Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers Weekly Newsletter Thursday 1 February 2024

Posted on 01/02/202405/02/2024 by sbharriers

Happy Birthday from Thursday 1 February to Wednesday 7 February – Emma Ania, Nii Barnor, Jessica-Charlie Bennett, Philip Cunningham, Sophie Forbes-Laird, Bethan Hale, Pharrell Harewood, Carole Harris, Malika Hislop-Ellis, Chinwe Iwunze, Gracie Jenvey, Toby Laycock, Michael Ohioze, Daniel Onochie-Williams, Victor Paiusco, Rachael Pearlman, Aimee Porter, Holly Ryan, Maisie Taylor, Glen Quayle, Jordan Watson-Brown, Gary Wilson and Daniel Winfield

NEW CLUB RECORD – Congratulations to EMILY NEWNHAM who in her first race as an Under 23, ran a superb indoor time of (54.48i) in Sabadell, Spain on 27 January. This eclipsed MARILYN OKORO’S (54.99i) set in Sheffield on 26 February 2005.

NEW CLUB RECORD – Congratulations to EVELYNE FONTEYNE added 5cm to her previous best, set and Under 23 High Jump personal best (1.81mi) in Cardiff on 28 January. This eclipsed CLAIRE MCGARVEY’S (1.78mi) set in Birmingham on 27 February 2022.

NEW CLUB RECORD – Congratulations to HOLLY RYAN who lowered her own Under 15 Indoor 300m club record with a time of (41.81) at Lee Valley on 28 January, her previous record was (42.16) on 14 January. This also moves HOLLY up from No.3 to No.1 on the SBH all-time top 10.

CROSS COUNTRY CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP – Congratulations to the final 7 club champions, which were won at the Southern XC Championships last Saturday, these are the 7 – Under 13 Boys EDWARD PASCAL, Under 15 Boys ARTHUR PHILLIPS, Under 17 Men GIANLEO STUBBS, 9 Miles Senior Men DYLAN EVANS, Under 13 Girls AIMEE PORTER, Under 15 Girls POSIE SHAW and Under 20 Women EVIE WINSTON.

Link to the final club championship winners – SBH Cross Country Club Championship Winners 2023-2024 Updated 27-01-24 Final Issue

NOW OPEN TO ENTER, HERTFORDSHIRE, MIDDLESEX AND KENT INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place at Lee Valley on Saturday 16 March and Sunday 17 March, for all age-groups excluding U13s.
Link to Hertfordshire online entries – https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions?cc=GBR&page=0&from=2024-03-01&to=2024-03-30
Link to Middlesex entries online – https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/?o=&page=7&date__gte=&date__lte=&type=&q=&country_id=&uses_ot=on
Link to Kent entries online – http://kcaa.org.uk/onlineregs/newmeeting9.php?MeetID=1
Link to Middlesex full fixture information – Middlesex Indoor Championships 16-03-24
Closing Dates for Hertfordshire, Middlesex and Kent is Friday 1 March
Note: You will have to enter yourself and pay the appropriate entry fee

SHAFTESBURY BARNET HARRIERS SUBSCRIPTIONS – Our new Club year started on 1 October 2023. The current SBH annual subscription is £80 and the current England Athletics annual registration from 1 April 2023 is £17. The current total is £97 and should be paid NOW to; ACCOUNT NAME: SHAFTESBURY BARNET HARRIERS, BANK: HSBC, ACCOUNT NUMBER: 41308378, SORT CODE: 400426 – Please advise GEOFF MORPHITIS by email (geoffrey.morphitis@capeandd.com) when payment has been made.

FEBRUARY AND MARCH INDOOR FIXTURES NOW OPEN TO ENTER – The following 6 fixtures are now open for you to enter – 11 February VAC and EMAC championships, 14 February Lee Valley Middles Distance open meeting, 17-18 February British Masters championships, 23-25 February BUCS championships, 2-3 March Essex and Eastern Counties championships, 16-17 March Hertfordshire, Middlesex and Kent championships.
Link showing full details of all 6 fixtures – February 2024 Indoor Fixtures Now Open To Enter

RESULTS
SOUTHERN CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS – Took place at Beckenham Place on 27 January.
Under 13 Boys (3000m) – EDWARD PASCAL 46th (10.46), SAM CLEMENTS 80th (11.06), BEN KASPAR 104th (11.22) the winner was Oliver McDonald of Dacorum (9.48) 174 runners finished
Team Results – 1st Windsor, Slough, Eton & Hounslow (66 points), 2nd Eastbourne Rovers (115), 3rd Hercules Wimbledon (141) 21 teams finished
Under 13 Girls (3000m) – AIMEE PORTER 13th (11.04), the winner was Summer Smith of Brentwood Beagles (10.08) 154 runners finished
Team Results – 1st Chelmsford (38 points), 2nd Aldershot, Farnham & District (52), 3rd Windsor, Slough, Eton & Hounslow (165) 14 teams finished
Under 15 Boys (4500m) – ARTHUR PHILLIPS U15 9th (14.15), EUAN PHILLIPS U15 19th (14.33), the winner was Joseph Scanes of Blackheath & Bromley (13.20) 181 runners finished
Team Results – 1st Winchester (51 points), 2nd Blackheath & Bromley (65), 3rd Herne Hill Harriers (86) 20 teams finished
Under 15 Girls (4500m) – POSIE SHAW U15 5th – 4th U15 (16.50), AMBER JACKSON U15 84th (18.06), ERIN GIBLIN U15 157th (20.11), the winner was Olivia Forrest of Brentwood Beagles (14.51) 183 runners finished
Team Results – 1st Aldershot, Farnham & District (67 points), 2nd Marshall Milton Keynes (86), 3rd Eastbourne Rovers (123) 20 teams finished
Under 17 Men (6000m) – GIANLEO STUBBS U17 8th (18.47), RAFI GAYER U17 15th (19.09), the winner was Sam Plummer of Chelmsford (18.15) 166 runners finished
Team Results – 1st Chelmsford (33 points), 2nd City of Norwich (70), 3rd Sutton & District (96) 18 teams finished
Under 17 Women (6000m) – No SBH runners, the winner was Eliza Nicholson of Blackheath & Bromley (20.21) 121 runners finished
Team Results – 1st Windsor, Slough, Eton & Hounslow (42 points), 2nd Aldershot, Farnham & District (101), 3rd Lewes (101) 13 teams finished
Under 20 Men (8000m) – No SBH runners, the winner was James Dargan of Aldershot, Farnham & District (23.26) 94 runners finished
Team Results – 1st Aldershot, Farnham & District (18 points), 2nd Tonbridge (81), 3rd Cambridge & Coleridge (88) 6 teams finished
Under 20 Women (6000m) – EVIE WINSTON U20 73rd (30.27) the winner was Rose Chesterfield of Winchester (20.57) 73 runners finished
Team Results – 1st Cambridge & Coleridge (40 points), 2nd Aldershot, Farnham & District (72), 3rd Medway & Maidstone (83) 7 teams finished
Senior Men (15000m) – DYLAN EVANS 6th (43.51), THOMAS BUTLER 7th (44.04), PHILLIP CROUT 43rd (46.56), DANIEL NICHOLS V40 304th (55.45), ROBERT RIGBY V60 327th (56.24), TIM BUTLER V55 490th (62.21), DAVID GREENSTEIN V55 541st (64.39), the winner was James Kingston of Tonbridge (42.50) 720 runners finished
Team Results – 1st Highgate Harriers (84 points), 2nd Hercules Wimbledon (145), 3rd Kent (232), 22nd SBH (1177) 45 teams finished
Senior Women (8000m) – No SBH runners, the winner was Jessica Gibbon of Reading (25.46) 362 runners finished
Team Results – 1st Aldershot, Farnham & District (37 points), 2nd Thames, Hare & Hounds (75), 3rd Belgrave Harriers (113) 37 teams finished

SBH WINTER POINTS CHAMPIONSHIPS. THESE ARE THE TOP 3 POSITIONS FOLLOWING THE SOUTHERN CHAMPIONSHIPS ON 27 JANUARY
Excludes the Under 11 Boys and Girls, and the totals are following the 5 of 7 races to count.

Under 13 Boys – 1st EDWARD PASCAL (40), 2nd BEN KASPAR (27), 3rd SAM CLEMENTS (26) – Under 15 Boys – 1st ARTHUR PHILLIPS (39), 2nd EUAN PHILLIPS (29), 3rd LADDIE SHAW (19) – Under 17 Men – 1st ADAM O’GORMAN (31), 2nd JACOB CLEMENT (23), 3rd AIDAN MACAVOY (19) – Senior Men – 1st THOMAS BUTLER (47), 2nd GARY PELOSI V35 (31), 3rd JONATHAN BOARDMAN U23 (29) – Masters Men 40-49 – 1st DANIEL NICHOLS V40 (31). 2nd JOEL PHILLIPS V45 (26), 3rd KEVIN WALDEN V40 (15) – Masters Men 50-59 – 1st TIM BUTLER V55 (24) 2nd PAUL MACCARTHY V55 (20), 3rd TIM UNDERHILL V55 (19) – Masters Men 60-69 – 1st PHILIP CUNNINGHAM V60 (30), 2nd ROBERT RIGBY V60 (24)

Under 13 Girls – 1st AIMEE PORTER (32), 2nd LUCIA CASALENUOVO (27), 3rd OLIVIA ABBOTT (15) – Under 15 Girls – 1st POSIE SHAW (32), 2nd ERIN GIBLIN (26), 3rd AMBER JACKSON (21), (8) – Under 17 Women – 1st ELIZABETH DA TERESA (21), 2nd PHOEBE MUSIC (19), 3rd MYA MAIRS-INGRAM and ADANNA MAZINWOSU (8) – Under 20 Women – 1st EVIE WINSTON (16) – Senior Women – 1st NICOLA PAYNE and EMILIA ECONOMU (16)

Winter Points Tables updated with the Southern Championships results – Mens Cross Country Points Tables 2023-2024 Updated 27-01-24 Womens Cross Country Points Tables 2023-2024 Updated 27-01-24

LONDON U13, U15 & U17 INDOOR GAMES – Took place at Lee Valley on 27-28 January
The following results are still to be published – 60m U13/U15 B/G, 200m U13/U15 B/G, 800m U15B, High Jump U15/U17 B/G and Long Jump U15G
60m – U17M R1 3 NATHAN HOWELL U17 3rd (7.34i), R1 10 COBY GREEN U17 6th (PB 7.89i), R1 14 OBINNA NWOKEJI U17 1st (PB 7.45i) taking .74 of a second off his 2019 time, MODEBAYO AKIN-AGUNBIADE U17 4th (7.96i), R1 15 ASHER ESCOBAR U17 4th (PB 7.87i) taking .04 of a second off his 7 January time, R2 3 NATHAN finished 4th (7.33i), R2 6 OBINNA finished 5th (7.55i), R2 13 ASHER finished 2nd (7.89i), COBY finished 4th (7.99i), MODEBAYO finished 5th (8.08i)
60m – U17W R1 1 TAMI GEORGE U17 1st equal (7.78i), R1 9 MORAYO IDRIS U17 4th (PB 8.74i), R1 11 SHENEL OKRAH U17 1st (PB 8.50i) taking .16 of a second off her 2023 time, R2 1 TAMI finished 4th (7.87i), R2 7 SHENEL finished 1st (8.49i) taking .16 of a second off her R1 11 time, R2 107 MORAYO finished 1st (PB 8.74i) equalling her R1 9 time
200m – U17M R1 9 ASHER ESCOBAR U17 3rd (25.86i), R1 11 MODEBAYO AKIN-AGUNBIADE U17 3rd (SB 26.52i) equalling his 14 January time
200m – U17W R1 2 MAKAYLA BRAI-ALOYE U17 3rd (SB 26.06i), R1 8 MORAYO IDRIS U17 4th (28.83i)
300m – U15B 1 DIJANI BARNOR U15 1st (SB 37.76i) and is ranked UK no.1 U15 in 2024
300m – U15G HOLLY RYAN U15 1st (PB 41.81i) taking .35 of a second off her 14 January time, and is ranked UK No.1 U15 in 2024, also moves up from No.3 to No.1 of the SBH all-time top 10
300m – U17W 3 ADANNA MAZINWOSU U17 3rd (SB 42.96i) taking .37 of a second off her 1 January time, MACIE SUTHERLAND U17 5th (44.42i), 7 HOLLY GREEN U17 6th (PB 50.37i)
400m – U17M 3 JOSEPH COX U17 3rd (55.58i)
800m – U17M 2 THOMAS CADWALLADER U17 1st (SB 2:05.63i)
60m Hurdles – U15G R1 3 KYRA WILLIAMS U15 6th (SB 12.14i), R2 5 KYRA finished 4th (SB 11.92i) taking .22 of a second off her R1 3 time
60m Hurdles – U17M/V50-59 R1 1 GARY SMITH V50 5th (8.63i), R1 3 ASHER ESCOBAR U17 6th (9.45i) taking .45 of a second off his 2023 timeer, R2 1 GARY finished 7th (8.60i), R2 3 ASHER finished 6th (9.62i)
High Jump – U17M RIAN SHAH U17 9th equal (SB 1.69mi) adding 4cm to his 7 January height

WELSH SENIOR AND U15 CHAMPIONSHIPS – Took place at Cardiff on 27-28 January
400m – SM H6 ZICO JONES U20 (2nd Claim) 1st (50.66mi) in Semi-Final 2 ZICO finished 2nd (51.06)
High Jump – SW EVELYNE FONTEYNE U23 won the Gold Medal (PB 1.81mi) adding 6cm to her 2023 height, and is ranked UK No.1 U23 in 2024, and a new Club Record
Pole Vault – SW JADE IVE (HCA) Won the Gold Medal (4.31mi)
Long Jump – SM OGO ANOCHIRIONYE (2nd Claim) 7th (6.76mi)

MEETING INTERNACIONAL DE CATALUNYA – Took place at Sabadell, Spain on 27 January
400m – SW B EMILY NEWNHAM U23 3rd (SB 54.48i) and is ranked UK No.1 U23 in 2024 and a new Club Record

AAI GAMES – Took place at Abbotstown, Ireland on 27 January
60m – SM A1 KRISHAWN AIKEN 3rd (SB 6.94i) taking .03 of a second off his 20 January time, in the next race KRISHAWN finished 4th (6.95i)
200m – SM 1 KRISHAWN AIKEN 1st (SB 21.52i) and is ranked UK No.8 in 2024

WORLD ATHLETICS ASTANA INDOOR MEETING – Took place at Astana, Kazakhstan on 27 January
Shot 7.26kg – SM SCOTT LINCOLN (HCA) 1st (SB 20.81mi) and is ranked UK No.1 in 2024

PNC LENNY LYLES INVITATIONAL – Took place at Louisville, Kentucky, USA on 26-27 January
3000m – SM 1 KRISTIAN IMROTH U23 (Eastern Kentucky University) 4th (PB 8:07.85i) taking 2.18 seconds off his 7 January time, and is ranked UK No.1 U23 in 2024

RIVER HAWK INVITATIONAL – Took place at Boston, Massachusetts, USA on 26-27 January
60m – SW 9 LARISSA GILES U23 (Yale University) 1st (8.20i)
200m – SW 12 LARISSA GILES U23 (Yale University) 4th (SB 26.92i)

DR SANDER INVITATIONAL COLUMBIA CHALLENGE – Took place at New York, New York, USA on 26-27 January
200m – SW 8 LILY PARIS U23 (Princeton University) 3rd (SB 25.96i)

LONDON UNDER 20/SENIOR GAMES – Took place at Lee Valley on 20-21 January
These are the remaining results
60m – U20M A01 TEDDY WILSON U20 1st (PB 6.77i) taking .04 of a second off his 2023 time, and is ranked UK No.1 U20 in 2024, 04 REUBEN CARDOSO U20 4th (PB 7.33i) taking .01 of a second off his 2023 time, 06 OLIVER LAURENS U20 3rd (PB 7.39i) taking .04 of a second off his 2022 time, 07 VICTOR PAIUSCO U20 3rd equal (PB 7.46i), 11 EMMANUEL IJAOLA U20 5th (PB 7.84i), B01 TEDDY finished 1st (6.78i), 04 REUBEN finished 1st (7.27i) taking .06 of a second off his A04 time, 05 OLIVER finished 5th (PB 7.39i) equalling his A06 time, B06 VICTOR finished 5th (PB 7.44i) taking .02 of a second off his A07 time, B09 EMMANUEL finished 5th (7.93i)
60m – U20W A08 LUCY CAMPOS U20 2nd (PB 8.59i) taking .12 of a second off her 2023 time, B07 LUCY finished 6th (8.78i)
60m – SM A01 JOHN OTUGADE 1st (SB 6.67i) and is ranked UK No.6 in 2024, B04 SYDNEY MENDES U23 2nd (PB 7.14i) taking .06 of a second off his 2023 time, 08 ISAAC MOORE U23 3rd (7.56i), C03 EUGENE RIZA 4th (PB 7.92i) taking .01 of a second off his 2023 time, E08 ISAAC finished 1st (7.57i), F02 EUGENE finished 6th (7.93i)
60m – SW A08 ROSALIND ZEFFERTT V60 7th (SB 10.20i), B08 ROSALIND ZEFFERTT V60 6th (SB 9.96i) taking .24 of a second off her A08 time, and is ranked UK No.8 V60 in 2024
200m – U20M 5 MATEI FRUUNZA U20 2nd (PB 23.89i)
200m – SM 1 JULIAN PRIEST U23 4th (SB 22.60i), 2 SYDNEY MENDES U23 3rd (SB 23.29i), 3 ISAAC MOORE U23 3rd (SB 23.73i), 9 EUGENE RIZA 2nd (PB 26.64i) taking 2.52 seconds off his 2022 time
200m – SW 5 ROSALIND ZEFFERTT V60 5th (SB 36.12i) and is ranked UK No.7 V60 in 2024
400m – U20M 1 ZICO JONES U20 (2nd Claim) 3rd (50.10i)
400m – U20W 1 LARISSA WILSON U20 2nd (PB 58.61i) taking .16 of a second off her 1 January time, and is ranked UK No.9 U20 in 2024, 2 MIA HIGSON U20 3rd (SB 60.59i) taking 3.65 seconds off her 1 January time, 4 MYA MAIRS-INGRAM U20 1st (PB 61.59i)
400m – SM 3 JULIAN PRIEST U23 5th (PB 50.68i), 5 JOSHUA NAMIECH-OYEBOLA 1st (PB 51.54i) taking .36 of a second off his 1 January 2024, 8 SEAN SUTHERLAND V50 4th (59.15i)
800m – SM 4 DANIEL BANYARD U20 5th (SB 2:03.68i), 6 JACOB CLEMENT U20 1st (SB 2:02.22i), 7 KOJO KYEREME V45 1st (SB 1:59.92i) and is ranked UK No.1 V45 in 2024, 8 CALLUM SYDENHAM U20 (2nd Claim) 5th (SB 2:08.39i) taking 11.94 seconds off his 1 January time, 9 NOAH CLARKE U20 (2nd Claim) 4th (SB 2:11.69i)
800m – SW 1 MYA MAIRS-INGRAM U20 6th (SB 2:17.60i) taking .21 of a second off her 7 January time, 2 LARISSA WILSON U20 1st (SB 2:13.48i) and is ranked UK No.10 U20 in 2024
60m Hurdles – SM A02 RUBEN HEDMAN U23 1st (PB 8.14i) equalling his 13 January time, B01 RUBEN HEDMAN U23 4tht (PB 8.12i) taking .02 of a second off his A02 time, and is ranked UK No.3 U23 in 2024
60m Hurdles – SW A01 JESSICA HUNTER 1st (8.45i), PARIS KING U20 6th (SB 9.04i), A02 NIA FORBES-AGYEPONG U20 1st (PB 9.00i), ALINA COFIE U20 3rd (PB 9.03i), A02 EVELYNE FONTEYNE U23 2nd (PB 9.21i) taking .23 of a second off her 2023 time, B01 NIA finished 3rd (PB 8.89i) taking .01 of a second off her A02 time, and is ranked UK No.8 U20 in 2024, B02 ALINA finished 1st (PB 9.00i) taking .03 of a second off her A02 time, B02 PARIS finished 6th (10.33i), B03 EVELYNE finished 4th (9.29i)
Long Jump – SM B OGOCHUKWU ANOCHIRIONYE (2nd Claim) 2nd (SB 6.84mi)
Long Jump – SW B KERSTIN POHLMANN (2nd Claim) 9th (SB 4.97mi)
Shot 4kg – SW EMMA BEARDMORE V35 (2nd Claim) 6th (SB 10.37mi) and is ranked UK No.1 V35 in 2024

RUN, JUMP, THROW GP – Took place at Sheffield on 20 January
60m – SX A01 KRISHAWN AIKEN 6th (SB 6.97i)
400m – SX 3 ROBERT SHIPLEY (HCA) 2nd (SB 50.02i)

VILLANOVA INVITATIONAL – Took place at Staten Island, New York, USA on 20 January.
60m Hurdles – SW H3 LILY PARRIS U23 (Princeton University 2nd Claim) 2nd (PB 8.63i) taking .06 of a second off her 2021 time, in the next race LILY finished 3rd (PB 8.61i) taking .02 of a second off her H3 time, and is ranked UK No.10 U23 in 2024

YALE – DARTMOUTH – COLUMBIA – Took place at New Haven, Connecticut, USA on 20 January.
60m – SW H2 LARISSA GILES U23 (Yale University) 6th (SB 8.08i)

SOUTHERN U13/U15/U17 CHAMPIONSHIPS – Took place at Lee Valley on 13-14 January
60m – SM H1 ALEX KONSTANTARAS U17 (2nd Claim) 2nd (SB 7.37i) taking ..05 of a second off his 7 January time, in Semi-Final 3 ALEX finished 7th (7.43i)
200m – SM H1 ALEX KONSTANTARAS U17 (2nd Claim) 2nd (SB 23.59i) in Semi-Final 1 ALEX (DNS)

PARKRUN – Can you make sure that you are registered as ‘Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers’, as the link I use to select all results only shows SBH athletes. If anyone is also officiating can you please contact me and advise me where and when.

PARKRUNS MILESTONE VESTS – You can purchase these from 50 to 500, this is the link – https://shop.parkrun.com/collections/milestone-run-walk-vests

PARKRUNS IN THE UK – Last Saturday at parkruns in the UK, there were…
1,191 events – 218,574 walkers, joggers, runners and volunteers – 11,764 first timers – 25,446 PBs

COMPLETELY USELESS RANDOM FACT – Did you know … The first three weeks of January saw over 100,000 registrations for parkrun across the globe!

COMPLETELY USELESS RANDOM FACT – Did you know …

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Aldenham on 27 January.
PAUL LEWIS V50 3rd (20.21) this was his 202nd Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Maidstone on 27 January.
CLIFF GOLDING V65 75th (25.05) this was his 160th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Norwich on 27 January.
JOSEPH HEATHER U23 2nd (PB 16.17) this was his 47th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Oak Hill on 27 January.
BRADLEY SINGER V35 25th (22.43) this was his 255th Parkrun, STUART SINGER V60 30th (23.00) this was his 404th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Panshanger on 27 January.
PAUL MACCARTHY V55 18th (PB 21.25) this was his 227th Parkrun, BARRY HAWS V50 23rd (22.00) this was his 43rd Parkrun, RUSSELL DEVITT V70 245th (42.21) this was his 289th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Perry Lakes, Perth, Australia on 27 January.
STUART MOORE V60 87th (28.03) this was his 220th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at The Old Showfield on 27 January.
RICHARD SAMUEL V70 14th (21.24) this was his 29th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Shanganagh, Dublin on 27 January.
ADAM O’GORMAN U20 1st (16.16) this was his 12th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Sunny Hill on 27 January.
NICOLA PAYNE 3rd (PB 20.02) this was her 72nd Parkrun, SEAN SUTHERLEND V50 20th (24.30) this was his 4th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Velentines on 27 January.
JO KENT V55 18th (21.16) this was her 128th Parkrun, SCARLETT KENT U23 28th (22.19) this was her 63rd Parkrun

UPCOMING ROAD RELAY AND CROSS COUNTRY FIXTURES FOR THE NEXT 5 WEEKS, WHICH COVERS THE PERIOD THURSDAY 1 FEBRUARY UNTIL WEDNESDAY 6 MARCH – The SBH 2023-2024 Winter Fixture Card and Information Sheet are available on the SBH website – http://sbharriers.co.uk/fixtures-results/fixture-cards/

NORTH WEST LONDON LEAGUE – The fourth fixture of five which takes place on Saturday 3 February at Hampstead Heath Extension, Hampstead Way (Satnav NW!! 7DY).
Age-Groups U11 to U17.
Timetable – 12.00noon U11B&G 1 medium blue lap 1700m, 12.15pm U13B&G 2 medium blue laps 3000m, 12.35pm U15B&G 1 small yellow lap & 1 large red lap 3800m, 13.00pm U17M&W 1 medium blue map & 1 large red lap 4800.
Link to all information including course map – NWLL Hampstead Heath Course Map 03-02-24
Note: You do not have to be pre-entered, just turn up and run. Will our athletes please see TY HOLDEN who will give you a race number

START FITNESS METROPOLITAN LEAGUE – The fifth fixture of five takes place on Saturday 10 February at Trent Park, Cockfosters Road, Middlesex (SatNav EN4 0JZ). Please note; because of its size, Trent Park has several different post codes. The one given is the most appropriate and closest to the Cockfosters Road entrance to the Park.
Awaiting 2024 race details from the organiser.
Race Headquarters – Located just beyond “Go Ape”, on the left hand side (south) of Lime Avenue.
Refreshments – Are available for purchase in the Trent Park café which is near to the Start/Finish area. In addition, the Wildlife Rescue & Ambulance Service (Enfield), located at the eastern end of the access road known as Lime Avenue (approx. 600 metres from the Start/Finish area), has a tea shop which is open until 4 pm.
Course Location – The main start / finish area is adjacent to the race HQ. HQ to course walk time, less than a minute.
Course Description – Very undulating course on open, rough, lumpy park land. Liable to be soft underfoot throughout. Some exposed tree roots in places, and two small wooden bridges that could be slippery. The course is likely to be very muddy and slippery in places so is not suitable for ordinary trainers. Spikes are strongly recommended for this event
Public Transport – London Underground – Cockfosters station is the northern end of the Piccadilly Line. The station is 300 metres to the south of the Cockfosters Road entrance to Trent Park (approximately 5 minute walk). Turn right out of the station, walk north along Cockfosters Road, past the BP Garage (with M&S). Use of public transport is strongly recommended due to the proximity of the underground station and limited car parking at Trent Park.
Directions From Major Roads – Cockfosters Road (A111) entrance; approximately two miles to the south of Junction 24 of the M25, on the left hand side, or just over half a mile to the north of the junction of the A111 and A110 (Bramley Road), on the right hand side (SatNav EN4 0JZ).
Parking – Parking is available within Trent Park but is likely to be very limited. Given the proximity of Trent Park to Cockfosters underground station, use of public transport is therefore strongly recommended. If you intend to drive, please car-share as much as possible.
The main car parking facility is at the Cockfosters Road entrance to Trent Park. PLEASE NOTE: The private car park close to the Southgate Hockey Centre at the top of Snakes Lane is NOT available. Please do not attempt to park there – you WILL be turned back. Cars must not be parked on any of the roads within Trent Park.
Trent Park closes at sunset, which will be at approximately 17:00. The gate at the Cockfosters Road entrance is usually closed at this time, but drivers must take care to check the closing time which will be shown on the sign inside the main entrance.
Start Times – 12.00pm U11 (Over 9) Boys & Girls (up to 1800m), 12.15pm U13 Boys (3000m), 12.30pm U13 Girls (3000m), 12.45pm U17 Men and U15 Boys (4000m), 1.00pm U17 Women and U15 Girls (4000m), 1.15pm U20, Senior and Veteran Women (7800m), 2.15pm U20, Senior and Veteran Men (7800m).
Please Note: This is the link to all information issued by the organisers, which include the course description and maps – Race 5 – Trent Park – 11 February 2023
Note: You do not have to be pre-entered, just turn up and run.
Please collect your race numbers from the respective team managers – SIMON KEENE, JEREMY SOTHCOTT and JO KENT
Please go to Start Fitness Metropolitan League web site www.metleague.co.uk for course maps, and any other final information.

