City of Southend on Sea Athletic Club

Category: Park Run

  • Weekend of 12 October 2024

    Weekend of 12 October 2024

    Essex Cross Country Relays

    The ever popular relays were held at Weald Park – great conditions and a lovely undulating course that was great for spectators.

    Whilst there were no Golds there was a  Silver and 5 bronzes including a first ever V60 Women Medal!

    Well done to all who ran and a particular mention to all those who ran despite knowing that they wouldn’t score because of incomplete team – some becuase of illness on the day.

    And thos like Alistair and Zilda beginning their journies in Cross Country

    Also a special shout to Lindsey Colman who is still recovering from the physical and mental scars of a nasty bike accident a few weeks ago

    Full Results

    Chelmsford half marathon

    I scoured a number of local events (and beyond!!) and could only find one Southend runner and that was Sean McFarlane with a 1:27:23

    Parkrun

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  • Weekend of 5 October

    Weekend of 5 October

    Essex Cross Country League R1

    This was an odd set of races in many ways.

    1. Many people resting before the Southend and Cambridge 10K
    2. Several leading runners absent for whatever reason
    3. Chelmsford prefering to go to the National Road Relays
    4. Almost complete lack of mud at Hainault Forest and would you believe it – several people complained!!

    One complaint we won’t have is a magnificent 1- 2 in the Senior Men – Bob Sporle and Sam Norris.

    And what a team performance as well – 62 points  – 64 points ahead of arch rivals Havering on 126.

    When you read the results you will also find a team within a team – Team Randall.  Luke, Ollie and Matt – an excellent way to celebrate Matt’s 50th birthday.  Their celebrations continued as the headed into London to see their team win 4-1.

    One sad reflection is that we only managed one runner across the U13 age group – well done Olivia Atkinson.  There were none in the U11s either.

    When you see the standings for the U13s you will see why!!

    Hainault Results

    Full Gallery

    All U13 U15 U17 U20/SW U20/SM

    Southend 10K 2024

    Another day of Southend winners – 16 year old Toby Jones wins  in 32:15. His ambition is to beat Adam Hickey’s time of 29:59 set in 2016.  A very worthy ambition.  No contest today as Adam had to withdraw after 4km because of an asthma attack.

    Southend took the team prize as well – Lochlan Dyer also 16 4th in 33:16 and the relative old boy – 3o year old Rhys Gillard in 5th 33:24.

    A moral victory in the Ladies Race – ex Southend athlete – Hayley Lamkin in 38:19.

    Team prize I think is Southend Ladies.  There are a couplea of errors BUT stick with Juliette Le Mare 7th in 40:26, Abigail 11th in 41:32 and Annabelle Matthews Smith 14th in 43:31.

    To round off the day Lewis Jopling had a dominate performance in the 3K winning by 25 secs from his team mate Otis Tabor

    Full Results for 10K and 3K

    Full Gallery

    I got a double page spread in the Echo

    Miscellaneous from 3K and 10K

    IRONMAN BARCELONA

    John Staunton never knows when to give up!!

    It is not long since his injury on the bike and somewhat inadvisadly taking on IM Wales.

    He says

    “I finally know what it’s like to finish an Ironman before it’s dark!!!!

    Hard and enjoyable fun. After the recent experiment, I can safely conclude Wales is about 2 hours more painful than Spain. I’ll take a 51 minute IM PB. Older = Faster.”

    Parkrun

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    Anne Jenkinson – 1st ever Parkrun and an 8th  Place

  • Weekend of 28 September 2024

    Weekend of 28 September 2024

    berlin marathon

    Well Done David Smale – time of 02:21:42.

    Clearly a gold standard marathon –  first 15 were East African.

    David you were the 5th Brit

    Maldon Half Marathon

    Shane winning the Maldon Half 1:12;55 which is a course record.

    Tonbridge Half Marathon

    Yet another winner – Adam Hickey – 01:05:42.  Apparently quite a hilly course – so good time.

    Over 6 mins ahead of 2nd place!!

    Parkrun

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    Also a Parkrun in Japan!!