500m finishing first in 5:00.65.

Justin Waithe, one of our SM sprinters, competed in the 100M finishing 4th in a new PB of 13.25.

Well done to all and thanks to Havering for a great first track event of the season.

Crown 2 Crown

On Good Friday Olivia Forrest (u15) took on the notoriously challenging Crown-2-Crown 5K Event organised by the Pitsea Striders at Langdon Hills. In unusually hot conditions, Olivia finished 11th overall, 2nd female and 1st u18 girl in a time of 20:51.46.

Colchester Fast 1 Mile and Fast 5k 2022

On Easter Monday two of our athletes went to Active Training World’s Colchester Event. Olivia and Isabel Forrest took on both the 1 mile and 5K events. Treating the 1 mile as a warm up, the girls finished in first and second positions with a new mile PB of 5.46 for Olivia and 5.51 for Isabel. In the 5K the girls also finished first and second with a new 5K PB for Olivia of 19.14 and for Isabel 19.28.

See what’s up next for fixtures and event here. Check out results from previous events here.

Frequently asked questions

How did Brentwood Beagles do at the Havering AC Spring open in April 2022?

Five Beagles competed on 9 April 2022 and all five set new PBs. Olivia Forrest won the U15 1500m in 5:00.65, while Nicole Hawkins and Isabel Forrest were second in the U13 800m and U13 1500m.

How did Olivia Forrest do at the Crown-2-Crown 5K in April 2022?

Olivia Forrest finished 11th overall, 2nd female and 1st U18 girl in 20:51.46 at the Pitsea Striders event at Langdon Hills on Good Friday, in unusually hot conditions.

What happened at the Colchester Fast 1 Mile and Fast 5k in April 2022?

Olivia and Isabel Forrest finished first and second in both the 1 mile and the 5K. Olivia set PBs of 5.46 and 19.14, and Isabel set PBs of 5.51 and 19.28.

Who ran the 100m for Brentwood Beagles at Havering in April 2022?

Senior men’s sprinter Justin Waithe finished 4th in the 100m in a new PB of 13.25 at Havering AC’s Spring open on 9 April 2022.