START FITNESS METROPOLITAN LEAGUE END OF SEASON PRESENTATION – Please join us after the last race for the end-of-season presentations (and tea and cakes!), which will be held at:11th Southgate Scout Group, 1c Chalk Lane, Cockfosters, Barnet (EN4 9JQ).
Directions – Leave Trent Park by the main Cockfosters Road entrance and turn left down Cockfosters Road back towards the Underground station. Just after the BP Garage (with M&S), turn right down Chalk Lane. The Scout Hut is approximately 50 metres along the road on the left hand side (see map). Please note there is no car parking at this venue.
Please also note that the Scout Hut is quite small so there is limited space available. Polite Request; the Scout Hut has a wooden parquet floor so muddy shoes must be taken off and left at the entrance. Still to be confirmed.

START FITNESS METROPOLITAN LEAGUE RACE NUMBERS – I have been asked to remind you that your race number must be kept by yourselves, and is to be used for all 5 fixtures.

NATIONAL CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place on Saturday 24 February at Western Park, Telford, Shropshire.
Start Times 11.00am 57th U17 Women (5000m), 11.25am 21st U15 Boys (4000m), 11.45pm 54th U13 Girls (3000m), 12.05pm 78th U17 Men (6000m), 12.30pm 20th U13 Boys (3000m), 12.45pm 58th U15 Girls (4000m), 1.05am 32nd U20 Women (6000m), 1.35pm 91st Senior Women (8000m), 2.20pm 76th U20 Men (10000m), 3.00pm 136th Senior Men (12000m)
This is the link to the National website, giving information, travel and site map http://www.englishcrosscountry.co.uk/the-national-cross-country-championships/venue/
Entries Close Friday 26 January
Note: You will have to be pre-entered by your Team Manager.

NATIONAL CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS VENUE – The venue for this season’s English National Cross Country Championships returns to the Midland’s and another new one has been chosen with the event taking place this time at Weston Park, near Telford along the A5 to Cannock. With the entrance via Shrewsbury Gate on that road and is scheduled for Saturday 24th February.

The address of the venue is Weston under Lizard, which is a small village nearby. In appearance it is very much an estate village because of Weston Park the family seat of the Earls of Bradford. The lizard bit coming from the proximity of Lizard Hill. The element ‘Weston’ deriving from the Old English, west-tun meaning ‘west farmstead.’

Situated minutes from major motorways and with easy access to mainline train stations, Weston’s location and road network can deal with all sorts of capacity. There is over a 1000 acres of Capability Brown parkland at Weston and this will be a good test for those taking part in the 2024 event with undulating parkland and quality grass.

This will be 136th time a Senior Men’s Championship will be staged since the first in 1876 while the latest ones are the Under 13 and Under 15 Boys first stage in 2003. Once again, the traditional distances will be raced with Senior Men running 12K and the Senior Women 8K. and the finish is adjacent to the wonderfully named Temple of Diana.

NORTH WEST LONDON LEAGUE – The fifth fixture of five takes place on 2 or 3 March at Harrow School (SatNav HA1 3GF).
Still awaiting information, especially the date.
Link to NWLL information –
Link to course map –
Note: You do not have to be pre-entered, just turn up and run. Will our athletes please see TY HOLDEN who will give you a race number

UPCOMING INDOOR FIXTURES, WHICH COVERS THE PERIOD THURSDAY 1 FEBRUARY UNTIL WEDNESDAY 6 MARCH – Please enter yourself and pay the appropiate fee. Also note, especially Lee Valley, that events may close before any closing date, if that event is fully subscribed.

ENGLAND ATHLETICS U15, U17 AND U20 INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place at the English Institute of Sport, Coleridge Road, Sheffield (Satnav S9 5DA) on Saturday 10 February and Sunday 11 February.
To enter please use this link for information and entries – https://www.englandathletics.org/competitions-and-events/national-championships/2024-championships/#nat
Entries Closed

VAC AND EMAC INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre, 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton (Satnav N9 0AR) on Sunday 11 February.
To enter please use this link – https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/?o=&page=5&date__gte=&date__lte=&type=&q=&country_id=&uses_ot=on
Entries Closing Date Thursday 1 February – Please be advised that events may be full before the closing date.
Note: You will have to enter yourself and pay the appropriate entry fee

LEE VALLEY MIDDLE DISTANCE OPEN MEETING – Takes place at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre, 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton (Satnav N9 0AR) on Wednesday 14 February,
Events 800m and 1500m. Age-groups Under 13 and above.
To enter please use this link – https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/?o=&page=5&date__gte=&date__lte=&type=&q=&country_id=&uses_ot=on
Entries Closing Date Monday 12 February – Please be advised that events may be full before the closing date.
Note: You will have to enter yourself and pay the appropriate entry fee (LOOK FOR INFO)

UK ATHLETICS INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS AND EUROPEAN TRIALS – Takes place at the Utilita Arena, King Edwards Road, Birmingham (Satnav B1 2AA) on Saturday 17 February and Sunday 18 February.
Athletes will be invited to compete.
Link to apply for tickets – https://www.koobit.com/uk-athletics-indoor-championships-e5431

BRITISH MASTERS INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place at the English Institute of Sport, Coleridge Road, Sheffield (Satnav S9 5DA) on Saturday 17 February and Sunday 18 February.
To enter please use this link – https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/?o=&page=5&date__gte=&date__lte=&type=&q=&country_id=&uses_ot=on
Entries Closing Date Wednesday 7 February
Note: You will have to enter yourself and pay the appropriate entry fee

BUCS INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place at the English Institute of Sport, Coleridge Road, Sheffield (Satnav S9 5DA) on Friday 23 February to Sunday 25 February.
Entries Closed

ENGLAND MASTERS INDOOR CHALLENGE – Takes place at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre, 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton (Satnav N9 0AR) on Sunday 25 February.
Note: Team selection will be via area clubs

WORLD INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place in Glasgow from Friday 1 March to Sunday 3 March
Note: You will be selected following the UK trials

ESSEX AND EASTERN COUNTIES INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre, 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton (Satnav N9 0AR) on Saturday 2 March and Sunday 3 March. Age-group U13 up to Senior.
To enter please use this link, although there is no information as yet on their website – https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions?cc=GBR&page=0&from=2024-03-01&to=2024-03-30
Entries Closing Date Saturday 17 February
Note: You will have to enter yourself and pay the appropriate entry fee

HOW TO GET READY TO RACE INDOORS – The following article was published on the Athletics Weekly website recently. Photograph taken by MARK SHEARMAN of KEELY HODGKINSON, JESSIE KNIGHT and AMA PIPI in a blanket finish.

Coach JOHN SHEPHERD looks at how to prepare to compete indoors if you don’t have easy access to indoor facilities. For sprinters and middle-distance runners alike, the banking on indoor tracks can prove quite a scare to those who have never raced on one. Runners in the outside lanes will be starting at a high level and those in the inside lanes will have a very tight bend to run into and out of. In the events which feature a break point it will be very difficult to pass other athletes so getting to the front and trying to control the race is therefore vital. According to the stats I could find from World Athletics, the recommended angle for a banked six-lane 200m track is 10 degrees, while the lanes must be a minimum of 0.90m +/-0.01m wide – which compares with the 1.22m (+/-0.01m) of an outdoor track. The angle of descent from bend to straight from the outermost lane must not exceed five per cent but anyone who has run 200m or 400m in lane six on an indoor oval will know that five per cent is a lot! It’s an angle greater than that recommended for over-speed work when sprinting downgrade. On an indoor track, sprinters can have greater cadence and almost feel out of control as they leave the blocks, come off the bend and head downgrade. Then, before they know it, they hit the ramp into the second bend, rise to the crown if in the outer lanes and then drop down to the finish line. It’s not unknown for sprinters to stumble as they enter the very short finishing straight as fatigue kicks in and they descend while fighting for position and also trying to hold technique.

What can you do to prepare – Sprinting down a similar gradient will give the athlete at least a feeling of what it’s like to come off the bend. You may even be able to create a bend of sorts using cones/markers to run into and potentially out of. You’d want to run about 40m-50m straight first. If you were to combine the uphill and downhill reps with a turnaround between them you would introduce some more fatigue which would get closer to actual race experience. You could even construct a specific session for the 200m or 400m sprinter. Now of course this does not allow for the banked nature of a proper indoor track so it will be harder to make any curves on the ascent or decent and it may be best to just run straight. However, this form of training will also prove to be useful in its own right as a method for sprint athletes in any case. In the 200m and 400m sprints the descent, particularly from the first bend, can be seen as “free-energy”. If the sprinter tries to run too fast they will probably not time their stride – it’s about being able to capture the speed the gradient offers and not to fight it.

Another idea is to make a tighter bend on a normal 400m track – using cones. You’d arrange your cones in the middle to outer lanes to run a curve into the tighter bend and a quadrant plus of improvised running out of the tighter bend into the straight. Reps can then be performed. Again, no provision is made for banking but at least the feel of a tighter bend will offer some transference. Middle-distance runners may need to experience running very close to each other (closer than on an outdoor track – nobody will really want to run in lanes 3-4 and beyond) and really accelerating fast to overtake or, more than likely, hold position. A session of bunching and accelerating could be an option – a sort of special fartlek. There are some ways to prepare for indoor track racing without actually using an indoor track. One positive, once you have run a couple of times on an indoor track – rather like riding a bike – you’ll quickly pick it up when you race again and will know what to expect.

OLYMPIC GAMES 2024 – Take place in Paris from the 26 July until the 11 August. The Athletics take place from the 1 August until the 11 August.

Link to the Olympic Games website for the schedule for all events – https://www.paris2024.org/en/competition-schedule-olympic-games/
Detailed schedule for events will be issued later this year
Link to the Olympic Games website to register for tickets – https://tickets.paris2024.org/en/

PARALYMPIC GAMES 2024 – Take place in Paris, from the 28 August until the 8 September.
Link to the Paralympic Games website for the schedule for all events – https://www.paris2024.org/en/competition-schedule-paralympic-games/
Link to the Paralympic Games website to register for tickets – https://tickets.paris2024.org/en/

SHAFTESBURY BARNET HARRIERS ON INSTAGRAM – Since the account was setup towards the end of last year, there has been an amazing amount of Videos and Photographs contributed with many comments. There is 1 post this week.

The photograph was taken at the London U13, U15 & U17 Indoor Games at Lee Valley on 27/28 January.

Features our two Under15 300m winners – on the left is DIJANI BARNOR who won with a seasons best (37.76i) which ranks him UK no.1 U15 in 2024 – on the right is HOLLY RYAN U15 who also won with a personal best and club record (41.81i) taking .35 of a second off her 14 January time. HOLLY is ranked UK No.1 U15 in 2024, also moved up from No.3 to No.1 of the SBH all-time top 10

SHAFTESBURY BARNET HARRIERS NEW INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT– Many thanks to SEAN SUTHERLAND who undertook a review on the best way forward, following this a decision was made to set up a new account, and SEAN has now set that account up.
To follow our newInstagram account, from your own account, by searching for ‘shaftesbury_barnet’ or by clicking https://www.instagram.com/shaftesbury_barnet/
To Members and Parents, if you wish for any photographs to be posted on Instagram, please email them to sbh.instagram@outlook.com If you can at the same time give details on when and where the photographs was taken, plus any other comments.
Please feel free to post photographs of any special occasion, for example, your wedding day, an addition to the family.

THE FOLLOWING IS CLUB INFORMATION ON VARIOUS TOPICS

SBH 2023-2024 WINTER FIXTURE CARD – The 2023-2024 Winter Fixture Card and Information Sheet can be found on the SBH website. Link to the Winter Fixture Card and Information Sheet – http://sbharriers.co.uk/fixtures-results/fixture-cards/
Please select a document, following this you can print a copy for future reference.

SBH 2023-2024 WINTER POINTS AND CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP TABLES – Currently the updated Winter Points and Club Championship tables are published on the SBH website.
Link to the updated Winter Points tables, following the 13 January Metropolitan League – Mens Cross Country Points Tables 2023-2024 Updated 13-01-24 Womens Cross Country Points Tables 2023-2024 Updated 13-01-24
Link to the updated Club Championships table, following the 13 January Metropolitan League – SBH Cross Country Club Championship Winners 2023-2024 Updated 13-01-24
Please select a document, following this you can print a copy for future reference.

STONEX STADIUM MEMBERSHIP – To use the StoneX Stadium facilities for training, SBH members are required to pay a fee. You can register as a member (which is free) which then entitles you to a discount. This is the link to the form to apply for membership – StoneX Membership (1) as of 30 October 2023

JAMIE BATH MEMBERS MASSAGE SERVICE – Since joining SBH he has been working closely with TY HOLDEN in his quest for Athlete and Athletics Development. To help support the club members he has (with the club’s support) set up a Members Massage Service available on club nights at a small charge of £15 (as compared to outside masseurs who charge £60) to simply cover materials and insurance.
Please contact JAMIE at jamiebath@live.co.uk or text him on 07902 592561. You can also see him on training nights for availability.

GEORGE HARRISON MBE MEMORIAL DOCUMENT – The document has been put together with contributors from LISA WEBB, MARTIN ROCHFORD, NADEEM SHAIKH, RACHEL FELTON, LIAM and JAMIE DEE, JAMES LOVELL, EMILIA ECONOMU, ALAN WELLER, KAREN HARRISON, TIM UNDERHILL, GLEN WATTS, JOANNA WINFIELD, SHAUN CLIFFORD and EUAN MACKENZIE – Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers Memorial To George Harrison From Friends And Members 20 April 2023
If you wish to contribute your own memories and/or photographs of GEORGE, please email them to me, either within the email or as a separate attached word document.

CODES OF CONDUCT – SBH have now adopted the UK Athletics (UKA) and the Home Country Athletics Federations (HCAF) Codes of Conduct which set out national standards of conduct for all clubs, coaches, officials, volunteers and athletes in the sport. The purpose of the codes are to clarify what behaviours are acceptable and unacceptable, the standards of practice expected and the basis for challenging and improving practice. The Codes are similar to our previous Codes of Conduct which were part of the previous ClubMark scheme. All club member and anyone undertaking a relevant role must agree to abide by the codes of conduct. The Codes of Conduct have now been put onto our Website, please read these to understand the commitments you are making by being a member of SBH.
Link to the Code of Conduct document – Codes Of Conduct Booklet 2021 (1)

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION OF INTEREST CAN BE FOUND ON THE SBH WEBSITE BY USING THIS LINK – http://sbharriers.co.uk/
Section ‘About Us’, includes Annual Reports, Best Performance Trophy Awards, Individual And Relay Best Performances By Year, Club Records and SBH All-Time Top 10 T&F Performances.
Section ‘Team Managers And Competitions’, shows details of Track & Field, Cross Country and Road Relays Team Managers.
Section ‘Future Information/Results’, includes Information On Each Fixture, Summer & Winter Fixture Cards, Winter X/C Points Tables and Winter Club Championships Winners.

SHAFTESBURY BARNET HARRIERS NEW CLUB KIT – They are now available to purchase from our club kit supplier, Supreme Sports – click on the link for the full range – https://www.supreme-sports.co.uk/webshop/schools-and-clubs/shaftesbury-barnet-harriers/
By opening the link, you will be on the front page, which displays the men’s items. Click on SBH LADIES for the women’s items, or click on SBH KIDS for the young athletes’ items.

CLUB HOODIES– With well over eight hundred hoodies already in circulation, this is your opportunity to join the club. The bright red hoody is made to order and has your name embroidered on the front along with the club badge and has the Club name on the back. We now have 2 styles, the original pull over style at £35 + P&P or the new one with a full zip at £40 + P&P.
Here is the link to the Supreme Sports website which if you click on it, will take YOU to the new Club Hoody and allow you to then view the full range of Club kit online – https://www.supreme-sports.co.uk/webshop/schools-and-clubs/shaftesbury-barnet-harriers/

ACCESS TO SBH CLUBHOUSE – The new Keyholders to the outside door are TY HOLDEN, CLYDE GORDON, NEVILLE THOMPSON, GREG THOMPSON, COLIN GODFREY and YAMILLE ALDAMA who all use the Clubhouse outside of normal stadium opening hours. GEOFF MORPHITIS and DAVE BEDFORD will also have a key. All other key fob holders can continue to gain access to the clubhouse via the (New) West Stand Entrance and the Trackside Door to the Clubhouse.
Link to note and details for further information – SBH Club House Door 20-01-23

PHOTOGRAPH’S – From time to time we have photographs of our members taken at meetings or presentations which we would like to use both on the website or incorporated within our report to our local newspaper. Can you please let me know if you do NOT want your photograph to be published. Also, I would appreciate if you could send me any photographs, which I can then publish on the website and newsletter.

FACEBOOK – Photographs can be found on the SBH page.

CAN YOU HELP PLEASE – I would welcome any contributions From Yourselves, any impending marriages, or additions to the family, any running or competing incidents, also past warm weather training/holidays (No Club 24 please). Currently the response has been excellent, but if you have anything that could make it into next week’s Newsletter – please email me.

CURRENT DISTRIBUTION OF SHAFTESBURY INFORMATION – Currently I notify members (by email) using “MailChimp”. The reason I changed, was in November 2017 “Gmail” put a limit of 100 addresses that users could send to in a 24-hour period, and currently I send to approximately 850 members each issue.

On seeking technical advice “MailChimp” was recommended as the best way for SBH to go forward. There is one thing you should be aware off is that when you receive an email from me, the footer at the bottom has 4 options, of which one is “Unsubscribe Me From List”. Could I ask you not to select this as if you do you will be automatically removed from my distribution list.

SBH MIDWEEK JUMPS CLUB AT STONEX STADIUM – The current arrangements until further notice are that Pole Vault training is on Monday’s and Wednesday’s from 18.30pm to 21.00pm. High Jump training is on Wednesday’s from 18.45pm to 21.00pm.
Please contact the session administrator CLYDE GORDON at clydeg67@hotmail.co.uk in advance and let him know if you are planning to attend.

SBH FAST FORWARD SCHOOL ATHLETICS CLUB – ‘Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers now run the school athletics club on Tuesday and Thursday at 4.30pm and which progresses to a more advanced club at 5.45 as a segue into the club. This is for ages 5 years -10 years of age. Please contact TY HOLDEN on 07737803260 for further information

POLE VAULTERS REQUIRED FOR 2024 – To all athletes young & old – are you aware of the SBH Pole Vault sessions held at StoneX Stadium on Monday & Wednesday evenings from 18.30pm. We have room to coach more of you, why not come along and watch a session and the get involved – give it a try NOW.
Please contact the session administrator CLYDE GORDON at clydeg67@hotmail.co.uk for more details.

STEEPLECHASE TRAINING AT STONEX STADIUM – Check with your Coach for details of training times.

SBH PRIVACY STATEMENT – In becoming a member, SBH will collect certain information about you. Can you please read the attached ‘Privacy Statement’ which contains Information on General Data Protection Regulations – SBH Privacy Statement Final April 2018

STONEX STADIUM – Main Switchboard telephone number is 020 3675 7250.

STONEX STADIUM AWARDED TRACKMARK STANDARD – Congratulations on achieving the UK Athletics Quality Assurance Standards for StoneX Stadium. This is the letter from UK Athletics and certificate showing all area that achieved compliance – StoneX Stadium Award Letter 09.11.21 StoneX Stadium Certificate

ALAN WELLER – SBH NEWSLETTER EDITOR AND WEBSITE MANAGER

Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers Weekly Newsletter Thursday 25 January 2024

Posted on 25/01/202405/02/2024 by sbharriers

Happy Birthday from Thursday 25 January to Wednesday 31 January – Onochie Achike, Gerald Alterman, Lily Carroll, Russell Devitt, Emmanuel Duruiheoma, Emilia Economu, Micah Forbes-Agyepong, Giles Kerry-Roger, Omar Miah, Nicholas Nieland, Michael Nicholls and Benjamin Zeffertt

RECENT NEW MEMBERS – We wish you a very warm welcome, and a happy, healthy and successful time with Shaftesbury to SAMUEL BRODIE, HARLEY HENRY, GENOA HOWAT and JAI-SHAMMAH LEWIN

CROSS COUNTRY POINTS CHAMPIONSHIP – The Southern XC Championships this Saturday, is the 5th race of 7 to count for all age-groups excluding Under 11s.

CROSS COUNTRY CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP – The Southern XC Championships this Saturday, is the championships for Under 13, 15, 17 and 9 miles Senior Men, also all Women age-groups excluding Under 11.

RESULTS
VICTORIA PARK SPORTS MEDICINE METROPOLITAN LEAGUE – The fourth fixture of five took place at Welwyn Garden City on 13 January.
I now have the team positions after 4 fixtures, which follow my summary as the where each team positions are after 4 of the 5 fixtures.

The following is a summary of our team positions after 4 fixtures;
Under 11 Boys are leading Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets by 86 points, not being too optimistic but with 1 fixture left, we are looking favourites. Last season we were league champions, with Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets finishing 2nd by 134 points.
Under 11 Girls finished in 5th place, and with 1 fixture left, we have maintained 2nd place overall to Woodford Green & Essex Ladies who lead by 48 points, we need a good turnout at Trent Park, although 3rd place London Heathside are some 46 points behind us. Last season we were also 2nd to Woodford Green & Essex Ladies.
Under 13 Boys finished in 4th place, and with 1 fixture left, we are now in 5th place. A very good season, especially as many of last seasons team have now moved up to the U15/U17 age-group. Last season we were league champions, with Woodford Green & Essex Ladies 14 points behind.
Under 13 Girls finished in 5th place, and with 1 fixture left, we are now in 3rd place. Realistically we could catch Harrow, although Barnet are only 16 points behind us. Last season we finished in 6th place.
Under 15 Boys/Under 17 Men made it 4 wins out of 4 races, although Woodford Green & Essex Ladies finished just 12 points behind us. We now go into the final fixture with a confortable 107 point lead. Last season we were league champions, with Woodford Green & Essex Ladies 24 points behind us.
Under 15 Girls/Under 17 Women finished in 8th place, and with 1 fixture left, we are now in 4th place. Realistically we will find it a hard task to catch 3rd place London Heathside who won at Welwyn. Last season we finished in 8th place.
Senior Men the results throughout the season has been disappointing, we finished 10th in Welwyn, and after 4 fixture we are in 12th place, relegation to Division 2 is a certainty, so next season guys we need a rethink. Last season we were promoted from Division 2 in 2nd place.
Senior Women unfortunately we need more numbers, as we averaged 2 runners throughout the season. We finished 12th at Welwyn and 12th overall after 4 fixtures, therefore we will be relegated to Division 3. Last season we finished in 10th place.
Veteran Men it has been an outstanding season, with 13 runners at Welwyn, the team won, beating the undefeated Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets by 72 points. Going into the final fixture at Trent Park, the team are in 2nd place, London Heathside are 3rd some 201 points behind us Promotion to Division 1 looks pretty good. Last season we finished in 5th place.

Unfortunately there was a fixture clash, which affected the young athletes teams, as the Southern U13, U15 & U17 took place at Lee Valley on the 13/14 January.

Under 11 Boys
Team Results – 1st SBH A (125 points), 2nd Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets (114), 3rd Herts Phoenix (81), 13th SBH B (14) 14 teams finished
Team Results After 4 Fixtures – 1st SBH (605 points), 2nd Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets (519), 3rd Woodford Green & Essex Ladies (376), 14th SBH B (119) 19 teams finished
Under 11 Girls
Team Results – 1st Woodford Green & Essex Ladies A (97 points), 3rd Harrow (69), 3rd Woodford Green & Essex Ladies B (59), 5th Equal SBH(48) 15 teams finished
Team Results After 4 Fixtures – 1st Woodford Green & Essex Ladies (359), 2nd SBH (311), 3rd London Heathside (265) 19 teams finished
Under 13 Boys
Team Results – 1st Ealing, Southall & Middlesex (117 points), 2nd Herts Phoenix (97), 3rd London Heathside (81), 4th SBH (75) 13 teams finished
Team Results After 4 Fixtures – 1st Ealing, Southall & Middlesex (683 points), 2nd Windsor, Slough, Eton & Hounslow (609), 3rd London Heathside (526), 5th SBH (493) 28 teams finished
Under 13 Girls
Team Results – 1st Harrow (75 points), 2nd St Mary’s Richmond (68), 3rd Barnet & District (59), 5th SBH (47) 14 teams finished
Team Results After 4 Fixtures – 1st St Mary’s Richmond (518 points), 2nd Harrow (383), 3rd SBH (368), 19th SBH B (19) 23 teams finished
Under 15 Boys and Under 17 Men
Team Results – 1st SBH A (286 points), 2nd Woodford Green & Essex Ladies (274), 3rd Herts Phoenix (269), 4th SBH B (219), 16th SBH C (59) 23 teams finished
Team Results After 4 Fixtures – 1st SBH A (1400 points), 2nd Woodford Green & Essex Ladies (1293), 3rd Herts Phoenix (1257), 6th SBH B (1020), 18th SBH C (391) 29 teams finished
Under 15 Girls and Under 17 Women
Team Results – 1st London Heathside (113 points), 2nd Ealing, Southall & Middlesex (76), 3rd Woodford Green & Essex Ladies (74), 8th SBH (39) 12 teams finished
Team Results After 4 Fixtures – 1st London Heathside (613 points), 2nd Woodford Green & Essex Ladies (413), 3rd London Heathside (397), 4th SBH (375), 18th SBH B (35) 23 teams finished
Senior Men
Team Results Division 1 – 1st Highgate Harriers (1456 points), 2nd Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets (1399), 3rd London Heathside (1341), 10th SBH (599) 12 teams finished
Team Results Division 1 After 4 Fixtures – 1st Highgate Harriers (6005 points), 2nd Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets (5548), 3rd London Heathside (5251), 12th SBH (2007) 12 teams finished
Team Results Veterans Division 2 – 1st SBH (279 points), 2nd Herts Phoenix (271), 3rd London Heathside (243) 12 teams finished
Team Results Veterans Division 2 After 4 Fixtures – 1st Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets (1003 points), 2nd SBH (952), 3rd London Heathside (751) 12 teams finished
Senior Women
Team Results Division 2 – 1st Herts Phoenix (302 points), 2nd Ealing Eagles (260), 3rd Trent Park (202), 12th SBH (12) 12 teams finished
Team Results Division 2 After 4 Fixtures – 1st Herts Phoenix (1128 points), 2nd Ealing Eagles (979), 3rd Trent Park (894), 12th SBH (234) 12 teams finished

Howard Williams Trophy (Juniors) After 4 Fixtures – 1st SBH (10 wins – 104 points), 2nd Woodford Green & Essex Ladies (3 – 101), 3rd Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets (0 – 87)
Howard Williams Trophy (Seniors) After 4 Fixtures – 1st Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets (2 wins – 46 points), 2nd London Heathside (2 – 46), 3rd Highgate Harriers (4 – 41), 20th SBH (0 – 11)

VICTORIA PARK SPORTS MEDICINE METROPOLITAN LEAGUE – Individual Positions after 4 fixtures. The final results are based on the best 4 results out of the five fixtures. These are the SBH athletes that are in the top 10, also the No.1 is shown if not SBH.

Under 11 Boys – 1st Joshua Maiden of Herts Phoenix (4 races – 396 points), 3rd HARRISON HENDERSON (4 – 384), 5th LUCAS XIE (4 – 365), 10th DENNYS PASCAL (3 – 299)
Under 11 Girls – 1st GRACE ROONEY (4 races – 389 points), 10th SIENNA DARCY (3 – 291)
Under 13 Boys – 1st Aidan Wolpert of Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets (4 races – 396 points), 4th EDWARD PASCAL (4 – 375)
Under 15 Boys – 1st ARTHUR PHILLIPS (4 races – 780 points), 10th EUAN PHILLIPS (3 – 567)
Under 15 Girls – 1st Alya Johnson of Ealing, Southall & Middlesex (4 races – 781 points), 13th POSIE SHAW (3 – 586)
Under 17 Men – 1st ADAM O’GORMAN (4 races – 788 points), 6th JACOB CLEMENTS (4 – 719), 8th AIDAN MCAVOY (4 – 663)
Under 17 Women – 1st Matilda Frith of Woodford Green & Essex Ladies (4 races – 661 points), 7th PHOEBE MUSIC (3 – 477)
Senior Men – 1st Roger Pulman of Highgate Harriers (4 races – 2398 points), 30th THOMAS BUTLER (3 – 1784)
Senior Women – 1st Stephanie Ainley of Thames Valley Harriers (4 races – 1183 points), 93rd NICOLA PAYNE (2 – 557)
Veteran Men V40 – 1st Paul Martelletti of Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets (4 races – 2398 points), 19th DANIEL NICHOLS (3 – 1710)
Veteran Men V45 – 1st Jim Cooper of Harrow (4 races – 2356 points), 8th JOEL PHILLIPS (4 – 2173)
Veteran Men V50 – 1st Scott Aiken of Trent Park (4 races – 2324 points), 18th BARRY HAWS (3 – 1338)
Veteran Men V55 – 1st Rob Shulman of London Heathside (4 races – 2185 points), 4th PAUL MACCARTHY (4 – 1988), 5th TIM UNDERHILL (4 – 1969)
Veteran Men V60 – 1st Chris Finill of Harrow (4 races – 2171 points), 10th PHILIP CUNNINGHAM (4 – 1651)

Link to the Individual tables – https://metleague.run/results/individual-results-2023/
Select Category to change age-groups.

BRITISH ATHLETICS CROSS CHALLENGE, INCLIDING UK WORLD XC TRIALS – Took place at Parliament Hill on 20 January
The London International Cross Country is a new event with big plans. Organiser EAMONN MARTIN hopes it will fill the void left by the much-missed Great Edinburgh XC. Ambitiously, there is even the dream of staging the European Championships at the iconic Parliament Hill venue in future.
Amid the cheers and the cow bells, the testing course and a bracing wind ripping through north London, EAMONN had created a spectator-friendly course at the spiritual home of cross-country running with hairpin turns, beer tent and a big screen.

Under 13 Boys (3000m) – DENNYS PASCAL 8th (11.41), EDWARD PASCAL 9th (11.41), ETHAN MOSS 18th (12.42), ROAN PARKES 20th (13.06), the winner was Craig Calver of West Suffolk (11.07), 21 runners finished
Under 13 Girls (3000m) – AIMEE PORTER 11th (12.48), OLIVIA ABBOTT 13th (13.27), the winner was Maisie Mullett of Wreake and Soar Valley (11.14), 23 runners finished
Under 15 Boys (4000m) – ARTHUR PHILLIPS 8th (14.37), EUAN PHILLIPS 10th (14.44), JESSE ABRAHAMS 30th (17.11), LADDIE SHAW 37th (17.15), the winner was Joseph Scanes of Blackheath & Bromley (13.42), 34 runners finished
Under 15 Girls (4000m) – POSIE SHAW 10th (16.38), the winner was Olivia Forrest of Brentwood Beagles (13.42), 30 runners finished
Under 17 Men (6000m) – RAFI GAYER 7th (20.49), ADAM O’GORMAN 22nd (22.10), TOMMY NARVAEZ-WHITE 34th (23.42), GUY FAWCETT 37th (24.47), the winner was Alden Collier of Windsor, Slough, Eton & Hounslow (20.00), 39 runners finished
Under 17 Women (6000m) – EDIE WOODINGS 27th (29.18), the winner was Zara Redmond of Kilbarchan (23.14), 28 runners finished
Under 20 Men (8000m) – JOSHUA FISHER 30th (29.24), the winner was James Dargan of Aldershot, Farnham & District (25.32), 35 runners finished
Under 20 Women (6000m) – EMMA MCCLUSKEY (2nd Claim) 30th (26.45), CHARLOTTE HARRIS (2nd Claim) 32nd (27.06), the winner was Innes Fitzgerald of Exeter (21.08), 35 runners finished
Open Men & BUCS Trial (4000m) – NOAH CLAKE (2nd Claim) 20th (16.21), the winner was Alex Melloy of Cambridge & Coleridge (12.57), 24 runners finished
Open Women & BUCS Trial (4000m) – The winner was Bethan Morley of Leeds City (14.20), 19 runners finished
Senior Men (10000m) – JEREMY DEMPSEY 5th (30.26), THOMAS BUTLER 26th (31.56), BENJAMIN WILLS (HCA) 38th (32.17), the winner was Hugo Milner of Derby (29.58), 99 runners finished
Senior Women (10000m) – INDIRA PATEL 29th (38.06), the winner was Abbie Donnelly of Lincoln Wellington (34.32), 49 runners finished

AAARHUS SPRINT’N’JUMP – Took place at Aarhus, Denmark on 23 January
60m – SW H1 LINA NIELSEN 3rd (PB 7.47i) taking .16 of a second off her 2019 time, in the next race LINA finished 4th (PB 7.39i) taking .08 of a second off her H1 time, and is ranked UK No.8 in 2024
60m Hurdles – SW H1 JESSICA HUNTER 2nd (SB 8.27i) taking .09 of a second off her 13 January time, in the next race JESSICA finished 2nd (PB 8.14i) taking .13 of a second off her H1 time, and is ranked UK No.2 in 2024

CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY NON THOMAS OPEN – Took place at Cardiff on 21 January
60m – SM H2 JOSH WOODS U23 2nd (SB 7.10i), in the next race JOSH finished 6th (PB 7.07i) taking .03 of a second off his H2 time
60m Hurdles – SM H2 CRAIG MONCUR U23 1st (PB 8.44i) taking .14 of a second off his 2023 time, in the next race CRAIG finished 1st (8.45i)
High Jump – SM KIMANI JACK U23 1st (2.05mi)
Long Jump – SM JOSH WOODS U23 1st (SB 6.98i) and is ranked UK No.5 U23 on 2024
Shot 7.26kg – SM CRAIG MONCUR U23 1st (PB 13.19mi) adding 9cm to his 2023 put, and is ranked UK No.6 U23 on 2024

ENERGYVISION CROSS CUP HANNUT – Took place at Hannut, Belgium on 21 January
9000m XC – SW NAOMI TASCHIMOWITZ 15th (35.27)

LONDON UNDER 20/SENIOR GAMES – Took place at Lee Valley on 20-21 January
As of this moring the track results are still to be published.
High Jump – SM AKIN COWARD 1st (SB 2.09mi)
High Jump – SW A EVELYNE FONTEYNE U23 1st equal (SB 1.69mi) and is ranked UK No.5 U23 in 2024
Pole Vault – SW ROSALIND ZEFFERTT V60 9th (SB 2.24mi)
Triple Jump – SW A ROSALIND ZEFFERTT V60 13th (SB 7.51mi)

CAMPEONATO DE ANDALUCIA U23 – Took place at Antequera, Spain on 20 January
200m – SM H5 CAI CRAWFORD U20 1st (SB 22.54i), in the next race CAI finished 1st (SB 22.38i) taking .16 of a second off his H5 time, and is ranked UK No.6 U20 in 2024

KULDIGA CATHERINE’S CUP – Took place at Kuldiga, Latvia on 20 January
60m – SM A JORDAN WATSON-BROWN 2nd (6.79i), in the next race JORDAN finished 1st (6.80i)

SPARKASSEN INDOOR MEETING – Took place at Dortmund, Germany on 20 January
1500m – SW GEORGIA BELL 1st (PB 4:03.54i) taking 7.20 seconds off her 7 January time, and is ranked UK No.1 in 2024

STARPERCHE – PERCHE ELITE TOUR – Took place at Bordeaux, France on 20 January
Pole Vault – SW JADE IVE (HCA) 3rd (SB 4:33mi) and is ranked UK No.1 in 2024

VAULT MANCHESTER – Took place at Sportcity on 20 January
Pole Vault – SX B CRAIG MONCUR U23 5th (3.96mi), D TRINITY O’CONNOR U23 8th (SB 2.96mi)

VILLANOVA INVITATIONAL – Took place at Staten Island, New York, USA on 20 January.
60m Hurdles – SW H3 LILY PARRIS U23 (Princeton University 2nd Claim) 2nd (PB 8.63i) taking .006 of a second off her 2021 time, in the next race LILY finished 3rd (PB 8.61i) taking .02 of a second off her H3 time, and is ranked UK No.10 U23 in 2024

YALE – DARTMOUTH – COLUMBIA – Took place at New Haven, Connecticut, USA on 20 January.
60m – SW H2 LARISSA GILES U23 (Yale University) 6th (SB 8.08i)

NEWHAM 60M SPRINT SERIES – Took place at Newham on 17 January
60m – SM R1 H1 JORDAN WATSON-BROWN 3rd (6.78i), JIMMY THORONKA 5th (6.98i), 10 KHYAN MARKLAND U17 2nd (7.24i), BRYAN OGBEBOR 3rd (7.42i), 11 ISAAC MOORE 3rd (7.47i), R2 H1 JORDAN finished 1st (6.75i), 2 JIMMY finished 1st (6.90i), 6 KHYAN finished 6th (7.28i), 9 BRYAN finished 2nd (7.40i), ISAAC finished 6th (7.58i)
60m – SW R1 H8 ESTHER AKITI 2nd (8.42i), R2 H6 ESTHER AKITI finished 2nd (8.36i)

PARKRUNS MILESTONE VESTS – You can purchase these from 50 to 500, this is the link – https://shop.parkrun.com/collections/milestone-run-walk-vests

PARKRUNS IN THE UK – Last Saturday at parkruns in the UK, there were…
1,061 events – 194,104 walkers, joggers, runners and volunteers – 8,592 first timers – 20,751 PBs

COMPLETELY USELESS RANDOM FACT – Did you know … With the 2024 Australian Open well under way, did you know there are 481 parkrun events located in Australia?

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Aldenham on 20 January.
PAUL LEWIS V50 17th (22.50) this was his 201st Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Canons Park on 20 January.
DANIYAL JANMOHAMED U11 16th (PB 22.00) this was his 5th Parkrun, LILYL JANMOHAMED U11 41st (PB 25.07) this was her 4th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Hackney Marshes on 20 January.
BARRY CHISHOLM V60 332nd (29.48) this was his 317th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Kesgrave on 20 January.
ROSS HAMMOMD U17 1st (18.04) this was his 30th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Maidstone on 20 January.
CLIFF GOLDING V65 76th (25.23) this was his 159th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Norwich on 20 January.
JOSEPH HEATHER U23 10th (18.35) this was his 46th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Oak Hill on 20 January.
STUART SINGER V60 34th (23.31) this was his 403rd Parkrun, BRADLEY SINGER V35 37th (23.50) this was his 254th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Panshanger on 20 January.
RUSSELL DEVITT V70 266th (42.04) this was his 288th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Peery Lakes, Perth, Australia on 20 January.
STUART MOORE V60 134th (30.05) this was his 219th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at The Old Showfield on 20 January.
RICHARD SAMUEL V70 15th (21.30) this was his 28th Parkrun

PARKRUN 20 YEARS OLD IN 2024 – 20 years ago parkrun’s founder, PAUL SINTON-HEWITT, organised the Bushy Park Time Trial. on Saturday 2 October 2004. 13 runners and five volunteers turned up to Bushy Park in Teddington, London, for a free, timed, 5k run, known then as the Bushy Park Time Trial.
People started telling their families and friends about it and the number of people taking part at Bushy Park slowly grew and grew. Three years later, the Time Trial went from a single event to seven in one year.

This is the link to the Parkrun newsletter, which gives details of the Parkruns first five years – https://blog.parkrun.com/uk/2024/01/19/the-first-five-years-of-parkrun/

UPCOMING ROAD RELAY AND CROSS COUNTRY FIXTURES FOR THE NEXT 5 WEEKS, WHICH COVERS THE PERIOD THURSDAY 25 JANUARY UNTIL WEDNESDAY 28 FEBRUARY – The SBH 2023-2024 Winter Fixture Card and Information Sheet are available on the SBH website – http://sbharriers.co.uk/fixtures-results/fixture-cards/

SOUTHERN CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place on Saturday 27 January at Beckenham Place Park, Beckenham (SatNav BR3 1SY).
Start Times – 11.00am U15 Boys (4.5k), 11.20am U13 Girls (3k), 11.35am U13 Boys (3k), 11.50am U15 Girls (4.5k), 12.10pm U17 Men (6k), 12.40pm U20 Women (6k), 13.05pm U17 Women (5k), 13.30pm U20 Men (8k), 14.05pm Senior Women (8k), 14.50pm Senior Men (15k). In the Senior Men’s any athlete has not started his 3rd lap by 50 minutes they are advised they will be unlikely to complete the course in 90 minutes when times will stop being recorded. Start times to be confirmed, as those shown above were for the 2022 race.
Entries Closed

START FITNESS METROPOLITAN LEAGUE RACE NUMBERS – I have been asked to remind you that your race number must be kept by yourselves, and is to be used for all 5 fixtures.

UPCOMING INDOOR FIXTURES, WHICH COVERS THE PERIOD THURSDAY 25 JANUARY UNTIL WEDNESDAY 28 FEBRUARY – Please enter yourself and pay the appropiate fee. Also note, especially Lee Valley, that events may close before any closing date, if that event is fully subscribed.

SOUTHERN U20 AND SENIOR INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place at Lee Valley Athletics Centre are 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton (Satnav N9 0AR) on Saturday 3 February and Sunday 4 February
To enter please use this link,although entries are not open as yet – http://www.seaa.org.uk/index.php
Entries Closed

LEE VALLEY AYO FALOLA DREAM MILE – Takes place at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre, 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton (Satnav N9 0AR) on Wednesday 7 February.
Events are Track 400m, 800m, Mile and Triple Jump. For age-groups Under 15 and above.
To enter please use this link – https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2024/GBR/ayofaloladreammile/
Entries Close Wednesday 31 January – Please be advised that events may be full before the closing date.
Note: You will have to enter yourself and pay the appropriate entry fee

BUCS INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place at the English Institute of Sport, Coleridge Road, Sheffield (Satnav S9 5DA) on Friday 23 February to Sunday 25 February.
To enter please use this link – https://www.bucs.org.uk/events-page/athletics-indoor-championships-2023-24-part-of-bucs-nationals.html#
Entries Closing Date Tuesday 30 January
Note: You will have to enter yourself and pay the appropriate entry fee

UNDER 11, 13, 15 AND 17 WOMEN ALL-TIME T&F TOP 10 FROM 2005 TO 2023 – I produced the following lists from the ‘Clubs’ section on the Power of 10.

60m – U11 1st Sienna Corbyn (9.39i), 2nd Temi Jaiyeola (9.44i), 3rd Dami Adekunle (9.61i) – U13 1st Moiesha Savage (8.19i), 2nd Nia Akintokun (8.25i), 3rd Jessica Gibbs (8.34i) – U15 1st Nia Akintokun (7.55i), 2nd Angel McLeod (7.63i), 3rd Tosin Jokosenumi (8.09i) – U17 1st Latifa Harris-Osman (7.68i), 2nd Tami George (7.76i), 3rd Esther Fatuade (7.83i)
75m – U11 1st Anu Jaiyeola (10.72), 2nd Dami Adekunle (11.00), 3rd Tosin Jokosenumi (11.0) – U13 1st Esther Pickering and Tiffiny Ojie (10.4), 3rd Emma Babalola (10.41)
100m – U11 1st Anu Jaiyeola (14.2), 2nd Azaria Nwankwo (15.4), 3rd Vera Doudko (15.3) – U13 1st Angel McLeod (12.88), 2nd Nia Akintokun (13.04), 3rd Moiesha Savage (13.15) – U15 1st Angel McLeod (12.08), 2nd Nia Akintokun (12.1), 3rd Moiesha Savage (12.61/12.54w) – U17 1st Niah Akintokun (12.20), 2nd Latifa Harris-Osman (12.2), 3rd Makida Lewis (12.28)
150m – U11 1st Anu Jaiyeola (20.8), 2nd Vera Doudko (22.4), 3rd Nia Forbes-Agyepong (22.68) – U13 1st Amy Robertson and Chisom Nwachukwu (20.2), 3rd Tahlia Weller-Harris (20.3)
200m – U11 1st Anu Jaiyeola (30.0), 2nd KeeNyah Adelise (32.43i), 3rd Dami Adekunle (32.51i) – U13 1st Angel McLeod (26.49), 2nd Nia Akintokun (26.8), 3rd Tosin Jokosenumi (27.42) – U15 1st Nia Akintokun (24.68), 2nd Chisom Nwachukwu (25.69), 3rd Angel McLeod (25.71) – U17 1st Hannah Foster (24.26), 2nd Chisom Nwachukwu (24.76), 3rd Tami George (24.86)
300m – U15 1st Sophie Forbes-Laird (41.9), 2nd Jessica Hurley (42.2), 3rd Holly Ryan (42.33i) – U17 1st Sabrina Bakari (38.43), 2nd Hannah Foster (38.46), 3rd Naomi Palmer (40.81)
600m – U11 1st Posie Shaw (1:52.90), 2nd Sienna Darcy (1:57.96), 3rd Sydney Allen (1:59.51) – U13 1st Olivia Abbott (1:55.23), 2nd Sophia Staab (2:01.4), 3rd Vera Doudko (2:01.70i)
800m – U11 1st Sienna Darcy (2:42.47), 2nd Posie Shaw (2:42.7), 3rd Aimi Weightman (2:45.3) – U13 1st Posie Shaw (2:27.40), 2nd Danni Newman (2:24.03), 3rd Dina Silverman (2:25.46i) – U15 1st Katherine Deal T13 (2:14.8), 2nd Sophie Connor (2:15.91), 3rd Posie Shaw (2:16.19) – U17 1st Mya Mairs-Ingram (2:09.01), 2nd Nicola McGovern (2:10.16), 3rd Aimi Weightman (2:12.34)
1200m – U13 1st Natalie Connor (3:55.5), 2nd Danni Newman (3:58.5), 3rd Karis Mimms (3:59.1)
1500m – U11 1st Posie Shaw (5:29.15), 2nd Maayan Radus (5:31.64), 3rd Aleya Khadr (6:49.26) – U13 1st Posie Shaw (4:54.79), 2nd Aimi Weightman (4:56.9), 3rd Lia Radus (4:59.5) – U15 1st Sophie Connor (4:36.84), 2nd Katherine Deal T13 (4:38.48), 3rd Natalie Connor (4:43.52) – U17 1st Aimi Weightman (4:26.67), 2nd Nicola McGovern (4:28.90), 3rd Sophie Connor (4:30.68)
3000m – U15 1st Maayan Radus (10:20.41), 2nd Katherine Deal T13 (10:36.29), 3rd Natalie Connor (10:37.51) – U17 1st Sophia Parvizi-Wayne (9:49.02), 2nd Ruby Vinton (9:49.77), 3rd Freya Stapleton (9:59.43)
1500m Steeplechase – U17 1st Emily Hathaway (5:10.88), 2nd Mia Groom (5:18.11), 3rd Sophia Parvizi-Wayne (5:21.58)
70m Hurdles – U11 1st Vera Doudko (14.59) – U13 1st Rachel Carter (11.3), 2nd Cristina Potter (12.0), 3rd Azaria Nwankwo (12.1)
75m Hurdles – U15 1st Alina Cofie (11.32), 2nd Nia Forbes-Agyepong (11.74), 3rd Angel McLeod (11.79)
80m Hurdles – U17 1st Nia Forbes-Agyepong (11.64), 2nd Eavion Richardson (11.69), 3rd Sophia Obi (11.88)
300m Hurdles – U17 1st Hannah Foster (43.51), 2nd Rachel Carter (46.48), 3rd Macie Sutherland (46.85)
Heptathlon – U17 1st Lucy Woodward (4642 points), 2nd Makeda Lewis (4472 points), 3rd Eavion Richardson (4449 points)
Pentathlon – U13 1st Holly Taylor (1441 points) – U15 1st Abigail Lambden (2958 points), 2nd Alina Cofie (2662 points), 3rd Moe Sasegbon (2534 points)
High Jump – U11 1st Vera Doudko (1.05) – U13 1st Rebecca Wheeler-Henry (1.49), 2nd Hannah Caton (1.36), 3rd Sian Sinclair, Nia Akintokun, Sienna Corbyn, Anu Jaiyeaola and Precious Eboh (1.35) – U15 1st Gabriella Walters (1.70), 2nd Rebecca Wheeler-Henry (1.63), 3rd Evelyne Fonteyne (1.60) – U17 1st Gabriella Walters (1.71), 2nd Kara Onuiri(1.70), 3rd Evelyne Fonteyne (1.66)
Pole Vault – U15 1st Natalia Ivanov (3.35), 2nd Anya Rodriguez (3.30), 3rd Abigail Edwards (3.21) – U17 1st Manon Baines (3.50), 2nd Sarah Clifford (3.40), 3rd Abigail Edwards (3.20)
Long Jump – U11 1st Anu Jaiyeola (4.00), 2nd Azaria Nwankwo (3.56), 3rd Dami Adekunle (3.51) – U13 1st Tahlia Weller-Harris (4.73), 2nd Isla Brassnet (4.50), 3rd Grace Nyaongo and Anu Jaiyeola (4.41), – U15 1st Jade Attoh (5.23), 2nd Abigail Lambden (5.15), 3rd Alina Cofie (5.07) – U17 1st Eavion Richardson (5.91), 2nd Amelia Daley (5.53), 3rd Alessa Lewis (5.50)
Triple Jump – U17 1st Jazz Sears (12.58), 2nd Amelia Daley (11.99/12.08w), 3rd Jade Attoh (11.87)
Shot 2.72kg – U13 1st Ebony Coward (8.13), 2nd Jasmin Clarke (8.05), 3rd Sophia Parvizi-Wayne (7.83)
Shot 3kg – U15 1st Gabriella Walters (10.72), 2nd Ulani McCabe-Huggins (9.27), 3rd Chuba Onyedibia (9.18) – U17 1st Lindsey Jonker (12.64), 2nd Lucy Woodward (11.52), 3rd Eavion Richardson (10.61)
Shot 3.25kg – U15 1st Simisola Oyesanya (10.57), 2nd Abigail Lambden (10.03), 3rd Shereen Doughty (9.07)
Shot 4kg – U17 1st Simisola Oyesanya (10.20), 2nd Kayomie Thompson (10.16), 3rd Makeda Lewis (9.86)
Discus 0.75kg – U13 1st Samra Richardson (19.28), 2nd Precious Eboh (18.95), 3rd Hannah Ogunniyi (18.22)
Discus 1kg – U15 1st Shereen Doughty (26.88), 2nd Georgina Christophorou (24.14), 3rd Chubi Onyedibia (23.48) – U17 1st Jessica Emery (42.32), 2nd Katie Webb (36.82), 3rd Kayomie Thompson (33.98)
Hammer 3kg – U15 1st Lauren Daymer (26.87), 2nd Harriet Morrison (25.76), 3rd Emma Babalola (22.08) – U17 1st Lucy Koehigsberger (53.31), 2nd Louisa Pitsialis (37.49), 3rd Harriet Mollinson (29.43)
Hammer 4kg – U17 1st Louisa Pitsialis (24.01), 2nd Patricia Mbata (23.27), 3rd Kayomie Thompson (22.07)
Javelin 400g – U11 1st Vera Doudko (8.31), 2nd Jasmyn Perrinr (6.51) – U13 1st Millie Roxburgh (30.34), 2nd Samra Richardson (30.11), 3rd Cristina Potter (28.61)
Javelin 500g – U15 1st Maisie Taylor(33.18), 2nd Klaudia Debreczani (31.01), 3rd Emma Taylor (30.87) – U17 1st Cristina Potter (43.64), 2nd Isabella Brunskill (37.87), 3rd Samra Richardson (35.65)
Javelin 600g – U15 1st Sherayne Scott (23.84), 2nd Magan Liley (23.24), 3rd Catryn Langley (22.94) – U17 1st Makeda Lewis (38.31), 2nd Klaudia Debreczani (32.42), 3rd Lindsey Jonker (29.86)

Link to Under 11 Girls all-time T&F top 10 from 2012 to 2023 – 8 SBH Under 11 Girls All Time T&F Top 10 From 2012 To 2023
Link to Under 13 Girls all-time T&F top 10 from 2005 to 2023 – 9 SBH Under 13 Girls All Time T&F Top 10 From 2005 To 2023
Link to Under 15 Girls all-time T&F top 10 from 2005 to 2023 – 10 SBH Under 15 Girls All Time T&F Top 10 From 2005 To 2023
Link to Under 17 Women all-time T&F top 10 from 2005 to 2023 – 11 SBH Under 17 Women All Time T&F Top 10 From 2005 To 2023

ATHLETICS CALENDAR 2024 – The following article was published on the Athletics Weekly website recently.

The Paris Games will dominate the athletics world in 2024 but pretty much every week this year will be packed with action ranging from the Diamond League to big city marathons, the World Cross Country Championships in Serbia and World Under-20 Championships in Lima.

February – 3 US Olympic Marathon Trials, Orlando, Florida, BUCS Cross Country Championships, Temple Newsam, Leeds, 4
New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, Boston, 6 ORLEN Copernicus Cup, Toruń, 10 Meeting Hauts-de- France Pas-de-Calais, Liévin, 10-11
England U20/17/15 Indoor Championships, Sheffield, 11 Millrose Games, New York, 15 Maurie Plant Meet, Melbourne, 17 Welsh Cross Country Championships, Brecon, 17-18 UK Athletics Indoor Championships, Birmingham, British Masters Indoor Championships, Lee Valley, 18 Zurich Maratón de Sevilla, Spain, NI & Ulster Senior Cross Country Championships, Donegal, 23 World Indoor Tour Gold Madrid 2024, Madrid, 23-25 BUCS Indoor Championships, Sheffield, 24 nglish National Cross Country Championships, Weston Park, Telford, Lindsays Scottish National Cross Country Championships, Falkirk, 25 Napoli City Half Marathon, European Champion Clubs Cup Cross Country, Albufeira

March – 1-4 World Indoor Championships, Glasgow, 3 Tokyo Marathon, 8-23 African Games, 9 UK Inter-Counties Champs & Cross Challenge Final, Wollaton Park, Nottingham, 9-10 European Throwing Cup, Leiria, 10 Zurich Marató de Barcelona, Nagoya Women’s Marathon, 16 English Schools Cross Country Championships, Pontefract, Podium 5km inc England Championships, Leicester, 17 Run Rome the Marathon, EDP Lisbon Half Marathon, Seoul Marathon, 23 SIAB Schools Cross Country, Santry Park, Dublin, English area road relays, various venues, 30 World Cross Country Championships, Belgrade

April – 6 Prague Half Marathon, English National 12 & 6-Stage Road Relay Championships, Sutton Park, 7 Generali Berlin Half Marathon, Brighton Marathon, 14 Botswana Golden Grand Prix, Gaborone, 15 Boston Marathon, 20 Xiamen Diamond League, Kip Keino Classic, Nairobi, 21 TCS London Marathon, World Race Walking Team Championships, Antalya, 26-27 Drake Relays, Des Moines, 27 Shanghai Diamond League

May – 3-5 BUCS T&F Championships, 4-5 World Athletics Relays, Bahamas, 5 Prague International Marathon, Great Birmingham Run, 10 Doha Diamond League, 11 Belfast Irish Milers Meet, 17-25 World Para Athletics Championships, Kobe, Japan, 18 Night of the 10,000m PBs, London, USATF Los Angeles Grand Prix, 19 Rabat Diamond League, Loughborough International, Seiko Golden Grand Prix, Tokyo, Rimi Riga Marathon, Great Bristol Run, 25 Eugene Diamond League, BMC Grand Prix, Sportcity, Manchester, 26 AJ Bell Great Manchester Run, 28 Ostrava Golden Spike, Ostrava, 30 Oslo Diamond League, 31-2 European Off-Road Running Championships, Annecy

June – 2 Stockholm Diamond League, 7-12 European Championships, Rome, 8 BMC Grand Prix, Watford, 9 USATF New York City Grand Prix, Comrades Marathon, South Africa, 15 Night of Athletics, Heusden, 18 Paavo Nurmi Games, Turku, 21 Irena Szewinska Memorial, Bydgoszcz, Meeting Madrid 2024, 21-30 US Olympic Team Trials, Eugene, Oregon, 22 BMC Grand Prix, Loughborough, 28-30 UK Athletics Championships, Mancheste

July – 6 BMC Grand Prix, Birmingham University, 7 Paris Diamond League, FBK Games, Hengelo, 9 Gyulai István Memorial, Székesfehérvár, Cork City Sports, 10 Loughborough EAP, 12 Monaco Diamond League, Morton Games, Dublin, 12-13 English Schools T&F Championships, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham, 16 Spitzen Leichtathletik Luzern, 18-21 European Under-18 Championships, Banska Bystrica, Slovakia, 20 London Diamond League

August – 1-11 Paris Olympic Games, 10 BMC Grand Prix, Trafford, 22 Lausanne Diamond League, 25 The Monument Mile Classic, Stirling, 25 Silesia Diamond League, 27-31 World Under-20 Championships, Lima, Peru, 30 Rome Diamond League, 30–8 Paris Paralympics

September – 1 ISTAF 2024, Berlin, The Big Half, London, 3 60° Palio Città della Quercia, Rovereto, 5 Zurich Diamond League, 8 AJ Bell Great North Run, Tyneside, Memorial Borisa Hanžekovića, Zagreb, 9 Galà dei Castelli, Bellinzona, 13-14 Brussels Diamond League, 21 Vitality Westminster Mile, 22 Vitality London 10,000, 29 BMW Berlin Marathon

October – 6 Great Scottish Run, 13 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, 20 TCS Amsterdam Marathon, AJ Bell Great South Run, 27 Mainova Frankfurt Marathon, Irish Life Dublin Marathon, Half Marathon Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich

November – 3 TCS New York City Marathon, French Riviera Marathon Nice-Cannes, 17 Great Ethiopian Run 10km, 24 Firenze Marathon, Italy

December – 1 Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Marathon, 8 European Cross Country Championships, Antalya, Turkey

BIRCHFIELD IN ROW WITH BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL OVER USE OF ALEXANDER STADIUM – The following article was published on the Athletics Weekly website recently. Photograph taken by MARK SHEARMAN.

DEREK REDMOND says the cash-strapped authorities are trying to “kill” the Commonwealth Games legacy. After months of disgruntlement and behind-the-scenes legal battles, Birchfield Harriers has broken its silence over its struggle to access facilities at the Alexander Stadium. DEREK REDMOND, the Birchfield vice-president and former UK 400m record-holder, told ITV News Central that Birmingham City Council is trying to “kill” the legacy of the 2022 Commonwealth Games. The row centres on usage of the Alexander Stadium, with Birchfield claiming they are unable to enjoy the same access they had prior to the Commonwealth Games taking place 17 months ago. The club points to a 125-year “ground agreement” that was signed in 1975 when they moved out of their old stadium in Perry Barr (which is now a greyhound stadium) and into the Alexander Stadium just over a mile away. Birmingham City Council, however, argue the agreement is no longer applicable due to the stadium having changed so much during the redevelopment ahead of the Games. Originally, Birchfield were pleased that the Commonwealth Games were coming to Birmingham. Negotiations with Birmingham City Council were also seen to be going well until the Covid pandemic struck in 2020. Access to the stadium soon became difficult and Birmingham City Council began to question the club’s long-standing “ground agreement”. During the redevelopment of Alexander Stadium the club had to train at Wyndley track in Sutton Coldfield, with competitions held at Wyndley and Nuneaton before eventually returning to use the main track in April 2023. However, club officials are angry that they can only use the facilities, which include their club office, during certain hours on club nights.

The club has seen its membership decimated – although it is now recovering – with an estimated £100,000 lost in membership and training fees plus income from staging events. Birmingham City Council has also spent £89,000 on legal fees relating to the row, with Birchfield claiming they have spent £100,000 so far. This comes at a time when the council has declared itself to be in “financial distress” this winter. The club is three years away from its 150th anniversary and its members include more than 100 Olympians. Related to this, Birchfield also claim council officials were disinterested in an idea to create an historical heritage area in the stadium. REDMOND told ITV: “They [Birmingham City Council] are actually driving athletes away because if this was me now and we were in this situation, I’d think ‘do I want to be at Birchfield?’ “There is a legacy up to a point and all of a sudden now Birmingham City Council seem to want to kill that legacy. They want to seem to put a lid on it. “You know, there are some things that I’ve been hearing that Birmingham City Council are fighting against Birchfield Harriers for the rights to be here and to use the facilities that are here.”

AW contacted Birchfield several times in 2023 about the issue but the club was reluctant to talk about the problems. For one, Birmingham City Council insisted on confidentiality during negotiations. Also, the club was keen for it not to escalate into a public row. One club official from Birchfield told AW: “It should really be referred to as a scandal. Birchfield have been very careful so far. Perhaps too patient. We have been too occupied trying to keep the club going and trying to rebuild our numbers.”

A Birmingham City Council spokesperson said: “The redevelopment of the Alexander Stadium into a state-of-the-art £72 million world-class venue means there has been a need to review the licence arrangements that were originally agreed with Birchfield Harriers in 1975, which applied to a completely different stadium. “As a publicly funded body, the council has a duty to ensure value for money and that we maximise the use and community benefit of this new facility. As such we have been in discussions with the club about how we best accommodate their needs and others wishing to utilise the venue.

“These ongoing discussions are based on the existing peppercorn rent terms being maintained at the rates agreed back in 1975, so in reality the use of the new facilities will represent a better cost-benefit outcome for the club. “We look forward to reaching an agreement that enables Birchfield Harriers to benefit from the new and enhanced facilities on offer within this context of achieving a wider community good.” In recent weeks the likelihood of the 2026 European Athletics Championships being staged at Alexander Stadium has also been thrown into doubt although West Midlands Combined Authority has now committed extra funding to enable it to go ahead.

OLYMPIC GAMES 2024 – Take place in Paris from the 26 July until the 11 August. The Athletics take place from the 1 August until the 11 August.
Link to the Olympic Games website for the schedule for all events – https://www.paris2024.org/en/competition-schedule-olympic-games/
Detailed schedule for events will be issued later this year
Link to the Olympic Games website to register for tickets – https://tickets.paris2024.org/en/

SHAFTESBURY BARNET HARRIERS ON INSTAGRAM– Since the account was setup towards the end of last year, there has been an amazing amount of Videos and Photographs contributed with many comments. There are 4 post this week.

3 photographs were taken at the Southern U13, U15, U17 Championships at Lee Valley on 13/14 January.

TAMI GEORGE at the presentation ceremony, after winning the U17 60m title with a personal best (7.68), also TAMI won the U17 60m silver medal (25.20)
POSIE SHAW at the presentation ceremony, after winning the U17 800m silver medal with a personal best (2:14.05)
ELSA SHABANI at the presentation ceremony, after winning the U17 Shot bronze medal with a personal best (12.59m)

The final photograph was taken at the British Athletics cross challenge at Parliament Hill on 20 January.

From left to right on the top row – THOMAS BUTLER and LADDIE SHAW
From left to right on the bottom row – ARTHUR PHILLIPS and POSIE SHAW

THE FOLLOWING IS CLUB INFORMATION ON VARIOUS TOPICS

JAMIE BATH MEMBERS MASSAGE SERVICE – Since joining SBH he has been working closely with TY HOLDEN in his quest for Athlete and Athletics Development. To help support the club members he has (with the club’s support) set up a Members Massage Service available on club nights at a small charge of £15 (as compared to outside masseurs who charge £60) to simply cover materials and insurance.
Please contact JAMIE at jamiebath@live.co.uk or text him on 07902 592961. You can also see him on training nights for availability.

FACEBOOK – Photographs can be found on the SBH page.

STEEPLECHASE TRAINING AT STONEX STADIUM – Check with your Coach for details of training times.

STONEX STADIUM – Main Switchboard telephone number is 020 3675 7250.

ALAN WELLER – SBH NEWSLETTER EDITOR AND WEBSITE MANAGER

Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers Weekly Newsletter Thursday 18 January 2024

Posted on 17/01/202405/02/2024 by sbharriers

Happy Birthday from Thursday 18 January to Wednesday 25 January – Alastair Brown, Jolomi Demeyin, Charly Doyon, Asher Escobar, George Evans, Matei Frunze, Matthew Grant, Kristian Imroth, Jade Ive, Lani Jaiyeola, Azaria Nwankwo, John Otugade, Aran Patel, Mark Pearce and Alex Stapleton

UNDER 11 CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONS – Congratulations to WILLIAM STOCKDALE and GRACE ROONEY who won the Under 11 title at the Metropolitan League on 13 January.

PARKRUN 200 CLUB – Congratulations to PAUL LEWIS who completed an amazing 200 Parkruns at Aldenham on 13 January.

UNDER 11 TO UNDER 17 WOMEN ALL-TIME TOP 10 – I have now competed the process, and will publish the top 3 plus the full document in next weeks Newsletter..

RESULTS
VICTORIA PARK SPORTS MEDICINE METROPOLITAN LEAGUE – The fourth fixture of five took place at Welwyn Garden City on 13 January.
There were team wins from the Under 11 Boys, Under 15 Boys/17 Men and Veteran Men. The Under 13 Boys finished 4th, Under 11 and 13 Girls finished 5th, Under 15 Girls/17 Women finished in 8th, Senior Men finished 10th and Senior Women finished in 12th place.

These are our individual top 10 finishers – Under 11 Boys WILLIAM STOCKDALE 3rd, HARRISON HENDERSON 4th, JENSON DAY 5th – Under 11 Girls GRACE ROONEY 3rd – Under 13 Boys EDWARD PASCAL 5th – Under 13 Girls AIMEE PORTER 4th – Under 15 Boys ARTHUR PHILLIPS 4th, CALEB HILTON 6th – Under 15 Girls POSIE SHAW 5th – Under 17 Men ADAM O’GORMAN 2nd, JORDAN PEARLMAN 9th – Senior Men THOMAS BUTLER 5th.

I have a problem locating the overall team positions after 4 fixture, and will publish next week.

Under 11 Boys (1400m) – WILLIAM STOCKDALE 3rd (5.15), HARRISON HENDERSON 4th (5.21), JENSON DAY 5th (5.32), LUCAS XIE 11th (5.50), JAMES BERNSTEIN 23rd (6.19) the winner was Joshua Maiden of Harts Phoenix (5.03), 36 runners finished
Team Results – 1st SBH A (125 points), 2nd Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets (114), 3rd Herts Phoenix (81), 13th SBH B (14) 14 teams finished
Team Results After 3 Fixtures – 1st SBH (480 points), 2nd Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets (405), 3rd Woodford Green & Essex Ladies (305)

Under 11 Girls (1400m) – GRACE ROONEY 3rd (5.51), KEENYAH ADELISE 17th (6.33) the winner was Alice Clements of Ealing, Southall & Middlesex (5.39), 33 runners finished
Team Results – 1st Woodford Green & Essex Ladies A (97 points), 3rd Harrow (69), 3rd Woodford Green & Essex Ladies B (59), 5th Equal SBH(48) 15 teams finished
Team Results After 3 Fixtures – 1st Woodford Green & Essex Ladies (262), 3rd London Heathside

Under 13 Boys (3200m) – EDWARD PASCAL 5th (11.46), BEN KASPAR 13th (12.23), SAM CLEMENTS 15th (12.28) the winner was Jake Summers of Herts Phoenix (11.25), 35 runners finished
Team Results – 1st Ealing, Southall & Middlesex (117 points), 2nd Herts Phoenix (97), 3rd London Heathside (81), 4th SBH (75) 13 teams finishe

Under 13 Girls (3200m) – AIMEE PORTER 4th (12.33), LUCIA CASALENUOVO 11th (13.33) the winner was Ellina Ponkratieva of St Mary’s Richmond (12.14), 30 runners finished
Team Results – 1st Harrow (75 points), 2nd St Mary’s Richmond (68), 3rd Barnet & District (59), 5th SBH (47) 14 teams finishe

Under 15 Boys and Under 17 Men (4200m) – ADAM O’GORMAN U17 2nd – 2nd U17 (14.19), ARTHUR PHILLIPS U15 4th – 1st U15 (14.22), JORDAN PEARLMAN U17 11th – 9th U17 (15.18), JACOB CLEMENT U17 13th – 11th U17 (15.20), AIDAN MCAVOY U17 17th – 23rd U17 (15.38), CALEB HILTON U15 23rd – 6th U15 (15.49), TOMMY NARVAEZ-WHITE U17 26th – 9th U17 (15.56), GUY FAWCETT U17 31st – 9th U17 (16.16), LADDIE SHAW U15 26th – 22nd U15 (17.08), ZACK JOSEPHS U15 68th – 36th U15 (18.13), OMAR MIAH U15 69th – 36th U15 (18.30), JOSHUA BOWMAN U15 70th – 38th U15 (18.38), JACOB SUGARMAN U15 75th – 41st U15 (19.08), the Under 17 winner was Luke Dunham of Herts Phoenix (14.16), 44 Under 15 runners finished, 35 Under 17 runners finished
Team Results – 1st SBH A (286 points), 2nd Woodford Green & Essex Ladies (274), 3rd Herts Phoenix (269), 4th SBH B (219), 16th SBH C (59) 23 teams finishe

Under 15 Girls and Under 17 Women (4200m) – POSIE SHAW U15 5th – 4th U15 (16.50), ERIN GIBLIN U15 28th – 20th U15 (20.55), PHOEBE MUSIC U17 33rd – 10th U17 (22.29) the Under 15 winner was Jorjia March of Barnet & District (15.54), the Under 17 winner was Keira Shaw of Herts Phoenix (16.19), 24 Under 15 runners finished, 10 Under 17 runners finished
Team Results – 1st London Heathside (113 points), 2nd Ealing, Southall & Middlesex (76), 3rd Woodford Green & Essex Ladies (74), 8th SBH (39) 12 teams finishe

Senior Men (8100m) – THOMAS BUTLER 5th (26.34), FINN MACARTHY 58th (30.08), GARY PELOSI V35 67th (30.21), DANIEL NICHOLS V40 130th (32.29), ROBERT RIGBY V60 156th (33.04), KEVIN WALDEN V40 168th (33.33), JONATHAN BOARDMAN U23 172nd (33.40), ALEJANDRO SANCHEZ 174th (33.42), MARK COTTLE V35 182nd (33.55), JOEL PHILLIPS V45 183rd (33.55), TIM BUTLER V55 240th (36.06), DAVID GREENSTEIN V55 261st (37.04), PAUL MACARTHY V55 270th (37.26), JONNY SHAW V50 288th (38.07), BARRY HAWS V50 298th (38.33), TIM UNDERHILL V55 301st (38.57), PHILIP CUNNINGHAM V60 362nd (43.52) the winner was Roger Poolman of Highgate Harriers (25.46), 379 runners finished
Team Results Division 1 – 1st Highgate Harriers (1456 points), 2nd Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets (1399), 3rd London Heathside (1341), 10th SBH (599) 12 teams finished
Team Results Veterans Division 2 – 1st SBH (279 points), 2nd Herts Phoenix (271), London Heathside (243) 12 teams finished

Senior Women (8100m) – EMILIA ECONOMU 66th (37.24), JO KENT V55 (2nd Claim) 81st 2nd V55 (38.51) the winner was Elizabeth Janes of Herts Phoenix (30.01), 178 runners finished
Team Results Division 2 – 1st Herts Phoenix (302 points), 2nd Ealing Eagles (260), 3rd Trent Park (202), 12th SBH (12) 12 teams finishe

THESE ARE THE SBH ATHLETES WHO HAVE COMPLETED 3 OR MORE CONSECUTIVE RACES, FOLLOWING THE WELWYN GARDEN CITY FIXTURE ON 13 JANUARY

(9) ARTHUR PHILLIPS
(8) JOEL PHILLIPS V45, PHILIP CUNNINGHAM V55/V60
(6) GRACE ROONEY U11
(5) JACOB CLEMENT U17, ADAM O’GORMAN U17
(4) HARRISON HENDERSON U11, LUCAS XIE U11, EDWARD PASCAL U13, LUCIA CASALENUOVO U13, LADDIE SHAW U15, JACOB SUGARMAN U15, AIDAN MACAVOY U17
(3) SAM CLEMENTS U13, CALEB HILTON U15, POSIE SHAW U15, PHOEBE MUSIC U15, THOMAS BUTLER SM, GERY PELOSI V35

The current record for consecutive appearances is held by JOHN KELLY, who completed 28 races between 1985 to 1990.

SBH WINTER POINTS CHAMPIONSHIPS. THESE ARE THE TOP 3 POSITIONS FOLLOWING THE WELWYN GARDEN CITY FIXTURE ON 13 JANUARY
The Under 11 Boys and Girls totals, include the best 4 of 5 race results if applicable.

Under 11 Boys – 1st DENNYS PASCAL (32 points), 2nd HARRISON HENDERSON (28), 3rd LUCAS XIE (21), – Under 13 Boys – 1st EDWARD PASCAL (32), 2nd BEN KASPAR (21), 3rd SAM CLEMENTS (19) – Under 15 Boys – 1st ARTHUR PHILLIPS (31), 2nd EUAN PHILLIPS (22), 3rd LADDIE SHAW (19) – Under 17 Men – 1st ADAM O’GORMAN (31), 2nd JACOB CLEMENT (23), 3rd AIDAN MACAVOY (19) – Senior Men – 1st THOMAS BUTLER (36), 2nd GARY PELOSI V35 (31), 3rd JONATHAN BOARDMAN U23 (29) – Masters Men 40-49 – 1st JOEL PHILLIPS V45 (26), 2nd DANIEL NICHOLS V40 (23). 3rd KEVIN WALDEN V40 (15) – Masters Men 50-59 – 1st PAUL MACCARTHY V55 (20), 2nd TIM UNDERHILL V55 (19), 3rd TIM BUTLER V55 (16) – Masters Men 60-69 – 1st PHILIP CUNNINGHAM V60 (30), 2nd ROBERT RIGBY V60 (16)

Under 11 Girls – 1st GRACE ROONEY (31 points), 2nd SIENNA DARCY (30), 3rd KEENYAH ADELISE (23) – Under 13 Girls – 1st LUCIA CASALENUOVO (27), 2nd AIMEE PORTER (24), 3rd OLIVIA ABBOTT (15) – Under 15 Girls – 1st POSIE SHAW (24), 2nd ERIN GIBLIN (20), 3rd AMBER JACKSON (14), (8) – Under 17 Women – 1st ELIZABETH DA TERESA (21), 2nd PHOEBE MUSIC (19), 3rd MYA MAIRS-INGRAM and ADANNA MAZINWOSU (8) – Under 20 Women – 1st EVIE WINSTON (8) – Senior Women – 1st NICOLA PAYNE and EMILIA ECONOMU (16)

Winter Points Tables updated with the Metropolitan League results – Mens Cross Country Points Tables 2023-2024 Updated 13-01-24 Womens Cross Country Points Tables 2023-2024 Updated 13-01-24

SOUTHERN U17, U15, U13 INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS – Took place at Lee Valley on 13-14 January
60m – U13B H3 LUCAS DAVIS 5th (8.77i)
60m – U13G H1 ANU JAIYEOLA 2nd (8.33i), Semi-Final 1 ANU finished 2nd (8.35i), in the Final ANU Won the Silver Medal (PB 8.24i) taking .04 of a second off her 7 January time
60m – U15B H1 LANI JAIYEOLA 2nd (PB 7.80i) taking .12 of a second off his 7 January time, 2 JOSHUA NYMAN 1st (PB 7.35i) taking .03 of a second off his 7 January time, 3 LOUIS XUN 4th (SB 8.05i), in Semi-Final 1 LOUIS finished 8th (SB 8.00i) taking .05 of a second off his H3 time, Semi-Final 2 JOSHUA finished 1st (7.41i), Semi-Final 3 LANI finished 6th (7.87i), in the JOSHUA won the Gold Medal (PB 7.22i) taking .13 of a second off his H2 time
60m – U15G H1 AARA KAMARA 4th (8.23i), 5 ISLA BRASSNET 6th (PB 8.85i), Semi-Final 3 AARA finished 2nd (8.14i), in the Final AARA finished 4th (8.12i)
60m – U17M H1 JAIAN SAUNDERS 1st (PB 7.22i) taking .05 of a second off his 7 January time, ALEX KONSTANTARAS (2nd Claim) 1st (SB 7.37i) taking .05 of a second off his 7 January time, 4 KHYAN MARKLAND 2nd (PB 7.29i) taking .21 of a second off his 2023 time, 5 SETH RENNIE-RODDY 7th (PB 7.88i) taking .01 of a second off his 2023 time, Semi-Final 2 KHYAN finished 4th (7.31i), Semi-Final 3 JAIAN finished 3rd (7.26i)
60m – U17W H3 TAMI GEORGE 1st (7.81i), 4 MAKAYLA BRAI-ALOYE 1st (PB 7.89i) taking .08 of a second off her 7 January time, Semi-Final 2 MAKAYLA finished 1st (PB 7.85i) taking .04 of a second off her H4 time, Semi-Final 3 TAMI finished 1st (PB 7.72i) taking .02 of a second off her 7 January time, in the Final TAMI won the Gold Medal (PB 7.68i) taking .04 of a second off her SF3 time,, MAKAYLA finished 4th (7.89i)
200m – U15B H4 JOSHUA NYMAN 1st (PB 24.11i) taking .13 of a second off his 7 January time, in Semi-Final 2 JOSHUA finished 1st (PB 24.05i) taking .06 of a second off his H4 time, in the JOSHUA won the Gold Medal (PB 23.76i) taking .29 of a second off his SF2 time
200m – U15G H1 AARA KAMARA 3rd (28.01i), 6 ISLA BRASSNET 3rd (SB 28.53i), Semi-Final 1 ISLA finished 4th (SB 28.48i) taking .05 of a second off her H6 time, Semi-Final 3 AARA finished 3rd (27.73i)
200m – U17M H1 ALEX KONSTANTARAS (2nd Claim) 2nd (SB 23.59i), 2 JAIAN SAUNDERS 1st (23.30i), Semi-Final 1 JAIAN finished 1st (23.33i), ALEX (DNS), in the JAIAN won the Silver Medal (SB 22.96i) taking .19 of a second off his 1 January time
200m – U17W H5 TAMI GEORGE 1st (SB 25.58i) taking .47 of a second off her 7 January time,, 7 SHAMMAH ST JOHN 4th (SB 28.08i), Semi-Final 2 TAMI finished 1st (SB 25.53i) taking .05 of a second off her H5 time, in the Final TAMI won the Silver Medal (25.20i) taking .33 of a second off her SF2 time
300m – U15G H1 ELIZABETH OTHULO 3rd (45.86i), 3 HOLLY RYAN 2nd (44.73i), in the Final HOLLY won the Bronze Medal (42,16i)
400m – U17M H3 JOE COX 3rd (SB 54.44i) taking .70 of a second off his 1 January time
800m – U13B Straight Final DENNYS PASCAL won the Gold Medal (SB 2:25.59i)
800m – U15G H4 ELIZABETH OTHULO 2nd (PB 2:29.43i) taking .85 of a second off her 2023 time, in the Final ELIZABETH finished 6th (2:45.08i)
800m – U17W H1 DINA SILVERMAN 2nd (SB 2:20.82i) taking 1.86 seconds off her 1 January time, 4 POSIE SHAW 2nd (SB 2:16.85i), in the Final POSIE won the Silver Medal (PB 2:14.05i) taking 2.14 seconds off her 2023 time
60m Hurdles – U17W H5 EVA HIGSON 3rd (SB 9.68i)
Long Jump – U13G Straight Final ANU JAIYEOLA won the Bronze Medal (PB 4.34mi) adding 3cm to her 2023 jump, EDIE RENNIE-RODDY finished 14th (SB 2.39mi)
Long Jump – U15G Pool A ISLA BRASSNET finished 9th (SB 4.32mi)
Long Jump – U17W Pool A ULANI MCCABE-HUGGINS finished 4th (PB 4.72mi) taking 14cm off her 2023 jump, in the Final ULANI finished 9th (PB 4.67mi) taking 5cm off her Pool A jump
Shot 4kg – U15B Straight Final CHU ONONOGBU won the Silver Medal (SB 8.37mi)
Shot 3kg – U17WB Straight Final ELSA SHABANI won the Bronze Medal (PB 12.59mi) adding 3cm to her 2023 put, KIERA LAKE-BRYAN finished 7th (SB 9.60mi)

NORTHERN SENIOR, U20, U17 INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS – Took place at Sheffield on 13-14 January
800m – SM H2 ROBERT SHIPLEY (HCA) 1st (SB 1:58.13i), in the Final ROBERT won the Silver Medal (PB 1:54.30i) taking 2.52 seconds off his 2018 time

LOUGHBOROUGH INDOOR OPEN MEETING – Took place at Loughborough on 13-14 January
60m Hurdles – SM A5 EDSON GOMES 2nd (PB 7.89i) taking .07 of a second off his 2020 time, 6 RUBEN HEDMAN U23 1st (PB 8.14i), B4 EDSON finished 1st (PB 7.84i) taking .05 of a second off his A5 time, 5 RUBEN HEDMAN U23 1st (PB 8.16i)
60m Hurdles – SW A4 JESSICA HUNTER 2nd (SB 8.59i), B3 JESSICA finished 2nd (SB 8.36i) taking .23 of a second off her A4 time
60m Hurdles – M50 A3 GARY SMITH V50 (2nd Claim) 2nd (SB 8.59i) taking .13 of a second off his 6 January time, B2 GARY finished 1st (SB 8.65i)
High Jump – SM KIMANI JACK 1st (PB 2.15mi) adding 3cm to his 2023 height
Pole Vault – SX MANON BAINES U20 6th (SB 3.51mi)
Triple Jump – SM JOSH WOODS U23 2nd (SB 14.73mi)
Triple Jump – SX TRINITY O’CONNOR U23 9th (SB 10.19mi)
Shot 4kg – U23W ALEXANDRA BALTAZAR-HALL U23 2nd (PB 11.21mi) adding 40cm to her 2022 put, NAOMI OGUNNIYI U20 4th (PB 7.80mi) adding 1cm to her 2023 put

VALENCIA10K – Took place at Valencia, Spain on 14 January.
ALEXANDER LEPRETRE (HCA) 68th (SB 29.38), KOJO KYEREME V45 148th 1st V45 (SB 30.56)

BIRMINGHAM LEAGUE DIVISION 1 – Took place at Warley Woods on 13 January.
9500m XC – SM LUCA STUBBS U20 (Loughborough Students) 14th (28.58)

MIDLAND WOMEN’S LEAGUE DIVISION 1 – Took place at Warley Woods on 13 January.
6800m XC – SW FREYA STAPLETON U23 (Birmingham University) 2nd (22.35), EMILY HATHAWAY U23 (Birmingham University) 23rd (24.48)

NAVY PRINCETON DUEL – Took place at Annapolis, Maryland, USA on 13 January.
60m – SW 1 LILY PARRIS U23 (Princeton University 2nd Claim) 4th (PB 7.83i) taking .006 of a second off her 2021 time
60m Hurdles – SW 1 LILY PARRIS U23 (Princeton University 2nd Claim) 4th (SB 8.91i)

UW PREVIEW – Took place at Seattle, Washington, USA on 13 January.
Pole Vault – SM JAMI SCHLUETER U23 (University of Washington) 10th (SB 4.42mi)
Long Jump – SM B JAMI SCHLUETER U23 (University of Washington) 2nd (SB 7.12mi)

RUNNING2TIME BRUNEL INDOOR OPEN SERIES – Took place at Uxbridge on 14 January.
60m – SX A8 ESTHER AKITI U23 1st (PB 8.41i) taking .14 of a second off her 1 January time, B6 ESTHER finished 3rd (PB 8.41i) equalling her A8 time
60m Hurdles – M50 GARY SMITH V50 (2nd Claim) 1st (SB 8.96i)

SEFTON BRANCKER CUP – Took place at RAF Halton on 14 January.
10000m XC – SM WILLIAM RYLE HODGES 9th (38.10), TIM BUTLER V60 45th 1st V60 (47.50)

HAMPSHIRE CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS – Took place at Botley on 6 January.
12200m XC – SM BENJAMIN WILLS won the Silver Medal (42.53)

PARKRUNS MILESTONE VESTS – You can purchase these from 50 to 500, this is the link – https://shop.parkrun.com/collections/milestone-run-walk-vests

PARKRUNS IN THE UK – Last Saturday at parkruns in the UK, there were…
1,167 events – 229,118 walkers, joggers, runners and volunteers – 11,363 first timers – 25,835 PBs

COMPLETELY USELESS RANDOM FACT – Did you know … In 2023, the distance walked, jogged and run at parkrun covered the distance halfway to the Sun!

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Aldenham on 13 January.
PAUL LEWIS V50 9th (22.15) this was his 200th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Canons Park on 13 January.
DANIYAL JANMOHAMED U11 6th (PB 22.28) this was his 4th Parkrun, LENARD MICHEL V50 19th (24.41) this was his 112th Parkrun, LILYL JANMOHAMED U11 26th (PB 25.09) this was her 3rd Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Finsbury on 13 January.
JOSEPH HEATHER U23 3rd (16.46) this was his 45th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Hackney Marshes on 13 January.
BARRY CHISHOLM V60 424th (36.14) this was his 316th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Kesgrave on 13 January.
ROSS HAMMOMD U17 2nd (PB 18.00) this was his 29th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Lake Cleremont, Perth, Australia on 13 January.
STUART MOORE V60 47th (29.27) this was his 218th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Maidstone on 13 January.
CLIFF GOLDING V65 78th (24.50) this was his 158th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Oak Hill on 13 January.
STUART SINGER V60 28th (23.31) this was his 402nd Parkrun, BRADLEY SINGER V35 30th (23.43) this was his 253rd Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Pavilion Gardens on 13 January.
ELEANOR HUNT 30th (PB 22.21) this was her 11th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Panshanger on 13 January.
RUSSELL DEVITT V70 242nd (43.51) this was his 287th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at The Old Showfield on 13 January.
RICHARD SAMUEL V70 15th (PB 21.23) this was his 27th Parkrun

UPCOMING ROAD RELAY AND CROSS COUNTRY FIXTURES FOR THE NEXT 5 WEEKS, WHICH COVERS THE PERIOD THURSDAY 18 JANUARY UNTIL WEDNESDAY 21 FEBRUARY – The SBH 2023-2024 Winter Fixture Card and Information Sheet are available on the SBH website – http://sbharriers.co.uk/fixtures-results/fixture-cards/

START FITNESS METROPOLITAN LEAGUE RACE NUMBERS – I have been asked to remind you that your race number must be kept by yourselves, and is to be used for all 5 fixtures.

UPCOMING INDOOR FIXTURES, WHICH COVERS THE PERIOD THURSDAY 18 JANUARY UNTIL WEDNESDAY 21 FEBRUARY – Please enter yourself and pay the appropiate fee. Also note, especially Lee Valley, that events may close before any closing date, if that event is fully subscribed.

LEE VALLEY LONDON U20 AND SENIOR INDOOR GAMES – Takes place on Saturday 20 January and Sunday 21 January, at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre, 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton (Satnav N9 0AR).
Events to be advised. For age-groups U20, Senior and Veterans.
To enter please use this link – https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2024/GBR/ligu20sen/
Entries Closing Date Thursday 11 January – Please be advised that events may be full before the closing date.
Note: You will have to enter yourself and pay the appropriate entry fee

LEE VALLEY LONDON U13, U15 & U17 INDOOR GAMES – Takes place on Saturday 27 January and Sunday 28 January, at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre, 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton (Satnav N9 0AR).
Events to be advised. For age-groups U13, U15 & U17.
To enter please use this link – https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2024/GBR/ligu20sen/
Entries Closing Date Thursday 18 January – Please be advised that events may be full before the closing date.
Note: You will have to enter yourself and pay the appropriate entry fee

ALL EYES ON PARLIAMENT HILL AS A FEAST OF CROSS COUNTRY RUNNING AWAITS – The following article was published on the Athletics Weekly website recently. Photograph taken by MARK SHEARMAN.

We set the scene for one of the most anticipated events of the year – the London International Cross Country. Earlier this month an England cross-country squad led by EAMONN MARTIN was thwarted in their attempt to race in Elgoibar when their flight from Gatwick to Bilbao was cancelled. On Saturday (Jan 20) MARTIN organises the London International Cross Country and he will be praying for better luck when the athletes and spectators descend on Parliament Hill for one of the most eagerly awaited events of the season.

With short laps, tight bends and sharp climbs, MARTI has devised a course that is devilishly challenging and spectator friendly. The idea is to mimic some of the atmosphere and excitement that unfolds every summer at the Night of the 10,000m PBs at the same Hampstead Heath venue. Weather permitting, there are also plans for a big screen, a marquee filled with fans for runners to race through and alcoholic drinks, plus a live stream for those who cannot make it. In the spiritual home of cross-country running, MARTI aims to puts on a show that brings the sport into the modern era. Pure spectacle aside, the event incorporates the Home Countries International and British Athletics Cross Challenge, together with the trial for the World University Games in Oman and World Cross Country Championships in Serbia. For the latter, the winners of the senior men’s and women’s races will earn automatic selection into the GB team. “There’s something fantastic about running in the centre of London,” says NIAMH BRIDSON HUBBARD, one of the senior women’s contenders this weekend. “I lived right by Hampstead Heath for a year and it’s such a great place to run. It’s amazing being at the top of Parliament Hill as well as you forget you’re in the centre of the city. You come up all the mud and hills and get to the top and you have this great view of the city. It’s pretty cool.”

Current athletes aside, there will also be some legendary runners from yesteryear among the spectators such as DAVE BEDFORD and JULIAN GOATER. In 1970, BEDFORD famously won the Southern senior men’s title at Parliament Hill before audaciously tackling the junior men’s event 20 minutes later, which he also won in style. GOATER, meanwhile, demolished a world-class field at the 1981 English National at the same famous venue by almost two minutes. Parliament Hill has seen plenty of historic performances over the years and an exciting new chapter could be written this weekend.

London International Cross Country teams
Senior men
England – Alfie Manthorpe, Jack Gray, James Kingston
Scotland – Angus McMillan, Jamie Crowe, Scott Stirling, Harry Henricksen
Wales – Tom Wood, Mike Ward, Ben Miles
Northern Ireland – Chris Fielding, Coneal McCambridge, Craig McMeechan, Andrew Milligan
Eastern Counties – Edward Blythman, Callum Charleston, James Connor, John Millar
Midland Counties – Thomas Bentley, Charlie Davies, Jack Millar, Kurt Taylor
Northern Athletics – Hugo Milner, Matt Ramsden, Tom Humphries, Tommy Power
South of England – Jeremy Dempsey, Sam Hodgson, Mahamed Mahamed, Tomer Tarragano

U20 men
England – William Rabjohns, James Dargan, Quinn Miell-Ingram, Jake Stevens
Scotland – Connor Bell, Logan Beagley, Angus Wright, Hamish McKay
Wales – Henry Evans, Rhys Llewellyn, Tudur Harper Lloyd
Eastern Counties – Tom Bongaerts, Harry Hewitt, Oscar Graham-Pereira, Ben Peck
Midland Counties – Michael Banks, Harry Bond, Ash Burgess, Andy Jeavons
Northern Athletics – Edward Hobbs, Liam McCay, Alex Poulston, Will Sutcliffe
South of England – Noah Campion, Harry Johnston, Ethan Primett, Mark Ruby

Senior women
England – Niamh Bridson Hubbard, Phoebe Barker, Amelia Quirk, Ellie Wallace
Scotland – Kirsty Walker, Lynn McKenna, Holly Page, Scout Adkin
Wales – Alaw Evans, Lauren Cooper, Martha Owen
Northern Ireland – Orla Duffy, Hannah Gilliland, Robyn McKee, Edel Monaghan
Eastern Counties – Holly Fisher, Lizzie James, Rebecca Murray, Lauren Nichols
Midland Counties – Julie Emmerson, Amy Fuller, Megan Marchant, Penny Oliver
Northern Athletics – Ellie Curran, Lauren McNeil, Emilia Platt, Rosie Woodhams
South of England – Niamh Brown, Holly Dixon, Charlotte Dannatt, Katie Hughes

U20 women
England – Eliza Nicholson, Innes FitzGerald, Jess Bailey, Isobelle Jones
Scotland – Mille McClelland Brooks, Natasha Phillips, Jessica Inglis, Amy Teasdale
Wales – Ben Rawlinson, Caitlin Jones, Maddison Griffiths
Eastern Counties – Madeline Barker, Lucy Jones, Isabel Mansley, Amie Read
Midland Counties – Aria Abberley-Barker, Jade Charlton, Bethan Homer, Maisi Trueman
Northern Athletics – India Barwell, Isabel Holt, Amelia Lane, Beth Rogers
South of England – Jenny Leggate, Maddie Hughes, Lauren Russell

Teams aside, there are a number of individual athletes competing as part of the Cross Challenge series. They include Sarah Astin, Alice Goodall, Phoebe Law, Beth Kidger, Will Battershill and Tom Evans. In the BUCS 4km trial races, meanwhile, look out for runners like Khai Mhlanga and Sam Mills.

Timetable
10.45 U13 girls 3km
11.00 U13 boys 3km
11.15 Open women’s & BUCS 4km trial
11.35 U15 boys 4km
11.55 U15 girls 4km
12.15 Senior women 10km
13.00 Senior men 10km
13.40 U20/U17 women 6km
14.05 U17 men 6km
14.30 U20 men 8km
15.00 Open men’s & BUCS 4km trial

YOUNG ATHLETE AGE-GROUPS IN BRITAIN SET FOR CONTROVERSIAL OVERHAUL – The following article was published on the Athletics Weekly website recently.

UKA board approves proposals from the home country athletics federations to adopt even number age group categories. The age-group system for young athletes in Britain will change from odd to even numbers in April 2026. In an historic move, the traditional categories of under-13, under-15 and under-17 will be replaced by under-12, under-14, under-16 and under-18. It is a move that will anger grassroots coaches and officials in particular, many of whom have fiercely argued against the changes in recent years. The ‘even number’ categories are used by World Athletics and the vast majority of its member federations. International championships organised by World Athletics and European Athletics also use the under-18 and under-20 categories. Yet now, following last month’s UK Athletics board meeting, the same age groups will be used in Britain from April 1 in 2026, thereby giving the sport just over two years to prepare for the change. The proposals to move from odd to even age groups were made by the home country athletics federations last year with a nationwide consultation taking place in the autumn before it was debated at the UKA board in December.

“UK Athletics can confirm an amendment to age groups as part of the rule change proposals for the 2024-2026 rule book has been approved at a recent UKA board meeting,” a statement read. “The home country athletics federations’ proposal to revise the current age groups of U13, U15, U17 to new age groups of U12, U14, U16 and U18 was approved.” The statement continued: “The HCAF proposal was formed following consultation carried out by each of the HCAFs with key stakeholders in the sport to frame the recommendation to the UKA board. In approving the proposal, the UK Athletics board acknowledged the strategic role of the HCAFs in administering the sport at junior age group level, while also recognising the important role carried out by the rules group on behalf of the whole sport. “The full implementation of the age group changes will come into effect from 1 April 2026. A publication of a summary of changes and guidance notes will be on the 16 February 2024 as per the rules consultation timeline.”

This will mean:
Years 5 and 6 (ages 9-11) will fall into the under-12 category.
Years 7 and 8 (11-13) will be under-14.
Years 9 and 10 (13-15) will be under-16.
Years 11 and 12 (15-17) will be under-18.
Year 13 and university students (17+) will be under-20.

As well as moving into alignment with the rest of the world, the governing bodies argue the changes will help minimise teenage drop-out rates because the current system in the UK sees top year under-17 and under-20 athletes juggling athletics competitions with GCSEs and A-levels – or National exams and Highers in Scotland. This is, they say, is a “perfect storm” of pressure. They have pointed to a 2018 survey that found “time constraints from studying” was the leading reason for athletes aged 15-22 stopping athletics. “The clash with academic commitments, creating massive pressure on young people, the lack of alignment with other countries, sports and talent pathways and the negative mental effect caused by large amounts of pressure and other aspects such as the Relative Age Effect could cause the athlete to decrease or case participation in athletics,” the governing bodies told grassroots during their consultation period in 2023. “An athlete shouldn’t have to choose between academic or athletics success.”

Several attempts in recent years to change the age groups have been met with strong opposition from grassroots. They insist new age groups will not improve drop-out rates and will cause confusion when it comes to throws implements and hurdles races, not to mention long-established age-group records.

As we reported last year, Northern Athletics – the main track and field competition provider in the North of England – was particularly critical and last year wrote to its member clubs to say that the consultation process was sprung on them with the webinars being “lectures followed by a few approved questions and answers”. They added that changing the age groups would create “considerable chaos… and there is scant evidence it will benefit our athletes nor our clubs and officials.” AW understands that despite these new rules the age groups within schools competitions will remain unchanged.

AGNES JEBET NGETICH SMASHES 29 MINUTE BARRIER FOR 10KM – The following article was published on the Athletics Weekly website recently.

Kenyan takes almost half a minute off YALEMZERF YEHUALAW’S women’s world record as she runs (28:46) in Valencia. AGNES JEBET NGETICH has become the first woman to break the 29-minute barrier for 10km after clocking a scintillating (28:46) on the roads of Valencia on Sunday (Jan 14).

The 22-year-old Kenyan took 28 seconds off YALEMZERF YEHUALAW’S world record of (29:14), which was set in Castellon, Spain, in 2022. After passing halfway in (14:13), NGETICH also equalled BEATRICE CHEBET’S world 5km record, which was set two weeks ago in Barcelona. Runner-up EMMACULATE ACHOL was also under YEHUALAW’S record as the Kenyan clocked (28:57) to become the second woman to break the 29min barrier. LILIAN RENGERUK of Kenya was third in (29:32) as Britain’s JESS WARNER-JUDD clocked (30:41) to take 25 seconds off her best as she moved to No.4 on the UK all-time rankings. With (31:22), MEGAN KEITH also ran a PB to go No.7 on the UK all-time rankings.

“I was not expecting a world record,” said NGETICH. “I was only coming here to improve my time. But I am now so happy. I didn’t expect this.” Once again the self-styled “ciudad del running” delivered as NGETICH ran faster on the roads for 10km than the great EMIL ZATOPEK managed for the distance on the track. In fact NGETICH is now more than a minute quicker than another male distance running legend, PAAVO NURMI. NGETICH finished sixth in the world 10,000m final in Budapest last year and took bronze in the World Cross Country Championships in Bathurst. She plans to run this year’s World Cross in Belgrade in March before aiming for the Paris Olympics. Her best time for 10km on the roads prior to her record-breaking run was (29:26), set in Lille in November, whereas her PB of (31:34.83) on the track was set in Budapest last August. Her best 5000m is (14:36.70) but she has clearly improved a lot this winter as she won the race in Valencia by 11 seconds.

Improvements in women’s world records in distance running have been huge in recent years. In the early 1970s the top women ran just 37 minutes for 10km on the roads although GRETE WAITZ of Norway took the world best down to (31:32) in 1983. LIZ MCCOLGAN was the first woman to break 31 minutes on the roads with (30:39) in 1989. Fellow Brit PAULA RADCLIFFE ran (30:21) in 2003 before JOYCLINE JEPKOSGEI of Kenyan clocked (29:43) in 2017, KALKIDAN GEZAHEGNE of Bahrain (29:38) in 2021 and YEHUALAW (29:14) two years ago.

ATHLETES UNAWARE UK COMBINED EVENTS CHAMPIONSHIPS TITLE WAS AT STAKE AT SHEFFIELD – The following article was published on the Athletics Weekly website recently.

HARRY KENDALL, who finished sixth for England in the decathlon at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, says “it was disappointing to have zero clarity on the standard of competition” GABBY PIERACCINI reports from Sheffield.

Several athletes have commented they didn’t realise the recent UK Combined Events Championships title was at stake until they got to the actual podium and saw the medals. Some of the UK’s top combined eventers arrived at the English Institute of Sport last weekend (January 6- 7) for what they thought was primarily the England Athletics Combined Events Championships. The event is open to athletes outwith England and the distribution of English and regional medals always requires much shuffling on and off the podium, particularly when international athletes are in attendance. However, on this occasion there was an additional twist. As the pentathlon ceremony drew to a close, the stadium announcers called up the athletes to receive their final medals – for the UK titles. A murmur of surprise spread through the group of coaches, friends and families assembled on the track, many of whom were clearly not aware the UK title was being handed out.

A short while later, the equivalent ceremony for the heptathlon followed. Again, an air of surprise and confusion, as UK championship medals were hung around the necks of the top three. “We didn’t know about this,” one coach said in surprise. Many were frustrated at the confusion, including HARRY KENDALL, who finished sixth for England and lit up the Alexander Stadium in the decathlon at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. After the event, he said: “It was disappointing to have zero clarity on the standard of the competition last weekend, as it could have encouraged a larger turnout of athletes or inspired better performances. “For all of us athletes it feels like another slight towards combined events, in an attempt to continually sideline us from the main events. We’re just asking for equal treatment, not special treatment.”

SHAFTESBURY BARNET HARRIERS ON INSTAGRAM– Since the account was setup towards the end of last year, there has been an amazing amount of Videos and Photographs contributed with many comments. There is 1 post this week.

Photograph taken at the Be Fit Indoor Meeting at Lee Valley on 7 January, with our 4 athletes relaxing before the start of their 400m races.

From left to right SEAN SUTHERLAND V50 who ran (58.96), JADEN AULIS U20 ran (55.05), BEN ROCHFORD ran (49.52) and KEENAN STEPHENS U23 ran (51.71).

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Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers Weekly Newsletter Thursday 11 January 2024

Posted on 11/01/202417/01/2024 by sbharriers

Happy Birthday from Thursday 11 January to Wednesday 17 January – Isla Brassnett, Julian Goater, Mark Goddard, Rebecca Jeggo, Jo Kent, Benjamin Klein, Gabriella Kyriacou, Phoenix Lyon, Stephanie Paparizos, Edward Pascal, David Stone, Macie Sutherland and Graham Taylor

RECENT NEW MEMBERS – We wish you a very warm welcome, and a happy, healthy and successful time with Shaftesbury to RODRIGO LOPES, SIENNA OAKLEY-MEDWINTER and ALEJANDRO SANCHEZ

COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS – Took place last week-end, and these were our County Champions – Hertfordshire GIANLEO STUBBS U17 – Middlesex DENNYS PASCAL U11. There were Silver Medals from AIMEE PORTER U13, TOM BUTLER SM and INDIRA PATEL U23 SW at Hertfordshire – WILLIAM STOCKDALE U11, ARTHUR PHILLIPS U15 and POSIE SHAW U15 at Middlesex
There are numerous championships results, yet to be published.

NOW OPEN TO ENTER, ENGLAND ATHLETICS U15, U17 AND U20 INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place at the English Institute of Sport, Coleridge Road, Sheffield (Satnav S9 5DA) on Saturday 10 February and Sunday 11 February.
To enter please use this link for information and entries – https://www.englandathletics.org/competitions-and-events/national-championships/2024-championships/#nat
Entries Closing Date Sunday 21 January
Note: You will have to enter yourself and pay the appropriate entry fee

UNDER 11 TO UNDER 17 WOMEN ALL-TIME TOP 10 – I am currently producing these from the Power of 10, they currently have all performances from 2005 to 2023, I intend publishing them within the next 2 weeks.

RESULTS
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS – Took place at St Albans on 7 January.
Under 11 Boys (1500m) – No SBH runners, the winner was Joshua Maiden of Herts Phoenix (5.34), 40 runners finished
Team Result – 1st St Albans Striders (22 points), 2nd Aldwickbury School A (23), 3rd Aldwickbury School B (47)
Under 11 Girls (1500m) – No SBH runners, the winner was Ella Pinder of St Albans Striders (6.26), 31 runners finished
Team Result – 1st St Albans Striders A (10 points), 2nd Watford (25), 3rd St Albans Striders B (30)
Under 13 Boys (3000m) – No SBH runners, the winner was Oliver McDonald of Dacorum (11.00), 35 runners finished
Team Result – 1st Dacorum (13 points), 2nd St Albans Striders A (14), 3rd St Albans Striders B (35)
Under 13 Girls (3000m) – AIMEE PORTER U13 won the Silver Medal (12.52), the winner was Eimear McGinley of Watford Harriers(12.07) 22 runners finished
Team Result – 1st Watford (16 points), 2nd St Albans Striders A (17), 3rd St Albans Striders B (34)
Under 15 Boys (4500m) – No SBH runners, the winner was Joshua Hirst of St Albans Striders (14.56), 24 runners finished
Team Result – 1st St Albans Striders A (10 points), 2nd Dacorum (17), 3rd St Albans Striders B (34)
Under 15 Girls (4500m) – No SBH runners, the winner was Lily Johnson of Dacorum (17.03), 23 runners finished
Team Result – 1st Stevenage & North Herts (18 points), 2nd Dacorum (24), 3rd St Albans Striders (28)
Under 17 Men (6000m) – GIANLEO STUBBS U17 won the Gold Medal (19.51), TOMMY NARVAEZ-WHITE U17 8th (21.55), THOMAS CADWALLADER U17 22nd (27.13), 22 runners finished
Team Result – 1st Herts Phoenix (13 points), 2nd Watford (26), 3rd St Albans Striders (27)
Under 17 Women (6000m) – No SBH runners, the winner was Phoebe Gill of St Albans Striders (22.08), 12 runners finished
Team Result – 1st St Albans Striders A (16 points), 2nd Dacorum (20), 3rd St Albans Striders B (31)
Under 20 Men (8000m) – BEN GOSTICK U20 4th (31.42), the winner was Archie Marshall of St Albans Striders (30.23), 11 runners finished
Team Result – 1st St Albans Striders (9 points)
Under 20 Women (6000m) – No SBH runners, the winner was Antonia Jubb of St Albans Striders (23.54), 10 runners finished
Team Result – 1st St Albans Striders (8 points), 2nd Herts Phoenix (15), 3rd Dacorum (22)
Senior Men (12000m) – TOM BUTLER won the Silver Medal (36.36), KEVIN WALDEN V40 55th (46.19), TIM BUTLER V60 79th 2nd V60 (49.55), the winner was Brett Rushman of Herts Phoenix (36.30) 117 runners finished
Team Result – 1st St Albans Striders (66 points), 2nd Dacorum (180), 3rd Watford (192)
Senior Women (8000m) – INDIRA PATEL U23 won the Silver Medal (33.08), JO KENT V55 (2nd Claim) 37th (42.06), the winner was Lizzie Janes of Herts Phoenix (31.51) 87 runners finished
Team Result – 1st St Albans Striders A (27 points), 2nd St Albans Striders B (65), 3rd Watford (83)

MIDDLESEX COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS – Took place at Greenford on 6 January.
Under 11 Boys (1500m) – DENNYS PASCAL U11 won the Gold Medal (6.41), WILLIAM STOCKDALE U11 won the Silver Medal (6.49), HARRISON HENDERSON U11 5th (6.55), JENSEN DAY U11 6th (7.08), PRINCE-MOSES JOHN U11 12th (7.33), LUCAS XIE U11 13th (7.37), RTLE SINGARAYER U11 16th (7.54) 34 runners finished
Team Result – 1st SBH (8 points), 2nd Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets (21), 3rd Ealing, Southall & Middlesex (45) 7 teams finished
Under 11 Girls (1500m) – GRACE ROONEY U11 5th (7.50), SIENNA DARCY U11 8th (8.18), ISABELLE HUDSON U11 17th (9.08), KEENYAH ADELISE U11 22nd (9.48) the winner was Laura Graham of St Mary’s Richmond (7.23) 24 runners finished
Team Result – 1st SBH (30 points), 2nd London Heathside (32), 3rd Enfield & Haringey (34) 5 teams finished
Under 13 Boys (3000m) – EDWARD PASCAL U13 4th (14.09), BEN KASPAR U13 7th (14.25), SAM CLEMENTS U13 13th (15.25), ETHAN MOSS U13 15th (15.37), TAHA COCKERILL U13 21st (16.05), ROAN PARKES U13 22nd (16.06) the winner was Jack Hayward of Ealing, Southall & Middlesex (14.02) 37 runners finished
Team Result – 1st Ealing, Southall & Middlesex (15 points), 2nd SBH (24), 3rd London Heathside (32) 6 teams finished
Under 13 Girls (3000m) – OLIVIA ABBOTT U13 10th (16.00), LUCIA CASELENUOVO U13 11th (16.09), ERIN CLIFT U13 24th (17.56), HOLLY CLARKE U13 35th (18.42), ELFIE SHAW U13 36th (18.50) the winner was Katie Dalton of Harrow (15.00) 39 runners finished
Team Result – 1st Harrow (34 points), 2nd Ealing, Southall & Middlesex (40), 3rd St Mary’s Richmond (42), 4th SBH (45) 6 teams finished
Under 15 Boys (4000m) – ARTHUR PHILLIPS U15 won the Silver Medal (15.14), EUAN PHILLIPS U15 4th (15.24), JARED MORRIS U15 8th (16.24), OMAR MIAH U15 21st (17.39), LADDIE SHAW U15 29th (18.20), JOSHUA BOWMAN U15 36th (19.11), JACOB SUGARMAN U15 42nd (20.27) the winner was Daniel Jeffs of St Mary’s Richmond (15.06) 43 runners finished
Team Result – 1st SBH (14 points), 2nd St Mary’s Richmond (16), 3rd Hillingdon (45) 7 teams finished
Under 15 Girls (4000m) – POSIE SHAW U15 won the Silver Medal (17.11), AMBER JACKSON U15 11th (19.41) the winner was Jorja March of Barnet & District (16.41) 26 runners finished
Team Result – 1st London Heathside (18 points), 2nd Ealing, Southall & Middlesex (40), 3rd Harrow (55) 3 teams finished
Under 17 Men (6000m) – RAFI GAYER U17 4th (21.13), ADAM O’GORMAN U17 12th (22.25), AIDAN MACAVOY U17 14th (22.58), JACOB CLEMENT U17 17th (23.09), GUY FAWCETT U17 22nd (24.21) the winner was Thomas Chadwick of Highgate Harriers (20.18) 38 runners finished
Team Result – 1st Highgate Harriers (12 points), 2nd Harrow (28), 3rd SBH (30) 8 teams finished
Under 17 Women (6000m) – LARISSA WILSON U17 13th (29.40), ELIZABETH DA TERESA U17 15th (31.34) the winner was Allegra Massey of Thames Valley Harriers (24.03) 17 runners finished
Team Result – 1st Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets (9 points), 2nd Thames Valley Harriers (16) 2 teams finished
Under 20 Men (6000m) – JOSHUA FISHER U20 8th (21.51), JONAH MARKS U20 14th (22.39) the winner was Oliver O’Connor of London Heathside (20.05) 26 runners finished
Team Result – 1st London Heathside (24 points), 2nd Highgate Harriers (30), 3rd Harrow (34) 6 teams finished
Under 20 Women (6000m) – No SBH Runners, the winner was Lauren Russell of Highgate Harriers (22.59) 5 runners finished
Team Result – No teams finished
Senior Women (8000m) – NICOLA PAYNE 16th (36.34), EMILE ECONOMU 26th (37.58) the winner was Katie Olding of Thames Valley Harriers (32.50) 87 runners finished
Team Result – 1st Thames Valley Harriers (13 points), 2nd London Heathside (54), 3rd Ealing, Southall & Middlesex (79) 8 teams finished
Senior Men (12000m) – WILLIAM RYLE-HODGES 4th (43.10), ROBERT RIGBY V60 61st (52.17) the winner was Terry Fawden of Highgate Harriers (41.07) 133 runners finished
Team Result – 1st Thames Valley Harriers (79 points), 2nd London Heathside (81), 3rd Harrow (136) 9 teams finished

WINTER POINTS UPDATE – These are the Under 11 Boys & Girls latest positions following the Middlesex Championships, there were no athletes in the Hertfordshire Championships;

Under 11 Boys – 1st DENNYS PASCAL (32 points), 2nd HARRISON HENDERSON (27), 3rd LUCAS XIE (20) – Under 11 Girls – 1st SIENNA DARCY and GRACE ROONEY (30 points), 3r d KEENYAH ADELISE (16)

Link to current points tables – Mens Cross Country Points Tables 2023-2024 Updated 06-01-24 Womens Cross Country Points Tables 2023-2024 Updated 06-01-24

BE FIT TODAY INDOOR SERIES 2 – Took place at Lee Valley on 7 January.
60m – SM A1 KENDRICK OGANYO U11 1st (SB 9.10), NOSA URUBUSI U11 2nd (SB 9.16), IMIKAN EDOHO U11 5th (SB 9.47), 2 LUCAS DAVIS U13 1st (SB 8.65), 5 JOSHUA NYMAN U15 2nd (PB 7.38) taking .05 of a second off his 2023 time, LANI JAIYEOLA U15 6th (PB 7.98) taking .18 of a second off his 2022 time, JOLOMI DEMEYIN U15 7th (SB 8.68), 6 ASHER ESCOBAR U17 4th (PB 7.91) taking .44 of a second off his 2022 time, 7 JAIAN SAUNDERS U17 2nd (PB 7.27) taking .05 of a second off his 1 January time, NATHAN HOWELL U17 3rd (PB 7.32) taking .04 of a second off his 2023 time, 8 ALEX KONSTANTARAS U17 (2nd Claim) 4th (SB 7.44), 10 RUBEN CARDOSO U20 1st (SB 7.35), 15 EBUKA NWOKEJI U20 1st (PB 6.82) taking .14 of a second off his 2023 time, B1 IMIKAN finished 2nd (9.57), 2 NOSA finished 2nd (SB 9.12) taking .04 of a second off his A1 time, KENDRICK finished 3rd (9.13), 3 JOLOMI finished 1st (PB 8.47) taking .21 of a second off his A5 time, LUCAS finished 2nd (PB 8.50) equalling his 2023 time, 5 ASHER finished 2nd (7.92), LANI finished 3rd (PB 7.92) taking .06 of a second off his A5 time, 8 ALEX finished 3rd (SB 7.42) taking .02 of a second off his A8 time, 9 NATHAN finished 3rd (SB 7.31) taking .01 of a second off his A7 time, RUBEN finished 6th (7.39), JOSHUA finished 8th (7.40), 10 JAIAN finished 6th (7.31), 14 EBUKA finished 3rd (6.83)
60m – SW A1 TEMI JAIYEOLA U11 2nd (PB 9.34) taking .10 of a second off her 2023 time, 2 ANU JAIYEOLA U13 3rd (PB 8.28) taking .14 of a second off her 2023 time, 3 KAYIKUNMI OMIDIJI U13 2nd (PB 8.60) taking .37 of a second off her 2022 time, 4 HOLLY RYAN U15 1st (PB 8.09), 6 AARA KAMARA U15 5th (SB 8.17), 9 MAKAYLA BRA-ALOYE U17 2nd (PB 7.97) taking .13 of a second off her 2023 time, 10 TAMI GEORGE U17 1st (SB 7.86), B2 TEMI finished 5th (9.53), 6 KAYIKUNMI finished 6th (8.69), 8 ANU finished 6th (8.42), 9 AARA finished 2nd (PB 8.07) taking .10 of a second off her A6 time, 10 MAKAYLA finished 4th (8.02), HOLLY finished 5th (8.10), 11 TAMI finished 2nd (PB 7.74) taking .02 of a second off her 2023 time
200m – SM 1 KENDRICK OGANYO U11 1st (SB 31.46), 3 LUCAS DAVIS U13 2nd (SB 29.28), NOSA URUBUSI U13 3rd (SB 31.44), 4 BEN BAMISAIYE U15 3rd (PB 27.08) taking .30 of a second off his 2023 time, 5 JOSHUA NYMAN U15 2nd (PB 24.24) taking .16 of a second off his 2023 time, LANI JAIYEOLA U15 3rd (SB 25.25), JOLOMI DEMEYIN U15 4th (PB 28.72) taking 1.68 seconds off his 2023 time, 7 ASHER ESCOBAR U17 2nd (25.62), 8 COBY GREEN U17 4th (PB 27.37), 9 HARRY PINCHERLE U17 4th (SB 24.56)m 11 JAIAN SAUNDERS U17 2nd (23.34)
200m – SW 1 TEMI JAIYEOLA U11 1st (PB 31.27) taking 1.79 seconds off her 2023 time, 5 KAYIKUNMI OMIDIJI U13 4th (SB 29.64), 6 ANU JAIYEOLA U13 4th (SB 28.38), 7 AARA KAMARA U15 1st (SB 27.71), 8 MARAYO IDRIS U17 3rd (PB 28.66) taking .74 of a second off her 2022 time, 9 TAMI GEORGE U17 2nd (SB 26.05), 13 VANESSA ANSUAA U23 6th (SB 27.96)
300m – SM 1 JUBRIL ADENIJI U23 1st (PB 35.89), 2 EBUKA NWOKEJI U20 1st (PB 34.69) taking 5.41 seconds off his 2021 time
300m – SW 3 ADANNA MAZINWOSU U17 3rd (SB 43.79) taking .37 of a second off her 1 January time, 4 HOLLY RYAN U15 4th (SB 43.39)
400m – SM 1 BEN ROCHFORD 1st (SB 49.52), KENAN STEPHENS U23 3rd (PB 51.71) taking 3.79 seconds off his 2021 time, 2 SEAN SUTHERLAND V50 3rd (SB 58.96), 3 JADEN AULIS U20 3rd (SB 55.05)
400m – SW 2 LOLA MCCANN-EZEKIEL U20 4th (SB 65.24)
800m – SW 2 DINA SILVERMAN U20 3rd (2:26.22), 3 HAYLEY MCLEAN 2nd (SB 2:15.92), MYA MAIRS-INGRAM U20 5th (SB 2:17.81)
High Jump – SX RIAN SHAH U17 2nd (SB 1.65m)
Long Jump – SX A IMIKAN EDOHO U11 7th (SB 3.23m), B ANU JAIYEOLA U13 8th (SB 4.00m), C LANI JAIYEOLA U15 10th (SB 4.67m), D HARRY PINCHERLE U17 10th equal (SB 5.26m)

BMC GRAND PRIX – Took place at Sheffield on 7 January.
1500m – Women A GEORGIA BELL 1st (SB 4:10.74i)
3000m – Men B KRISTIAN IMROTH U23 3rd (SB 8:10.03i)

ENGLAND U20 AND SENIOR COMBINED EVENTS CHAMPIONSHIPS – Took place at Sheffield on 6-7 January.
Heptathlon – Senior Men CRAIG MONCUR U23 4th (PB 5132i points) adding 454 points to his 2023 total – 60m H2 (PB 7.37i) taking .16 of a second to his 2023 time, 1000m H2 (PB 2:48.31i) taking 2.48 seconds to his 2022 time, 60m Hurdles H3 (SB 8.60i), High Jump HA (SB 1.78mi), Pole Vault HA (PB 4.20mi) equalling his 2023 height, Long Jump HB (PB 6.99mi) adding 6cm to his 2023 jump, Shot HB (SB 12.95mi)

LEE VALLEY NEW YEAR’S INDOOR OPEN MEETING – Took place at Lee Valley on 1 January.
60m – SX 3 JAIAN SAUNDERS U17 2nd (PB 7.32) taking .06 of a second off his 2023 time, 6 NIA AKINTOKUN U20 7th (SB 7.87), 11 ASHER ESCOBAR U17 3rd (PB 8.02) taking .33 of a second off his 2022 time
200m – SX 1 JAIAN SAUNDERS U17 3rd (SB 23.15), 10 SEAN SUTHERLAND V50 2nd (SB 25.84), 11 ASHER ESCOBAR U17 3rd (PB 25.56) taking 1.66 seconds off his 2022 time
300m – SX 3 ADANNA MAZINWOSU U17 4th (SB 44.16), 4 MACIE SUTHERLAND U17 5th (SB 44.35), 7 ELIZABETH OTHULO U15 1st (PB 44.56)
400m – SX 3 MATEI FRUNZA U20 3rd (PB 53.87), JOE COX U17 5th (SB 55.14), 8 JOSHUA NAMIECH-OYEBOLA 1st (PB 51.90), LARISSA WILSON U20 2nd (PB 58.77), MIA HIGSON U20 5th (SB 64.24)
800m – SX 4 CALLUM SYDENHAM U20 (2nd Claim) 6th (SB 2:20.13), 6 CHARLOTTE HARRIS U20 (2nd Claim) 4th (SB 2:19.94), 8 DINA SILVERMAN U17 3rd (SB 2:22.68), 10 ELIZABETH OTHULO U15 3rd (SB 2:32.73)

SERPENTINE NEW YEAR DAY 10K – Took place at Hyde Park on 1 January.
ROBERT RIGBY V60 70th 2nd V60 (SB 39.21)

PARKRUNS MILESTONE VESTS – You can purchase these from 50 to 500, this is the link – https://shop.parkrun.com/collections/milestone-run-walk-vests

PARKRUNS IN THE UK – Last Saturday at parkruns in the UK, there were…
953 events – 201,849 walkers, joggers, runners and volunteers – 10,955 first timers – 16,028 PBs

COMPLETELY USELESS RANDOM FACT – Did you know … If you were to stack all the finish tokens from 2023, it would reach the height of two Mount Kilimanjaros!

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Aldenham on 6 January.
PAUL LEWIS V50 1st (20.07) this was his 199th Parkrun, BRADLEY SINGER V35 15th (24.46) this was his 252nd Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Brockwell on 6 January.
DANIEL NICHOLS V40 21st (18.21) this was his 51st Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Hackney Marshes on 6 January.
BARRY CHISHOLM V60 274th (28.45) this was his 315th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Kesgrave on 6 January.
ROSS HAMMOMD U17 1st (PB 18.20) this was his 28th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Maidstone on 6 January.
CLIFF GOLDING V65 78th (25.28) this was his 157th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Oak Hill on 6 January.
STUART SINGER V60 140th (28.45) this was his 401st Parkrun

UPCOMING ROAD RELAY AND CROSS COUNTRY FIXTURES FOR THE NEXT 5 WEEKS, WHICH COVERS THE PERIOD THURSDAY 11 JANUARY UNTIL WEDNESDAY 14 FEBRUARY – The SBH 2023-2024 Winter Fixture Card and Information Sheet are available on the SBH website – http://sbharriers.co.uk/fixtures-results/fixture-cards/

VICTORIA PARK SPORTS MEDICINE METROPOLITAN LEAGUE – The fourth fixture of five takes place on Saturday 13 January at at Stanborough Park, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire (SatNav AL8 6DF).
Race Headquarters – Race HQ and Registrtion will be adjacent to the Start/Finish at the south side of the North Side of the park.
Changing Facilities – There will be no dedicated changing rooms or showers, so please arrive ready to run. Toilets are available in the amenity block by the Splashlands playground. Extra toilets will be provided at the end of the car park, close to the amenty block. There are also toilets located at the Sailing Centre on the south side of the Park.
Refreshments – Will be from the kiosk in the amenity block on the north side of the park or from the cafe at the Sailing Centre on the south side of the Park.
Course Location – North Side Stanborough Park – See course maps.
Course Description – Start and Finish in grassed field, remainder undulating parkland course suitable for spikes.
Public Transport – Welwyn Garden City Station (Main Line) 1.25 miles.
Directions From Major Roads – Leave the A1(M) at Junction 4, (after the Hatfield Tunnel). At the roundabout take the second exit to A414/A6129. At the next roundabout take the first exit A6129. At the bottom of the dual carriageway take the second exit out of the roundabout. The entrance to the car park on the north side is on your left after around 100m. The entrance to the car park on the south side is more or less opposite but you cannot gain access from the left side of the carriageway. As early arrivers will undoubtedly fill the car park on the north side, you may be advised to go straight to the one on the south side.
Parking – There is a fairly large car park on the north side of the Park, adjacent to the course. There is a very large car park on the south side of the Park, 5 minutes walk to the course. These car parks are camera operated and you must pay or you may incur a fine. You can pay at a meter by card. However, payment does not have to be immediate. We have not been able to negotiate a reduced rate. There is a footpath under the road bridge, providing traffic-free access between the South Side and the North Side of the Park.
Course Details – The start and finish are in grassed parkland. The remainder is an undulating parkland course with two short woodland sections on each longer loop and a short climb and then descend on each of the shorter loops, all being suitable for spikes.
Additional Notes – The finish has been relocated and is now adjacent to the boundary with the school, and is outside the large loop of the course.
Link to the full information, include Course Maps – https://metleague.run/fixture/race-4-welwyn-13-1-2024/
Start Times – 12.00 U11 Boys and Girls (Over 9) (1400m), 12.10 U13 Boys (3200m), 12.20 U13 Girls (3200m), 12.30 U17 Men and U15 Boys (4200m), 12.45 U17 Women and U15 Girls (4200m), 13.00 U20, Senior and Veteran Women (8100m), 13.45 U20, Senior and Veteran Men (8100m).
Note: You do not have to be pre-entered, just turn up and run.
Please collect your race numbers from the respective team managers – SIMON KEENE
JEREMY SOTHCOTT and JO KENT
Please go to Start Fitness Metropolitan League web site www.metleague.co.uk for any other final information.

VICTORIA PARK SPORTS MEDICINE METROPOLITAN LEAGUE RACE NUMBERS – I have been asked to remind you that your race number must be kept by yourselves, and is to be used for all 5 fixtures.

WINTER XC POINTS CHAMPIONSHIPS – The Metropolitan League fixture is the fifth fixture for the Under 11 Boys and Girls in their six race series. It is the fourth fixture for the Under 13 and above age-groups

NORTH WEST LONDON LEAGUE – The fourth fixture of five which takes place on Saturday 3 February at Hampstead Heath Extension, Hampstead Way (Satnav NW!! 7DY).
Age-Groups U11 to U17.
Timetable – 12.00noon U11B&G 1 medium blue lap 1700m, 12.15pm U13B&G 2 medium blue laps 3000m, 12.35pm U15B&G 1 small yellow lap & 1 large red lap 3800m, 13.00pm U17M&W 1 medium blue map & 1 large red lap 4800.
Link to all information including course map –
Note: You do not have to be pre-entered, just turn up and run. Will our athletes please see TY HOLDEN who will give you a race number
Awaiting race information, the above is as the 2023 fixture

UPCOMING INDOOR FIXTURES, WHICH COVERS THE PERIOD THURSDAY 11 JANUARY UNTIL WEDNESDAY 14 FEBRUARY – Please enter yourself and pay the appropiate fee. Also note, especially Lee Valley, that events may close before any closing date, if that event is fully subscribed.

SOUTHERN U13, U15 AND U17 INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place at Lee Valley Athletics Centre are 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton (Satnav N9 0AR) on Saturday 13 January and Sunday 14 January.
To enter please use this link – http://www.seaa.org.uk/index.php
Entries Closed

UPPER BODY TRAINING FOR MIDDLE-DISTANCE RUNNERS – The following article was published on the Athletics Weekly website recently.

ANDY KAY, strength and conditioning coach, looks at the importance of this area for 800m and 1500m athletes. In terms of running economy, there is a contribution from the upper body. The faster you run, the more you’ll notice your arm drive. If you look at a track runner you’ll see the opposite arm drive forward as the front knee drives up – and that happens because the body is essentially trying to prevent the rotation of the trunk or core. A good way to illustrate this would be for you to cross your arms and then try running flat out. You almost end up going side to side because you can’t keep in a straight line, so the upper body definitely has a role to play in running efficiency!

In terms of my own training philosophy, though, I don’t put too much emphasis on it. If you have some pushing and pulling exercises in your programme a couple of times a week in the off-season and maybe just once a week during the season – I think that’s enough for the majority of distance runners.

The thing to remember is that you’re not wanting to add mass. If you’ve got a lot of muscle and you’re heavier up top, you’ve got to carry that when you run. Think strength and efficiency. The really important thing to focus on is the link between the upper and lower body, which is the trunk itself. It’s about the transmission of power. If you’ve got a really strong upper body and a really strong lower body but your core isn’t very good then you’re going to have problems. I’d say exercises that create rotation or, more importantly, resist rotation are really useful. In terms of getting bang for your buck, I’d suggest including unilateral upper body exercises. Examples of these would be a single arm seated row, single arm pull down or single arm shoulder press.

A particularly good exercise is the landmine press, where you take a barbell and press it at almost 45 degrees, standing up. You use a split stance because your core is having to resist the rotation the whole time. As soon as you make it a single arm or single leg exercise, you then create that resistance to rotation, which is really what you’re trying to train because that’s what’s happening when you run. Your core is fighting to stop your spine from twisting and you transmit the power from your upper body to your lower body. Don’t include loads of these exercises in your routine. I’d do something like six to eight repetitions of each exercise and three or four sets, twice a week maximum. You’re not trying to fill the vest, you want an upper body that transmits force through your core to your lower body through rotation.

SHAFTESBURY BARNET HARRIERS ON INSTAGRAM– Since the account was setup towards the end of last year, there has been an amazing amount of Videos and Photographs contributed with many comments. There is 1 post this week.

Photograph taken at the Be Fit Indoor Meeting at Lee Valley on 7 January, with our 4 athletes relaxing before the start of their 400m races.

From left to right SEAN SUTHERLAND V50 who ran (58.96), JADEN AULIS U20 ran (55.05), BEN ROCHFORD ran (49.52) and KEENAN STEPHENS U23 ran (51.71).

THE FOLLOWING IS CLUB INFORMATION ON VARIOUS TOPICS

SBH 2023-2024 WINTER POINTS AND CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP TABLES – Currently the updated Winter Points and Club Championship tables are published on the SBH website.
Link to the updated Winter Points tables, following the 6/7 County Championships – Mens Cross Country Points Tables 2023-2024 Updated 06-01-24 Womens Cross Country Points Tables 2023-2024 Updated 06-01-24
Link to the draft of the updated Club Championships table, following the 2 December Metropolitan League – http://sbharriers.co.uk/fixtures-results/winter-xc-club-championships/
Please select a document, following this you can print a copy for future reference.

JAMIE BATH MEMBERS MASSAGE SERVICE – Since joining SBH he has been working closely with TY HOLDEN in his quest for Athlete and Athletics Development. To help support the club members he has (with the club’s support) set up a Members Massage Service available on club nights at a small charge of £15 (as compared to outside masseurs who charge £60) to simply cover materials and insurance.
Please contact JAMIE at jamiebath@live.co.uk or text him on 07902 592961. You can also see him on training nights for availability.

FACEBOOK – Photographs can be found on the SBH page.

STEEPLECHASE TRAINING AT STONEX STADIUM – Check with your Coach for details of training times.

STONEX STADIUM – Main Switchboard telephone number is 020 3675 7250.

ALAN WELLER – SBH NEWSLETTER EDITOR AND WEBSITE MANAGER

Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers Weekly Newsletter Thursday 4 January 2024

Posted on 22/12/202309/01/2024 by sbharriers

Happy Birthday from Thursday 4 January to Wednesday 10 January – Jackie Agyepong, Gemma Bennett, Ronan Breen, Joshua Goldstein, Sarah Heath, Ty Holden, Traydean Hunt, Trayon Hunt, Prince-Moses John, Mittio Mohammadian, Eitan Mor, Stephen Murphy, Jordan Ngige, Ruth-Ann Otaruoh and Tim Underhill

RECENT NEW MEMBERS – We wish you a very warm welcome, and a happy, healthy and successful time with Shaftesbury to KEENYAH ADELISE, ZAYNAB BAIG, OMAR MIAH, WILLIAM STOCKDALE and JAMES WALTERS

HAPPY NEW YEAR – Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas, we wish you all a Happy, Healthy and Successful 2024.

PARKRUN 400 CLUB – Congratulations to STUART SINGER who completed an amazing 400 Parkruns at Oak Hill on 30 December.

COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS – Take place this week-end, including the Hertfordshire and Middlesex championships This is the 4th of 6 winter points championship race for the Under 11 Boys and Girls

OLYMPIC GAMES 2024 – This year, one of the biggest sporting events takes place. The Olympic Games in Paris, which commences from the 26 July until the 11 August.

The 33rd Olympics has 19 days of competition (handball, football and rugby take place from 24 July)
There will be 329 events, 206 National Olympic Committees, 28 sports including 4 additional sports (Breaking, Sport Climbing, Skateboarding and Surfing), 758 sessions and 10 500 athletes
The Athletics take place from the 1 August until the 11 August.

Contested in the first ancient Olympic Games, athletics is the oldest sport on record, with the names of champions documented from as far back as 776 BC. The ancient Olympic Games included events such as running races and a pentathlon event that consisted of a running race, long jump, discus throw, javelin throw and wrestling. The first meets in modern times that can be likened to the athletics competitions we know today took place in 1840 in Shropshire, England. Other such championships began to thrive and spread in the 1880s, initially in England, the USA and Europe in particular. In 1912, the international federation that oversees international athletics competitions, the IAAF (now known as World Athletics) was set up.

Link to the Olympic Games website for the schedule for all events – https://www.paris2024.org/en/competition-schedule-olympic-games/
Detailed schedule for events will be issued later this year

Link to the Olympic Games website to register for tickets – https://tickets.paris2024.org/en/

PARALYMPIC GAMES 2024 – Takes place in Paris, from the 28 August until the 8 September.
This is the 17th edition of the Paralympic Games, there are 22 sports with 549 events, with 4400 athletes from 184 National Paralympic committees.

Link to the Paralympic Games website for the schedule for all events – https://www.paris2024.org/en/competition-schedule-paralympic-games/

Link to the Paralympic Games website to register for tickets – https://tickets.paris2024.org/en/

ALL-TIME TOP 10 AND BEST PERFORMANCES FOR 2023 – I have now updated the Senior Men and Women Top 10 lists. Also I have produced the Senior Men and Women track and field best performances for 2023, plus the Under 11 to Under 17 Women’s track and field best performances for 2023. These can be found following the upcoming fixtures.

RESULT
BOXING DAY RUN – Took place around StoneX Stadium, which was well supported by 44 athletes and parents.
1 Mile – 1st RYLE SINGARAYER U11 (6.23), 2nd SIENNA DARCY U11 (6.42), 3rd GRACE ROONEY U11 (6.44), 4th APRIL WINFIELD U11 (7.07), 5th LOIS CLARKE U11 (7.25), 6th PENELOPE GLADSTONE U9 (7.31), 7th JIMMY STOCKDALE U9 (9.34), 8th ROSIE STOCKDALE U13 (9.34), 9th MOLLY ALCOCK (12.10), 10th JANET MONTGOMERY V65 (12.50)

2 Miles – 1st MAX WINFIELD U20 (10.00), 2nd JACOB CLEMENT U17 (10.31), 3rd LEO RONCARATI U20 (10.49), 4th CALEB HILTON U15 (10.50), 5th AIMEE PORTER U13 (11.10), 6th TIM BUTLER V60 (11.57), 7th ANDREW PORTER V50 (12.06), 8th WILLIAM STOCKDALE U11 (12.47), 9th BEN WINFIELD SEN (12.58), 10th OSCAR RONCARATI U17 (13.00), 11th SEAN SUTHERLAND V50 (13.12), 12th BO GLADSTONE U13 (13.46), 13th HOLLY CLARKE U13 (13.51), 14th ARCHIE STOCKDALE U13 (14.01), 15th LOLA MCCANN-EZEKIEL U20 (14.15), 16th HARRY MCCANN U13 (14.26), 17th SIMON BROWNLEADER VM (14.31), 18th MARIA BANAGHAN VF (14.37), 19th KATIE ALCOCK VF (14.50), 20th LAURENT EZEKIEL VM (14.52), 21st LAWRENCE KITT VM (14.57), 22nd EVIE WINSTON U20 (15.04), 23rd KASIA BUBIENIEC VF (15.47), 24th JOHNSON OGUNNIYI V50 (15.58), 25th ROB RONCARATI VM (16.15), 26th RAY POWELL V60 (16.24), 27th SABRINA SINGARAYER U13 (17.03), 28th GARY ALCOCK VM (18.36), 29th KEMMA RONCARATI VF (19.40), 30th DANIELLE BECK VF (19.40), 31st ANDREW ALCOCK (19.52), 32nd ELLEN ALCOCK (20.24), 33rd JOHN KELLY V70 (20.49), 34th ANITA SKINNER VF (20.49)

SERPENTINE NEW YEAR DAY 10K – Took place at Hyde Park on 1 January.
ROBERT RIGBY V60 70th 2nd V60 (SB 39.21)

PARKRUNS MILESTONE VESTS – You can purchase these from 50 to 500, this is the link – https://shop.parkrun.com/collections/milestone-run-walk-vests

PARKRUNS IN THE UK – Last Saturday at parkruns in the UK, there were…
1,068 events – 248,922 walkers, joggers and runners – 28,704 volunteers – 8,472 first timers – 18,745 PBs

COMPLETELY USELESS RANDOM FACT – Did you know … just under 25,000 people are 5k away from hitting their 25th run/walk milestone.

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Aldenham on 23 December.
PAUL LEWIS V50 5th (21.01) this was his 196th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Bushey on 23 December.
EUAN PHILLIPS U15 17th (17.32) this was his 41st Parkrun, JARED MORRIS U15 26th (17.48) this was his 6th Parkrun, EDWARD PASCAL U13 41st (18.28) this was his 4th Parkrun, DENNYS PASCAL U11 45th (18.41) this was his 4th Parkrun, AIMEE PORTER U13 47th (18.43) this was her 8th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Canons Park on 23 December.
KAYLA MICHEL U23 42nd (27.37) this was her 38th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Hackney Marshes on 23 December.
BARRY CHISHOLM V60 161st (31.36) this was his 313th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Jersey on 23 December.
CLIFF GOLDING V65 98th (25.39) this was his 155th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Kesgrave on 23 December.
ROSS HAMMOND U17 7th (18.49) this was his 26th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Oak Hill on 23 December.
STUART SINGER V60 32nd (23.17) this was his 399th Parkrun, BRADLEY SINGER 42nd (23.51) this was his 248th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Rockingham, Perth, Australia on 23 December.
STUART MOORE V60 81st (27.12) this was his 216th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at St Albans on 23 December.
ELEANOR HUNT U23 147th (23.38) this was her 9th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at The Old Showfield on 23 December.
RICHARD SAMUEL V70 27th (PB 21.24) this was his 26th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Roberts Park on 23 December.
ARTHUR PHILLIPS U15 1st (17.00) this was his 64th Parkrun, JOEL PHILLIPS V45 24th (20.20) this was his 93rd Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Warrington on 23 December.
GIANLEO STUBBS U17 2nd (16.32) this was his 7th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Aldenham on 30 December.
PAUL LEWIS V50 24th (25.31) this was his 197th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Brockwell on 30 December.
JAMES TRAPMORE V45 19th (20.40) this was his 72nd Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Crane Park on 30 December.
JAMES DAVIS U23 66th (27.11) this was his 49th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Grovelands on 30 December.
JOSEPH HEATHER U23 3rd (17.48) this was his 44th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Hackney Marshes on 30 December.
BARRY CHISHOLM V60 157th (31.39) this was his 314th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Jersey on 30 December.
CLIFF GOLDING V65 144th (26.25) this was his 156th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Margate on 30 December.
BARRY HAWS V50 18th (22.04) this was his 42nd Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Oak Hill on 30 December.
RYLE WALTER U11 26th (22.42) this was his 2nd Parkrun, BRADLEY SINGER 32nd (23.08) this was his 249th Parkrun, STUART SINGER V60 36th (23.22) this was his 400th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Panshanger on 30 December.
RUSSELL DEVITT V70 198th (43.20) this was his 286th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Pavlion Gardens on 30 December.
ELEANOR HUNT U23 114th (30.16) this was her 10th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Sunny Hill on 30 December.
JOSHUA FISHER U20 1st (17.12) this was his 9th Parkrun

UPCOMING ROAD RELAY AND CROSS COUNTRY FIXTURES FOR THE NEXT 5 WEEKS, WHICH COVERS THE PERIOD THURSDAY 4 JANUARY UNTIL WEDNESDAY 7 FEBRUARY – The SBH 2023-2024 Winter Fixture Card and Information Sheet are available on the SBH website – http://sbharriers.co.uk/fixtures-results/fixture-cards/

MIDDLESEX CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place on Saturday 6 January at the Tir Chonail Gaelic Sports Club, at the end of Berkeley Avenue, Greenford (Satnav UB6 0NZ).
Directions – turn off Greenford Road (A4127), opposite the entrance to the Glaxo Factory. The playing fields are at the end of Berkeley Avenue.
Car parking – There will be no parking permitted on the grass adjacent to the course. Please make maximum car share use, travel via public transport to Greenford Station (Central Line) or seek parking in nearby roads or on Greenford Road where there should be plenty of space, then make the shor walk to the race HQ.
Start Times 11.10am U11 Boys (1500m), 11.20am U11 Girls (1500m), 11.30am U13 Boys (3000m), 11.35am U13 Girls (3000m), 11.55am U15 Boys (4000m), 12.00 noon U15 Girls (4000m), 12.25pm U17 and U20 Women (6000m), 12.55pm U17 Men and U20 Men (6000m), 1.00pm Senior Women (8000m), 1.45pm Senior Men (12000m).
Link to all information including Location and Course Map – Middlesex XC 06-01-24

WINTER XC POINTS CHAMPIONSHIPS – The Middlesex Championships is the fourth fixture for the Under 11 Boys and Girls in their six race series.

HERTFORDSHIRE CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place on Sunday 7 January at Verulanium Park, St Albans.
Start Times 11.00am U11 Girls (1500m), 11.10am U11 Boys (1500m), 11.20am U13 Girls (3000m), 11.30am U13 Boys (3000m), 11.45am U15 Boys & Girls (4500m), 12.05pm U17 Men and Women, U20 Women (6000m), 12.30pm U20 Men & Senior Women (8000m), 1.15pm Senior Men (12000m).
Link to all information – https://my.raceresult.com/259826/

WINTER XC POINTS CHAMPIONSHIPS – The Hertfordshire Championships is the fourth fixture for the Under 11 Boys and Girls in their six race series.

VICTORIA PARK SPORTS MEDICINE METROPOLITAN LEAGUE – The fourth fixture of five takes place on Saturday 13 Janauary at at Stanborough Park, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire (SatNav AL8 6DF).
Race Headquarters – Race HQ and Registrtion will be adjacent to the Start/Finish at the south side of the North Side of the park.
Changing Facilities – There will be no dedicated changing rooms or showers, so please arrive ready to run. Toilets are available in the amenity block by the Splashlands playground. Extra toilets will be provided at the end of the car park, close to the amenty block. There are also toilets located at the Sailing Centre on the south side of the Park.
Refreshments – Will be from the kiosk in the amenity block on the north side of the park or from the cafe at the Sailing Centre on the south side of the Park.
Course Location – North Side Stanborough Park – See course maps.
Course Description – Start and Finish in grassed field, remainder undulating parkland course suitable for spikes.
Public Transport – Welwyn Garden City Station (Main Line) 1.25 miles.
Directions From Major Roads – Leave the A1(M) at Junction 4, (after the Hatfield Tunnel). At the roundabout take the second exit to A414/A6129. At the next roundabout take the first exit A6129. At the bottom of the dual carriageway take the second exit out of the roundabout. The entrance to the car park on the north side is on your left after around 100m. The entrance to the car park on the south side is more or less opposite but you cannot gain access from the left side of the carriageway. As early arrivers will undoubtedly fill the car park on the north side, you may be advised to go straight to the one on the south side.
Parking – There is a fairly large car park on the north side of the Park, adjacent to the course. There is a very large car park on the south side of the Park, 5 minutes walk to the course. These car parks are camera operated and you must pay or you may incur a fine. You can pay at a meter by card. However, payment does not have to be immediate. We have not been able to negotiate a reduced rate. There is a footpath under the road bridge, providing traffic-free access between the South Side and the North Side of the Park.
Course Details – The start and finish are in grassed parkland. The remainder is an undulating parkland course with two short woodland sections on each longer loop and a short climb and then descend on each of the shorter loops, all being suitable for spikes.
Additional Notes – The finish has been relocated and is now adjacent to the boundary with the school, and is outside the large loop of the course.
Link to the full information, include Course Maps – https://metleague.run/fixture/race-4-welwyn-13-1-2024/
Start Times – 12.00 U11 Boys and Girls (Over 9) (1400m), 12.10 U13 Boys (3200m), 12.20 U13 Girls (3200m), 12.30 U17 Men and U15 Boys (4200m), 12.45 U17 Women and U15 Girls (4200m), 13.00 U20, Senior and Veteran Women (8100m), 13.45 U20, Senior and Veteran Men (8100m).
Note: You do not have to be pre-entered, just turn up and run.
Please collect your race numbers from the respective team managers – SIMON KEENE
JEREMY SOTHCOTT and JO KENT
Please go to Start Fitness Metropolitan League web site www.metleague.co.uk for any other final information.

VICTORIA PARK SPORTS MEDICINE METROPOLITAN LEAGUE RACE NUMBERS – I have been asked to remind you that your race number must be kept by yourselves, and is to be used for all 5 fixtures.

NORTH WEST LONDON LEAGUE – The fourth fixture of five which takes place on Saturday 3 February at Hampstead Heath Extension, Hampstead Way (Satnav NW!! 7DY).
Age-Groups U11 to U17.
Timetable – 12.00noon U11B&G 1 medium blue lap 1700m, 12.15pm U13B&G 2 medium blue laps 3000m, 12.35pm U15B&G 1 small yellow lap & 1 large red lap 3800m, 13.00pm U17M&W 1 medium blue map & 1 large red lap 4800.
Link to all information including course map –
Note: You do not have to be pre-entered, just turn up and run. Will our athletes please see TY HOLDEN who will give you a race number
Awaiting race information, the above is as the 2023 fixture

UPCOMING INDOOR FIXTURES, WHICH COVERS THE PERIOD THURSDAY 4 JANUARY UNTIL WEDNESDAY 7 FEBRUARY – Please enter yourself and pay the appropiate fee. Also note, especially Lee Valley, that events may close before any closing date, if that event is fully subscribed.

ENGLAND ATHLETICS U20 AND SENIOR INDOOR COMBINED EVENTS CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place at the English Institute of Sport, Coleridge Road, Sheffield (Satnav S9 5DA) on Saturday 6 January and Sunday 7 January.
To enter please use this link – https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/registration?id=24425
Entries Closed

BFTTA INDOOR SERIES – Takes place on Sunday 7 January, at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre, 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton (Satnav N9 0AR).
Events are Track 60m, 200m, 300m, 600m, 800m and 60m Hurdles. For alll age-groups including U11s.
To enter please use this link – https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2024/GBR/bft112/
Entries Closed

SENIOR MEN TRACK AND FIELD ALL-TIME TOP 10 – The Senior Men changes for 2023 are as follow – 100m ZHARNEL HUGHES stays at No.1 (from 9.91 to 9.83), JOHN OTUGADE moves up from 10th to joint 5th (from 10.30 to 10.20) – 200m ZHARNEL HUGHES stays at No.1 (from 19.93 to 19.73) – 400m MICHAEL OHIOZE moves up from 5th to 3rd (from 46.30 to 46.10) – 800m JEREMY DEMPSEY new entry at No.7 (1:47.94) – 1500m HENRY MCLUCKIE U23 moves up from 4th to 2nd (from 3:40.41 to 3:37.57) JEREMY DEMPSEY moves up from 9th to 7thd (from 3:42.49 to 3:41.85) – 3000m CHARLES HICKS U23 new entry at No.2 (7:47.45) – 5000m HENRY MCLUCKIE U23 moves up from 7th to 5th (from 13:43.10 to 13:36.26) – 10000m JAMIE DEE new entry at No.7 (28:51.68), HENRY MCLUCKIE U23 new entry at No.8 (28:57.18) – 110m Hurdles EDSON GOMES stays at No.4 (from 13.83 to 13.8) – High Jump AKIN COWARD new entry at No.6 (2.18m)

Link to Senior Men all-time top 10 document showing all events – 1 SBH Senior Men’s All Time T&F Top 10 Up To 31-12-2023

The Senior Women changes for 2023 are as follow – 200m EMILY NEWNHAM U20 moves up from 10th to 5th (from 24.01 to 23.27) – 400m EMILY NEWNHAM U20 moves up from 9th to 5th (from 53.39 to 52.15) – 1500m ELLIE BAKER stays at No.1 (from 4:04.90 to 4:04.11), GEORGIA BELL from 9th to 3rd (from 4:16.21 to 4:06.20) – 3000m GEORGIA BELL new entry at No.2 (8:49.63i) – 5000m GEORGIA BELL new entry at No.3 (15:39.26) – 100m Hurdles MARLI JESSOP U23 stays at No.4 (from 13.38 to 13.30) – 400m Hurdles EMILY NEWNHAM U20 moves up from 6th to 5th (from 59.03 to 57.02) – High Jump EVELYNE FONTEYNE U20 new entry at 10th equal (1.75mi) – Heptathlon LILY HOLT U23 new entry at No.3 (4645 points), EVELYNE FONTEYNE U20 new entry at No.6 (4327 points)

Link to Senior Women all-time top 10 document showing all events – 2 SBH Senior Women’s All Time T&F Top 10 Updated 31-12-23

UNDER 20 TO SENIOR MEN TRACK, FIELD AND ROAD BEST PERFORMANCES FOR 2023 – These are the top 3 positions for the the Under 20 to Senior Men;

Under 20 Men – 60m 1st MALACHI AMADI (7.05i), 2nd ONOAOPE SOGBESAN (7.23i), 3rd RUBEN HEDMAN(7.32i) – 100m 1st EMMANUEL DURUIHEOMA (10.78), 2nd JOSEPH PURBRICK (10.79), 3rd MALACHI AMADI (10.80/10.58w) – 200m 1st CAI CRAWFORD (21.80), 2nd MALACHI AMADI (21.84), 3rd JAYDEN KLEIN (23.66) – 400m 1st ISAAC MOORE (52.9), 2nd DANIEL BANYARD (53.60), 3rd JOSHUA WILLIAMS-OLLIVIERRE (54.33) – 800m 1st ABDIRAHIM HAMUD (1:55.65), 2nd DANIEL BANYARD (1:56.03), 3rd BENJAMIN GOSTICK (1:56.25) – 1500m 1st HENRY DOVER (3:53.89), 2nd ABDIRAHIM HAMUD (3:54.94), 3rd JOSHUA FISHER (3:59.52) – 3000m 1st HENRY DOVER (8:19.53), 2nd ABDIRAHIM HAMUD (8:27.50), 3rd SAMUEL GREENSTEIN (8:44.36) – 5000m 1st DOVI LEVIN (17:40.6) – High Jump 1st KIMANI JACK (2.12m) – Long Jump 1st CAI CRAWFORD (6.64m) – Triple Jump 1st ONOAOPE SOGBESAN (10.34m) – Shot 1st ONOAOPE SOGBESAN (9.60m) – Discus 1st GABE LAMB (35.32m) – Javelin 1st PHARRELL HAREWOOD (38.91m), 2nd JAMES ISAAC (23.27m) – 10K Road 1st JOSHUA FISHER (32.19), 2nd SAMUEL GREENSTEIN (34.32) – Marathon 1st JO HEATHER (3:44.28)

Under 23 Men – 60m 1st TARIQ WILD (6.93i), 2nd JAMI SCHLUETER (7.04i), 3rd JOSH WOODS (7.09i) – 100m 1st TARIQ WILD (10.57/10.51w), 2nd JAMI SCHLUETER (10.96/10.70w), 3rd JUBRIL ADENIJI (11.04) – 200m 1st TARIQ WILD (22.51/21.90w), 2nd JUBRIL ADENIJI (22.53), 3rd MATTHEW OHIOZE (22.60/22.09w) – 400m 1st JAMI SCHLUETER (49.62), 2nd JUBRIL ADENIJI (50.03), 3rd MATTHEW OHIOZE (50.04) – 800m 1st THOMAS PATRICK (1:51.08), 2nd LUCA STUBBS (1:54.31), 3rd JOSHUA NAMIECH-OYEBOLA (1:58.88) – 1500m 1st HENRY MCLUCKIE (3:37.57), 2nd THOMAS PATRICK (3:44.39), 3rd KRISTIAN IMROTH (3:46.30) – 3000m 1st CHARLES HICKS (7:47.45i), 2nd HENRY MCLUCKIE (7:55.82i), 3rd THOMAS PATRICK (8:04.62) – 5000m 1st CHARLES HICKS (13:22.05i), 2nd HENRY MCLUCKIE (13:36.26), 3rd THOMAS PATRICK (13:53.96i) – 10000m 1st CHARLES HICKS (27:57.47), 2nd HENRY MCLUCKIE (28:57.18) – 3000m Steeplechase 1st KRISTIAN IMROTH (8:55.60) – 110m Hurdles 1st JAMI SCHLUETER (14.36/13.24w), 2nd EVAN CAMPBELL (15.06), 3rd CRAIG MONCUR (15.50/15.49w) – 400m Hurdles 1st JUBRIL ADENIJI (54.06) – Decathlon 1st JAMI SCHLUETER (7545 points), 2nd CRAIG MONCUR (6783 points), 3rd EVAN CAMPBELL (6740 points) – High Jump 1st EVAN CAMPBELL (1.94m), 2nd JAMI SCHLUETER (1.89m), 3rd CRAIG MONCUR (1.77mi) – Pole Vault 1st GLEN QUAYLE (4.96mi), 2nd JAMI SCHLUETER (4.50mi), 3rd TOLO AYO-OJO (4.21m) – Long Jump 1st JAMI SCHLUETER (7.12mi/7.19mw), 2nd JOSH WOODS (7.02m), 3rd CRAIG MONCUR (6.93m) – Triple Jump 1st JOSH WOODS (15.22m) – Shot 1st JAMI SCHLUETER (14.06mi), 2nd EVAN CAMPBELL (14.02m), 3rd CRAIG MONCUR (13.10m) – Discus 1st CRAIG MONCUR (40.33m), 2nd JAMI SCHLUETER (40.32m), 3rd OLIVER GRAHAM (39.32m) – Hammer 1st OLIVER GRAHAM (62.20m) – Javelin 1st MILAN TRAJKOVIC (55.85m), 2nd CRAIG MONCUR (54.50m), 3rd JAMI SCHLUETER (52.82m) – 10K Road 1st KRISTIAN IMROTH (29.37), 2nd NATHAN GODDARD (31.46), 3rd FINN MACCARTHY (34.36) – Half Marathon 1st NATHAN GODDARD (79.16), 2nd CALLUM WOODAGE (2:06.10) – Marathon 1st OSCAR SPLATTER (3:49.15), 2nd CALLUM WOODAGE (3:59.08)

Senior Men – 60m 1st ZHARNEL HUGHES (6.45i), 2nd OJIE EDOBURUN (6.63i), 3rd KRISHAWN AIKEN (6.76i) – 100m 1st ZHARNEL HUGHES (9.83), 2nd JOHN OTUGADE (10.20/10.10w), 3rd OJIE EDOBURUN (10.32/10.27w) – 200m 1st ZHARNEL HUGHES (19.73), 2nd MICHAEL OHIOZE (20.78/20.51w), 3rd JORDAN WATSON-BROWN (20.95) – 400m 1st MICHAEL OHIOZE (46.10), 2nd JAMAL RHODEN-STEVENS (46.99), 3rd JOSHUA FAULDS (47.99i) – 800m 1st KYLE LANGFORD (1:46.93i), 2nd JEREMY DEPMSEY (1:47.94), 3rd SAM WIGGINS (1:49.64i) – 1500m 1st JEREMY DEMPSEY (3:41.85), 2nd TOM BUTLER (3:53.72), 3rd JAMIE DEE (3:53.87) – 3000m 1st JAMIE DEE (7:53.69i), 2nd MARK PEARCE (7:59.88), 3rd DYLAN EVANS (8:13.37) – 5000m 1st JAMIE DEE (13:47.99), 2nd LIAM DEE (13:51.01), 3rd TOM BUTLER (14:17.04) – 10000m 1st JAMIE DEE (28:51.68), 2nd DYLAN EVANS (29:33.43), 3rd TOM BUTLER (30:25.79) – 3000m Steeplechase 1st MARK PEARCE (8:35.21), 3rd GLEN WATTS V35 (10:16.21), 3rd STEVEN GARRETT (10:58.70) – 110m Hurdles 1st EDSON GOMES (13.80/13.73w), 2nd STEVEN GARRETT (16.23) – 400m Hurdles 1st STEVEN GARRETT (54.75) – Decathlon 1st JAMI SCHLUETER (7545 points), 2nd CRAIG MONCUR (6783 points), 3rd EVAN CAMPBELL (6740 points) – High Jump 1st AKIN COWARD (2.19m), 2nd DAVID SMITH (2.18m), 3rd EDSON GOMES (1.81m) – Pole Vault 1st ETHAN WALSH (5.02m) – Long Jump 1st BEN MCGUIRE (7.10m), 2nd SHANDELL TAYLOR (6.93m), 3rd BOLU COKER (6.43m) – Triple Jump 1st CLYDE GORDON V55 (7.50m) – Shot 1st GREGORY THOMPSON (16.39m), 2nd GEORGE EVANS (15.56m), 3rd ANGUS MCINROY V35 (14.50mi) – Discus 1st NICK PERCY (64.73m), 2nd GREGORY THOMPSON (60.62m), 3rd ZANE DUQUEMIN (58.71m) – Hammer 1st CHRIS BENNETT (71.90m), 2nd GEORGE EVANS (52.57m), 3rd GREGORY THOMPSON (50.97m) – Javelin 1st DANIEL BAINBRIDGE (68.33m), 2nd GEORGE EVANS (41.87m), 3rd CLYDE GORDON V55 (17.49m) – 10K Road 1st DYLAN EVANS (29.29), 2nd TOM BUTLER (29.33), 3rd KIERAN CLEMENTS (29.40) – Half Marathon 1st KIERAN CLEMENTS (65.21), 2nd TOM BUTLER (68.30), 3rd GERY PELOSI V35 (70.22) – Marathon 1st JUDE BELL (2:43.47), 2nd DANIEL NICHOLS V40 (2:50.55), 3rd KEYUR GUDKA (2:57.53)

Link to Under 20 Men track and road best performances 2023 showing all events – 2C SBH Under 20 Men’s Track And Road Best Performances 2023 Up To 31-12-2023
Link to Under 20 Men field best performances 2023 showing all events – 3C SBH Under 20 Men’s Field Best Performances 2023 Up To 31-12-2023
Link to Under 23 Men track and road best performances 2023 showing all events – 2B SBH Under 23 Men’s Track And Road Best Performances 2023 Up To 31-12-2023
Link to Under 23 Men field best performances 2023 showing all events – 3B SBH Under 23 Men’s Field Best Performances 2023 Up To 31-12-2023
Link to Senior Men track and road best performances 2023 showing all events – 2A SBH Senior Men’s Track And Road Best Performances 2023 Up To 31-12-2023
Link to Senior Men field best performances 2023 showing all events – 3A SBH Senior Men’s Field Best Performances 2023 Up To 31-12-2023

SENIOR WOMEN TRACK AND FIELD ALL-TIME TOP 10 – The Senior Women changes for 2023 are as follow – 200m EMILY NEWNHAM U20 moves up from 10th to 5th (from 24.01 to 23.27) – 400m EMILY NEWNHAM U20 moves up from 9th to 5th (from 53.39 to 52.15) – 1500m ELLIE BAKER stays at No.1 (from 4:04.90 to 4:04.11), GEORGIA BELL from 9th to 3rd (from 4:16.21 to 4:06.20) – 3000m GEORGIA BELL new entry at No.2 (8:49.63i) – 5000m GEORGIA BELL new entry at No.3 (15:39.26) – 100m Hurdles MARLI JESSOP U23 stays at No.4 (from 13.38 to 13.30) – 400m Hurdles EMILY NEWNHAM U20 moves up from 6th to 5th (from 59.03 to 57.02) – High Jump EVELYNE FONTEYNE U20 new entry at 10th equal (1.75mi) – Heptathlon LILY HOLT U23 new entry at No.3 (4645 points), EVELYNE FONTEYNE U20 new entry at No.6 (4327 points)

Link to Senior Women all-time top 10 document showing all events – 2 SBH Senior Women’s All Time T&F Top 10 Updated 31-12-23

UNDER 20, UNDER 23 AND SENIOR WOMEN TRACK, FIELD AND ROAD BEST PERFORMANCES FOR 2023 – These are the top 3 positions for the the Under 20 to Senior Women;

Under 20 Women – 60m 1st NIA AKINTOKUN (7.81i), 2nd PARIS KING (7.90i), 3rd ANNA ROSE (8.16i) – 100m 1st NIA AKINTOKUN (12.23), 2nd ANNA ROSE (12.65/12.45w), 3rd LOLA MCCANN-EZEKIEL (13.36) – 200m 1st EMILY NEWNHAM (23.27), 2nd NIA AKINTOKUN (25.33), 3rd ANNA ROSE (25.80/25.60w) – 400m 1st EMILY NEWNHAM (52.15), 2nd SOPHIE FORBES-LAIRD (57.90), 3rd LOLA MCCANN-EZEKIEL (60.98) – 800m 1st EVELYNE FONTEYNE (2:28.59), 2nd EVIE WINSTON (3:01.42) – 3000m 1st AIMI WEIGHTMAN (9:55.97) – 100m Hurdles 1st PARIS KING (7.81i), 2nd ALINA COFIE (14.62/14.59w), 3rd AZARIA NWANKWO (14.76) – 400m Hurdles 1st EMILY NEWNHAM (57.02), 2nd AZARIA NWANKWO (68.02) – Heptathlon 1st EVELYNE FONTEYNE (4327 points) – 10K Road 1st AMY GODDARD (41.46) – High Jump 1st EVELYNE FONTEYNE (1.75mi), 2nd REBECCA WHEELER-HENRY (1.72m), 3rd HOPE BAKER (1.40mi) – Pole Vault 1st MANON BAINES (3.46mi) – Long Jump 1st TANI SONOIKI (5.27m), 2nd EVELYNE FONTEYNE (5.06m), 3rd FREYA PRASHER (4.15m/4.51mw) – Triple Jump 1st TANI SONOIKI (11.65m), 2nd ALINA COFIE (10.03m), 3rd LOLA MCCANN-EZEKIEL (9.03m) – Shot 1st EVELYNE FONTEYNE (9.46m), 2nd NAOMI OGUNNIYI (7.79m) – Discus 1st NAOMI OGUNNIYI (19.73m) – Hammer 1st NAOMI OGUNNIYI (16.85m) – Javelin 1st EVELYNE FONTEYNE (31.81m), 2nd NAOMI OGUNNIYI (23.92m)

Under 23 Women – 60m 1st EVE WRIGHT (7.42i), 2nd ALANNA FASHANU (7.46i), 3rd MARLI JESSOP (7.73i) – 100m 1st ALANNA FASHANU (11.68), 2nd HANNAH FOSTER (12.00), 3rd MARLI JESSOP (12.17/12.05w) – 200m 1st ALANNA FASHANU (23.63), 2nd HANNAH FOSTER (24.33), 3rd OLIVIA ALLBUT (25.82/25.28w) – 400m 1st ALANNA FASHANU (55.60i), 2nd OLIVIA ALLBUT (56.49), 3rd VANESSA ANSUAA (59.54) – 800m 1st SCARLETT KENT (2:14.95), 2nd LIA RADUS (2:21.89), 3rd LILY HOLT (2:27.90) – 1500m 1st FREYA STAPLETON (4:32.59), 2nd SCARLETT KENT (4:39.65), 3rd EMILY HATHAWAY (4:44.28) – 3000m 1st FREYA STAPLETON (9:42.62), 2nd EMILY HATHAWAY (10:12.35), 3rd SCARLETT KENT (10:39.48) – 5000m 1st FREYA STAPLETON (16:41.93) – 100m Hurdles 1st MARLI JESSOP (13.30), 2nd LILY HOLT (14.55/14.53w) – 400m Hurdles 1st OLIVIA ALLBUT (60.92) – Heptathlon 1st LILY HOLT (4645 points) – 10K Road 1st INDIRA PATEL (34.19), 2nd FREYA STAPLETON (34.25) – Half Marathon 1st JESSICA HURLEY (88.06), 2nd SOPHIE BRASSEY (1.53.45), 3rd KAYLA MICHEL (1.59.19) – Marathon 1st LUCY MICHAELS (4.42.47) – High Jump 1st CLAIRE MCGARVEY (1.76mi), 2nd LILY HOLT (1.74m), 3rd TRINITY O’CONNOR (1.55mi) – Pole Vault 1st TRINITY O’CONNOR (3.32m) – Long Jump 1st REESE ROBINSON (5.33m), 2nd LILY HOLT (5.32m), 3rd TRINITY O’CONNOR (4.82m) – Triple Jump 1st REESE ROBINSON (12.43m/12.47mw), 2nd TRINITY O’CONNOR (10.26m) – Shot 1st ALEXANDRA BALTAZER-HALL (10.78mi), 2nd TRINITY O’CONNOR (9.58m), 3rd LILY HOLT (9.18m) – Discus 1st ALEXANDRA BALTAZER-HALL (44.21m) – Javelin 1st LILY HOLT (24.52m)

Senior Women – 60m 1st ELJONE KRUGER (7.70i), 2nd SHEREEN CHARLES V35 (7.93i), 3rd SELINA HENDERSON (7.97i) – 100m 1st SELINA HENDERSON (12.53/12.35w), 2nd SHEREEN CHARLES V35 (12.61), 3rd INDEA ADAMS-BURNETT (13.32) – 200m 1st HAYLEY MCLEAN (24.55), 2nd LILY BECKFORD (25.49), 3rd INDEA ADAMS-BURNETT (27.12) – 400m 1st HAYLEY MCLEAN (53.87i), 2nd INDEA ADAMS-BURNETT (63.46), 3rd CLAIRE SPURWAY V40 (63.56i) – 800m 1st ELLIE BAKER (2:00.86i), 2nd LUCY BROOKHAM (2:15.63), 3rd NICOLA PAYNE (2:27.7) – 1500m 1st ELLIE BAKER (4:04.11), 2nd GEORGIA BELL (4:06.20), 3rd LIZZIE BIRD (4:15.81) – 3000m 1st GEORGIA BELL (8:49.69i), 2nd NICOLA PAYNE (11.06.4) – 5000m 1st GEORGIA BELL (15:39.26) – 10000m 1st NAOMI TASCHIMOWITZ (33:40.13) – 3000m Steeplechase 1st LIZZIE BIRD (9:59.12) – 100m Hurdles 1st JESSICA HUNTER (13.48) – 400m Hurdles 1st LINA NIELSEN (54.96), 2nd HAYLEY MCLEAN (56.24) – 10K Road 1st NAOMI TASCHIMOWITZ (33.37), 2nd NICOLA PAYNE (39.38), 3rd EMILIA ECONOMU (43.44) – Half Marathon 1st NICOLA PAYNE (82.58), 2nd SARAH WILLIAMS V40 (86.31), 3rd ELANA DIMMER (88.07) – Marathon 1st ELANA DIMMER (3.10.40) – High Jump 1st ROSALIND ZEFFERTT V60 (1.18m) – Pole Vault 1st STACEY GONZALEZ V45 (3.00m,), 1st ROSALIND ZEFFERTT V60 (2.40mi) – Long Jump 1st ELJONE KRUGER (5.97mi), 2nd SELINA HENDERSON (5.33mi), 3rd LYDIA ROGERS (4.96m) – Triple Jump 1st LYDIA ROGERS (9.19m) – Discus 1st JADE LALLY V35 (61.37m), 2nd SHADINE DUQUEMIN (55.92m), 3rd PHILIPPA DAVENALL (36.13m) – Hammer 1st PHILIPPA DAVENALL (62.13m), 2nd AMY CLEMENTS (48.47m) – Javelin 1st HAYLEY MCLEAN (28.06m)

Link to Under 20 Women track and road best performances 2023 showing all events – 4A SBH Under 20 Women’s Track And Road Best Performances 2023 Up To 31-12-2023
Link to Under 23 Women track and road best performances 2023 showing all events – 4B SBH Under 23 Women’s Track And Road Best Performances 2023 Up To 31-12-2023
Link to Senior Women track and road best performances 2023 showing all events – 4C SBH Senior Women’s Track And Road Best Performances 2023 Up To 31-12-2023
Link to Under 20 Women field best performances 2023 showing all events – 5A SBH Under 20 Women’s Field Best Performances 2023 Up To 31-12-2023
Link to Under 23 Women field best performances 2023 showing all events – 5B SBH Under 23 Women’s Field Best Performances 2023 Up To 31-12-2023
Link to Senior Women field best performances 2023 showing all events – 5C SBH Senior Women’s Field Best Performances 2023 Up To 31-12-2023

UNDER 11 TO UDER 17 WOMEN TRACK, FIELD AND ROAD BEST PERFORMANCES FOR 2023 – These are the top 3 positions for the the Under 11 to Under 17 Women;

Under 11 Girls – 60m 1st TEMI JAIYEOLA (9.44i), 2nd KEENYAH ADELISE (9.71i), 3rd NAYA BOBB-SEMPLE (10.33i) – 75m 1st DAMI ADEKUNLE (11.00), 2nd TEMI JAIYEOLA (11.57), 3rd SIENNA DARCY (11.81) – 100m 1st ELLA APPIAH-SPICK (16.78) – 150m 1st DAMI ADEKUNLE (23.16), 2nd LUCY COX (24.12), 3rd SIENNA DARCY (25.68/23.17w) – 200m 1st KEENYAH ADELISE (32.43i), 2nd DAMI ADEKUNLE (32.51i), 3rd TEMI JAIYEOLA (33.06i) – 600m 1st SIENNA DARCY (1.57.96), 2nd GRACE ROONEY (2.00.49), 3rd KEENYAH ADELISE (2.02.72) – 800m 1st SIENNA DARCY (2:42.47), 2nd GRACE ROONEY (2:47.25), 3rd ABIGAIL ROSS (2:55.77) – Long Jump 1st DAMI ADEKUNLE (3.42m), 2nd TEMI JAIYEOLA (3.13mi), 3rd ELLA APPIAH-SPICK (3.01m), 4th SIENNA DARCY (2.83m), 5th ISABELLE NNAJI (2.40mi), 6th NAYA BOBB-SEMPLE (2.14mi)

Under 13 Girls – 60m 1st ANU JAIYEOLA (8.42i), 2nd VERA DOUDKO (8.65i), 3rd DAMI ADEKUNLE (9.30i) – 100m 1st ISLA BRASSNET (13.51), 2nd ANU JAIYEOLA (13.57/13.14w), 3rd ANNA ANENE (13.7) – 200m 1st ANU JAIYEOLA (27.49), 2nd ISLA BRASSNET (28.2), 3rd ANNA ANENE (28.47) – 600m 1st OLIVIA ABBOTT (1.55.23), 2nd LUCIA CASALENUOVO (2.04.83i), 3rd ELFIE SHAW (2.14.24i) – 800m 1st AIMEE PORTER (2:28.9), 2nd HETTIE HOLBROOK (2.38.0), 3rd OLIVIA ABBOTT (2.42.49) – 1500m 1st AIMEE PORTER (5:03.78), 2nd JUI HAYAKAWA (5:35.84), 3rd LUCIA CASALENUOVO (5:40.4) – High Jump 1st ANU JAIYEOLA and PRECIOUS EBOH (1.35m), 3rd KANAI MENSAH MOORE (1.20m) – Long Jump 1st ISLA BRASSNET (4.50m), 2nd ANU JAIYEOLA (4.41m), 3rd VERA DOUDKO (4.06m) – Shot 1st PRECIOUS EBOH (7.69m), 2nd ANNA ANENE (7.05m), 3rd KANAI MENSAH MOORE (5.73m) – Discus 1st PRECIOUS EBOH (18.95m), 2nd ISABELLE HEATHCOTE (13.71m), 3rd AIMEE PORTER (11.91m) – Javelin 1st ANNA ANENE (11.34m), 2nd ISABELLE HEATHCOTE (11.25m), 3rd HETTIE HOLBROOK (10.40m)

Under 15 Girls – 60m 1st ANGEL MCLEOD (7.73i), 2nd GRACE NYAONGO (8.56i), 3rd SHENEL OKRAH (8.66i) – 100m 1st ANGEL MCLEOD (12.08), 2nd MOIESHA SAVAGE (12.61/12.54w), 3rd AARA KAMARA (12.79/12.76w) – 200m 1st ALANA FASHANU (26.19i), 2nd AARA KAMARA (26.82), 3rd MOIESHA SAVAGE (27.0) – 300m 1st HOLLY RYAN (42.33i), 2nd ELLA BUCKLEY (42.86), 3rd POSIE SHAW (43.8) – 800m 1st POSIE SHAW (2:16.19), 2nd ELIZABETH OTHULO (2.30.28), 3rd ERIN GIBLIN (2.33.52) – 1500m 1st POSIE SHAW (4:46.86), 2nd AMBER JACKSON (5:21.37), 3rd ERIN GIBLIN (5:35.75) – 75m Hurdles 1st ANGEL MCLEOD (11.79), 2nd SIENNA CORBYN (13.27), 3rd DESTINY NGIGE (13.7) – High Jump 1st ELLA BUCKLEY (1.55m), 2nd ELIZA LEIBOWITZ and ELIZABETH OTHULO (1.35mi) – Long Jump 1st GRACE NYAONGO (4.87m), 2nd ULANI MACABE-HUGGINS (4.86m), 3rd SHAMMAH ST JOHN (4.10m) – Shot 1st ULANI MACABE-HUGGINS (9.27m), 2nd MOIESHA SAVAGE (8.03m), 3rd ANJOLA ONILE-ORE (7.93m) – Discus 1st SHENEL OKRAH (17.14m), 2nd ELIZABETH OTHULO (17.07m), 3rd ANJOLA ONILE-ORE (15.971m) – Hammer 1st SHENEL OKRAH (8.29m) – Javelin 1st MILLIE ROXBURGH (27.15m), 2nd DESTINY NGIGE (15.62m), 3rd EVA COPELAND (14.58m)

Under 17 Women – 60m 1st TAMI GEORGE (7.76i), 2nd MAKAYLA BRAI-ALOYE (8.10i), 3rd ONYEBUCHI ODIAKA (8.27i) – 100m 1st TAMI GEORGE (12.37/12.19w), 2nd MAKAYLA BRAI-ALOYE (12.58/12.50w), 3rd NIA FORBES-AGYEPONG (12.65) – 200m 1st TAMI GEORGE (24.86), 2nd MAKAYLA BRAI-ALOYE (25.95), 3rd NIA FORBES-AGYEPONG (26.38) – 300m 1st MIA HIGSON (41.49), 2nd MAKAYLA BRAI-ALOYE (41.9), 3rd ADANNA MAZINWOSU (42.10) – 800m 1st MYA MAIRS-INGRAM (2:09.01), 2nd LARISSA WILSON (2.12.56), 3rd DINA SILVERMAN (2.15.81) – 1500m 1st MYA MAIRS-INGRAM (4:40.14), 2nd EDIE WOODINGS (4:53.75), 3rd DINA SILVERMAN (4:56.53) – 80m Hurdles 1st NIA FORBES-AGYEPONG (11.65/11.45w), 2nd EVA HIGSON (12.67), 3rd MACIE SUTHERLAND (12.69) – 300m Hurdles 1st MACIE SUTHERLAND (46.85), 2nd NIA FORBES-AGYEPONG (47.86), 3rd EVA HIGSON (52.67) – High Jump 1st MACIE SUTHERLAND (1.50m), 2nd ADANNA MAZINWOSU (1.45m), 3rd ALANA SAMJI and ABIGAIL EDWARDS (1.35m) – Pole Vault 1st ABIGAIL EDWARDS (3.20m) – Long Jump 1st MAKAYLA BRAI-ALOYE (4.77m), 2nd TAMI GEORGE (4.71m), 3rd LYDIA BALL (4.41m) – Triple Jump 1st TAMI GEORGE (1p.15m), 2nd MAKAYLA BRAI-ALOYE (10.07m), 3rd ALANA SAMJI (9.22m) – Shot 1st OLIVE HARVEY-DEW (6.21m) – Discus 1st GEORGINA CHRISTOPHOROU (26.76m), 2nd ABIGAIL EDWARDS (17.80m), 3rd MAIREAN MCGRATH (16.95m) – Hammer 1st MAIREAN MCGRATH (22.09m), 2nd MIA HIGSON (17.48m), 1st FOYIN SONOIKI (8.25m) – Javelin 1st LYDIA BALL (27.75m), 2nd EVA HIGSON (22.40m), 3rd ABIGAIL EDWARDS (17.86m)

Link to Under 11 Girls track and road best performances 2023 showing all events – 6D SBH Under 11 Women’s Track And Road Best Performances 2023 Up To 31-12-2023
Link to Under 13 Girls track and road best performances 2023 showing all events – 6 C SBH Under 13 Women’s Track And Road Best Performances 2023 Up To 31-12-2023
Link to Under 15 Girls track and road best performances 2023 showing all events – 6B SBH Under 15 Women’s Track And Road Best Performances 2023 Up To 31-12-2023
Link to Under 17 Women track and road best performances 2023 showing all events – 6A SBH Under 17 Women’s Track And Road Best Performances 2023 Up To 31-12-2023
Link to Under 11 Girls field best performances 2023 showing all events – 7A SBH Under 11 Women’s Field Best Performances 2023 Up To 31-12-2023
Link to Under 13 Girls field best performances 2023 showing all events – 7B SBH Under 13 Women’s Field Best Performances 2023 Up To 31-12-2023
Link to Under 15 Girls field best performances 2023 showing all events – 7C SBH Under 15 Women’s Field Best Performances 2023 Up To 31-12-2023
Link to Under 17 Women field best performances 2023 showing all events – 7D SBH Under 17 Women’s Field Best Performances 2023 Up To 31-12-2023

SEB COE: EVERYONE WANTS TO PROGRESS AS LONG AS IT DOESN’T INVOLVE CHANGES – The following article was published on the Athletics Weekly website recently. Photograph of SEB COE taken at the 1984 Olympic Games, by MARK SHEARMAN.

After a memorable year and a brilliant World Champs in Budapest, the World Athletics president outlines his vision for his final period at the global governing body and warns it could be a rocky ride. SEB COE was always at his most dangerous on the last lap. Few of his rivals on the track could match his famed finishing kick. Sometimes this would even involve multiple injections of pace in the closing stages. Now aged 67 he is entering the home straight as president of World Athletics. Following eight years in the global governing body’s hot-seat, he is into his final four-year term and gearing up for another monumental sprint to the line. So what are his priorities? “I want people to look back on 2024 and 2025 in the same way they look back on 2016, which was a root and branch review of the sport,” he says. “And that we did things that made a significant difference… and that the sport looked different and will never look the same again.

“This doesn’t mean jettisoning 150 years of history and heritage but it is saying that too much of what we do is through rote and because ‘we’ve always done it’ – and it isn’t good enough. We have to do things differently and make sure the things we want to preserve and cherish are done in a way that they can be preserved and cherished in front of new audiences.” At the end of a memorable year which featured what COE believes was the greatest World Championships in history in the shape of Budapest 2023, he adds: “I want to see more young people watching our sport and greater spectator activation. I want to improve the product on television, as I don’t think it’s that good in many places. “Broadcast still do the same thing over and over – and haven’t changed very much over the past 20-30 years – and I’m not sure the quality of discussion about the coverage of our sport is as high there as it is in, say, football, cricket or rugby. Those are the kind of things I want to try to influence.”

He continues: “When it comes to things I have a direct control over, it’s the innovation itself inside the sport and there are many things that we are looking at with everything currently on the table.” But he warns: “It won’t make everybody happy.” He adds with a smile: “If I wanted to win a popularity contest, I would never have done what I did in 2015. I know that I’m an acquired taste in some quarters.” COE has an innovation team at World Athletics which is charged at looking at new ideas where “nothing is off the table”. He says: “I’m absolutely focused on what the product (of athletics) looks like. How we can use it to grow the sport. How we can bring more people, more technical officials, more coaches and volunteers into it and, critically, how we can future-proof the sport. The Netflix documentary next year will help do that – and there are other things being worked upon.” COE says his first four years as president were focused on “stopping the ship sinking” and his second four years were spent on areas such as improving the competition calendar and getting on top of the transfers of allegiance issues, most of which he concedes should have been done earlier. But as we head into Olympic year, he says: “We’ve got the foundations in place and the red carpet laid out in front of us to do what might be the toughest part of the journey. “Everyone is in favour of progress as long as it doesn’t involve change!” He is armed with facts from multiple surveys and studies, too. “We need to make sure the changes we make are data-based. The work we did during Budapest gives us a useful indicator of what’s working and what people are not too interested in. “That doesn’t mean it gives us carte blanche to do away with some things. It just tells us where the challenges lie.” COE uses the example of horizontal jumps. “We’ve found 31% of jumps ended in failure with no-jumps. In an hour’s coverage you have an awful lot of sandpit raking and cones on runways. “In an hour’s field events coverage there is too much downtime and watching people getting changed and ready to do something. So I think there are things we can do to improve the quality of the event, ranging from people in the stadium to those watching on television.” COE was speaking to specialist athletics writers during an end-of-year video interview and other topics that came up were as follows…

World Athletics AOY controversy – On the global governing body’s last-minute decision to split its annual awards into track, field and out-of-stadia awards, COE says: “I don’t want to be dismissive about it and I’m sure it has its magnesium flare at the moment but it’s not the No.1 priority for me right now. I also don’t accept that nobody knew about it.” He adds: “The athlete reps were informed because many were in Monaco on that weekend.” However, award winners such as NOAH LYLES, who expressed surprise and bemusement at the time, were not told as it would have spoiled the surprise of winning. COE added that, similar to any other area at World Athletics, the whole process would be reviewed.

World Cross 2026 in January – The World Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee in two years’ time being held on January 10 has raised eyebrows and COE admits “it is not ideal”. The decision, he adds, was due to “local conditions and temperatures” among other things. On the championships’ place in the calendar more generally, he adds: “We have looked at rescheduling the world cross-country to be held before Christmas.” COE says World Athletics has been in discussion with European Athletics to “create a critical mass of cross country ahead of clearing the way (in the new year) for the indoor season.”

Declining print media coverage – “When I travelled to meetings 30-40 years ago, every newspaper sent specialist athletics writers,” COE recalls. “So the issues now are probably due to the budgets that newspapers have got available. It’s not just sport that is affected either.” He adds: “What can World Athletics do? We have outreach programmes through news agencies to encourage young writers to focus on track and field. Also, I’ve spoken to around 100 specialist athletics writers today across 30 countries so it’s tougher than it’s been but you’re not defunct yet!”

Great anniversaries in 2024 – May 6 sees the 70th anniversary of the first sub-four-minute mile with the summer marking the 40th anniversary of the Los Angeles Olympics, where COE won 1500m gold and 800m silver. “They’re huge moments,” says COE. “The sub-four minute mile was Herculean and will be recognised. It was a huge breakthrough. More people have individually climbed Everest than have run a four-minute mile so it’s still physiologically quite a serious achievement. Not that many people have done it.” On the 1984 Olympics, he adds: “LA was special for me because I’d gone from the command control of the first Communist games through to the comedic opulence of LA resplendent with 84 grand pianos and 84 Liberace lookalikes and a rocket man who could have burned a hole in the finishing straight. It was a very special games and I remember it with great affection and it’s one where DALEY THOMPSON, who roomed with me, and I had probably the best month of our lives.” COE will hope 2024 produces the same kind of moments and memories for future generations.

WORLD MARATHON MAJORS MOVE STEP CLOSE TO HOLDING GLOBAL TITLES – The following article was published on the Athletics Weekly website recently. Photograph of CHARLOTTE PURDUE at the 2019 World Championships in Doha taken by MARK SHEARMAN.

SEB COE is critical of governments for lack of action when it comes to tackling climate change. SEB COE says plans to incorporate world championships marathon races into the World Marathon Majors events are gathering pace. The president of World Athletics struggles to see an end to the global warming crisis any time soon and is keen to put measures in place that will provide the best outcome for athletes and fans. COE recently gave his annual “president’s award” to the Abbott World Marathon Majors series and he told the media on Monday (Dec 18) that he has been in discussions with them about weaving the world championship road races into their big-city event programmes. “In light of global warming and inability of governments to use anything other than ‘BS’ in this space,” he says, “then it’s going to be down to sport to try to figure out how they navigate their way through this.”

He added: “We’ve found 76% of our athletes already said that global warming has had a profound impact on their competition and training programmes. “I think it’s inevitable that sport will globally have to look at rejigging the calendar because there won’t be any immediate respite from this problem and we’re further from the 2030 targets than we’ve ever been, whatever anyone tells us at COP 28!” The World Championships marathon in Doha in 2019 was particularly savage with the women’s marathon field facing temperatures of 32.7C and humidity levels of 73.3% as the race kicked off. CHARLOTTE PURDUE was one of many who failed to finish in the oppressive conditions.

COE explains further: “The issue for us is really about how we can create those opportunities. A lot of athletes are also looking at the world championships and thinking that Chicago or New York is around the corner and asking themselves whether they should be running the worlds when they can earn good money on the roads a few weeks later. “Maybe we can reduce the marathon to a half-marathon at the world championships which would at least take some of the athlete welfare issues away and would allow them to do it in the build up to a marathon majors event.”

DISTANCE RUNNING ICON LESLIE WATSON DIES – The following article was published on the Athletics Weekly website recently. Photograph of LESLIE taken during the 1979 London to Brighton relay by MARK SHEARMAN.

Prolific and pioneering racer in the 1970s and 1980s was a popular and striking figure who won dozens of marathons and set world bests in ultra-running. Distance running trailblazer, world record-holder and multiple magazine cover star, LESLIE WATSON will be fondly remembered as one of the most iconic athletes during the original jogging boom. The glamorous globe-trotting runner notched up more than 60 marathon victories around the world. These included the Women’s AAA title in 1981, plus world best performances at 50 miles and 100km. She died on New Year’s Day aged 78 after being hospitalised on December 23. “I imagine you will struggle to find a single person in the world who would have a bad word to say about her,” says Lawrence Brampton, one of her friends and former training partners.

Born as LESLIE MARY WATSON in Glasgow on February 4 in 1945, her father was a doctor and her mother a dancer who specialised in Russian Cossack dancing. Despite having modest ability as a runner, she was attracted to athletics and joined Maryhill Harriers, where she came into contact with a PE teacher called JOHN ANDERSON. Under ANDERSON’S coaching she won the Scottish Schools 880 yards title followed by the Scottish one mile crown, plus Scottish cross-country national titles in the late 1960s. Later, she put much of her success down to ANDERSON’S guidance. She qualified as a physiotherapist, moved to London and began to be drawn to the marathon, although this wasn’t a straightforward option for a female runner in the 1970s due to rules that forbade women from racing against men. “I’d much rather be a sprinter,” she later told AW, “but as I have no natural talent the marathon is my next favourite event.”

In 1975 she made her debut at 26.2 miles in the Masters and Maidens Marathon in Guildford. Her motivation? She thought running such a long way would help her lose weight off her already slim physique. “It crossed my mind that marathon running might be slimming,” she said. The race didn’t go well, though, as she clocked 3hr 31min “knowing that I had run a stupid race and knowing that I was unfit. But it was certainly slimming!” she added. She soon found her stride in the marathon, though. Whereas her absolute best remained a relatively modest (2:44:18) from the New York Marathon in 1982, she became a prolific racer at the distance, notching up an estimated 60-plus victories.

Racing for London Olympiades, WATSON proved a pioneering runner in not only the marathon but ultra-distance events. In 1979 she finished the first female in the London to Brighton race over 54 miles despite being an unofficial entrant due to women not being permitted. The organisers soon changed their rules to allow women to compete, though, with WATSON turning up in 1980 to successfully defend her title, this time receiving a trophy and proper recognition for the victory. At the peak of her career she ran a 50 miles world best of (6:02:37) in Connecticut, United States – breaking the old mark by two minutes – before returning to the UK to race 3000m on the track the following Saturday and the Women’s AAA Marathon in Rugby on Sunday, which she won in (2:49:08). For good measure she then won the Isle of Wight Marathon the next weekend in a 2:52:56 course record! In addition to appearing on the cover of AW (above), she was featured on the front pages of magazines like Runner’s World and Jogging magazine. In a sign of the times and with the distance running world dominated by men, newspaper articles often referred to her as the “glamour girl of marathons”.

Magazine covers aside, she featured in adverts for companies such as the London Runner, which led the shop being inundated with enquiries from runners who not only wanted to buy some shoes but also simply meet WATSON, who had links to the store due to her physiotherapy work. CHRIS BRASHER, the co-founder of the London Marathon, described WATSON in the Observer newspaper as “a beautiful woman with a magnificent shape which is famous throughout the world of long-distance running: famous because its beauty brings a smile to all men who run with her”. The website scottishdistancerunninghistory.scot, meanwhile, described her as “elegant, long striding, hair flowing and she always seemed to enjoy every step of her running”. The site added: “If (Scottish marathon pioneer) DALE GREIG broke through the glass ceiling keeping women out of marathon racing – remember that it was only in 1969 that women were allowed to race as far as 3000m on the track – then LESLIE shattered it so that it could never be put back together again.” In the twilight of her career, she won the Glasgow Marathon in (2:45:03), whereas in 1989 when at the age of 44 she won Adelaide, Australia, in (2:49:49). With more than 200 marathons under her belt, her final one was the Isle of Wight Marathon in 1994 which she won for the seventh time. She then retired from running but turned to powerlifting while maintaining her work as a physiotherapist.

SHAFTESBURY BARNET HARRIERS ON INSTAGRAM– Since the account was setup towards the end of last year, there has been an amazing amount of Videos and Photographs contributed with many comments. There are 3 posts this week.

Photograph of TOM BUTLER crossing the finish line in the Telford 10K, running a personal best (29.33).

Video taken at the Bushey Parkrun on 23 December, with EUAN PHILLIPS U15 and JARED MORRIS U15 not long after the start of the race. It ended up with EUAN recording (17.32), pulling away from JARED who finished in (17.48).

Photograph of SANTA CLAUS in a very dashing Shaftesbury outfit.

THE FOLLOWING IS CLUB INFORMATION ON VARIOUS TOPICS

SBH 2023-2024 WINTER POINTS AND CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP TABLES – Currently the updated Winter Points and Club Championship tables are published on the SBH website.
Link to the updated Winter Points tables, following the 2 December Metropolitan League – http://sbharriers.co.uk/fixtures-results/winter-xc-points-tables/
Link to the draft of the updated Club Championships table, following the 2 December Metropolitan League – http://sbharriers.co.uk/fixtures-results/winter-xc-club-championships/
Please select a document, following this you can print a copy for future reference.

JAMIE BATH MEMBERS MASSAGE SERVICE – Since joining SBH he has been working closely with TY HOLDEN in his quest for Athlete and Athletics Development. To help support the club members he has (with the club’s support) set up a Members Massage Service available on club nights at a small charge of £15 (as compared to outside masseurs who charge £60) to simply cover materials and insurance.
Please contact JAMIE at jamiebath@live.co.uk or text him on 07902 592961. You can also see him on training nights for availability.

FACEBOOK – Photographs can be found on the SBH page.

STEEPLECHASE TRAINING AT STONEX STADIUM – Check with your Coach for details of training times.

STONEX STADIUM – Main Switchboard telephone number is 020 3675 7250.

ALAN WELLER – SBH NEWSLETTER EDITOR AND WEBSITE MANAGER

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